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      Kyle Walker-Peters set for immediate Premier League return in £20m transfer but Champions League side could hijack move

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      FULHAM are keen on bringing England man Kyle Walker-Peters back to the Premier League.Relegated Southampton are hoping for around £20million for the versatile full-back, 26, but there is hope a deal could be done between £15-18million.
      Kyle Walker-Peters during the international friendly match between England and Cote D’Ivoire in March 2022Credit: Getty
      The Cottagers see the defender as predominantly a right-back, but also have interest in Leicester’s Timothy Castagne who would be a cheaper option.
      Walker-Peters, who won two England caps last year, is also wanted by Lens and Roma.
      The Ligue 1 side, who qualified for this season’s Champions League , would be keen on a loan deal.
      Meanwhile Jose Mourinho is keen on a reunion with the star he briefly managed at Tottenham, with his Serie A side also wanting him on loan.
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      Fulham have been busy this transfer window with a lot of links being made with the club.
      The most recent being Wolves forward Raul Jimenez is set to join the club for a £5.5million deal after completing his medical.
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      He would come in as a potential replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic who is being closely linked to Al-Hilal.
      Despite Fulham already rejecting two bids from the Saudi team, the imminent arrival of Jimenez could change this.
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      After Willian committed another year to Fulham he could also be reunited with former Chelsea team-mate Callum Hudson-Odoi.
      The academy star was in talks of a move to his West London rivals however it seems Italian side Lazio – runners up of Serie A – are currently ahead in advanced talks with the player’s representatives.
      The Cottagers manager Marco Silva also recently rejected the offer to manage Al Ahli in a £40million two-year contract – indicating a commitment of his future to Fulham. More

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      Man Utd handed Hojlund boost with Atalanta on brink of signing replacement striker who was close to Premier League move

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a major transfer boost with Atalanta closing in on Rasmus Hojlund’s potential replacement.Hojlund poses as United’s top target to spearhead their attack this coming season but negotiations have hit a snag due to his release clause.
      Manchester United have received a major boost in their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      Atalanta are set to sign Almeria star and Everton target El Bilal Toure, who may replace HojlundCredit: Getty
      The Serie A outfit demand a whopping £86million to let the striker go but the Red Devils insist they won’t go over £60m.
      However, Atalanta appear to be preparing for life without the Denmark international as they are close to landing Almeria star El Bilal Toure.
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the two sides reached an agreement on Monday and Gian Piero Gasperini’s side wants to sign Toure by the end of the day.
      The Italians are set to splash a record €28m (£24m), plus €3m (£2.6m) in add-ons for the striker.
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      The deal will also include a 15 per cent sell-on clause to Almeria with their top scorer from last season signing a long-term contract in Bergamo.
      This poses as a major transfer blow for Everton, who held advanced talks with the 21-year-old over the weekend.
      United will be hoping that helps their bid to land Holjlund, who is very keen to move to Old Trafford and has agreed personal terms with the club.
      This comes after manager Erik ten Hag revealed the Manchester giants are “making progress” amid their search for a new centre-forward.
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      Ten Hag said: “We’re making progress but we know how it works and when we have him, we will tell you directly.
      “The only thing I can say is we’ll do everything in our power to get it done.
      “If it was up to me, yeah, as soon as possible, the earlier the better, because we have to integrate him in the team and the way we play.
      “In an ideal situation, he was already here. But you do not always get ideal situations as a manager and you have to deal with the situation.” More

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      I was in pain every single moment of the Premier League last season and almost gave up, says Tottenham star Son

