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Tanguy Ndombele at Barcelona, Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo at Tottenham: Predicting transfer swap deal

Tanguy Ndombele's time at Tottenham could be over after just one year as Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo in exchange for the midfielder.




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West Ham won't sell Declan Rice for less than £70m with midfielder key to David Moyes rebuild

David Moyes remains set on overhauling the West Ham squad this summer, but sees Declan Rice as a vital part of his plans going forward.




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Michael Robinson dead: Graeme Souness pays emotional tribute to 'big pal' loved across Europe

Graeme Souness paid an emotional tribute to 'big pal' and Liverpool team-mate Michael Robinson following his death at the age of 61.




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Premier League clubs will fight to play at own stadiums with St George's Park, Wembley and Twickenham considered

Premier League chiefs are expected to clash with clubs at Friday's shareholders meeting over which venues could be used to finish the campaign.




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Alki David, the British billionaire trying to buy Barcelona stadium's naming rights, plans to 'clone his wife'

British billionaire Alki David remains interested in securing the naming rights deal for Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium with his cannabis company and claims he could bring 'great ideas' to the Catalan club, before revealing plans to 'clone his wife'.




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Chelsea warned Philippe Coutinho transfer would be Frank Lampard's 'first mistake as manager'

Frank Lampard has been warned he could be about to make his first big mistake as Chelsea manager.




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Champions League changes to restrict qualification to ' title winner and Europa League semi-finalists'

Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports.




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Michael Carrick: Manchester United have 'perfect' midfield with Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay

Michael Carrick claims Manchester United have a "perfect" midfield blend – even before a proposed move for Jack Grealish or James Maddison this summer.




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Jose Mourinho was 'brilliant' with Manchester United academy, says Nicky Butt

Former Manchester United head of academy Nicky Butt has defended Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal's ill-fated spells as manager.




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Kai Havertz on Manchester United's radar amid Jadon Sancho transfer dilemma

Jadon Sancho is not the only Bundesliga star to have Europe's leading clubs like Manchester United lining up for him.




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Scott McTominay 5k time 'a joke', says Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw: 'I don't even know if it's real'

Manchester United defender has jokingly questioned the validity of Scott McTominay's "unbelievable" 5km time, stating he "doesn't even know if it's real".




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Premier League Project Restart: Clubs 'advised to recall players and staff from abroad'

The Premier League has reportedly advised clubs that they should consider recalling players and staff who are currently abroad as Project Restart gathers pace.




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Tottenham crowned Premier League's most valuable club over Manchester United and Man City - study

Tottenham have overtaken both Manchester United and Manchester City to be crowned the most valuable club in the Premier League, according to a study conducted by football finances expert Kieran Maguire and the University of Liverpool.




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Premier League warned as Fifa medical chief advises 'no football return before September'

Fifa medical chief Michel D'Hooghe has warned against a return to football before September.




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Liverpool have 'best teenager in world football' in Harvey Elliott

Liverpool have been told they currently boast the best teenage talent in world football on their books in Harvey Elliott.




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Watford complete signing of Pape Gueye on free transfer from Le Havre

Watford have completed the signing of French midfielder Pape Gueye on a free transfer from Le Havre.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard speaking to Dries Mertens 'almost every day' over move

Frank Lampard is speaking to Dries Mertens "almost every day" as the Chelsea step up their pursuit of the Belgian striker, according to reports.




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Chelsea share dominance as 'best club for young English talent' as Manchester City influence rises

Chelsea are no longer the best place for English youngsters to go as Manchester City establish themselves as an attractive option, Training Ground Guru has found.




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Sir Alex Ferguson 'text Ralph Hasenhuttl' after Southampton 9-0 thrashing

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson sent him a text message after watching Saints get hammered 9-0 by Leicester City.




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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah's 2018 World Cup showing badly affected by image rights row, says official

Mohamed Salah's performance at the 2018 World Cup was negatively influenced by his row with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), a former member of the organisation has claimed.




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Football could end up 'disappearing' if it does not restart, warns LaLiga president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted.




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Granit Xhaka opens up on 'hatred' of clash with fans that cost him Arsenal captaincy

Granit Xhaka has opened up on the "hatred" he felt towards him following an infamous spat with Arsenal fans earlier this season.




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Barcelona's Arthur rejects transfer talk and insists: 'My only interest is to stay'

Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has moved to quash reports that he could sign for Juventus by revealing he is only interested in staying at Camp Nou.




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Rio Ferdinand: Paul Pogba should be 'jewel in crown' at Manchester United… but they have not built around him

Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him.




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Thomas Partey's representatives fuel Arsenal and Manchester United transfer talk with latest Instagram post

The future of Arsenal and Manchester United target Thomas Partey has once again taken an intriguing turn on social media.




