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🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer acquisition @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida/
🚨 Liverpool not proceeding with deal to sign Lutsharel Geertruida. Chance presented to #LFC, ready to advance + 25yo keen; but proved too complicated. Alternative not expected but contender for Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes as summer acquisition @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida/
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🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain int’l; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/2026/02/01/mikel-merino-arsenal-foot-injury-update/
🚨 Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino expected to miss considerable period with suspected broken bone in foot. #AFC surveying market for potential loan as short-term cover for 29yo Spain int’l; no guarantee anything materialises before deadline @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013742/2026/02/01/mikel-merino-arsenal-foot-injury-update/
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🚨 Liverpool reach pre-agreement with Rennes to sign Jeremy Jacquet in summer 2026. Deal for 20yo #Rennes centre-back £55m + £5m. Personal terms expected to be no problem after France U21 int’l picked #LFC; viewed as key part of team rebuild @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982654/2026/02/01/jeremy-jacquet-liverpool-rennes-transfer-news/
🚨 Liverpool reach pre-agreement with Rennes to sign Jeremy Jacquet in summer 2026. Deal for 20yo #Rennes centre-back £55m + £5m. Personal terms expected to be no problem after France U21 int’l picked #LFC; viewed as key part of team rebuild @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982654/2026/02/01/jeremy-jacquet-liverpool-rennes-transfer-news/
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🚨 Jeremy Jacquet flying to North West this morning for medical today as all parties work to complete summer move from Rennes to Liverpool. 20yo #StadeRennais defender joining #LFC on contract until June 2031 + 1 after clubs agreed £60m deal @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982654/2026/02/01/jeremy-jacquet-liverpool-rennes-transfer-news/
🚨 Jeremy Jacquet flying to North West this morning for medical today as all parties work to complete summer move from Rennes to Liverpool. 20yo #StadeRennais defender joining #LFC on contract until June 2031 + 1 after clubs agreed £60m deal @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6982654/2026/02/01/jeremy-jacquet-liverpool-rennes-transfer-news/
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🚨 AC Milan conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of potential switch from Crystal Palace. #ACMilan offer worth more than €30m accepted by #CPFC & Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as replacement @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/URI1bnbL44Uh/
🚨 AC Milan conducting further medical checks on Jean-Philippe Mateta in London this morning ahead of potential switch from Crystal Palace. #ACMilan offer worth more than €30m accepted by #CPFC & Jorgen Strand Larsen lined up as replacement @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/URI1bnbL44Uh/
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🚨 Taylor Harwood-Bellis to stay at Southampton. 24yo centre-back subject to multiple bids from West Ham United for permanent move but #SaintsFC knocked back #WHUFC. England int’l deemed too important to go this window - no #DeadlineDay exit @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/
🚨 Taylor Harwood-Bellis to stay at Southampton. 24yo centre-back subject to multiple bids from West Ham United for permanent move but #SaintsFC knocked back #WHUFC. England int’l deemed too important to go this window - no #DeadlineDay exit @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/csLzrrS7VMR2/
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🚨 Sheffield United reach full agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips. Deal in place between clubs for straight loan until end of season - no buy option. 30yo #MCFC midfielder undergoing medical before completing #SUFC switch @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6508411/2026/02/02/kalvin-phillips-manchester-city-sheffield-united-transfer/
🚨 Sheffield United reach full agreement with Manchester City to sign Kalvin Phillips. Deal in place between clubs for straight loan until end of season - no buy option. 30yo #MCFC midfielder undergoing medical before completing #SUFC switch @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6508411/2026/02/02/kalvin-phillips-manchester-city-sheffield-united-transfer/
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🚨 AC Milan pull out of Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer after medical checks. 28yo France striker returns to #CPFC for now but interest ongoing from elsewhere in possible loan before deadline. Jorgen Strand Larsen deal still on as things stand @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/2026/02/02/jean-philippe-mateta-ac-milan-deal/
🚨 AC Milan pull out of Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer after medical checks. 28yo France striker returns to #CPFC for now but interest ongoing from elsewhere in possible loan before deadline. Jorgen Strand Larsen deal still on as things stand @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/2026/02/02/jean-philippe-mateta-ac-milan-deal/
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🚨 Nottingham Forest reach agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach to sign left-back Luca Netz in permanent deal. 22yo Germany youth international undergoing medical before proposed #DeadlineDay move from #gladbach to #NFFC on 4.5yr contract @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/0gHL1U8kdyBG/
🚨 Nottingham Forest reach agreement with Borussia Monchengladbach to sign left-back Luca Netz in permanent deal. 22yo Germany youth international undergoing medical before proposed #DeadlineDay move from #gladbach to #NFFC on 4.5yr contract @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/0gHL1U8kdyBG/
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🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing will happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/47Lw9JWJlg9o/
🚨 Sandro Tonali offered to Arsenal by agent so #AFC explored but no contact with Newcastle United; nothing will happen this window. 25yo’s camp put idea to Andrea Berta so looked into as per any player of interest. #NUFC exit now impossible @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/47Lw9JWJlg9o/
