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‘Grealish comparisons to Gazza & Iniesta are ridiculous’

The former Three Lions defender believes recent showings for club and country from the creative midfielder are being blown out of proportion

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Lampard has full faith in Kante after form & future questions

The Blues boss saw the World Cup winner put in another impressive performance against Newcastle, with the Frenchman thriving after shaking off knocks

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Guardiola wanted to make Odegaard ‘best player in the world’

The current Manchester City boss was eager to buy into the Norwegian midfielder’s potential while calling the shots at the Allianz Arena

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Willock billed as Arsenal’s new Ramsey & ‘striker’s dream’

The former Gunners striker believes a promising academy graduate can be the all-action midfielder that Mikel Arteta’s side are crying out for

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‘Foden can be one of the world’s best if he wants to’

The Belgian playmaker has been impressed by his 20-year-old colleague and believes he could join the global elite if true potential is fulfilled

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‘Luiz & Ceballos spat may be a sign of Arsenal problem’

The former Gunners defender has no issue with tempers boiling over in training, as long as Mikel Arteta can keep a lid on things at the Emirates

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‘Aguero will follow Guardiola in signing City contract’

The former Blues star believes an Argentine striker that will be impossible to replace when he does leave is willing to extend his spell in England

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‘Mbappe seems to be heading out of PSG’

Vadim Vasilyev - sporting director at Stade Louis II when a promising forward made his last move - believes another transfer could be on the cards

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‘Griezmann was God with Atletico but it’s Messi first at Barca’

The French forward left the Spanish capital for Catalunya hoping to win major silverware, but he has struggled to make the desired impact at Camp Nou

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‘Aubameyang hasn’t lost hunger after humongous contract’

The ex-Gunners striker believes the inconsistent form of Alexandre Lacazette, and a lack of chances being created, should lead to tactical tinkering

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‘Willian looks lost & Aubameyang has been worked out’

The former Gunners playmaker says a Brazilian winger is struggling for a spark while a talismanic forward is being held back in a wide role

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‘Man City wanted to win with style & Guardiola delivered’

The Blues have tied their manager to terms through to 2023, with the Catalan coach expected to deliver even more success at the Etihad Stadium

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Klopp refuses to condemn Salah for catching Covid-19

The Reds are set to be without a number of players for a crunch clash with Leicester, with a talismanic Egyptian forward among those unavailable

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‘Mourinho’s nastiness can make Spurs champions’

The former Tottenham striker believes a commanding Portuguese coach can deliver long-awaited success, with a title challenge seemingly on the cards

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Man Utd must make rivals scared of Old Trafford – Fred

The Brazilian midfielder is struggling to explain why a recent slump has been hit, but he expects everyone to play a part in turning results around

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Koeman delivers blunt response to Messi exit talk

Speculation continues to suggest that a talismanic figure could leave Camp Nou in 2021, but his current coach is reluctant to be drawn on the subject

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‘Messi a different alien to Ronaldo & will stay at Barca’

A Camp Nou colleague of the mercurial Argentine is reluctant to compare two modern-day icons, but sees the South American remaining in Catalunya

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Reyna signs new Borussia Dortmund deal

The talented teenager has committed to the Bundesliga giants after bursting onto a senior stage under Lucien Favre

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Muller credits Flick with increasing his ‘share price’

The World Cup winner appeared to be heading for the exits at the Allianz Arena, but he has rediscovered his spark under a highly-rated coach

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Saka doesn’t fear burnout for Arsenal & England

The talented teenager has nailed down roles for club and country and is not about complain about his schedule as he continues to live the dream

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‘Bench role will have Pogba considering move’

The former Red Devils striker is surprised to see a World Cup winner filling a bit-part role and accepts that he will need to weigh up his options

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‘Messi to Man City is inevitable after Guardiola deal’

The former Blues winger is delighted to see a highly-rated coach commit to a new contract, with a stunning transfer now expected to be pushed through

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Man Utd’s four-month winless home run puzzles Tuanzebe

The Red Devils are without a Premier League win on home soil since July, but will get another chance to right those wrongs against West Brom

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Giroud’s agent questions Lampard’s favouring of Abraham

The World Cup winner has slipped back down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and is preparing to weigh up his options in 2021

