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Tottenham Hotspur accept bid for Toby Alderweireld

Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 02, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham Hotspur have accepted a bid for Toby Alderweireld from Qatari club Al-Duhail, according to Mike McGrath of the Telegraph. Spurs are looking to reshape their defence following the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo and Fabio Paratici.Al-Duhail will now need to agree personal terms with the 32-year-old defender before completing medicals ahead of a potential move to Qatar. The transfer will bring the curtain down on Alderweireld’s six-year-long association with Tottenham Hotspur. Toby Alderweireld joined Tottenham Hotspurs from Atletico Madrid in 2015. The B...
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Manchester United manager Solskjaer signs contract extension

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United acknowledge the fans following the UEFA Europa League Final between Villarreal CF and Manchester United at Gdansk Arena on May 26, 2021 in Gdansk, Poland.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a contract extension through at least the 2023-24 season, the club said Saturday.The show of confidence in Solskjaer follows a second-place finish in the Premier League and a trip to Europa League final. The deal includes an option for 2024-25. "Ole and his staff have worked tirelessly putting the foundations in place for longterm success on the pitch," United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said. "The results of that have become increasingly visible over the past two seasons and we are all looking forward to seeing this excit...
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Son signs new four-year Tottenham deal

Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 02, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has signed a new four-year contract keeping him at the club until 2025.Son, 29, has scored 107 goals in 280 appearances for the club since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015.He has been capped 93 times by South Korea, scoring 27 goals and appearing at two World Cups."There was no decision. It was easy. I'm so happy to be here and will be so glad to see the fans again soon," he said. "It was already a big honour to play here for six years. The club have showed me massive, massive respect and obviously I'm very happy to be here."Tot...
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Premier League star arrested over alleged child sex offences

An unnamed Premier League footballer has been arrested by police over alleged child sex offences.The news was first reported by The Mirror, which claimed the player is a first-team regular who also features frequently on the international level.A statement from Greater Manchester Police, read: “Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.“He is on police bail pending further enquiries.”The player’s name or club have not been revealed due to legal reasons.Everton released a club statement on Monday (AEST) stating one of their players had been suspended. “Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any fu...
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Solskjaer: Rashford will bounce back after penalty miss

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United chats to Manchester United Head Coach / Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during a first team training session at Aon Training Complex on April 2, 2021 in Manchester, England.Marcus Rashford will bounce back from missing the penalty in their shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.Substitutes Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all missed spot kicks in the 3-2 shootout loss after the game ended 1-1 following extra time as England's hopes of winning a first major trophy in 55 years ended in heartbreak.Solskjaer is confident Rashford will not be severely affected by his penalty miss and will step forward for taking spot kicks when playing for United."You know the thing is when you step up to take a ...
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Tottenham near to appointing Fonseca

Paulo Fonseca manager of AS Roma gestures during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 3, 2021 in Florence, Italy.Tottenham are close to confirming Paulo Fonseca as their new manager.The club have been seeking a manager since Jose Mourinho's sacking in April, but talks with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte broke down in early June.Former Roma boss Fonseca was identified as a candidate by Spurs' new football managing director Fabio Paratici.Talks began last week and Football Flame understands they are edging towards a successful conclusion - which would end a tumultuous spell for Tottenham.In addition to the departure of Mourinho, who has since taken over at Roma, the club has had to deal with uncertainty around England captain Harry Kane, ...
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David Moyes signs new three-year contract at West Ham

David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United celebrates during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and West Ham United at Bramall Lane on January 10, 2020 in Sheffield, United Kingdom.West Ham manager David Moyes has ended speculation about his future by signing a new three-year contract.He had been linked with a potential return to Everton but has chosen to stay with the Europa League-bound Hammers.“I am delighted to have committed my future to West Ham United,” Moyes told West Ham's official website.“This is where I want to be and I’m happy. I’m excited to be given this opportunity to build on what we all have already achieved here. The owners and I are fully aligned with how we want to keep developing and improving the football club.  “The Board and everyone at the club ha...
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Wolves Appoint Ex-Benfica Boss Bruno Lage As New Manager

