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    Brighton prioritise ‘new Paul Pogba’ as Moises Caicedo transfer replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool bidding war

    BRIGHTON are targeting Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-Douath as Moises Caicedo’s replacement.Caicedo looks set to leave the Amex Stadium with Liverpool and Chelsea battling for his signature.
    Brighton have identified Moises Caicedo’s replacement amid Chelsea and Liverpool’s interestCredit: PA

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    Brighton have prioritised Red Bull Salzburg star Lucas Gourna-DouathCredit: Getty
    Liverpool reached a British record £111million deal with the Seagulls for the midfielder.
    However, the Blues are set to raise their own £100m offer with the Ecuador international understood to prefer a move to the London club.
    SunSport understand Roberto De Zerbi’s men are resigned to losing the 21-year-old this summer.
    That is why they are now prioritising Gourna-Douath as Caicedo’s successor in midfield.
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    The France Under-19 international joined Salzburg in 2022 from Saint-Etienne.
    The versatile midfielder arrived after a €15million (£13m) deal, which makes him his club’s record signing.
    The 20-year-old has since amassed a total of 35 appearances across all competitions.
    He registered 33 appearances last season for Gerhard Struber’s side and won the Austrian Bundesliga.
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    Gourna-Douath has been previously dubbed the “new Paul Pogba” mainly thanks to his talent and shared history with the former Manchester United star.
    The Frenchman spent part of his youth training with Torcy, the same Parisian outfit that Pogba played for before entering more elite academies.
    Gourna-Douath was previously linked with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and RB Leipzig. More

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    Man Utd forgotten man Eric Bailly ‘agrees personal terms with Besiktas’ as he closes in on transfer

    MANCHESTER UNITED defender Eric Bailly is closing in on a move to Besiktas, according to reports.The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer.
    Bailly has agreed personal terms with BesiktasCredit: Getty

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    Erik ten Hag has been eager to cash-in on him following his underwhelming loan spell with Marseille.
    And according to Fabrizio Romano, the defender could be set to leave sooner rather than later.
    Bailly has agreed personal terms with Besiktas ahead of a proposed transfer.
    The Turkish giants are now set to hold talks with Man Utd as they look to agree a transfer fee.
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    Former Liverpool and Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also expected to join Besiktas this summer.
    Bailly joined the Red Devils in a £30million transfer from Villarreal in 2016.
    He has since made 113 appearances for the club.
    The defender spent this season on loan at Marseille, but he was limited to just 23 appearances across all competitions.
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    The Ligue 1 side had no intention of triggering his £6m option to buy, so the Red Devils reportedly put him on the market for even less.
    Man Utd are now said to be willing to sell the Ivory Coast international for just £2m.
    Ten Hag has already introduced three new additions to his first team squad this summer.
    Mason Mount was first to join the club when he made a £60m switch from Chelsea last month.
    Andre Onana followed after completing a £47m transfer from Inter Milan.
    And Rasmus Hojlund became the latest addition to Ten Hag’s squad when he joined in a £72m move last week.
    However, there are now some concerns surrounding his fitness after it emerged that a hidden back injury will keep him sidelined for the first few weeks of the Premier League season. More

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    Sky Sports announce new pundit as forgotten ex-Premier League and England star lands new job

    FORMER Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has landed a new role at Sky Sports.The 33-year-old has been named as one of the broadcaster’s main pundits for the 2023-24 Premier League campaign, which kicks off on Friday evening.
    Sturridge has landed a new job as a pundit for Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports

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    His first appearance as a regular member of the Sky Sports team will be on Sunday when Brentford face Tottenham and Chelsea host Liverpool.
    Speaking about his new role, Sturridge told Sky media: “The Premier League season kicks off tonight and I am excited to be a part of it all with Sky Sports.
    “I’m looking forward to using my experience on the pitch and bringing this insight to the fans watching at home.
    “It is set to be an exciting season ahead and it’s great to be part of the Sky Sports team bringing you all the action.”
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    Sturridge made two appearances on Sky Sports earlier this year and impressed fans with his insight.
    One person tweeted: “I’m all for Daniel Sturridge punditry mind. Quality.”
    While another added: “Sturridge has been tops as a pundit.”
    Although he is yet to officially retire from football, he has not played professionally in 14 months.
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    The striker was released from Perth Glory last June after making just six appearances.
    Prior to his time in Australia, he spent over 18 months away from football following a one-season stint with Turkish side Trabzonspor.

