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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Benjamin Sesko, Cody Gakpo, Anthony Gordon
By Sporting Life
09:59 · MON November 07, 2022
The latest gossip from Monday's back pages, including reports of the Cristiano Ronaldo replacements Manchester United are looking at.

Along with Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, Manchester United have added 19-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko to their shortlist replacements for Cristiano Ronaldo. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham are hoping that a lack of Chelsea interest in Anthony Gordon after the Graham Potter hire will give them a free run at signing the Everton man. (The Sun)

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PSV have revealed that a host clubs failed to match Cody Gakpo's transfer valuation in summer, including Manchester United and Leeds. (The Sun)

Reports suggest Arsenal are keeping tabs on Vitoria Guimaraes' defensive midfielder Ibrahima Bamba. (Daily Mail)

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It has emerged that a new backer has joined forces with prospective owner Paul Richardson - another twist in Birmingham City's protracted takeover. (Daily Mail)

Leeds are leading in the race to sign Birmingham youngster George Hall. (Daily Express)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Liverpool for sale, Eden Hazard, Jude Bellingham
By Sporting Life
09:39 · TUE November 08, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including the decision of Liverpool's owners to put the club up for sale.

The failure to secure a breakaway European Super League in 2021 has played a big role in Fenway Sports Group's decision to sell Liverpool, and so too has Todd Boehly's multi-billion dollar purchase of Chelsea, leading John W. Henry to set a £4bn price tag (Mail, Mirror).

Already, Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family have contacted FSG about a potential deal (Mail).

Meanwhile, fans of the Boston Red Sox have reacted favourably to the news, believing it will give their club greater spending power (Mail).

Away from takeover speculation, Liverpool are 'very optimistic' of signing Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham next summer (Express).

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Chelsea are looking to pounce on a breakdown in talks between AC Milan and Rafael Leao to sign the Portuguese forward next summer (Mirror).

In a boost for the Blues, and more importantly England, Reece James could be fit to play in just three weeks, meaning he still has a chance of making the World Cup (The Sun).

Eden Hazard could leave Real Madrid as early as January following a terrible three-year spell, with the parties in talks over a mutual termination (Mail).

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane should both be fit for the World Cup after injury scares (Mail).

Premier League clubs want rules on signing foreign players relaxed but the FA are resistant as they fear it would negatively impact the England team (Times).

New Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has been told to decide the future of Fabio Silva as a priority, with the Portuguese failing to make an impact since joining the club for £35m as a teenager (Athletic).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Endrick
By Sporting Life
11:08 · WED November 09, 2022

The latest gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including reports of the Cristiano Ronaldo saga at Manchester United.

With Erik ten Hag and club executives 'looking to ensure tranquillity' at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly leave Old Trafford this winter. (Daily Mail)

Facundo Pellistri is also hoping to leave United in January, according to reports. (The Sun)

Investors in Dubai are weighing up a $5bn (£4.3bn) for Liverpool (Daily Mirror). FSG will listen to offers of more than £3bn for the Premier League club, US banking sources have told The Times. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ruled himself out of buying the club. (Daily Telegraph)

Reports suggest Arsenal have held 'positive talks' with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk. (Daily Mail)

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A fight is breaking out for Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, with Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain determined to sign the Palmeiras forward. (Daily Mail)

According to reports, Tottenham are interested in signing Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen. (The Sun)

If Manchester United are able to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka in January, Erik ten Hag will immediately look to sign a right-back. (Daily Telegraph)

Memphis Depay is expected to demand a free transfer from Barcelona in January, which could alert some Premier League teams. (Daily Express)

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Watford are in talks with Ben Manga, Eintracht Frankfurt's director of football, over becoming the Hornets' sporting director. (The Athletic)

According to reports, Liverpool have sent scouts to keep tabs on Danish youngster Gustav Isaksen. (Daily Express)

Sunderland chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has admitted the club may have no choice but to sell Ross Stewart this winter. (Daily Record)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Marcus Edwards
By Sporting Life
12:09 · THU November 10, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including news on Jude Bellingham's potential next club.

There is a growing belief, according to those with knowledge of the situation, that Jude Bellingham's next club will be Manchester City (Daily Mail).

Tottenham are planning a January move to re-sign Marcus Edwards, according to reports (The Sun).