Bruno Lage poses for his first portraits as the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on June 09, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolves have appointed former Benfica boss Bruno Lage as their new head coach.The ex-Swansea assistant replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who left Molineux at the end of the season.Wolves targeted Lage, a free agent, as they look to change direction following Nuno’s four years in charge.The 45-year-old initially failed to get through post-Brexit regulations but, at a hearing earlier this month, Wolves won their case and he was given the green light to move to the midlands club.“First of all, I’m very happy,” Lage told the club’s website. “It’s a big opportunity. I’m very happy because I’ve returned to this country, and to b...
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Sean Dyche poised to sign new contract to stay as Burnley manager

Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley and Fulham at Turf Moor on February 17, 2021 in Burnley, England.Sean Dyche is poised to sign a new contract at Burnley this week as four Premier League clubs seek to fill managerial vacancies. Dyche is ready to commit his future at Turf Moor in the next 72 hours unless there is an unexpected late approach and the 49-year-old will remain the longest-serving manager in the top flight having been appointed in 2012. His new deal is a coup for Clarets owner Alan Pace who bought the club last season and will include an increased buy-out clause to ward off suitors.With Dyche effectively about to be taken off the market, Nuno Espirito Santo has emerged as the key figure as to who will be appointed else...
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Tottenham ‘revive interest in Ajax manager Erik ten Hag’

Coach Erik ten Hag of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax and AZ at Johan Cruijff Arena on April 25, 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly revived their interest in Ajax manager Erik ten Hag after talks with Antonio Conte broke down.The Lilywhites were expected to appoint former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Conte as Jose Mourinho's permanent successor, but Spurs have now been forced to look elsewhere as the Italian was supposedly concerned over the club's silverware ambitions.Spurs have already failed in their pursuits of Julian Nagelsmann and Brendan Rodgers, and their hopes of prising Ten Hag away from Ajax took a hit when the 51-year-old penned a new two-year deal with the Eredivisie giants earlier this year.However, The Mirror claims that Spur...
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Thiago Silva, Giroud extend Chelsea deal

Olivier Giroud, Marcos Alonso and Thiago Silva of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on May 4, 2021 in Cobham, England.Chelsea have triggered the option to extend Thiago Silva and Olivier Giroud's contracts at the club for a further year.The Brazil defender and France striker were both out of contract in the summer but the club have exercised their option to keep them at the club for another season. The decision has gone down well!https://t.co/z9raIUQvPP— Chelsea FC News (@Chelsea_FL) June 4, 2021 Earlier on Friday, the newly-crowned European champions announced they have also extended head coach Thomas Tuchel's deal, with his new contract running through to June 2024.Silva, 36, joined on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and impressed in...
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Harry Kane ‘hands in transfer request at Tottenham Hotspur’

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 02, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has reportedly asked to leave the club this summer.The 27-year-old still has three years remaining on his contract in North London, but speculation over his future has intensified in recent months as Tottenham's trophy drought has extended.Defeat in the EFL Cup final last month means that Kane is still without a major piece of silverware in his career, while Spurs also look certain to miss out on Champions League football for a second consecutive season next term.Sky Sports News now reports that the England captain has handed in a transfer request, and would like his fut...
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Villa draw dents Everton’s European hopes

Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on May 13, 2021 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Everton's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's European places suffered a blow as they played out a goalless draw at Aston Villa.In an uninspiring contest devoid of quality Tyrone Mings headed Villa's best chance wide from Douglas Luiz's cross.Subdued for long periods of the first half, Everton improved after the break, with Ben Godfrey drawing a save from home goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Gylfi Sigurdsson's free-kick.Andre Gomes wastefully lashed a left-footed effort over the bar as the visitors chased a winner but Martinez was rarely called upon, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin's late header his only other save of note. The mat...
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Fulham relegated from Premier league after defeat by Burnley

Ashley Westwood of Burnley celebrates with Matej Vydra after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Burnley at Craven Cottage on May 10, 2021 in London, England.Fulham were relegated from the Premier League after a defeat by Burnley that saw the Clarets secure their top-flight status for another season.For the first time in the Premier League era all the relegation places have been confirmed with three games to go, with the Cottagers joining Sheffield United and West Bromwich Albion as the clubs to drop into the Championship.The damage was done before the break as Burnley struck twice in the final 10 minutes of the first half at Craven Cottage.First the Clarets hit their hosts on the counter-attack as Matej Vydra showed neat footwork before picki...
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Manchester United clash with Liverpool postponed after fans storm stadium

