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      Liverpool set to rival West Ham in Alex Scott transfer as England youth star continues to shine at Bristol City

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      LIVERPOOL have entered the race for Bristol City starlet Alex Scott, according to reports.The teenage wonderkid has impressed in the Championship for the Westcountry side this season.
      Alex Scott has made 86 appearances for Bristol CityCredit: Rex
      Scott, 19, recently represented England Under-20s during the international break.
      And according to the Mail, Liverpool sent scouts to watch Scott during the Young Lions’ clash with Germany last month.
      Head of recruitment Dave Fallows and chief scout Barry Hunter are claimed to have been in attendance, when the Guernsey-born ace played 70 minutes as his side secured a 2-0 victory.
      Scott became eighth-tier Guernsey’s youngest ever player aged 16 during the 2019-20 season.
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      He subsequently signed for Bristol City, establishing himself as a key man for Nigel Pearson’s side while still a teen.
      The midfielder has made 86 appearances for the Ashton Gate side thus far, scoring six goals and laying on seven assists.
      Back in February he featured as his team lost 3-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round, having netted in their previous tie against West Brom.
      After the City clash, Pep Guardiola labelled Scott an “unbelievable player”.
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      To sign Scott, Liverpool will have to see off stern competition.
      West Ham have also sent scouts to watch him in recent months.
      While Prem rivals Wolves are also keen.
      Liverpool are eager to strengthen their midfield this summer, having identified it as an area of weakness.
      Jude Bellingham is high up on their list of targets.
      And reports in Spain have linked them with Real Madrid ace Aurelien Tchouameni.
      Scott, 19, impressed against Manchester CityCredit: Reuters More

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      Barnsley boss Michael Duff lined up for controversial move to Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield

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      BARNSLEY’S boss Michael Duff is being closely watched by Huddersfield.  The Terriers need a long-term successor to Neil Warnock at the end of the season and  Duff, 45, is liked by their incoming regime for his work at the Tykes.
      Michael Duff is being touted as potential long term successor to Neil Warnock at HuddersfieldCredit: Getty
      Neil Warnock has guided Huddersfield out of the Championship relegation zoneCredit: Getty
      Huddersfield’s chances of appointing Duff are likely to increase if they are in the same division as Barnsley next season or playing at a higher level.
      Where both teams are going to be playing their football next season will be decided in the final weeks of the season with Huddersfield in the Championship relegation battle and Barnsley in the League One promotion hunt.
      Warnock has guided the Terriers out of the relegation zone following their 3-2 win over Watford on Friday night and will be looking to further boost their survival chances in the coming weeks.
      Barnsley will be hoping that Duff can guide them to promotion to the second tier of English football.
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      The Tykes are now six points adrift of the top two in League One and may have to settle for a place in the play-offs after defeats to Exeter City and Burton Albion in their last three games.
      Warnock took over from Mark Fotheringham in February and agreed a deal until the end of the season.
      In the nine games that Warnock has overseen he has guided Huddersfield to four victories.
      Duff led Cheltenham Town to promotion to League One in 2021 and helped them consolidate their status in the third tier before joining Barnsley last year.
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      The 45 year old is on course to guide Barnsley to a top-six finish in League one this season.
      One significant hurdle for Huddersfield to overcome if they are to appoint Duff is the compensation they will have to pay to Barnsley with the former Cheltenham manager under contract until 2025 at Oakwell. More

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      Ipswich set to spend big if they win promotion to Championship with Southampton ace Adam Armstrong top transfer target

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      IPSWICH will spend big if they win promotion.Southampton striker Adam Armstrong is one of the ambitious targets being discussed as their American backers prepare to splash the cash if they get out of League One.
      Ipswich want to sign Armstrong if they earn promotionCredit: Getty
      Armstrong, 26, has made 61 appearances for the Saints since joining the club for £15million in 2021.
      And his recent performances have impressed newly-appointed manager Ruben Selles.
      When speaking to The Daily Echo last month, the Saints boss said: “I think Adam is very robust in his work and he’s a player that every other player trusts.
      “We know what his strengths are and for those last minutes he always brings exactly what we need.
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      “Usually it’s his pace into the space, final third situations. But he’s also very very generous defensively-wise.
      “So either from the start or when he comes into the pitch, I have no doubt about him. He’s a great boy so I’m very very pleased with his performance and the way that he’s performing for us.”
      Armstrong’s influence at St Mary’s has made him a target for several EFL clubs.
      Watford and Middlesbrough were both interested in signing him last summer.
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      And now Ipswich are keen to negotiate a deal if they secure promotion to the Championship.
      Armstrong enjoyed a prolific season in the second tier with Blackburn before joining Southampton.
      During the 2020-21 campaign he scored 28 goals in 40 Championship appearances for the Blue and Whites. More

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      Dortmund scout Burnley ace Anass Zaroury as they plot recruitment drive with Bellingham set for transfer away

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are keeping an eye on Burnley’s Moroccan magician Anass Zaroury.The German title-chasers sent scout Benjamin Frank to watch the winger in action for Vincent Kompany’s side.
      Anass Zaroury is wanted by a number of top European sidesCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham could leave Dortmund and fund a Zaroury bidCredit: Getty
      But Dortmund had plenty of company at one recent Turf Moor game, with French clubs Monaco and Marseille in attendance.
      Standard Liege have also been watching the player.
      Dortmund could have plenty of cash to splash if they sell Jude Bellingham with a host of clubs after him.
      Zaroury only joined Burnley last summer, signing a four-year deal from Belgian outfit Charleroi.
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      He has impressed for the side that will be playing in the Premier League next season, scoring 12 goals and registering five assists.
      The 22-year-old’s good form saw him earn a call-up to the Moroccan national team and he has been capped three times.
      He was involved in the Atlas Lions’ incredible run to the semi-finals of the World Cup last year, stepping in for the injured Amine Harit at the last minute.
      Zaroury will be hoping to add a piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet as Burnley close in on the Championship title.
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      They play second-placed Sheffield United on Monday and a win would take them 14 points clear at the top.
      Burnley will be hoping to keep hold of Zaroury for next term’s Premier League campaign and they plan to add to the squad.
      They are already lining up a move for Man Utd target Bart Verbruggen.
      The 20-year-old goalkeeper worked with Kompany at Anderlecht and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in Europe. More

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      Vincent Kompany banned tradition that was ‘routine’ under Sean Dyche at Burnley

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      BURNLEY manager Vincent Kompany has banned a tradition that was routine under previous boss Sean Dyche. The Clarets secured promotion back to the Premier League at their first attempt on Friday.
      Vincent Kompany heavily changed things when he took over at BurnleyCredit: PA
      Sean Dyche is now in charge of EvertonCredit: Getty
      Kompany was appointed gaffer over the summer and quickly made changes to the way things were run.
      The Athletic report that it was normal during Dyche’s ten years at the club for players to bring in cakes when it was a member of the squad’s birthday.
      Kompany found this out when players came to the training ground in pre-season on the day Jack Cork turned 33-years-old.
      The new man in charge immediately put a stop to this and cakes were banned for all, including for the birthday boy.
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      Sauces were also taken off the table and not allowed.
      Kompany had previously seen stars become unhappy over a lack of cake at Manchester City when Yaya Toure was reportedly left upset in 2014 when the club failed to mark his celebration.
      However, there has been no such issues at Burnley, who sit eleven points clear at the top of the league.
      But there is no time to party just yet with Kompany keen to get his hands on the title.
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      He said: “There needs to be silverware. Then we’ll talk about the drinks.”
      Burnley face second place Sheffield United tomorrow with a win all but securing they will lift the trophy on May 8. More

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      EFL set for almost DOUBLE number of televised games next season with Sky Sports agree to condition to edge out ViaPlay

