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      I won the Premier League with Leicester before my life spiralled and I ended up in a prison cell – now I want Saudi move

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      DANNY DRINKWATER is open to a move to Saudi Arabia to get his career back on track. Drinkwater won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016 but his move to Chelsea a season later proved a turning point.
      Danny Drinkwater won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He left Chelsea in 2022Credit: Getty
      The midfielder failed to hold down a regular spot in the Blues’ squad and he would go on loan four times before being released last summer.
      Drinkwater is without a club but has not ruled out a reunion with N’Golo Kante, who left Chelsea for Al-Ittihad.
      He told SportBible: “If I was to team up again with Kante, the team knows they’ve got a Premier League-winning formula there.
      “If that’s something they are interested in then I’m game. I think bringing players like Benzema, Ronaldo and Kante to the country is massively attractive for other professionals as well.
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      “You want to test yourself. I’d be more than willing to listen to offers and have a look.
      “I’m sure it would be a great experience. They are building towards something special.”
      Drinkwater, 33, has opened up about the struggles he suffered off the field, including crashing his £125,000 Range Rover.
      The footballer smashed the car into a wall in Chesire at 12.30 at night with two female passengers in the motor at the time.
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      Drinkwater was banned from driving for 20 months and ordered to do 70 hours of community service after admitting to drink-driving.
      He said: “When you’ve got a young kid at the time as well, your perspective changes.
      “I remember being sat in the prison cell afterwards. It was the morning I was supposed to pick my son up.
      “I rarely got a morning, as well. In my head, I was thinking, ‘You’re an idiot. You’ve had a car crash after a night out and for what?’
      “It hit me like a ton of bricks. I was like, ‘F*****g hell, you need to fix up really fast’. That was the biggest wake-up call ever.”
      Before officially leaving Chelsea, Drinkwater wrote a statement apologising to fans for how his transfer played out.
      He described it as a “business move gone wrong” and a “hugely disappointing” spell that was hampered by injuries and a lack of minutes.
      A year on, Drinkwater is still without a club, having last played on loan with Reading only to be sent back.
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      Mendy ‘rape victim’ told pal that he ‘probably thought he could get away with it’ because he played for Man City

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      A WOMAN allegedly raped by Benjamin Mendy told a pal he “thought he can get away with it” because he played for Man City, a court heard.The left-back, who has been released from the Premier League club, is accused of raping the woman during a party at his mansion.
      Benjamin Mendy is accused of raping the woman at a partyCredit: Getty
      Chester Crown Court heard how she text a friend after the alleged attack, saying: “I can’t stop crying.
      “It was a City player bro. Premier League footballer. That’s why he probably thinks he can get away with it.”
      The alleged victim, named as Woman Two, also told the friend she “kept saying no”, it was said.
      She said how there had been a “bit of a situation” as she asked the pal to call her and explained she had ended up at Mendy’s for an “after party thing”.
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      The woman claimed the footballer “was a bit forcey”, adding: “I kept saying no, I don’t want to.”
      Mendy is accused of one count of rape and one count of attempted rape against two women.
      Jurors have been told the French international was previously found not guilty on other charges following a trial.
      The retrial heard how Woman Two was “forcefully” raped by Mendy in October 2022 after they met at a bar.
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      She had been invited back to his home along with her friends, where they were later asked to hand over their mobiles, it was said.
      Woman Two later followed the star into a bedroom where the doors were locked behind her with an internal locking system, it is alleged.
      Jurors heard Mendy told her he would hand her phone back if he could see her naked, causing the complainant to tell him: “I do not want to have sex with you”.
      He allegedly added: “If you just take off your clothes. I just wanna have a look at you. I promise you I won’t touch you.
      “I just wanna see what you look like. I wanna see your body. I wanna see your t***. Your t*** are so big.”
      She then claims he raped her as she struggled against him and told him no.
      Mendy is accused of calling the woman “too shy” as he claimed: “I’ve had sex with 10,000 women”.
      Jurors heard last week how Woman One was allegedly targeted by the Man City star at a gathering in his mansion.
      She claimed he attempted to rape her after he followed her into the bathroom.
      The court was told she repeatedly asked Mendy to “stop” in French as he held her down.
      He then told her: “Don’t worry. Are you scared?”
      The woman later messaged a pal, saying: “I just got sexually abused, if that’s the right word, by Mendy.”
      She also claimed the footballer “wouldn’t let me go” in the text in October 2018.
      City spent a reported £49.2million signing Mendy from French side Monaco in 2017.
      He last played for the club on August 15, 2021, during their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham at the start of last season.
      In September 2020, City boss Pep Guardiola revealed Mendy would be out of the game for at least a month due to an injury.
      He was later suspended pending an investigation after being charged.
      Mendy denies one count of rape and one of attempted rape.
      The trial continues.
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      The footballer denies rape and attempted rapeCredit: Getty
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      Long-serving Chelsea flop has contract RIPPED UP as fans say ‘at long last, the forgotten son is released’

