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Chelsea are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Hakim Ziyech who has been tipped for a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal are set to test the waters with a move for Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan but their lack of Champions League football may have scuppered any potential deal.Mikel Arteta's side had looked destined to secure a spot in Europe's primary competition but a monumental meltdown has seen arch-rivals Tottenham leapfrog them ahead of Sunday's end of season finale. Two points shy of the old enemy with a vastly inferior goal difference, the Gunners are now left hoping Spurs bottle it in typical fashion to bottom-of-the-table Norwich City.But Tottenham have shown a mettle and a grit that is far different to the weak mentality of previous campaigns.

Erling Haaland has shockingly revealed that he sleeps with his 'five girlfriends' every night and that they are the key to his success.Speaking to Dagbladet, a newspaper in Norway, he said: "I sleep with the five balls for each hat-trick I have scored. I lie in bed and I feel good with them.

Manchester United have reportedly joined Chelsea in considering forking out the eye-watering release clause for Villarreal star Pau Torres. The marauding centre-back, 25, is one of several options being weighed up by the United hierarchy as the Red Devils look to end their defensive woes.

Bayern Munich are ready to launch an approach for reported Manchester United target Konrad Laimer during the summer transfer window. Laimer has been a stand-out performer since moving to RB Leipzig from Red Bull affiliate RB Salzburg back in 2017.

The agent of Karim Adeyemi has confirmed that the forward turned down Manchester United in favour of a move to Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's reported move to Manchester City has been dubbed "unlikely". The Frenchman will be available on a free transfer in the summer as his second stint at Old Trafford comes to an end. Real Madrid, PSG and a return to Juventus could be on the cards with the European trio linked.

Manchester United to sign him in the summer.The Red Devils have hopes of bringing the Leeds ace, 26, to Old Trafford as they look to solidify their midfield. It is thought that the northwest side were readying themselves for a £60million deal this window - but Phillips has thrown his loyalty to his boyhood club, according to the Daily Mail.The England international is a target for a number of sides, not least United who have ambitions of bringing in Phillips for when their new manager, Erik ten Hag, arrives from Ajax at the end of the season.Leeds and United share a bitter rivalry and Phillips sees that as part of the reason that he will not betray the Whites, who he has been with since age 14.

Everton flop James Rodriguez is reportedly eyeing a return to Europe and will slash his wage demands to force through a move.The 2014 World Cup star, 30, is currently on the books at Al-Rayyan though it appears he has played his last game for the Qatari-based outfit. Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra reports Rodriguez has indicated his desire to leave Ahmad bin Ali Stadium and has told super-agent Jorge Mendes to start the search for a new club.The two-time Champions League winner has informed Mendes that he is willing to slash his wage demands to seal a European return - although clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia have already enquired about the situation.

Chelsea this summer for free as he "can't wait for new owners".Chelsea have made a number of attempts to tie the German centre-back down to a new deal this season, but no agreement has been found. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained that Rudiger has always been respectful to the London club, but is in need of a new challenge.In a Tweet, Romano said: "Antonio Rüdiger will leave Chelsea on a free transfer as he can’t wait more than 2 months for new owners.

Everton star Richarlison has signed with a new agency as it emerged Manchester United have held "internal discussions" over moving for the Brazilian. The Red Devils are reportedly preparing for a summer overhaul, with midfielder Nemanja Matic already announcing his departure at the end of the season.

Manchester United hint as competition for his signature increases ahead of the summer.The Benfica star has scored 32 goals in 37 appearances this season, and it's no surprise that the 22-year-old is wanted by many of the top clubs around Europe. United are one of those linked with the striker, and Edinson Cavani even alerted the club's recruitment staff last year according to 90min.A summer move is expected as Nunez has already parted ways with his representatives, putting the likes of United, Arsenal and Newcastle on red alert.

Arsenal could offer Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford an avenue away from Old Trafford in the summer, according to reports.

Chelsea had reportedly agreed a deal to sign Chicago Fire youngster Gabriel Slonina before Roman Abramovich's crippling sanctions hit. The UK Government froze the assets of the Blues owner earlier this month, meaning the Stamford Bridge hierarchy are currently unable to sign players. Talks with the MLS side for goalkeeper Slonina, 17, have broken down as a result, per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.He tweeted: "Chelsea were in advanced talks to sign talented Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina [born in 2004].