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‘Van Dijk may be back for Liverpool’s biggest games’

The former Reds striker believes a talismanic figure currently nursing a knee injury may yet figure in Premier League and Champions League quests

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No Partey for Arsenal on Premier League return

The Gunners will be without the Ghana international against the Whites, with Mohamed Elneny and Sead Kolasinac also missing a trip to Elland Road

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Man City told Grealish will cost ‘astronomical’ fee

The Blues are said to be mulling over a move for the England international, but a former Villans defender cannot see Dean Smith selling

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Jota tipped to be Ronaldo’s successor by former coach

Jorge Simao, who worked with the Reds forward at Pacos de Ferreira, always believed that the hard-working 23-year-old would reach the very top

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‘Lukaku took a lot of unfair blame at Man Utd’

A coach who worked with the powerful frontman at Everton is enjoying having a rejuvenated star available to him at international level

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Lampard doesn’t fear sack threat at Chelsea

The Blues icon returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2019 and is committed to helping the west London giants get back to the top

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‘Telles isn’t Beckham but can be a huge asset’

The former Red Devils defender believes a Brazilian summer signings is ready to prove his worth as a place in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side opens up

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‘Thiago isn’t guaranteed a Liverpool spot even when fit’

The Reds legend is looking forward to seeing a creative influence return to fitness, but claims summer signings are merely added “options” at present

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Ancelotti rubbishes ‘bullsh*t’ Isco rumours

The Toffees boss, who worked with a talented Spanish playmaker at Real Madrid, claims to have no plans in place for the January window

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‘Soyuncu would be very good at Chelsea’

The former Blues striker sees Frank Lampard’s side on the right track, but believes more additions can deliver a Premier League title challenge

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‘Man Utd will be wishing they had signed Grealish’

The former England international admits the Aston Villa playmaker has been “sensational” of late, with comparisons to Paul Gascoigne inevitable

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‘Messi will stay at Barca unless he wants Qatar challenge’

The former Blaugrana coach believes a six-time Ballon d’Or winner will remain in Catalunya despite pushing for a move elsewhere over the summer

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‘Liverpool have injuries but shouldn’t harp on about it’

The Reds legend admits that additions may be required in the January window, but believes those at Anfield should avoid rushing into deals

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‘Nketiah must get angry & take Lacazette’s place’

The Gunners great believes the inconsistent form of a France international has left the door open for an England U21 star to see regular game time

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‘Firmino still a really important player for Liverpool’

The Anfield icon remains a big fan of the Brazil international forward and expects him to retain a leading role in Jurgen Klopp’s plans

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‘So what if Eriksen played for Spurs, Arsenal should get him’

The former Gunners striker says he would be prepared to ignore the Dane’s strong ties to north London rivals if a deal could be done in January

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‘Ramos is on the wane & Liverpool don’t need him’

The former defender admits another centre-half may be required at Anfield in January, but he would not be prioritising an ageing World Cup winner

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Khedira open to Premier League move & Mourinho reunion

The World Cup-winning midfielder is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2021 and admits he would relish the opportunity to head for England

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Man Utd-linked Pochettino ‘knows what he wants to do’

The former Tottenham boss remains out of work at present, but a fellow Argentine expects to see him back in the dugout before too long

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Former Chelsea boss Conte planning Premier League return

The Italian is currently chasing down Serie A title honours, but he wants to head back to English football at some stage in the future

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‘Ronaldo is a monster who was born with natural talent’

The former Real Madrid defender, who has worked with an all-time great for club and country, has always been left in awe by a fellow countryman

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Marquinhos ready to ignore transfer talk at PSG

The Brazil international believes he could spend the rest of his career in France, despite seeing a move elsewhere mooted at various intervals

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Griezmann backed to adapt to Barca & Messi’s methods

A World Cup-winning team-mate of the France international believes he will come good once he accepts a different role must be filled at club level

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Conte wanted Lukaku & Van Dijk at Chelsea

The former Blues boss, who is now in charge at Inter, was eager to add a Belgian striker and Dutch defender to his ranks at Stamford Bridge

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Willian unaware of Barca offer prior to Arsenal decision

The Brazil international forward opted to cross London in the summer of 2020, as he departed Chelsea, with no Camp Nou opportunity put to him

