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🚨 Chelsea in talks to appoint Dave Fallows to senior sporting leadership role. Ex-Liverpool director left #LFC last October - likely to join #CFC to work with existing execs on areas including scouting, player pathways, football development
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🚨 Sean Dyche emerging as leading contender to become Nottingham Forest boss. Edu + Syrianos driving #NFFC process - 54yo deemed strong fit for squad, club, situation. Mancini looking unlikely, Silva set to stay at #FFC.
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🚨 Nottingham Forest close to completing agreement to appoint Sean Dyche as new head coach. 54yo set to join #NFFC on long-term contract; confirmation expected today. Roberto Mancini showed interest in vacancy but Englishman seen as best fit
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🚨 Rangers closing in on appointment of Danny Rohl as new head coach. Not fully done but 36yo German now chosen candidate + #RangersFC in process of finalising deal to end manager search by installing highly-rated ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss
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🚨 Fulham owners have told Marco Silva of desire to extend contract, which currently includes ~£15m release clause. Goodwill all round but no detailed talks yet as focus is on #FFC season + 48yo tends to keep options open until decision time
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🚨 Arsenal reach agreement with Max Dowman to sign scholarship terms - with pro deal expected to follow when turns 17 (Dec 31, 2026). 15yo could have moved anywhere & for more money but only wanted #AFC + terms in process of being finalised
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🚨 Gary O’Neil under consideration for shock return to Wolves after Vitor Pereira exit. #Boro boss Rob Edwards another prominent candidate - would need compensation but strong connection with #WWFC. Carrick & others also discussed internally
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🚨 BREAKING: Southampton part ways with manager Will Still. 33yo appointed in May on 3yr contract but goes after 4 wins in 16 games. U21s head coach Tonda Eckert takes over as interim + contender in #SaintsFC search for permanent replacement
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🚨 Wolves advancing in talks with Gary O’Neil + exploring other options in parallel - including Erik ten Hag. 55yo discussed internally & #WWFC expressed interest in speaking to ex-#MUFC boss as part of process. No imminent decision expected
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🚨 EXCL: Gary O’Neil withdraws himself from process to become next Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach after initial talks. Understood 42yo felt opportunity to make shock return to Molineux not right for him at this time. #WWFC search ongoing
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🚨 Wolves part company with director of professional football Domenico Teti. Italian joined in June having previously worked with Vitor Pereira; now follows Portuguese out of club. #WWFC may look to boost set-up once new head coach appointed
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🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 with significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL + foreign suitors, 23yo #AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days
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🚨 Wolves set to confirm appointment of Rob Edwards early next week. Expected to sign 3.5yr contract + arrive at club on Monday - talks over coaching staff continue. Compensation agreed with #Boro ~£2m & #WWFC plan to back 42yo in Jan window
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gives the latest on everything happening behind the scenes at Molineux as the fight to avoid relegation intensifies.
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🚨 England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonight’s penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG match
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🚨 Bournemouth may be powerless to prevent Antoine Semenyo sale in January. Contract includes £65m release clause - available to all clubs but must be triggered by set date so #AFCB get time to replace. Applies again in summer at lower price
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🚨 Arsenal continuing to assess Gabriel amid concerns 27yo could miss 1-2 months through injury sustained on international duty. Initial indications suggest #AFC centre-back set for spell out but tests ongoing
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⚑️Vinicius Junior informed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that he does not intend to renew while his relationship with Xabi Alonso remains strained
βž•Talks over an extension are stalled
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🚨 EXCL: Man Utd strengthen recruitment operation by appointing Kyle Macaulay as head of senior scouting. 39yo joins #MUFC after spells at West Ham, Chelsea & Brighton. Well-regarded Scot will report to Christopher Vivell.
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🚨 Real Madrid considered Ibrahima Konate but inform Liverpool they have no interest in signing France int’l. 26yo’s unresolved #LFC contract situation could still go either way.
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🚨 Antoine Semenyo ready for winter or summer transfer from Bournemouth, says Ghana boss Otto Addo. Speaking after #WorldCup2026 draw, head coach told
@TheAthleticFC
: β€œWith all respect for #AFCB surely it’s natural for him to take next step”
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