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Pep Guardiola confirms Man City star suffered injury blow in shock defeat as Liverpool watch on
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Pep Guardiola confirms Man City star suffered injury blow in shock defeat as Liverpool watch on

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Erling Haaland #9 of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Rodri #16 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Manchester City and Al-Hilal at Camping World Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Pep Guardiola revealed Rodri has suffered an injury setback following Manchester City’s elimination from the Club World Cup. The Etihad club crashed out of the competition in the early hours of Tuesday morning as they were beaten 4-3 in extra time by Saudi outfit Al-Hilal after a pulsating last-16 clash in Orlando. With the game level after 90 minutes, Marcos Leonardo scored the winner in the 12th minute of extra-time to cause the biggest shock of the competition. However, Bernardo Silva had given City a ninth-mi...
West Ham prepare for Mohammed Kudus exit amid Chelsea and Tottenham links
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West Ham prepare for Mohammed Kudus exit amid Chelsea and Tottenham links

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at London Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) West Ham could lose Mohammed Kudus this summer amid strong interest in the Ghanaian’s services, and a possible replacement has now been identified by club officials at the London Stadium. Recently, West Ham turned down a £50m offer from Chelsea for Kudus, while Tottenham are also said to be lining up a move for the 24-year-old, who had a disappointing 2024-25 season with five goals and four assists across all competitions. It’s expected that Kudus will be allowed to leave West Ham if their valuation is met, and in preparation for this,...
Calvert-Lewin explains Everton departure
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Calvert-Lewin explains Everton departure

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19:Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Goodison Park on January 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has confirmed that he will be leaving Everton. Calvert-Lewin’s current contract is set to expire on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a nine-year spell with the club which endured highs and lows. The striker became a senior England international with the Blues and scored 71 goals in 274 appearances in all competitions after arriving from Sheffield United. His most memorable was the winner as the Blues secured their Premier League status with a second-half comeback over Crystal Palace in May 2022. But Calvert-Lewin’s prospects were blighted by persistent ...
Arsenal star signs new contract until 2030 – Confirmed
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Arsenal star signs new contract until 2030 – Confirmed

Myles Lewis-Skelly left-back of Arsenal and England during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club in a deal understood to run until the summer of 2030. The 18-year-old, who emerged as a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad last season, has been rewarded for his progress with fresh terms that reflect both his current impact and potential. Sky Sports News reports the contract spans five years, underlining Arsenal’s confidence in Lewis-Skelly’s continued development. His rise through the club’s Hale End academy has been closely followed by fans and coaches alike, and ...
Maresca facing Chelsea selection crisis as Delap ban looms
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Maresca facing Chelsea selection crisis as Delap ban looms

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 1-0 loss during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Enzo Maresca could soon face a selection crisis at the Club World Cup as six members of his Chelsea squad are at risk of a suspension. The Blues will play their final group stage match in the small hours of Wednesday morning for UK viewers, meeting ES Tunis in Philadelphia as they look to confirm their progression to the next stage of the competition. Nicolas Jackson is suspended for that tie, having seen red in Chelsea’s loss to Flamengo just four minutes after being subbed on. He will return for the round of 16, should Chelsea make it that far. They require at least a draw against Tunis...
Everton have agreement to sign free agent right back
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Everton have agreement to sign free agent right back

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Rico Henry of Brentford is challenged by Kenny Tete of Fulham during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Fulham FC at Gtech Community Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Brentford, England. It has been all quiet on the incoming transfers front for Everton, but on Sunday morning news broke that the Toffees were close to making their first signing of the summer. Right back has been an area of need for the Blues for some time. As age has caught up to club captain Seamus Coleman, his succession plan has remained extremely murky for a few years now. Academy product Jonjoe Kenny struggled in limited appearances, Scottish signing Nathan Patterson hasn't been much better, and stopgap measure Ashley Young is even older than Coleman. With a massive squad overha...
Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route
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Antony ‘offered’ surprise Man United escape route

Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis Balompie looks dejected during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Serie A side Como have reportedly emerged as a surprise contender to sign Manchester United winger Antony. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since he joined Man United from Ajax in a £85m deal in the summer of 2022. After being deemed surplus to requirements, Antony was sent out on loan to Spanish side Real Betis for the second half of last term. Antony enjoyed a successful loan stint in Andalusia, scoring nine goals and five assists in 26 competitive appearances for M...
Nuno Espirito Santo signs new three-year Nottingham Forest contract
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Nuno Espirito Santo signs new three-year Nottingham Forest contract

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Nottingham Forest's manager Nuno Espirito Santo applauds his side's supporters before the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Leicester City FC at City Ground on May 11, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new contract with the club after leading them to European qualification. The Portuguese coach took over from Steve Cooper in the 2023-24 season and last year secured Forest a place in the Conference League for next season, marking their return to Europe. They had been in the Champions League qualification places for much of the season, but their form dipped towards the end of the campaign and they had to settle for a spot in Europe's third-tier competition. Still, the new...
Wolves sign Lopez from Celta Vigo in £19m deal
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Wolves sign Lopez from Celta Vigo in £19m deal

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: Fer Lopez of Celta de Vigo in action during the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on May 04, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Wolves have made their first signing of the summer by bringing in forward Fer Lopez in a £19m deal from Celta Vigo. The 21-year-old left-footer has joined the Molineux club on a five-year contract. Lopez made his senior debut for Celta Vigo in October 2024 and scored four goals in 20 appearances last season. "It's an amazing opportunity for my career to play in the Premier League and I'm very happy," he told the Wolves website. "[Manager] Vitor [Pereira] told me he thought I was a good fit in the squad and when it's a club like this, you have little to thin...
Thomas Partey ‘set to leave’ Arsenal as contract talks reach stalemate
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Thomas Partey ‘set to leave’ Arsenal as contract talks reach stalemate

Thomas Partey defensive midfield of Arsenal and Ghana during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to leave the club on a free transfer after talks over a new contract came to a "complete standstill", according to reports. Partey has been at the Emirates for the last five seasons after joining from Atletico Madrid for around £45million and he has gone on to make 167 appearances. He was a key player in Arsenal's failed bid to win the Premier League title and Champions League last season after making 31 starts in the league, but now the Ghana international looks ...
Newcastle set to become a £1bn club in victory for Saudi owners
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Newcastle set to become a £1bn club in victory for Saudi owners

Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe celebrates Newcastle qualifying for the Champions League next season during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James's Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on May 25, 2025. Newcastle United‘s “imminent” decision over the future of St James’ Park will push their valuation past the £1bn mark as a new report claims they’re among the fastest growing clubs in world football. These are strange times at Newcastle, who desperately need to strengthen their squad ahead of a return to Champions League football next season. Business is expected to “ramp up” next week – a move for Brighton forward Joao Pedro is “advancing”, sources suggest, with Newcastle in pole position ahead of Chelsea – but there remains uncertainty over the ...
Everton looking to appoint Nick Cox as new technical director
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Everton looking to appoint Nick Cox as new technical director

Manchester United academy director Nick Cox as a new statue of former Manchester United player Jimmy Murphy, designed by sculptor Alan Herriot, is unveiled outside the Stretford End at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 3, 2023. Everton are planning to appoint Nick Cox as their new technical director by luring him away from Manchester United, reports Mark Douglas and Pete Hall of I News. The development has also been confirmed by Partrick Boyland of The Athletic. Cox currently serves as the director of the academy and has been at Old Trafford for a decade. The Toffees continue to make a series of changes to their backroom and administrative staff following The Friedkin Group takeover last December. “The i Paper understands that Cox will have a wide-ranging remit in...
Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford as new manager
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Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford as new manager

Thomas Frank applauds his side's supporters before the match during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester United FC at Gtech Community Stadium on May 04, 2025 in Brentford, England. Tottenham Hotspur hired Thomas Frank as manager on Thursday after the 51-year-old Danish ended his nearly decade-long stay at fellow Premier League club Brentford. Frank will replace Ange Postecoglou, who was fired last week despite leading Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years with a win over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final. Tottenham said Frank's contract runs until 2028. "In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game," the club said in a statement. "He has a proven track record in player and squad develop...
Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life
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Bukayo Saka says toughest injury setback gave him more balanced outlook on life

