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      Arsenal fans beg Arteta to start Aaron Ramsdale in MIDFIELD over Havertz after ‘next level’ skill in England training

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      ARSENAL fans have joked that Aaron Ramsdale should start in MIDFIELD after footage of his outfield skills emerged in England training.England’s Twitter account posted a video of Marcus Rashford drop kicking a ball at Ramsdale, who controls the ball with a flourish and proceeds to exhibit his impressive skill at juggling the ball.
      Ramsdale controlled the ball drop kicked at him by Rashford with aplombCredit: Twitter @ENGLAND
      The footage caused fans to joke that Ramsdale should be pushed into the midfield – particularly after reports emerged that new signing David Raya is close to moving ahead of him in the pecking order.
      The Daily Mail reported yesterday that manager Mikel Arteta has been “deeply impressed” with the Spanish goalkeeper’s performances in training since he joined the club.
      Raya’s ability to play out from the back is said to have really caught the eye of Arteta.
      It’s led the manager to “give serious consideration” to giving the Spaniard a “prolonged run in the team” over the coming weeks.
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      Fans on Twitter claimed to have come up with a solution if Ramdale is to be dropped, saying: “Might move him into the midfield uno.”
      Another replied: “Rammers in that Havertz role” alongside a video of Pep Guardiola saying “We’ll be there”.
      A third wrote: “Should swap him and Havertz, would concede the same but score more.”
      While a fourth added: “OMG, Ramsdale’s touch is next level.”
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      Kai Havertz has struggled to make a real impact in the Arsenal side following his £65million move from rivals Chelsea.
      The midfielder is yet to register a goal or an assist in his four Premier League appearances so far this season.
      An embarrassing air-kick when through on goal against United was the latest example of his struggles in an Arsenal shirt this season.
      But Arteta leapt to the defence of his midfielder in the post-match press-conference, bizarrely comparing the midfielder’s struggle for goals to how he met his wife.
      Arteta said: “I said to him yesterday, things are hard in the beginning.
      “When I met my wife, in the beginning it was hard to conquer her and I had to try and keep messaging.
      “In the end, she said yes, she wanted to be together and it was beautiful.
      “If it is a yes on the first day, it is not that great.
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      Classy Angel Di Maria refused to know what his own salary would be in desperate bid to land Champions League transfer

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      ANGEL DI MARIA was so desperate to move to Benfica he was not bothered about his salary, according to the club’s president. Benfica’s chief Rui Costa confirmed the 35-year-old would play for “any euro you’ll give me” for the Champions League contenders.
      Angel Di Maria refused to know his salary before joining BenficaCredit: AFP
      Benfica president Rui Costa confirmed Di Maria was desperate to play for the clubCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano revealed on Twitter Costa’s comments about how Di Maria was eager to play for the Primeira Liga side and was not concerned about his wage.
      He tweeted: “Rui Costa: ‘Di María’s salary doesn’t go over the salary cap, he came without any signing bonus’.
      “He didn’t want to know what his salary would be, he didn’t even ask for another euro.
      “He told me: ‘I really want to play for Benfica for any euro you’ll give me’.”
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      The midfielder signed with Benfica from Juventus and has so far scored four goals in five appearances.
      This is the Argentine ace’s second debut for the club and he received an incredible welcome after re-signing for Benfica 13 years after leaving for Real Madrid.
      Di Maria quit Juventus after just 12 months in Serie A last month.
      He moved to Juve last summer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain following seven years in the French capital.
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      In 2014 he joined Manchester United but he would spend just one year at Old Trafford, later complaining about the bad weather and calling Louis van Gaal the “worst coach” he has ever had.
      Now the 2022 World Cup winner is back at the club where it all began for him in Europe on a one-year deal.
      Benfica won the Primeira Liga title for the first time since 2019 last term and reached the Champions League quarter-finals. 
      Fans took to Twitter to react to the news with excitement about the Argentine star.
      One fan tweeted: “Great news! Di Maria is a great player and I’m sure he will be a huge asset to Benfica. He’s also down to earth.”
      Another added: “That is one of the player i respect the most. Always hard working and giving everything on the field on every match.”
      A third wrote: “That’s the kind of dedication and love for the game that truly sets players like Di María apart.”
      While other fans seemed to dig at stars who have made a move to Saudi Arabia including Cristiano Ronaldo.
      One fan said: “Unlike Ronaldo & them Saudi Arabia hustlers.” More

