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      Andy Robertson delivers ice-cold dig at Liverpool team-mates Van Dijk and Gakpo as he welcomes Gravenberch to the club

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      ANDY ROBERTSON could not resist a cheeky dig at Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo as he welcomed Ryan Gravenberch to Liverpool.The midfielder completed a £34million move from Bayern Munich on deadline day.
      Andy Robertson quipped ‘finally, a good Dutch player’ as he met Ryan GravenberchCredit: twitter / @LFC
      Gravenberch was given a tour of the training ground after signing from Bayern MunichCredit: twitter / @LFC

      He has become the third Dutch member of Jurgen Klopp’s squad, alongside Van Dijk and Gakpo.
      After signing for the Reds, Gravenberch met several of his new team-mates at the club’s training ground.
      Liverpool’s social media accounts filmed his tour of the facilities, which included his first meeting with Robertson.
      As the pair crossed paths, the full-back quipped: “Finally, a good Dutch player.”
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      Laughter could be heard in the background after Robertson delivered his ice-cold dig.
      21-year-old Gravenberch arrives after just a year with Bayern, having previously played over 100 times for Ajax.
      The midfielder has also been capped by the Netherlands at senior level and was in their squad for the Euros in 2021.
      Gravenberch has already trained with his new team-mates after signing on Friday.
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      However, fans will have to wait until after the international break to see him in action for Liverpool.
      His move was not completed in time for Gravenberch to be involved against Aston Villa on Sunday.
      Instead, his first chance to make his debut will come away to Wolves on September 16. More

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      Fulham star Palhinha branded ‘childish’ and ‘petulant’ by fans over change to his Instagram after failed Bayern transfer

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      JOAO PALHINHA has been branded “childish” and “petulant” by Fulham fans over a change to his Instagram.The Portugal midfielder saw a move to Bayern Munich collapse on deadline day.
      Joao Palhinha’s deadline day move to Bayern Munich collapsedCredit: twitter / @plettigoal
      Palhinha removed Fulham from his bio and changed his profile picture
      Palhinha had travelled to Germany for a medical and even posed with a Bayern shirt for an official announcement which never came.
      With the two clubs unable to reach an agreement on the £62million transfer before the 5pm German deadline, he was pictured looking glum as he returned to England.
      Fulham fans have since spotted a selection of changes to Palhinha’s Instagram account following the deadline day drama.
      The 28-year-old changed his profile picture from him in a Fulham kit to a snap of himself playing for Portugal.
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      Fans also spotted he had followed Bayern and removed Fulham from his bio.
      It had even been alleged earlier on Friday that Palhinha had liked a post from Sky Sports stating he wanted to join Bayern.
      Reacting to his Instagram antics, one Fulham fan tweeted: “Palhinha changing his Instagram picture/bio is pretty childish but mostly perplexing to me, what does it actually achieve apart from making him look petulant?
      “It’s not like people won’t understand his disappointment & he surely best to maintain his image if he wants a Jan move?”
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      Another also wrote: “Giving him benefit of the doubt as we’re drifting into international weekend but…”
      Although he is understood to have flown back to England on Friday night, Palhinha is unlikely to feature against Manchester City this weekend.
      He is instead set to head on international duty after being called up by Portugal for their Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg.
      His next appearance for the Cottagers could come on September 16 at home to Luton. More

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      Mohamed Salah accused of ‘flirting’ with Saudi Arabia by Graeme Souness who makes bold prediction on £200m transfer

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      MOHAMED SALAH has been accused of “flirting” with Saudi Arabia by Graeme Souness.The Liverpool legend has also made a bold prediction about the Egyptian winger’s future.
      Mohamed Salah has been ‘accused’ of flirting with Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA
      Graeme Souness has predicted Salah will leave LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Salah is the subject of strong interest from Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, who have already bid £170million.
      Reports also claim that they could even bid as much as £200million to land the 31-year-old.
      Although Salah is said to have told Liverpool he wants the move, he currently remains at Anfield.
      However, Souness has now accused Salah of “flirting” with Al-Ittihad and admits the player wants the move.
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      “Make no mistake, Salah is flirting with the Saudis,” Souness wrote in his Daily Mail column.
      “Neither he nor one of his representatives has come out and categorically said, ‘We do not want to go to Saudi Arabia at this time’.
      “If he wanted to stay, someone could have issued a statement to that effect.
      “He is toying with the idea, at the very least, and I think, deep down, he will feel he should go.”
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      Salah has less than two years remaining on his Liverpool deal and will be 33 by the time it expires in 2025.
      His future is far from resolved, either, with the Saudi transfer window not closing until Thursday.
      For now, though, he remains a Liverpool player and could be involved against Aston Villa on Sunday.
      Jurgen Klopp will be hoping Salah can add to his goal and two assists from the first three matches this season. More