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      CHELSEA fans are finally set to wave goodbye to one of their longest-serving signings… Baba Rahman.The Blues have earned an unwanted reputation in recent years for buying up talent then constantly sending them out on loan.
      Baba Rahman is set to finally leave ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      And Rahman knows all too well about the system, having been sent away SEVEN times with four different clubs.
      But at last Chelsea are set to release the flop left-back, who was deemed below grade for the first team.
      He’s set to join PAOK in Greece and fans feel it’s about time.
      One said: “At long last the forgotten son is released.”
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      Another added: “Baba finally escaping Chelsea’s loan army! Man needed a fresh start miles away from Stamford Bridge.”
      Rahman, now 29, signed for Chelsea from Augsburg in 2015 as a highly-touted prospect.
      But he suffered inconsistent form and by the following season, the defender was out on loan with Schalke, also returning in 2018.
      Rahman had other stints with Reims, Mallorca, PAOK, and Reading, where he played his football last season.
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      The full-back prepares to leave Chelsea having made only 23 appearances.
      Despite never getting the chance to hold down a regular spot in the Blues’ squad, Rahman insisted the transfer was no mistake.
      He told 3Sports in 2021: “I don’t think I will one day say I regret joining Chelsea Football Club.
      “Not every player gets the chance to play for one of the best teams in the world so it is one thing I would say to my kids, that once I played for a top club in the world.”

      Rahman will become the latest player to have been released by Chelsea, after 13 left in the summer.
      Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko – signed for £40million in 2017 – was among those to go and is now without a club.
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      Manchester United bosses to rule on Mason Greenwood’s future this month as footballer readies for major life change

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      MANCHESTER United are about to make a decision on whether to keep hold of suspended England striker Mason Greenwood.The Premier League giants will rule this month on whether to restore the 21-year-old to manager Erik ten Hag’s squad or encourage him to move elsewhere.
      A decision is looming on Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United future
      Greenwood has not yet been selected by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who took over at the Old Trafford club last summerCredit: Getty
      Greenwood was exiled from the Old Trafford club after being charged with sexual offences and violence against a woman after troubling images were posted online in January last year.
      He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, but the CPS dropped its case in February.
      The £75,000-a-week star has been suspended on full pay but has been undergoing private one-to-one coaching sessions at an £85-an-hour public pitch – and expects to hear very soon whether he has a future at the club.
      The Sun revealed on Saturday former United boss Jose Mourinho had telephoned Greenwood to sound him out about a loan move to Italian Serie A side Roma.
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      A source said: “Jose rang Mason’s dad and also spoke with Mason. He told him the best way out of his current situation is to start playing football — and that eventually all the hassle will fade away.
      “Mason was pleased that he got in touch and it has lifted his spirits.
      “He wants to get back playing and is just waiting for United to tell him what the future holds.”
      Former Red Devils defender Chris Smalling — who played with Greenwood — left Old Trafford for Roma on loan in 2019.
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      United are said to have had contact with other Italian teams Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan about potential moves.
      Greenwood is set to become a dad later this month, with his partner, enjoying a baby shower with pals this weekend.
      She posed in front of a flower backdrop and was spotted hugging various friends.
      She also flashed a beaming smile while cradling her bump in front of a balloon arch.
      The couple were previously spotted at the five-star Langham Hotel in central London.
      Greenwood was given his England debut by manager Gareth Southgate as a late substitute against Iceland in September 2020, though has not played for his country since.
      Two days after the Iceland game he and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden were withdrawn from the squad for breaching Covid guidelines by leaving the part of the hotel where they were staying.
      New photos have shown how the striker has discarded his long wavy hair in favour of a crew cut.
      A source said: “Mason hasn’t really been out for a good few months so he hasn’t really had to bother too much with his personal appearance.
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      “But getting a new trim is another indication that he is going to be playing football somewhere next season.”
      Bradford-born Greenwood has scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for Manchester United, having joined the club as a six-year-old.
      Greenwood has not played for United since being suspended in January last yearCredit: AFP
      The England international has been linked with a move to Italian club AS Roma, now managed by his former Manchester United boss Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Greenwood was given his England debut by Gareth Southgate in September 2020Credit: Rex More

