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      Man City and Prem sides out to close little-known loophole which can see them PAY clubs for taking their stars on loan

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      MANCHESTER CITY and other Premier League sides are looking at ways to close a loophole in loan transfers.City and several allies plan to ask clubs to sign waivers on future claims for ‘training compensation’ pay-days if their players are eventually sold.
      Manchester City and other Prem teams are looking at ways to close a loophole in loan dealsCredit: Getty
      Many of City manager Pep Guardiola’s youngsters spend time out on loan to gain experience and then return or are moved out.
      Clubs taking kids on loan who are later transferred are due to be given decent payments out of the sale under current legislation.
      This is annoying the likes of City, who feel they do favours when they let some of their best kids go for a season on loan and do not think they should also lose money on later sales.
      So the deal will be for clubs to give up their ‘rights’ to future payments before they are sent out on loan.
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      City currently have a number of young stars out on loan, including two youngsters at Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United.
      The Blades have borrowed both Tommy Doyle and James McAtee from City this season.
      City prospect Taylor Harwood-Bellis joined Burnley last summer, helping the club achieve immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
      Elsewhere, the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea also have a large number of players out on loan, including multiple young talents.
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      Folarin Balogun is banging in the goals on loan at Reims from the Gunners, Charlie Patino is doing well at Blackpool and Brooke Norton-Cuffy is impressing at Coventry City, to name a few.
      And Chelsea youngsters currently out on temporary deals include Ethan Ampadu at Spezia in Italy, Levi Colwill at Brighton, and Iaan Maatsen at Burnley. More

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      Crystal Palace line up Spurs flop as potential Wilfried Zaha replacement after incredible season

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      SUNDERLAND winger Jack Clarke is being watched by Crystal Palace — in case Wilfried Zaha leaves.Palace fancied left-sided Clarke, 22, when he was a teenager at Leeds — and saw him in dazzling form against Hull on Friday.
      Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha’s contract runs out in JuneCredit: Rex
      Crystal Palace eye Sunderland star Jack Clarke as Zaha’s replacementCredit: Rex
      Clarke had an unsuccessful stint at Tottenham where he struggled for minutesCredit: Getty
      The winger started out at the Elland Road academy and earned a senior call-up in 2018.
      The England Under-20 international amassed a total of two goals and two assists in 28 appearances with the Whites.
      That led the versatile forward, who can also play as a left midfielder, attacking midfielder as well as a centre-forward, to Tottenham just a year later.
      However, Clarke struggled to break into the senior squad as he only managed a mere four appearances across all competitions.
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      He was loaned back to Leeds before also undergoing temporary stints at Queens Park Rangers, Stoke and finally Sunderland.
      The youngster finally found his new home at the Black Cats, who signed him on a permanent deal in July.
      Clarke has since risen to prominence with a total of 10 goals and nine assists in 42 appearances this season.
      Zaha’s contract with Palace comes to an end in June and there are no signs he will put pen to paper on a new deal.
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      Palace initially feared the winger had played his last ever match at Selhurst Park after leaving the pitch in tears last Saturday against Leicester following a groin injury.
      But scans since have shown that the damage is not as bad as first feared, with the club expecting the Ivory Coast international to be sidelined for around three weeks.
      That means the 30-year-old could return for their London derby against West Ham on April 29. More

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      Misfiring Chelsea ace Mykhailo Mudryk set to make big lifestyle change to help him succeed in West London

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      CHELSEA’S misfiring new-boy Mykhailo Mudryk hopes some home comforts will help him find his form.The Ukrainian forward has struggled since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk but he is also feeling alone in London.
      It was another frustrating afternoon for Mudryk after coming off the bench at Molineux in Chelsea’s last gameCredit: AP
      Now the young attacker is trying to bring his family to the capital to keep him company as soon as a possible.
      Mudryk, 22, could be reunited with his parents shortly as he tries to adjust to his new surroundings. 
      It’s been quite the start to the year for the star who found himself at the centre of a transfer tug of war between Arsenal and Chelsea in January.
      The Gunners had been linked to Mudryk for months and he had appeared keen to make his way to North London.
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      But the Blues made a late swoop in the window and managed to secure the highly-rated ace.
      But things have not gone to plan for either party so far.
      Apart from a sharp debut off the bench at Anfield, Mudryk has struggled to make an impact for Chelsea and has found minutes hard to come by despite his huge price tag.
      He only has one assist to show for his nine Premier League appearances so far and is increasingly struggling to work his way into the Blues’ starting line-up.
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      Mudryk has not been helped by Chelsea’s appalling form which has seen the club slump into the bottom half of the table.
      Graham Potter paid the price for the Blues’ poor season with caretaker manager Frank Lampard now charged with getting the best out of the club’s many expensive, under-performing stars. More

