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      Arsenal boost in transfer hunt for Mikel Merino as Real Sociedad chief makes ‘unfortunate’ admission about midfielder

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      ARSENAL are closing in on a move for top midfield target Mikel Merino.The Spaniard was omitted from Real Sociedad’s squad to face Real Vallecano as they kicked off their LaLiga campaign with a 2-1 defeat.Mikel Merino could be heading to North LondonCredit: GettyThe playmaker won Euro 2024 with SpainCredit: GettyHe has Premier League experience with NewcastleCredit: PA:Press AssociationNow, president Jokin Aperribay has confirmed that talks are underway with the Gunners and a deal is possible.Per Chris Wheatley, he said: “Unfortunately, one of the teams we didn’t want to show up showed up [Arsenal]. “When we consider that the offer is good, we will say yes. “We know what Merino’s wishes are, so we decided not to call him up [to the squad].”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSociedad manager Imanol Alguacil admitted before Sunday’s game that Merino’s absence was due to a potential transfer.He said: “I’ve left Merino out of the squad as there are talks with other clubs… and this is the best solution now.”Arsenal’s initial bid of £21.5million was rejected, but they are now preparing an improved offer of £30m to secure a transfer.Sporting director Edu has been actively involved in negotiations for the Euro 2024 winner, 28.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFormer Newcastle ace Merino has one year remaining on his contract and played a pivotal role for Spain in Germany this summer.He scored the crucial second goal against Germany in the quarter-finals, a looping header that found the net in the 119th minute, securing Spain’s victory.Arsenal vs Lyon: Player Ratings RevealedThe star also contributed to Spain’s 2-1 win over England in the final, coming on during the closing stages to help see out the match.Last season the midfielder made 45 appearances across all competitions for Sociedad, scoring eight goals.The Gunners have already secured Italian international defender Riccardo Calafiori for £42million and made David Raya’s loan move from Brentford permanent.Meet the Arsenal Wags from Strictly star to a flight attendantTolami Benson – partner of Bukayo SakaBenson and Saka have kept information on their relationship largely quiet.They do not appear on each others Instagram pages but she was seen speaking to Saka at the 2022 World Cup.Helene Spilling – partner of Martin OdegaardA professional dancer from Norway who rose to fame in the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, the pair were first spotted together at the Football Awards in March 2023. Sophie Weber – partner of Kai HavertzWeber works as a model and social media influencer and is the most high profile member of the group on online with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram.They are childhood sweethearts having grown up in the same neighbourhood.Milly White – partner of Ben WhiteThe couple got engaged in 2022 before tying the knot officially in May last year. They have matching “I love you tattoos” on their wrists. Milly White works as a model.Laura Trossard Hilven – partner of Leandro TrossardThe pair met in 2014 before getting married in 2019.They have two sons together, Thiago and Amadeo.Lauren Fryer – partner of Declan RiceLauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since 2015. She tends to keep a lower profile compared to some of Arsenal’s other Wags but is no less stunning.She sadly deleted all pictures on her Instagram after suffering horrific abuse by vile trolls.Georgina Ramsdale – partner of Aaron RamsdaleGeorgina Ramsdale works as a flight attendant.The couple got married last June after the Arsenal star proposed in 2022. They originally met in 2019. More

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      Gary Neville ‘busted’ on Monday Night Football as fans spot Man Utd legend’s cheeky move midway through show

