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      Kalvin Phillips ‘fighting for Man City future’ just 12 months after £45m transfer from Leeds

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      MANCHESTER CITY and England international Kalvin Phillips is determined to stay put this summer.Despite claiming three of football’s biggest titles in his debut season, Phillips is yet to prove himself and his £45million price tag.
      Phillips won the Premier League, Champions League and FA CCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He started just two Premier League games, with Rodri first choice in the holding role.
      If facing weekly competition with Rodri wasn’t enough of a task, he will now have Mateo Kovacic to compete afte his arrival from Chelsea.
      According to the Athletic City had been “open to a sale this summer”.
      But when asked about his future at the end of last season Phillips said: “My intention is to stay at Man City. We’ve just won the Treble, so there is no reason for me to leave.
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      “I cannot give it 12 months and say I am not playing so I am going to leave.”
      City have been active this summer but this time the number of exits hugely outweighs their signings.
      Mahrez and Gundogan have already gone but the list could be extended with Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo and Laporte all being linked with moves away.
      Kyle Walker reportedly discussed a deal with Bayern Munich when the two teams met in Japan for pre-season but nothing has been agreed as of yet.
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      Bernardo Silva has been linked to a move to Saudi and PSG this summer.
      Man City reportedly offered Silva an improved contract in one last attempt to keep him from a move to Saudi – but his future is still uncertain. More

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      Atletico boss Simeone blasts ‘nobody is bigger than the club’ after Chelsea flop Felix flirts with Barcelona transfer

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      ATLETICO Madrid boss Diego Simeone has hit back at Joao Felix and insisted “nobody is bigger than the club”.It comes after Felix admitted his desire to join Barcelona, causing a commotion with his current employers.
      Diego Simeone says ‘nobody is bigger than the club’Credit: AP
      In an interview with AS, Simeone refused to answer questions about the 23-year-old’s future.
      The Argentine, 53, said: “The main focus is the team. It is normal that in the press the focus is on whether he stays or leaves.
      “I already said that there is no one more important than the club, with no exceptions. It’s impossible to be clearer than that.”
      Portuguese international Felix joined the 11-time La Liga champs for a record-breaking £103million in 2019.
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      He spent the second half of last season on loan at Chelsea, making 16 appearances and scoring four goals.
      During his time at Stamford Bridge, the striker suffered a three-match ban for a tackle on Fulham’s Kenny Tete.
      Although the striker has not played up to his price tag Simeone did not want to blast his style of play.
      He continued: “He has his playing characteristics, he has given his all, he has made an effort to work well with what he has, and what we demanded of him.
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      “I cannot have any complaints about his effort because he has given what he could give
      “He has extraordinary ability, we have talked about it a billion times. You see him and he has a good header, a good shot with the left, with the right, good spin, one on one…
      “Is there time [for Felix to succeed at Atletico]? It’s not up to me, ask him and his representative.”
      In an interview with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano a few weeks back Felix dropped where his dream destination to play would be.
      He said: “I’d love to play for Barca. Barcelona has always been my first choice and I’d love to join Barca. It was always my dream since I was a kid. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.”
      A deal with the Spanish giants is highly unlikely at the moment however with Barca still struggling financially.
      Joao Felix spent the second half of last season at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
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      Georgina Rodriguez shares pic of Cristiano Ronaldo’s daughter in rival’s kit that will leave Man Utd fans in disbelief

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S daughter has been pictured wearing a rival’s shirt.The snap will have Manchester United fans in disbelief due to the forward’s connection to the club.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s daughter has been pictured in a Liverpool shirtCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Georgina Rodriguez posted the snap to InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo scored 145 goals in 346 appearances across two spells at Old Trafford.
      However, he departed the club on bad terms last year following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Less than a year on, his daughter Alana Martina has now been spotted in a Liverpool shirt.
      The snap was one of a number of holiday pictures posted by his partner Georgina Rodriquez.
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      She shared the snaps to her Instagram feed, with Alana seen in the shirt at a salon as two of Ronaldo’s kids have their hair washed.
      Her Liverpool shirt also has Mohamed Salah’s name and number printed on the back.
      One of the other children is also wearing a purple Real Madrid shirt in the picture.
      Rival fans were quick to react after spotting the Liverpool jersey, with one commenting: “Even his kids know who the GOAT is.”
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      Another wrote: “Greatness recognises greatness.”
      A third also added: “The greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo, buying his daughter a Mohamed Salah jersey.”
      Georgina also shared several selfies and a clip of herself on a mini jet ski.
      The jet ski video saw the model show off her peachy bum in a daring bikini during a day at sea.
      Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, is also known to be a huge fan of another of his rival.
      Georgina Rodriguez shared a series of holidays snaps on InstagramCredit: AP
      The youngster’s love of Lionel Messi even saw him get nervous when he met the Argentina superstar in real life.
      As for Messi’s sons, they have also shown their support for rival teams in the past.
      After Barcelona’s Champions League defeat to Liverpool in 2019, the boys pretended to be the Reds during a garden kickabout. More

