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      Newcastle ‘line up transfers for two Premier League centre-backs without paying a penny’

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      NEWCASTLE are plotting free transfers for two Premier League centre-backs, according to reports.Eddie Howe is already planning to add reinforcements to his squad after an injury-ravaged campaign for Toon.Newcastle want to sign Lloyd Kelly on a free transferCredit: AFPTosin Adarabioyo is unlikely to renew his Fulham contractCredit: GettyNewcastle could still qualify for the Europa League this season despite their draw with Brighton on Saturday.And the Magpies are planning for next season already by eyeing a deal for Bournemouth captain Lloyd Kelly, according to Fabrizio Romano.Kelly is a player Howe knows well with the Newcastle boss signing the 25-year-old while in charge of Bournemouth.Newcastle are also understood to be interested in signing Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 26, who is also in the final few weeks of his contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBoth players look unlikely to sign new deals with their respective clubs, though Fulham would reportedly be willing to make Adarabioyo their highest-paid player.Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham and Manchester United are all said to be eyeing the Fulham star too.Kelly has also opted to leave the Cherries and is wanted by AC Milan, while Spurs had a £20million bid rejected for him last summer.Newcastle were already planning to sign one centre-back in the summer, but are going to be without Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles for up to nine months after both suffered anterior cruciate knee injuries.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAs they plot their summer business, Newcastle are also keen on Freiburg star Merlin Rohl.But SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Everton are currently leading the race for the 21-year-old midfielder.Newcastle reveal incredible new hi-tech shirt that allows deaf fans to experience atmosphere for first time More

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      Man Utd ‘blocking transfer’ of Donny Van de Beek, claims forgotten flop’s agent despite dismal loan spell

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK’S agent claims Manchester United are blocking a move to another Premier League club.Van de Beek, 27, joined United in 2020 following a £40million deal with Ajax but has not lived up to expectations since.Donny van de Beek’s agent claims Man Utd are blocking a move to another Premier League clubCredit: GettyMan Utd flop Van de Beek is currently out on loan at Eintracht FrankfurtCredit: GettyVan de Beek’s agent is looking for a move to Spain, Italy or FranceThe playmaker has fallen out of favour and has been spending the second half of the season out on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt where he has also failed to stand out.Eintracht have an option to buy the Netherlands international this summer for £9.5m but won’t trigger that clause.Van de Beek has reunited with his former agent Guido Albers, who confirmed his client will be returning to the Red Devils in June.Albers shed some light on the attacking midfielder’s future by confirming that he is looking for a move to either LaLiga, Serie A or Ligue 1.Read More on Man UtdThe Dutch ace’s rep is adamant there will be no deal with another Prem club because the United are refusing to sell to their competition even though they have no plans for him.The Manchester giants previously loaned the versatile midfielder out to Everton but are not keen on another similar deal.This is not the first time United get in the way of a deal involving Van de Beek as they also scrapped a move to Real Sociedad this summer because manager Erik ten Hag ultimately decided to keep him.It has also been revealed that Van de Beek will not be returning to Ajax.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlbers told ESPN’s Goedemorgen Eredivisie: “I think that’s wonderful, he has been away from me for a while.”For me it is a very nice moment in his career to pick it up again. We said together, ‘Back to basics’.Donny van de Beek joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan transfer – and he could have played final game for Man Utd”He’s lost that a bit in recent years. He is hungry and eager to please. I came to an agreement with Frankfurt for him. “Frankfurt still had an option until June 30, which they will not exercise. Officially he is now going back to Manchester United and I am now in discussions with him.”Donny does not want to stay in the Premier League, also because United do not want that. That is not a good choice for him. “He needs to return to a club that plays good football. In any case, he will not return to Ajax.”My preference was to look in Spain, Italy or France. If I could get him in Spain or Italy that would be fantastic, at a club where he will play as a No10 like he played at Ajax.”You see that the Dutch are successful in a certain way in Spanish or Italian football.”He was very close to a transfer to Real Sociedad last summer. That was cancelled at the last minute because Erik ten Hag wanted to keep him until the last minute. Then he ended up at Frankfurt. More

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      Real Madrid ‘start work on NEXT Galactico transfer after Mbappe – but give Premier League clubs a year’s head start’