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      Former Liverpool star joins England Under-21 coaching staff… despite STILL PLAYING in Premier League

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      ADAM LALLANA has taken on a coaching role within Lee Carsley’s England Under-21s set up.The Brighton midfielder will balance his new job with playing in the Premier League for the Seagulls.
      Adam Lallana is at St George’s Park assisting Lee Carsley and Ashley ColeCredit: PA
      Lallana, 35, will mentor young England starsCredit: PA
      The midfielder is still a Premier League regularCredit: Rex
      Lallana, 35, is interested in coaching and assisted interim manager Andrew Crofts following Graham Potter’s Brighton departure last season.
      He is still a regular for Roberto De Zerbi, having featured in Brighton’s last three Premier League matches.
      But the Italian has given his blessing for Lallana to take on a new role with England’s Under-21s.
      The former Liverpool star is at St George’s Park this week assisting Carsley.
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      According to The Times, he will be at England Under-21s’ next three camps.
      Carsley guided England to European Championship success over the summer.
      He lost Joleon Lescott from his coaching team, however, and has moved to replace him with Lallana – who won 34 England caps.
      The Young Lions take on Luxembourg on Monday before hosting Serbia next month.
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      Levi Colwill recently spoke glowingly of Lallana’s day-to-day influence.
      The Chelsea star and former Brighton loanee said: “At first I did not really understand why he was always on me.
      “But then once it clicked in my head, I realised that he was only trying to help me. I was happy and lucky to play alongside him and he definitely helped me.
      “Every day in training [he was pushing me], giving me compliments, if I needed them. If I was struggling a bit, he asked me if I was alright.
      “If I am doing well, he would push me to make sure I was still doing well. There were times when I was having an off day or not really feeling like myself and he was there, no matter what, pushing me.
      “It was about communication. He was always putting his arm around me, the same as Lewis Dunk.
      “At Chelsea, I have Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva. They are leaders in the team for a reason. That is their job, to help the young ones, and I have had that. I have had the best.
      “It has definitely made me wake up a bit and realise the opportunity I have got and that I cannot waste it.”
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      Liverpool ‘tried to AXE Darwin Nunez in shock swap transfer… but top target snubbed Reds and Man Utd to stay in Spain’

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      LIVERPOOL reportedly tried to axe Darwin Nunez for Portuguese star Joao Felix in a shock swap transfer with Atletico Madrid.But Felix had his heart set on joining Barcelona and turned down the offer from the Reds.
      Liverpool were prepared to axe Darwin Nunez for Joao FelixCredit: Rex
      Felix joined his dream team Barcelona insteadCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are also said to have been keen.
      Felix, 23, signed for Barca on deadline day and was in floods of tears at his unveiling after sealing his dream move.
      That’s despite the forward, who joined Atletico in 2019 for a record fee of £113m from Benfica, only joining on loan, with no option to buy.
      Felix burst onto the scene with 15 goals in 25 appearances for the Portuguese side as a teenager.
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      Felix has failed to live up to his mammoth fee in the Spanish capital.
      He has scored just 25 goals in 96 appearances and had an underwhelming loan spell at Chelsea last season.
      Nevertheless, according to the Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the Portuguese star had many admirers, especially Liverpool.
      And they say Jurgen Klopp was even willing to trade in his own £85m striker Nunez to seal a deal.
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      The 24-year-old joined the Reds last year from Felix’s boyhood club Benfica.
      He made 42 appearances last season and scored 15 goals last season.
      But Nunez showed fans a glimpse of his destructive best with a match-winning late double against Newcastle two weeks ago.
      The report claims Liverpool was not alone in signing Felix as United and Aston Villa were keen to recruit the forward.
      Saudia Arabia also tried to take their chances as Al-Hilal sounded out a deal to link him up with Neymar.
      The report added Felix swiftly declined all teams with the same reply: “No, thank you, I want to go to Barca and I’m going to wait for you.” More