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Hernandez wants Bayern stay & to justify €80m price tag

The France international became a record signing for the German giants in 2019 but has seen a move away from the Allianz Arena mooted

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Xavi will be Barcelona boss one day – Cazorla

A man who once played alongside the Blaugrana legend and now works under him at Al Sadd believes an emotional homecoming in Catalunya will be made

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Robertson & Davies ranked as world’s best left-backs

The South American full-back, who is earning a notable reputation of his own, admits to admiring star turns at Liverpool and Bayern Munich

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'Barkley could be the signing of the season'

The England international playmaker was finding game time hard to come by in west London, but he has been thriving in the West Midlands

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‘Desperate Liverpool facing mission impossible’

The former Reds striker admits that untimely injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have left those at Anfield with no choice but to add in January

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‘Salah should be blamed for his big mistake’

The Reds forward is having to self-isolate, forcing him to sit out important games for club and country, and has seen his actions questioned

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‘Bayern Munich could easily afford €50m Upamecano’

The Bundesliga champions are expected to enter the market for defensive additions at some stage and could launch a raid on rivals RB Leipzig

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Ali Daei ‘sincerely hopes’ Ronaldo breaks his goal record

The Iran legend has sat at the top of a notable chart for several years, but he appears destined to be knocked from the summit by a modern-day great

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Braithwaite ignoring Barcelona exit rumours

The Denmark international has seen a move away from Camp Nou mooted ahead of the January window, but he is paying little attention to gossip

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‘Grealish has the natural ability & magic of Gazza’

The former Three Lions skipper once played alongside an enigmatic midfielder and sees shades of a legend in a creative star of the present

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'P*ssed off' at Madrid rejection but Pedri now has Messi 'prize'

The talented teenager is living the dream working with an all-time great at Camp Nou, having previously been snubbed by the Blancos

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‘Kepa can still prove everyone wrong at Chelsea’

The former Blues shot-stopper admits things have not gone to plan for the Spaniard in west London, but he remains a quality performer

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Barca want Messi stay & another Ballon d’Or - Nadal

The uncle of tennis superstar Rafa Nadal is forming part of Victor Font’s bid to take control at Camp Nou and wants an Argentine icon to stay put

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Flamini on Arsenal takeover question after €30bn denial

The former Gunners midfielder has seen it suggested that his business interests off the field could one day put him in a position to buy the club

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‘Life went on after Ronaldo but Messi is irreplaceable’

A man who represented the Blaugrana and Real Madrid in his playing days hopes an Argentine icon can be convinced to remain in Spanish football

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Hollywood star Reynolds to complete Wrexham takeover

The Welsh outfit, who have been owned by the club’s supporters' trust since 2011, have given the green light for a remarkable deal

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Arteta sees Arsenal’s future being ‘really bright’

The Gunners boss is pleased with the progress he has overseen during his first year in charge, but also admits that there is still much to do

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‘Griezmann struggles not down to ego or Messi’

A man who worked with the France international at Real Sociedad believes the World Cup winner needs to start playing with a smile on his face again

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Lampard not letting power go to his head at Chelsea

The Blues boss does not consider himself to be above those at his disposal and is aware that he may not get every decision right

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‘Little magician Grealish has Hazard quality’

The former Three Lions defender has been singing the praises of the Aston Villa midfielder, with Jamie Redknapp also admitting to being a big fan

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Man Utd legend Scholes reveals he almost joined Everton

The Red Devils icon decided to give competitive football another go in 2012, with Phil Neville trying to talk him into linking up with the Toffees

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‘Lampard will welcome pressure of £200m spend’

The former Blues star claims any manager would rather work for a chairman prepared to spend big than one who demands little from them

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‘Ziyech has vision to make Chelsea champions’

The former Blues midfielder, who savoured two title triumphs during his time at Stamford Bridge, has been impressed by the Moroccan forward

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‘Partey to dictate whether Arsenal move for Ndidi or Aouar’

The former Gunners striker believes Mikel Arteta will look to bring in another midfielder, but it could be a holding option or a playmaking one

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Gabriel Jesus at Man City due to Mancini error

The Brazilian was wanted by Inter in 2016, but the Nerazzurri saw their coach at that time fail to contact the striker and he headed to England