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      Jude Bellingham blasted over ‘discipline’ and told to ‘play differently’ amid Man Utd and Chelsea transfer interest

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND superstar Jude Bellingham has been put on full blast because he “doesn’t have discipline”.That is according to Liverpool hero Dietmar Hamann, who insists Bellingham needs to work on his game if he wants to join a bigger club.
      Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham has been slammed for lacking disciplineCredit: Getty
      Dietmar Hamann insists Bellingham has to work on his game amid intense interestCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The midfielder has attracted immense interest from some of Europe’s heaviest hitters, such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Reds.
      Hamann claims the England international isn’t used to criticism as he suggested he gets treated favourably at Dortmund.
      However, the ex-Germany international insists that won’t be the case at a bigger club.
      The former City star added that the 19-year-old will have to learn how to help at the back and move forward in order to take his game to the next level.
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      Hamann told Sky Sports: “What Bellingham doesn’t have is discipline.
      “He may want to return to the island [England] or Real Madrid. He has to play differently.
      “At Dortmund he can do what he wants. Nobody dares to say anything.
      “Because they’re afraid of upsetting him. If you have that as a team-mate, you’ll have a problem.
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      “If he doesn’t do anything forwards and backwards, what does he do then?
      “Obviously he is an exceptional player. But he has to get his discipline under control.”
      Dortmund are unlikely to sell Bellingham for anything less than €150million (£130m) in the summer. More

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      Howe explains decision to haul off substitute Anthony Gordon against Brentford after Newcastle star’s furious reaction

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      EDDIE HOWE has insisted there is no issue with Anthony Gordon after the midfielder was left visibly unhappy after being subbed off against Brentford.The 22-year-old had been brought off the bench at half-time with the Magpies trailing against the Bees.
      It appeared to get visibly heated on the touchline as Gordon took issue with being subbed offCredit: Reuters
      Eddie Howe appeared to be trying to explain his decision-making to his disappointed starCredit: Reuters
      But by the time Howe brought Gordon off again to waste time, Newcastle were 2-1 up with just a few minutes remaining.
      Despite the Toon’s advantage, Gordon was clearly unhappy at his removal for Matt Ritchie.
      Howe consoled the star at the full-time and the midfielder could later be seen smiling widely in a squad photo, suggesting any issues had been solved.
      Speaking after the huge win, Howe said he had “no problem” with Gordon but added Howe added that he needs to “control his emotions in that moment”.
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      The Newcastle boss is also quoted in other interviews as saying that he picked the former Everton man to come off after as he was holding his ankle and Howe wanted to get an experienced player on.
      It was otherwise a great away trip for Howe’s side who became only the second visiting side to win at the Gtech in the Premier League this season.
      Ivan Toney converted from the spot having missed an earlier penalty to give Brentford the lead.
      But an own goal from David Raya and a strike just after the hour mark from Alexander Isak gave Newcastle a big three points in the race to get into the Champions League.
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      Top four rivals Manchester United and Tottenham also registered victories as the fight heats up.
      Newcastle and the Red Devils are now locked on 56 points with Spurs three behind. More

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      Man Utd legend in car crash before Everton win with police called to scene

