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Jack Grealish has sights set on Manchester United move, says former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has "got his eye" on a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to Darren Bent.




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Jack Wilshere concedes West Ham transfer 'hasn't worked out' as injury-plagued star faces uncertain future

Jack Wilshere has admitted his transfer to West Ham "hasn't worked out" as he had hoped amid uncertainty over his future at the club.




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.




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Roy Hodgson praises Crystal Palace community work during coronavirus shutdown

Roy Hodgson has issued a lengthy message to Crystal Palace supporters during the coronavirus crisis, commending the club and players' community efforts and reaffirming the collective desire to finish the 2019-20 Premier League season.




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Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk

Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation.




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Unai Emery 'blamed ex-girlfriend for Arsenal sacking' as winless run started after break-up

Sacked Arsenal manager Unai Emery "blamed" ex-girlfriend Sacha Wright for losing his job with the Gunners.




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Frank Lampard reveals Chelsea are ready to execute various transfer plans depending on coronavirus impact

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea are ready to execute various different transfer plans depending on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Arsenal players to reject club's wage-cut plans fearing they already face significant losses

Arsenal's squad are ready to knock back the club's wage-cute proposals which would cost players up to 12.5 per cent of their annual salary.




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Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi open to summer move following Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham links

Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is not ruling out a move this summer after being linked with moves to Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Why Inter Milan striker is perfect Luis Suarez replacement

Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez one of their top transfer targets.




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Barcelona announce boardroom changes after resignations and confirm legal action against former vice-president

Barcelona have announced changes to the club's board in a swift restructuring after six directors submitted their resignations to president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week.




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Manchester United star Paul Pogba hits back at his critics: 'I didn't even know who Graeme Souness was'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has hit back at one of his biggest critics in Graeme Souness, admitting he didn't even know who the Liverpool legend was.




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Jose Mourinho self-isolating with three Tottenham coaches in rented house

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Graeme Souness hits back at Paul Pogba as feud continues: 'Put your medals on the table!'

Graeme Souness landed the latest blow in his feud with Manchester United star Paul Pogba as he declared: "Put your medals on the table!"




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies hails impact of 'dream manager' Jose Mourinho

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift.




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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to surpass Manchester United's Gary Neville by Jamie Carragher

The 21-year-old has been tipped to become the greatest right-back in Premier League history




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Spanish football shutdown: RFEF plans to fast-track lower leagues when season resumes after coronavirus

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has come up with a new proposal for a fast-track finish to the lower leagues in Spain once football is back under way following the current break due to coronavirus.




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Phil Foden ready to replace Man City star David Silva, insists Bernardo Silva

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insists team-mate Phil Foden is destined for greatness, assuring that opportunities will come for the youngster.




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Premier League clubs warned stadiums won't return to full capacity 'for 18 months'

Premier League clubs have been warned they may have to wait up to 18 months before they can host capacity crowds again.




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Marcus Rashford reserves Manchester United tickets for NHS 'superstars' in latest act of generosity

Marcus Rashford has once again shown his generosity after inviting two NHS workers to a Manchester United match after declaring them 'the real superstars' in the battle against coronavirus.




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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing'

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lionel Messi will finish his career at Barcelona, says coach Quique Setien

Barcelona coach Quique Setien says he is sure Lionel Messi will finish his career at Camp Nou.




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Partick Thistle seek legal action as Stranraer slam 'grossly unfair' decision to end Scottish Football League seasons

Scottish clubs' decision to conclude the Scottish Professional Football League season has been met by threats of legal action.




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Takumi Minamino Liverpool breakthrough 'only a matter of time', says Salzburg coach

RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has declared that is "only a matter of time" until Takumi Minamino begins to make a major impact for Liverpool.




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'Football has reached a moment of reckoning... it can't go on like this'

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means




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Newcastle takeover latest: The 'biggest decision' for new owners, according to Jamie Carragher

Newcastle United's prospective new owners face a huge call over whether to stick with current boss Steve Bruce or hire a new manager, according to Jamie Carragher.




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Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Barcelona coach Quique Setien delivers transfer update

Barcelona coach Quique Setien believes Philippe Coutinho is a 'great player' and says he is 'counting on' the 27-year-old for next season.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold books Liverpool's place in FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea bow out

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold dominated Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior to reach the quarter-finals on an enthralling second day of the virtual Stay and Play Cup.




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Harry Kane transfer would propel Manchester United into Premier League title race, says Kevin Phillips

Former Premier League Golden Boot winner Kevin Phillips believes Harry Kane would be a "wonderful fit" for Manchester United.




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Tottenham ask sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino to take pay reduction during coronavirus lockdown

Tottenham are in talks with their former manager Mauricio Pochettino over reduction in his £8.5million-a-year salary, five months after he was sacked.




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Newcastle takeover by Saudi Arabian-backed consortium is 'sportswashing', says Amnesty International

Newcastle United are in danger of being used as a "PR tool" by Saudi Arabia if the club's proposed takeover goes through, according to Amnesty International UK.




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John McDermott: Tottenham's loss will be the country's gain as coaching pioneer joins FA

According to those who know him best, Tottenham's head of coaching and development, John McDermott, is one of English football's more recent pioneers.




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Willian commits to Chelsea until the end of the season despite contract uncertainty

Willian has confirmed he is committed to seeing out the season at Chelsea.




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Juan Mata praises Manchester United's underrated 'quarterback' Michael Carrick

Juan Mata hailed praised Michael Carrick as one of Manchester United's great underrated players.




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Norman Hunter dead: Leeds United legend dies aged 76 after contracting coronavirus

England World Cup winner Norman Hunter has passed away aged 76 after contracting coronavirus.




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Ex-Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri reveals 'conflicted' relationship with players during turbulent reign

Maurizio Sarri has revealed how he shared a "conflicted relationship" with his Chelsea squad but admits he misses the Premier League, describing it as "extraordinary".




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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta gives fascinating insight into his tactical masterplan to improve players

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a detailed insight into the meticulous planning that goes into shaping his tactical vision for his side.




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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta enlists psychologist to help players adjust in coronavirus lockdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club's psychologist is in "constant communication" with the players to help them work through the coronavirus pandemic.




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Liverpool yet to make contact over Timo Werner deal, says RB Leipzig chief

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff says the club have not been contacted by either Liverpool or Bayern Munich over a move for striker Timo Werner.




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Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer – by signing Jack Grealish.




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Manuel Neuer hits out at Bayern Munich after 'five-year contact' demands leaked

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has questioned his club after details of contract negotiations leaked to the media.




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal, Lacazette to Atletico Madrid... who gets the better deal?

Our Football Manager 2020 simulation suggests a good deal for both sides




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AS Roma players and coaching staff to forgo four months' salary to help club through coronavirus crisis

AS Roma have announced that their players and coaching staff will forgo four months' salary to ease the financial strain on the club due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Crystal Palace fans, where should you strengthen in the transfer window?

Crystal Palace would have had one eye on the transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of football across the UK and beyond.




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Lionel Messi wants Neymar back so Barcelona can 'win everything', says former president Sandro Rosell

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says Lionel Messi wants Neymar back at Camp Nou because he is smart and wants to win every trophy.




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Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Head coach Quique Setien lifts lid on chances of signing the Inter Milan star

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has lifted the lid on his side's pursuit of Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League return plan scrutinised, international rugby faces revamp

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer

Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer.