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      Arsenal ‘join Aston Villa in transfer battle for Ligue 1 star Lois Openda’ who’s bagged 17 goals this season

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      ARSENAL have joined the hunt for Lens star Lois Openda, according to reports.The Gunners are on the search for a new striker to provide competition for Gabriel Jesus.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Lois OpendaCredit: AFP
      And Openda fits the bill after scoring 17 goals in 32 Ligue Un games this season.
      Arsenal are interested in signing the forward and could make a move this summer, according to Fichajes.
      Aston Villa are also believed to be monitoring the 23-year-old, who has helped propel Lens to third place in the league.
      Fellow Premier League side Leicester are interested too and tried to sign him last summer.
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      Openda has improved significantly since then and grabbed headlines last month when he broke the record for the faster Ligue Un hat-trick.
      He fired in three goals against Clermont Foot in just four minutes and 31 seconds.
      Arsenal could bolster their defence with the acquisition of Real Vallodolid star Ivan Fresneda this summer.
      The right-back, 18, has been on Arsenal’s radar for a while and came close to joining in the January window but a deadline day move collapsed at the last minute, despite a fee of £13million being agreed.
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      The Spaniard has also attracted interest from German giants Borussia Dortmund and has been learning English and German.
      The Gunners are also keeping an eye on Declan Rice and would have been impressed with his recent display against them in the 2-2 draw earlier this month. More

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      Fans convinced former Man Utd manager wants Premier League return at Tottenham if they bring in Nagelsmann

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      FORMER Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick strongly hinted he wants to join Julian Nagelsmann at Tottenham.Nagelsmann appears to be the frontrunner to become the next Spurs manager amid a woeful campaign that has seen the team drop to seventh place in the Premier League table.
      Julian Nagelsmann appears as the favourite to take over as Tottenham managerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ex-Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick hinted he wants to work at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      And fans are now convinced Rangnick wants to follow his fellow German to north London as he went on record strongly advising chairman Daniel Levy to hire a sporting director.
      The Austria manager held that position at Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig as well as Lokomotiv Moscow, and was even supposed to work in that capacity at United after his stint ended last summer.
      Rangnick told Sky Sports: “If Tottenham really want Julian Nagelsmann, it’d be important to have a sporting director there to support him.
      “This is not a club where they expect you to be in the top immediately. So it could be a very, very exciting story”.
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      Fans are certain Rangnick issued a “come-and-get-me” plea to Levy with that interview.
      And a raft of Tottenham supporters are keen to see that partnership next season.

      One fan tweeted: “Rangnick and Nagelsmann would be quite the formidable duo at #Tottenham.”
      Another commented: “I’ma be honest. If Tottenham get Rangnick alongside Nagelsmann, I definitely see them winning silverware.”
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      A third posted: “Nagelsmann & Rangnick get it done Tottenham.”
      This fan said: “If Spurs get Nagelsmann and Rangnick takes over as sporting director they could become one of the best sporting projects on the planet over the course of the next few years.
      And that one wrote: “Please join Tottenham with Rangnick as sporting director.” More

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      Moment Arsenal were ‘screwed’ against Man City emerges as fans spot Pep Guardiola’s touchline antics

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      MANCHESTER CITY took hold of their title destiny with an impressive 4-1 victory over title rivals Arsenal.And Sun columnist Piers Morgan noticed something quite extraordinary during the frantic opening minutes.
      Man City stepped up to the challenge of a ‘title decider’ last night. With De Bruyne scoring his first goal in the seventh minuteCredit: Getty
      Piers Morgan was impressed with Pep Guardiola’s passionCredit: Getty
      City manager Pep Guardiola was punching the air when De Bruyne found the net after just seven minutes, but he soon turned his attentions elsewhere.
      The passionate Spaniard went from momentary joy to fuming as was spotted shouting at his goalkeeper Ederson.
      Arsenal fan Piers Morgan wrote to his eight million followers on Twitter: “This was the moment I knew we were screwed last night.
      “Guardiola breaking off celebrating De Bruyne’s brilliant 1st goal to berate Ederson for some tiny error nobody noticed.
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      “That’s why he’s the best manager in the world & why his teams are so relentless.”
      With how the match played out, it was hard to disagree with Piers.
      Pep showed both how relentless his competitiveness is and the levels of his expectations.
      The world-class manager’s gestures seemed to indicate that he wanted Ederson to release the ball quicker- all while the other ten City players were celebrating the goal.
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      Fans were left in stitches at the confrontation, with one fan adding, “Pep’s passion is unmatched. The way Ederson isn’t even phased by it”.
      One noted: “That is why he is the greatest manager of all time”.
      Another declared: “That’s what the best coach does… he teaches players to be humble in success and follow the rules and process”.
      Later in the match, fans spotted the City stopper having some fun as he mocked the travelling Arsenal fans.
      As the game entered its final stages, the Brazilian was seen pretending to cry as he faced the Arsenal fans stood directly behind his goal.
      Pep Guardiola stopped his celebrations to confront goalkeeper Ederson for a minor errorCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Ederson was seen mocking Arsenal fans just before full-timeCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I taught him how to wee’ – Ian Wright’s hilarious reply on air after ‘annoying’ son trolls him over Arsenal loss

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      IAN WRIGHT has delivered a hilarious reply to son Shaun Wright-Philips.That’s after the ex-Man City star trolled his father over Arsenal’s 4-1 defeat at the Etihad.
      Ian Wright hilariously responded to son Shaun Wright-Philips’ trollingCredit: Rex

      Wright-Philips was delighting in Arsenal’s defeat at former club Man CityCredit: Getty
      The Gunners saw their title dream all-but crushed by Pep Guardiola’s rampant champs.
      Erling Haaland and John Stones netted alongside a brace from Kevin De Bruyne to leave City two points from top.
      And with the Manchester club still having two games in hand to play, it seems likely they will be scooping a fifth title in six years.
      One man who certainly delighted in the result was ex-England and Chelsea winger Wright-Philips.
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      He played 285 times across two spells for the Citizens, scoring 47 goals while winning an FA Cup.
      And Wright-Philips could not help himself from trolling dad Wright, an Arsenal legend with 185 goals in 288 games — plus two FA Cups and a title.
      Wright-Philips cruelly wrote on Twitter: “Hi @IanWright0 how’s things? Just checking in…
      “Hope you’re ok dad.”
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      The hilarious tweet was brought up on Match of the Day by host Lineker, who asked Wright for his opinion.
      It brought about a brilliant reaction from the former England striker, who said of his son: “He’s so annoying! I taught him how to wee, this boy.”
      And in a reference to Wright-Philips’ 5f5 5in height, Wright added: “He still can’t reach the toilet now!”
      His gag left fellow pundit Alan Shearer in fits of laughter.
      Lineker also joined in the banter, adding: “He’s certainly taking the wee now!”
      Fans certainly enjoyed the family feud, with one saying: “Love Wrighty.”
      Another declared: “Superb response!”
      Another added: “Love you Wrighty!” More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who went on Dragons’ Den for a laugh… then I got £150,000 from Duncan Bannatyne