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Gabriel snubbed rival interest to join Arsenal

The Brazilian defender has made an immediate impact at Emirates Stadium and claims it was always a dream of his to link up with the Gunners

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Record-breaking Ramos overtakes Buffon with 177th cap

The Real Madrid defender remains an important figure for La Roja at 34 years of age and now boasts another entry in the history books

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‘Werner already up there with Kane & Vardy’

The Blues left-back has been impressed by a fellow new arrival at Stamford Bridge and sees the German forward achieving great things in England

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‘Partey injury no surprise, it’s an Arsenal thing’

The big-money summer signing at Emirates Stadium has been laid low after making a bright start to his time in the Gunners’ engine room

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Figo sees shades of himself in Barca star Dembele

The legendary Portuguese considers a World Cup winner that has struggled for a spark at Camp Nou to have endured “bad luck” on the injury front

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‘Bale not the only one keeping an eye on The Masters’

The Tottenham loanee is said to have watched golf while his international team-mates were taking in a friendly date with the United States

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‘Upamecano? Koulibaly? Liverpool will sign A-list centre-half’

The ex-Reds midfielder believes an unfortunate run of injuries will lead Jurgen Klopp to invest in another proven performer during the winter window

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‘If Messi doesn’t want to stay, nothing can change his mind’

The former Blaugrana star was “surprised” to see the Argentine push for a move over the summer and expects further twists and turns to come

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Garcia quizzed on City future as Barca rumours rumble on

The teenage defender has seen a return to his Catalan roots mooted after opting against signing a contract extension at the Etihad Stadium

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Chilwell expecting to ‘win a lot of silverware’ at Chelsea

The England international severed ties with Leicester over the summer and believes he has made the right decision in heading to Stamford Bridge

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Injury robs Mbappe of the chance to face Ronaldo again

The Paris Saint-Germain star is nursing a hamstring complaint and will play no part in Les Bleus' UEFA Nations League clash at Estadio da Luz

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‘If injuries are kind, Ronaldo will keep scoring goals’

The legendary Portuguese believes a fellow countryman can remain at the highest level in Italy for many years as age is not an issue there

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‘Guendouzi has no Arsenal future after Arteta detention’

The ex-Gunners striker believes a divisive Frenchman faces the same fate as Mesut Ozil, with neither set to represent the Premier League giants again

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Dalglish trusts Klopp to make right transfer call

The Reds find themselves short of options at the back after suffering a run of untimely injuries, with some big decisions now needing to be made

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‘Grealish could be the future for Arsenal’

The former Gunners midfielder believes a creative playmaker is missing at Emirates Stadium and thinks the England international would fill the void

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Bailly’s Man Utd future to be ‘assessed’

The Ivorian defender has struggled for game time since committing to a new contract and it may be that he is forced to consider a move elsewhere

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Fernandes was told he’d only be ‘really good’ at centre-half

The Portugal international has become one of the finest creative midfielders in the business, but a former coach wanted him to line up in defence

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‘Matip’s like a willow tree, he blows over & breaks in the wind’

The former Reds defender believes that, with Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk ruled out through injury, Jurgen Klopp will spend in the January window

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‘Liverpool may concede less without Alexander-Arnold’

The Reds have seen their defensive options decimated of late, but a club legend sees no cause for concern

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Ronaldo backed to play until he's 41 & break goal record

Mick Clegg worked with the Portuguese at Old Trafford during Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign and considers him to be “the best athlete” around

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Wales unfazed by claims Bale watched Masters

Robert Page says the Tottenham loanee is free to do whatever he likes after cameras captured a keen golf fan glued to a laptop screen on Thursday

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Man City told why ‘magnificent offer’ for Kounde failed

The Blues were keen on landing the highly-rated French defender during the summer transfer window, but saw a big-money bid knocked back

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Sancho shuts down talk of Man Utd transfer distraction

The 20-year-old winger has seen his standards slip on the back of a summer of much speculation, but he has got back in the goals for England

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Lindelof admits to struggling through Man Utd games

The Swedish defender is currently away on international duty and has been playing through pain at club level in the 2020-21 campaign

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Ozil picks side in Aubameyang vs Kroos spat

The former Germany international has offered his support to his current club colleague, rather than a man he earned World Cup glory alongside

