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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Manchester United, Richarlison, Lionel Messi
By Sporting Life
10:22 · TUE February 14, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including reports that tech mogul Elon Musk is preparing a £4.5bn takeover bid for Manchester United.

Amidst strong interest from the middle east to takeover Manchester United, Elon Musk is reportedly believed to be interested in making a move for the Red Devils and is preparing a £4.5bn bid.

Reports from Spain suggest that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are interested in summer moves for Richarlison and Christian Pulisic, respectively. (Both Daily Mail)

Wayne Rooney is believed to be interested in a return to England – the former Manchester United and Everton forward is currently manager of MLS outfit DC United. (The Sun)

Southampton have had positive talks with former Leeds manager Jesse Marsch to become their new manager. (Daily Mirror)

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Done deals: Every completed transfer
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Leeds are considering interim options after ruling out Alfred Schreuder for the role of manager, Nuno Espirito Santo and Steven Gerrard have been linked. (Daily Mail)

David Beckham has been asked to be involved in various rival bids for the ownership of Manchester United. (Daily Telegraph)

Marcel Sabitzer is open to the possibility of staying at Old Trafford beyond this summer. (Daily Mail)

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Following the breakdown of relations, PSG are believed to be preparing for the departures of both Lionel Messi and Neymar. (Daily Mirror)

Joel Glazer and Avram Glazer may plan a shock bid to fully take over Manchester United by buying out their four siblings. (The Sun)

Charlton Athletic owner Thomas Sandgaard is reportedly in talks with US businessman Marc Spiegel about a potential sale and could face legal action after previously agreeing a deal with a rival group. (The Athletic)

Chelsea’s big-money signing of Enzo Fernandez could prove to be a roadblock in Arsenal’s summer move for Declan Rice. (Daily Express)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Declan Rice, Manchester United, Romeo Beckham, Liverpool
By Sporting Life
13:27 · WED February 15, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including reports that Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice.

Despite Declan Rice's strong links to Chelsea, Arsenal are the current favourites to sign West Ham's captain and it could be for a lower fee than Hammers boss David Moyes has suggested. (Daily Express)

Chelsea could turn their attention to compatriot Jude Bellingham, the Blues face competition from across the continent though to secure the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. (Daily Telegraph)

UEFA will not block the bid from Qatar Investment Authority to buy Manchester United. It is expected to be made by the end of the week. (Daily Express)

Though Aston Villa are expecting offers for Emiliano Martinez in the summer, they are under no pressure to sell the World Cup-winning goalkeeper with him contracted until 2027. (Daily Mail)

Paper Talk: Tuesday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Jesse Marsch, who guided Leeds to safety last season, has told the Southampton hierarchy he is ready to take the job and repeat the feat. The American boss is reportedly raring to become the Saints' new manager following Nathan Jones' dismissal.

With Alfred Schreuder out of the running to become Leeds boss the Yorkshire club may be forced to appoint an interim manager until end of season. Nuno Espirito Santo and Steven Gerrard are available, but the latter has his reservations. (Both Daily Mail)

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has hinted Erik ten Hag could join the German club later in his career. (The Sun)

The United States, Mexico and Canada will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. (The Athletic)

David Beckham's son Romeo made it a Valentine's Day to remember by scoring an injury-time winner for Brentford B. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool fans are taking legal action against UEFA following the trauma they suffered during the Champions League final last year with almost 3,000 set to claim compensation. (Daily Express)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Declan Rice, Manchester United, Romeo Beckham, Liverpool
By Sporting Life
13:27 · WED February 15, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including reports that Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice.

Despite Declan Rice's strong links to Chelsea, Arsenal are the current favourites to sign West Ham's captain and it could be for a lower fee than Hammers boss David Moyes has suggested. (Daily Express)

Chelsea could turn their attention to compatriot Jude Bellingham, the Blues face competition from across the continent though to secure the Borussia Dortmund midfielder. (Daily Telegraph)

UEFA will not block the bid from Qatar Investment Authority to buy Manchester United. It is expected to be made by the end of the week. (Daily Express)

Though Aston Villa are expecting offers for Emiliano Martinez in the summer, they are under no pressure to sell the World Cup-winning goalkeeper with him contracted until 2027. (Daily Mail)

Paper Talk: Tuesday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Jesse Marsch, who guided Leeds to safety last season, has told the Southampton hierarchy he is ready to take the job and repeat the feat. The American boss is reportedly raring to become the Saints' new manager following Nathan Jones' dismissal.