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      AN ex-Premier League star went on Dragons’ Den for a laugh was stunned to receive £150,000 from Duncan Bannatyne.Richard Lee, 40, played in goal for a number of clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Watford and Fulham over a 14 year career.
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      Lee battling for the ball against Micah Richards in 2006Credit: PA:Press Association
      Despite playing against Manchester United in an FA Cup semi-final, it was a surprise appearance on the hit TV show that really saw him start to rake in the big bucks.
      Back in 2006, Lee – who was turning out for Brentford at the time – appeared on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.
      He offered the five investors a stake in his business, Dr Cap, a company specialising in selling sports headwear, in exchange for some investment and expertise.
      Lee told EFL news: “My business partner applied [for Dragons’ Den] for a bit of fun without telling me a few years ago.
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      “We were asked to go to Manchester to meet their production team and explain our concept. A month later we were told we’d made the show and were invited to London.
      “I remember it well. At the time I was playing for Blackburn Rovers and we had a big game the night before we were due in London. I travelled down after the match and got there at about 4am. I had to be up three hours later for filming of the show, I was shattered.
      “It was great, though, and because it wasn’t my main source of income there was no pressure.”
      And he recalls the moment one of the investors made the leap to splash the cash.
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      Lee continued: “We prepared as well as we could and although we got caught out on one or two small bits, we gave a good presentation and one of the Dragons, Duncan Bannatyne, invested.
      “It was crazy. As soon as it happened we all shook hands and went downstairs for the interview afterwards. When the show eventually came out it coincided with a big match for me, so it was a really good time in my life.
      “In the end, the investment didn’t actually go through, but it certainly gave us a bit of a boost at the time. It taught me a lot of lessons.”
      He was capped by England at U18 and U20 level but never made a senior appearance for the Three Lions.
      In more recent years, Lee has also been making a name for himself as the go-to agent for goalkeepers.
      The former Prem ace spotted the gap in the football-agent market from his experience as a player.
      Few clubs have specialist goalkeeper recruitment teams, meaning Lee can offer advice as well as players to solve issues between the sticks. 
      And he cited his business experience on Dragons’ Den as a huge help into his rewarding new career move.
      Lee said: “I just wanted it to be done a bit more professionally when it came to goalkeepers, because it’s not like other departments.
      “I’ve got Google alerts set up on over 300 goalkeepers in the UK and around the world.
      “I’m in contact with every single goalkeeper coach to understand their needs and keep spreadsheets so that I know where the gaps are — and where they may appear.”
      Speaking to The Athletic in 2022 he said: “Probably the last four years, I made the decision to focus solely on one thing and blend various skills from what I’ve done before.
      “Becoming a master practitioner in neurolinguistic programming, writing a book on goalkeeping, playing a few hundred times in the Premier League and Championship, having a business background — including appearing on Dragons’ Den — it all feeds into being a goalkeeping agent and mentor.
      “As an agent, you get a real buzz when things like this come together.”
      Given the niche he’s found for himself, it’s no exaggeration when Lee says: “I do believe I’m the best in the world at what I do now.”
      Former Watford and England goalkeeper turned YouTuber Ben Foster has backed up his claims and described Lee as a “super goalkeeper agent”.
      Lee divides his time between London and Dubai, and being abroad can sometimes enable him to watch more live games than when he is in England.
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      “I’ve got six iPads so I can watch all the 3pm kick-offs at once — and I’m only watching the goalies. I’m really a geek when it comes to this stuff.
      “Your regular agent, who also has to cover outfield players, can’t compete, because I know just to be on top of everything to do with goalkeepers takes me 18 hours a day.”
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      Man Utd boost as Bruno Fernandes travels with squad for Tottenham clash despite fears over injury

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      BRUNO FERNANDES provided a boost to Manchester United as he was spotted heading for the flight to London ahead of their clash at Tottenham.Boss Erik ten Hag revealed yesterday his hope that the star WOULD be fit for the showdown.
      Bruno Fernandes has provided Erik ten Hag with a huge boostCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The midfielder was spotted heading to the airport with the rest of the squadCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Marcus Rashford looked fully-focused as he boarded the team coachCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Antony looked to be in relaxed spirits as he climbed aboardCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      With both clubs vying for a top four spot, the Portuguese midfielder will be key to the Red Devils; chances of victory at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Fernandes hobbled out of Wembley with an ankle injury after being subbed in extra-time during their semi-final win against Brighton on Sunday.
      The alarm was then raised when his wife posted a picture of the Portuguese ace with his foot bandaged up and a protective boot and crutches next to him.
      But United boss Ten Hag calmed fears of a major problem and said it was just precautionary as he revealed that he could make it for tonight’s encounter.
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      And now it seems that the 28-year-old is ready for action after he was seen leaving for the airport alongside his team-mates this morning after the manager opted to fly on the day of the game instead of their usual overnight stay.
      Decked out in a club tracksuit and hoodie, the ex-Sporting Lisbon ace appeared to have ditched the strapping as he boarded the coach to the airport.
      United bounced back from a 3-0 thumping in Seville to exit the Europa League with that penalty shoot-out victory over Brighton to reach the FA Cup Final.
      And Ten Hag has warned that they have to prepare for the same with Spurs ‘mad’ after their 6-1 humbling to Newcastle at St James’ Park.
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      He said: “It’s obvious they had a really bad defeat, of course, they are mad, that can be fuel for bounce backing. It’s about us, an opponent can never be more hungry than us.
      “That is how we have to prepare the game and make sure we go front foot, be dominant and dictate the game.”
      Fellow midfielder Casemiro smiles for the camera as he boards the coachCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who was accused of kidnapping a PENGUIN – now English clubs want me as their transfer guru

