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Bayern, Liverpool and Real ‘working’ on Alonso deal – Bavarian chief

 Head coach Xabi Alonso of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on after the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Europa-Park Stadion on March 17, 2024 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has claimed the German giants, Liverpool and Real Madrid all want to appoint Xabi Alonso as their next manager. Alonso, 42, enjoyed a glittering playing career for the likes of Real Sociedad, Liverpool, Real and Bayern, while he also won 114 caps for Spain.After spending three years coaching Real Sociedad's B team, he took over at Bayer Leverkusen in October 2022 and has won 50 of his 75 games in charge.However, this season he has taken Leverkusen to new levels as they sit top of the Bundesliga where they are 10 points clear of Bayern, w...
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Report: Nottingham Forest slap £50m valuations on Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo

 Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest is playing in the Premier League match between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest at Kenilworth Road in Luton, on March 16, 2024. Nottingham Forest have reportedly placed £50m price tags on both Morgan Gibbs-White and Murillo, with the club under no pressure to sell despite their recent financial breach.The club were deducted four points by the Premier League on Monday after being found guilty of breaching Profitability and Sustainability rules in January.That punishment was more lenient than the one handed out to Everton earlier in the season, but still saw Forest drop into the bottom three, one point below Luton Town.However, despite initial thoughts being that the club may need to sell their most prized assets to fall back in line over th...
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Real Madrid complete the biggest hurdle in Kylian Mbappé transfer

Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during a France training session as part of the French national team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches at Centre National du Football on March 19, 2024 in Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines, France.Even though PSG have banished Kylian Mbappé to the bench in multiple matches, his transfer to Real Madrid isn’t quite official yet, even if it feels like a mere formality.Mbappé already rejected Madrid once in the 2022 summer transfer window, having given club president Florentino Pérez his word that winter that he would be arriving in the Spanish capital following Real’s fairytale Champions League triumph.This summer, it appears Mbappé is ready to end his charade with PSG’s Qatar ownership, which failed to back him in 2022 when they made claims of rein...
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PSG enter race for Newcastle and Dortmund target Désiré Doué

 Désiré Doué of Stade Rennais controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between AC Milan and Stade Rennais FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Désiré Doué (18) has long been considered one of France’s most promising talents. Last season at seventeen he broke into Bruno Génésio’s Stade Rennais side, and while the midseason departure of Génésio for Julien Stéphan brought a momentary stall, the young Doué has once again become indispensable. Ahead of last summer it appeared likely that the midfielder was to leave Rennes, his agent Mikaël Silvestre, was keen for Doué to find pastures new. To the club’s frustration, he even took Doué to watch Barcelona while his client was provided time off to recover f...
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Report: Lille want Arda Guler as part of Leny Yoro Real Madrid move

 Arda Guler of Real Madrid CF with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on March 16, 2024 in Pamplona, Spain. Lille have reportedly targeted Arda Guler as a makeweight in any potential move that would see Leny Yoro join Real Madrid.Teenage defender Yoro has enjoyed a breakout season with Les Dogues this season, after making his debut in May 2022, and playing 15 times for the first team last season.Yoro has now become a regular at the French club, and is gaining attention from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be the Premier League clubs showing interest in the 18-year-old, but it has been reported that the player prefers the idea of a move to Real Madrid.With Lille rese...
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Milan’s Olivier Giroud keen to join LAFC this summer – source

 Olivier Giroud of AC Milan celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and AS Roma - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 14, 2024 in Milan, Italy. AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is in talks with LAFC over a potential transfer this summer, with the France international keen on joining last year's MLS Cup finalists, sources have told ESPN.While Giroud, whose contract with Milan is due to expire this summer, has also held discussions with other MLS teams, the player's preference is to join LAFC and hopes a deal can be reached, a source added.LAFC also holds Giroud's discovery rights within MLS, meaning it has priority if he moves to the league. Any other club wishing to sign him will also have to negotiate with the L...
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Report: £64m world-class star ready to discuss Liverpool or Arsenal transfer

 Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will consider a move to Liverpool or Arsenal during the summer transfer window.The 29-year-old is regarded as one of the finest midfielders in the Bundesliga, but he is open to pursuing a new challenge this summer with no progress over a new contract at Bayern.Plettenberg claims that Bayern are prepared to sell Kimmich if a suitable offer comes in at the end of the campaign.The midfielder is also willing to speak with potential buyers. Liverpool and Arsenal are among his preferred destinations alongside Manchester...
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Tottenham to compete with three PL clubs for attacker who will cost over £53 million

 Pedro Neto of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham FC at Molineux on March 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on signing Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the season.A report from Football London claims that Tottenham will look to sign him in the summer and they will have to pay more than £53 million for the winger. Wolves want to recoup more than they received for Matheus Nunes and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham are prepared to pay up.They are not the only Premier League club keen on signing the Portuguese winger and they will face competition from Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United.Tottenham need more quality and depth in the wide areas and the 24-year...
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Jorge Mendes hopes to convince Man City to offload star player for €20 million

 Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates 2-0 with Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Napoli at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona Spain Joao Cancelo’s future is one of the question marks for Barcelona as we move closer to the summer transfer window.Cancelo’s loan deal at Camp Nou expires at the end of the season, but the club are keen on keeping hold of his services beyond the summer.Negotiating with Manchester City, however, was always going to be a problem for Barcelona, especially when it comes to unlocking a valuation that supports the club’s ongoing economic woes.However, in a major boost for Barcelona, it seems Jorge Mendes is ready to single-handedly convince Manchester City to offload C...
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Liverpool line up move for Pedro Marques

Pedro Marques, Technical Director, SL Benfica, on SportsTrade Stage during the opening day of Web Summit 2019 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.Liverpool are reportedly keen on appointing the Benfica technical director Pedro Marques.As per the Athletic, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are now looking to build a new structure within the club after the arrival of Michael Edwards and they are starting to put the plans in place. Pedro Marques has done an impressive job at Benfica, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for Liverpool.Michael Edwards returned to Liverpool earlier in the week, and he will take over as the CEO of football at Liverpool. Apart from his duties at the Premier League club, the 44-year-old will also help acquire and oversee a second club. It is belie...
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Report – Napoli very reluctant to sell attacker to Juventus

 Giacomo Raspadori of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Napoli at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona Spain.  Juventus has been tracking Giacomo Raspadori for an extended period, dating back to his time at Sassuolo. Even after his move to Napoli following his standout performance at Euro 2020, Juventus has kept a close eye on him.Raspadori’s potential transfer to Juventus gained momentum after his stellar performances, leading the Bianconeri to believe he could be a significant addition to their squad. However, despite their interest, Raspadori opted for Napoli, where he has been playing since.Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Juventus may undergo squad restructuring, potentially leading to the d...
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Report: Manchester City make initial contact with Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes

Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 11, 2024 in London, England. Manchester City have reportedly made initial contact to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.The 26-year-old has established himself as a fans' favourite at St James' Park since arriving from Lyon in January 2022.Guimaraes has made a total of 96 competitive appearances for the Magpies, contributing 13 goals and 13 assists.Despite being regarded as a key player in Eddie Howe's side, Guimaraes has seen his future become the subject of transfer speculation in recent times due to Newcastle's financial situation.The Magpies may need to raise funds from player sales before they can reinvest in the squad if they are t...
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Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool keen on £100m-rated Premier League star

Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 11, 2024 in London, England.Newcastle United mainstay Bruno Guimaraes could be on the move in the upcoming summer transfer window given the amount of interest in his services.According to Edu Burgos via Rudy Galetti, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are all keen on having the defensive midfielder in their ranks.Guimaraes was a statement signing by the Magpies back in the winter of 2022. He was integral to their sensational season last time out which helped them return to the Champions League. While the team’s overall performances have gone down this term, the 26-year-old is still performing at a high level.His impressive performances have caug...
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Report: Manchester United player claims Mason Mount signing was not for football reasons

