Charlie Gordon
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🔴 Understand Manchester United are considering Ousmane Diomande in their search to replace Raphael Varane.
Sporting need to raise money and as little as £35m could be enough to sign the 20yo, with interest cooling elsewhere in the PL.
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Leeds target Luis Sinisterra is a serious player. Put up superb numbers in Eredivisie last season, has flair that Elland Road will love.
Good business if he’s brought in to replace Raphinha for £26m, leaving extra cash to be invested elsewhere.
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🔴 Understand Arsenal will send scouts to watch Reading youngsters Caylan Vickers and Tyler Bindon in the EFL Trophy tonight.
Vickers (18yo striker) and Bindon (18yo defender) have both impressed in League One so far this season.
#AFC
#ReadingFC
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Neymar has started the new season with 11 goal contributions in 3 matches. That’s not a typo!
5 of them came in tonight’s 7-1 win over Lille.
#PSG
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Southampton fans making it clear what they think of Ruben Selles. He was a ball of energy and passion on the touchline all afternoon. They’re still belting out his name.
#SaintsFC
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🔴 Understand Arsenal have turned down the chance to sign Galatasaray's Victor Nelsson.
24yo was offered to
#AFC
during recent transfer talks. Nelsson has a £21m release clause but Gunners looking at alternatives.
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I’m told Brentford goalkeeper David Raya is open to offers this summer after rejecting new contract proposal in May.
The Bees have just signed Thomas Strakoshka, who spent much of last season as Lazio’s No 1.
#BrentfordFC
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Vieira on Chris Richards: "He was really good. Defensively strong. He needs to play more games and build confidence, but when he needed to defend, he did it really well."
#CPFC
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Arteta on Mudryk: "We have excellent players and we want to improve our squad in this transfer window. We will do the deals we CAN do and the ones we feel are right for the club."
#AFC
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🔴 Told Orel Mangala is set to stay at Nottingham Forest as Napoli have pulled out of talks for the 25yo.
#NFFC
unwilling to lose Mangala at this stage of the season and the two sides were unable to agree a fee.
More in
@DExpress_Sport
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Understand Fulham and Chelsea have finally reached a compromise over the transfer fee for Callum Hudson-Odoi.
There was a feeling from the player’s camp that the deal was in jeopardy over the weekend but all parties are now highly confident that it’ll get done.
#CFC
#FFC
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Fractured my foot just looking at the original one
Nice work this from Nike, by celebrating 30 years of the Premier League with a remake of the original ball.
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Vieira on Chris Richards: "We know his strength and quality. He's been unlucky with injuries but now he's fully fit. We know he's a good defender and he can play when we want to build from the back."
#CPFC
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⚪️ Told that everything is in place for Hudson-Odoi deal to conclude quickly once Fulham agree a fee.
Chelsea have rejected two bids so far but the gap in valuation is relatively small.
Priority for Hudson-Odoi is to prove himself in the Premier League.
#FFC
#CFC
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🚨EXC: Told that Tottenham are set to prevent Japhet Tanganga from leaving before next week’s deadline.
8 clubs are prepared to take him but the club don’t want to spend unnecessarily, with Conte set to demand a homegrown replacement.
#THFC
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Told that Kevin Schade’s move to Brentford depends on the 20-year-old regaining full fitness before Thursday’s deadline. Player’s camp keen to avoid any big decisions until he’s 100%.
Schade is still recovering from a long-term injury but he’s back in training.
#BrentfordFC
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🔵 Told there's no substance in links between Sam Gallagher and Birmingham City.
Blackburn still intent on keeping 28yo after rejecting three bids from Ipswich Town. A loan deal would not be considered by
#Rovers
in any case.
#BCFC
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Understand Andi Zeqiri was on the verge of a Ligue 1 move earlier today (believed to be Metz), but he's turned it down.
It'll go down to the wire with clubs from the Championship, Italy, Germany and France still interested.
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Understand Luton Town enquired about Ben Sheaf earlier this month but it was shut down by Coventry City straight away.
25yo enjoying his football with the Sky Blues and keen to see out promotion push.
