THE transfer window is ramping up with news of Barcelona's future as Lionel Messi weighs up signing a new deal while the club chase Erling Haaland.
Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo's future is equally up in the air with the Portuguese ace reportedly looking at a Juventus exit.
And Chelsea have been promised a £150million transfer kitty this summer, while Naby Keita could leave Liverpool for Atletico Madrid.
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GOOD MORNING FOOTY FANS
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is wanted by Atletico Madrid with a summer move to Spain possible.
Jurgen Klopp is set to hold clear the air talks with Sadio Mane after the striker's stroppy reaction following the win at Manchester United.
West Brom are lining up a move to bring Roy Hodgson back as manager if Sam Allardyce quits this summer.
Southampton have joined the race to land Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is set to be offered a new deal after the club's impressive first season back in the Premier League.
Manchester City set a new record of 12 successive away league wins after defeating Newcastle 4-3. Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick for the champions.
Sergio Aguero is closing in on a move to Barcelona but the Man City striker could be forced to take a 40 per cent pay cut.
New boss Jose Mourinho is set to be handed a £60million warchest to boost Roma's squad this summer.
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ROY'S RETURN?
Roy Hodgson is in line for a shock return to West Brom if Sam Allardyce quits as boss.
Hodgson’s four-year Crystal Palace reign will end next weekend, with the club not extending the former England manager’s contract.
But the 73-year-old has no intention of retiring and is now believed to be on the Baggies’ radar.
He enjoyed a successful 15-month spell there before taking the England job in 2012 and remains a popular figure among supporters.
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SADIO SHAKER
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will hold clear the air talks with Sadio Mane after his reaction following the win at Manchester United.
Mane angrily rejected his manager's offer of a handshake after Liverpool’s 4-2 win.
Klopp said: “I can’t make a big story out of this.
“This is not the first time in my life that something like this has happened and it probably won’t be the last time.
"And if you could have seen me when I was a player showing the emotions I sometimes showed . . . it was insane. It will be sorted.”
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HISTORY MAKERS
All over at St James' Park and Manchester City have won 4-3 at Newcastle United.
The champions have set a new record of 12 successive away league wins after their entertaining victory.
City trailed twice but a star performance from Ferran Torres, with a hat-trick, fired them to the win.
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GOALS GALORE
A penalty from Joelinton has made it 2-2 at half-time between Newcastle and Man City at St James' Park.
The hosts took a shock lead through Emil Krafth's header but it didn't last long.
Credit: PA Joao Cancelo's deflected effort levelled the match before a stunning flick from Ferran Torres fired the champions in front.
But a Joelinton penalty made it 2-2 at the end of an entertaining first half.
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CITY SHOCK
Manchester City have dominated the start of their game at Newcastle but the champions have just conceded the opener.
Steve Bruce's side struck the first blow with a goal totally against the run of play.
Emil Krafth's header has given them a shock lead over Pep Guardiola's side.
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BLUES BOOST
Chelsea have been handed a double boost for Saturday's FA Cup final with N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic both available.
The midfielders have been out injured but both will return to face Leicester at Wembley.
Thomas Tuchel is hoping to mark his first season with silverware as the Blues bid to win the FA Cup.
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SCOTT ON
Scott Carson has been rewarded with his Premier League debut for champions Manchester City.
The 35-year-old goalkeeper has been handed a shock start for Pep Guardiola's side for tonight's game at Newcastle United.
Carson told Sky Sports: “I'm over the moon to get a chance to play.
“There was a chance I could have played last season but Ederson was going for the Golden Glove.
“I'm delighted… I thought my Premier League days were over, but thankfully I never gave up and I've got my chance tonight.”
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JOSE SPREE
Roma are ready to hand new boss Jose Mourinho a £60million warchest in a bid to return to the Champions League.
The former Tottenham manager needs to revamp the squad to compete with champions Inter Milan.
Mourinho is reportedly keen to bring in Eric Dier and goalkeeper Rui Patricio as he looks to revive Roma's fortunes.
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READY TO NAB
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is reportedly being chased by Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
The 26-year-old has found it hard to impress since joining Jurgen Klopp's side at the start of the 2018-19 season.
Simeone has set his sights on bringing in Keita and the Spanish side are hoping to bring him in this summer.
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KOEMAN WANTS DEPAY
Memphis Depay is desperate to move to Catalan giants Barcelona in the summer, according to Marca.
But the move is heavily reliant on whether Ronald Koeman stays on as manager for next season.
Barcelona are not in the best shape at the moment, after bottling another lead to drop points late on in the title race.
Depay played under Koeman at international level, during the Dutch legends spell as manager.
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BUMPER CONTRACT FOR BIELSA
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is set to be offered a new deal after Leeds' impressive first season back in the Premier League, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Bielsa has guided Leeds to a mid-table finish in their first season back in the Premier League.
And their free-flowing attacking football has left Leeds fans, as well as other football fans, wanting to see more of it!
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LUIZ LEAVING
David Luiz is leaving Arsenal at the end of the season, according to the Daily Mail.
The Brazilian held talks with the club today and he has notified them that he wishes to leave the Emirates this summer.
The 34-year-olds contract comes to an end this summer, ending his two year spell at the club.
Luiz helped Arsenal win the FA Cup last season, defeating his former club Chelsea where he spent six years of his professional career.
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NEW DEAL
Arsenal will hand defender Calum Chambers a new contract, according to Football.London.