 Mason Mount of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on March 12, 2024 in Manchester, England.An unnamed Manchester United player has reportedly claimed that Mason Mount's move to the club was 'not for football reasons'.The Champions League winner made the high-profile switch from Chelsea to Old Trafford ahead of the 2023-24 season, becoming Erik ten Hag's first signing of the summer window.Arriving for £60m, there was plenty of expectation placed on the performances of Mount in the opening months, however injury has severely hindered his maiden campaign at the club.The England international has only managed 12 appearances across all competitions due to fitness issues, including a four-month lay-off since late November.Accordin...
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Report: Chelsea would earn windfall from Jamal Musiala sale

 Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern München controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on March 9, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Chelsea are reportedly in line to receive a substantial windfall if Jamal Musiala departs Bayern Munich this summer.Between 2011 and 2019, Musiala was part of the Chelsea academy system before he made the transfer to the Allianz Arena at the age of 16.The main reason for the switch was the greater expectation of immediate first-team football, and that is what has materialised with the attacker establishing himself as a key player at Bayern.A total of 41 goals and 29 assists have been recorded from 155 appearances in all competitions, including 13 such contributions coming in 2023-24.However, speculati...
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Man Utd could demand three exciting PSG stars to sweeten Marcus Rashford deal

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on March 12, 2024 in Manchester, England. Paris Saint-Germain reportedly plan to make a second attempt at luring Marcus Rashford away from Manchester United with a £75million offer in the summer transfer window. The Ligue 1 giants are searching for a worthy successor to Real Madrid-bound Kylian Mbappe, and they have already looked to sign Rashford as recently as last year.But United are claimed to value the 26-year-old closer to £100m, which could require PSG to add one of their current forwards to sweeten a deal if they can't meet the asking price.Express Sport runs through three potential options to make up what would be a stellar striker switch-up at the dawn of t...
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Report: Manchester United plotting double Everton swoop for Jarrad Branthwaite, Amadou Onana

 Abdoulaye Doucoure (16) of Everton celebrates his goal with Amadou Onana (L) Dwight McNeil and Jarrad Branthwaite during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Chelsea FC at Goodison Park on December 10, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Manchester United are reportedly considering a double swoop for Everton duo Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana.The Red Devils are expected to make significant changes to their squad this summer after Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently acquired a minority stake, giving him control of the club's football operations.Man United are likely to bring in a new central defender, with Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans out of contract at the end of the season.Elsewhere on the pitch, the Red Devils are also expected to bolster their midfield options, amid uncertai...
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Xabi Alonso ‘not interested in move to Liverpool, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid’ this summer

 Head coach Xabi Alonso of Leverkusen looks on prior the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at BayArena on February 23, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Xabi Alonso is “not interested” in joining Liverpool, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid this summer as he looks to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, according to Germany legend Lothar Matthaus.Liverpool are on the lookout for a new manager after Jurgen Klopp announced last month that he will be leaving at the end of the season to take a break from football.And Bayern Munich are in a similar position with a poor run of form seeing current boss Thomas Tuchel mutually agree to leave the Allianz Arena in the summer.Former Liverpool and Bayern midfielder Alonso is understood to be the early frontrunner for both those jobs...
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Xabi Alonso has ‘nothing new to say’ about Liverpool and Bayern Munich links

 Head coach, Xabi Alonso of Leverkusen during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Voith-Arena on February 17, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany.Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has insisted there is “nothing new to say” regarding fresh speculation over his future.Alonso has been heavily linked with the Liverpool job since Jurgen Klopp announced last month he would step down at the end of the campaign, but the Premier League club now face competition from Bayern Munich.It was revealed on Wednesday that current Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel will leave his position at the conclusion of the season – increasing the scrutiny on Alonso.The former Liverpool and Bayern midfielder has enjoyed an excellent campaign in charge of Leverkusen, establishing an e...
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Man Utd and Liverpool submit bids for PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe

 Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe gestures after scoring his team's fifth goal during the French Cup football match between US Revel and Paris Saint-Germain at the Pierre-Fabre stadium in Castres, southern France, on January 7, 2024.Manchester United and Liverpool have tabled rival bids to Real Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.The Frenchman has informed PSG that he will leave the club at the end of the season, when his contract expires.Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Mbappe, having seen two bids rejected for him by the Ligue 1 giants last summer.But the Spaniards have reduced their salary offer to Mbappe from the one they made in 2023, given they are getting the striker 12 months later than they had wanted.This has reportedly irked ...
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