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      GARY NEVILLE was forced to admit he had changed outfit midway through Monday Night Football in a hilarious moment with Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher.The Manchester United legend, 49, kicked off the evening’s coverage wearing a what top with a black shirt-jacket – or “shacket” – over the top.Gary Neville started the evening with a shirt jacket over a white topThat changed to a black jumper for the latter part of the showCredit: Sky SportsBy the time Leicester and Tottenham had played out a draw and the broadcast moved on to the pundits’ Premier League predictions for the season, Neville had changed into a black jumper.And Carragher was not going to let that slide after they cut back from a clip from earlier in the show.The Liverpool icon said: “He’s the first man in Monday Night Football history to change his attire halfway through the show.”Neville gave a wry smile as he squirmed at Carragher’s comment.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPresenter Dave Jones attempted to support Neville by insisting he simply wanted a “more casual approach”.But Carragher continued: “What is it with the shacket? What’s the thing there?”A reluctant Neville then explained: “I had a shacket on and my microphone kept pulling… it was doing my head in.”Jones then said it was a “professional decision”, before Neville added: “It was, it was.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd the Man Utd man was not going to let Carragher get away without a dig back as Neville pointed at his jumper and said: “You’ve been sweating all night.”To which Carragher brilliantly replied: “I know.”Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher make Prem predictions as Man Utd icon reveals why his club will come above Liverpool Reacting to the clip, one fan responded: “Busted.”While another said: “@Carra23 is that friend that winds us all up 😂.”A third added: “The pundits equivalent of changing out of the grey shirts at half time.”And a fourth replied: “Can’t lie. The vibes have been top notch all weekend for a change.” More

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      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher make Prem predictions as Man Utd icon reveals why his club will come above Liverpool

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER and Gary Neville have revealed their Premier League predictions and raised eyebrows with their respective picks.The pair made their selections on Sky Sports’ opening Monday Night Football of the season.Jamie Carragher could not believe some of Gary Neville’s picksCredit: Sky SportsNeville will have surprised people with some of his selectionsCredit: Sky SportsAnd they were disagreeing right from the off as they differed on their title winners.Carragher feels Man City will make it five in a row, but Neville believes Arsenal will finally trump Pep Guardiola’s men.The ex-Man Utd defender told Sky Sports: “They’re just getting better, they’re getting nearer, and I don’t know, I feel they’ll do it,’ the former Man United star said. “I feel they’ll do it at a certain point. And look, you can never be 100 per cent because of what Pep Guardiola does. He wins all the time. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But I feel Arsenal getting so close, and they’re so consistent that this could be the year.”But the main bone of contention came in the race for the top four.Carragher has gone for Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham to make the Champions League places alongside champions Man City.But Neville somewhat surprisingly plumped for Man Utd and Chelsea to join Arsenal and Man City in Europe’s premier competition.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCarragher and Neville’s Premier League predictions for the new seasonAnd he explained his thought process as Liverpool icon Carragher questioned the omission of Arne Slot’s side.Neville said: “If I look at Manchester United’s midfield players, if you add I think equal coaches, and we don’t know what Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot are going to match up like.PREM RULE CHANGES”I do think Liverpool, with Endo, Szoboszlai and MacAllister that they’ve done unbelievably well to get the performance levels out of those three that they have, Jurgen Klopp. “I really do question that that midfield is going to stand up throughout the season and if it does again I take my hat off to them. Well done. Unbelievable. Prove me wrong.”I think Manchester United have got more in midfield. I think they’ve got more depth, and they’ve got good players in there.”Kobbie Mainoo, who’s coming into that now, alongside Casemiro, Fernandes is in there, Mason Mount’s in there. McTominay is in there.”He also added: “My view would be the impact of Klopp will take its toll.”Lower down the table, Carragher has Man Utd and Villa in fifth and sixth, while Neville has gone for Liverpool and Tottenham.Neville feels Arne Slot will struggle to maintain Liverpool’s level under Jurgen KloppCredit: AFPCarragher believes Manchester United will miss out on the top four againCredit: ReutersThe former Liverpool man named West Ham as a potential European contender, while Neville selected Newcastle.They agreed on the top scorer, Erling Haaland, and two of the three relegated teams in Southampton and Leicester.Neville feels it will be a clean sweep of the promoted sides going straight back down, while Carragher sees Ipswich surviving at the expense of Nottingham Forest.Carra believes Chelsea’s Pedro Neto could be the “impact signing” of the season, with Neville going for Tottenham’s new striker Dominic Solanke.READ MORE SUN STORIESStaying in North London, Neville feels Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is the “player to watch”, while Carra named Brighton’s Gambian signing Yankuba Minteh.And lastly, Carra picked Liverpool head coach Slot as the “manager to watch”, but Neville could not decide between three so named the Reds boss alongside Enzo Maresca and Erik ten Hag.How much the Premier League’s top earners pocket each week More

