LIONEL MESSI will LEAVE PSG at the end of the season, manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed.
He said: “I had a privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football. It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes against Clermont”.
Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou could be confirmed as Tottenham’s new manager as early as next week.
In other news, Manchester City have reportedly opened talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic this summer.
Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister is reportedly set to join Liverpool for a fee of £60million.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Start the Kar
Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has told the club that he wants to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.
Benzema is believed to have been offered a massive deal to move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ittihad.
The Saudis are ready to hand the 35-year-old a mammoth £86million-a-year contract.
The offer includes additional fees for being an ambassador for the country's bid to host the 2030 World Cup as well as a residence in a private neighbourhood.
And it appears the temptation has proved too much for the France international and he has told Real he wants to leave, as per Foot Mercato.
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Kak to the future
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of “Baby Kaka” ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Magpies are on the verge of making Celta ace Gabri Veiga their first summer addition.
Veiga's form has attracted plenty of interest and Real Madrid were one of those looking to snap him up while Manchester City have also scouted him.
According to Marca, however, the playmaker is very close to signing for Newcastle.
The Spain Under-21 international has a £34million release clause in his contract and Celta are resigned to losing their prized-asset once the summer transfer window opens.
- By Kostas Lianos
Lionel Messi leaving
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi is officially leaving Parc des Princes when his contract expires on June 30.
PSG boss Christophe Galtier confirmed the news as he announced Saturday's match with Clermont will be his last.
Galtier said: “I had a privilege of coaching the best player in the history of football.
"It will be Leo’s last match at the Parc des Princes against Clermont”
- By Kostas Lianos
Kai Havertz exit
Chelsea star Kai Havertz has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
The Blues are undergoing a major overhaul under new manager Mauricio Pochettino and the same could go for Real with Carlo Ancelotti's future looking uncertain.
Havertz scored just nine times in 47 appearances during a disastrous campaign for the West Londoners.
According to Marca, however, that has not put off Los Blancos, who have placed the forward on their list of potential transfer targets.
- By Kostas Lianos
On the Prow-l
Wolves are in the hunt for Southampton star James Ward-Prowse, reports SunSport's Tom Barclay.
West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa are also on Ward-Prowse's trail ahead of the summer transfer window.
Now SunSport can exclusively reveal that Wolves are also keen on the midfielder.
Saints are looking for a fee in the region of £40million for the England intrnational.
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Tottenham's harsh tag
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is Tottenham's preferred candidate to take over permanently from Antonio Conte.
And the Hoops are so resigned to losing Postecoglou that they have already started looking around for a replacement.
It is anticipated Spurs chairman Daniel Levy – and incoming football chief Scott Munn – will make a move for the Australian tactician after this weekend's Scottish Cup final.
But a section of Tottenham fans have set up a 'No to Postecoglou' campaign, railing against the potential appointment of the two-in-a-row SPFL winner.
And regardless if he completes a treble on Saturday at Hampden, or not, those supporters claim they "deserve better".
The hashtag #NoToPostecoglou started at the weekend and is now sweeping across Twitter.
- By Kostas Lianos
Mason Mount agreement
Chelsea star Mason Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester United.
According to The Telegraph, Mount is expected to sign with United ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
The same source adds that negotiations between the midfielder and the Red Devils have progressed positively since last Thursday when Erik ten Hag’s men beat the Blues 4-1 at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old has decided to leave the West Londoners and the Premier League giants won’t stand in his way.
In fact, Chelsea will attempt to attract a fee as high as possible to avoid losing the England international for free in 2024.
- By Kostas Lianos
Postecoglou announcement imminent
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou could be confirmed the new Tottenham boss as early as NEXT WEEK.
The Hoops are resigned to losing Postecoglou, 57, and have already started looking for a replacement.
Spurs have remained respectfully silent on the Australian tactician while he and the Celts prepare for the Scottish Cup Final against Inverness.
However, the North Londoners hope to agree a deal as soon as Saturday's Hampden showpiece is out of the way – with the Parkhead boss keen to test himself in England's top flight.
Celtic chiefs will not stand in the way of Postecoglou, whose rolling one-year contract means there won't be any hefty compensation coming their way from Tottenham.
- By Kostas Lianos
Declan Rice twist
Arsenal have been posing as favourites to land West Ham star Declan Rice, however that may no longer be the case according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano said on his Here We Go podcast: “It’s true that there is also Bayern [Munich] interest, but at the moment it’s not that advanced, so Arsenal still feel they are the favourites to sign Declan Rice.
“But again, this is not something guaranteed yet. From what I understand, we had some reports in England the last two, three days that Rice already made it clear that he only wants to join Arsenal. I’m told this is not clear yet.