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      EX-PREMIER LEAGUE ace Lutz Pfannenstiel has been targeted by West Ham and his former club Nottingham Forest as their next sporting director.Pfannenstiel had a short stint in the Prem having played for Wimbledon and of course Forest during a globetrotting career that saw him working in every single continent – even Antarctica.
      West Ham and Nottingham Forest eye Lutz Pfannenstiel as their next sporting directorCredit: Bongarts – Getty
      Pfannenstiel used to play in the Premier League as a goalkeeperCredit: PA:Press Association
      Pfannenstiel was previously quizzed about a missing penguinCredit: Alamy
      The German is now enjoying plenty of success in the US as the sporting director of St Louis City SC with his work leading the MLS club to the top of the the Western Conference table.
      According to Bild, West Ham and Nottingham are keeping tabs but will have to work hard to convince him to leave America as he has big plans in Missouri.
      The former goalkeeper has had quite an eventful life that has seen him spend 101 days in a Singapore jail when he was accused of match fixing.
      Not long after, the now 49-year-old was declared dead on the pitch when his lungs collapsed following a collision during a game in England.
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      Pfannenstiel was also quizzed by police over a stolen penguin in Germany back in 2017.
      Amazingly that was not the first time the former Germany Under-17 international was accused of the same crime.

      The former Hoffenheim scout confessed in his autobiography The Unstoppable Keeper to “borrowing” a penguin from a New Zealand beach during his time with Dunedin.
      Pfannenstiel said: “The police phoned me about a stolen penguin. They had received an anonymous tip-off that I might be involved.
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      “But it wasn’t me. I urge the thief to return the penguin, as this is no joke. I know it well from the sins of my youth.
      “In 2003 I took a penguin home from its colony and put it in my bathtub.
      “But I returned it inside two days after my club chairman explained penguins were a protected species.
      “Besides, my housemates were not delighted, as it stank like a fish factory. I did not steal it – I just borrowed it.”
      His fundraising efforts in recent years have seen him live in an igloo as well as persuading the late great Diego Maradona to play a charity game in Antarctica. More

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      I’m a former Premier League ace and spent three years at Tottenham – now I’m an award-winning TV star

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      FORMER Tottenham star Lee Young-pyo spent three years in the Premier League and is now an award-winning television star. The left-back was signed by manager Martin Jol from PSV Eindhoven in 2005.
      Lee Young-pyo spent three years at Tottenham and won a trophy with the clubCredit: Getty
      Lee Young-pyo is now a TV starCredit: Alamy
      Lee went on to feature 93 times for the club and he was part of the squad that won the League Cup in 2008, which was the last time Spurs won a trophy.
      The South Korean international then departed for Borussia Dortmund before going on to play for Al-Hilal and Vancouver Whitecaps.
      He hung up his boots in 2013 and he has since forged a career on TV in his homeland.
      The 46-year-old has starred in a plethora of sports-based and reality shows over the last decade.

      Lee’s TV debut came in Our Neighbourhood Arts and Physical Education as ex-professionals compete against members of the public.
      He then went on hit reality programme Law of the Jungle, which sees a group of famous faces battle to survive in tough locations around the world.
      Lee also had a role in Fly Shoot Dori, playing himself and coaching young children football.
      But the retired hero won an award for his work in the show Shooting Stars.
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      Lee picked up an accolade for Leader of the Year in 2022 at the SBS Entertainment ceremony.
      Shooting Stars involves celebrities forming a football team and being coached by the ex-Premier League ace as they take on other clubs.
      Lee has also worked as a commentator since retirement. More