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      Arsenal ‘line up transfer raid for THIRD Man City star in 12 months’ as Arteta targets Premier League proven players

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      ARSENAL are reportedly considering a move for ANOTHER Manchester City star in what would be their THIRD in just 12 months.Mikel Arteta’s side set the pace at the top of the Premier League table for much of last season, before falling away towards the end as Pep Guardiola’s men claimed a fifth title in six years.
      Aymeric Laporte looks set to leave Manchester City this summerCredit: AP
      Arsenal signed Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Man City last summerCredit: Alamy
      Their ultimately unsuccessful title tilt was helped by Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko – both of whom joined from Man City.
      Last month, Arsenal were also being linked with a move for Ilkay Gundogan – whose contract was up at the Etihad.
      But they failed to acquire the German international, 32, who penned a deal with Barcelona.
      Now Arteta is understood to be looking at another player he coached during his time at Man City.
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      According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners are interested in bringing centre-back Aymeric Laporte to the Emirates.
      The Spanish defender, 29, started just 11 league games last season as he slipped down the pecking order behind the likes of Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji.
      And he could find himself even further away from Guardiola’s starting line-up if Man City strike a deal for RB Leipzig man Josep Gvardiol.
      During their Premier League title celebrations in May, Laporte broke down in tears on the pitch.
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      It left many fans speculating that he had played his final game for the club.
      He then shared a cryptic Instagram post which read: “After the rain, a rainbow; after a storm, the calm; and after an end, a new beginning.”
      But Arsenal face competition in their pursuit of Laporte – who has amassed 22 caps for Spain.
      Juventus are said to be interested in the ex-Athletic Bilbao man, while Barcelona have previously been linked with him. More

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      Former Man Utd wonderkid in line for Premier League return – and transfer could land Ten Hag millions towards war chest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be set for an unexpected windfall as one of their former youngsters looks set to return to the Premier League.Tahit Chong, 23, was hotly-tipped to succeed at United having been the first youth player since Giuseppe Rossi to win the reserve team player of the year award and young player of the year in 2019.
      Ten Hag will receive an unexpected transfer boost if Chong is sold by BirminghamCredit: Getty
      Chong has impressed at BirminghamCredit: Rex
      But after failing to nail down a first XI place at United, Chong joined Championship club Birmingham for £1.5million last season having spent the previous season on loan at the Blues.
      He impressed in his 41 appearances last season, scoring four goals and making five assists as the club finished 17th in the Championship.
      And according to the Daily Mail, Luton Town are interested in signing Chong as they look to build a team fit for the Premier League.
      Luton have opened talks with Birmingham City ahead of a possible transfer, with manager Rob Edwards a big fan of the player.
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      And United could be set for an unexpected boost to their transfer kitty as a result of Chong’s move back to the Premier League.
      The Red Devils entered a 25% sell-on-fee into their deal with Birmingham last summer, and the windfall will be a welcome boost to their summer transfer budget as they look to target the likes of Rasmus Hojlund.

