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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Manchester United
By Sporting Life
10:38 · FRI November 10, 2023
Kevin De Bruyne could leave Manchester City in the summer, according to reports, with Saudi club Al Nassr strongly linked with the midfielder as they plan to link him up with Cristiano Ronaldo (The Sun).

Raheem Sterling could face a ban after appearing to throw an object back into the crowd during Chelsea's chaotic Premier League clash with Tottenham on Monday (Daily Mail).


Tottenham are reportedly in negotiations with Galatasaray to cut Tanguy Ndombele's loan move short (Daily Express).

Manchester United weighed up a deal for Yann Sommer before they splashed the cash on Andre Onana this summer (The Sun).

Tottenham fear Micky van de Ven is set for a lengthy spell out injured, despite hoping he will not require surgery. Estimates suggest Van de Ven could be out until January at the earliest, although Tottenham are yet to put a firm timescale on his return and delayed an initial scan (Daily Telegraph).

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Real Madrid have decided to drop their interest in Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in Spain (Daily Mail).

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is expected to be sidelined until the New Year after sustaining another knee injury (The Athletic).

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Sean Dyche has hailed Dele Alli's growing influence as a makeshift coach behind the scenes as he gave a candid insight into the Everton midfielder's quest to relaunch his career (Daily Mail).

Moises Caicedo has revealed Enzo Fernandez begged him to join Chelsea in the summer (The Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Anthony Gordon, Jadon Sancho, Callum Wilson
By Sporting Life
08:19 · THU November 16, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including Scotland's bid to convince Anthony Gordon to switch international allegiance.

Scotland are hoping to persuade Anthony Gordon to switch his allegiances to the Tartan Army after Gareth Southgate's latest snub in again omitting the Newcastle winger from the England squad. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, Gordon's club Newcastle are weighing up January moves for Bayer Leverkusen and Germany's £20m-rated defender Jonathan Tah, 27, and Sporting Lisbon's Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 19. (The Sun)

On the injury front, Magpies and England striker Callum Wilson faces between four to six weeks out with a hamstring issue. (The Athletic)

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Elsewhere, Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho is wanted by Saudi side Al Hilal in the January transfer window, while the Red Devils are upping their interest in Benfica wonderkid Joao Neves. (The Sun)

But the Premier League giants are refusing to let Sancho leave Old Trafford on the cheap - despite Erik ten Hag wanting rid of the exiled winger. (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace are among the Premier League clubs monitoring Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley. (The Sun)

Former Rangers star Ryan Kent has been linked with a quickfire return to Ibrox despite only leaving the Scottish Premiership side for Turkish outfit Fenerbahce in the summer. (Scottish Sun)

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Chelsea are ready to rival Arsenal for the signature of Corinthians' teenage Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Moscardo. (Evening Standard)

The Blues are not in talks to purchase the former Earls Court Exhibition Centre site for a potential relocation from Stamford Bridge, according to the company overseeing the multi-billion pound redevelopment project. (The Athletic)

Arsenal, meanwhile, have claimed Poland centre-back Jakub Kiwior is "untouchable" amid interest from Italian giants AC Milan and Roma. (The Sun)

Bayer Leverkusen full-back Alex Grimaldo has opened the door to a future move to Real Madrid - despite spending eight years at El Clasico rivals Barcelona. (The Athletic)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Andre, Raphael Varane, Antoine Griezmann
By Sporting Life
09:03 · TUE November 21, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including news of the many goings-on at Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window.

It is reported that Fluminense’s Andre set to join Fulham 'in the coming days'. (Daily Express)

Bayern Munich have been informed it is 'possible' that Raphael Varane would be allowed to move on by Manchester United in January. (Daily Mirror)

Everton's hopes of Tottenham waiving a £10m fee for Dele Alli have diminished after they blamed them for over-spending that has resulted in Everton’s 10-point deduction. (Daily Mail)

Antoine Griezmann reportedly will not be leaving Atletico Madrid for Manchester United in January, despite rumours linking him with a move to Old Trafford. (Daily Express)
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David Dein, Arsenal’s former vice-chairman, has warned Everton's recent points deduction for breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules could be a "disaster" for Chelsea and Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

With a decision on Jorginho's Arsenal future to come after February, the player’s agent admits contract talks are "at a standstill". (Daily Mirror)

Evan Ferguson's newest long-term contract with Brighton does not include a release clause. (The Athletic)

According to reports, football director John Murtough will be replaced once Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United is confirmed. (Daily Mail)

