Jude Bellingham has been identified by Real Madrid as the chief target of the 2023 summer transfer window according to many reports. But the problem is that Liverpool are also planning to make a move for the 19-year-old next summer and rival Madrid.

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Manchester City's pursuit of Erling Haaland has taken a significant step forward, with the club agreeing terms with the player's representatives.

Sportream understands that a suitable financial package which would make Haaland the Premier League's highest-paid player on more than £500,000 a week - has been given the nod.


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Manchester City are now expected to trigger the 21-year-old striker's £63million release clause at Borussia Dortmund and, if all goes according to plan, what is likely to be a five-year deal should be sealed in the next week or so.

Last week, Dortmund insisted that nothing had been agreed and added that they were seeking a conclusion with others, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, in the hunt.


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There was a hope the player would extend his contract for a year. But Man City have remained quietly confident throughout the process and are now closing in on the prolific forward manager Pep Guardiola craves.

The Spaniard missed out on bringing Harry Kane to the club last summer, and despite topping the Premier League, City have at-times looked short up front.

Leeds-born Haaland, who has also played for Red Bull Salzburg and Molde, scored twice in Dortmund's 6-1 thrashing of Wolfsburg on Saturday to make it 33 goals in 31 appearances for club and country this season.

His father, Alf-Inge, played for City and has been heavily involved in the negotiations.

In March, according to reports, it was revealed that Man City were in the box seat for Haaland, who is viewed as Europe's hottest property, and that personal terms have been discussed.



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A salary in excess of £500,000-a-week would propel him beyond the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, who pockets around £385,000.

Should the deal go through, Haaland could make his bow in Manchester City colours in the United States, with the club looking at crossing the Atlantic to play two friendlies in July.

However, his native Norway are in Nations League action four times in June, with their last match against rivals Sweden, taking place on June 12.


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In this video, we have compiled a list of the top 20 highest paid goalkeepers in the world as of 2021/2022, and their current weekly wages

Goalkeepers are among the lowest-paid players in football, despite the fact that the bulk of them are vital to each squad and the club as a whole.

While goalkeepers work tirelessly to keep their teams from allowing goals with spectacular and world-class saves, the majority of them earn less than forwards, midfielders, and most defenders.

Fortunately for some goalkeepers, their clubs are willing to compensate them for their efforts, as we will see in this article on the top 20 highest paid goalkeepers.

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Football is a very lucrative sport that is played in over 200 countries worldwide. With more than 250 million people playing this sport, football is also one of the most watched sports nowadays.

Given its popularity, there’s no doubt that many footballers were able to snatch millions of dollar worth of contracts with some sports associations and renowned teams.




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Chelsea and Manchester City are monitoring the progress of Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell.

The recent performances of Mitchell have earnt him a call-up to the England squad, and now some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League are taking a look at him.

According to The Sun, Chelsea and Manchester City are showing their interest in the left-back, who has only missed eight minutes of football in the league this season. Newcastle and Tottenham are also keeping their eye on the 22-year-old.

Mitchell has been a key part of Crystal Palace’s impressive season, with them recently advancing to the FA Cup semi-final.

Chelsea have stiff competition in Mitchell’s position, with Marcos Alonso and Ben Chilwell. Manchester City however, are currently playing Joao Cancelo (usually a right-back) on his weaker side.

Despite Cancelo excelling in this position, Kyle Walker turns 32 in a few months, which could see the Portuguese defender switching back to the right-hand side. Walker’s performances aren’t as impressive as they once were, with Gareth Southgate opting not to name him in his England squad.

Mitchell sits second in the table for tackles this season, showing his defensive capabilities. To play in a Pep Guardiola system, his attacking ability is just as important, so it would be interesting to see him test himself in a side where he has to attack more than defend.

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Paris Saint-Germain succumbed to an iconic 3-1 loss away at Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Parisians were, by and large, the inferior side, conceding three goals to Karim Benzema in the second half of the match. As a result, their biggest stars have now begun to enter the headlines for one reason or another.




According to Romain Molina, PSG want to get ‘rid’ of Neymar Jr, even if it means sustaining a colossal financial loss. The Brazilian’s contract is set to end in the year 2025, and the French giants want to part ways with him as soon as possible.

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Xavi needs his players to offer not only creativity but also discipline. Neymar is known to be a winger, and this is a position that the Spaniard might need strengthening in, but not through this version of the Brazilian. Over the course of the past few years, he has evolved to play more and more centrally in ways that the gaffer cannot afford.




Off the ball, Neymar’s movement is far from what Barcelona need. The Catalans need someone to drag defenders out of place and create pockets of space in the final third, something Neymar does not do enough without the ball, even though he can achieve it in possession through his dribbling.

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This is something transfer target Erling Haaland can do brilliantly, which is in part a reason why the Blaugrana want him.




With regards to his position in the wider areas, Xavi needs players who will offer permanent width. Neymar does not do that anymore. He needs his own desire to drift inside to be compensated for by another wide player, in the form of a full-back.



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Neymar’s arrival in Paris

Ever since Neymar left Barcelona in 2017, he has had many ups and downs with PSG. A number of these have to do with the injuries he has suffered since his arrival at the French capital. In addition to this, he has had some disciplinary issues with his side.