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‘Messi can’t be stopped & Ronaldo is a machine’

The former France international defender has faced the Barcelona and Juventus superstars on a regular basis and remains in awe of their ability

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‘Not easy to convince Messi that bench is good option’

The former Blaugrana forward was pleased to see an Argentine icon get a rest against Real Betis before stepping onto the field to score twice

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Jones walking 'cocky or confident' tightrope at Liverpool

The Anfield academy graduate has complete faith in his ability, but is aware of the need to stay grounded and focused on continuous improvement

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‘Depay isn’t a pure nine but can boost Barcelona’

The former Netherlands international, who spent time in La Liga during his playing days, would like to see his countryman secure a switch from Lyon

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Injured Neymar released from Brazil squad

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar has been nursing a leg complaint and will play no part in meetings with Venezuela and Uruguay

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Barcelona need to sign one or two strikers - Rivaldo

The Blaugrana legend saw Luis Suarez leave Camp Nou over the summer, while Ansu Fati has suffered an injury, making reinforcements essential

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‘Liverpool have to spend a lot of money on Upamecano’

With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez ruled out long-term with knee injuries, Steve Nicol believes that Jurgen Klopp has to invest in January

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'Would Mbappe work for Liverpool like Salah & Mane do?'

The Reds legend is pleased to see “the best players in the world” being linked with moves to Anfield, but he wants the right additions to be made

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Lamptey explains Chelsea exit

The highly-rated 20-year-old full-back is thriving at Amex Stadium, following the decision to walk away from Stamford Bridge

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Liverpool urged to play Henderson at centre-half

The former Reds striker believes that, with plenty of options in midfield, Jurgen Klopp should move his skipper into defence

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Ziyech is unbelievably good - James

The Blues full-back has struck up a productive partnership with the Moroccan forward down the right flank for Frank Lampard’s side

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‘Messi more of a leader after chaotic summer’

The six-time Ballon d’Or winner had pushed for a move away from Camp Nou in the last window, but is now looking to impress for club and country

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'Incredible talent' Bellingham's best position revealed

The ex-Birmingham manager, who gave the youngster his breakthrough, is not surprised to see him shining in Germany and earning England recognition

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Messi backed to retire at Barca ‘but there is always a but’

The former Blaugrana striker is hoping to see a six-time Ballon d’Or winner stay put after shelving his exit plans in the summer of 2020

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Liverpool-linked Tarkowski shuns contract offer

The England international defender admits he is unlikely to pen fresh terms at Turf Moor, with his current deal due to expire in the summer of 2022

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‘Aubameyang is unfortunate, he hasn’t clocked off’

The Gunners great is “confused” as to why Mikel Arteta’s side are struggling in the final third given the firepower they have at their disposal

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Clarke quits FIFA post after controversial comments

The 63-year-old has decided to step down from his role as part of world football's governing body following a telephone conversation on Thursday

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Rakitic refutes Messi-Griezmann rift reports

A former Camp Nou team-mate of two “spectacular” forwards believes unwelcome rumours will end once both men start firing on all cylinders

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USMNT keeper Steffen ‘really happy’ at Man City

The 25-year-old remains the go-to man between the sticks for his country and feels he is improving at the Etihad Stadium

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Alisson reveals Liverpool exit plan

The Brazilian goalkeeper believes he can play on towards his 40th birthday, but intends to be back in his homeland before hanging up his gloves

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‘Semi-final win would’ve changed Solskjaer situation’

The former Red Devils striker hopes questions of the Norwegian’s future will subside, as he has shown that positive progress can be made

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Partey reveals his Premier League idol

The Ghana international has made a positive impact at Emirates Stadium on the back of a summer move and is eager to emulate his fellow countryman

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‘Liverpool shouldn’t make £50m signing for the sake of it’

The former Reds midfielder admits a run of untimely knocks have hit the Premier League champions hard, but they shouldn't panic buy

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‘Man Utd job would be perfect for Pochettino’

The former Tottenham winger, who worked under an Argentine coach in north London, can see why talk of filling a role at Old Trafford has resurfaced

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‘Lewandowski & Benzema wouldn’t post Kane numbers’

The former Tottenham winger considers a prolific Premier League marksman to sit above fellow frontmen who continue to star in Germany and Spain