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      I won three Premier League titles with Man Utd but my kids still don’t believe I played for them

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      JONNY EVANS has revealed his kids cannot believe he has had more than one spell at Manchester United.The defender returned to the club on a one-year deal this summer – eight years after leaving Old Trafford.
      Jonny Evans says his kids can’t believe he has had more than one spell at Manchester UnitedCredit: INSTAGRAM @6jevans
      The defender is looking forward to playing in front of his kids at Old TraffordCredit: INSTAGRAM @6jevans
      Evans had a disastrous second debut for UnitedCredit: Alamy
      The Northern Irishman won the Premier League three times in his first spellCredit: Getty
      Evans, 35, came through United’s academy before making 198 appearances for the club, through which he met his wife Helen McConnel who worked as a MUTV presenter.
      But he revealed it is difficult for his three children – Lottie, 9, Heidi, 6 and Eli, 3 – to believe him, despite winning three Premier League titles with the Red Devils.
      Evans told ManUtd.com: “I think they know I used to play for United, but I don’t think they believe me in that sense.
      “It’s nice that they’re going to be able to watch me.
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      “My eldest was actually born during my last season at the club [2014-15] so it’d be nice to be able to take them to Old Trafford and for the children to see their dad running out at Old Trafford would be something special for any child.
      “So, I’m really fortunate and lucky that I get to do that.”
      Evans’ United return got off to a nightmare start against Arsenal on Sunday and fans were scathing of his second debut.
      The Northern Ireland international deflected Declan Rice’s shot into the back of his own net to give Arsenal the lead in stoppage time.
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      He then played Gabriel Jesus onside as the last defender, allowing the Brazilian through on goal to add a third for the Gunners which wrapped up the match.
      Evans joined West Brom after leaving the Red Devils in 2015, before a switch to Leicester three years later where he won the FA Cup in 2021. More

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      Son Heung-min snubs private jet for commuter train to Cardiff for international friendly vs Spurs pal Ben Davies

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      SON HEUNG-MIN is on almost £200,000-a-week at Tottenham so you would expect Ange Postecoglou’s star striker to be using private jets and chauffeur-driven cars.But the humble South Korea captain, 31, chose an eco-friendly way to make the trip to Cardiff last Sunday ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with Wales – by travelling on the train.
      Tottenham stars Son and Davies arrive at Cardiff Central station for international duty
      Son is set to lead South Korea against Wales in Thursday’s friendlyCredit: Reuters
      Son was fresh from his hat-trick in Spurs’ 5-2 Premier League away win at Burnley.
      And the Prem star travelled on public transport with club team-mate Ben Davies.
      Then they linked up with their respective national teams in the Welsh capital.
      The Tottenham pair casually rocked up at Cardiff Central Station around 5.30pm just over 24 hours after the Turf Moor victory.
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      After getting off the commuter train, they shared a hug on the platform before going their own ways.
      Son then headed to Cardiff Bay where Jurgen Klinsmann’s Korean squad are based at St David’s Hotel.
      While defender Davies, 30, travelled west to Wales’ Vale of Glamorgan HQ.
      It was refreshing to see the wealthy high-profile duo doing normal things.
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      Son is the new captain of Tottenham following the expected departure of Hugo Lloris.
      Postecoglou’s Spurs lie second in the Prem table after collecting 10 points from the first four matches. More

