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      Arsenal ‘prepared to listen to Gabriel Jesus transfer offers’ after stunning Kai Havertz renaissance

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      ARSENAL are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus after the emergence of Kai Havertz.The Brazilian forward, 27, arrived at the Emirates for £45m in 2022 after winning the Premier League title four years out of five at Manchester City.Gabriel Jesus could be sold by Arsenal this summerCredit: GettyKai Havertz’s hot form means that Mikel Arteta may decide to cash inCredit: GettyHe scored three goals and produced three assists in his first five outings before his injury problems started to begin.Jesus suffered a knee injury in action for Brazil at the World Cup and spent three months on the sidelines.This season he has only missed six matches through injury, but his game-time has still been restricted due to the form of Havertz.The German forward, 24, arrived as an attacking midfielder from London rivals Chelsea last summer.READ MORE ON ARSENALBut after a shaky start, he has been deployed up front and repaid Mikel Arteta’s faith in him with some fine form.Havertz has scored 12 goals and produced six assists in the Premier League compared to Jesus’ output of four goals and four assists for Arsenal.The Gunners have also been linked with a potential move for several other strikers.And now The Athletic state that the club are willing to listen to offers for Samba ace Jesus.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe still has three years remaining on his contract at the Emirates.However, this update says chiefs are ready to sanction a sale if a suitable offer comes in for him.Arsenal stars Jesus, Martinelli and Ramsdale spill beans on team-mates in hilarious quickfire questions challengeJesus still remains a popular figure inside the Arsenal dressing-room and is well-liked by the boss.The pair developed a strong relationship at City when Arteta was Pep Guardiola’s coach.But Jesus recently revealed that he is still having problems with his knee and may have to go under the knife at the end of the season.He said: “Even here at Arsenal, there are things that you have to hold on to: go train, play, train today, don’t train, play.“In short, it’s difficult, but my desire is always to be available for both Arsenal and the national team.“It doesn’t matter if, at the end of the season, I have to open up my knee and correct what’s getting in the way and end up missing out on a chance to play in the Copa America.“I’m just trying to get fit and help Arsenal as much as I can.”Jesus, who has scored 19 goals in 66 appearances for Arsenal, last month vowed to stay and fight for his place amid speculation that the Gunners wanted a new striker.He said: “They already know if they want to [sign a striker] or not.“Maybe this question is not for me but for them. My job is to try to work, train hard, improve what I have to improve and help Arsenal win games and after win trophies.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The speculation will always be there, not only here but every club.“People want to decide who the club wants to sign. This is not just happening at Arsenal but a lot of clubs.” More

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      Thiago Silva ‘receives transfer offers from three London teams’ just hours after announcing he’s leaving Chelsea

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      THIAGO SILVA has interest from three London clubs, according to reports.The Brazilian confirmed earlier this week that he is leaving Chelsea upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.Thiago Silva is set to leave Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: AFPSilva, 39, tearfully confirmed his upcoming Stamford Bridge exitCredit: https://twitter.com/ChelseaFCSilva, 39, is not set to retire and has plenty of offers to continue his playing career.He has been the subject of strong interest from former club Fluminense in his native Brazil.But according to TNT Sports BR, they are facing competition from England.They claim that a trio of London clubs are chasing Silva’s signature.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA strong factor in the centre-back’s decision will be his family.Silva’s wife Belle is settled in London, while his sons Isago and Iago play for Chelsea’s academy.Fluminense are said to hope that Silva’s loyalty to the Blues will stop him joining a London rival.They are also claimed to believe that the defender will fancy returning, having played 97 times for them between 2006 and 2008.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUpon confirming his Stamford Bridge exit, Silva said: “I came here with the intention of only staying for a year and it ended up being four years. Not just for me but for my family, too.“My sons play for Chelsea so it’s a source of great pride to be a part of the Chelsea family – literally because my sons are here. I hope they can continue their careers here at this victorious club that many players wish to be part of.Thiago Silva breaks down in tears as he announces Chelsea exit but plans swift return with both sons still at club“In everything I did here over the four years, I always gave my all. But, unfortunately, everything has a start, a middle and an end. That doesn’t mean that this is a definitive end.”I hope to leave the door open so that in the near future I can return, albeit in another role here.”He then added: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium.”But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.’I intend on coming back one day’“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy.”It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”Thiago Silva’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals
      Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goals
      Porto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals
      Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals
      Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals
      AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals
      PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals
      Chelsea, 2020-2024: 151 games, 9 goals
      Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals
      Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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      Coventry striker Ellis Simms lined up for transfer return to Premier League with two clubs tracking ex-Everton star