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Jota left with ‘bitter’ feeling at Liverpool

The Portuguese forward has netted seven goals for the Reds, earning him plenty of praise, but is yet to experience the support of a packed out Anfield

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‘Ramsey is paying the price for lack of minutes’

The former Wales international admits that a fellow countryman is struggling to keep himself match fit as he approaches “the back end” of his career

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‘Arsenal had Bellingham deal done but he got away’

A legendary former captain in north London claims a 17-year-old who is now in the senior England squad could have been at Emirates Stadium

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‘Setien shouldn’t have made Messi excuses’

The Masia academy graduate was surprised to see an ousted coach look to blame others for his failings during a difficult reign at Camp Nou

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Bellingham emulating Rooney & Walcott after England call

The talented teenage midfielder has been promoted into Gareth Southgate’s senior side from the U21 ranks, with his meteoric rise continuing

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‘Jota will spark all of Liverpool’s forwards into life’

The former Reds striker admits that a Brazilian needs to be offering more to the Anfield cause, but expects competition to help the cause

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Martinelli likened to Brazil legend Ronaldo

The former Gunners striker is excited to see what the teenager will offer to the north London club once he is fully recovered from a long-term injury

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Ziyech billed as a mix of Hazard & Fabregas

The former Blues winger has been impressed by a wideman of the present, with the Morocco international making quite the impact in west London

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‘Man Utd need siege mentality to fend off critics’

The former Red Devils striker enjoyed considerable success at Old Trafford in his playing days and says pressure to perform should be embraced

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‘Messi’s attitude towards Griezmann is deplorable’

Eric Olhats has accused an Argentine icon at Camp Nou of shunning a World Cup-winning colleague and holding too much power in Catalunya

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‘Liverpool don’t need to sign Alaba for big money’

The ex-Reds midfielder believes the Premier League champions will stay out of an “inflated market” and keep faith with those already on their books

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Man Utd’s links to Pochettino slammed by Ferdinand

The former Red Devils defender claims no discussions regarding a change of manager have been held by those in the Old Trafford boardroom

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Ronaldo to PSG not ruled out by Leonardo

The sporting director of the Ligue 1 giants admits that anything is possible in a global marketplace that continues to throw up surprises

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Klopp spent just two days working on Liverpool’s fab four

The Reds boss has revealed that he left it late to piece together an adventurous starting XI that secured a hard-fought point at the Etihad Stadium

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Fati facing four months out after knee surgery

The highly-rated teenager was forced off during the Blaugrana’s Liga clash with Real Betis and will now sit out the vast majority of 2020-21

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'Alisson scuppered Kelleher loan plans'

The highly-rated Irish goalkeeper was due to head for the Netherlands in the summer window, but an untimely injury at Anfield forced him to stay put

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Kean compared to PSG legend Cavani

The ex-midfielder has been impressed by the Italian frontman during his time in France and would like to see a permanent deal done with Everton

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Liverpool urged to move for England defender as Van Dijk cover

The former Reds goalkeeper would be in favour of a move being made for the centre-half currently on the books at Turf Moor

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‘Firmino has nothing to worry about from Jota’

The Reds legend believes that, with the manager going with a front four against Manchester City, every attacker at Anfield will see regular game time

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Abraham ‘over the moon’ to win Chelsea place back

The England international has been among the goals since earning a recall and believes new additions have made the Blues even stronger

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Man Utd block Lindelof from joining Sweden squad

The Red Devils will not be releasing the centre-half for the international due to Covid-19 travel restrictions in the United Kingdom

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‘Kane a certainty to join Rooney & Shearer in 200 club’

The former Tottenham frontman believes the England international can run a Newcastle legend close on the all-time Premier League goal chart

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Robertson welcomes Liverpool’s front four

Jurgen Klopp avoided having to drop Roberto Firmino from his plans against Manchester City by taking the decision to be even more adventurous

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‘Ziyech can be even more confident & dominant’

The former Blues defender has been impressed with the impact made by the Moroccan winger at Stamford Bridge and sees even more to come

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‘Aloof Guardiola should have Man City worried’

The Blues’ current boss is only tied to a contract through to the summer of 2021 and has offered no indication that he will be agreeing fresh terms

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‘Alaba is the best short-term option for Liverpool’