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      Rodrigo Bentancur injury updates: Tottenham star given OXYGEN and taken off after horror head collision at Leicester

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      RODRIGO BENTANCUR needed extensive medical attention and was carried off on a stretcher after a horror head clash during Tottenham’s match at Leicester City.Bentancur appeared to be unconscious for a brief while as medics rushed onto the pitch – he was then seen receiving oxygen in the match against Leicester before he was carried off on a stretcher and replaced by Archie Gray.The Tottenham midfielder could be seen sitting up and responding to treatment after a six-minute delay.The game continued at 1-1 after a delay and ended that way – Pedro Porro opened the scoring before Jamie Vardy’s equaliser.Follow the latest news below…Bentancur ‘communicating’Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is conscious and communicating after his head injury.He said: “He is up and communicating. It’s a head injury and we’ll leave it in the hands of the medical team but he’s conscious and communicating. Nowadays we’re always cautious in the moment.”Copy linkCopiedAnge’s Bentancur update“I haven’t spoken to him. It’s a head injury so he’s got to be really careful.“The good news is that he is up and talking. So we’ll leave it to the medical team.”Copy linkCopiedSpurs’ next fiveCopy linkCopiedMore tributesOne supporter wrote: “Wishing him a quick recovery.”Another added: “Speedy recovery. Hopefully nothing serious.”Copy linkCopiedWell wishes flood in for BentancurOne wrote: “Get will soon lad. We need you back and healthy.”A second said: “It looks like a nasty bump on the side of the head. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”Copy linkCopiedBentancur ‘communicating’Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is conscious and communicating after his head injury.He said: “He is up and communicating. It’s a head injury and we’ll leave it in the hands of the medical team but he’s conscious and communicating. Nowadays we’re always cautious in the moment.”Copy linkCopiedMore from PostecoglouSpeaking after the match, Ange Postecoglou told BBC Sport: “It was a disappointing outcome for us.”I thought we were excellent first half and controlled the game.”Really dominant with our football but just wasteful in front of goal and the same in the second half and when that happens you keep the opposition in the game.”We created chances and weren’t ruthless enough at other times lacking composure. It’s stuff we need to fix. When you are so dominant you need to make sure it is reflected by the scoreline.”Copy linkCopiedAnge’s Bentancur update”I haven’t spoken to him. It’s a head injury so he’s got to be really careful.”The good news is that he is up and talking. So we’ll leave it to the medical team.”Credit: PACredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedClearest picture of Bentancur’s mid-air collisionCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTottenham send message to BentancurCopy linkCopiedAnge Postecoglou’s verdict on Spurs’ performanceTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told Sky: “Disappointing night for us. First-half excellent and controlled the game but wasteful in front of goal.”Second half was the same. we started off well and once Leicester scored, the crowd lifted and we lost our composure.”It was an issue we had last year as well, we need to keep working hard and be a bit more ruthless in front of goal. “At times we made poor decisions. When we are that dominant we should be out of sight. We play to score goals and we didn’t score. The dominance is great but if you don’t score it is meaningless.”To be that wasteful tonight is disappointing. We just weren’t clinical.””It’s not our football or effort. To get results you need to be a lot more ruthless in the final third. If we don’t we won’t get the rewards our football deserves.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBentancur sat up after a few long minutesCopy linkCopiedBentancur was down for five minutesThe midfielder was at least sitting up before being carried off but had been given oxygen.Bentancur also ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament at the King Power in February 2023, which kept him out for eight months.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFans reaction to Bentancur One wrote: “I pray Bentancur is OK!”A second said: “Bentancur is just doomed to be permanently injured. Feel for him.”Another replied: “So glad he is conscious. I hope Bentancur gets well soon!”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTottenham fans worried about BentancurBentancur appeared to be immediately knocked out when jumping for a header alongside Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu in the 71st minute.Physios were rushed onto the field and he did not come to until after a few minutes.James Maddison and Son covered their mouths in shock, worried about their team-mate.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFULL TIME: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham And 37-year-old Jamie Vardy stole the show tonight with his equaliser early in the second half.He even celebrated in true Vardy passion and fashion.Tottenham will be disheartened not take all three points after dominating the first half.Jamie Vardy returned to the Premier League with a BANGCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+9)Richarlison almost wins it!Copy linkCopiedBentancur updateSunSport’s Graeme Bryce at the King Power Stadium”Bentancur took a sickening blow to the head following a mid-air clash.”Blood could be seen leaking over the player’s forehead.”Son was in disbeliefCopy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+6)90+6: Dominic Solanke almost releases Timo Werner but his pass is slightly over hit.Story of his Tottenham debut… close but not quite. Copy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+5)Just four minutes remaining.Leicester goal-kick. Steve Cooper urges his fans to up the noise.Copy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+3)Leicester have enjoyed five shots to Tottenham’s four in the second half.Copy linkCopiedVicario fuming with defendersTottenham keeper was really unhappy with his defence there and he screams at Gray.Bergvall is disposessed in his own half and Leicester flood forward. Corner to Leicester.Subs: Son off.Copy linkCopiedNine added minutes at LeicesterAnd the Foxes were inches away from snatching a hard fought victory.Copy linkCopiedBentancur reportedly up and talkingSky Sports have said he is up and talking according to Spurs medical staff.Still 1-1 here at the King Power. Can expect at least six added minutesCopy linkCopiedLeicester 1-1 TottenhamGoalscorer Jamie Vardy also departed in the 79th minute.He’s taking his time, to the annoyance of Romero, before being replaced by Mavididi.Credit: APCopy linkCopied More