    Sturridge kicked off his professional playing career with Manchester City in 2007 and went on to make 32 first team appearances before joining Chelsea.
    He spent four years with the Blues – one of which was spent on loan at Bolton – before leaving for Liverpool in 2013.
    The striker then spent six years at Anfield and scored 68 goals in 160 appearances for the Reds.
    Sturridge also spent six years as a regular name in the England team between 2011 and 2017. More

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    Premier League’s best starters revealed with Champions Man City setting the tone but shock name bottom of the pile

    THE Premier League’s best and worst starters have been revealed with a shock team bottom of the pile.Manchester City kick the 2023/24 campaign off with a trip to Burnley on Friday night.
    Man City have the best opening day recordCredit: Reuters
    Newcastle tend to struggle in their first games of the seasonCredit: Getty

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    Ahead of the first whistle, BonusCodeBets have taken a look at what sides have the best and worst results in the opening gameweek across the last ten seasons.
    City come out on top, having won nine of their last ten first games.
    Their only defeat came at the hands of Tottenham two years ago.
    Liverpool are also used to a flying starts and are the only undefeated side.
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    They last lost their first game in 2012 when they were shocked 3-0 by West Brom.
    Manchester United on 24 points, Chelsea and Spurs both with 22 also enjoy fantastic opening day records.
    Luton head to Brighton for their first ever Premier League game and the Seagulls must not underestimate them as they are the sixth best starters.
    Towards the wrong end of the table, shockingly Newcastle have the worst first game results.
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    Opening day records over the last ten years
    Over the last ten years the Toon have only claimed seven points on day one of the season.
    That is not much worse than Sheffield United on eight and Crystal Palace on nine.
    Meanwhile, West Ham are also slow starters and have the worst goal difference in opening gameweek fixtures on -13, conceding 22 goals in the process.
    The Hammers have faced horror fixtures to begin over the years against the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Man Utd.
    They met Erling Haaland on his Prem debut last season when he scored twice in a 2-0 win.
    Other notable placements see Arsenal sit ninth after mixed results with five wins and five losses. More

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    Fans say KSI ‘cooking Arsenal’s rivals indirectly’ as he breaks silence on Harry Kane’s Bayern transfer after Prime deal

    ARSENAL fan KSI was over the moon with Harry Kane’s reported move to Bayern Munich. Tottenham accepted a deal worth £104million for the England captain, who is set to fly to Germany to complete the deal.
    Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime drink is a new sponsor of Bayern MunichCredit: Instagram @ksi
    The transfer news followed shortly after KSI and Logan Paul’s popular Prime drink became an official sponsor of Bayern Munich.
    So it left Arsenal season ticket holder KSI in a joyous mood.
    He tweeted: “As soon as Prime sponsors Bayern, he moves there instantly, smart man.”
    And fans loved that Gooner KSI was revelling in Spurs’ potential demise.
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    One said: “KSI cooking Arsenal rivals indirectly.”
    Another added: “Nah this is funny.”
    After Tottenham accepted Bayern’s bid, it was down to Kane to make a decision on his future.
    And despite suggestions that the striker was leaning towards staying, Kane later opted to accept the move.
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    The 30-year-old is understood to have agreed a four-year deal worth £415,000 a week – more than double his Tottenham earnings.
    Kane is now flying to Germany for his medical following a last minute hold up.
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    Tottenham fans heartbroken as Spurs drop huge Harry Kane WILL quit after Bayern Munich ‘agree transfer’

    TOTTENHAM fans were left heartbroken after their own club website dropped a huge hint seemingly confirming Harry Kane would join Bayen Munich.It appears the England skipper is now only awaiting the go-ahead from Tottenham to complete a £104million move by Friday after a breakthrough in talks late on Thursday night.
    Harry Kane has reportedly sealed a move to Bayern on a four-year dealCredit: Sunday Times
    Tottenham fans feared the worst when they saw Son Heung-min suddenly featured alone on the club website imagesCredit: Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Kane initially fronted the website pics but, once he was removed, supporters knew everything was not all whiteCredit: Tottenham Hotspur FC
    The Athletic’s David Ornstein believes “personal terms” have been settled for Kane’s switch to the German giants on a four-year contract.
    it followed Spurs alarming fans by removing their “greatest ever player” from glitzy images – leaving strike partner Son Heung-min alone.
    Kane, 30, just needs to take a medical before sealing a move – providing Tottenham accept Bayern’s latest offer.
    England’s record scorer is under contract until next summer.
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    But he’s been enticed by Bayern offering double-your-money wages and, above all, the likelihood of him finally winning silverware.
    Spurs’ supporters went from fearful to devastated as Thursday night’s developments unfolded.
    One posted: “Absolutely gutted, this hurts. He gave us so many great moments but we never backed his ambition if we’re being truthful. Our greatest ever player.”
    Another said: “This actually hurts bro.”
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    Fans had started to lose hope once seeing the solo Son images.
    A third revealed: “Son on his own hit me hard.”
    But as Spurs prepare to lose Kane after a 12-year stay, a more positive supporter tried to see the positive side: “This has to be Sonny’s season.” More