The versatile Austrian has seen contract talks break down at the Allianz Arena, meaning that suitors could look to snap him up in the January window

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‘Disgraceful that Pogba can’t get into Man Utd team’

The France international was on the bench for a 3-1 win at Everton and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been urged to find a starting role for him

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As bad a performance as I’ve seen from Arsenal - Wright

The Gunners great was less than impressed by what he saw at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with the hosts slipping to a 3-0 defeat

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Cavani ‘ammunition’ fear raised at Man Utd

The former Red Devils striker expects an experienced Uruguayan frontman to make a positive impression, but worries about the service he will get

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Pulisic warned Chelsea face ‘good dilemma’ when he is fit

Ashley Cole has been impressed by the Blues as an attacking force of late, with a number of star turns competing for limited places

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Gomez reacts to controversial handball decision

The Reds defender saw VAR work against him during a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium, but he is already looking to move on from the incident

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Fernandes compared to Man Utd icons Rooney & Cantona

The former Red Devils star believes a midfielder snapped up in January 2020 can be likened to legendary figures from years gone by

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Alaba sets Bundesliga win record in Klassiker victory

The Austria international is seeing questions asked of his future, but he continues to help his current employers dominate in Germany

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‘Arsenal only sold Ox because he couldn’t stay fit’

The ex-Reds goalkeeper believes a quality addition was made at Anfield in 2017, but a talented midfielder has suffered “horrendous luck with injuries”

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‘Partey an absolute steal for Arsenal at £45m’

Mikel Arteta moved to bolster his midfield options over the summer, with another commanding presence added to the engine room at Emirates Stadium

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Alexander-Arnold tipped to become ‘best right-back ever’

A man who took in two World Cup triumphs during his playing days believes a promising talent at Anfield can cement a place among the all-time greats

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‘Kane’s great but he’s not at Rooney’s level’

The former Tottenham striker expects a star of the present to become an all-time great, but says he remains behind a Manchester United icon for now

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Henry sees Arteta following Klopp model at Arsenal

The legendary former Gunners striker believes the right man is at the helm in north London, but he has urged patience with a Spanish tactician

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Rashford one of three injury victims for Man Utd

The Red Devils boss has revealed that the England international forward, along with Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof, picked up a knock at Goodison Park

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‘Man Utd lack leaders & need more like Fernandes’

The former Red Devils defender believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad needs more character, with only a select few fitting that bill at present

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‘Alaba’s important but not irreplaceable like Lewy & Muller’

The versatile Austria international has seen contract talks shelved at the Allianz Arena, with serious questions now being asked of his future

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USWNT star Morgan finally makes Spurs debut

The World Cup winner linked up with the north London giants in September, but had to be patient in pursuit of her bow for the club

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Fernandes wants a team of leaders at Man Utd

The Portuguese playmaker bagged a brace at Goodison Park, with Harry Maguire also recognising the importance of getting back to winning ways

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Seething Solskjaer claims Man Utd were ‘set up to fail’

The under-fire Norwegian saw his side collect a much-needed victory over the Toffees, but he was less than impressed with the scheduling

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‘The days of Abramovich being ruthless are gone’

The former Blues defender admits that a summer of big spending has raised expectations in west London, but he expects patience to be shown

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Setien’s criticism of Messi rubbished by Rivaldo

The Blaugrana icon says a former coach should not be shifting the blame for an “awful end of season” and wants a French forward to keep the faith

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VAR controversy as Pickford & Maguire go unpunished

A Premier League encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday saw both teams survive penalty scares as technology did not overrule on-field decisions

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Salah defends Firmino in Liverpool benching debate

The Egyptian has formed part of a destructive attacking unit at Anfield with a Brazilian colleague alongside him, but change could be on the cards

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'Messi's from another planet - there's no comparison with Ronaldo'

The Chilean midfielder played alongside the iconic Argentine at Camp Nou and has him edging out a Portuguese great on any talent chart

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‘Messi deserves to be happy whether he stays or not’

A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine is reluctant to be drawn into a debate on whether a move away from Camp Nou should be made

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Lazio chief Lotito makes vulgar 'vagina' remarks in bizarre Covid-19 rant

The president of the Rome-based outfit is never shy of offering an opinion and has expressed his frustration at the coronavirus testing process