John Obi Mikel has claimed that his former teammate Eden Hazard was offered a £50m contract to play in Saudi Arabia before deciding to retire. (Daily Mirror)

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According to reports, if Everton’s next set of accounts fall foul of profit and sustainability rules, they could be punished again by the Premier League. (Daily Express)

Leeds’ owners, 49ers Enterprises, have sold a minority stake in the club to Chris and Ted Ackerley, investors in the Seattle Kraken. (Daily Mail)

Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host the 2024 Copa America opener on June 20, while Miami's Hard Rock Stadium will host the tournament final on July 14. (The Athletic)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ivan Toney, Manchester United, Declan Rice
By Sporting Life
13:58 · FRI November 24, 2023
Chelsea have joined a three-way transfer scrap for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to reports (Daily Mail).

But the Daily Mirror are reporting that Brentford are determined to keep hold of their returning striker in January.

Former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is much admired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he ponders appointing a new face to that role at Manchester United once his investment in the club is ratified (The Independent).

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces a crucial decision over the futures of Casemiro and Raphael Varane once he takes control of football operations at Manchester United (Daily Mail).

While the Daily Express report that United will not let Varane leave in January on loan but could countenance a permanent departure for a fee between £18m and £26m (Daily Express).

Questions are being asked by lawyers and experts whether Manchester United and Wolves were investigated at all by the Premier League after being fined for breaching UEFA FFP rules (The Sun).

Declan Rice has been elevated into England's senior leadership group, joining Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker ahead of Euro 2024 after becoming a key member of Gareth Southgate's squad (Daily Mail).

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Manchester United face losing another player to the Africa Cup of Nations in January after defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka was approached to play for DR Congo (Metro).

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has called on the football authorities to hit aggressive bosses with tougher punishments to deter copycat behaviour on the touchlines (Daily Mail).

Wolves have joined Brighton and Eintracht Frankfurt in showing interest in Viktoria Plzen's £10m-rated striker Rafiu Durosinmi (Daily Telegraph).

Arsenal are planning to offer a new deal to versatile defender Takehiro Tomiyasu to stave off interest from Bayern Munich (Daily Telegraph).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Victor Osimhen, Jadon Sancho, Unai Emery
By Sporting Life
10:32 · MON November 27, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Monday's back pages, including Chelsea making Victor Osimhen their target for January.

Chelsea are reportedly set to make Victor Osimhen their main transfer target for the January window, sources within Italian media expect him to be open to a move. (Daily Telegraph)

Arsenal legend Tony Adams has claimed that the Gunners could have held off Manchester City to win the Premier League last season with Unai Emery instead of Mikel Arteta. (Daily Mirror)

Lyon manager Fabio Grosso has finally broken his silence on the injuries he suffered when the Lyon team bus on the way to Marseille. (Daily Mail)

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Sheffield United legend Paddy Kenny has quit his first managerial job after 33 days, leaving non-league side Goole Town AFC. (The Sun)

Tottenham reportedly might have to wait for Juventus to make a move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho before negotiating a deal with the Turin giants for Samuel Iling-Junior. (Daily Mirror)

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City boss Pep Guardiola is glad to have John Stones back in the squad but has no intentions of rushing him back to action. (The Sun)

Celtic defender Liam Scales is reportedly a transfer target for a top European side ahead of the January window. (Scottish Sun)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jadon Sancho, Manchester City, Ben White
By Sporting Life
10:51 · FRI December 01, 2023
If Juventus' attempts to sign Jadon Sancho are reliant on the Italian club finding funds from elsewhere, the sale of Samuel Iling to Tottenham could set some transfer dominoes in motion (Daily Mirror).

The hearing into Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges may not begin for at least another year (Daily Mail).

Andre Onana is increasingly concerned he could struggle to win back his place at Manchester United if he goes to the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon next year (Daily Telegraph).

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Robbie Keane is moving back to Israel this weekend to take charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv for the first time since fleeing the country following the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7 (Daily Mail).

Everton could be at risk of another points deduction this season after it was confirmed that any new breach of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules should be dealt with by the end of May (The Times).

Steve Bruce has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new Republic of Ireland boss in a blow to his former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane (Daily Mirror).

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to instruct a new-look Manchester United recruitment team to prioritise homegrown talent as he aims to fire the club back to English football's summit (Daily Mail).

Arsenal are in advanced talks with Ben White and are hopeful of agreeing a new deal before Christmas.

