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      Why Rodrygo ‘REFUSED to play against Barcelona’ with Real Madrid star ‘in rift involving Bellingham and Mbappe’

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      REAL MADRID star Rodrgyo is refusing to play for the club after a huge rift with team-mates, according to shock reports.The 24-year-old’s days with the Spanish giants are numbered and he will be sold this summer.Rodrygo is refusing to play for Real MadridCredit: APThe ‘media frenzy’ around Jude Bellingham has taken the spotlight away from himCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe has also been left ‘angry’ by the signing of Kylian MbappeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialRodrygo was an unused substitute as Real Madrid lost 4-3 to their bitter El Clasico rivals Barcelona on Sunday.The defeat proved costly with them now seven points behind Barca with three games to go at the top of the LaLiga.Departing Carlo Ancelotti would have liked to name his strongest starting XI for the clash – but Rodrygo does not want to play for the club anymore.Bombshell reports from Spanish outlet Marca claim the winger feels “displaced” at Real Madrid.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe “media explosion” around Jude Bellingham and the signing of Kylian Mbappe last year has frustrated him.Rodrygo wanted to be the club’s main man alongside Vinicius Junior and is “angry” about having the spotlight taken away from him.It has supposedly led to a “rift” forming between the two Brazilians.There is no suggestion that Bellingham or Mbappe have done anything wrong.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut Rodrygo’s relationships with his team-mates have reportedly “deteriorated significantly”.Xabi Alonso will replace Ancelotti in the dugout this summer and he is ready to show Rodrygo the exit door.Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil coach as former Chelsea boss makes history after leaving Real MadridClub chiefs do not want him around and he is likely to leave.Alonso could convince him to stay but is set to build around Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Rodrygo, who has scored 68 goals and got 50 assists from Real Madrid in 267 games, has a contract at the Bernabeu until 2028.His departure could spark a Premier League transfer battle as Arsenal and Manchester City have previously been linked with him.Rodrygo’s relationship with his team-mates has ‘deteriorated’Credit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘yet to make formal offer to Trent Alexander-Arnold’ despite wanting Liverpool star to join within weeks

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      REAL MADRID are yet to make a formal offer to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, according to reports.The Liverpool star confirmed last week he is set to leave the club.Real Madrid are yet to make an offer to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold earlyCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe will join Real Madrid upon the expiration of his contract at the end of next month.But the Spanish giants are hopeful of completing the switch before June, when the Club World Cup starts.They were rumoured to be plotting a £1million bid for Liverpool to consider, but according to Sky Sports such an offer is yet to be made.Real Madrid are understood to have spoken to Liverpool following Alexander-Arnold’s leaving announcement, and the two clubs discussed his early release.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTime is running out for the two clubs to agree a deal with the expanded Fifa tournament beginning on June 15.Real hope a fee of £1m will get the deal over the line but Liverpool could play hardball and demand an additional £500,000.And if no deal is agreed, the Reds will continue to shell out £175,000-a-week to cover Alexander-Arnold’s wages until June 30.Real Madrid’s first game in the US is against Saudi side Al-Hilal on June 18 and they could register the England star between June 1 and 10 or between June 27 and July 3, for the knockout stage.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAlexander-Arnold, 26, has just two matches left as a Liverpool player.He will say goodbye to Anfield on May 25, Liverpool’s last game of the season against Crystal Palace. Andy Robertson pays tribute to ‘best friend’ Trent Alexander-Arnold after he is booed by Liverpool fansAnd he will hope for a warmer reception after being treated to boos against Arsenal on Sunday.The defender came on as a second half sub to a hostile atmosphere, and almost every touch he made was greeted with boos and jeers from the home stands. More

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      Arsenal looking to raid Chelsea for Andrey Santos but could miss out to PSG in transfer battle for wonderkid

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      ARSENAL are planning a shock move for Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, according to reports.The 21-year-old midfielder has spent the season on loan at the Blues’ sister club Strasbourg.Andrey Santos is a shock target for Arsenal this summerCredit: GettySantos has been described as one of Ligue 1’s “big revelations” this term with ten goals and five assists in all competitions.And he has even captained the side managed by Liam Rosenior on several occasions as they make a late push for Champions League qualification.Reports from Le 10 Sport in France claim he has caught the eye of Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window.The Gunners are said to be “hard at work” to get a deal over the line.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut PSG, who tried to sign Santos when Chelsea did in 2023, remain strong contenders.It is currently unclear what the player’s future holds amid other reports suggesting that he will be given the chance to impress Enzo Maresca in pre-season and at the Club World Cup.Chelsea signed the Brazilian from his native Vasco da Gama when he was just 18 for £18million.He is yet to make an appearance for them, having spent another year in his homeland and half a season on loan at Nottingham Forest.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSantos managed just two games for Forest before being recalled early.But his form since for Strasbourg has seen him earn his first senior cap for Brazil.Inside Chelsea’s Strasbourg talent factory as angry fans fight identity crisis And his boss Rosenior has praised him highly, saying: “He’s Brazilian but he doesn’t play like one. He’s so smart and his stats are through the roof, in terms of scoring goals, winning duels.”He plays like he’s 32 years. There were other players that had a worthy cause to be captain, but I felt that Andrey was the right choice.”Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Carlo Ancelotti’s son ‘offered first job in management’ just hours after dad agreed to take over as Brazil boss