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Manchester United fans 'won't thank' Rio Ferdinand for his Paul Pogba opinion

Rio Ferdinand believes both relentless criticism and a desire for trophies may eventually drive Paul Pogba away from Manchester United.




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Mauricio Pochettino dreams of Tottenham return to complete 'work that we didn't finish'

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he dreams of returning to Tottenham one day to complete the work that was never finished.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart in doubt as France 'wants European leagues to end'

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




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What Ferran Torres would bring to Liverpool: 'Skilful, great one-on-one, quick... and scores goals'

Ferran Torres has the talent and temperament to succeed at Liverpool if he makes a move to the Premier League, according to a former Valencia chief.




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Gary Neville questions Premier League restart: 'How many people have to die before it becomes unpalatable?'

Neville believes no football would be played if decision was purely about health, rather than economics




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Mauricio Pochettino drops Tottenham hint with Manchester United, The Last Dance 'year seven' reference

Mauricio Pochettino has hinted he should have been given more time at Tottenham, citing Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and Michael Jordan's Chicago Red Bulls as ideal examples of sporting patience.




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Lionel Messi's career changed after my advice at Barcelona, says Samuel Eto'o

In that time, Messi has gone from a shy, talented teenager to a six-time Ballon d'Or winner and the world's highest-paid player, but Eto'o said: "He hasn't changed at all. He's still the good person that I knew back then, and that I still know.




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Agent Berbatov? Ex-Man United striker reveals role in signing 'unbelievable' Anthony Martial

Manchester United signed Anthony Martial on the back of a personal recommendation from Dimitar Berbatov.




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Premier League stars shouldn't resume season without health guarantees, says former Liverpool midfielder

Former Liverpool midfielder David Thompson has insisted he would resist attempts to resume the Premier League season due to coronavirus fears were he still playing.




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France's Ligue 1 decision could put Premier League's 'Project Restart' on collision course with rest of Europe

The French government is pushing for the rest of Europe's top football leagues to follow Ligue 1's example and end the 2019-20 season, according to reports in France.




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Manchester United ticket prices to remain 'fair' for fans, insists Ed Woodward

Ed Woodward has indicated Manchester United fans will not be left paying the price for the coronavirus pandemic.




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Liverpool only need 'a better Divock Origi' this summer, says Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes signing "a better Divock Origi" is the top priority for his former club when the summer transfer window opens.




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'Kai Havertz is a young Michael Ballack' – Chelsea, Liverpool told to sign Manchester United transfer target

Dietmar Hamann has hailed Kai Havertz as an "exceptional" player and says he reminds him of a "young Michael Ballack" amid interest from Premier League clubs.




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Liverpool mayor hits out at 'farcical' plans to restart Premier League season

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has described plans to resume the Premier League season as a 'non-starter', sharing his fear that 'farcical' scenes would ensue in the event of the title heading to Merseyside.




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Thomas Partey's agents apologise for Arsenal, Manchester United transfer Instagram post

The agents of Thomas Partey have apologised after a post which listed the Atletico Madrid star's potential next clubs appeared on their Instagram page.




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The secret to Jose Mourinho's first Premier League title with Chelsea

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title in 2005.




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Liverpool 'disappointed' by Mayor Joe Anderson's Premier League restart comments

Liverpool have released a statement declaring themselves 'disappointed' by comments from city Mayor Joe Anderson regarding efforts to resume the Premier League season.




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Jose Mourinho 'fear factor' drove Chelsea to first Premier League title, says Glen Johnson

Glen Johnson has revealed how Jose Mourinho's fear factor spurred Chelsea on to winning their first Premier League title.




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Manchester United target Jack Grealish is 'too good for Aston Villa', says Conor Hourihane

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane says teammate Jack Grealish has outgrown the club and believes it is "only a matter of time" before he gets a move.




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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says players are 'scared' over Premier League return

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona 'whatever happens', says Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is certain that Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona – whatever happens at the Catalan club.




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Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool 'hold Koulibaly talks', Sancho to Man Utd, latest Chelsea and Arsenal rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold urges Liverpool to join Jadon Sancho transfer race: 'He'd make our team better'

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has talked up a move for England colleague Jadon Sancho this summer.




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Barcelona head coach Quique Setien reveals 'huge incentive' for Lautaro Martinez to complete transfer

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has labelled Lautaro Martinez a "great footballer" and believes the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi is a huge incentive for the Inter Milan striker.




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James Milner eyeing glorious Liverpool era: 'We want to push on'

James Milner is determined to ensure that last season's Champions League success will be looked back on as the start of a glorious period in Liverpool's history.