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      Eddie Howe tells Toon squad that Newcastle city centre is NO-GO ZONE after captain Jamaal Lascelles punched in 4am brawl

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      EDDIE HOWE told his players that Newcastle city centre is a NO-GO ZONE after skipper Jamaal Lascelles was involved in a 4am brawl.Lascelles, 29, was punched and pelted with bottles following the Magpies’ 1-0 defeat at Manchester City a fortnight ago.
      Jamaal Lascelles was involved in a 4am brawl in Newcastle city centreCredit: Alamy
      Police are investigating the brawl
      Newcastle players have now been told to steer clear of the town centre
      The police are investigating after it was claimed a gang of men injured the defenders’s brother and left their pal “unconscious” as they left Chinawhite club in Newcastle.
      Lascelles’ ear was injured by a punch and it was alleged the group threatened to shoot Toon’s captain.
      And Howe said: “We believe Jamaal was innocent in the starting of what happened and was acting as a peacemaker.
      “The other thing to say is that we’d prefer our players aren’t out in the city centre in the early hours.”
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      On whether the Bigg Market and Quayside are no-go areas for his squad, Howe added: “Unfortunately probably yes.
      “With the amount of games we have anyway l’m not sure that’s where we should be as a group of players and staff in the early hours.
      “It would be nice in theory for us to be in the city centre with our people but the reality is it’s probably not the best place for us to exist late at night.”
      Newcastle and Northumbria Police are looking into the incident, in which an individual was left unconscious for ten minutes.
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      Howe was asked about the incident ahead of Toon’s trip to Brighton on Saturday, which kicks off at 5:30pm.
      Lascelles is yet to make an appearance this season after being limited to just 11 games last term. More

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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville explains his bizarre ‘obsession’ with asking people where they’re going on holiday

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      MANCHESTER UNITED icon Gary Neville has revealed why he has an “obsession” with asking players where they go on holiday.The former defender was covering Luton’s Premier League clash with West Ham alongside Jamie Carragher and Kelly Cates when he asked Jarrod Bowen – who was not named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad this week – about his holiday plans for the international break.
      Neville revealed why he questions players about their down timeCredit: Reuters
      Cates joked that it was an ‘obsession’Credit: Sky Sports
      Bowen will now have a break after helping West Ham win 2-1 at Luton
      Speaking live on Sky Sports, he then revealed why he questions players about their free time.
      Neville said: “It’s a little bit weird but do you know something, I always think as a football player, the idea of going into an international break when you’ve lost, you carry it for two weeks sometimes.
      “Winning before an international break really makes a big difference at the club.
      “I always remember that going back to my United days, you’ll [turning to Carragher] remember it with Liverpool.
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      “So the idea now that they’ve got a few days off, they can enjoy the international break, they’ve had a great start to the season.
      “I’m just asking where he was going Kelly, I’m just trying to be nice! Just relaxing the atmosphere a bit!”
      Fans flocked to Twitter to react, with one person referencing Neville’s iconic “mini-retirement” anecdote.
      Back in May, fans were left in stitches after discovering that the ex-United star calls holidays “mini-retirements”.
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      Speaking on the the Diary of a CEO podcast, he said: “What you can have is a mini-retirement during the year, and that’s what I’ve tried to do.
      “I don’t do it very well, so for instance this weekend I’m going to Spain on Friday until Monday morning.
      “I call that a mini-retirement. It’s a weekend, it’s a mini-retirement.
      “It’s where I can basically say for three days I’m there and I’m basically taking it, I don’t think about work.
      “And I will, sometimes my best ideas come when I’m on these types of trips, but then in six weeks I’ll have another mini-retirement for five days or four days.”
      West Ham went back to the top of the Premier League table following a 2-1 win over Luton.
      Bowen – who was subjected to vile chants about his girlfriend Dani Dyer – opened the scoring before Kurt Zouma doubled the Hammers’ advantage.
      Mads Juel Andersen then got a late goal for the hosts, but it wasn’t enough to salvage any points. More

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      Brennan Johnson joins Tottenham in £47.5m transfer… but could be in for awkward meeting with new team-mate

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      TOTTENHAM have completed the £47.5million signing of Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson.But the Spurs new boy may face an awkward meeting when he comes face-to-face with new team-mate Richarlison.
      Brennan Johnson has joined Tottenham on deadline day for £47.5mCredit: https://www.instagram.com/spursofficial/