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      Andre Onana’s agent reveals he snubbed two Premier League transfer offers to join Man Utd

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      ANDRE ONANA rejected offers from two Premier League teams before reuniting with long-lost mentor Erik ten Hag.The Cameroonian keeper finally joined Manchester United in a £47.2million deal last month after weeks of negotiations.
      Andre Onana rejected transfer offers from Spurs and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But he could easily have ended up playing for the Red Devils’ rivals – had it not been for his history with the boss.
      According to Onana’s agent Albert Botines, both Tottenham and Chelsea had meetings regarding the goalie’s future back in April.
      He told Calciomercato: “It all started a few months ago, towards April, many inquired about the player.
      “Tottenham have asked for information. Chelsea have had a very strong interest.
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      “There were meetings in London and Chelsea also met with Inter, but Ten Hag was key. 
      “We are looking forward to facing great managers like Guardiola and trying to win titles with Manchester United. We have a great desire to excel.”
      Onana, 27, spent five years with Ten Hag at Ajax between 2017 and 2022 forming a strong bond and winning three Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cups.
      And Ten Hag always wanted the ex-Inter Milan shot-stopper to succeed from David De Gea between this sticks at Old Trafford this season.
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      Meanwhile, Spurs were on the hunt for a long-term successor for Hugo Lloris who is keen to leave the club this summer.
      Chelsea too sought someone to rival Kepa Arrizabalaga for the spotlight but both teams failed to steal Onana.
      Onana believes Ten Hag and the Red Devils will be ambitious and supportive of his risk-taking style of play.
      Onana wanted to rejoin Erik ten Hag at Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag speaks about Mason Greenwood with ‘decision on suspended star to be made in days’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has spoken about Mason Greenwood with a decision on the suspended star set to be ‘made in days’.The striker, 21, has not played for the club since he was arrested in January last year.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has spoken about Mason GreenwoodCredit: Getty
      The striker, 21, has not played for the club since he was arrested in January last yearCredit: AFP
      He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, before the charges were dropped in February.
      United have been conducting their own investigation into the allegations.
      A decision on his future at the Red Devils is said to be imminent with the club set to make an announcement in the next two weeks.
      And now Ten Hag has addressed the situation during United’s pre-season tour, according to the Manchester Evening News.
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      He was asked if he had spoken to Greenwood recently at the RIMAC Annex at the University of California San Diego on Saturday.
      The Dutchman, 53, replied: “I said everything in New York. I don’t want to answer the question anymore because it’s not different.
      “I’ve shared my opinion and I don’t want to repeat my opinion.”
      Ahead of United’s friendly with Arsenal at the MetLife Stadium on July 22, Ten Hag was also questioned about Greenwood.
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      He told reporters: “On this, it’s a club decision and of course, I said my opinions but it’s a club decision and we have to accept that.”
      And asked whether he would like to keep Greenwood at the club, the manager added: “I can’t say so much about it but I shared my opinion about it, so let’s see what’s going to happen.”
      United are expected to make an announcement on the young striker’s future soon, having completed their exhaustive internal probe.
      It is understood Ten Hag and the majority of the first team are willing to give Greenwood another chance, but a loan move abroad appears to be the most likely option.
      United’s women’s team is also reported to have reservations, while sponsors are also concerned about being linked to the £75,000-a-week player.
      Ten Hag after United’s pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund in Las VegasCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal forgotten man dubbed ‘new Yaya Toure’ lined up for Premier League loan transfer as club offload fringe players

