Ainsley Maitland-Niles believes he can be the answer to Arsenal’s search for a new winger. The Gunners have been linked with the likes of Denis Suarez of Barcelona and Dalian Yifang’s Yannick Carrasco, but head coach Unai Emery has admitted the club have no money to make permanent signings and will instead be shopping in …
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Derby have claimed a man escorted from the perimeter of their training ground by police on Thursday after “acting suspiciously” was an employee of promotion rivals Leeds. The Rams travel to Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds on Friday night, with the two clubs separated by eight points in the table. Derbyshire Police attended County’s training …
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Cristiano Ronaldo is being asked by police in the US to provide a DNA sample in an ongoing investigation of a woman’s allegation that he raped her in his Las Vegas hotel penthouse in 2009, the football star’s lawyer has said. Peter S. Christiansen downplayed the development, denied the rape allegation and provided no additional details. He …
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Raheem Sterling has “boosted” the “confidence” of a young footballer who was racially abused. Sterling, who continues to be a victim of some utterly abhorrent reporting, wrote to the teenager after receiving a letter from his grandmother. She explained how Ethan Ross, 13, had been ‘through a tough time with racial abuse’. Sterling replied by …
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Jose Mourinho has ruled out becoming Benfica manager as he continues his post-Manchester United life. Mourinho parted company with United last month, having lost the confidence of a board that offered him an improved contract in January 2018. We reckon the Portuguese might actually take his first year out of management this century, but numerous …
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CHELSEA EYE ARGENTINA TRIO Chelsea want all the Argentines, apparently. Maurizio Sarri’s priority is Gonzalo Higuain. The Telegraph says the Blues are negotiating a loan deal for the striker already on loan from Juventus at AC Milan. Juve would prefer a permanent deal, since they negotiated a £32million deal with Milan for the end of …
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Virgil van Dijk‘s performances for Liverpool put him on par with the finest centre-backs in Premier League history, according to Brighton boss Chris Hughton. But Hughton believes the Holland international must sustain his form over a longer period of time to cement a place among the division’s all-time greats. Van Dijk – a one-time transfer …
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Unai Emery admits Arsenal can only afford to make loan signings in the January transfer window – but insists he will be happy with his squad if the Gunners fail to add any new recruits. With the club keen to add a defender and a winger to their ranks, head coach Emery has confirmed there …
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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl believes Manolo Gabbiadini‘s impending switch to Sampdoria will prove the best solution for everyone. The 27-year-old Italy forward is set to return to his homeland, with a reported £11million deal close to completion. Gabbiadini joined the Saints from Napoli during January 2017, but found his first-team chances limited this season under …
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Click:赴日做开发 Southampton striker Charlie Austin has been given a two-match suspension by the Football Association. The 29-year-old was charged after appearing to gesture towards the Manchester City fans as he was substituted in Southampton’s 3-1 defeat at St Mary’s on December 30. Austin admitted the FA charge in relation to the gesture and will now …
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