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI’S son has reportedly been offered his first job in management.Davide, 35, is on the lookout for his next job after his dad agreed to take over Brazil.Davide Ancelotti (R) is reportedly set to become Rangers managerCredit: GettyHe has been the assistant to father Carlo at multiple clubsCredit: GettyThe father-and-son combo worked together at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton, and currently, Real Madrid.However, they will both be leaving the LaLiga giants at the end of the season.While Ancelotti is heading to the southern hemisphere, his son is set for a move to Scotland.Reports have claimed that Davide has been offered the manager job at Rangers.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Scottish outfit is on the lookout for their replacement with Barry Ferguson set to leave at the end of the season.The former Ibrox captain was installed as the boss temporarily after Philippe Clement was sacked in February.He has helped the club to an almost certain second-place finish in the SPL.Davide has gained interest from elsewhere due to his impressive CV.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLast year, he was linked with Ligue 1 outfit Stade de Reims following Will Still’s exit.The coach has also been of interest for Serie A side Como, should Cesc Fabregas leave the club.Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil coach as former Chelsea boss makes history after leaving Real MadridDavide may be delayed getting to Rangers as he is reportedly set to assist his dad for June internationals against Ecuador and Paraguay.Rangers had previously been linked with former Premier League managers Russell Martin and Sean Dyche.The pair have been without clubs since they were sacked by Southampton and Everton this season.Meanwhile, Davide will leave Real Madrid along with his father after a successful four-year spell.He was in the dugout as the club won two LaLiga titles and two Champions Leagues.Inside Ancelotti’s trophy cabinetCarlo Ancelotti has won a stunning amount of honours during his playing and managerial career…Playing career:RomaSerie A x1Coppa Italia x4AC MilanSerie A x2Supercoppa Italiana x1European Cup x2European Super Cup x1Intercontinental Cup x1Manager career:JuventusIntertoto Cup x1AC MilanSerie A x1Coppa Italia x1Supercoppa Italiana x1Champions League x2Super Cup x2Club World Cup x1ChelseaPremier League x1FA Cup x1Community Shield x1Paris Saint-GermainLigue 1 x1Real MadridLaLiga x2Copa del Rey x2Supercopa de Espana x2Champions League x3Super Cup x3Club World Cup x2Intercontinental Cup x1Bayern MunichBundesliga x1DFL-Supercup x1 More

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      Transfer deadline given shock new time as Premier League and EFL strike landmark agreement

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      THE summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual.But fears that Prem clubs could be exposed to losing players after incoming business ends appear to have been eased.Dominic Solanke joined Tottenham on deadline day last yearCredit: RexRaheem Sterling was a very late loan addition for ArsenalCredit: GettyPrem and EFL chiefs, with the agreement of clubs in both leagues, have agreed that signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm on September 1.Clubs who send a notice to register players will still have two hours to complete any deals between English clubs and allow them to play for their new sides.For signing from overseas, there will be an additional two hours to complete all the paperwork.The move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSome clubs voiced concerns that it could leave them open to the risk of losing players to major European clubs in the time frame between the English window shutting and the closure of the markets elsewhere.But it is understood that discussion about “harmonisation” across major leagues has been productive.The European Leagues umbrella group, which represents the majority of domestic competitions throughout the continent, is keen to get alignment.European Leagues would ideally see the markets close BEFORE the start of the season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAlthough it is accepted that such an agreement, while preferable in the future,  is not feasible at this stage.Another argument in favour of the early closure is that Fifa have already allowed the window to open early.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersThere is a 10-day transfer opportunity between June 1 and June 10 ahead of this summer’s Club World Cup.The formal window will then close again until it reopens on June 16, shutting on September 1, while the winter window will run from January 1 to February 2. More

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      Salford release SEVENTEEN players days after David Beckham and Gary Neville completed takeover of club