“I was speaking to some sources and they told me be careful because Declan Rice is keeping all the options open. Of course, Arsenal is a concrete option but this is not 100 per cent guaranteed yet.
“So I think this is still an open race. They want more than £100million for Rice so this going to be a big fight, but for sure Arsenal are in the race.”
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- By Kostas Lianos
Levi Colwill interest
Chelsea received a £30million bid from Brighton for Levi Colwill ahead of the summer transfer window.
After the clubs' respective campaigns, which saw the Blues hit a record low and the Seagulls a record high, Roberto De Zerbi's side has submitted a bid to try and coax Colwill to stay at the Amex Stadium.
However, Sky Sports report the offer was rejected, with the West Londoners having "no plans" to sell the 20-year-old.
The West Londoners are set for a mass exodus of stars this summer, with a bloated squad which saw some players forced to get changed in corridors.
- By Kostas Lianos
Bruno Guimaraes update
Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid as well as Barcelona, reports SunSport's Oscar Paul.
SunSport understands Bruno is set to sign a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
The 25-year-old is already the Magpies' highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which runs out in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
Talks are well advanced to make him the Toon's highest-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s giants.
Liverpool cannot offer the Brazil international Champions League football while Barcelona are still dealing with financial problems.
- By Kostas Lianos
Alexis Mac Allister reminder
Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister appears set to join Liverpool in the summer.
That is according to Football Insider, who claim Mac Allister has agreed to join the Reds.
The same source adds there has been a breakthrough in talks and the midfielder is now on the verge of a £60million move to Anfield.
Personal terms have been reached and the Argentina international has "made up his mind".
The 24-year-old's contract would be worth more than £150,000 per week.
- By Kostas Lianos
Run for Kova
Manchester City have opened talks with Chelsea over a deal for Mateo Kovacic, who is out of contract in 2024.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, City manager Pep Guardiola is keen on adding Kovacic to his squad.
The Premier League champions have already held positive talks with the midfielder's representatives over the past few days.
The Blues are open to selling the 29-year-old playmaker after he entered the final year of his Stamford Bridge deal.
And "concrete talks" have now begun between the Premier League rivals over a summer switch.
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Bruno Guimaraes EXCLUSIVE
Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
SunSport understands the Brazil ace is close to signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
Bruno, 25, is already Newcastle’s highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which expires in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
Talks are well advanced to make his the Magpies' best-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s giants.
Liverpool cannot offer Bruno Champions League football while Barcelona remain dogged by financial problems.
Signed last January for £42million from Lyon, midfielder Guimaraes is well on his way to hero status following a stellar first full year on Tyneside.
The Samba star admitted he held talks with Real Madrid last summer but has repeatedly stated that he wants to stay at Newcastle.
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Good morning footy fans
Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister looks set to join Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window.
That is according to Football Insider, who claim Mac Allister has agreed to join the Reds.
The same source reports there has been a breakthrough in talks and the midfielder is now on the verge of a £60million move to Anfield.
Personal terms have been agreed and the Argentina international has "made up his mind" about his future.
The 24-year-old's contract at Merseyside would be worth more than £150,000-a-week.
Meanwhile, Tottenham will look to step up their pursuit of Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou following Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final.
Spurs are keen on Postecoglou, who will complete a domestic treble this term with victory over Inverness at Hampden Park.
The Australian tactician is known by the North Londoners' incoming chief football officer Scott Munn, a fellow Aussie who will begin his new post from July 1.
The 57-year-old is on a one-year rolling contract with the Celts, meaning he would not prove too costly to prise away from Parkhead.
And Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a move to AC Milan amid new manager Mauricio Pochettino's rebuild.
Loftus-Cheek has given the green light to a switch to the Serie A, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The report adds that Milan see the midfielder as a replacement for Ismael Bennacer, who has been sidelined with a knee injury that will probably keep him out of action until the end of the year.
Chelsea and the Rossoneri are still negotiating a price for the England international, with the Blues wanting £21m.
However, Milan's opening bid is much lower at £13m, though the San Siro outfit are believed to be willing to raise their offer up to £17.2m.
Finally, Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona, reports SunSport's Oscar Paul.
SunSport understands Bruno is set to signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
The 25-year-old is already the Magpies' highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which expires in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League.
Negotiations are well advanced to make him the Toon's best-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s top bidders.
Liverpool can’t offer the Brazil international Champions League football while Barcelona remain dogged by financial problems.
- By Kostas Lianos
Newcastle's special Bru
Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona, reports SunSport's Oscar Paul.