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‘Firmino may see Liverpool benching as welcome relief’

The former Reds midfielder believes a Brazilian forward that has looked out of sorts for some time will see his place taken by a Portuguese colleague

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‘Solskjaer treading fine line amid Pochettino links’

The former Red Devils striker is reluctant to be drawn into a debate regarding managerial change at Old Trafford, but admits improvement is required

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Pulisic’s injury frustration continues for Chelsea

The Blues boss has confirmed that the United States international forward will play no part in a Premier League home date with the Blades

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‘Liverpool will only buy in January if they’re desperate’

The ex-Reds midfielder feels value is hard to come by in the winter window, meaning that Jurgen Klopp will keep faith what those already on his books

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Klopp: Man City is the most difficult game in world football

The German coach is preparing to lock horns again with the team that has provided the greatest domestic threat over recent seasons

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Rashford picked out as England’s best player by Calvert-Lewin

The Everton frontman is a big fan of the Red Devils forward and is looking to model his own game on that of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski

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‘Salah didn’t cheat, he played to the law’

The Reds legend says the Egyptian forward did nothing wrong in taking a tumble against West Ham that has attracted plenty of attention

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Gnabry makes Arsenal ‘favourite’ for Premier League return

The Germany international struggled to make his mark in English football first time around, with a scenic route taken to the very top of the game

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‘No way Klopp will go with Jota and Firmino’

The former Reds defender cannot see the reigning Premier League champions fielding all of their attacking talent at the Etihad Stadium

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‘Mendy has been the star signing for Chelsea’

Frank Lampard invested heavily in fresh faces over the summer, with a Senegal international shot-stopper being billed as his best buy

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‘Firmino still ahead of pressing monster Jota’

The Reds legend feels that Jurgen Klopp will give the Brazilian forward another opportunity to lead the line during a trip to Manchester City

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Willock to leave on loan? Arteta backed to make right call

The former Gunners defender has suggested that the youngster, who caught the eye in his last Europa League game, may benefit from a spell elsewhere

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‘Jota wouldn’t have same impact at Barca or Real Madrid’

The Reds legend has been impressed by a Portuguese forward, but says none of the star turns at Anfield would fare as well in another top European team

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Arsenal urged to replace Lacazette with Edouard

The former Gunners frontman believes Mikel Arteta will look to upgrade his striking options in upcoming windows, with French forwards in his thoughts

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‘Nuno is a contender for the Man Utd job, he’s inspirational’

The former frontman, who spent six years on the books at Molineux, believes a highly-rated Portuguese tactician could be targeted by the Red Devils

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Alaba tipped to join Liverpool as Van Dijk cover

A man who spent three productive years in Munich as a player believes the versatile Austrian could be heading to Anfield in January

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McAteer defends Salah as he lays into Kane over penalty antics

The former Reds midfielder believes an Egyptian frontman is being unfairly singled out and could end up paying the price for unwelcome headlines

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‘Man City vs Liverpool almost decides the season’

The former City skipper is looking forward to seeing the last two champions of English football face off at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday

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‘Pochettino would take Man Utd to another dimension’

The former Tottenham midfielder feels an Argentine tactician worked wonders in north London and could do the same in the North West at Old Trafford

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Foden earns England recall as Greenwood misses out

The Man City midfielder has been included in the Three Lions’ latest selection, with the likes of Jack Grealish and Mason Mount also getting the nod

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‘Man City don’t need Messi, he would cause problems’

The former Blues striker believes further defensive additions should be prioritised in 2021, with there no need to snap up a Barcelona superstar

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‘Abraham has given Lampard a great problem’

The former Blues winger was pleased to see an England international get among the goals in a Champions League victory over Rennes

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Rashford accused of replicating Nani flaw at Man Utd

The Red Devils legend believes a jet-heeled winger should be looking to get in behind opposition defences without having to be told to make those runs

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‘Reyna has brought a tonne of excitement to USMNT’

The former goalkeeper believes a number of talented youngsters are ready to shine on a senior stage for the United States

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‘Gabriel an absolute steal for Arsenal at £25m’

The former Gunners striker has been impressed by a promising centre-half “who likes to defend” and has made Mikel Arteta’s side tougher to break down

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