#PUSB
#LTFC
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⚪️ Told that Besiktas are in talks to sign Japhet Tanganga on a season-long loan.
Tottenham insisting on a mandatory buy option as part of the deal.
Tanganga was blocked from leaving by Conte in January, now looks set to depart.
More below…
#THFC
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Understand Bristol Rovers are set to submit a second bid for Kamil Conteh.
Talks still on after initial offer was rejected, but doubts remain over whether Grimsby Town are prepared to lose 21yo mid-season.
#UTG
#GTFC
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Told that Sasa Kalajdzic’s situation is active and a move to Man Utd remains a possibility.
The Stuttgart striker would be a cheaper option than Benjamin Sesko, with RB Salzburg setting the bar at £55m.
#MUFC
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Told that Middlesbrough are among several clubs to enquire about Antoine Semenyo in recent weeks.
#Boro
keen to learn more about about his character after he put up solid numbers in the Championship.
#Celtic
also linked, but ball rests in
#BristolCity
’s court.
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Tino Anjorin set to conduct Portsmouth medical today ahead of his loan move from Chelsea.
Understand the agreement is effectively a season-long loan with recall options for the Blues, including one in January.
#Pompey
#CFC
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Exclusive: Understand Leicester and Southampton have both enquired about Andi Zeqiri.
Talks with Lille are currently the most advanced as they're big fans of the Brighton striker. But it's still early stages,
#LOSC
may need to sell a player first.
#LCFC
#SaintsFC
#BHAFC
🔵⚪️ Told that Andi Zeqiri is set to leave Brighton on a permanent deal this summer.
Multiple Championship clubs have made contact but there’s rival interest from France and Germany.
Swiss int’l scored 14 goals for Basel last season and now wants to play in a top league.
#BHAFC
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Arteta: “The players were so down at the start of last season. I could see frustration and fear. I was feeling exactly the same way. You have to trust people. I was so lucky that I had support from the owners in that week and I could continue being their leader.”
#AFC
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At the All or Nothing: Arsenal premiere for
@DExpress_Sport
this evening. Q&A with Arteta, Smith Rowe and others coming shortly. Updates below…
#AFC
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Alex Iwobi will be a desperate miss for Everton if ankle injury is as bad as it looks. 6 assists this season for a team lacking goals.
Would need to be dealt with properly in the transfer market. Bringing Dele Alli back from Besiktas most definitely NOT the answer.
#EFC
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So satisfying to watch Julian Alvarez grow into such a massive game. Quiet first 20 mins but was everywhere for Man City from then on.
Not just a deadly finisher by any means. A properly classy performance and a key role in three goals.
£14m.
#MCFC
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⚪️ Also included: Update on Victor Nelsson.
Told that Tottenham are no longer in talks for the Galatasaray CB, dismissing recent reports of an agreement between the clubs.
#THFC
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Arteta: “We have to live with criticism. The purpose is to make things work and to bring this club back to where it belongs. We’ve got to have courage, ability and support to be able to do that.”
#AFC
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It was a pleasure to sit down with Daniel Ricciardo earlier this week at McLaren HQ. We had a good chat about the current state of affairs, and I got a free McLaren water bottle out of it too...
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Arteta on young squad: “At the end of the day we’re teachers. We’re trying to teach them a vision and a way of behaving. It’s a big responsibility but all the coaches and staff are willing to help and set the tone for these young boys, who will hopefully have success.”
#AFC
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No deadline day move for Andi Zeqiri as things stand.
Swiss striker rejected at least one approach in last 24hrs and now set for a move to a country with a later deadline.
Saudi, Switzerland, Turkey among them. Still expected to leave
#BHAFC
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This time two years ago, Alexis Mac Allister was an unused substitute as Brighton drew 1-1 with Sheffield United.
Today he starts a World Cup final having been one of the standout performers at the tournament. Some come-up.
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Told Harrison Burrows is set to stay with Peterborough United.
#PUFC
Celtic not in talks for the 22yo despite recent rumours. Several Championship teams are tracking Burrows but will have to wait until summer.
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Far more reasons for Kompany to swerve the Tottenham job than take it. Risky in so many ways.
