π¨ Dominic Calvert-Lewin to be named in enlarged England squad for friendlies against Uruguay + Japan. 29yo Leeds United striker back in form with 10 goals in 27 PL games this season. Everton midfielder James Garner another included by #ENG
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π¨ EXCL: Man Utd close to agreement with Kobbie Mainoo + Harry Maguire over new contracts. Proposed deal would keep 20yo midfielder at #MUFC until 2031 on improved terms. 33yo defender offered 1+1yr deal. Work still needed but talks advanced
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π¨ Southampton will need special dispensation to wear shirt marking 50th anniversary of 1976 FA Cup win in this yearβs SF. After QF clubs must use kit registered at start of season but FA open to giving #SaintsFC permission depending on draw
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π¨ Newcastle United owners continue to support Eddie Howe, with all parties intending to evaluate manager situation in summer. Review + any contingency work seen by those involved as normal - no serious talks yet over #NUFC head coach change
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π¨ EXCLUSIVE: Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth when contract ends this summer. #AFCB did everything to keep head coach but 43yo chose to go + successor process under way - Kieran McKenna high among options.
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π¨ Bournemouth reach agreement with Marco Rose to succeed Andoni Iraola as head coach this summer. 49yo to join #AFCB on 3yr deal - picked for playing style, European experience + familiarity managing likes of Haaland, Bellingham, Szoboszlai
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π¨ John Stones exit from Manchester City this summer set to be announced next week. Mutual decision for 31yo centre-back to go as free agent when contract ends after trophy-laden decade at #MCFC. Interest expected from leading European clubs
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π¨ BREAKING: Chelsea part company with head coach Liam Rosenior. #CFC wanted to give 41yo much longer but results dictated otherwise. FA Cup + CL push key factors. Calum McFarlane to take interim charge before permanent appointment in summer
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π¨ Jose Mourinho preferred candidate of Florentino Perez to become next Real Madrid head coach. Support not universal inside #RMFC but president driving process so 63yo strong contender. ~β¬3m break clause in Benfica deal.
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π¨ Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis to leave club at end of season. Highly-regarded former captain departing after 15yr association with #AFCB to explore new opportunities - interest from Al Hilal & other clubs but nothing signed
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π¨ Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle United boss. As things stand + barring unexpected turn of events 48yo will lead #NUFC into 26/27 - retains ownership/hierarchy support & keen to continue. All parties accept this season canβt be repeated
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π¨ EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current #MCFC terms 2027 - fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta
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π¨ Federico Valverde & Aurelien Tchouameni in dressing-room fight at Real Madrid training ground. Valverde went to hospital with head injury. Follows altercation 24hrs earlier. #RMFC expected to take action.
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Real Madrid talks with Jorge Mendes continue over potential appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. 63yoβs initial thoughts outlined to #RMFC while Florentino Perez ponders decision. Portuguese happy at Benfica but open to possibility
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