SunSport understands Bruno is close to signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
The 25-year-old is already the Magpies' highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which expires in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
Talks are well advanced to make him the Toon's best-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s giants.
Liverpool cannot offer the Brazil international Champions League football while Barcelona remain dogged by financial problems.
- By Kostas Lianos
Nani on the move
Manchester United legend Nani has been released by Melbourne Victory.
The 36-year-old was once tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
The winger had played in Australia for one season, featuring 10 times and failing to score in all his appearances.
And the former Portugal international will now be looking for a new team as he is a free agent.
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Joao about that
Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix could be on his way straight back to England after being offered to Newcastle.
Felix was stunned to be dumped by Chelsea as soon as his loan ended and is now in limbo.
The forward is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico, who are now trying to get him off the books again.
The Portugal international has also been touted to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football with the Magpies.
Atleti are ready to strike another loan deal with a modest fee plus the player's wages of around £200,000 a week covered.
- By Kostas Lianos
Lionel Messi still on
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is ready to return to the Nou Camp for free but is being prevented by LaLiga rules ahead of his departure from Paris Saint-Germain when his contract runs out in June.
CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs wrote in his column for CaughtOffside: "Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation."
Jacobs added: "So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings. Ansu Fati could be one casualty even though he wants to stay at the club."
He concluded: "It’s hard to see Barcelona completing anything in a matter of weeks, and that’s what gives Saudi Arabia confidence.
"A government-backed offer, supported by the Saudi Pro League, has been on the table since April.
"Messi would earn around £320m-per-year [€370m], almost double Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary. Many of the same dealmakers that took Ronaldo to Al-Nassr are involved."
- By Kostas Lianos
Loftus-Cheek to join Milan
Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a move to AC Milan amid new manager Mauricio Pochettino's rebuild.
Loftus-Cheek has given the green light to a switch to Italy, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The report adds that Milan see the midfielder as a replacement for Ismael Bennacer, who has been sidelined with a knee injury which will probably keep him out of action until the end of the year.
Chelsea and the Rossoneri are still negotiating a price for the England international, with the Blues wanting £21million.
However, Milan's opening bid is much lower at £13m, though the San Siro giants are believed to be willing to raise their offer up to £17.2m.
- By Kostas Lianos
Past the Post
Tottenham will look to step up their pursuit of Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou following Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final.
Spurs are keen on Postecoglou, who will land a domestic treble this term with victory over Inverness at Hampden Park.
The Australian tactician is known by the North Londoners' incoming chief football officer Scott Munn, a fellow Aussie who will begin his new post on July 1.
The 57-year-old is on a one-year rolling contract at Celtic, meaning he would not prove too costly to prise from Parkhead.
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- By Kostas Lianos
Joao Cancelo latest
Manchester City star Joao Cancelo will be sent back to the Etihad after Bayern Munich decided not to take up their £60million option to buy him in a transfer boost for Arsenal.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners are lining up a shock swoop for Cancelo.
Romano claims Barcelona have had “genuine interest since January” in the full-back but any potential move “depends on FFP”.
However, the Italian reporter added that “Arsenal appreciate Cancelo” and that “he’s one of the names in the list” of potential targets for manager Mikel Arteta.
- By Kostas Lianos
Jude Bellingham reminder
Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is set to join Real Madrid, although both clubs are still haggling over the final fee.
Dortmund are holding out for £130million and Bellingham seems certain to land his big move this week or the next.
The deal would include £105m up front with £25m in add-ons and is a significant increase on the £30m the Bundesliga giants paid the midfielder three years ago.
The 19-year-old has favoured a move to Real over Manchester City and Liverpool, who withdrew because they could not afford him.
- By Kostas Lianos
Alexis Mac Allister agreement
Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister looks set to join Liverpool in the summer.
That is according to Football Insider, who report that Mac Allister has agreed to join the Reds.
The same source claims there has been a breakthrough in talks and the midfielder is now on the verge of a £60million move to Anfield.
Personal terms have been agreed and the Argentina international has "made up his mind".
The 24-year-old's contract would be worth more than £150,000-a-week.
- By Emillia Hawkins
BREAKING: Dalot signs new contract
Diogo Dalot has signed a new five-year deal with Manchester United.
Speaking to club media, the 24-year-old said: "Playing for Manchester United is one of the highest honours that you can have in football.
"We have shared some fantastic moments over the past 5 years, and I’ve grown so much and my passion for this incredible club has only increased since the day that I joined.
"As a group of players, we all feel like we are at the start of a special journey right now.
"I can assure you that I will dedicate myself relentlessly to helping this group to achieve our aims and make the fans proud of this team. That drive continues this week with everyone intensely focused on preparations for the FA Cup final."
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