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James Rodriguez Olympiacos contract TERMINATED after just eight months

Former Real Madrid and Monaco attacker James Rodriguez is in transfer limbo once again after his contract with Olympiacos was terminated after eight months of joining the club. The 2014 World Cup star joined the Greek club at the start of the 2022-23 season and made 23 appearances. During his eight-month stay at the club, the 31-year-old scored five goals and provided six assists before his contract was terminated. With his contract terminated, Rodriguez became a free agent and could sign for any club this summer. However, the midfielder has not played since February due to an injury. Read more: Alexis Alexis Mac Allister’s father put clubs on alert after statement on sons’ Brighton future But according to Spanish publication AS, he could be soon seen in action, with Turkish giants Galatasaray and Besiktas already in touch with him over a possible transfer. The club announced the termination with a tweet: “Olympiacos FC and James Rodriguez have decided to terminate their cooperation. James will always be part of our club and a member of the “red-and-white” family. We want to thank him for his service, and we wish him every success in the future.” Since leaving Real Madrid, Rodriguez has seen his career nosedive badly, with spells in Everton, Al-Rayyan and Olympiacos following since. However, the Colombian would hope he soon signs a deal with either which would allow him to return to the pitch.

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Alexis Alexis Mac Allister’s father put clubs on alert after statement on sons’ Brighton future

The father of Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed that he expects his son to leave the Seagulls this summer. Mac Allister saw his profile rise considerably after playing a crucial role in Argentina’s run to World Cup glory in Qatar last November. His performance at the tournament alerted several Premier League giants, who have since voiced an interest in signing the 24-year-old. According to reports, Manchester City, Tottenham, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Chelsea are all closely monitoring Mac Allister, who signed a new three-year contract in October. Juventus are also among the sides from Europe keen on the Brighton man. Read more: Liverpool pull out of Jude Bellingham’s race And now the player’s father, Carlos, who is heavily involved in managing Mac Allister’s career, has confessed he expects the midfielder to be in a new club ahead of the coming season. “Normally, the next l transfer window will find him playing for another club,” Carlos said via 90min. “We don’t know which one. The talks are just beginning in general, but it is most likely that Alexis will be playing for another team in July.” Brighton are unhappy with Mac Allister and his entourage for the way they have handled the issue of his availability in the summer and have warned that they will not be pressured to sell.  The Seagulls have proven that they can stand their ground when big clubs come for their star players, with Arsenal’s unsuccessful pursuit of Moises Caicedo a perfect example of their stubbornness. 

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Arsenal and Man United target Julián Brandt sign new Dortmund deal

Borussia Dortmund have announced that Julian Brandt has signed a new contract that will keep him at Signal-Iduna Park until 2026. The midfielder’s previous deal was set to expire next summer, but the Bundesliga giants have successfully negotiated an extension after several weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiation over new terms. The new deal comes as a blow for clubs interested in Brandt, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle United all interested in the player, while Italian clubs Inter and Napoli were also keeping a watchful eye on negotiations. Read more: Erling Haaland compared to Messi and Ronaldo  BVB confirmed on Tuesday that Brandt has committed his future to the club. Brandt said in a club statement: “Even after four years, I still have a lot of fun every single day being part of this very team, standing on the pitch with these guys and playing football for this highly emotional club with its extraordinary fans. “To be honest, the feeling of being in the right place at the right time has always been the most important point in my sporting life. “And that won’t change either. I’m looking forward to the next few years in black and yellow. And I’m sure we’ll have the opportunity to celebrate something big together.” Having sealed a deal for Brandt, Dortmund might attempt to tie down the highly sought-after Jude Bellingham to a new contract. The English midfielder is wanted by Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid but could stay back at Signal Iduna Park beyond this summer after Liverpool pulled out of the race due to his price tag. Meanwhile, Dortmund are still in the Bundesliga title fight and could still pip Bayern Munich to the title this season, given the Bavarians’ struggles. Should they win the title, it will help them in future negotiations and could persuade Bellingham to stay.