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      SON HEUNG-MIN has revealed he was in pain every single moment he played last season.The Tottenham star, 31, had a poor campaign by his standards, netting only 14 goals.
      Son has opened up about the injury that affected him last seasonCredit: Getty
      But that does not tell the full story as a nagging sports hernia problem meant he was in discomfort all the time.
      He eventually had surgery in June and now feels “like a new man”.
      The South Korean icon said: “I was in pain every single moment, literally.
      “It sounds weird but every turn, running, stopping, passing, kicking, it affected everything. 
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      “It was strange because in normal life, doing no exercise, it felt fine so you go on the pitch excited because you didn’t have pain when you were walking. 
      “As soon as you were on the pitch for a warm-up you would be frustrated because the pain is there, every action, turning, passing, kicking… finally I made the decision at the end of the season to have the surgery and it’s the best decision I ever made.”
      Son played a whopping 60 games last season, including four at the World Cup in Qatar.
      He was feeling his injury in every game but it was worst in the final Premier League fixture against Leeds, which Spurs won 4-1.
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      The ex-Bayer Leverkusen man added: “I was really close to giving up against Leeds.
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      Son spoke at a sustainability upcycling event with local children from Second Chance Bangkok
      Spurs stars helped the children to repurpose some of last season’s shirts into new school bags
      “But when I looked at the staff I couldn’t say ‘there’s one more game and I’m going to have surgery now’. 
      “I was just closing my eyes praying, please let’s win this game and luckily we performed last season.”
      Son had shared the Premier League golden boot with Liverpool’s Mo Salah the season prior after blasting 23 top-flight goals.
      So when his form dropped off due to his injury, fans started questioning whether he had lost his touch.
      Yet still Son did not want to reveal the real reason behind his form.
      He explained: “I’m the type who is always hiding the pain. 
      “I really didn’t want it to come out officially that I had an operation.
      “Probably people are thinking why didn’t I do the surgery as early as possible but for me it felt like for the club during the season every single moment felt like a difficult moment. 
      “I didn’t want to let the people down.
      “I feel a new man. Last season, the whole season in pain. It was incredible. I can’t even think about the pain, you know. Now I feel really good, fresh. 
      “The physios are still working on it because it has only been a week, 10 days so I’m looking forward to being in good shape. I’m ready to rock ‘n roll.”
      Son, who last season joined the hundred club of players who have reached a ton of Premier League goals, wants to show he is still “the Sonny we all know” this term.
      New boss Ange Postecoglou sees the forward as a key figure to his new way forward.
      While the Australian even hinted that Son could be captain material.
      Postecoglou said: “I know Sonny really well, I’ve known him for a long time. He’s an outstanding player.
      “Especially the way I like teams to play with wingers who are a goal threat, he’s elite. 
      “I’m looking forward to working with him. He’s another one that I think shows real leadership qualities. I look at him and he’s pretty much a conduit for the whole squad. 
      “He mixes in all groups. I don’t think it’s just because he’s popular. What he’s done in the game he has a certain standing in the game. It’s good to see that influence on the group.
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      “He’s got a massive influence on the group which doesn’t surprise me because I know he’s a leader for his nation and he’s been an icon for his nation for a long time. 
      “He carries that really well for someone who has been in the spotlight for that long. He has enormous respect among the players.” More

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      Dream Team Loyalty Programme explained: Experience Points, Levels, Trophies & Badges

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      DREAM TEAM promises to be more rewarding this season.First and foremost, The Sun’s beloved fantasy game is available to play right now ahead of the 2023/24 campaign with more prize winners than ever before guaranteed!

      CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM 2023/24 NOW – FREE TO PLAY, MORE WINNERS THAN EVER BEFORE!

      Points make prizes!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      What is XP?
      Upon registering to play Dream Team, you will notice you have the opportunity to earn experience points (XP).
      The more XP you earn, the higher the XP Level you’ll achieve in our Loyalty Programme, which in turn puts you in contention to win bigger and better prizes!
      Every month there will be prize draws with superior prizes allocated to those belonging to the higher XP 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)

