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Man Utd stepping up Max Aarons interest

Manchester United are stepping up their interest in Norwich defender Max Aarons, who they see as an alternative to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sky Sports News understands.United are keen to sign a new right-back following the departure of captain Antonio Valencia, and Crystal Palace's Wan-Bissaka is understood to be one of their top targets.However, they had a bid worth £50m for the 21-year-old rejected this week, and are now understood to be intensifying their pursuit of Aarons.The 19-year-old impressed for Norwich last season, winning the EFL Young Player of the Season award as the Canaries won the Championship and returned to the Premier League.United's interest in the England U19 international comes amid a shift in transfer policy at Old Trafford towards targeting young, homegrown players.Howev...
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Newcastle Reportedly Set to make Club Record move for Ismaila Sarr if Benitez Sign

According to L’Equipe, Newcastle are ready to make a club record move for Rennes star Ismaila Sarr if Rafa Benitez stays at the club this summer.The report from France claims that Watford have already had a £27m bid rejected for the winger, but claim that Newcastle would be willing to make a superior bid for the highly-rated Senegalese international.Sarr, 21, is rated as one of the most exciting young talents in France, with him bagging 13 goals and 11 assists last season and possessing frightening pace.This would be a hugely exciting signing for the club, especially when Sarr’s been regularly linked with Europe’s top clubs recently, but it’s one we can only seriously consider once we know what’s happening with both Benitez and Mike Ashley.
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Arsenal Right back Hector Bellerin set to miss start of 2019/20 season with knee injury

Arsenal have been dealt a blow after learning Hector Bellerin will miss the start of next season due to ongoing concerns with his knee injury.In January Bellerin underwent an operation on the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee, having been carried off in a match against Chelsea.An initial diagnosis had Bellerin ruled out for 'six to nine months', and it is now reported by the Evening Standard that the player will not return in time to feature in pre-season and will remain sidelined as the new Premier League campaign begins. 
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Chelsea Reject Barcelona and Atletico Madrid Bid for Willian

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have failed in big-money bids for Chelsea winger Willian, according to reports .The Brazilian is entering the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge after six years at the club. Sky Sports News reports on Monday that both La Liga giants have seen offers of £35 million turned down by the Premier League club. The Blues are said to be determined to retain the 30-year-old despite the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer. They hope to tie down the Brazil international on a new two-year deal and ward off interest from Barca, who have long been admirers of the forward.
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Reports : Arsenal Refuse to Sell Torreira

Arsenal are refusing to sell midfielder Lucas Torreira amid interest from AC Milan, according to Sky in Italy. With Marco Giampaolo set to move from Sampdoria to the San Siro as manager, he is keen to re-sign his former player, who joined the Gunners for £26m last summer. But Milan look likely to switch to other options, including Sassuolo's Stefano Sensi, due to Arsenal's plan to keep the Uruguayan. Torreira made 34 Premier League appearances as the mainstay in Unai Emery's midfield last season, scoring twice, and he played in 16 further cup matches. Torreira broke into senior football at Pescara, having moved to Italy as a teenager, before joining Sampdoria for little more than £1m in 2016.
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Zola to Leave Chelsea After Contract Expires

Gianfranco Zola will leave Chelsea when his contract as assistant coach expires, Sky Sports News understands. The 52-year-old, who played for Chelsea between 1996 and 2003, returned to the club last summer on a one-year deal to work alongside Maurizio Sarri. It is believed a role as a club ambassador has been offered to Zola but the Italian would prefer to continue coaching and is unlikely to accept the position. And with Sarri leaving Chelsea for Juventus on a three-year deal, it is thought Zola may follow him to the Serie A champions. However, it is believed Zola is keen to stay and look for opportunities in English football.
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Ndombele Admits Interest in Spurs Move

Tanguy Ndombele has hailed Tottenham as a "big club" and admitted he is interested in signing for Mauricio Pochettino.Spurs have been in talks with Lyon over a deal for the France midfielder, Sky Sports News understands, but he is also of interest to other clubs including Juventus.Ndombele will take time to think about his future while on holiday for the rest of June and is expected to make a decision when he returns next month.Speaking to French publication Telefoot, he said: "It's true that Tottenham are a great team - a big club. They finished fourth in their league, they were finalists in the Champions League."They are a big club like many others. Which player would not be interested in a big club?"
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Lindelof Excited for New Season at Man Utd