Great opportunity to cement his reputation next season by keeping Burnley in the PL. He’s done a brilliant job. No need to rush things at 36 years old.
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Arteta: “We feel the connection, the passion. We are ready to go and the fans are the soul of this football club. Hopefully beautiful moments are coming because of the way they’ve supported the team.”
#AFC
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Would just like to make it known that high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi has rocked up to the World Athletics Championships with half a beard.
No added context from me. That is all.
#Budapest23
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Two big mistakes in here. Mendy the obvious one but Rudiger should’ve cleaned him out. Can’t be taking chances around Benzema when he’s in this mood.
#UCL
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Man City target twerking for Guardiola (see left).
Man Utd target considering less money in Hounslow (see right).
#MCFC
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Arteta: “The first few weeks with the cameras challenging. You feel observed. But after a few weeks you get used to it. We had to work together and we did it as best as possible. Hopefully what comes at the end is who we are.”
#AFC
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Lionel Messi scored his 27th league free-kick since 2016 today.
In the same period, even James Ward-Prowse is 10 behind with 17.
Take him out of the equation and the list, from across Europe’s top five leagues, reads…
Messi: 27
Dybala: 9
Fekir: 9
🎯
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Myself and others sat down with Aaron Ramsdale at London Colney last week. He elaborated on a scene in All or Nothing where Mikel Arteta raved about their first phone call.
"You could just feel the culture he's creating at the club." More below...
#AFC
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This is never a penalty by the way. Cavani knows exactly what he’s doing - gets in front, slows down, initiates the contact. Case closed
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20-year-old Moises Caicedo is bossing the midfield at Old Trafford.
£4.5m player making just his ninth Prem appearance. Looks so comfortable and confident.
#BHAFC
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Understand the second bid is in, but Bristol Rovers and Grimsby Town are now in dispute over the specifics of Kamil Conteh's release clause and the amount owed to
#GTFC
.
No agreement as yet and there's still some way to go before the deal is done.
#UTG
Understand Bristol Rovers are set to submit a second bid for Kamil Conteh.
Talks still on after initial offer was rejected, but doubts remain over whether Grimsby Town are prepared to lose 21yo mid-season.
#UTG
#GTFC
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🔴 "Trust me, when you leave Arsenal, you realise how good Arsenal is."
Earlier this week I interviewed
#AFC
hero David Seaman, who urged Emile Smith Rowe to be patient as he struggles for regular first-team minutes.
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#AVFC
have so far spent just £43m on…
Philippe Coutinho
Diego Carlos
Boubacar Kamara
Whole spine of the team strengthened and there’s still more money to play with
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Stan Wawrinka cheered off after a hugely entertaining third set against Novak Djokovic, decided by a tiebreak. The fans love him.
#Wimbledon
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Gareth Bale was so good at football as a youngster that his PE teacher banned him from using his left foot or taking more than one touch.
“If we didn’t make those rules, he would’ve run through everyone,” he said.
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Whatever happens today, fairly sure it won’t beat rolling in from school in 2010 and seeing this…
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West Ham fans know what Lingard’s capable of when he’s got a point to prove.
Forest fans are about to watch him fight for a place in England’s World Cup squad. Huge incentives to hit the ground running. It’s a transfer that’s hard not to get excited about.
#NFFC
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🔵🔴 Understand Adam Wharton deal very much in the works. Talks between Blackburn and
#CPFC
have ramped up over the past 24hrs.
🔵 Sam Gallagher categorically not for sale.
More on
#Rovers
in
@DExpress_Sport
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Understand Everton and Fulham have pulled out of the race to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Nottingham Forest are now in late stages of negotiations having stepped up their interest this week. Full agreement not far away.
#NFFC
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Newcastle walking away from Ekitike deal over a cash-hungry agent could do them the world of good in the long term.
Set a precedent now to prevent getting exploited in the future - even if it might be a tad frustrating.
#NUFC
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🟠 Understand Joe Hodge will leave Wolves on loan in January.
Ireland U21 captain has recovered from a shoulder injury and now eager to weigh up options amid lack of game time at
#WWFC
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🚨 Told that Chelsea won’t sell Armando Broja to ANYONE this summer, barring a major twist.