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      Rodrigo Bentancur left needing oxygen after sickening clash as Tottenham and Leicester stars hold heads in horror

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      TOTTENHAM’S Rodrigo Bentancur was knocked out cold and needed oxygen after a sickening clash of heads against Leicester.Players from both sides held their heads anxiously as medics rushed on in Monday’s Premier League game.Bentancur collides with Leicester ace FatawuThe Uruguayan appeared to be knocked clean out as he challenged at a cornerCredit: ReutersMedics rushed on to treat the stricken midfielderThe Spurs ace sparked huge concern when he went downPlayers swapped worried words during the hold-upBentancur was able to sit up as he received treatmentTottenham team-mates looked on anxiously as medics treated BentancurSon Heung-min was among the stars to show concernAnxious fans went quiet before Bentancur was carried offBentancur collided with Leciester winger Abdul Fatawu. and suffer an instant KO while leaping for a header at a Spurs corner in the 76th minute.The Uruguayan midfielder crashed to the floor and referee Christopher Kavanagh instantly called for assistance.The crowd at the King Power Stadium was hushed as Bentancur received prompt treatment in the final game of the Prem’s opening weekend.Blood ran across his head but he regained consciousness and, to the clear relief of those around him, was soon able to sit up.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLBentancur, 27, was then carried off on a stretcher while being given oxygen to help his breathing.Sky Sports reported before the end of the 1-1 draw that Bentancur was “talking” and seemingly OK.And Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said afterwards: “We’ve got to be very careful.”The good news is he was up and talking. We’ll let the medical team take care of that.Most read in FootballThe incident alarmed supporters at the King PowerMedics crowded round as Bentancur was taken off”I don’t have a lot of information but I know he is up and he’s communicating so he’s fine from that point of view. “But obviously a head injury and I’ll leave it in the hands of medical team now. The key thing is that he’s definitely conscious and communicating.”Postecoglou added: “Whenever it’s a head injury and you see a player go down, I think nowadays we’re always cautious in that moment and I don’t know the actual circumstances but I know it was a head collision.”The King Power already held unfortunate memories for the Spurs ace.Bentancur ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament there in February 2023, keeping him out for eight months.Tottenham confirm £65m Dominic Solanke transfer with comic-style video as fans say ‘wow you absolutely cooked for once’Pedro Porro had nodded the visitors in front on 29 minutes.But half-time substitute Jamie Vardy lashed a trademark leveller 12 minutes after the break.Then came Bentancur’s worrying moment and a lengthy delay.Tottenham then wasted late opportunities as they had to settle for a point.Porro opened the scoring in a dominant first-half for Spurs Credit: AFPJamie Vardy scored to earn Leicester a point More

