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      Former Arsenal star Dani Ceballos set for shock transfer that will leave Real Madrid fans fuming

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      REAL MADRID star Dani Ceballos could make a controversial switch to Atletico this summer, according to reports.The former Arsenal loanee, 27, signed a new four-year contract at the Bernabeu last year.Dani Ceballos has struggled for game time at Real Madrid this seasonCredit: GettyHe has struggled for game time this season, however, often finding himself stuck behind the likes of Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga.According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, Atletico are interested in signing Ceballos.Real Madrid fans would likely be unimpressed with their midfielder making the move to local rivals.But such a transfer is not unprecedented, with Atletico’s current squad boasting the likes of Marcos Llorente and Alvaro Morata – former Real stars.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCeballos moved to Madrid from Real Betis in 2017.He subsequently spent two years on loan at Arsenal between 2019 and 2021, playing 77 times for Mikel Arteta’s side.Upon his return to the Spanish capital he managed to carve out a role for himself, and even won his second Champions League medal in 2022.But this season he has so far been limited to 14 LaLiga appearances, with just one start.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIn addition to Atletico, Ceballos is likely to receive further interest.Former club Betis have been linked with bringing Ceballos back to Andalusia.I went to Arsenal clash wearing nothing but body paint – it almost ended in disaster when it started drippingTheir financial woes, however, make a reunion unlikely.Ceballos could yet make a return to the Premier League, with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, the man that initially brought him to Arsenal, still an admirer.Ceballos’ Arsenal stintMidfielder spent two seasons with the Gunners
      2019-20 season:37 appearancesTwo goalsTwo assistsNotable for: Unai Emery being sacked on November 29, and replaced by Mikel Arteta the following month. Winning the FA Cup, and starting the final against Chelsea.
      2020-21 season:40 appearancesZero goalsThree assistsNotable for: Losing his earlier prominence, starting just 17 Premier League games. Slumping to eighth in Arteta’s first season in charge. More

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      Man Utd ‘approach Palmeiras for shock transfer for 19-year-old Brazilian wonderkid who’s never played first-team match’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have approached Palmeiras for 19-year-old striker Thalys who is yet to make his senior debut, a report claims.Small stake owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is working behind the scenes to bolster the Reds Devils squad for next season.Manchester United a reportedly interested in Palmeiras wonderkid ThalysCredit: AlamyPalmeiras have provided a lot of talent over the years from European clubs.The likes of Gustavo Scarpa and Danilo who have made moves to the Premier League and Endrick will soon make the huge switch to Real Madrid all came from the Brazil side.And according to journalist Jorge Nicola United have approached the club for Thalys and his teammate Estevao Willian.The Red Devils in February were reported to have been interested Thalys but now they have acted on making a move on the striker.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe “wants a deal” for the youngster.Thalys reportedly has a release clause of £34million, so it would not be difficult for United to get him.That said, the approach was apparently “just a survey” and a definite approach would “still take a while”.Meaning Palmeiras will still be able to rely on the forward, but maybe not for long.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERUnited will continue to assess the 19-year-old and “wait for him to have his first minutes as a professional to make an offer”.Thalys has scored three goals in five games for Palmeiras’ under-20 side in 2024, and his senior debut is expected to happen very soon.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Meanwhile, his teammate Endrick has stunned the football world and was snapped up by Real Madrid despite not playing much senior football.And after his full debut season in the first team, the 17-year-old made Brazil national team debut and has already scored twice for them including a blinder against England in March.Thalys has been compared to Endrick so as soon as he makes his senior debut European clubs will likely be pouncing for his signature. More

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      Chelsea urged to sign Bruno Fernandes AND Marcus Rashford in shock double transfer from Man Utd by club legend