Victor Lindelof sees cause for “excitement” at Manchester United despite the Red Devils taking in another summer rebuild. The 2018-19 campaign proved to be a forgettable one for all concerned at Old Trafford. Another managerial change was made, as the baton passed from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while a sixth-place finish means no Champions League football for 2019-20. Sweden international defender Lindelof has told MUTV of the mindset heading into pre-season: “Well there’s a lot of excitement of course, because we haven’t seen each other for a long time. “It’s always nice to see all the players and you know everyone is just excited to get started again, to work hard and get ready for the season.” United have been handed a tough opening to the new season, with their campaign se...
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Reports: Juve and Chelsea Reach Agreement Over Sarri

Juventus and Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle to allow Maurizio Sarri to return to Italy, although negotiations over a compensation fee for the manager’s departure could reach up to £5m. Sarri, who led Chelsea to third place in the Premier League and the Europa League trophy, is set to sign a three-year contract to succeed Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus after the Italian champions held talks with Chelsea this week. It is understood that the terms of the deal will see Juve pay around £2.5m to secure the 60-year-old’s services for the new season, with the remainder due in bonuses should he lead them to a ninth successive Scudetto or the Champions League. Meanwhile, Didier Drogba has endorsed Frank Lampard’s credentials to become Chelsea’s manager once Sarri joins Juventus, wi...
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Lukaku : My Future is Upto Man Utd

Romelu Lukaku called for Manchester United to decide his future after his double kept Belgium on course to qualify for Euro 2020. The United striker, 26, scored only 12 times in the Premier League last season but took his international record to 48 goals after scoring twice in Belgium's 3-0 win over Scotland, which kept them top of Group I in qualifying. Lukaku's representative, Federico Pastorello, told Sky Sports News in April his club future would be decided at the end of the 2018-19 season, with reports linking him to Inter Milan. Asked if he will still be a Manchester United player next season, Lukaku said: "It's up to the club. "The club have to come out with statements. I'm not here to entertain any rumours. "I just play my football and we'll take it from there." Lukaku joined Unite...
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Report: Liverpool Rule Out the Signing of Werder Bremen Striker Max Kruse

Liverpool FC won’t be signing Werder Bremen captain Max Kruse on a free transfer this summer, according to a report in England.The Liverpool Echo is reporting that the Reds had been linked with a potential move to sign the 31-year-old as back-up for Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.The same article states that Liverpool FC will have a reshuffle up front this summer given that their primary back-up striker Daniel Sturridge is set to leave the Merseyside club.According to the same story, the Reds board have decided to place their faith in Champions League hero Divock Origi and Liverpool FC youngster Rhian Brewster rather than sign a new striker.Origi scored twice in Liverpool FC’s 4-0 victory over FC Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield las...
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Man Utd Need Youngsters, Not Big Signings : Rooney

Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to resist the temptation to target world superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale because he fears it could prove a huge waste of money. The Red Devils are in the early stages of a new era under the leadership of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have been linked with a host of established top-tier players. They are eager to rival neighbours Manchester City, who have pulled away to become the leading side in the Premier League, while United failed even to qualify for next season's Champions League. Speaking on BBC Five Live's Sportsweek show, Rooney said: "For Ole, the first thing he's got to do is try and build the squad. I don't think bringing one or two players in for over £100million is going to really help with the squad and with the ...
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Jose Mourinho set to open talks with Premier League club regarding surprise return to management

Jose Mourinho could be set to seal a surprise return to management by replacing Rafa Benitez as boss of Newcastle United.Mourinho has been out of a job in football management ever since departing Man United in December 2018, however it looks like the former Chelsea boss could be set to return to the Premier League by taking over as Newcastle manager.According to the Mirror, Mourinho is willing to open talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan should he take over a Newcastle owner, with it also being stated that Mourinho would seriously consider taking over at St James’ Park.The report also states that the Sheikh’s made a £350M offer to take over the club from Mike Ashley, something that could see Mourinho end up at the club should the bid prove to be successful.Newcastle already have a...
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Man Utd Offer New Contract to Juan Mata

