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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kylian Mbappe, Rafael Leao, N'Golo Kante
By Sporting Life
09:38 · WED October 12, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including renewed speculation over Kylian Mbappe's PSG future.

PSG and Chelsea are in a battle to sign Rafael Leao from Milan next summer as the Parisiens plan for the possible exits of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe - especially following recent speculation that the latter will demand a move as early as January (Mail, Telegraph).

Reports in Spain claim Mbappe's only possible January exit route is Liverpool (Sun).

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N'Golo Kante won't sign a new Chelsea deal until he is given some guarantees about playing time, but does want to stay at Stamford Bridge. His future could be determined by whether Barcelona press ahead with a move for Jorginho (both Mail).

Meanwhile Mason Mount will end any lingering speculation by signing a new contract in the next few weeks (Guardian).

Julen Lopetegui has turned down the chance to become Wolves boss (Telegraph).

Jude Bellingham has been advised to join Arsenal rather Liverpool if he chooses to leave Dortmund next summer (Mirror).

Harry Kane is not interested in a move to Bayern and is instead focused on Tottenham according to reports (Independent).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erling Haaland, Denis Zakaria, Harry Kane
By Sporting Life
10:18 · THU October 13, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including the huge price tag on Erling Haaland if he was to leave City.

Erling Haaland would be allowed to leave Manchester City in two years if a foreign club pays his £175m (€200m) release clause (The Times).

The Glazers would consider selling Manchester United if a bid was made in excess of a staggering $10bn (The Times).

Chelsea are reportedly looking into terminating the contract of Denis Zakaria, just two months after his summer arrival on loan from Juventus (The Times).

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Chelsea are in talks with Southampton as they look to appoint Joe Shields to head up their recruitment (Daily Mail).

The Blues are also targeting Norwich's Stuart Webber as their next sporting director (The Sun).

Christian Pulisic has said he is "extremely happy" at Chelsea amid a slow start to the season where he has been handed just two starts in the league (Daily Mail).

Reece James is expecting good news when he undergoes a definitive scan on a knee injury that has threatened his World Cup dream on Thursday (Daily Mail).

Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to splash out more than £88m to secure Harry Kane (The Sun).

Rangers star Leon King is attracting interest from three Premier League giants, according to a report (Scottish Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Tuchel, Bruno Guimaraes
By Sporting Life
16:15 · FRI October 14, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including the latest from PSG and Kylian Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe is at the centre of PSG's squad split with players angry at his privileged role (Daily Mail).

Thomas Tuchel would be interested in taking charge of England after the World Cup if Gareth Southgate were to step down (The Times).

Chelsea are poised to name ex-Manchester City super scout Joe Shields as their new director of recruitment (Daily Star).

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has been spotted meeting Barcelona chiefs at a restaurant in the city (The Sun).

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Newcastle will refuse to sell Bruno Guimaraes to Real Madrid in January, despite significant interest (Daily Mirror).

Chelsea want to sign Konrad Laimer in a triple raid of RB Leipzig next summer, according to reports (The Sun).

Marcelo Gallardo announced that he will not return to coach River Plate after his contract ends in December (The Athletic).

Liverpool hold renewed hope of signing Kylian Mbappe after Paris Saint-Germain's wantaway forward previously held a meeting with Reds owner John W Henry on his private jet (Daily Express).

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Thomas Tuchel 'has turned down job offers from two unnamed Premier League clubs' since his departure from Chelsea (Daily Mail).

World Cup chiefs are planning 'sober tents' for boozed-up fans in Qatar (Daily Star).

Dan Ashworth says Newcastle's targets are to catch Manchester City, develop the academy and qualify for Europe so they can attract top talent - all while adhering to FFP rules (The Times).

N'Golo Kante could be ruled out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after relapsing from his hamstring injury, according to reports (Daily Mail).

Newcastle United are pursuing Vasco de Gama's highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos (Daily Mail).

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Betting tips: Our best bets, free previews and predictions for all sports
By Sporting Life
16:31 · SUN October 16, 2022
Below is a full list of Sporting Life's current recommended bets across racing, football and more sports including golf, cricket, tennis and darts - plus the latest free bet offers.

These selections, prices and bookmakers were all verified at the time of publication and help to make up our profitable tipping record.

You'll find tips listed at the top of all our betting previews as we seek to ensure we are fully transparent and that the prices reflect the market when our content is published.