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      ALBERT SAMBI LOKONGA is on the brink of leaving Arsenal for Burnley. The Gunners want to clear out fringe players and are in talks for Lokonga – who was once dubbed the new Yaya Toure – to head to Turf Moor on a season-long loan, according to the Telegraph.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga is set for a move to BurnleyCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old joined the Gunners for around £17million from Anderlecht in 2021 after Aterta was ordered to sign him by Lokonga’s former manager Vincent Kompany.
      Kompany told Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel FIVE how Lokonga resembles Manchester City sensation Yaya Toure.
      He said: “The first thing I did when I saw Sambi is I went to Mikel and also Pep [Guardiola], but Mikel first and said, ‘You got to watch this guy, he’s the new Yaya Toure.’
      “I’m not sure I’m doing him a favour saying this stuff. Look, you know what I like about Sambi, what Yaya did have, is, he wants the ball no matter what.
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      “If the team is not doing well, give the ball to Sambi. Team doing well? Give the ball to Sambi. He will never hide away from his responsibilities.”
      The Belgian international has failed to make a breakthrough in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI with only 39 appearances.
      Now the midfielder has been hit by a minor injury and was scrapped from Arteta’s pre-season tour of the US.
      After the club’s £170million splurge on midfielders Kai Havertz and Declan Rice, Lokonga has fallen down the pecking order.
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      Arsenal are prioritising offloading players to cover their extravagant summer spree and with Lokonga not living up to the hype he has been named the one to go.
      The midfielder spent the second half of last season at Crystal Palace, making nine appearances for Patrick Viera’s side.
      A move to The Clarets however could see Lokonga reunite with his old Anderlecht boss Kompany.
      Vincent Kompany labelled Lokonga the ‘new Yaya Toure’Credit: Alamy More

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      98% of Dream Team managers are currently overlooking one of last season’s best midfielders

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      BRIGHTON were the team of choice for Dream Team managers in need of brilliant bargains last season.Ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, Roberto De Zerbi’s troops have been assigned higher prices from the get-go, a reflection of their impressive efforts and the fact they’ll have European fixtures to bolster their schedule this term.
      But that hasn’t perturbed gaffers as Lewis Dunk (£3m), Pervis Estupinan (£3.5m) and Kaoru Mitoma (£3.5m) are among the most-popular assets in their respective positions, justifiably so.
      But are the vast majority of Dream Team bosses underestimating Solly March (£3.5m) ahead of Gameweek 1?

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      The stats don’t lieCredit: DREAM TEAM
      The 29-year-old currently features in just 2.1% of teams created, meaning almost 98% of registered gaffers have overlooked him in favour in other options.
      This is interesting as March and Mitoma finished level on 153 points last season, yet the Japanese winger is the seventh-most selected midfielder right now while the former is less popular than Joelinton (£3m) – not that the Newcastle fan favourite is a bad selection by any means.
      An ownership of 2.1% for last season’s eighth-best midfielder doesn’t add up.
      It may be that gaffers simply see Mitoma as the better option among the Seagulls’ £3.5m midfielders – he’s certainly more fashionable as the younger of the pair with a more entertaining play style.
      But the fact is March has been a key player under De Zerbi, playing predominantly from the right flank, he scored eight goals and provided eight assists in all competitions last season.
      Mitoma and March were brilliant last seasonCredit: REUTERS
      Brighton’s No7 racked up more minutes than Mitoma although the latter did end with more appearances.
      The point being, there was a cigarette paper separating them last season but ahead of the new campaign, there’s a chasm between the two in terms of popularity.
      Risk-adverse gaffers will prefer to follow the crowd and back Mitoma but those who like to gamble on a tempting alternative would do well to consider March.
      And in fact, given De Zerbi’s side face Luton first up, why not both?
      Remember, you can make as many transfers as you like before Gameweek 1 gets underway.