      Chong made 16 first-team appearances for United having made his debut in 2019.
      After loans at Werder Bremen and Club Brugge, the Curacao-born winger ultimately joined Birmingham.
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      While details of a fee are currently unclear, any boost to United’s budget will be welcomed by Ten Hag as the club’s takeover continues to drag on.
      They are set for one transfer boost in the coming days though, with Mason Mount arriving at United’s Carrington training ground today ahead of a medical at the club.
      United had a breakthrough in negotiations for the Chelsea midfielder last week as the two clubs agreed a £60m fee.
      In other news for United, David De Gea is now officially a free agent after his £375,000-a-week contract expired on Saturday.
      The club are reportedly encouraging the stopper not to sign a contract with another club as they look to negotiate a pay-cut for the keeper. More

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      Fans are fearing awkward reunion for Mason Mount in Man Utd training as row with Red Devils star resurfaces

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are fearing an awkward encounter between new signing Mason Mount and Lisandro Martinez.Mount is on the verge of completing a £55million move from Chelsea after agreeing terms on a contract believed to be worth £250,000 a week.

      Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount clashed during a game at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Luke Shaw had to split the pair upCredit: Getty
      The England star turned down the offer of a new deal at Chelsea and is set to link up with his new United team-mates after arriving at Carrington today.
      And he could face an awkward encounter with Martinez after clashing with the defender during a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge last season.
      The pair tussled over the ball with Mount penalised for fouling the Argentine.
      Martinez then shoved Mount in his chest, sparking a furious reaction from the 24-year-old.
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      Mount then went head-to-head with Martinez before his England team-mate Luke Shaw pushed him away to defuse the situation.
      The pair could re-unite today as Mount finalises the final few details of his transfer from Chelsea.

      United saw their first THREE bids for Mount rejected by the Blues – who were commanding a high fee despite his contract expiring in 2024.
      But a meeting last week finally saw a breakthrough in negotiations.
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      And he is set to become the latest in a long line of players to leave Chelsea.
      Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz, N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all departed.
      Hakim Ziyech, Cesar Azpilicueta, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Conor Gallagher and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are also being linked with moves away. More

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      Wolves star chased by Champions League side Napoli as club reject huge £30m transfer bid for defender

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      WOLVES have rejected a £30million bid from Italian giants Napoli for centre-back Max Kilman.Kilman, 26, is admired by the Serie A champions as they look to replace the outgoing Kim Min-Jae who has attracted interest from Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
      Kilman is subject to interest from Italian giants NapoliCredit: Getty
      Kim was the outstanding centre-back in the Serie A last season but Napoli face losing him due to a £43m release clause in his contract.
      The Korean has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern ahead of a move to the Bundesliga side – and Napoli see Kilman as the perfect replacement.
      As reported by David Ornstein in the Athletic, Wolves will demand a £34m fee for Kilman.
      The defender’s contract runs until 2026 with Wolves having the option to extend by a further year.
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      That means the club are under little pressure to sell, with Kilman also open to extending his stay at Molyneux.
      Wolves signed the defender from non-league Maidenhead United in 2018 for just £40,000 to play for the club’s under-23s.
      He has since gone on to make 107 first-team appearances for Wolves’ first team since making his debut in 2019.
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      Wolves could face a busy window as they look to replace outgoing defenders having already sold Nathan Collins, 22, to Brentford for £23m.
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      The £23m paid by Brentford is a club record fee for the Bees.
      Collins’ departure followed Wolves’ own record sale as they sold Ruben Neves to Saudi Pro-League side Al-Hilal for £47m.
      Meanwhile Conor Coady, 30, has joined Leicester City from Wolves in a £7.5m deal.
      The former Wolves captain spent last season on loan at Everton but the Toffees did not activate their £4.5m option to buy the England international. More