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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi as free agent this summer subject to retaining PL status. Nothing finalised so still open + interest in 28yo #AFCB centre-back from elsewhere but #THFC leading contender at present
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🚨 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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🚨 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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🚨 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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🚨 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. ~€3m break clause in Benfica deal.
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🚨 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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🚨 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 can’t be repeated
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🚨 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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🚨 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. 63yo’s initial thoughts outlined to #RMFC while Florentino Perez ponders decision. Portuguese happy at Benfica but open to possibility
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Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former #RMFC boss understood to be open to possibility, although nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing #AFCB
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🚨 Arsenal defender Ben White expected to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury. 28yo England international suffered suspected MCL damage in #AFC victory at West Ham, although full extent yet to be established.
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Nottingham Forest intend to hand Vitor Pereira new long-term contract. #NFFC hierarchy & players said to be happy with 57yo + talks planned over extension (current deal June 2027). Club also aim - as things stand - to keep all key players
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Broad agreement in place for Michael Carrick to become permanent head coach of Manchester United. Work continues between all parties to finalise contracts for Englishman & backroom staff after 2+1yr deal offered to former #MUFC midfielder
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EXCLUSIVE: Agreement complete for Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea manager. 44yo Spaniard visited London early last week & accepted opportunity; 4yr contract now finalised - announcement imminent. Primary target throughout + wanted #CFC move
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Pep Guardiola to leave position as Manchester City manager at end of this season. 55yo Spaniard departing after trophy-laden decade & set to be replaced by Enzo Maresca. No official confirmation yet from #MCFC
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Enzo Maresca already working on summer transfer activity & pre-season plans ahead of appointment by Manchester City. 46yo collaborating closely with #MCFC sporting director Hugo Viana in preparation for Pep Guardiola’s expected departure
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BREAKING: Southampton lose appeal in attempt to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final for spying on opponents. #SaintsFC spot goes to Middlesbrough; #MFC to face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday.
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🚨 Kobbie Mainoo set to be named in England squad for World Cup but Phil Foden misses out. Tino Livramento + Noni Madueke also expected to be included but no Levi Colwill despite injury return & anticipated Luke Shaw will not make #ENG group
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Ivan Toney recalled to England squad for 2026 World Cup. 30yo Al Ahli striker rewarded for 42 goals + 11 assists in 37 #AlAhli appearances across all competitions this season. Former Brentford forward not involved for #ENG since last June
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EXCL: Djed Spence suffered broken jaw during Tottenham Hotspur loss at Chelsea. 25yo right-back picked up injury in challenge with Liam Delap but expected to play for #THFC v Everton on last day of Premier League season in protective mask
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