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      WILLIAM GALLAS has urged Chelsea to sign both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes this summer in a shock double transfer swoop.The Blues clinched a dramatic 4-3 win over Manchester United last week after scoring two late goals at Stamford Bridge.William Gallas has urged Chelsea to make two key signingsCredit: ReutersGallas wants Chelsea to sign Marcus Rashford and Bruno FernandesCredit: ReutersHowever, they failed to maintain the winning momentum against Sheffield United on Sunday.Mauricio Pochettino’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by the Blades despite taking the lead twice.They failed to climb above ninth in the Premier League table as a result, putting another dent in their hopes of European football this season.With Chelsea still struggling, Gallas thinks Pochettino should raid the club’s league rivals when the transfer window opens.Read More on Man UtdThe former defender believes Man Utd duo Rashford and Fernandes would be ideal additions.Gallas told Gambling Zone: “Both Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes could be good options for Chelsea. Both are quality players.”Bruno could definitely be the kind of midfielder who has the quality to play in the number ten role where Chelsea lack strength.”Chelsea are a team of young players and Bruno Fernandes has the leadership qualities to get through certain periods. He’d be a good signing if the rumours are true.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRashford has received some criticism from fans this seasonFernandes is still a crucial player for Man UtdEx-Blues star Gallas has also urged his former team to keep home-grown stars Conor Gallagher and Reece James.”Chelsea won’t sell Reece James, you have to keep players who have come through the academy and you need players with that identity,” he added.Neville and Carragher’s reaction to Man Utd vs Liverpool emerges in behind-the-scenes clip but fans spot bigger concern”He is the captain, but unfortunately he is often injured – despite this, we should keep him. It’s the same for Connor Gallagher, they both have to stay.”I know that there are problems with the finances at the moment, but they have to sell another player to fix this.”Chelsea next face Everton on April 15.They then take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals followed by Arsenal in the Premier League.Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Sheffield United at the weekendCredit: PAChelsea have a difficult run of fixtures coming up More

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      Leeds ‘make contact with Kalvin Phillips over emotional transfer return’ to end two-year nightmare

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      LEEDS UNITED have reportedly enquired about the possibility of signing Kalvin Phillips.The 28-year-old left Elland Road to join Manchester City in a £45million transfer two years ago.Leeds allegedly want to re-sign Kalvin PhillipsCredit: GettyHowever, he struggled to establish his spot in Pep Guardiola’s starting line-up and has since made just 31 appearances across all competitions.Phillips is currently enduring a nightmare loan spell at West Ham.The midfielder was heckled by fans following the club’s 4-3 defeat to Newcastle after giving away a penalty.And he also lost his spot in the England squad, being replaced by Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo.Read More on FootballPhillips is now in search of a fresh start elsewhere.And according to French outlet Sports Zone, Leeds have enquired about re-signing him.The Whites recently made contact with Man City regarding a possible transfer.City are allegedly willing to accept £25million for Phillips.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhillips has struggled to impress this seasonThe midfielder joined Leeds’ academy at the age of 14 and progressed through the club’s youth ranks before signing his first professional contract four years later.He went on to make 234 appearances for the Whites, scoring 14 goals.Kalvin Phillips responds with furious gesture as he’s heckled by fans on way to team bus after nightmare vs Newcastle, Two other unnamed clubs are also interested in signing Phillips. More

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      ‘Well then it’s done’ – James Rodriguez reveals brutal reason he snubbed transfer to former Premier League champions

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      JAMES RODRIGUEZ snubbed the chance to sign for both Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in 2014.The Colombian midfielder was in-demand after winning the golden boot at the World Cup in Brazil.James Rodriguez has revealed the brutal reason he snubbed a move to Manchester CityCredit: GettyThe midfielder joined Real Madrid in 2014 after interest from City and Paris Saint-GermainCredit: GettyBoth City and PSG were keen to sign Rodriguez, who was playing for Monaco at the time.However, he would instead complete a £65million move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.A decade on, Rodriguez has now explained the reason for his transfer decision.He explained: “PSG and City wanted me [in 2014], both teams came with more important offers than what Madrid were offering.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Florentino Perez called me and tried to convince me, ‘What do you want? Money or Glory?'”I answered him I wanted glory, and he then said, ‘well then it’s done.'”Real Madrid were fresh off winning their 10th Champions League crown, while both City and PSG had won a league title the previous season.Rodriguez went on to win LaLiga and the Club World Cup in six years in the Spanish capital.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDuring that time, he scored 37 goals and provided 42 assists in 125 appearances.He would later make it to the Premier League in 2020 after joining Everton on a free transfer.Football stars’ weird phobiasDuring his single season in England, Rodriguez scored six goals and added five assists in 23 league matches.Four years on, the 32-year-old now plays in Brazil, having joined Sao Paulo on a two-year deal in July. More