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori left out of Gareth Southgate's latest England squad on Thursday, not least because Manchester United calamity Harry Maguire managed to keep his place.Tomori has been making waves in Italy ever since leaving Chelsea in 2021 and has been a near ever-present for Milan - who are currently top of Serie A - this season, but the 24-year-old is finding it difficult to get on Southgate's radar and has only made managed to play once for his country since making his debut over two-and-a-half years ago.Following the squad announcement, disgruntled fans raced onto social media with many insisting that domestic bias played a part in Tomori's omission, particularly since Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guehi - who was playing in the Championship last season - made the cut."Tomori absence is typical Prem bias as well. [He] belongs in over Maguire and Mings," argued YouTuber, and Manchester United supporter, Mark Goldbridge.Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano replied: "Tomori’s playing at top, top level here in Italy with AC Milan… it feels unreal to see Fikayo out of the list.""I think the worst part is he left Chelsea for consistent playing time, got his move to a well known club.

Manchester City saw their ploy to sign former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud prior to his move to AC Milan rejected, according to reports.

Chelsea and their owner Roman Abramovich, with the Russian's sanctions preventing the Blues from currently being able to sign new players.However, back in 2014, Abramovich almost made the biggest signing of all, as Lionel Messi was on the brink of trading Barcelona for Chelsea.Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both made moves this summer, although for the Argentine it was his first transfer since turning pro, but both are very much coming to the end of their careers.However, when Chelsea were close to signing Messi he was in his prime, and it was almost a FaceTime call that sealed the deal for the former Barcelona star, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.After an astonishing 41 goals across all competitions in the 2013/14 season, Messi grew frustrated with the Spanish authorities as he was caught in a tax fraud probe, and the Argentine was tempted by a new life in London under Jose Mourinho, according to Di Marzio.After speaking with former Barcelona team-mate Deco, who also had played at Chelsea, a meeting was scheduled between Messi and Mourinho, but via a rather unconventional FaceTime call.But the call reportedly worked at the time, as Messi went to tell his camp afterwards: "With Mourinho, for how he's spoken to me, I can win whatever I want: he's a winner, go ahead and close the deal."HAVE YOUR SAY: Should Lionel Messi stay at Paris Saint Germain next summer? Comment below.Obviously a move never materialised and Chelsea ended up signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona instead, and according to Fabrizio Romano, after careful consideration Messi decided to continue his life in Spain.Romano said: "Everything collapsed because Barcelona was something special for Lionel Messi.

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Brighton for youngster Toby Collyer. Collyer, 18, has already captained England at youth level and has been touted as one of the best young central midfielders in the country.

Arsenal have been given a huge boost in their reported pursuit of Robert Lewandowski after the Bayern Munich forward admitted he was "open to everything".The Gunners have reportedly joined the race for the Polish hitman, whose contract at the Allianz Arena expires at the end of next season.According to Four Four Two, the north Londoners are one of a number of clubs who may pursue a move for the star this summer following an impasse in contract negotiations. On Sunday, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted that although the forward wanted to stay at Bayern, his future is "absolutely open."He added that at the current time "there are still no talks between Bayern and his agent".Lewandowski himself added more fuel to the fire following an interview with Sky Sport Deutschland.He said: "I am open to everything.

Barcelona sensation Pedri did not actually graduate from the club’s famed La Masia academy.The 19-year-old prodigy has taken European football by storm since bursting onto the scene, cementing his place as a generational talent and one of the Blaugrana’s most crucial players.His precise passing, cushioned first touch and excellent vision since his 2020 first-team debut are typical of a La Masia graduate, even earning him comparisons with club legend Andres Iniesta.But Pedri in fact came through the academy ranks of Las Palmas and only signed for Barcelona in the summer of 2020 after a fantastic debut season in Spain’s Segunda Division.Barcelona signed the phenomenal midfielder for a measly initial fee of €5million (£4million) which has since quadrupled in add-ons, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.Romano claims ex-Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes revealed some at the Catalan club were unhappy with spending that amount on an unproven 17-year-old at the time.But Pedri quickly proved his doubters wrong.With 37 professional appearances already under his belt for Las Palmas, the Gran Canaria native quickly broke into the first-team under Ronald Koeman in 2020.Do you think Pedri will go on to become a Barcelona legend? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

It's reported St Mirren are close to appointing Stephen Robinson as their new manager, paying a substantial fee to take him from Morecambe.