Fans let off flares as they protest against the Glazer family, the owners of Manchester United, before their Premier League match against Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester. Issue date: Sunday May 2, 2021.Anti-ownership protests by Manchester United fans have forced the postponement of the Premier League game against Liverpool after the stadium was stormed and thousands more supporters blocked access into Old Trafford as they demanded the Glazer family sell the club.The unprecedented cancellation of a game in the world's richest soccer league due to fan protests is the culmination of long-running anger against the American owners that began with a 2005 leveraged takeover that loaded debt onto the club.But the wrath of supporters has boiled over in the two weeks since the club was part o...
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Aubameyang scores on first start since recovering from malaria as Arsenal cruise past Newcastle

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores Arsenal's 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 02, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored on his first start since recovering from malaria as Arsenal prepared for their Europa League showdown against Villarreal with a confidence-boosting win away to Newcastle at St James' Park.Mohamed Elneny scored his first Premier League goal for the Gunners, before Aubameyang - on his first start since 3 April - secured the points in the second half.Arsenal trail 2-1 after the away leg of their semi-final tie with Villarreal and victory in the north east of England was their first in four games. FT: Newcastle 0-2 ArsenalReaction on the @BBCSport website.#HateWontWin— BB...
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Havertz double boosts Chelsea’s top-four hopes and leaves Fulham in trouble

Chelsea's Kai Havertz celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London on Saturday May 1, 2021.Kai Havertz scored twice to boost Chelsea's grip on a Champions League place and send Fulham closer to Premier League relegation.The German, one of five changes in between the Blues' Champions League semi-final legs against Real Madrid, latched on to Mason Mount's through ball to give them an early lead.He doubled their advantage when he finished after a one-two with Timo Werner.In between those efforts he also had a goal correctly ruled out for offside. FT: Chelsea 2-0 FulhamReaction on the @BBCSport website.#HateWontWin— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 1, 2021 Fulham had plenty of chances in the first half with Antonee Robinson and Ola...
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Brighton close to Premier League safety after beating Leeds

Brighton and Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium Brighton on Saturday May 1, 2021.Brighton moved within touching distance of Premier League safety for another season as Graham Potter's hosts opened a 10-point gap to the relegation places with victory over Leeds United.With four games to play, the Seagulls - looking to secure a fifth successive term in the top flight - climbed three places to 14th and have a significant margin to 18th-placed Fulham.The hosts were rewarded for a positive start at Amex Stadium when Pascal Gross expertly found the bottom corner with a 14th-minute penalty, awarded following Ezgjan Alioski's clumsy foul on Danny Welbeck. FT: Brighton 2-0 Leeds A big win for Bright...
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Man City beat Palace to close in on title

Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on May 01, 2021 in London, England.Manchester City could clinch the Premier League title on Sunday after two goals in the space of 83 seconds saw off a stubborn Crystal Palace.City will secure a third title in four seasons if second-placed Manchester United lose at home to Liverpool.After a scrappy first half, Sergio Aguero thumped City ahead with a clinical finish before Ferran Torres drilled in a low shot.That ended the resistance of Palace, who stay in 13th place. FT: Crystal Palace 0-2 Man City#HateWontWin— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 1, 2021 Roy Hodgson's side had chances in the first half through Christian Benteke, ...
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United edge towards top four; Burnley thrash Wolves

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United in action with Ian Poveda of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on April 25, 2021 in Leeds, England.Second-placed Manchester United edged closer towards qualification for the Champions League, the tournament their owners tried to break away from on last week, with a goalless draw at Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday.The point left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side 12 points clear of fifth-placed West Ham United with five games of the season remaining. Manchester City are top of the table on 77 points, 10 ahead of United.Manchester United were one of 12 top European clubs who last week announced they were setting up a breakaway Super League before the plan rapidly fell apart. United...
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