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      Man Utd ‘to fight Bayern Munich for £60m-rated Premier League midfielder in shock January transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly going to fight Bayern Munich for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.The Portuguese midfielder was on the verge of joining the Bundesliga giants for around £60m on deadline day.
      Joao Palhinha’s deal fell through with Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Palhinha flew to Germany to complete his medical but the deal collapsed with hours to spare.
      According to the Athletic, this has opened the door for United boss Erik ten Hag to swoop for the Fulham star in January’s transfer window.
      The report claims the Dutchman was impressed with Palhinha’s performances against United last season and that the 28-year-old was keen on the idea of a move too.
      United were hoping to make the make room in their squad by selling Scott McTominay to Bayern.
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      Fulham had also hoped to land McTominay as a replacement for Palhinha but the Scot’s reluctance to move there apparently left them with no replacement for their man, causing the deal to collapse.
      United ended up signing Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat on loan on deadline day, while McTominay will stay at Old Trafford for the time being.
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      Tuchel was said to be upset that the deal for Palhinha fell through, according to GOAL.
      But if they ignite their interest in January, it looks like they may be in a battle with United for the midfielder’s signature.
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      Palhinha still has four years of his Fulham contract remaining.
      Erik ten Hag ‘admires’ Palhinha and may go after him in the January transfer windowCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Thomas Tuchel admitted he was sad when he heard the deal collapsed for PalhinhaCredit: AP More

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      Leeds star Ampadu ‘settled’ after finally ending his six-year spell at Chelsea

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      ETHAN AMPADU has no regrets over his six-year spell at Chelsea.The Wales midfielder, 22, finally left Stamford Bridge this summer despite just 12 first-team appearances since his initial £850,000 move from Exeter in 2017.
      Ampadu failed to nail down a regular first-team spot at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Ampadu has started every game for Daniel Farke’s Leeds this season
      Ampadu never got a look-in at the Blues and instead was farmed out on loan for four of those years to RB Leipzig, Sheffield United, Venezia and Spezia.
      He knew that was not going to change under new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      And it was little surprise that although he was Chelsea’s longest-serving player for a couple of weeks, he joined Leeds in a £7m move in July.
      Ampadu said: “I don’t think I can ever look back and wish I did something else.
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      “I’m in this position because of what I have done. I have been grateful for every loan move I had and all the opportunities I got at Chelsea.
      “It’s made me the player and person I am today. If you want to stay then you voice that opinion but I felt it was the right time to leave.
      “I’ve enjoyed the step I’ve taken and I’m excited to see what comes from it.
      “I have still got a lot of things to do. I’ve put a lot into my career in a short space of time but I still feel that I can do and achieve a lot more. That starts here.”
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      Ampadu is enjoying his football after playing every minute of the first seven games under new Leeds boss Daniel Farke this season.
      The versatile Welshman has starred at centre-back or midfield during his 44 international caps.
      And he says he is glad to have found a home in the Championship after spells in the Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A.
      Leeds have had a tradition of top-class holding midfielders in Billy Bremmer, David Batty and Kalvin Phillips and Ampadu wants to cement his spot in folklore during his four-year stay in Yorkshire.
      Ampadu, preparing for tomorrow’s friendly against South Korea and the must-win Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia next Monday, added: “I’m enjoying being settled. 
      “I gave my all in each of the loans and I was focused on developing and becoming a better player.
      “But maybe in the back of your mind when you know you are settled somewhere and you’re not on loan, there are little things you can improve on.
      “If you are playing in one position, you can work on the finer little details within that position to take you to the next level. 
      “If you’d asked me this last year, I probably would have said centre-back because that’s where I was playing.
      “But that was before I joined Leeds and hearing what Farke wants me to play like, his style of play, that’s what attracted me and the reason I went there so I’m enjoying the role I’m playing.
      “And with the history of the club, we know on the outside where everyone wants us to be.
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      “You feel the history and the pressure of the club but it’s exciting knowing what you can achieve.
      “Everyone wants to achieve promotion and win things.” More