      For example, if you are among 10,000 users in Level 3 then you have a one in 10,000 chance of winning a £150 Amazon voucher come monthly draw time.
      Equally, if you are one of 50 users in Level 6 then you’ve got a 50/1 chance of claiming a brand new iPhone!
      XP and your current XP Level are displayed on the the Hub Page on Dream Team’s website and app.
      You can earn XP in two ways: either through performance in Dream Team’s games (Fantasy, Score Predictor, Higher or Lower?) or through Badges – more on those later.
      Users who reach Level 5 will enter the draw for a PlayStation 5Credit: ALAMY
      XP points earned by playing Dream Team’s games are awarded in the following ways: 
      Fantasy Game – you will earn 1 XP for every point that your team gains. For example, if your team gains 70 points in a Gameweek, you will receive 70 XP.
      Score Predictor – you will earn 1 XP for every Score Predictor Point gained. For example, if you gain 30 points in a matchweek, you will receive 30 XP.
      Higher or Lower? – You will earn one, three or five XP for five, ten or fifteen correct answers in a row, respectively.
      Essentially, the more engaged you are with Dream Team’s classic fantasy game and the new free-to-play offerings (Score Predictor, Higher or Lower?) the more XP you’ll accumulate, putting you in a more favourable position come the monthly prize draw.
      What are Badges?
      Badges will be awarded based on specified actions and achievements within Dream Team’s games – XP points will be awarded for every Badge collected.
      It’s easy enough to claim your first Badge, all you have to do is enter your team in Dream Team’s beloved fantasy game – that will earn you 10 XP.
      However, some of the Badges require greater skill (and luck): for example, the Creative Force Badge (+50 XP) is only acquired if all your midfielders provide an assist in the same Gameweek.
      You can view the requirements for each Badge via the Games Hub.
      But don’t restrict yourself to just Dream Team’s improved fantasy game, there are Badges to be won playing Score Predictor and Higher or Lower too!
      Dream Team gaffers can now build a trophy collection to rival Pep GuardiolaCredit: THE TIMES
      What are Trophies?
      Trophies are virtual rewards given for achievements such as winning a Weekly Leaderboard, topping a Mini League, etc.
      While no additional XPs are awarded for trophies, they act as proof of your accomplishments and represent the privilege of bragging rights over your rivals.
      Trophies will remain in your profile for future Game Years, even after XP and Levels have been reset, allowing loyal users to rack up an honours list that would make even Pep Guardiola blush.

      CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM 2023/24 NOW – FREE TO PLAY, MORE WINNERS THAN EVER BEFORE! More

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      Man Utd eye cut price international goalkeeper transfer to rival Onana with Henderson and Heaton set to go

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a £5million move for another goalkeeper despite Andre Onana’s recent arrival.Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is reportedly being considered by United as potential competition for Onana.
      Andre Onana and Dean Henderson training in New Jersey for United’s USA pre-season tourCredit: Getty
      According to the Daily Mail, Fenerbahce expect Bayindir to leave this summer.
      The Turkish club have been in talks with Croatia No1 Dominik Livakovic, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb, as replacement.
      Bayindir, 25, would only cost around £5million and would have to accept his role as back-up to Onana.
      The 6ft 6in keeper made his full debut for Turkey in 2021 and currently has five full international caps.
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      England international Dean Henderson is set to leave United and join Nottingham Forest.
      There are talks whether this is a permanent move or another loan spell with an obligation to buy this time.
      With Henderson likely to be heading out the door, that would leave 37-year old Tom Heaton as United’s No2.
      However Heaton has also been linked with a move to Luton Town with an opportunity to be their No1.
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      Luton are newly promoted to the Premier League for the first time since 1992 when it replaced the old first division.
      Heaton played the full 90 minutes in Man Utd’s 2-0 pre-season victory against Arsenal – making multiple impressive saves.
      When asked about his future at United, Heaton said: “It’s unsure at the minute, I’ve got to wait until I speak to the manager and see where we’re at.
      “I love it here. I have been part of this football club for a long time, but I can’t lie, I also love playing.
      “We will have a sit down and chat and see where we go.” More

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      Ex-Premier League Wag and ‘world’s most beautiful woman’ branded a ‘masterpiece’ as she strips to skimpy bikini

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      VIKTORIA VARGA, the wife of ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, has stunned fans by posing in a bikini in Italy.The 31-year-old, who has known the striker since 2012, frequently shares snaps for her huge social media following – which has now exceeded 600,000 on Instagram.
      Viktoria Varga is relaxing on the Italian coastCredit: Instagram
      She showed off her incredible figureCredit: Instagram
      And her latest content showed her posing by the Italian coast in Salento.
      She shared two pictures and a short clip of her walking towards the gorgeous blue ocean.
      Viktoria also added the caption: “Morning swim with Mom 🌊.”
      In response, one fan said: “Goddess ❤️.”
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      Another added: “You are wonderful @vikyvarga. What is your secret to being so fit? 🔥”
      A third replied: “You’re so beautiful ❤️‍🔥.”
      While a fourth said: “Stunning and inspiring! Enjoy your day, beautiful Viky💕🤗.”
      Viktoria was recently hailed as the “most beautiful woman in the world” as she relaxed on the beach in her striking blue swimwear.
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      Viktoria has a big following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She now has more than 600,000 fans on InstagramCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      She is the wife of former Southampton striker Graziano PelleCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Her husband Pelle is known to fans of the Premier League from his two seasons with Southampton.
      The former Italy international scored 30 goals in 80 appearances for the Saints before signing for Chinese side Shandong Taishan.
      Pelle returned to Europe in 2021, signing for Parma, but has been a free agent since leaving the club later that same year.
      She frequently shares pictures for her followersCredit: Instagram
      Viktoria has been labelled the ‘world’s most beautiful woman’Credit: Instagram More