With Alfred Schreuder out of the running to become Leeds boss the Yorkshire club may be forced to appoint an interim manager until end of season. Nuno Espirito Santo and Steven Gerrard are available, but the latter has his reservations. (Both Daily Mail)

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has hinted Erik ten Hag could join the German club later in his career. (The Sun)

The United States, Mexico and Canada will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. (The Athletic)

David Beckham's son Romeo made it a Valentine's Day to remember by scoring an injury-time winner for Brentford B. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool fans are taking legal action against UEFA following the trauma they suffered during the Champions League final last year with almost 3,000 set to claim compensation. (Daily Express)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Lionel Messi, Neymar, Mason Mount
By Sporting Life
10:18 · FRI February 17, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, including Lionel Messi's future.

Lionel Messi's father Jorge held further talks with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday over a new contract to extend his stay in France, with no discussions having yet been held with other interested clubs, which include MLS franchise Inter Miami (Daily Mail).

Saudi Arabia has joined the race for a full buyout of Manchester United, as bids from Qatar are also expected on Friday (The Telegraph).

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are all monitoring Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount's contractual situation ahead of possible summer offers, although reports in Spain suggest he will be offered to Atletico Madrid as part of a deal to sign Joao Felix on a permanent deal (The Sun).

Nottingham Forest are set to ask Premier League chiefs if they can recall Steve Cook into their 25-man squad to face Erling Haaland and Man City on Saturday (The Sun).

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Neymar is facing more questions about his professionalism after he was pictured playing poker and then eating at McDonald's following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich (Daily Mirror).

Qatari investors are confident they will win the battle to buy Manchester United and any sale could even be closed as early as the end of April (Daily Mail).

Bayern Munich have told Manchester United it will cost them £18m to turn Marcel Sabitzer's loan move to Old Trafford into a permanent transfer in the summer (Daily Mail).

Atletico Madrid have emerged as potential candidates to sign Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in the summer with the Reds running out of time to tie him down to a new contract (Daily Mirror).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Lionel Messi, Neymar, Mason Mount
By Sporting Life
12:42 · SAT February 18, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, including Lionel Messi's future.

Lionel Messi's father Jorge held further talks with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday over a new contract to extend his stay in France, with no discussions having yet been held with other interested clubs, which include MLS franchise Inter Miami (Daily Mail).

Saudi Arabia has joined the race for a full buyout of Manchester United, as bids from Qatar are also expected on Friday (The Telegraph).

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are all monitoring Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount's contractual situation ahead of possible summer offers, although reports in Spain suggest he will be offered to Atletico Madrid as part of a deal to sign Joao Felix on a permanent deal (The Sun).

Nottingham Forest are set to ask Premier League chiefs if they can recall Steve Cook into their 25-man squad to face Erling Haaland and Man City on Saturday (The Sun).

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Neymar is facing more questions about his professionalism after he was pictured playing poker and then eating at McDonald's following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich (Daily Mirror).

Qatari investors are confident they will win the battle to buy Manchester United and any sale could even be closed as early as the end of April (Daily Mail).

Bayern Munich have told Manchester United it will cost them £18m to turn Marcel Sabitzer's loan move to Old Trafford into a permanent transfer in the summer (Daily Mail).

Atletico Madrid have emerged as potential candidates to sign Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino in the summer with the Reds running out of time to tie him down to a new contract (Daily Mirror).

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Transfer done deals: Premier League, Sky Bet EFL and European completed transfers for the 2022/23 season
By Sporting Life
13:43 · SAT February 18, 2023
A full list of all completed signings in the 2022/23 football season with details of the confirmed deals from the Premier League, Sky Bet EFL and Europe.