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      MANCHESTER United legend Bryan Robson was yesterday involved in a car crash while heading to watch his old club’s victory over Everton.The 66-year-old was driving to Old Trafford when his blue Mercedes S350d was hit from behind by another vehicle – damaging the boot and bumper.
      Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson was involved in a car crash on the way to Old TraffordCredit: Zenpix
      Police cordoned off the scene and Robson eventually made it to Old Trafford on timeCredit: Zenpix
      Police officers attended, closing one lane while debris was removed from the dual carriageway.
      Robson – nicknamed Captain Marvel during his playing days – stood on the grass embankment hugging a young lad while chatting to cops.
      The ex-midfielder was dressed in official club colours ready for his role as a Manchester United ambassador.
      An onlooker said: “I didn’t see the other vehicle involved but it looks like his car had been clobbered from the behind.
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      “There was quite a lot of damage to the Mercedes and a section bumper was hanging off.
      “It didn’t look like anyone was injured and Robson was all smiles while talking to the officers.
      “He’s probably been tackled harder from behind during his playing days!”
      The incident occurred at around yesterday morning on Princess Parkway, Manchester.
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      Robson was later spotted at the Old Trafford stadium, where United beat Everton two-nil in the lunchtime kick-off.
      Robson made 470 appearances, scoring 103 goals during his 13-year stint with United before managing Middlesborough, Bradford City, West Bromwich and Sheffield United.
      A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said it did not comment on minor road traffic incidents.
      Robson is regarded as one of Manchester Unnited’s best ever midfielders and also represented EnglandCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Dunk forced to apologise after X-rated interview following Brighton’s defeat to Tottenham

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      LEWIS DUNK was forced to apologise for swearing in an X-rated interview after Brighton were controversially beaten by Tottenham.Harry Kane netted the winner after Dunk himself equalised following Son-Heung min’s sensational opener.
      Lewis Dunk slammed VAR after Brighton were beaten by Tottenham
      Dunk’s goal was not enough as the Seagulls went down 2-1Credit: Getty
      Brighton had two goals ruled out for handballCredit: Reuters
      But Brighton were left fuming after goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Alexis Mac Allister were both ruled out for handball.
      Fans were left in disbelief that Mitoma’s effort was disallowed, claiming the ball had in fact hit him on the shoulder.
      The Seagulls also felt they should have been given a penalty when Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg appeared to trip Mitoma in the box.
      Spurs interim boss Cristian Stellini and Brighton gaffer Roberto De Zerbi were both sent off following a melee between the two dugouts after Mac Allister’s strike was ruled out.
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      And a seething Dunk did not hold back at VAR in his post-match interview.
      The centre-back dropped an F-bomb at the start of the chat, before quickly apologising.
      But his rant continued.
      He fumed: “There’s no point having VAR in the game if you’re not going to make big decisions like that.
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      “That changes everything, I just don’t understand it.
      “They can make the decision for the handball but can’t make the other ones, I think they made one tight decision for a handball but they don’t make a clear decision on the penalty.”
      Earlier this season, PGMOL chief Howard Webb apologised to Brighton after Pervis Estupinan wrongly had a goal disallowed for offside in a 1-1 draw with rivals Crystal Palace. More

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      Dumbfounded fans say Erling Haaland is a ‘cheat code’ after Man City star’s filthy bicycle kick against Southampton

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      FANS were left open-mouthed after Erling Haaland’s stunning bicycle kick against Southampton. The striker had already broken the deadlock earlier in the game but left his best moment until the second half.
      Erling Haaland’s 30th Premier League goal of the season was arguably the best of the bunchCredit: AFP
      Jack Grealish sent in a cross that was just behind the big Norwegian.
      Bu that was no matter to him as he launched himself into the air to try and rescue the chance.
      Haaland then pulled off a filthy bicycle kick to send the ball past Gavin Bazunu.
      It turned out to be his last touch of the match as he was quickly subbed off but fans were still left reeling from his goal long after he departed.
      One delighted City supporter said: “Haaland is such a cheat code. Grealish assist too we are eating good.”
      Another said: “This haaland guy is a robot.”
      While another fan noted: “Erling Haaland has scored more league goals this season than 8 Premier League teams.”
      And one admirer of the goal-scorer added: “Haaland will score 40 PL goals by the end of the season. That guy is not normal.”
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      It was the 22-year-old’s 30th strike of a goal-laden Premier League season, with his 29th coming at the end of scrappy first-half as the relegation-battling Saints frustrated Pep Guardiola’s side.
      But Kevin De Bruyne found space near the touchline and sent in a cross for Haaland to head home just before half-time.
      Grealish also scored in between Haaland’s brace as the midfielder continues his strong run of form.
      But ultimately it was Haaland making the headlines again as he continues his astonishing debut season at the Etihad.
      He now has 42 goals in all competitions, with last month seeing him hit five against RB Leipzig in Europe before netting a hat-trick in the FA Cup a few days later More