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      You’re a Premier League superfan if you can recognise the legends in this all-star team

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      SEVEN Premier League legends turned out in a five-a-side All-Star match at Universal Studios, Orlando.The team faced off against an FC Series team that had the likes of Brazilian legends Cafu and Jefferson.
      The team featured (back row – left to right) Miguel Gallardo, Juan Pablo Angel, Eddie Johnson, Ahmed Elmohamady, (front row – left to right) Stephen Warnock, Mario Melchiot, Alan Smith and Joe ColeCredit: Getty
      Cole won Man of the MatchCredit: Getty
      He scored a great goalCredit: Getty
      Former Leeds and Man Uts ace Alan Smith featured for the teamCredit: Getty
      Brazil star Cafu featured for the FC Series sideCredit: Getty
      The Premier League side ran out winners after the thrilling match ended 8-7 in their favour.
      Other than the goalkeeper, Miguel Gallardo, the team boosted some of the most recognisable players from the Premier League over the last 20 years.
      Former West Ham, Chelsea and Liverpool star Joe Cole was the star of the team and picked up man of the match due to his performance.
      Cole, 41, also managed to score a brilliant goal which came from some individual magic as he managed to round his marker before firing home.
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      He was helped out former Manchester United and Leeds ace Alan Smith.
      Smith, 42, recently admitted that he still suffers issues from his leg break in 2006 after being hit by a shot by former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise.
      One of the other stars was former Liverpool, Leeds and Bolton defender Stephen Warnock.
      The 41-year-old laced his boots back on for the first time in a while as he is usually seen working as a pundit covering the Premier League across multiple networks.
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      Former Aston Villa stars Juan Pablo Angel, 47. and Ahmed Elmohamady, 35, also joined the team.
      The last two former Prem stars were ex-Chelsea and Birmingham ace Mario Melchiot and Fulham striker Eddie Johnson.
      Melchiot, 46, featured 130 times for Chelsea and spent a year at the club alongside Cole before he left in 2004.
      Along with Cafu and Jefferson the FC Series team included the likes of former Juventus ace Amauri, Botafogo ace Pedro Certezas, Brazil futsal star Falcao and midfielder Renato Abreu. More

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      Premier League introduce major change with new 26-team division and elimination play-off at end of season

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE have introduced a big change to their top-tier youth football.Premier League 2 will be expanded into one 26-team division for the 2023-2024 season.
      Premier League 2 will be expanded into one 26-team division for the 2023-2024 seasonCredit: Getty
      The league will thus move away from the traditional model, which saw 14 teams in Division One and 11 teams in Division Two, with two clubs relegated and two promoted between the groups.
      In the new system, 26 teams with Category One academies will be placed in the same division.
      Those are Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blackburn, Brighton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Derby, Everton, Fulham, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham Forest, Reading, Southampton, Stoke, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Brom, West Ham and Wolves.
      However, they won’t all play each other home and away – instead, they will be placed into five pots determined by their performances in Premier League 2 over the last three seasons.
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      And teams will only be able to play another one from their pot once as well as three to five opponents from all the other pots either home or away.
      The league table will then rank the clubs from 1st to 26th, with the top 16 qualifying for a single-match elimination play-off round.
      The play-offs will be determined by league positions – with first facing last, second playing 15th and so on – with the higher-ranked club playing at home.
      The Premier League explained: “The change came about after an extensive review of PDP competitions, which sought to enhance the transition of talented Academy players into senior football, and engaged various stakeholders, including football directors, Academy managers, first-team coaches and Academy players.
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      “The removal of relegation introduces positive jeopardy; it supports clubs making development-first decisions, and minimises the impact of relegation on future groups of U21 players.
      “Also the experience of playoffs will open up to 16 teams rather than the four in Division 2 of previous seasons.
      “The new format will also give teams a greater breadth of fixtures, playing 20 different opponents, compared with only 13 in Division 1 and only 10 in Division 2.
      “The single division format also provides greater flexibility to add or decrease the number of fixtures in future seasons, dependent on the number of teams in the league, as well as access to additional development opportunities, including matches against senior teams and international opposition.”
      The fixtures will be announced on Monday. More