When did the January transfer window open?
For Premier League and Sky Bet EFL clubs, and most clubs across Europe, the winter transfer window reopened on Sunday January 1 2023.

The German Bundesliga also reopened its window on New Year's Day, as did France's Ligue 1, but Italian Serie A and Spanish La Liga clubs could not begin to sign new players until Monday January 2.

In England, realistically business could only properly commence on January 3 following the Bank Holiday Monday.

When did the January transfer window close?
In England, the transfer window closed at 23:00 GMT on Tuesday January 31. Clubs in Scotland had a further hour to complete their business.

Across Europe, the other major leagues also used January 31 but closed their windows at varying times - the Bundesliga 17:00 GMT, Serie A 19:00, La Liga 23:00 and Ligue 1 midnight.

Can clubs sign players outside the transfer window?
Players who are unattached are still able to sign for clubs, despite the the transfer window being closed.

There are also some leagues still open for business. Clubs in those countries are able to sign players from leagues whose own transfer window is closed.

For all the latest transfer updates and rumours visit our transfer blog

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February 16
Toby Savin [Accrington - Stevenage] Loan
February 15
Leon Clarke [Unattached - Hartlepool] Free
February 13
George McEachran [Unattached - Swindon] Free
February 11
Jordan Willis [Unattached - Wycombe] Free
February 7
Yosuke Ideguchi [Celtic - Avispa Fukuoka] Loan
February 6
Chris Martin [Unattached - QPR] Free
Adam Przybek [Unattached - Stevenage] Free
February 3
Owen Gallacher [Unattached - Grimsby] Free
February 2
Gwion Edwards [Wigan - Ross County] Loan
January 31 - Deadline Day
Premier League

Enzo Fernandez [Benfica - Chelsea] £106.8m - British transfer record
Marcel Sabitzer [Bayern Munich - Manchester United] Loan
Pedro Porro [Sporting - Tottenham] Loan
Jorginho [Chelsea - Arsenal] £12m
Illia Zabarnyi [Dynamo Kyiv - Bournemouth] £24m
Harry Souttar [Stoke - Leicester] £15m
Naouirou Ahamada [Stuttgart - Crystal Palace] £10m
Kamaldeen Sulemana [Stade Rennais - Southampton] £25m
Paul Onuachu [Genk - Southampton] Undisclosed
Saša Lukić [Torino - Fulham] £8m
Cédric Soares [Arsenal - Fulham] Loan
Albert Sambi Lokonga [Arsenal - Crystal Palace] Loan
Keylor Navas [PSG - Nottingham Forest] Loan
Felipe [Atletico Madrid - Nottingham Forest] Undisclosed
Jonjo Shelvey [Newcastle - Nottingham Forest] Undisclosed
Hamed Traore [Sassuolo - Bournemouth] Loan
Shane Duffy [Brighton - Fulham] Undisclosed
Nathan Opoku [FDM Field Masters Sporting Club - Leicester] Undisclosed
Jude Soonsup-Bell [Chelsea - Tottenham] Undisclosed
Harrison Ashby [West Ham - Newcastle] £3m
Diogo Monteiro [Servette - Leeds] Undisclosed
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Joe Anderson [Everton - Sunderland] Undisclosed
Marquinhos [Arsenal - Norwich] Loan
Omar Rekik [Arsenal - Wigan] Loan
Anis Mehmeti [Wycombe - Bristol City] Undisclosed
Marvelous Nakamba [Aston Villa - Luton] Loan
Aaron Ramsey [Aston Villa - Middlesbrough] Loan
Duncan Watmore [Middlesbrough - Millwall] Undisclosed
Nathaniel Chalobah [Fulham - West Brom] Undisclosed
Yuriel Celi [Carlos A. Mannucci - Hull] Undisclosed
Wesley Hoedt [Anderlecht - Watford] Undisclosed
Josh Onomah [Fulham - Preston] Free
Bailey Wright [Sunderland - Rotherham] Loan
Domingos Quina [Watford - Rotherham] Loan
Tomas Vaclik [Olympiakos - Huddersfield] Undisclosed
Danel Sinani [Norwich - Wigan] Loan
Enock Agyei [Anderlecht - Burnley] Undisclosed
Harry Cornick [Luton - Bristol City] Undisclosed
Emmanuel Longelo [West Ham - Birmingham] Undisclosed
Karl Darlow [Newcastle - Hull] Loan
Joe Taylor [Peterborough - Luton] Undisclosed
Marc Albrighton [Leicester - West Brom] Loan
Ben Pearson [Bournemouth - Stoke] Loan
Axel Tuanzebe [Manchester United - Stoke] Loan