Chambers’ contract was due to expire at the end of next season.
But his form has changed the tide of his Arsenal career and he’s set to be handed an extension.
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MAUR THE MAN
According to Spanish newspaper Diario AS, Man Utd are interested in signing Getafe midfielder Mauro Arambarri in the summer.
The 25-year-old has impressed this season despite Getafe struggling in LaLiga.
And relegation is a possibility for the Spanish side.
Atletico Madrid are also believed to be interested in the midfielder who could be available for around £16million.
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SERGI-GO
Sergio Aguero is closing in on a free transfer to Barcelona – but could be forced into taking a 40 PER CENT pay cut.
The Manchester City legend will leave the Etihad when his contract runs out at the end of the season.
The 32-year-old Argentinian has spent ten trophy-filled years at the Etihad and is now looking for a new club.
He has held positive talks with the Spanish giants over a move this summer to link up with close pal Lionel Messi.
SunSport understands the ex-Atletico Madrid man is nearing an agreement on a two-year deal at the Nou Camp.
But he may be forced into taking a £100,000-a-week cut from the £250,000-a-week wages he earns at City.
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MASTERPIECE
Polish side Wisła Płock announced the contract extension of defender Piotr Tomasik with a GTA-inspired announcement video!
Masterpiece.
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ICE BERG
Arsenal will have to pay Sander Berge’s full £35million release clause to land the midfielder despite Sheffield United’s relegation.
Yorkshire Live refuted claims that the Norwegian could be available for a cut-price £12m after the Blades dropped out of the Premier League.
Berge is still £10m cheaper than United’s original £45m asking price due to a relegation clause in his contract with the future Championship outfit.
Liverpool and Arsenal have both been linked with moves for the 23-year-old, who has just returned to action following a lengthy injury.
The 23-year-old appeared in the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday in his first start since suffering a hamstring problem back in December.
The Norway international became United’s club-record signing at £22million when he joined from Genk in January 2020.
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JESSE SPEAKS
Jesse Lingard has shared a video on Twitter thanking the fans for voting him Player of the Month, as well as voting for his goal against Wolves to win Goal of the Month.
The Man Utd player – on loan at West Ham – preached a message of hope, and told fans to ‘be yourself’.
He said: “This is a great moment for me on a personal level after the difficulties of the past, so for me to pick up these two awards – POTM & GOTM – proves with a positive attitude and staying strong, you can achieve anything.
“This is for anyone who has ever been told they’re not good enough, or that they need change who they are to fit in.
“I would always say stay true to yourself, be yourself, you know, keep dancing, keep doing what you love and I’m sure you’ll reach your goals in the long run.”
This is for anyone who has ever been told they’re not good enough, or that they need change who they are to fit in.
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AT THE DOUBLE
Jesse Lingard was name Premier League Player of the Month earlier today,
And he has also added Goal of the Month to go alongside it! His solo effort in the win against Wolves won him the award.
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ROYAL FLUSH
Arsenal are reportedly one of a number of clubs looking to lure defender Emerson Royal away from Barcelona in the summer.
The Gunners are in the market for a new right-back with SunSport exclusively revealing Hector Bellerin is set to depart in the upcoming window.
It is understood that the Spaniard is keen for a new challenge having spent the last ten years at the Emirates.
One player that could be brought in is Brazilian star Emerson, who was first linked with the Gunners in March.
And according to Radio Castellon via Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners are weighing up a summer swoop for the 22-year-old.
However signing Emerson would prove to be tricky, with the player co-owned by both Real Betis and Barcelona.
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POTM
Jesse Lingard – on loan at West Ham – has won Premier League POTM for April!
The midfielder scored four, including a stunning solo goal away at Wolves, and provided one assist.
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GUEN’s THE MAN
French side Marseille are eyeing up a move for Arsenal outcast Matteo Guendouzi, according to reports.
La Provence are reporting that Marseille are looking to move for the 22-year-old who lost his way under Mikel Arteta.
The Frenchman found himself in hot water after his performance against Brighton last season.
And he was loaned at in the summer to Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin, where he has made 24 appearances so far this season.
The Berlin-based club are believed to have an option to by the midfielder for £29million, but it is unclear whether they will follow through with the deal.
Marseille are currently sat 5th in Ligue 1, and they are on course to qualify for the Europa League – which could lure the £40,000-per-week star to France.
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LINGARD STAY?
Former Leeds United midfielder Carlton Palmer believes that West Ham won’t be able to afford Jesse Lingard this summer.
And that could mean that Lingard stays at Man Utd.
Speaking to Football FanCast, Palmer explained: “don’t think they’ll be able to get Lingard on a permanent deal. I think he’s played his way back into the Manchester United starting line-up.
“He we will have to see how he does, but he will probably start at the Euros.
“Manchester United are a massive club and West Ham just don’t pay that type of money on a regular basis and David Moyes knows that.”
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WRIGHT WARNS AGAINST SIGNING CEBALLOS
Arsenal Legend Ian Wright has warned against signing on-loan Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos in the summer.
Wright believes that Arsenal have some very talented players who could fill the void left by the Spaniards departure.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, Wright said: “I don’t think we should be signing Ceballos, I just don’t think he’s what we need now.
‘I think that we’ve got young players coming through who should get an opportunity in front of Ceballos.
“If he’s going to do anything to stay at Arsenal, it would’ve been seen already by now.”
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