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      ELLIS SIMMS is wanted by TWO Premier League clubs this summer.The Coventry City hitman has lit up the Championship this season after a slow start following last summer’s switch from Everton.Ellis Simms is being tracked by two Premier League sides this summerCredit: ReutersThe 23-year-old scored just twice in his first 25 appearances for the Sky Blues.However, a hot run of form since the turn of the year has taken his tally to 19 in 52 appearances across all competitions.Now Simms, who will be looking to reach the 20-goal barrier in the final day clash at home to QPR on Saturday, could terrorise Premier League defences next term.SunSport can exclusively reveal that at least two top-flight sides have been tracking him over recent months.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBrentford and Bournemouth – who both face losing strikers in the summer – have been scouting the target man.The Bees look set to sell England international Ivan Toney with Manchester United now in the hunt for the ace.And Dominic Solanke’s hot-form for the Cherries has seen Tottenham plot a £50m swoop.Simms has now emerged as a top candidate for both clubs as they eye potential replacements for their hotshots.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe showed what he’s capable of with a fine display and goal as Coventry heartbreakingly lost to Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-final after coming back from three down.And he has already scored in the Premier League after netting the equaliser for Everton at Chelsea back in March 2023.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseSimms spent time at Blackburn Rovers and Man City as a youngster before the Toffees brought him to the Goodison academy in 2017.He scored eight in 21 matches for Blackpool while on loan there in 2021 and followed that up with five in 17 games for Hearts in his next spell away from Goodison.Last season he was due to spend the whole campaign in the Championship with Sunderland.However, after impressing with seven strikes in 17 appearances, he was recalled by the Blues in December.Despite that strike against Chelsea, Everton decided to cash in on him last summer when Coventry came calling.The Sky Blues paid an initial fee of £3.5million, which could rise to £5m, depending on appearances and goals.But with three years still left on his contract, they can expect to receive at least double that amount should the Prem sides come in for him after they missed out on the play-offs. More

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      Five clubs Bruno Fernandes could transfer to in summer as Man Utd captain hints he’s ‘thinking about’ leaving

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left stunned by the news that Bruno Fernandes could quit this summer.The Portuguese midfielder, 29, is in his fifth season with the club since joining from Sporting Lisbon.Bruno Fernandes dropped a huge hint that he could leave Man UtdCredit: GettyFernandes signed in January 2020 in a transfer costing an initial £47million which rises to £68m.But, undoubtedly, he has been the most successful buy in the period since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.The skipper has produced 54 goals and 40 assists in 157 Premier League matches.However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing for a huge clearout at United in order to try and free up funds for new additions.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd Fernandes, who penned an extension until 2026 two years ago, responded to that by saying: “Obviously, it doesn’t just depend on me, does it?“A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. At the moment, I feel there’s that on both sides.“I’m not thinking too much about the future, not least because, obviously, this season hasn’t been at the level I’d hoped for, either individually or collectively, so far.“So, if you want me to be very honest, if I have to think about not continuing in the Premier League, it won’t be until after the Euros because nothing will be able to take my focus away from the FA Cup final and the Euros, as there’s nothing more important than that at the moment.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThose remarks will have raised eyebrows both at Old Trafford and across Europe as a host of clubs plot a potential swoop.And here are five places that United captain could end up:’He’s won nothing’ – Roy Keane and Ian Wright in heated argument over Man Utd captain Bruno FernandesBARCELONAAnother club that is planning a brutal clearout by putting all-but three stars on the transfer list, including Robert Lewandowski.And if they can raise the necessary funds, then Fernandes could be somebody they look to to try and transform their midfield.His agent Jorge Mendes already enjoys a good relationship with the Catalans and a report emerged last month that he has offered them the United captain.REAL MADRIDFernandes would be the ideal replacement for the soon-to-be departing Luka Modric in the heart of the midfield.They have been long-term admirers of the star, who they were keen on while he was still at Sporting, and were scouting him at the 2022 World Cup.But with Kyliann Mbappe expected to sign on a mega-money package, funds could be tight at Madrid.JUVENTUSAnother club that was previously linked with Fernandes before United swooped for him.Two years later they were still allegedly “in love” with the Portugal ace and Juventus could potentially launch a move to finally get their man.PSGJust like Juventus, the French giants also wanted him prior to his switch to Old Trafford.With Mbappe set to leave Parc des Princes this summer, that would open up some huge space on the wage bill.And that could lead to PSG attempting to snap him up.READ MORE SUN STORIESSAUDI PRO LEAGUEThe Saudis are expected to try and bring a host more stars to try and bolster their league again this summer.And if Fernandes is available, there is no doubt that they would love him to join his Portuguese team-mate and ex-United colleague Ronaldo out in the Middle East.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes drops big hint he could QUIT this summer in shock TV interview