Player was pushing for West Ham before bid rejected. Real Madrid also enquired, but he won’t try and force through an exit. Looks like Tuchel will get his wish.
#CFC
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Thoroughly enjoyed myself talking
#MCFC
with these knowledgable fellas. Give it a listen ⬇️
Get on this with myself,
@abooker17
&
@CharlieGordonSJ
, chatting City’s summer clear out and whether ‘sell at the right price’ is the correct policy to adopt.
Available on all podcast streaming platforms etc etc.
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Arteta: "I'm very happy because I saw a team with courage, determination and quality. We have a job where we can make a lot of people happy, and that's a great feeling."
#AFC
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🔵 Understand Chelsea want Armando Broja sale finalised before June 30 to help with PSR.
#CFC
have set a £30m asking price amid interest from the PL and abroad, but that could drop as the deadline approaches.
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It’s 2022 and I’m still not over this Gervinho trim.
Spent two years earning big money in China and still didn’t fork out for the hair transplant. A man of principle.
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Josh Ginnelly with a Goal of the Season contender on his Swansea debut 💥
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Not often you see a record obliterated in the way Mitrovic has done this season.
43 goals with one game to go. 31 the previous record since Championship started in 2004. Will be decades before that’s threatened
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May 16 last year I was pissed off to no longer be eligible for PFA Young Player of the Year at 24.
This time around I cross over into the realm of X Factor ‘Over 25s’ category.
Not sure which one hit harder
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“I'm sure I'll pitch up and play again but I don't know whether I've got another world title in me. I don't think I have, if I'm being brutally honest.”
I spoke to Ronnie O’Sullivan before the premiere of his superb documentary, ‘The Edge of Everything’
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Man City opened the bidding for Marc Cucurella at £30m.
Brighton are reportedly about to pocket £62m from Chelsea, including add-ons.
No wonder they stood firm. Monster profit after one good season in the Prem.
#BHAFC
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Whoever wrote this on Bielsa deserves a Booker Prize. More grand gestures for the ousted
#LUFC
boss almost two months on
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Remember when people complained about Ashley Young making the 55-man England squad?
Irrelevant now but no complaints here. The guy’s still pumping out consistent performances and that cross for Leon Bailey was delicious.
#AVFC
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Arteta: "Feeling the joy and togetherness in the dressing room, it's special. We know we're here because of the way we play and behave. We must not forget that because tomorrow and the next day we have to try and carry on the formula."
#AFC
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Arteta: “I know the struggles and difficulties you have as a player. I have moved from country to country and had difficult moments. From those you learn and build the person you are.”
#AFC
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Dele Alli had 37 Premier League goals by the age of 22.
He’s only scored 14 since.
Happy 27th birthday,
@dele_official
🎂
His stunner at Selhurst Park aged 19 won Premier League goal of the season for 2015/16 💫
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🟣 Understand Burnley are willing to let Darko Churlinov leave on loan this month.
Schalke are interested and expected to make an offer later in the window.
#TwitterClarets
#S04
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Smith Rowe, Ben White, Tierney, Tomiyasu and Edu also in attendance for the premiere. All had a good time watching on but just Arteta answering questions this evening.
Apologies for over-promising and under-delivering at the top of the thread. 😅
#AFC
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Say what you want about Jose Mourinho, but he knows how to win a trophy.
Not all positive from his first season in Rome but plenty for fans to smile about
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£4.5m ➡️ £115m
Brighton are set to sell Moises Caicedo to Chelsea for 25x what they bought him for in 2021.
His price tag has increased by £2.4m for every Premier League appearance.
Incredible find by
#BHAFC
and a stunning piece of transfer business.
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🔴 "I don't quite get it because Aaron has been brilliant. I'm still puzzled as to what's happened."
I spoke to Arsenal legend David Seaman to get his take on the Aaron Ramsdale/David Raya debate.
#AFC
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Miguel Almiron has scored as many Premier League goals in October as he managed in his first 68 Newcastle games (6).
He’s bagged in every match
#NUFC
have scored in since Sept 17. Very difficult to look past him for PL Player of the Month.
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