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SOLLY MARCH is set to follow Adam Lallana and Moises Caicedo by signing a new deal at Brighton.The Seagulls winger, 28, is in the form of his life with seven goals and four assists in the Premier League this season, including Wednesday’s winner against rivals Crystal Palace.
Solly March could join two other key men in extending his stay at The AmexCredit: Rex
Asked about his match-winner following the game, boss Roberto De Zerbi said: “I think he needs confidence in himself and he’s playing a fantastic season.
“He is improving in the final 20-10 metres.
“I think he deserves to play in the national team but it’s only my opinion.”
The wideman missed out on Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
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But all eyes are on getting Brighton into Europe as well as reaching the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend.
March’s existing deal, signed in 2021, was set to run until next summer.
And the No7 is the latest star name to extend their stay at The Amex.
Lallana sealed a one-year extension on the south coast last week despite being out with a hamstring injury.
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And Caicedo penned a deal until 2027 just over a month after publicly pleading to leave for Arsenal.
It comes after Brighton CEO Paul Barber admitted Caicedo had his “head turned” in the Gunners’ failed transfer-deadline hunt.
Barber told talkSPORT: “Moises, to his absolute credit, has got his head down, worked hard and he is happy around the club again. He is a very good footballer.
“There was never a moment in the window when we felt we needed or wanted to sell Moises.
“He needed an arm around the shoulder and a bit of support. We know his head was turned, and we know why.” More

ERIK TEN HAG has been quick to stamp his authority on his Manchester United side.The Dutchman has not been afraid to lay down the law since taking over as boss.
Erik ten Hag has revealed the reason for his strict Manchester United rulesCredit: Getty

Evidence of that includes the brutal extra running after the loss to Brentford earlier in the season, benching Marcus Rashford for oversleeping before the win over Wolves, and axing Cristiano Ronaldo altogether.
In a BT Sport interview with United legend Robin van Persie, Ten Hag was asked if he had changed much in terms of the rules at the club.
The Old Trafford gaffer revealed his rules off the pitch must be followed so ill discipline doesn’t creep in on the pitch.
But Ten Hag admitted he doesn’t actually have a long list of regulations that his players must adhere to.
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He said: “I have certain rules [that] must be [followed] off the pitch because when there is no discipline in the rules off the pitch, it will transfer on the pitch.
“For me [there are] not many rules because I am working with adults.
“I am working with players who have won everything already in the world.
“They know how to win trophies so also they know what to do, which lifestyle they have to do.
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“And they know that you have to act as a team to be successful.”
Ten Hag also opened up on the shift in atmosphere at the club.
The Old Trafford gaffer revealed there there is a “vibe” with the fans, as well as a “togetherness” within the squad.
He said: “Last year there was a lot of negativity around.
“I think what we are now doing, and from day one we started a togetherness, so many people working here in a good way together.
“That is here in Carrington with a lot of people, but also the vibe we have now again with the fans and I think we have to make the fans proud.” More

CASEMIRO was joined by a number of his Manchester United team-mates at his daughter’s seventh birthday party.And Red Devils fans were left chuckling after seeing the group of Premier League stars sitting around a little pink table.

Casemiro celebrating his 31st birthday last month with wife Anna Mariana and their two childrenCredit: Instagram / @casemiro
Casemiro’s wife, Anna Mariana Casemiro, posted a video of what looked to be a Barbie-themed birthday party to her Instagram account.
The couple, who married in 2014, have two children together.
And they celebrated daughter Sara’s seventh birthday with an adorable bash, complete with a Barbie cake.
The footage showed Casemiro sat around a small pink table with Old Trafford pals Fred, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
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The United quartet were captured chatting away, leaving some fans in stitches.
One said on Twitter: “Case, Licha, Fred and Varane sitting at a Barbie-themed table is jokes.”
Another wrote with laughing emojis: “On a barbie table.”
And a third added: “Things you never thought you’d see.”
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Meanwhile, others were left gushing at the adorable birthday celebrations.
One wrote on Twitter: “This is beautiful.”
And another quipped: “So sweet.”
Meanwhile, back on the pitch, Casemiro is available for the Europa League clash with Real Betis.
But it will be a little while before he plays again for the Red Devils domestically.
Casemiro was sent off for the second time this season for a reckless tackle on Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday as the Red Devils were held to a goalless draw.
United have already confirmed that they will not appeal Casemiro’s dismissal – meaning he will serve a four-match ban for his second straight red card of the season.
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Casemiro and Anna Mariana married in 2014Credit: Instagram / @casemiro More