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has stunned Manchester United by hinting that he could quit Old Trafford this summer.The Red Devils captain says he needs to feel ‘wanted’ by United after a disappointing season.Bruno Fernandes said he will consider his future after the EurosThe Man Utd skipper has appeared frustrated at times this seasonCredit: GettyFernandes, 29, is in his fifth season with the club after joining from Sporting Lisbon.The Portuguese international has been the most successful buy in the period since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.But in a shock interview with DAZN Portugal it was clear that his heart is no longer fully in the club and he could walk away after the Euros.Fernandes said: “Obviously, it doesn’t just depend on me, does it?READ MORE ON MAN UTD”A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. At the moment, I feel there’s that on both sides.“I’m not thinking too much about the future, not least because, obviously, this season hasn’t been at the level I’d hoped for, either individually or collectively, so far.’So, if you want me to be very honest, if I have to think about not continuing in the Premier League, it won’t be until after the Euros because nothing will be able to take my focus away from the FA Cup final and the Euros, as there’s nothing more important than that at the moment.”Fernandes joined United in January 2020 in a transfer costing an initial £47million rising to £68million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has a contract until 2025-26 with the option on the club’s part to extend that by a further season.He agreed to a new deal extending his stay at the United back in April 2022 but only after assurances from then Director of Football John Murtough that the club was going in the right direction.Roy Keane lays into Man Utd for ‘unforgivable’ act that ‘keeps you awake at night’Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      Murtough has now left and Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in charge of footballer operations at the club after acquiring 27.7 per cent of the club.Fernandes has been a hit in his time at United despite only lifting one trophy with the Carabao Cup last season.This season alone he has contributed 15 goals in 45 appearances and assisted a further 11.In all in the Premier League the attacking midfielder has 54 goals and 40 assists in his time with United.While the club has suffered a catalogue of injuries this season Fernandes is barely ever in the treatment room.A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. Bruno FernandesHe was given the captaincy last summer after it was taken off Harry Maguire, who looked to be on his way to West Ham after falling out of favour with manager Erik ten Hag.His departure would be a huge disappointment to the fans on the back of a poor season that has seen United fail to reach the top four.They also went out of the Champions League at the group stage and relinquished their hold on the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 home defeat to Newcastle, the side they beat in last years final, back in November.READ MORE SUN STORIESTheir only remaining hope of salvaging something from the season comes with the FA Cup.They meet Manchester City in a repeat of last season’s final, which they lost 2-1, on May 25th at Wembley.Man Utd are ‘dynamic and entertaining’… but not in a good way, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      MUCH guffawing when Erik ten Hag proclaimed his Manchester United side as “one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams” in the Premier League after a 1-1 home draw with Burnley.
      But I agree with him.
      This season I’ve watched live as United beat Liverpool and Wolves 4-3, drew 3-3 with Coventry and Galatasaray and lost 4-3 at Bayern Munich and Copenhagen.
      I also watched on telly as they were beaten 4-3 at Chelsea.
      As a neutral, I can’t remember seeing any team involved in quite so many mental matches during the course of one season.
      The problem is Ten Hag isn’t there to produce chaotic entertainment for the likes of me, he’s there to make Manchester United successful and make their fans happy — which is an entirely different metric.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column here
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      Jamie Vardy will be back in Premier League at 37 as Leicester star agrees new deal despite Saudi transfer links