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      SALFORD CITY have released 17 PLAYERS following the takeover by David Beckham and Gary Neville.The two Manchester United legends completed the acquisition of the League Two club last week.Gary Neville and David Beckham have taken over Salford CityCredit: PAKarl Robinson guided the club to an 8th-placed finish in League TwoCredit: AlamyNeville clubbed together with other ex-Red Devils such as Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes to buy the club in 2014.However, Neville and Beckham’s old team-mates have relinquished their ownership.With a new look behind the scenes, the club has now taken action to make changes on the pitch.Following an eighth-place finish in League Two, Salford City have released 17 players from the first team.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne player that will be getting a fresh start is Matthew Lund.The midfielder joined the Ammies back in 2021 and has made 120 league appearances.Since October, the veteran had been contributing in the role of a player-coach.Other notable stars that will be leaving upon the expiry of their contracts are Conor McAleny, Liam Shephard and Ryan Watson.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSalford has kept hold of the Supporters’ Player of the Year Ossama Ashley.The midfielder came through he academies of Fulham and Wimbledon before joining West Ham in 2020.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersConor McAleny is one of 17 players set to leave Salford CityCredit: PALuke Garbutt will be staying after his contract was extendedCredit: ReutersHe never made an appearance for the Hammers before leaving for Colchester United and then Salford in 2023.Former Portsmouth ace Haji Mnoga and ex Everton prospect Luke Garbutt have also had their deals extended.Salford released listHere are all the players who have been released by Salford City…Ryan WatsonMatthew LundJon TaylorConor McAlenyJez DaviesLiam ShephardMarcus DackersCallum MortonJames CarrBen CollinsLiam HumblesSandro Da CostaJacob HammanEze BowenMatty CucosAiden LancasterKamoy McNairDeals offered:Jamie JonesCurtis TiltTosin OlopadeHakeeb AdelakunJai Curran-NichollsAlfie HendersonJacob LaraOptions activated: Ossama AshleyHaji MnogaLuke GarbuttPlayers under contract: Tom EdwardsKevin BerkoeCole StocktonKelly NmaiBen WoodburnDan ChestersJunior LuambaRosaire LongeloJosh AusterfieldRobbie Cleary More

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      Real Madrid targeting Tottenham star Cristian Romero in summer transfer to rebuild defence for Xabi Alonso

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      REAL MADRID will target Cristian Romero this summer – as they look to build a new back-line.The Spanish giants are set to welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold as one of their marquee signings.Real Madrid are targeting a move for Cristian RomeroCredit: GettyBut SunSport can reveal that Real’s business is far from over.Incoming boss Xabi Alonso is believed to be a huge fan of Romero and thinks he could be the perfect addition to help Real win silverware next season.Reports last year suggested that Madrid made an ambitious move to land Romero last summer but Spurs had no interest in doing business.However, after a miserable season which could see the Lilywhites finish 17th in the Premier League table, they may now have little option but to let Romero go this time around.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs know they will find it especially difficult to persuade him to stay if they fail to beat Manchester United in the Europa League final and qualify for the Champions League.Real Madrid’s defence has been highlighted in Spain as one of the main reasons for their failure to win La Liga or the Champions League this season.And although the impending arrival of Alexander-Arnold will excite fans, the club know he alone will not be enough.Question marks also exist around Alexander-Arnold’s defensive skills which has made a centre-back an even bigger priority for the club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBy pairing Romero with the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Los Blancos chiefs believe they could create a strong base from which to go and win the biggest trophies.Alonso also prefers to play with a back three and if he continues with that formation at the Bernabeu it would make signing a new centre-back a priority.Jamie Carragher ‘shocked’ by Alexander-Arnold boos as he admits ‘most Liverpool players want to play for Real Madrid’Losing Romero would be a disaster for Spurs.He’s a hugely popular player among supporters and his absence this season through injury has hit the team hard. More

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      Liam Delap ‘has preferred club’ out of Man Utd and Chelsea with Ipswich striker set for £30million transfer

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      LIAM DELAP reportedly has a “preferred club” out of Manchester United and Chelsea.The Ipswich Town striker is likely to be on the move this summer following his side’s relegation to the Championship.Liam Delap has made his choice between Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: AlamyDelap struck 12 Premier League goals after joining the Tractor Boys from Manchester City for £20million last summer.And it’s reckoned Delap now has a release clause worth £30m, attracting serious interest from several sides.United and Chelsea are thought to be the biggest hitters in the race, with both teams seeking firepower.However, Delap is now said to favour one side over the other.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to talkSPORT, the 22-year-old would prefer to join United.It’s reckoned Delap has no qualms about pulling on the red jersey despite spending five years at rivals City, where he scored once in six appearances.And he would love to return to his previous surroundings in the north west.It remains to be seen if United come forward with a serious offer though.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Red Devils already have Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee on the books, with one needing to leave to accommodate Delap’s arrival.As for Chelsea, they remain confident of pulling off a deal after boss Enzo Maresca managed Delap in City’s youth sides.Liam Delap tipped to snub Man Utd and Chelsea for EVERTON transfer after fans spot gesture following match vs ToffeesIt would also see the hitman link up with Cole Palmer once again.While Romeo Lavia also played alongside Delap at the Etihad.Chelsea boss Maresca has not been shy praising the forward.Speaking ahead of last month’s 2-2 draw between the Blues and Ipswich, he said: “In terms of numbers, he’s doing fantastic. It’s not just in terms of his numbers. The way he plays and fights and is always ‘there’. But he’s an Ipswich player.”He’s an enemy on Sunday because we need to beat them, and then after the game I wish him all the best for the future.” More