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🚨 Crystal Palace reach agreement with Everton over potential deal for Dwight McNeil. Fee ~£20m in place & 26yo #EFC winger undergoing medical before proposed #CPFC move. Race against time to complete + not guaranteed; may require deal sheet @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/
🚨 Crystal Palace reach agreement with Everton over potential deal for Dwight McNeil. Fee ~£20m in place & 26yo #EFC winger undergoing medical before proposed #CPFC move. Race against time to complete + not guaranteed; may require deal sheet @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/KjQAn5DDdA0X/
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🚨 Dwight McNeil move from Everton to Crystal Palace off. Deal sheet submitted in time + 26yo #EFC winger completed medical. But after Mateta sale collapsed #CPFC changed terms from £20m purchase to loan with buy obligation & then pulled out @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/HIkkvDZRIZsF/
🚨 Dwight McNeil move from Everton to Crystal Palace off. Deal sheet submitted in time + 26yo #EFC winger completed medical. But after Mateta sale collapsed #CPFC changed terms from £20m purchase to loan with buy obligation & then pulled out @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/transfer-deadline-day-live-updates-news/1wzrE4AxaucI/HIkkvDZRIZsF/
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🚨 EXCL: Liverpool to pay max £6.8m for signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Tribunal rules #LFC owe #CFC initial £2.8m + £4m in potential bonuses relating to senior appearances, contracts & England honours. Also 20% of profit on future sale @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024393/2026/02/05/rio-ngumoha-liverpool-chelsea-fee/
🚨 EXCL: Liverpool to pay max £6.8m for signing of Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea. Tribunal rules #LFC owe #CFC initial £2.8m + £4m in potential bonuses relating to senior appearances, contracts & England honours. Also 20% of profit on future sale @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7024393/2026/02/05/rio-ngumoha-liverpool-chelsea-fee/
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 14th in Premier League - 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6831096/2026/02/11/thomas-frank-tottenham-sacked/
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 14th in Premier League - 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6831096/2026/02/11/thomas-frank-tottenham-sacked/
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 16th in Premier League - 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6831096/2026/02/11/thomas-frank-tottenham-sacked/
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Frank sacked as Tottenham Hotspur head coach. #THFC working through various possible contingency plans to replace 52yo Dane as club sit 16th in Premier League - 5 points above relegation zone after 2 wins from 17 matches @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6831096/2026/02/11/thomas-frank-tottenham-sacked/
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🚨 Kai Havertz set for spell on sidelines with muscular injury. Problem expected to keep 26yo Arsenal forward out of #AFC games against Brentford + Tottenham Hotspur but hoped not to be serious issue for Germany international. W/ @gunnerblog @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038931/2026/02/11/kai-havertz-injury-arsenal-update/
🚨 Kai Havertz set for spell on sidelines with muscular injury. Problem expected to keep 26yo Arsenal forward out of #AFC games against Brentford + Tottenham Hotspur but hoped not to be serious issue for Germany international. W/ @gunnerblog @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038931/2026/02/11/kai-havertz-injury-arsenal-update/
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🚨 EXCL: Kristjaan Speakman leavs Sunderland. #SAFC decision to move forward without sporting director. DoF Ghisolfi led football set-up since July; central to building current team & operation. Club feel organic end to transition, not start @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044218/2026/02/13/kristjaan-speakman-sunderland-leave/
🚨 EXCL: Kristjaan Speakman leavs Sunderland. #SAFC decision to move forward without sporting director. DoF Ghisolfi led football set-up since July; central to building current team & operation. Club feel organic end to transition, not start @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7044218/2026/02/13/kristjaan-speakman-sunderland-leave/
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to join #THFC on contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038301/2026/02/13/tottenham-next-manager-igor-tudor/
🚨 Tottenham Hotspur reach verbal agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach. 47yo Croatian set to join #THFC on contract to end of season; no permanent option. Arrives with big-club experience. Process led by Venkatesham & Lange @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7038301/2026/02/13/tottenham-next-manager-igor-tudor/
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🚨 Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed enquiries from rivals for Lucas Bergvall in January. Chelsea + Aston Villa made contact to check situation while looking to strengthen midfield & amid 20yo’s reduced role but #THFC clear no plan to consider exit @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7045675/2026/02/14/lucas-bergvall-tottenham-transfer-enquiries/
🚨 Tottenham Hotspur rebuffed enquiries from rivals for Lucas Bergvall in January. Chelsea + Aston Villa made contact to check situation while looking to strengthen midfield & amid 20yo’s reduced role but #THFC clear no plan to consider exit @TheAthleticFC https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7045675/2026/02/14/lucas-bergvall-tottenham-transfer-enquiries/
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RT @gunnerblog: 🚨 Arsenal set-piece coach Nico Jover’s contract contains a “set-piece goal bonus” clause.
Smart piece of negotiating - and after a record-equalling 16th goal from a corner, #AFC will be paying out gladly.
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RT @gunnerblog: 🚨 Arsenal set-piece coach Nico Jover’s contract contains a “set-piece goal bonus” clause.
Smart piece of negotiating - and after a record-equalling 16th goal from a corner, #AFC will be paying out gladly.
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7080468/2026/03/02/arsenal-set-piece-goals-nicolas-jover-contract/
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Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover’s contract contains bonus clause for dead-ball goals
Arsenal have scored 16 goals from corners this season, the joint-most by any side in a single campaign.
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