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Facundo Pellistri will look to secure a permanent transfer away from Manchester United during the January transfer window, according to reports (Daily Mail).

Wayne Rooney has struck up a bond with the new United manager Erik ten Hag. The former England striker has been a regular visitor to his former club's training HQ in recent weeks, even turning up at times in a club tracksuit (The Sun).

The Old Trafford club are reportedly putting plans in place on signing a big-name striker within the next year but could face severe competition from a number of European giants (Daily Mirror).

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that not signing Heung-Min Son when he was Borussia Dortmund boss is one of the "big mistakes in his life." (Daily Star).

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James Maddison is likely to miss out on England's World Cup squad - despite his electric start to the season (Daily Star).

Gareth Southgate is set to recall Marcus Rashford and is poised to replace the injured Reece James with the Arsenal defender Ben White when he names his 26-man squad on Thursday (The Guardian).

Kyle Walker has told the Three Lions hierachy that he will be fit to play in Qatar and is hopeful of being included in Southgate's squad along with his Manchester City team-mate, Kalvin Phillips (The Times).

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World Cup 2022: Laporte and Rodri in squad but Thiago and De Gea miss out
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Aymeric Laporte and Rodri playing for Spain
Aymeric Laporte (left) has made 15 appearances for Spain while Rodri (right) has 34 caps
Manchester City duo Aymeric Laporte and Rodri are included in Spain's World Cup squad, but Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea miss out.

De Gea, who has 45 caps, has not made an international appearance for two years, while Thiago earned the last of his 46 caps at Euro 2020 last year.

There is also no place in the squad for Paris St-Germain defender Sergio Ramos.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta is among five Premier League players included.

Brighton's Robert Sanchez and Brentford's David Raya are also in the squad, but fellow goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea misses out.

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has been named by boss Luis Enrique despite being sidelined for much of the last two years through injury.

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who only made his international debut in September, will also travel to Qatar along with former Manchester City forward Ferran Torres and ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.

Spain are in Group E alongside Germany, Costa Rica and Japan.

The 2010 World champions take on Costa Rica in their opening match on 23 November.

Spain squad

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sanchez (Brighton), David Raya (Brentford).

Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Hugo Guillamon (Valencia), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Jose Gaya (Valencia).

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Gavi (Barcelona), Carlos Soler (Paris St-Germain), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedri Gonzalez (Barcelona), Koke Resurreccion (Atletico Madrid).

Forwards: Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremi Pino (Villarreal), Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Pablo Sarabia (Paris St Germain), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Ansu Fati (Barcelona).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Marcus Edwards
By Sporting Life
11:46 · FRI November 11, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including news on Jude Bellingham's potential next club.

There is a growing belief, according to those with knowledge of the situation, that Jude Bellingham's next club will be Manchester City (Daily Mail).

Tottenham are planning a January move to re-sign Marcus Edwards, according to reports (The Sun).

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Facundo Pellistri will look to secure a permanent transfer away from Manchester United during the January transfer window, according to reports (Daily Mail).

Wayne Rooney has struck up a bond with the new United manager Erik ten Hag. The former England striker has been a regular visitor to his former club's training HQ in recent weeks, even turning up at times in a club tracksuit (The Sun).

The Old Trafford club are reportedly putting plans in place on signing a big-name striker within the next year but could face severe competition from a number of European giants (Daily Mirror).

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that not signing Heung-Min Son when he was Borussia Dortmund boss is one of the "big mistakes in his life." (Daily Star).

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James Maddison is likely to miss out on England's World Cup squad - despite his electric start to the season (Daily Star).

Gareth Southgate is set to recall Marcus Rashford and is poised to replace the injured Reece James with the Arsenal defender Ben White when he names his 26-man squad on Thursday (The Guardian).

Kyle Walker has told the Three Lions hierachy that he will be fit to play in Qatar and is hopeful of being included in Southgate's squad along with his Manchester City team-mate, Kalvin Phillips (The Times).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Marcus Edwards
By Sporting Life
11:46 · FRI November 11, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including news on Jude Bellingham's potential next club.

There is a growing belief, according to those with knowledge of the situation, that Jude Bellingham's next club will be Manchester City (Daily Mail).

Tottenham are planning a January move to re-sign Marcus Edwards, according to reports (The Sun).