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kvaratskhelia, Bellingham, Hojlund, Garnacho
By Sporting Life
09:43 · THU February 23, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including reports of a new long-term Manchester United contract for Alejandro Garnacho.

Napoli have told Premier League suitors that Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is "priceless" (The Sun).

Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is also confident Kvaratskhelia's star team-mate and United target Victor Osimhen will remain at the club this summer (Daily Mail).

Alejandro Garnacho is close to signing his mooted long-term deal at United (The Times).

A buyout financier worth £290bn has offered funds to at least one bidder to support a potential takeover at Old Trafford (The Sun).

Borussia Dortmund have reiterated their desire to keep Jude Bellingham at the club this summer and revealed they are yet to receive contact from any teams regarding a potential transfer.

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Done deals: Every completed transfer
Arsenal are reportedly planning to make an offer for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, but could face competition for his signature from Real Madrid (both Daily Mail).

Graham Potter and Chelsea coaching staff spoke on Tuesday to address how their season is unravelling (Evening Standard).

Joao Cancelo admits he has a 'difficult personality' as he continues to insist his Manchester City exit was a mutual decision, which came via a conversation with boss Pep Guardiola (Daily Mail).

Sean Longstaff has credited head coach Eddie Howe with "saving my Newcastle career" ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.

Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell is in contention to face Liverpool despite sustaining an ankle injury at the weekend (both The Athletic).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Lionel Messi, Bukayo Saka, Josko Gvardiol
By Sporting Life
09:27 · FRI February 24, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, including a boost for Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Bukayo Saka has told Arsenal he wants to stay in a huge boost to the Gunners, with the Premier League leaders closing in on securing their brilliant forward to a new contract worth a minimum £10m a year (Daily Mail).

Staying in London, where Chelsea attacking duo Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic are targeting a way out of Stamford Bridge this summer (Daily Express).

Blues star Mykhailo Mudryk is 'not in a good mood' at the club according to Shakhtar Donetsk director of football Darijo Srna as the 40-year-old joked he would buy the player back (Daily Express).

Mudryk was one of a number of new additions at Chelsea this season, and their stars have reportedly been left unconvinced by the new haul of transfers (The Sun).

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Chelsea have been linked with Josko Gvardiol, and his Premier League suitors have been warned RB Leipzig will not give up the £100m-rated defender without a fight this summer (Daily Telegraph).

Tottenham are reportedly keen to sign Lecce star Morten Hjulmand at the end of the season, with the midfielder attracting plenty of interest due to his good form in the Serie A (Daily Express).

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae has emerged as a Manchester United target once more, a few short years after Jose Mourinho turned down the chance to sign the centre-back (Daily Mirror).

Further outgoing funds expected, as England's "big six" clubs face paying millions of pounds each year to fund the new independent regulator for football under plans announced by the government (The Times).

FPL - GW25
That new independent regulator will have up to 200 staff members (Daily Mirror).

Phil Neville has admitted that Inter Miami are interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets (The Times).

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is out of contract in the summer, has reportedly been thrown a transfer lifeline by Fenerbahce (The Sun).

Newcastle's players will share bonuses of £1m if they win the club's first trophy in 48 years in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United on Sunday (Daily Mail).

And finally, Crystal Palace are among a number of English Premier League clubs who are keen on Rangers youngster Calum Adamson (Daily Record).

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Tottenham v Chelsea tips: Super Sunday best bets and preview
By Liam Kelly
19:49 · SAT February 25, 2023

Tottenham host Chelsea on Super Sunday, a fierce rivalry in the Premier League. Liam Kelly previews the game and provides three bets.