Manchester United's board may have a new option to replace Erik ten Hag if the Dutchman is deemed surplus to requirements, as Max Allegri is reportedly interested in a move to the Premier League (Daily Express).

The International FA Board were fielding requests from leagues all over the world to trial sin-bins next season within 24 hours of giving the green light for the experiment this week (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Joao Palhinha, Donny van de Beek, Will Still, Samuel Iling-Junior
By Sporting Life
10:22 · WED December 06, 2023
German champions Bayern Munich will reportedly face competition from Premier League sides for the signature of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha. (Daily Telegraph)

Former Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold left before he was pushed out from the club, however, football director John Murtough is reportedly keen to work with Ineos as they finalise their takeover next week. (Daily Mail)

Former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has reportedly rejected an offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad that would have made him one of the world's top-paid coaches. (The Sun)

David Beckham's Inter Miami are reportedly finalising the transfer of Luis Suarez on a one-year deal. (The Athletic)

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Stade de Reims manager Will Still is believed to be on Sunderland's shortlist to replace Tony Mowbray. The 31-year-old reportedly impressed owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus whilst he was at Reims. (The Guardian)

Donny van de Beek has reportedly offered himself to Barcelona in his attempts to force an exit from Old Trafford in January. (The Sun)

West Ham United have triggered a one-year option on Pablo Fornals' contract to keep him at the club up to 2025. (The Athletic)

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Arsenal's Thomas Partey could reportedly be put on the market by the club during the January window. (Daily Star)

Meanwhile rivals Tottenham are reportedly keen on bringing Juventus youngster Samuel Iling-Junior back to England. (Evening Standard)

Barcelona could reportedly hand a liTransfer rumours and football gossip: Joao Palhinha, Donny van de Beek, Will Still, Samuel Iling-Junior
By Sporting Life
10:22 · WED December 06, 2023
German champions Bayern Munich will reportedly face competition from Premier League sides for the signature of Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha. (Daily Telegraph)

Former Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold left before he was pushed out from the club, however, football director John Murtough is reportedly keen to work with Ineos as they finalise their takeover next week. (Daily Mail)

Former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has reportedly rejected an offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad that would have made him one of the world's top-paid coaches. (The Sun)

David Beckham's Inter Miami are reportedly finalising the transfer of Luis Suarez on a one-year deal. (The Athletic)

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Stade de Reims manager Will Still is believed to be on Sunderland's shortlist to replace Tony Mowbray. The 31-year-old reportedly impressed owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus whilst he was at Reims. (The Guardian)

Donny van de Beek has reportedly offered himself to Barcelona in his attempts to force an exit from Old Trafford in January. (The Sun)

West Ham United have triggered a one-year option on Pablo Fornals' contract to keep him at the club up to 2025. (The Athletic)

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Arsenal's Thomas Partey could reportedly be put on the market by the club during the January window. (Daily Star)

Meanwhile rivals Tottenham are reportedly keen on bringing Juventus youngster Samuel Iling-Junior back to England. (Evening Standard)

Barcelona could reportedly hand a lifeline to either Aaron Ramsdale or David de Gea to replace injured no.1 Marc-Andre ter Stegen. (The Sun)

Fulham are reportedly yet to restart talks with defender Tosin Adarabioyo despite his deal expiring in six months' time. (Evening Standard)feline to either Aaron Ramsdale or David de Gea to replace injured no.1 Marc-Andre ter Stegen. (The Sun)

Fulham are reportedly yet to restart talks with defender Tosin Adarabioyo despite his deal expiring in six months' time. (Evening Standard)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Man Utd, Joao Palhinha, Julen Lopetegui
By Sporting Life
07:58 · FRI December 08, 2023
Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for Casemiro, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho as well as other squad members as Erik ten Hag looks to cut down his squad to players who want to be part of his project (Independent).

Meanwhile, confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club is now not expected to be announced until the week after next (Mail).

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Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is under increasing pressure after banishing captain Joe Worrall and fellow defender Scott McKenna from first-team training, with his future thought to hinge on Saturday's trip to Wolves (Mail, Telegraph).

Julen Lopetegui is favourite to replace Cooper should Forest sack him this weekend (Guardian).

Another manager under pressure is Roy Hodgson, whose future at Crystal Palace is under scrutiny after one win in eight matches (Mail).

Arsenal want to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in January, with Thomas Partey likely to leave if that move does happen. Fulham have already lined up Brazil Fluminense's Andre as a potential replacement (Mirror, Telegraph).