Manchester United have offered a new deal to Juan Mata as Ander Herrera and Antonio Valencia head the list of players leaving the club. Mata, who joined from Chelsea in January 2014, has been linked with a free transfer abroad. But the former Valencia and Chelsea midfielder has been handed the chance to sign fresh terms by United, meaning he could yet extend his time at Old Trafford. James Wilson and Regan Poole, who have both previously played first-team football, are among those to be departing United after spending the 2018-19 campaign out on loan. And United have officially said goodbye to Herrera and club captain Valencia following the expiration of their contracts. Also leaving are DJ Buffonge, Tyrell Warren, Matty Willock, Callum Whelan, James Thompson, Thomas Sang, Zak Dearnley, Ma...
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Hazard : I Wouldn't Have Left Chelsea for Any Other Club

Eden Hazard says he “wouldn’t have left Chelsea for any other club” as part of an emotional goodbye to fans as he prepares to head for Real Madrid. The Belgian’s long-anticipated move to the Bernabeu was finally confirmed on Friday, bringing to an end a seven-year stint with the Blues during which he won two Premier League titles. He guided Belgium to a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and followed up with a sparkling start to the Premier League season – form which reignited talk of a move to La Liga. And in a final farewell to the Stamford Bridge faithful, the 28-year-old consoled fans that it was only the draw of the 13-times European champions that lured him away. “Leaving Chelsea is the biggest and toughest decision in my career to date,” he wrote on his Facebook page...
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Guardiola Believes Liverpool Won't Be Man City's only Title Rivals Next Season

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are starting from scratch next season and warned his side will have more than just an "amazing rivalry" with Liverpool to contend with. "We have an amazing rivalry, but not only with them [Liverpool], there are five other strong teams and that's why the Premier League is so tough," he said. "Next season we will start from scratch and we'll see what happens." Man City managed to defend their title after a tense race with Liverpool in the 2018-19 season.
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Sarri To Be Released by Chelsea Ahead of Proposed Juventus Move

Maurizio Sarri expects to be released from his Chelsea contract, paving the way for him to take over as Juventus manager, reportedly. In his first season at Stamford Bridge, Sarri secured Chelsea a return to the Champions League by sealing a third-placed Premier League finish, before claiming the first major trophy of his career by lifting the Europa League. However, Sarri endured consistent criticism from a significant portion of the club's supporters throughout the season and, amid interest from Serie A champions Juventus, the 60-year-old held talks with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia on Friday. Sarri informed her he wants to leave Chelsea this summer and she promised to talk to the club's owner Roman Abramovich about his future.
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Liverpool's Owners Seek New Deal for Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool are keen to tie Jurgen Klopp down to an extended contract after the club's Champions League triumph.Up to 750,000 fans welcomed the Liverpool manager - whose deal ends in 2022 - and his players home on Sunday after the 2-0 win over Spurs in Madrid.Klopp, 51, also oversaw a league campaign in which Liverpool lost only once to finish second on 97 points."Jurgen is a brilliant coach but just as importantly he is a humble and caring man," said chairman Tom Werner."When the players threw Jurgen in the air after our victory, they were acknowledging what all Liverpool fans know - he is beloved by all who appreciate football."It is their first major trophy since Klopp arrived at Anfield in 2015 and the manager said he was amazed by the turnout for their victory parade.  
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Reports : Man City Identify 3-Man Shortlist for Midfield

  Manchester City have settled upon a shortlist of three players as they look to solve their ongoing search for a holding midfielder, as per reports.  Atletico Madrid's Rodri is seen to be the ideal long-term replacement for Fernandinho - and has a release clause of around £60m. But amid reported interest from Bayern Munich, Sky Sports News understand City have identified two other potential summer signings to fill the void. Lyon's Tanguy Ndombele has been closely watched ever since impressing Pep Guardiola during two matches in this season's Champions League group stage. And Sky Sports News has now learned that Real Madrid's 24 year-old midfielder Marcos Llorente is the third player on City's shortlist.
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Mane Reveals Why He Turned Man Utd Down

Sadio Mane has come a long way since joining Liverpool three years ago - but things could have been very different if he had signed for Manchester United. And while that may sound like a Liverpool fan’s horror story, it wasn’t far from coming true. Ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final with Tottenham, the 27-year-old admitted that he came close to signing for United after his final season with Southampton. “I was really, really close because I even met up with them,” he told the Mirror. “So I was coming, I was there and I spoke with the boss who was there before (Louis van Gaal). “They made an offer, but in the same week, [Jurgen] Klopp called me. “He said: ‘I think it’s the right club. The right coach for you, and I think it’s better that you go to Liverpool’. “For me I think it was ...
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