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Liverpool pull out of Jude Bellingham’s race

Liverpool have reportedly given up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. The Reds were keen on signing Bellingham this summer after identifying the Englishman as the face of their new project.  But new reports on Tuesday claim that Jurgen Klopp’s men have dramatically decided to pull out of the race to sign the youngster as they prioritise a significant squad rebuild instead. Read more: Jurgen Klopp’s wants Nicolo Barella to strengthen his struggling midfield According to a report by GOAL, the financial outlay needed to sign Bellingham this summer convinced Liverpool to abandon the deal and seek cheaper alternatives that would benefit the entire team.  Borussia Dortmund had placed a £120 million ($149m) price tag on the 19-year-old, who has two years left on his contract but who is expected to look to move clubs at the end of the season. Liverpool believe they could get two or three other quality players with that amount and have taken the early and pragmatic decision to focus on a group of signings this summer rather than one stellar addition who would blow their entire kitty. Klopp and the Liverpool transfer team have identified Chelsea’s Mason Mount as a possible alternative to Bellingham. The England midfielder will cost way less than Dortmund want for Bellingham, given that he has a year left on his contract at Chelsea and wants to leave Stamford Bridge. As a result, the Blues will be forced to sell him this summer to avoid losing him for free next year. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Wolves’ Matheus Nunes is understood to have cooled. Still, Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, Bayern’s Ryan Gravenberch, Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners and Luka Sucic of Salzburg are all admired.

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Man Utd planning HUGE summer clear-out 

Manchester United are reportedly planning to sell as many as 13 players this summer in order to properly replenish Erik ten Hag’s squad. According to the Daily Mail, the Red Devils are keen on a squad overhaul, and have identified at least 13 players that they consider dead weight, who could be sold this summer to generate funds for a squad rebuild. Erik ten Hag’s side are currently facing ownership uncertainty and are also walking a tightrope with Financial Fair Play given their incredibly bloated squad. But they are  now planning to address their squad size and are ready to move on over a dozen first team players and popular names. Read more: Erling Haaland compared to Messi and Ronaldo  Cheif among those that could be sold is Annthony Elanga. The Swede has attracted plenty of interest, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly keen. Also, defender Eric Bailly is also seti to be moved on at the end of his unsuccessful loan spell at Marseille. Ivorian youngster Amad Diallo is set to be given a chance in the first team next season, while Facundo Pellistri could then be sent on loan for further experience, following his breakthrough season at Old Trafford. United could also try to sell club captain Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek. The club has transfer targets in mind and have already spoken to the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, giving new transfer negotiator Matt Hargreaves plenty to get busy with over the coming months

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Jurgen Klopp’s wants Nicolo Barella to strengthen his struggling midfield

Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barea this summer. The Reds are in the market this summer for a midfielder as they are  determined to strengthen that department of their team, given that they have struggled massively in that area this season. They have long been linked with Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, but they face fierce competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City for the signature of the England international. Read more: Joao Cancelo insists Bayern career has been ‘positive’ despite a disappointing start Apart from Bellingham, Brighton star Moises Caicedo is also a target. But the Ecuadorian has been linked with a number of top Premier League sides and might elude Jurgen Klopp’s side given that they might not qualify for the Champions League next season. According to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, Liverpool have now placed Barella at the top of Klopp’s wishlist of midfield reinforcements along with Bellingham and Caicedo. But as it the case with Bellingham and Caicedo, the Premier League side could face competition in the race for Barella. Chelsea are reportedly interested in the 26-year-old, although the Blues might be restrixyed by finances given their £600m spending spree across the last two transfer windows. It’s expected that Barella would cost Liverpool around £65m – a hefty fee, though potentially cheaper than what they could sign Bellingham or Caicedo for.  The Italian is happy with life at the San Siro and is contracted there until 2026.  But Inter could be forced to sell if a big offer comes in for their midfielder.

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Joao Cancelo insists Bayern career has been ‘positive’ despite a disappointing start

Bayern Munich full-back Joao Cancelo has insisted that “his heart is in the right place” and is not worried, claiming that his Bayern career has been “positive” despite struggling to get minutes. The Portuguese international sealed a move to the Allianz Arena in a short-term loan deal in January. The agreement includes a permanent purchase option after the first six months.  However, things have not gone as planned for Cancelo, who has struggled to find his feet in his new surroundings and fell down the pecking order under former manager Julian Nagelsmann. Read more: Cody Gakpo admits to confusion over his Liverpool role A change in management did not immediately transform his fortunes as new boss Thomas Tuchel benched him in his first game in charge against Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga. However, despite his struggles in Germany, Cancelo has stated that he is putting everything in training to turn around his fortunes and can “always be counted upon”. “I see my start at Bayern as positive. There’s always a certain adjustment period for footballers. That’s why I tried to integrate myself into the team as quickly as possible, to get to know the teammates & the system,’ he told the official club website.  “Sometimes it is said that I may not have a very simple personality. But my heart is in the right place,” he added. “And you can always count on me. Everyone and everything at FC Bayern is focused on absolute success. Here you work really hard in every single training session – I really like this mentality. I’m happy to be here and to play for this great team.” Despite not getting enough minutes in Germany, Bayern rate Cancelo highly, and the club’s director Hasan Salihamidzic has insisted that “Cancelo is a top player” and “will get his games.”