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      Luton preparing transfer bid for Blackburn hotshot Sam Szmodics but face competition from Premier League rivals

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      LUTON have upped their interest in Blackburn’s red-hot striker Sam Szmodics.The Hatters are keen on the Championship’s top  scorer,   28,  whether they stay up or not — but so are Brentford.Luton are preparing a bid for Championship top scorer Sammie SzmodicsCredit: PASaturday’s dramatic home win over Bournemouth means Rob Edwards’ side are only in the relegation zone on goal difference.However, the gap could return to three points if Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham on Sunday.Szmodics has scored 23 league goals for Rovers this season with another six strikes in the FA Cup.Despite not scoring in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Southampton, he remains three goals clear of nearest challenger Adam Armstrong in the scoring charts.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis form earned him a maiden international call-up last month as he was handed his first two Republic of Ireland caps.He qualified for the Boys in Green through his grandmother, having also been eligible for England and Hungary.Szmodics has two years remaining on his Blackburn deal as well as the option of a further season after signing a new contract in September.Rovers signed the forward from Peterborough back in the summer of 2022.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA host of Premier League clubs have already been linked with Szmodics as well as Luton and Brentford.Fulham joined the race for his signature last month, while Scottish champions Celtic have also been linked with a move.Football stars’ weird phobias More

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      Newcastle lead transfer chase for EFL wonderkid who can run 100m just 1.4 seconds slower than Usain Bolt’s world record

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      NEWCASTLE lead the Premier League chase for Peterborough winger Ricky-Jade Jones.Top scouts will watch Jones at Wembley in the EFL Trophy final against Wycombe.Peterborough ace Ricky Jade Jones (left) is wanted by NewcastleCredit: AlamyThe lightning-quick forward, 21, has scored 11 goals and provided five assists this season.Jones has been on the radar of bigger clubs since making his first-team debut aged 16.He runs 100 metres in 10.9 seconds and has added intelligent pressing and high work-rate to his game as he has matured.Usain Bolt holds the world-record for the 100m after running it in 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Athletics Championship.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewcastle are among the top-flight clubs now forced to be creative with their recruitment in response to tough new financial regulations.And Jones is regarded as one of the stars of the lower leagues.He has just over one year left on his current contract.Posh director of football Barry Fry will seek £2million.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJones’ impressive displays have helped Peterborough close in on silverware and stay in the hunt for promotion to the Championship.Darren Ferguson’s, son of legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex, side are fourth in League One and look set to battle it out in the play-offs.Steve Bruce declares interest in shock international job as ex-Newcastle boss, 63, says ‘they have a hell of a team’WHAT IS FFP?SunSport’s Martin Lipton breaks down what it is all about…

      FFP – or Financial Fair Play – is a concept originally introduced by Uefa in 2009, officially to prevent clubs from spending money they could not afford.
      Yet many critics have rounded on the system, accusing it of being a protective instrument, drafted by the so-called “legacy clubs” to prevent insurgent and wealthier clubs from buying their way onto the top table.
      The Premier League introduced its own FFP regulations which came into effect for the 2013-14 season and which, while less stringent than Uefa regulations, they do impact on club spending.
      Under the current Prem “Profitability and Sustainability” regulations, clubs who are constant members of the top flight for a three-year period are allowed total losses of £105m over those three campaigns.
      But it is not as simple as totting up outlay and income.
      The biggest outlay, of course, is transfer fees. The 20 Prem clubs spent a total of around £2.4bn in last summer’s transfer window.
      Yet that does not mean they “spent” that money as far as the Prem rules are concerned.
      Transfer fees are “amortised” over the length of the contract, so, for example, a £100m fee for a player who signs a five-year deal is amortised at a cost of £20m per season for each of those five campaigns. More