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      Seven strikers Tottenham could sign to replace Harry Kane including Man Utd outcast and Nottingham Forest star

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      TOTTENHAM face the very real possibility of starting the season without Harry Kane for the first time since he broke through nearly a decade ago.Bayern Munich are continuing to negotiate with Spurs as the England captain enters the final 12 months of his contract.
      Harry Kane could be on his way to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      The Lilywhites are holding out for £100million – with Bayern reportedly unwilling to stretch beyond the £86m mark.
      But Kane’s path out of North London is still one that could be walked this summer as the Bundesliga champions put the pressure on.
      His exit would immediately see Tottenham fans asking who could replace him as their talisman up front – with back-up Richarlison netting just three goals in 35 appearances last season.
      But are there actually many viable options for Ange Postecoglou’s men? SunSport has taken a look at seven names in the frame.
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      Anthony Martial
      Anthony Martial is being linked with a move away from Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Manchester United agreeing a deal for Rasmus Hojlund could spell the end for Anthony Martial.
      The Frenchman, 27, who has 88 goals in 298 games for the Red Devils, has been unable to stay fit since returning to Old Trafford at the beginning of last season.

      And Erik ten Hag finally seems to have lost his patience when it comes to relying on him as a first-choice option.
      Spurs could take advantage of that situation, with a price tag of around £20m mooted last summer.
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      Ivan Toney
      Ivan Toney could be on Spurs’ radar as a suitable Kane replacementCredit: Rex
      Ivan Toney may be banned until 2024, but Spurs could still see a huge upside in bringing him to the club.
      Last season, the 27-year-old was only outscored in the Premier League by Erling Haaland and Kane.
      The Englishman has netted 32 top-flight goals in 68 games for the Bees – an astonishing record for a striker playing in a side promoted from the Championship just two years ago.
      But Brentford manager Thomas Frank recently claimed he would want “£100m plus” for his talisman – something that could prove to be a roadblock for Spurs.

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      Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could move to Spurs if Kane joins BayernCredit: Getty
      Kane’s arrival at Bayern could spell the end for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – who has bagged 35 goals in 88 matches since joining the side.
      The former Stoke man, 34, signed a one-year extension with the German giants back in March to keep him at the club until next summer.
      But his game time will drop off a cliff if Kane is to finalise a move to the Bundesliga champions.
      And that could allow Tottenham to offer him more minutes – while they acquire him on the cheap given his contractual situation.
      According to Transfermarkt, his market value stands at around £5m.
      Lautaro Martinez
      Lautaro Martinez is another potential option for SpursCredit: AP
      Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez would be one of the most expensive options Spurs could go for.
      The Argentine, 25, was quoted as being priced at around £75m when linked with a Premier League move last year.
      He is being monitored by Chelsea as they search for a recognised No9 to replace Romelu Lukaku – who is an unwanted man at Stamford Bridge.
      But Spurs’ cash injection following a Kane transfer could make them the frontrunners for Martinez – who has bagged 102 goals in 238 games for Inter.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin has played second fiddle to Kane for EnglandCredit: Alamy
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin knows what it’s like to fill the boots of Kane – as he has done for England on several occasions.
      Plagued by injuries in recent times, the 26-year-old is a talented striker who frequently shows his quality when fully fit, bagging 47 Premier League goals in 181 games.
      And while he may not be the most exciting signing, he is thought to be available for around £20m as he enters the final two years of his deal at Goodison Park.
      Randal Kolo Muani
      Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with an Eintracht Frankfurt exit for some timeCredit: Getty
      Randal Kolo Muani, 24, has been mooted as a Premier League arrival for some time.
      His 23 goals and 17 assists in 46 games for Eintracht Frankfurt last season have seen him heavily linked with Man Utd.
      He was also a breakout star at the World Cup for France – where he netted in the semi-final.
      But now United – who would have had to pay around £105m for Kolo Muani – look set to sign Hojlund, meaning Tottenham could lead the chase for the French star.
      Brennan Johnson
      Brennan Johnson could allow Richarlison to play through the middleCredit: Alamy
      Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson is an alternative option for Spurs.
      The Welshman, 22, bagged eight Premier League goals for Steve Cooper’s side last season.
      And he could be someone who occupies the right flank for Spurs – while also acting as a goalscoring threat.
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      This would enable Richarlison to move into the centre – with the Brazilian helped out in the goals department by Johnson and Son Heung-min.
      Forest rejected Brentford’s £30m bid for Johnson, so he would set back Spurs even more than that if they were to land him. More