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      REAL MADRID have already started working on a massive transfer deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.But Real aren’t planning to sign Wirtz, 21, before the summer of 2025 and have thus given the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool a year’s head start.Real Madrid are planning to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in 2025Credit: GettyReal Madrid target Wirtz as their next Galactico after Kylian MbappeCredit: AFPMan Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool also target Leverkusen star WirtzMbappe, 25, finally confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain in June after months of reports insisting the star forward has no plans to extend his seven-year stint at Parc des Princes.The star forward looks set to join Los Blancos as a free agent on a lucrative contract.And Real are already preparing the ground for their next Galactico signing with Wirtz posing as their favourite marquee signing for the 2025-26 season.According to Marca, the Spanish champions have begun work on acquiring the playmaker at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Read More on FootballThat means United, City, Chelsea and Liverpool, who see him as Mohamed Salah’s replacement, will have to work fast this summer or next January.This promises to be quite an intense bidding war with Bayern Munich also interested.The Germany international has set the world alight this season by starring for Xabi Alonso’ undefeated Leverkusen side.The German champions are targeting an unprecedented Treble triumph while enjoying a record 49-game unbeaten run across all competitions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Wirtz has stood out with a staggering total of 18 goals and 19 assists in 46 appearances.Real are famous for beating their competition in landing some of the world’s top young talent.England star Jude Bellingham speak in fluent spanish as Real Madrid parade LaLiga trophy leaving fans so ‘proud’Madrid proved it with the signings of Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star’s loan move hits new low as agent confirms club don’t want him and he’ll return to Old Trafford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Donny van de Beek has failed to seal a permanent move to Eintracht Frankfurt following a dismal loan spell, his agent has confirmed.The Dutch midfielder, 27, joined the German club in January until the end of the season.Donny van de Beek is set to return to Manchester United in the summerCredit: GettyVan de Beek has endured another disappointing loan spell away from Old TraffordIncluded within the deal was a £12million option to buy should Frankfurt choose to trigger a permanent move.But according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Van de Beek’s agent, Guido Albers, has now confirmed Frankfurt will NOT buy the ex-Ajax man.It means he will return to Man Utd in the summer as he searches for an alternative move.Albers also told ESPN’s Goedemorgen Eredivisie that Man Utd will not sell to a fellow Premier League club.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe said: “Donny does not want to stay in the Premier League, also because United do not want that. That is not a good choice for him.”He needs to return to a club that plays good football. In any case, he will not return to Ajax.”My preference was to look in Spain, Italy or France. If I could get him in Spain or Italy that would be fantastic, at a club where he will play as a No10 like he played at Ajax.”You see that the Dutch are successful in a certain way in Spanish or Italian football.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He was very close to a transfer to Real Sociedad last summer. That was cancelled at the last minute because Erik ten Hag wanted to keep him until the last minute. Then he ended up at Frankfurt.”Van de Beek has failed to register a goal contribution in eight appearances for Frankfurt.Watch Cristiano Ronaldo laugh as Donny van de Beek ‘tries to impress’ Man Utd star with bizarre dribbling in warm-upHe has started just four games in four months for the Bundesliga outfit.Van de Beek has struggled for minutes ever since arriving at Man Utd from Ajax nearly four years ago.He arrived for £40m having flourished at Ajax, scoring 41 goals and assisting 34 in 175 games.He was an instrumental part of Erik ten Hag’s side that reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.But he has never found his feet in Manchester, playing just 62 games across four campaigns.In that time, he has scored two goals and provided two assists.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe disappointing Frankfurt loan comes after he also spent time at Everton in 2022, leaving with just seven appearances and one goal under his belt.It is expected Man Utd will take around a £30m hit on Van de Beek in the summer as they look to finally get him off their books. More

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      Premier League title winner, 41, set to be unemployed after release from Spanish giants – but still won’t retire

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      CLAUDIO BRAVO is set to leave Real Betis as a free agent in the summer at the age of 41.However, Bravo doesn’t appear prepared to retire any time soon despite his advanced age.Claudio Bravo is leaving Real Betis but isn’t planning to retire despite his advanced age of 41Bravo spent four years with Manchester City before joining BetisCredit: AlamyAccording to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the goalkeeper will be released on June 30 when his contract runs out at Betis.The ex-Manchester City ace is now ready for a “new chapter” and isn’t planning to return to his native Chile.The ex-Chile international’s career kicked off in 2002 with Colo-Colo where he rose through the ranks as a youth star.Bravo spent four years at the esteemed club before getting his big break at Real Sociedad.Read More on FootballThe keeper made a name for himself in Spain with a whopping 237 appearances at Sociedad.That led to a big move at Barcelona in 2014 after a stunning display in that summer’s World Cup where Chile made it to the Last 16.Bravo amassed 43 clean sheets in 75 appearances during his two-year stint at Barca.Then Pep Guardiola came calling and brought the shot-stopper to City in 2016.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Chilean spent four years with the Citizens but only played 61 times for the Premier League giants due to a raft of injuries.However, he still won the 2018 Premier League title as well as two FA Cup trophies.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersBravo left Guardiola’s side in 2020 and spent the last four years with Betis where he thrived despite his advanced age.He is set to leave the Seville outfit with a total of 74 appearances under his belt. More

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      Sheffield United prepare to raid Championship rival for transfer of £8m-rated goalkeeper after Premier League relegation

