Transfer news and gossip column: Man United to PAY Alexis Sanchez to leave, Gareth Bale to reject Tottenham return, Leroy Sane set for Man City exit?

Transfer news and gossip column: Man United to PAY Alexis Sanchez to leave, Gareth Bale to reject Tottenham return, Leroy Sane set for Man City exit?
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Wednesday’s papers and online3Real Madridhave made a move for France midfielder Paul Pogba, withManchester United open to letting the World Cup winner go for 150million. (The Independent)Unitedcould pay Alexis Sanchez 12m to leave the club and spend next season on loan atInter Milan.(Daily Mirror)Manchester City forward Leroy Sane could join Bayern Munich this summer, with the German giants in discussions with City over a potential transfer. (Daily Record)Chelsea are reportedly holding out for 100m from Real Madrid for star man Eden Hazard, despite reports a 86m deal has been agreed. (Evening Standard)Barcelona’sChampions League defeat toLiverpool convinced the club to sign Antoine Griezmann, who has announced he is leavingAtletico Madridthis summer. (Marca)Getty3

Alexis Sanchez could be PAID by Manchester United to leave the club this summer

Gareth Bale will turn down a return toTottenham to remain at Real Madrid, with reports claiming he is in no rush to leavethe Spanish giants with three years remaining on his 600,000-a-week contract.(Daily Mirror)Manchester Unitedboss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer threatened to sell half the squad after their final-day defeat byCardiff.(The Sun)But Anthony Martial will NOT be sold this summer, because he is one of Red Devils co-chairman Joel Glazer’s favourite players.(ESPN)Barcelona are one step away from signing Ajaxs in-demand 19-year-old centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.(Marca)The LaLiga champions also want to sell former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho this summer, but will not let him leave for less than 100m (86.8m). (Sport)Getty3

Gareth Bale is not is Zinedine Zidane’s plans at Real Madrid, but the Welshman does not want to leave

Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon would prefer to join Tottenham over Manchester United this summer, because he wants to stay in London and work under Mauricio Pochettino.(Evening Standard)Manchester Unitedare put off byNapoli’s90m asking price for centre-back Kalidou Koulibably and could instead targetLeicester’sHarry Maguire andInter Milan’s Milan Skriniar. (The Independent)LeedsUnited have urgedSwanseawinger Daniel James to hold off agreeing a move toManchester United, in the event the Championship club win promotion to the top flight.(Football Insider)

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is already planning for next season at Manchester United, irrespective of whether he will still be at Old Trafford. Here, Football Paradise examines the landscape as United continue to deliberate over whether to hand the popular Norwegian the permanent manager's job.
Manchester United news: 'Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can't attract

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In 2015, after a summer of rumour and speculation, Manchester United accepted defeat in their attempt to get David De Gea to sign a new contract and agreed to sell the Spaniard to Real Madrid

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Chelsea FC are being linked with moves to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Borussia Dortmund forward Alexander Isak this summer, according to reports in the British media.
Chelsea engineering a move for Robert Lewandowski

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Valencia vs Arsenal live on talkSPORT: Commentary, stream and confirmed line-ups for Europa League semi-final clash. Arsenal are in Spain tonight as they look to get the job done against Valencia and book their place in the Europa League final.
Arsenal vs Valencia LIVE: Europa League semi-final 2019

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Marcelo Bielsa has cast doubt on his future as Leeds manager by refusing to confirm whether he will remain in charge of the Elland Road club should their promotion bid fail. Leeds have been one of the front-runners for promotion for much of the season, but their form over the past few weeks has all but stopped them securing a top two finish and
Leeds United news: Marcelo Bielsa refuses to confirm whether
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on the cards? The Whites have all but missed out on automatic promotion to the Premier League, so must instead face the play-offs Marcelo Bielsa has cast doubt on his future as Leeds manager by refusing to confirm whether he will remain in charge of the Elland Road club should their promotion bid fail.
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Football-mad French parents barred from naming baby 'Griezmann Mbappe' French families are now free to choose first names - up until 1993 they had to pick from an approved list - but local
French parents prevented from naming their child 'Griezmann

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ESPN has acquired the multi-platform broadcast rights (Internet, TV and Mobile Streaming) for the SKY Bet EFL 2018-19 season in the USA. The England Championship matches will be aired on ESPN's digital platforms channels (ESPN3, WatchESPN ESPN+)

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Bournemouth defender Adam Smith could be out for up to three months after picking up a knee injury against Newcastle earlier this month. The full-back was stretchered off after receiving eight
Adam Smith: Bournemouth defender out for three months

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Mauricio Pochettino warned Tottenham that a "painful" rebuilding job is required to bring their squad to the same level as the new stadium. Looking beyond the current campaign, Pochettino
"It's going to be painful": Pochettino sends summer warning

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Manchester United should sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now no plan and no edge - he is the wrong man for the job England Women stars in high spirits ahead of World Cup as they jet out to France
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken 'big risk' ahead

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England's Under-21 side were held by a resilient young Poland side in a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate. Aidy Boothroyd's side had plenty of possession in Bristol, but failed to convert their superiority into genuine goalscoring chances.
Northern Ireland ease past Estonia as Jones stars to help get

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ManUtd News - Ashley Young posts perfect response after Arsenal fan hurled coin at players. HEADS OR TAILS The Red Devils made it through to the fifth round of the competition after goals from
Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United player ratings: Paul Pogba

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Premier league winners 2016. Leicester City are a handful for the big six teams they can easily beat man united and Chelsea they are definitely the best team in England. Is this a true reflection of Top spot in Premier League? Look at the premiership table see who top. V 16 Comments

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Mauricio Pochettino 'won't be allowed to join Man Utd - not even for £50m' Daniel Levy won't let the Argentinian boss leave even for his £34m contract - and a £16m sweetener
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy raps Mauricio Pochettino AND

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