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      THE EFL may end up almost DOUBLING the number of live games from the next TV deal.Sky are negotiating final details of a fresh contract that will see them pay much more.
      The EFL is set to get double the coverage next seasonCredit: Rex
      Part of those talks is about how many games they will show as the EFL seeks more exposure, especially down the divisions.
      Sky were initially looking to do fewer games in future but the fear of losing the whole deal brought them to the table with the best offer — as we tipped last month.
      There is still a chance that Sky “sub-contract” some of the coverage and insiders reveal the whole process has “a bit to go”. 
      That means fans will get to watch much more from their favourite Championship, League One and League Two teams.
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      Football enthusiasts could also watch more from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham.
      The Red Dragons are fighting it out with Notts County in the National League as they seek automatic promotion.
      Fans of Premier League teams set to be relegated will take comfort in the fact they won’t be missing any of the action when they bid to return to the top.
      However, that won’t include Burnley, who earned promotion to the Premier League.
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      The Clarets returned to the English top flight just a year after their relegation.
      Burnley were led by manager Vincent Kompany on his first season at Turf Moor.
      Kompany will now get the chance to lock horns with former mentors like Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta. More

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      Watch Watford keeper’s MELTDOWN as he is sent off for two yellows in less than a minute after nearly ‘dropkicking’ rival

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      WATFORD were left feeling stung as goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann was sent off after almost dropkicking a rival. At the end of Watford’s clash with Huddersfield, Watford threw the kitchen sink at Neil Warnock’s side in an effort to score a last-minute equaliser.

      Daniel Bachmann was sent off after this ‘dropkick’
      He was involved in a flare up with rivals during the aftermath
      In doing so, goalkeeper Bachmann was sent forward at a late free-kick.
      However, both he and Watford got more action than they might have hoped.
      After Huddersfield initially cleared their lines Bachmann then tried his best to get to a loose ball as a defender attempted to carry it away.
      His unorthodox approach to doing so – flying boot first into a chest-high tackle – gave the referee no choice but to send him off for dangerous play, having received a yellow card only moments before.
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      And as if getting his marching orders wasn’t enough, the Austrian was then involved in a bust-up with players and argued with officials.
      The 28-year-old was eventually ushered down the tunnel by team-mates.
      With no goalie on the bench, Leicester loanee Hamza Choudhury was given the gloves for the closing stages of the game.
      Fans rushed to social media to comment on the bizarre sequence of events.
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      One fan said: “😂 This is incredible.”
      A second commented: “Going to play this in repeat….”
      Another added: “Dan Bachmann dropkicking the opposition player might just be the most entertaining thing I’ve seen from Watford this season.” More

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      Shocking moment ‘Wigan Athletic fan’ knocked out cold by ‘Sheffield United supporter’

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      THIS is the shocking moment a Wigan Athletic fan was knocked out by an alleged Sheffield United supporter in a brawl.Footage shows a fight erupting on the platform of Sheffield train station between a group of men.
      A Wigan supporter was allegedly knocked out by a Sheffield United fan in a station brawlCredit: Twitter: @FBAwayDays
      The football fans appear to be winding each other up at first with pushing and shoving.
      But thugs from both sides then begin throwing punches at each other dangerously close to the train tracks.
      As more pile in, one man is knocked out cold to the ground as the woman filming gasps.
      A bystander then comes rushing over to move him on to his side.
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      Despite the unconscious fan lying on the station platform, the melee continues to rumble on.
      The video was posted on Twitter account @FBAwayDays with the caption: “A Wigan Athletic fan was knocked out cold by a Sheffield United fan yesterday…”.
      It is not clear who all the fans supported or if there have been any arrests.
      One viewer tweeted: “So avoidable and incredibly dangerous near the train tracks.”
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      Another wrote: “This is one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen.”
      While one person fumed: “This is appalling. It’s only a game but taking it too far for some can lead to this.
      “A caught-up bystander could have fallen on the tracks as well.”
      The fight came as promotion-chasing Sheffield United beat Wigan, who are currently bottom of the Championship, 1-0.
      The Sun Online has contacted British Transport Police and South Yorkshire Police for comment.
      The fight broke out near train tracksCredit: Twitter: @FBAwayDays
      The group began throwing punches at each otherCredit: Twitter: @FBAwayDays More