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Charlton v Portsmouth (Mon Oct 17 - 20:00)

1pt Draw at 49/20 (Unibet)
1pt Over 3.5 goals at 29/10 (Unibet, Bet UK)
Villarreal v Osasuna (Mon Oct 17 - 20:00)

3pts Over 12.5 Villarreal total shots at 7/10 (Unibet)
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NFL betting tips
Week 6 (Oct 16)

2pts New England Patriots (+2.5) to beat the Cleveland Browns at 24/23 (SBK)
2pts New York Jets (+8.5) to beat the Green Bay Packers at 5/6 (General)
2pts Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes 2+ passing touchdowns each at 5/6 (Sky Bet)
2pts Dallas Cowboys (+6.5) to beat the Philadelphia Eagles at 19/20 (SBK)
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3pts Mike Evans over 64.5 receiving yards at 10/11 (bet365)
3pts Rondale Moore over 44.5 receiving yards at 10/11 (bet365)
2pts Matt Ryan to throw 1+ interceptions at 5/6 (Sky Bet, bet365)
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Cricket betting tips
ICC T20 World Cup specials (Oct 16-Nov 13)

3pts Devon Conway top New Zealand tournament batsman at 13/5 (Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook)
1pt Devon Conway top tournament batsman at 33/1 (Coral, Labbrokes)
2pts Dawid Malan top England tournament batsman at 4/1 (General)
1pt Dawid Malan top tournament batsman at 40/1 (Sporting Index)
2pts Josh Hazlewood top Australia tournament bowler at 11/4 (General)
1pt Josh Hazlewood top tournament bowler at 25/1 (Sporting Index)
1pt Anrich Nortje top tournament bowler at 40/1 (William Hill, Sporting Index)
3pts Haris Rauf top Pakistan tournament bowler at 4/1 (General)
2pts Tom Cooper top Netherlands tournament batsman at 4/1 (General)
1pts George Dockrell top Ireland tournament batsman at 22/1 (Sky Bet)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Mauricio Pochettino, Frenkie de Jong, Cristiano Ronaldo
By Sporting Life
12:26 · TUE October 18, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including Aston Villa's potential replacement for Steven Gerrard.

Aston Villa will make an ambitious attempt to convince Mauricio Pochettino to step back into management with the Midlands club as Steven Gerrard enters the most critical week of his year in charge (Daily Telegraph).

Liverpool are interested in bringing in long-term Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona (Daily Mail).

De Jong has criticised a "campaign with lots of lies" regarding his salary amid this summer's transfer saga linking him with an exit (Daily Mirror).

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has dismissed the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo joining the club amid suggestions Joao Felix could move the opposite way (Daily Mirror).

Atletico are reported to have entered the race to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard (The Sun).

Antoine Griezmann has begged the Atleti Madrid fans for forgiveness following his permanent move back to the club from Barcelona (Daily Mail).

Rangers ace Leon King has been advised to reject any potential moves to Manchester United and Newcastle after the defender was linked with a transfer to the Premier League (Daily Express).

Chelsea's pursuit of Rafael Leao has suffered a blow after AC Milan chiefs intimated they would meet with the player's father at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in order to discuss a new contract (Daily Express).

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Arsenal are "ready" to make two signings in January if the right players are available, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is claimed to want both a central midfielder and a winger if possible (Daily Express).

Wolves have interviewed Peter Bosz, the former Borussia Dortmund and Ajax manager, as they intensify their search for a new head coach (Daily Telegraph).

Tottenham have been told that selling Harry Kane for £88m in the summer would represent "good business" as the England captain has been linked with a move to Chelsea and Bayern Munich (Daily Express).

Brentford have opened talks with manager Thomas Frank over a new contract, despite the fact he only signed his latest deal in January (Daily Telegraph).

Joe Gomez is in the frame for a shock England recall for the World Cup (The Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: David de Gea, Mauricio Pochettino, Michael Carrick
By Sporting Life
16:52 · WED October 19, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including David de Gea's Manchester United future.

Erik ten Hag is yet to decide whether David de Gea will be offered a new contract by Manchester United (Mirror).

Meanwhile, both United and Arsenal face a losing battle in their desire to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January according to the striker's agent (Express).

Aston Villa want Mauricio Pochettino to replace Steven Gerrard as manager (Telegraph).

Ex-Villa striker Dion Dublin says the club should go for Rafa Benitez instead (Express).

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Patrick Vieira isn't concerned about Wilf Zaha being out of contract in the summer and has challenged the Crystal Palace winger deliver more consistently (Mail).

Frank Lampard has urged Anthony Gordon to keep improving and says he isn't worried about keeping hold of the Everton star (Mail).

Middlesbrough could name former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick as manager by the weekend (Sun).

Wolves are in talks with former Ajax, Dortmund and Lyon boss Peter Bosz and current QPR head coach Michael Beale over their vacancy (Sun).

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos' contracts to be resolved before the World Cup (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: David de Gea, Mauricio Pochettino, Michael Carrick
By Sporting Life
16:52 · WED October 19, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including David de Gea's Manchester United future.

Erik ten Hag is yet to decide whether David de Gea will be offered a new contract by Manchester United (Mirror).

Meanwhile, both United and Arsenal face a losing battle in their desire to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January according to the striker's agent (Express).

Aston Villa want Mauricio Pochettino to replace Steven Gerrard as manager (Telegraph).

Ex-Villa striker Dion Dublin says the club should go for Rafa Benitez instead (Express).

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Patrick Vieira isn't concerned about Wilf Zaha being out of contract in the summer and has challenged the Crystal Palace winger deliver more consistently (Mail).

Frank Lampard has urged Anthony Gordon to keep improving and says he isn't worried about keeping hold of the Everton star (Mail).