Bukayo Saka right winger of Arsenal and England during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bukayo Saka believes the toughest injury setback of his career so far has given him a more balanced outlook on life – and gave him the time to get to know his new cockapoo puppy, Tucker. The Arsenal winger has admitted he initially feared he might never be the same player again after he suffered a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace last December which kept him out of action until April. However, the enforced time away from football’s “conveyor belt” has helped him see the bigger picture, as he prepares t...
Osimhen opens the door for Man United move after rejecting huge offer
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Osimhen opens the door for Man United move after rejecting huge offer

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey on February 24, 2025. Victor Osimhen has rejected the chance to link up with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray but owned by Napoli, was offered £25.3million a season by Al-Hilal after they agreed to pay his release clause. But Osimhen, who according to Football Italia prefers to stay in Europe, has turned down the offer. The 26-year-old, after scoring 37 goals in 41 games in Turkey, is reportedly a target for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United. Al-Hilal were looking to bring Osimhen on board for their upcoming Club World Cup campaign. They had an initial approach for the Nigerian turned down, ulti...
Pochettino dismisses Spurs links: ‘Not realistic’
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Pochettino dismisses Spurs links: ‘Not realistic’

EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 7: Mauricio Pochettino stands for the national anthem before a game between Turkiye and United States (USMNT) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on June 7, 2025 in East Hartford, Connecticut. United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino shut down the rumors linking him to the Tottenham Hotspur managerial vacancy, labeling the idea "not realistic." Tottenham fired Ange Postecoglou as manager on Friday, with Pochettino, not for the first time, being mentioned as a candidate to return to the north London club. "I think after I left in 2019, I was linked to the team every time the position of manager or head coach of Tottenham was free," he told reporters following the USMNT's friendly loss to Turkey on Saturday. "My name is appearing on the l...
Jadon Sancho’s £300k-a-week wages spark Saudi transfer race
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Jadon Sancho’s £300k-a-week wages spark Saudi transfer race

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Jadon Sancho of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the 2024 FA Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) Jadon Sancho’s Manchester United career appears to be ending not with a second act of redemption but with a slow fade into the Saudi Pro League. According to The Mirror, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al Nassr have all shown concrete interest in the England international, who remains on a reported £300,000-a-week wage.It’s a striking fall from grace for a player once heralded as a generational winger. Chelsea, who had the opportunity to sign Sancho permanently after a mixed loan spell, declined to do...
Support for Postecoglou at Spurs grows as D-day looms
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Support for Postecoglou at Spurs grows as D-day looms

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25:Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates with the UEFA Europa league trophy during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 25, 2025 in London, England. As Tottenham Hotspur ponder the fate of manager Ange Postecoglou, former players of the Premier League side have thrown their support behind the Australian and urged the club's ownership to stay the course. Postecoglou guided Tottenham to Europa League victory last month, ending the club's 17-year trophy drought, but they also endured their worst domestic season for nearly half a century by finishing 17th in the Premier League. The 59-year-old said last month he remained unsure of his future, with reports in British medi...
Ipswich aiming for ‘immediate’ return to top flight
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Ipswich aiming for ‘immediate’ return to top flight

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 3: Sam Morsy of Ipswich Town during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Ipswich Town FC at Goodison Park on May 3, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has told the BBC the Blues have a 'good chance' of returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The Egyptian midfielder led the side to back to back promotions, reaching to top flight, before relegation back to the Championship at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The 33 year-old midfielder has now made more appearances for Ipswich than any other club during his playing career. Despite the drop, Morsy thanked the "tremendous fans" for their support last season. 'Dream come true' "The objective was to stay in the league and we didn't quite do it, so it was disappoi...
Liam Delap ‘set to undergo a medical at Chelsea on Monday’
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Liam Delap ‘set to undergo a medical at Chelsea on Monday’

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 3: Ipswich Town's Liam Delap warming up before the match during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town at City Ground on March 3, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Liam Delap is reportedly set to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of his £30million move to Chelsea. Delap was one of the few shining lights in Ipswich's ill-fated return to the top flight in the 2024-25 season, netting 12 Premier League goals in 37 appearances for the relegated side. Several Premier League clubs had been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, but Mail Sport revealed earlier this week that Enzo Maresca's side have won out after triggering his release clause. Maresca is believed to have spoken with Delap as the Europa Conference League winners...
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