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      Rio Ferdinand fears Marcus Rashford will need to leave Man Utd as he warns struggling star has brutal decision to make

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand fired a stern warning to Marcus Rashford amid his struggles this season.Rashford, 26, has put together a series of hapless performances for United with only eight goals and six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions this term.Rio Ferdinand claims Marcus Rashford may have to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: YouTube/ THE OVERLAPFerdinand claims Rashford will have to get rid of ‘external people’ that may be ‘enabling’ himCredit: GettyThat is a far cry from last season’s staggering total of 30 goals and 11 assists in 56 matches that saw the forward turning into Erik ten Hag’s main man.However, the England international has failed to extend his goalscoring exploits and Ferdinand insists he has reached a “pivotal moment” that may lead to him having to leave Old Trafford.The United legend is adamant Rashford will have to make a “big decision” to either save his future with the Red Devils or his career in general.The former defender suggests the winger is dealing with the wrong influence from “external people” around him that may enable him.Read More on Man UtdAnd the ex-England international insists he will have to get rid of those individuals and decide whether he wants to stay at United or try his luck elsewhere.Ferdinand told the Stick to Football podcast via Sky Bet: “It’s a pivotal moment in his career now. He’s not a kid anymore. A lot of people look at potential and talent. “He’s 26 – what were you [the panel] doing at 26? We were still making mistakes, don’t get me wrong, but on the football pitch you had it locked down, you knew what you were doing, you knew what you were about, who you were.“There’s a big decision to make for him. From him, he’s got to look at who is around him. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERRashford has struggled to replicate last season’s goalscoring exploits”I know his family play a big part with him, which is great, but who are the external people around that? “Are they the right people, are they enabling him to make excuses for himself behind closed doors, or are they saying, ‘Look at yourself, and be accountable for what you are doing’? He needs to look at that and own that and make big decisions.Gary Neville ‘genuinely worried’ about Marcus Rashford as he and Roy Keane say ‘something’s not right’ with Man Utd star“When I joined Leeds United, I could’ve gone to Chelsea, and they were probably the club I preferred to go to at the time. “The reason I left [West Ham] to go to Leeds was because it was out of London, and the external people around me, I needed to get away from. “He’ll need to either decide to get rid of them and stay in Manchester or leave Manchester and get rid of those people. “It might be an accumulation of different things, but that could be a big part because the people around you do have a big influence on how you are – especially accountability.”Gary Neville and Roy Keane also express concernGary Neville and Roy Keane have also expressed their concern over Rashford
      Gary Neville said: “I don’t know how to say this but there’s something not right. He’s not right. And it’s not just a case of he’s not playing football well, he doesn’t look happy.
      “I’m looking and thinking, ‘I’m actually worried about him’. You know when you watch a player and think there’s something there.
      “We know there has been a couple of instances where he’s come under a bit of pressure, his form is bad, we know that, but it’s not right that.
      “I genuinely would worry about him at this moment in time because it’s not the lad that’s grown up with the spirit and freedom of playing for United as a kid.”
      Keane said: “There’s no question mark about his ability, he’s outstanding. But there’s a point with him. A player can have an off spell but I just look at him, he’s certainly not enjoying his football.
      “I wouldn’t say I’m worried about him but I look at him and there’s something amiss with this kid.
      “You’re on about the people around him whether that be his family or the manager… Who’s on his case every day?
      “There’s nothing wrong with the old fashioned kick up the a*s and going, ‘Come on, we need more from you’. If the team’s not at it and you want to be this leader and you’re on the big contracts then there is that responsibility.
      “I don’t think there is anybody on his case, but that doesn’t mean he can’t produce and run a bit more.
      “He’s been at the club a long time, since he was a kid, pressure effects players, body language, sometimes you’ve got to get hold of a player.” More