Middlesbrough could name former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick as manager by the weekend (Sun).

Wolves are in talks with former Ajax, Dortmund and Lyon boss Peter Bosz and current QPR head coach Michael Beale over their vacancy (Sun).

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos' contracts to be resolved before the World Cup (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, Aston Villa
By Sporting Life
12:33 · FRI October 21, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, including the latest on the Cristiano Ronaldo saga.

Furious Erik ten Hag wants Cristiano Ronaldo out of Manchester United after sensationally axing him from his squad, with the United legend almost certainly having played his last game for the club (The Sun).

Chelsea are ready to allow Romelu Lukaku to remain on loan at Inter Milan next season before writing off millions by selling him, according to reports in Italy (The Sun).

Sports governance specialist Tony Simpson, who led the appointment of the PFA's first black chief executive, is at the centre of the Government's plans to establish an independent football regulator (Daily Mail).

Aston Villa are eyeing Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Frank after sacking head coach Steven Gerrard on Thursday night (Daily Telegraph).

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Gary O'Neil insists he is content as Bournemouth caretaker boss amidst calls for him to be handed the job permanently (The Independent).

Former Rangers defender Calvin Bassey was reportedly wanted by English Premier League leaders Arsenal before his big money summer move to Ajax (Daily Record).

Crystal Palace are considering a January move for Blackburn forward Ben Brereton Diaz (The Sun).

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has said he never felt any pressure from the club to select Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Old Trafford (The Athletic).

Naby Keita has been pictured taking part in a squad training session just one day after Liverpool beat West Ham 1-0 in their Premier League clash at Anfield (Daily Mail).

Ilkay Gundogan is a shock target for Turkish club Galatasaray, with the Germany international midfielder having less than a year left on his Manchester City contract (The Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Youssoufa Moukoko
By Sporting Life
08:41 · MON October 24, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, including

Manchester United will allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave in the January transfer window, according to reports. But first he will sit down for crunch talks with Erik ten Hag on Monday (The Sun).

Aston Villa will only have to pay just over €10m (£8.67m) to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new head coach as the club remain in talks with the Sporting Lisbon manager (Daily Telegraph).

Liverpool lead the race to sign Borussia Dortmund starlet Youssoufa Moukoko ahead of Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG, with the 17-year-old forward set to become a free agent next summer (Daily Mail).

Manchester City are monitoring Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after he helped demolish Liverpool, according to reports (Daily Star).

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Chelsea are interested in signing Ronaldo after his fall-out with Ten Hag, reports suggest (The Sun).

Raphael Varane's hopes of going to the World Cup have been boosted, with reports the France defender will be available for selection next month (Daily Mirror).

Lionel Messi could make his 1,000th career appearance with Argentina in the World Cup final - and fans reckon it is his destiny to lift the trophy (Daily Star).

Kylian Mbappe's PSG mega-contract will see the forward earn over £547m in three years, according to reports (Daily Mail).

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Thomas Frank insists he is enjoying life at Brentford despite featuring on Aston Villa's list of possible replacements for Steven Gerrard (Daily Mail).

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in £90m Benfica defender and Manchester United target Antonio Silva.

Harry Maguire is ready for a Manchester United return to boost his England World Cup prospects (The Sun).

Tottenham could make a bid for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni, reports suggest (The Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Napoli, Heung-Min Son, Real Madrid
By Sporting Life
09:09 · TUE October 25, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including reports that Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting a return to Italy.

Cristiano Ronaldo could move back to Italy and join Napoli with no Premier League clubs seemingly interested.

Long before that possibility, however, his chances of any playing time before the World Cup hinge on whether he backs down to Erik ten Hag so he can be named in Manchester United's squad to face Sheriff on Thursday (both Sun).

Ten Hag is reportedly keen to bury the hatchet (Times).

Meanwhile, United are preparing a move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong and have drawn up a shortlist of Jonathan David, Patrik Schick and Moussa Dembele as they look to sign a forward next summer (Mail, Mirror).

However Ajax technical director Edwin van der Sar has moved to distance himself from speculation that he is set to move to Manchester United (Mail).

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Real Madrid want to sign Tottenham star Heung-Min Son this summer according to multiple reports (Mail).

One-time Real target Kylian Mbappe, meanwhile, could be leaving PSG as the club is worried they cannot afford to pay his wages (Mail).

AS Monaco technical director Laurence Stewart is set to be appointed to a similar role at Chelsea according to reports (The Athletic).

He could be very busy with Chelsea fighting it out with Arsenal to sign Brighton forward Leandro Trossard (Express).

The Blues also reportedly want Napoli striker Victor Osimhen (Mail).

Hakim Ziyech could be leaving though, as Chelsea are willing to do a swap deal to bring in Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot (Mail).

Another player set to leave is summer signing Gabriel Slonina who is expected to go out on loan in January (Express).

Arsenal have made Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic their number one target and are willing to throw Albert Sambi Lokonga in as a makeweight in a £52.5m deal (Sun).

Both Nottingham Forest and Fulham are battling to sign Brazilian youngster Pablo Maia (Sun).