Despite the constant entries and exits from the team’s dynamics, the Brazilian’s numbers are quite impressive. He has scored 91 goals and provided 57 assists for the Parisians in 135 games, numbers surpassed by very few players in Europe’s top 5 leagues.


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Despite how much PSG want to get rid of Neymar, and how brilliant he is, or can be, Barcelona cannot be his destination.




Why not Barcelona?

The Brazilian has evolved into a very different type of footballer, one who Xavi Hernandez cannot make use of. Even though his profile was perfect for the club when he was at Barcelona, he would definitely destabilise the team now.

In fact, Neymar was playing as a no. 10 for a large part of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure and was even deployed as an attacking midfielder vs Madrid.




The current Barcelona do not use overlapping fullbacks anymore, preferring to deploy them almost as midfielders. Sergino Dest had to change his ways to fit Xavi’s, and essentially, Adama Traore’s style.

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Neymar’s hybrid of a winger and a typical number 10 is not what Xavi wants or needs. As such, if Neymar were to make a return to the Catalan capital, it would be to the detriment of his tactical plans.




Not to mention Neymar’s contract runs for another three years, and he would cost a fortune – not only in terms of transfer fees but his wages. He is one of the highest-paid players in the world, and Barça, right now, cannot match that.

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Chelsea and Liverpool will face off in the Carabao Cup final in just a matter of hours as the first major trophy of the season is decided.




The Blues cruised past Tottenham in the semi-finals while Liverpool required some second-leg magic from Diogo Jota against Arsenal to book their place at Wembley.


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Former Liverpool star Luis Garcia has trolled Chelsea over his infamous goal against them in the 2005 Champions League semi-final.



Garcia was awarded a goal that never actually crossed the line in a dramatic 1-0 win at Anfield, which sent Liverpool through to that season’s final, where they again had a memorable night with a penalty shoot out victory over AC Milan after a 3-3 draw in Istanbul.

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Chelsea forward Kai Havertz believes the attention surrounding Romelu Lukaku ‘too hard’ after the Belgian has received widespread criticism in the press.



Lukaku was dropped for Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against LOSC Lille after a poor display against Crystal Palace.



Speaking to Mail Sport, Havertz has opened up on Lukaku’s season so far and compared it to his arrival at Chelsea.

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The much anticipated match of the season is finally upon us as Chelsea face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

The Blues walk into the game following a 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League round of 16 whilst Liverpool beat Leeds United 6-0 at Anfield in the Premier League.

Having clinched UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup earlier this season, Thomas Tuchel’s side will keen to come out top and claim their first domestic trophy under the German tactician.

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Chelsea are currently sitting third in the Premier League, with ten points behind second-placed Liverpool. Neither side have claimed a win over the other side in their last two meetings this season, with both league fixtures ending in a stalemate.

The Blues are on a run of six straight wins in all competitions, whilst the Reds are are unbeaten in their last 12, with their defeat coming against Leicester City last year.

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Barcelona look to finish off an excellent month of February when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Camp Nou in a crucial La Liga clash.

Barça booked a ticket in the Europa League Round of 16 thanks to a sensational win over Napoli in Italy, in what has been described by most as their best performance of the season. Xavi Hernández has his team firing on all cylinders, but that momentum can be quickly stopped by a very tough Athletic Bilbao side.




The Blaugrana need all three points to continue to control their destiny in the league, but Los Leones will look to make it difficult. Let’s see how Barça could line up on Sunday.

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Mark Lawrenson is backing Liverpool FC to beat Chelsea FC on penalties in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

The Reds warmed up for their cup final with a resounding 6-0 win against Leeds United at Anfield on Wednesday night thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk.



Liverpool FC have won their last nine games in all competitions, including victories over Inter Milan in the Champions League and Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta will leave Stamford Bridge this summer due to failing to agree terms on the length of a new contract.




Azpilicueta, affectionately known as ‘Dave’ by the Chelsea faithful, recently became the first player in the club’s history to complete a clean sweep of trophies having won every trophy available to him.



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Tammy Abraham has admitted he wants to return to former club Chelsea in the future.




According to Corriere dello Sport, Abraham hopes to one day return to the club he started his career at. Chelsea have a £68m buy back clause which will activate next summer, should they want to explore the option of bringing him back to Stamford Bridge.

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The United States international was full of praise for his Blues team-mate after their win in the Champions League last-16 first leg

Christian Pulisic has revealed how he tried to keep up with N'Golo Kante before scoring Chelsea's second goal against Lille on Tuesday night.The Blues took a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals by beating Lille 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

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Stunning defensive stat highlights how difficult it will be to knock Chelsea out of the Champions League

Chelsea are in a commanding position in the Champions League last 16 after a 2-0 over Lille. But one underlying stat showcases the real quality of the team.

Following this 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge, The Blues have now broken a Champions League/European Cup record by becoming the first team to win five consecutive home games without conceding a goal.

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Antonio Rudiger still has ambitions with Chelsea despite his contract being set to expire this summer.



The German centre-back has become a key part of Thomas Tuchel’s side since he took charge and impressed as the Blues lifted the Club World Championship on Saturday.



And Tuchel has revealed that, following that historic win, the conversation he had with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich after the final.





It comes as Blues winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is weighing up his options as he considers his future after being presented with the opportunity to play for Ghana despite having three caps for England.

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