      Richarlison was wiped out by Johnson after juggling the ballCredit: Twitter @ESPNUK
      The Welsh forward, 22, has completed a stunning deadline day move to North London, penning a six-year deal in the process.
      Forest boss Steve Cooper paid tribute to Johnson, saying: “Whilst we’re obviously going to miss Brennan and the memories he’s given so many of us when he’s lit up The City Ground on the right wing, we’re extremely proud of him and we’re pleased that he’s got this move as he enters the next stage in his career.
      “Everyone knows how great he is on the pitch, but what many people don’t see is the kind, humble and genuine young man he is off it.  
      “He was always learning, always showed great humility and had a superb nature in the way he interacted with his team-mates and staff.
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      “All credit must go to his family especially his mum and dad, Alison and David, who should be so proud of the incredible young man they have raised.
      “He will be missed by everyone, but he will always be a Red.”
      After joining Spurs, Johnson could first be forced to immediately repair his relationship with Richarlison following an on-field incident last season.
      It came in August 2022 when Tottenham beat Forest 2-0 at the City Ground thanks to a Harry Kane brace.
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      But much of the post-match reaction focused on an altercation between Johnson and Richarlison.
      Spurs’ Brazilian attacker, 26, seemed to be mocking Forest late on in the game when he juggled the ball near the touchline.
      But Johnson was not in the mood for the South American’s antics.
      Moments later, he took Richarlison out with a late, aggressive challenge – receiving a yellow card for his troubles.
      Now, 12 months on from that incident, the pair are set to become team-mates in North London.
      Reacting to the clip – which re-emerged on social media as Johnson closed in on a move to Spurs – one person said: “Johnson and Richarlison have some bridge building ahead.”
      Another added: “Looking forward to the Richarlison x Brennan Johnson reunion.”
      And a third replied: “Johnson meeting Richarlison for the first time should be awkward.”
      Johnson registered 29 goals and 12 assists in 109 appearances for Forest.
      He has also racked up 19 caps for Wales, netting twice for his country.
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      Meanwhile, Richarlison has contributed just four goals and four assists in 39 matches since arriving at Tottenham.
      Now set to become the main forward following the departure of Kane, he will be looking to improve on his record of one Premier League goal in 27 games. More

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      Is the transfer window closed? All info as Premier League clubs battle it out for last-minute deals on deadline day

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      TRANSFER deadline day is one of the most exciting days of the summer – but fans want to know if the window has been slammed SHUT!The British transfer fee record has been smashed TWICE this year with Arsenal forking out £105million on Declan Rice before Chelsea swooped up Moises Caicedo for £115m.
      Chelsea signed Moises Caicedo for £115mCredit: Getty
      Arsenal splashed the cash on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien TimberCredit: Rex
      And even more money was spent on deadline day such as Manchester United completing a loan deal for Sofyan Amrabat.
      While Spurs have secured the services of former Nottingham Forest attacker Brennan Johnson to replace England legend Harry Kane.
      Overseas, Jude Bellingham finally completed his move to Real Madrid and Lionel Messi made the switch from PSG to Inter Miami.
      But can anymore deals be done?
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      Is the transfer window closed?
      The summer transfer window is officially CLOSED.
      It opened on Wednesday, June 14 and closed TONIGHT – Friday, September 1 at 11pm BST.
      When does the summer transfer window close for other European leagues?
      To ensure there is harmony between the leagues across Europe, transfer window dates are set after discussions between the EFL, DFL Serie A, La Liga and LFP.
      The other European league window dates are below:
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      La Liga: July 3, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Serie A: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Bundesliga: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023
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      Fans say ‘damn this hurts’ as video of sad Palhinha trudging through Munich airport after failed Bayern transfer emerges

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      FULHAM midfielder Joao Palhinha was spotted leaving Germany this evening after his proposed transfer to Bayern Munich fell through.The 28-year-old flew to Munich this morning in a bid to complete a last-minute transfer.
      Palhinha’s move to Bayern Munich broke downCredit: Getty

      He allegedly completed a medical with the Bundesliga giants AND posed for pictures with a shirt.
      However, the move collapsed after Fulham failed to find a replacement.
      Palhinha was spotted at Munich Airport shortly after talks broke down this evening.
      And he appeared disappointed as he walked through the terminal.
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      Fans took to Twitter to react to a video of the disheartened midfielder, with one person writing: “Damn this hurts.”
      Another added: “Bro he wanted it so bad.”
      A third commented: “I feel really bad for him.”
      A forth wrote: “That’s so sad.”
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      While another fan claimed: “We are coming back in January Joao!”
      Fulham had hoped to sign either Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay or Tottenham’s Pierre Emile-Hojberg as a replacement for Palhinha, but they ran out of time to facilitate a deal. More