Football betting tips: Premier League
2pts Chelsea to win at 15/8 (General)

1pt Cristian Romero to be shown a card at 11/5 (bet365)

0.5pts Cristian Romero to be sent off at 33/1 (Unibet, BetUK)

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Getting a grasp on Tottenham has been especially difficult recently.

Inconsistency is not often a friend when it comes to betting on football matches, and if Spurs are anything, they are inconsistent.

Positive performances against Manchester City and West Ham sandwich wholly unsatisfactory displays versus AC Milan and Leicester, making you wonder which Tottenham will turn up.

There have been a variety of setbacks for both Antonio Conte and his squad, though, with Cristian Stellini taking charge in the former's absence, understandably destabilising Spurs' season at an important time.

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Tottenham 6/4 | Draw 23/10 | Chelsea 15/8
Chelsea, on the other hand, have been consistent. Unfortunately for them, it's been in poor results.

The Blues have also been consistent in the way they've accrued those results — squandering a lot of scoring opportunities that would put Chelsea in a better position.

Graham Potter is under a mass amount of pressure as a result of Chelsea missing chances, with his team scoring just six goals from a total of 14.6 expected goals (xG) in the Premier League since the World Cup break.

Chelsea matches in the Premier League post-World Cup
As a consequence, trusting Chelsea is obviously a risky play at the moment, but the price about the visitors to turn their fortunes around is simply too big.

At a general 15/8, CHELSEA TO WIN is a solid selection.

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Another bet that makes appeal is the 11/5 price at bet365 about CRISTIAN ROMERO TO BE SHOWN A CARD.

CLICK HERE to back Cristian Romero to be shown a card with Sky Bet
It might seem short for a player to be put in the book, but a fiery affair is expected, and if Chelsea have the opportunity to have some joy against an inconsistent Spurs side, backing Romero to be carded is an solid choice, even at this price.

The defender is more than capable of the crazy when it comes to making challenges and has been especially indisciplined since winning the World Cup with Argentina.

Romero has committed 16 fouls in his seven Premier League games played since the break in domestic action, picking up at least a yellow in five of those matches.


I'm happy to add CRISTIAN ROMERO TO BE SENT OFF to the staking plan, too.

CLICK HERE to back Cristian Romero to be sent off with Sky Bet
Available at a generous 33/1 with Unibet, envisaging Romero to see red in all senses of the phrase doesn't seem like such a stretch.

Indeed, the fact there are names that come before him at the top of the red card market is surprising.

Tottenham v Chelsea best bets and score prediction
1.5pts Chelsea to win at 15/8 (General)
1pt Cristian Romero to be shown a card at 11/5 (bet365)
0.5pts Cristian Romero to be sent off at 33/1 (Unibet, BetUK)
Score prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Chelsea (Sky Bet odds: 17/2)

Odds correct at 1430 GMT (24/02/23)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Mateo Kovacic, Jude Bellingham, N'Golo Kante
By Sporting Life
10:10 · WED March 01, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including reports of Jude Bellingham's next move.

With the midfielder set to enter the final 12 months of his Chelsea contract this summer, Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a move for Mateo Kovacic. (Daily Mail)

City rivals United will reportedly target at least two major signings this summer to continue their momentum under Erik ten Hag. (Daily Mail)

Jude Bellingham has been urged to join Manchester United instead of their fierce Premier League rivals Liverpool. (Daily Mirror)

Paper Talk: Tuesday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
According to reports, N'Golo Kante is on the verge of signing a three-year contract extension at Chelsea. (Daily Mail)

Declan Rice is top of the list as Mikel Arteta is planning to overhaul his Arsenal squad by signing at least four players this summer. (The Times)

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After being sent off for the third time this season, Roma manager Jose Mourinho has threatened legal action. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United's takeover is set to be delayed until May with the Glazers intent on securing their £6bn valuation (The Sun). Takeover plans have suffered a setback as six Glazer siblings are in disagreement over the sale (Daily Mirror)

Only weeks after the midfielder was frozen out at Everton because of a bust-up with Frank Lampard, Sean Dyche has dangled the carrot of a new contract for Abdoulaye Doucouré. (The Times)