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      Sky Sports legend blasts Man City’s style as ‘no way to play football’ after bizarre Haaland stats at Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S style is “no way to play to football”, claims Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler.The respected broadcaster pointed to Erling Haaland’s THREE completed passes against Chelsea on Sunday as an example of the negative effects of “over-coaching”.Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler has blasted Man City’s styleCredit: GettyAs Erling Haaland stats are laid bareCredit: RexHaaland’s completed just three passes against Chelsea, despite scoring the first goalTyler told The Football Authorities podcast: “The most prolific goal scorer in the Premier League at the moment– 91 goals in 100 appearances now – played a game on Sunday.”He had one touch of the ball between the 18th and the 52nd minute, completed three passes throughout the game, one dribble, one goal.”Former ITV broadcaster Clive Tyldesley replied: “Is the new centre forward somebody who doesn’t see a great deal of the ball?”Before Tyler, 78, responded: “Haaland, he’s such a good player and he gets so few touches because of the way Manchester City play.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I don’t know how he manages on this. The goals and the medals and the money all make it work – but it’s no way to play football.”Man City play a possession-based style, emphasising quick, short passes to control the ball out from the back.Much was often made of Haaland’s lack of touches last season, with games against Bournemouth, Liverpool and the defeat to Aston Villa particularly highlighted.And the Norweigan ace was barely involved in City’s play in their 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend.Most read in FootballHaaland was limited to a few touches at ChelseaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHaaland completed just three passes, which is the fewest amount a player has managed in 90 minutes for a Pep Guardiola-coached team.He acknowledged he needs to improve despite notching his 91st goal for City in 100 games for the club.Chelsea vs Manchester City: Player Ratings BreakdownHaaland said: “When you see today, all the defenders and how good they play to the midfielders. Pep will not like me saying this, but they don’t need me in this team, so I can just stand there and watch!”I want to get more involved, that’s what Pep wants.”But in games like this, do I need to be that more involved? That’s the million-dollar question.”I want to get more assists and become a better player.”The 24-year-old has proven he doesn’t need to be involved in the game to get goals, winning the Golden Boot in his first two campaigns.He opened the scoring from close range on Sunday before former Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic finished the home side off in the 84th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESTyler later added: “I think the game is a bit overcoached. We put too much emphasis on the managers as broadcasters, the constant cutting to bench shots.”In terms of playing out of the back in the lower league, the pitches aren’t good enough, the players aren’t good enough and the risk and reward; there’s very little reward.”What will happen to Man City?MAN CITY are favourites to win the Premier League title yet again – but there is one elephant in the room that threatens to put the skids under the Etihad giants.Sunsport’s MARTIN LIPTON discusses what the next few months could hold with Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS….Custis: So the big question – will there be a resolution this season?Lipton: Yes…. probably! We know the case will start to be dealt with in October or November.It will take at least a month to go through the evidence. So I suspect around March, April time, we will get a result. But that’s where it starts to get tricky.Custis: Why is that?Lipton: If the result is in City’s favour, that’s the end of the matter. They will be cleared. They will have no punishment to face.But if City are found guilty, these will be the heaviest penalties ever imposed by the Premier League.I suspect if they are found guilty, they will be expelled from the league or given a massive points deduction and a huge fine so that they’re not in the Premier League next season.Check out the full discussion on Man City’s future. More

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      Why are Leicester and Tottenham players wearing black armbands during tonight’s match?