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    Harry Kane ‘WILL join Bayern Munich in £104m transfer after agreeing personal terms and will sign four-year contract’

    HARRY KANE is set to join Bayern Munich in a £104million transfer, according to reports.The Bundesliga champions chased the striker all summer before finally having a bid accepted by Tottenham this week.
    Harry Kane has agreed to a £94.5million move to Bayern Munich, say reportsCredit: Getty
    Should he leave, Kane will do so as Tottenham’s record scorerCredit: Getty

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    Spurs will receive an initial fee of £86m plus easily-attainable add-ons to round it up to £104m.
    It was then up to Kane to decide his future with only one year remaining on his contract – and up until Thursday afternoon, the forward was believed to be keen on staying in North London.
    But late on Thursday night, the England captain is reported to have opted to move to Germany and agreed personal terms, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
    Kane, 30, is understood to have penned a four-year deal worth £415,000 a week – more than double his Tottenham earnings.
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    Ornstein states the striker is “now waiting for a green light from Tottenham to travel for a medical and to complete the transfer.”
    SunSport understand Bayern believe the transfer will be officially confirmed on Friday.
    Kane has just one year left on his current Spurs contract and had rejected a £400,000-a-week extension earlier this summer.
    Should he leave, Kane will do so as Spurs’ record goalscorer after 19 years at the club, joining aged 11.
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    He scored 280 goals in 435 games for Spurs – 213 came in the Premier League.
    That means he leaves England 47 goals shy of Alan Shearer’s Premier League goalscoring record of 260.
    Bayern had multiple bids rejected by Tottenham before finally settling on a fee, but they were at risk of having their deal hijacked.
    Reports claimed Kane had been offered a “significantly better” contract to sign as a free agent next year by an unnamed club.
    It is expected Kane will be unveiled in a press conference at some point next week before Bayern’s opening Bundesliga game against Werder Bremen on Friday night.
    Spurs fans have gone into meltdown following the news of Kane’s departure, with many devastated the club legend has left. More

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    Six ways to win with Dream Team this season – more prize winners than ever before guaranteed!

    DREAM TEAM is available to play right now and this season guarantees more prize winners than ever before!Here’s SIX ways you can win in 2023/24.

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    Your knowledge of the beautiful game could work wonders for your bank balanceCredit: DREAM TEAM
    1. Mega Jackpot
    Our beloved fantasy game is once again free to play with a £50,000 jackpot awarded to the overall winner at the end of the campaign.
    Last season, we dished out cash prizes to the four runners-up but this season we’re paying out £1,000 each to the next TWENTY runners-up!
    2. Weekly Wins
    Additionally, we’re handing out £100 to the gaffer who earns the most points each Gameweek – meaning you only need to get your team spot on for just a handful of fixtures to enhance your bank balance.
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    The Second Shot League is open to all and you’ll automatically be entered no matter the state of your XI.
    The winner will take home £2,000, with £1,000 each for second and third, followed by £500 each for fourth and fifth.
    Prove your Football IQ with Dream Team this seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
    4. Score Predictor
    Outside of Dream Team’s iconic fantasy game, there’s plenty of cash to be won playing Score Predictor – a simple and satisfying game that asks you to predict how the weekend’s action will play out.
    The person with the clearest foresight for scores and results this season will bank £3,500 while the runner-up will take home £1,000, with a further £500 going to the proverbial bronze medalist.
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    We’re dishing out the dosh this year!Credit: DREAM TEAM
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    Essentially, the more engaged with Dream Team you are throughout the year the more XP points you’ll earn; so dive head first into the fantasy game, Score Predictor, Higher or Lower, and any other offerings that may crop up.
    The more XP points you earn the higher your level in our Loyalty Programme.
    Every month there will be prize draws with better prizes allocated to those belonging to the higher levels:

    Level 1 prize – Nike Premier League academy football

    Level 2 prize – Premier League or EFL football shirt of winner’s choice

    Level 3 prize – £150 Amazon voucher

    Level 4 prize – Nintendo Switch

    Level 5 prize – PlayStation 5

    Level 6 prize – iPhone 14 (or newer)

    Taking every avenue into consideration, it’s possible that 100+ people could win a prize via Dream Team throughout the Game Year – good luck!

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    Cash prizes now available worldwide, see T&Cs for list of excluded territories. Non-cash prizes are available to residents of the UK and Republic of Ireland only. Winners outside these territories will win cash alternatives. More