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED are planning an ambitious bid for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson.The Blades will offer around £8million for Patterson, 24.Sheffield United are eyeing a move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony PattersonCredit: GettyChris Wilder wants a new No 1 as Wes Foderingham is out of contract and Ivo Grbic has failed to shine.Patterson has four years remaining on his deal at the Stadium of Light after signing an extension in September.The keeper missed just one league match as the Black Cats finished 16th in the Championship last season.He also kept 13 clean sheets for Sunderland, the joint-fourth highest in the league.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn contrast, Wilder’s side set an unwanted record in their latest Premier League defeat.Sheffield United, who are already relegated, were beaten 1-0 at Everton on Saturday.Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goal was the 101st conceded by the Blades this season.They are the first club to concede 101 or more goals in a single campaign, surpassing Swindon’s 100-goal tally from the 1993/94 season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt could still increase, though, with Tottenham the visitors to Bramall Lane on the final day next weekend.Meanwhile, Blades and Middlesbrough are both trying to entice defender Luke Ayling, 32, to join.Sheffield Utd boss Chris Wilder refuses to answer question in TV interview as fans slam ’embarrassing’ excuse The Leeds full-back, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Boro, is out of contract this summer.He provided eight assists in 19 appearances during his spell at the Riverside Stadium.The Blades are also targeting Luke Ayling, but face competition from MiddlesbroughCredit: Rex More

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      Fulham line up former FA Cup winner, 27, to replace Tosin Adarabioyo with defender set to leave on free transfer

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      FULHAM are looking at former Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu as a potential replacement for Tosin Adarabioyo.Soyuncu is on loan at Turkish side Fenerbahce after finding opportunities limited at Atletico Madrid.Fulham are targeting Caglar Soyuncu to replace Tosin AdarabioyoCredit: RexAdarabioyo is set to leave Craven Cottage on a free transfer this summerCredit: AFPCentre-back Tosin, 26, is set to leave on a free transfer this summer, with Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle and West Ham all having him in their sights.The Cottagers were among the clubs to show an interest when Soyuncu, 27, was made available for loan in January only six months after joining Atletico.Fulham boss Marco Silva must be cute in the next transfer window because of the demands of Financial Fair Play rules.The 55-cap Turkey international still has three years left on his Atletico contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe LaLiga club would prefer to sell outright but Fulham may find Atletico would do a loan with a view to a permanent deal.A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Adarabioyo this summer when his contract expires.Spurs have been long-term admirers of the former Manchester City man.Liverpool and AC Milan are also interested in Adarabioyo, having joined the race in recent weeks.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Newcastle currently lead the pack eyeing his signature and are closing in on the signing.The Magpies have reportedly offered the defender a long-term deal at St. James’ Park.Play Home Games and guess which sporting icon lived in this dream mansionAdarabioyo has made 20 Premier League appearances for the Cottagers this season, scoring twice from centre-back.He has been a key man for Silva’s side since returning from a groin injury earlier in the campaign, but has missed Fulham’s last three matches. More

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      Chelsea staff ignored Frank Lampard plea to sign Premier League legend BEFORE he won five titles

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      FRANK LAMPARD told Chelsea to sign Sergio Aguero before he joined Manchester City.The Argentine striker, 35, came on to the radar of English football fans when he scored twice for Atletico Madrid in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League group stage in 2009.Frank Lampard knew about Sergio Aguero’s talent two years before he came to EnglandCredit: GettyA volley and a free-kick from Aguero ensured the Blues failed to leave Spain with a victory.In 2011, he then finally made the move to England as Man City sealed a £35million transfer.But Lampard, 45, had already seen his talent two years earlier as he later explained to Aguero when the pair linked up as Man City players.Speaking to The Club, Aguero said: “After that game [Atletico vs Chelsea in 2009], maybe two months after, my agent says to me ‘Chelsea is interested’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I had just three years at Atletico Madrid but I love the Premier League.”But Chelsea never interested after that.”He then went on to add: “I spoke about that with Frank Lampard because Frank Lampard played with Man City.”He said when I played against him he told the staff at Chelsea to sign Aguero.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAguero ended up netting 260 goals in 390 appearances for Man City, making him the club’s all-time record scorer.He won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup and six League Cups during his time at the Etihad.Micah Richards apologises to Frank Lampard on live TV but Chelsea legend has perfect responseHe had a brief stint in Barcelona in 2021, but was then forced to retire with a heart condition.But Aguero is not the only player Lampard spotted before they moved elsewhere.As Chelsea boss, he wanted to sign both Erling Haaland and Declan Rice, before they opted to join Man City and Arsenal.Speaking about Haaland, he said: “People talk a lot about mistakes or things that could have been in football.”Whether he would have come here, I don’t know but I was pushing big and on a few other players at the time. But he was the outstanding one.”Was it close? He’ll only know the answer to that. What stage did it get to? From our point, I was certainly pushing it. I’m not sure what the appetite was everywhere else in the club to do it.”The competition was big to take him because he was an outstanding player and I think there was a buyout clause at the time which was relatively reasonable, maybe, considering the player.”So all those things. I don’t have enough detail to say how close it was, it’s by the by, really.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile on Rice, he said: “I wanted to bring in Declan Rice. I was like ‘this kid is going to be the captain of Chelsea for the next 10 years’.”It didn’t happen, anyway, it is hard to dissect people’s work.”How 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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