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Man United make decision of Marcel Sabitzer 

Manchester United have reportedly decided to make Marcel Sabitzer’s loan move from Bayern Munich permanent in the summer. According to a report by 90min, Erik ten Hag is a fan of the Austrian midfielder and wants United to sign him permanently when his loan deal at the club expires this June.  Sabitzer joined United on loan from Bayern on deadline day in January and has made eleven appearances in all competitions. He has enjoyed his time at Old Trafford since Christian Eriksen and Casemiro were sidelined due to injury and suspension.  Ten Hag is keen to boost the quality of United’s midfield ahead of next season, and the club considers Sabitzer a potential bargain to do so on a permanent deal. Read more: PSG concede defeat in the quest to extend Lionel Messi’s contract  It remains to be seen if Bayern Munich, under new coach Thomas Tuchl will want to sell the player. Sabitzer had been out of favour at Bayern under former boss Julian Nagelsmann.  But as per the report, the situation has stayed the same under new coach Tuchel, and Bayern will not stand in the player’s way of a permanent exit. They are prepared to sell for a sum similar to what they initially paid RB Leipzig in August 2021 – around €16m (£13.7m). Apart from Man United, other European sides are interested in Sabitzer. But he is understood to be happy at United, having settled well since arriving. So United are the player’s first choice.

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Cody Gakpo admits to confusion over his Liverpool role

Liverpool January signing Cody Gakpo has admitted that he doesn’t know Jurgen Klopp’s long-term plan amid uncertainty over his current role in the Liverpool tactical set-up. The Netherlands international joined Liverpool in January for a reported £35.4m and has proven to be an intelligent addition. This comes after struggling in his first few games. The forward has scored four goals since his move to Anfield, including two against Manchester United, a record 7-0 win. But despite his improved form, Liverpool have struggled to win games in recent weeks and are now on a run of four games without a win.  Read more: Robert Lewandowski reveals he wanted to join Man Utd Speaking to the press, Gakpo has discussed his side’s poor run of form and their upcoming game against league leaders Arsenal. Although the forward admitted that things are not going how Liverpool wants, he insisted on looking at the positives of the recent performances. “I think if you see this game [against Chelsea], we got a point here, and it is a small step in the right direction, and for me, it is something for the club to get some momentum again and start winning games again,” he said. “Obviously, when you don’t have support from the home crowd, it’s slightly different, but I don’t know. We just have to be better in the away games. We wanted to win here, but in the end, we made a step in the right direction if you compare it to the last game, so we have to keep building on that and improve.” Gakpo also spoke about the uncertainty around his best position in the team. The 23-year-old has recently played as a number nine but admitted that he’s tactically unsure where his future lies. “I have played almost every game in that central position, and for me, it is just about getting used to that position. I don’t know the long-term plan. You will have to ask the manager,” he added. “For sure [Firmino has helped], Bobby is an amazing player and person. He tries to help me where I can, and I really appreciate that. I like to be here and having a good time.”

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PSG concede defeat in the quest to extend Lionel Messi’s contract 

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly accepted that Lionel Messi is unlikely to extend his contract in the French capital. The Argentina international is out of contract at Parc des Princes this summer and had opened contract discussions with the club after the World Cup. However, Messi and PSG have failed to reach an agreement since then, and there is now a big chance that the 35-year-old will not renew his contract.   Read more: Wolves ready to make a huge offer for Dani Ceballos According to reports making the rounds in the UK, PSG have now accepted that it is unlikely that the 35-year-old will stay at Parc des Princes beyond this season. That further opens the door to a return to Messi’s former club Barcelona, who have sent representatives to discuss a deal that will bring Messi back.  Last week Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste admitted that the club is ‘in contact’ with Messi and his representatives about a return two years after his exit. “Leo and his family know my affection for them,” he told reporters.  “I participated in the negotiations that unfortunately did not lead to success. “I’m gutted that Leo could not continue at our club. Of course, if you talk about La Masia, you talk about Messi. But, of course, I would love to see him come back for what it could represent at a sporting, social and economic level.  “And I think the fans, too, because beautiful stories in life have to have a happy ending. And we are in love with Messi, and I think Messi is in love with Barça and the city of Barcelona. So we are in contact with them, yes.” Messi’s father, Jorge, will reportedly fly to Barcelona within the next week to resume discussing a transfer back to Camp Nou. 

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