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      LEICESTER hero Jamie Vardy WILL play in the Prem next season — after agreeing a new one-year deal.The out-of-contract striker, 37, is being rewarded for firing the Foxes to the Championship title with two goals in Monday’s 3-0 win at Preston.Jamie Vardy is set for a new contract at Leicester CityCredit: GettyVardy had been tipped for a career swansong in Saudi Arabia or America.But Foxes boss Enzo Maresca has got his wish to keep the ex-England star.Vardy will now get another Premier League party and the chance to add to his 136 top-flight goals.And the extension will take him into his thirteenth season at the club and beyond his 38th birthday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVardy’s Deepdale double took his season tally to 20 goals — his best return in four years — as fans sang for him to stay for “ten more years”.His last experience of Prem football ended in relegation 12 months ago, but his 24 goals helped Leicester defy all odds and win the title eight years ago.Vardy also won the FA Cup in 2021 and is just ten shy of 200 goals in a Foxes shirt — leaving him third on the club’s all-time list.Maresca has previously hailed the forward and claimed he could score goals well into his forties.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “Jamie Vardy is Leicester. Jamie Vardy has always scored goals in his life and he’s going to score goals even when he’s 40, 45″It’s in his blood to score goals. We are very lucky that he’s our player.Jamie Vardy snubs wild Leicester promotion party for video call to Premier League legend with wife Rebekah”Now we finish (the season), we have a game Saturday, and then we sit.”But my feeling is that he’s going to stay this is my feeling, if I can decide.”The Foxes sealed promotion and when Leeds lost to QPR on Friday.The club now has the chance to claim 100 points in their match against Blackburn this Saturday.Meresca added: “It’s a fantastic feeling. We’ve said many times, it has been a tough season, intense.”The Championship is a long season, many games, but at the end we did it and we are very happy.”The performances were there and I think we completely deserved this target.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Former Championship star who missed £100m penalty wakes up unemployed at 28 after being relegated from EFL

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      A FORMER Championship star has woken up unemployed after being released by Forest Green Rovers.Fankaty Dabo was part of the Coventry City team that were on the cusp of promotion to the Premier League in 2023.Fankaty Dabo missed a vital penalty in the 2023 play off finalCredit: RexThe costly miss stopped Coventry from winning promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: RexHe has now been released by Forest Green RoversCredit: RexDabo, 28, missed the crucial penalty that allowed Dan Potts to fire in the winner and send Luton Town to the promised land.To make matters worse the right back was then released by the Sky Blues.He was then signed by League Two outfit Forest Green Rovers in September 2023 and made 34 appearances for the club this season.However, following the club’s relegation to the National League he is one of 11 players to be released.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDabo was joined on the released list by Nathan Holland, Dom Bernard, Darnell Johnson, Mathew Stevens, Jordon Garrick, Sean Robertson, Alex Gorrin, David Davis, Reece Brown, Richard Keogh and Luke Daniels.Holland and Robertson are both notable players to now be without clubs having come through the academies of West Ham and Crystal Palace.The club added a statement saying: “Forest Green would like to say thank you to all of the players for their hard work.”During his time at the club he was criticised by manager Troy Deeney during his 29 day tenure.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe former Watford star said: “I said to him in front of everyone, six months ago, you had a kick to get to the premier league.”Now you won’t even get a game in the national league.”Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanDabo came through the youth academy of Chelsea and spent 12 years at the club.He had three loan spells away from the Blues at Swindon Town, Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam.He left permantely in 2019 for Coventry and spent four seasons with the Sky Blues before leaving.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Romelu Lukaku ‘set for Chelsea transfer exit’ as Roma consider replacing him with £33million Blues flop

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is reportedly set to finally leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer as Roma look to replace him with another Blues flop.Lukaku, 30, joined the Italians on loan last summer after refusing to revive his Stamford Bridge career.Chelsea are ready to sell Romelu Lukaku on a permanent transfer this summerCredit: ReutersBlues flop Michy Batshuayi is being lined up as his replacement at RomaCredit: GettyDespite holding talks with Mauricio Pochettino after returning from his second spell with Inter Milan, the Belgian insisted on a reunion with former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.And his time in the Italian capital has yielded 19 goals in all competitions — his best tally in three years.However, Chelsea are determined to finally sell Lukaku on a permanent deal this summer and will not sanction another loan spell.Several teams are pondering offers to meet his £38million release clause, which was agreed with Chelsea when he took a pay cut last year. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGazzetta claims the Blues hope to fund a move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen with Lukaku’s funds.And Todd Boehly could end up banking some more dosh as Roma want Chelsea flop Michy Batshuayi as Lukaku’s replacement.He netted just 25 goals in 77 games after a £33m move to London in 2016.Batshuayi has spent the past two seasons at Fenerbahce after being allowed to leave Stamford Bridge for a nominal fee.Most read in FootballHow Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon

      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
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      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd should Chelsea have included a sell-on clause in his deal to Turkey, they could end up pocketing an extra bit of cash if Roma do make a move this summer.Daniele De Rossi’s side also fancy Benfica’s Rafa Silva, while Sardar Azmoun’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen could be made permanent.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo FernandezBut there could be already be a saviour at the Stadio Olimpico in the form of ex-Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham, who has just returned to action after a lengthy ACL injury.Meanwhile, should Napoli sell Osimhen to Chelsea, they are likely to move for Lille forward Jonathan David.The Italians, who could soon make Antonio Conte their new boss, also like Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk. More