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Facundo Pellistri will look to secure a permanent transfer away from Manchester United during the January transfer window, according to reports (Daily Mail).

Wayne Rooney has struck up a bond with the new United manager Erik ten Hag. The former England striker has been a regular visitor to his former club's training HQ in recent weeks, even turning up at times in a club tracksuit (The Sun).

The Old Trafford club are reportedly putting plans in place on signing a big-name striker within the next year but could face severe competition from a number of European giants (Daily Mirror).

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that not signing Heung-Min Son when he was Borussia Dortmund boss is one of the "big mistakes in his life." (Daily Star).

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James Maddison is likely to miss out on England's World Cup squad - despite his electric start to the season (Daily Star).

Gareth Southgate is set to recall Marcus Rashford and is poised to replace the injured Reece James with the Arsenal defender Ben White when he names his 26-man squad on Thursday (The Guardian).

Kyle Walker has told the Three Lions hierachy that he will be fit to play in Qatar and is hopeful of being included in Southgate's squad along with his Manchester City team-mate, Kalvin Phillips (The Times).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Thomas Tuchel, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jude Bellingham
By Sporting Life
09:27 · MON November 14, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Monday's back pages, including the out of work Thomas Tuchel's latest managerial link.

Transfer business ahead of the January window could start in earnest at the World Cup, with club and officials basing themselves in Dubai for the tournament (Daily Mail).

Erling Haaland will not take part in a warm-weather training camp with the rest of the Manchester City squad (The Sun).

Gareth Southgate hopes to allow his players some contact with their families during the World Cup, despite Covid fears (The Times).

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted he will not be able to compete if any big clubs make a push to sign Jude Bellingham next summer (Daily Mirror).

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Thomas Tuchel is reportedly in line to take over should Atletico Madrid sack Diego Simeone (The Sun).

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has spoken of his concerns about the World Cup in Qatar (The Times).

Manchester United are making transfer specialist Tom Keane's position at Old Trafford permanent ahead of the January window (Daily Mail).

Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst is clinging to his job after club chiefs held crisis talks (Scottish Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Piers Morgan, Edouard Mendy
By Sporting Life
10:06 · TUE November 15, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including further speculation on Cristiano Ronaldo following his bombshell interview.

Cristiano Ronaldo is plotting an escape route to Bayern Munich in January as Manchester United look into possible ways of sacking him for his controversial interview with Piers Morgan (Mail, Telegraph).

Erik ten Hag will hold talks with the United board over Ronaldo's future today (Mirror).

Meanwhile, Roma boss and former United manager Jose Mourinho is exploring the possibility of signing his compatriot in January, with Ronaldo's first club Sporting and their coach Ruben Amorim also interested (Star).

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David Moyes will be given the time to turn West Ham's season around, according to reports, after entering the World Cup break with the Hammers 16th (Mail).

Seventh-tier side Ashton United have made an audacious, tongue in cheek, loan bid for Erling Haaland to keep him match fit during the World Cup break (various).

Wolves could spend big in January because the club's owners are "worried" about relegation, according to new boss Julen Lopetegui (Telegraph).

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been lined up as a potential replacement for under-fire Everton manager Frank Lampard (Scottish Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Piers Morgan, Edouard Mendy
By Sporting Life
13:03 · TUE November 15, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including further speculation on Cristiano Ronaldo following his bombshell interview.

Cristiano Ronaldo is plotting an escape route to Bayern Munich in January as Manchester United look into possible ways of sacking him for his controversial interview with Piers Morgan (Mail, Telegraph).

Erik ten Hag will hold talks with the United board over Ronaldo's future today (Mirror).

Meanwhile, Roma boss and former United manager Jose Mourinho is exploring the possibility of signing his compatriot in January, with Ronaldo's first club Sporting and their coach Ruben Amorim also interested (Star).

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David Moyes will be given the time to turn West Ham's season around, according to reports, after entering the World Cup break with the Hammers 16th (Mail).

Seventh-tier side Ashton United have made an audacious, tongue in cheek, loan bid for Erling Haaland to keep him match fit during the World Cup break (various).

Wolves could spend big in January because the club's owners are "worried" about relegation, according to new boss Julen Lopetegui (Telegraph).

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been lined up as a potential replacement for under-fire Everton manager Frank Lampard (Scottish Sun).

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