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      LEICESTER CITY begin the 2024/25 Premier League season tonight as they take on Tottenham.And both sets of players are set to wear black armbands in the game at the King Power.Leicester City will pay tribute to former manager Craig Shakespeare todayCredit: GETTYWhy are Leicester and Tottenham players wearing black armbands?Leicester and Tottenham players are wearing black armbands during tonight’s match in tribute to former Foxes manager Craig Shakespeare, who sadly passed away at the beginning of August aged 60.Shakespeare’s family released the following statement confirming the heartbreaking news, it read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, ‘SHAKEY’.”Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family.”Whilst the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The loss is devastating to us all and we would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly difficult time as we try to come to terms with, and mourn, the loss of a very special person.”Shakespeare played a pivotal part as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant in Leicester’s fairytale Premier League winning season in 2016.Craig Shakespeare played a huge role in Leicester’s 2015/16 Premier League winning seasonCredit: GETTYHe later replaced Ranieri as the club’s manager in February 2017 and took charge of 24 games.Shakespeare also worked for the likes of West Brom, Hull, Everton, Watford, Aston Villa and Norwich and had a spell as England assistant boss in 2016.Most read in FootballShakespeare’s career in numbersA look into Craig Shakespeare’s career…Playing Career1981-1989: Walsall (240 apps, 45 goals)1989-1990: Sheffield Wednesday (17 apps, 1 goal)1990-1993: West Brom (112 apps, 12 goals)1993-1997: Grimsby Town (106 apps, 10 goals)1997-1998: Scunthorpe United (4 apps, 0 goals)1998: Telford United (1 app, 1 goal)2000: Hednesford Town (1 app, 0 goals)Coaching Career2006: West Brom (caretaker manager)2008-2010: Leicester City (assistant)2010-2011: Hull City (assistant)2011-2017: Leicester City (assistant)2017: Leicester City (manager)2019-2020: Watford (assistant)2020-2021: Aston Villa (assistant)2021-2022: Norwich City (assistant)2023: Leicester CityLeicester confirmed plans to honour the life of Shakespeare ahead of their Premier League opener against Tottenham on Monday, August 19.As well as the players wearing black armbands, the club have asked fans to take to their seats early for a minute’s applause before kick-off.Representatives from both Leicester and Tottenham will lay flowers in the dugouts ahead of the Premier League fixture.A book of condolence will be in the Foxes Fanstore from 3pm on Monday, August 19 for those who wish to leave their own words of tribute. More

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      Premier League legend’s son, 19, set for £10m Liverpool transfer exit after agreeing to reunite with former coach

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      LIVERPOOL midfielder Bobby Clark has agreed personal terms with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.The 19-year-old is the son of Newcastle legend Lee Clark and will be reunited with Jurgen Klopp’s former No2.Bobby Clark is set to leave Liverpool for Red Bull SalzburgCredit: RexDad Lee Clark made 260 appearances across two spells with NewcastleLiverpool accepted a £10million bid for the teenager last week after initially rejecting RB Salzburg’s first two approaches.But Clark agreed to travel to Austria to put pen-to-paper on a five-year contract on Sunday.The midfielder will link-up with former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders, who was appointed RB Salzburg manager this summer.The Reds have also inserted a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause AND a buy back clause option in the deal.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSClark joined the Merseyside club from Newcastle’s youth team in August 2021 and made 13 senior appearances across all competitions last season.An England youth international, Clark made his Liverpool debut last season in the 9-0 thrashing of Bournemouth at Anfield.He also stood out in Klopp’s last League Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley in February. Lijnders, who assisted Klopp for eight seasons, has entered his second stint as a first-team manager after joining Dutch side NEC for six months in 2018.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe also oversaw much of the youth development during his time at Anfield, first working under Brendan Rodgers.Lijnders announced he’d be leaving with Klopp, and the rest of the coaching staff, at the end of last season.Jurgen Klopp set for shock return to dugout just months after quitting as Liverpool bossLiverpool won their first league title in 30 years during his reign as Klopp’s right hand man, and advanced to three Champions League finals, winning the second final against Tottenham in 2019.Meanwhile, teenage star Bobby scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 6-1 Europa League win over Sparta Prague in March.Dad Lee, also a midfielder, made 260 appearances across two spells for the Magpies, scoring 13 goals and providing 14 assists.Liverpool boast a relationship with the Red Bull group, with Sadio Mane, Naby Keita, Takumi Minamino, Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai all Red Bull alumni prior to moving to Anfield.Jurgen Klopp with Bobby after February’s FA Cup victory over SouthamptonCredit: Getty More