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The American company trying to complete a takeover of Everton has loaned the club more than £100m while seeking approval for the deal (Times).

Sunderland are in talks with 35-year-old Swedish coach Kim Hellberg over their managerial vacancy (Times).

Harry Kewell could be set to leave Celtic, with reports suggesting the coach is wanted by Yokohama Marinos (Daily Record).

Alfredo Morelos could be set for a return to British football with several clubs eyeing up a January move (Scottish Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Victor Osimhen, Ivan Toney and Viktor Gyokeres
By James Cantrill
11:37 · TUE December 12, 2023
According to reports, Chelsea will move to sign a high-profile striker in January but due to FFP concerns, will have to offload players first (Guardian).

Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres are all on Chelsea’s shortlist. The former scored 20 goals for Brentford last campaign. There is also reported unrest between Osimhen and his current club Napoli after the club made a series of TikTok's mocking the striker.

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Chelsea are set to put seven players on the transfer list in January, summer signing Axel Disasi is potentially one despite starting 14 games this term (Daily Express).

The Blues are also considering cashing in on England midfielder Conor Gallagher (Daily Mail).

According to reports in Spain, Jadon Sancho has been offered to Barcelona in exchange for Raphinha (The Sun).

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Due to a lack of playing time, Everton want to recall Mason Holgate from his loan at Southampton. Middlesbrough, Watford and Rangers are reportedly interested in signing the defender in January (The Sun).

Despite the 5-0 thrashing against Fulham in midweek, West Ham insist they remain 100% behind David Moyes. The Scottish supremo is yet to be offered a new contract though which expires at the end of the season (Daily Telegraph).

Graham Potter tops a "highly ambitious" shortlist to take over as Stoke City manager according to reports (The Sun).

Dwight Yorke is ready to be considered as Sunderland’s next manager despite not getting a response from the club when he applied for the last vacancy eventually filled by Tony Mowbray. The former frontman claimed it was a "bit of a slap in the face" but appears ready to get his heart broken again (Daily Express).

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Everton duo Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are under serious consideration by England boss Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2024 (Daily Mail).

Dean Smith looks to have fought off competition from Frank Lampard and is expected to be confirmed as Charlotte FC manager in the next few days. The North Carolina outfit are currently 9th in the MLS (Daily Telegraph).

After registering complaints three months ago, Aston Villa have received new shirts from their kit manufacturer Castore. Both the men and women's team said the tops were becoming too heavy with sweat and it was affecting performances (Daily Telegraph).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Graham Potter, Jadon Sancho, Serhou Guirassy, Raphael Varane
By Sporting Life
12:53 · THU December 14, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including reports Graham Potter will succeed under-pressure Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is being lined up to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager after meeting with incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe - but ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is also in the running. (The Sun)

The Red Devils' failure to qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League has left a £28m dent in the club's transfer budget and could put more pressure on the club to sell players in January. (Daily Mail)

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Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek are the two likeliest departures from Old Trafford in the January transfer window but Manchester United would also listen to offers for Casemiro and Raphael Varane. (The Times)

But Barcelona have ruled out a swap deal involving Sancho and Raphinha, while Van de Beek's huge wages could block a move to his keenest admirers Eintracht Frankfurt. (The Sun)

Manchester United transfer target Serhou Guirassy, the Bundesliga's second leading scorer behind Harry Kane, has rejected a new deal at Stuttgart. (The Sun)

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Bayern Munich assistant coach Anthony Barry is a leading candidate for the Republic of Ireland job but it would require a compensation package to land him from the Bundesliga champions after joining them earlier this year. (Daily Telegraph)

Staying on the managerial front, Sky Bet Championship side Stoke City have reportedly "held initial talks" with former Rangers boss Michael Beale to replace the sacked Alex Neil. (Daily Record)

Tottenham have no interest in letting Barcelona target Giovani Lo Celso go in January - and certainly not on loan. (The Sun)

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Chelsea will listen to offers for out-of-favour left-back Ian Maatsen in next month's transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

Everton and Burnley are among the clubs keeping an eye on former Derby youngster Archie Brown. (Daily Mail)

Crystal Palace intend to sign a central midfielder and a left-back in the January transfer window, with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ready to leave. (Evening Standard)

Forward Abdallah Sima, on loan at Rangers from Brighton, has admitted he would love to make a permanent move to Ibrox. (Scottish Sun)