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      Man Utd fans convinced they have ready-made Christian Eriksen replacement already at the club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced the club already has a ready-made replacement for Christian Eriksen in its ranks.The Red Devils have been rocked by an ankle injury to the Denmark international – who will be on the sidelines for the next three months.
      Man Utd will be without Christian Eriksen for the next three monthsCredit: PA
      Eriksen was crocked by a nasty tackle from Reading’s Andy CarrollCredit: PA
      Some United fans have called for the promotion of Under-21s player-coach Tom HuddlestoneCredit: Rex
      Eriksen’s absence has sparked some of the Old Trafford faithful to instruct manager Erik ten Hag to bring in a replacement midfielder before the transfer window shuts.
      But some United fans believe the club already have a replacement at their disposal.
      The player in question: Tom Huddlestone.
      One Red Devils supporter tweeted: “There’s a Christian Eriksen replacement at home.”
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      Another said: “We’ve got Tom Huddlestone in the U21’s… call him up.”
      And another said: “Tom Huddlestone is playing in our reserves. He could do a job.”
      One remarked: “Promote Huddlestone to the first team.”
      Another chimed in: “Tom Huddlestone taking us to the Champions League.”
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      One of the Old Trafford faithful said: “I’ve never seen [Scott] McTominay spray the ball around the pitch like prime Huddlestone… alls I’m sayin’.”
      Another said: “Tom Huddlestone – your time is now.”
      Former Tottenham and England midfielder Huddlestone, 35, joined United’s Under-21s last summer in a player-coach role.
      Huddlestone said of his arrival: “Over the moon to announce I have been given the opportunity at this amazing football club to help coach and develop the next generation of talent coming through the system.
      “Grateful and honoured, now time to give back to the younger generation #MUFC.”
      Man Utd will be back in action on Wednesday night, welcoming Nottingham Forest to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.
      They lead the Premier League strugglers 3-0 following a romp in the first leg at the City Ground last week. More

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      Matt Doherty’s tweet from 2016 goes viral with Atletico Madrid fans after shock transfer from Tottenham

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      A TWEET posted by Matt Doherty in 2016 has gone viral.That’s as the Tottenham ace prepares to complete a shock loan move to Atletico Madrid.
      A near-seven year old tweet from Atletico Madrid-bound Matt Doherty has gone viralCredit: PA
      Doherty, 31, is on the verge of following in Kieran Trippier’s footsteps by swapping north London for the Wanda Metropolitano.
      The Republic of Ireland international has started just nine games this term.
      And Doherty was set to become Spurs’ third-choice wing-back following the imminent arrival of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.
      However, he is now set for a career reprieve after Atletico made a surprise loan bid – despite Diego Simeone supposedly not knowing who he is.
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      But Doherty won’t mind after securing a transfer to the club of his dreams.
      In 2016, and while still playing for Wolves, the right-back revealed he was a huge fan of Simeone’s Atletico side.
      Doherty even posted about his admiration for the capital club on Twitter.
      And with a transfer to Atletico now taking place, Doherty’s tweet from almost seven years ago has gone viral with fans of the Spanish giants.
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      Atleti fans were loving the ancient tweet… apart from Doherty’s spellingCredit: Twitter
      Doherty wrote: “Absolutely love watching Athletico Madrid play.”
      Atleti supporters reacted hilariously, with one saying: “Atletico, Matt. Not Athletico.”
      Another declared: “It seems that we won’t get on badly.”
      One laughed: “He loves watching Atletico when he defends. Ah Doherty I love it.”
      Another added: “You wrote it wrong but it’s the intention that counts.” More

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      Man City ‘target huge double swoop for England stars James Maddison and Jude Bellingham’ in bid to refresh squad

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      MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on James Maddison and Jude Bellingham ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.City are looking to refresh their midfield with Ilkay Gundogan’s contract running out in June and Bernardo Silva’s future hanging in the balance.
      Manchester City are keeping tabs on Leicester star James MaddisonCredit: Rex
      Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is also targeted ahead of the summerCredit: Getty
      According to the Mail, the reigning Premier League champions are keeping tabs on both Maddison and Bellingham and are considering a move in the summer.
      However, the Citizens are facing competition from some of Europe’s fellow elite for both targets.
      Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham has stood out in the Bundesliga as well as the 2022 World Cup and attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      City have also entered the bidding war but manager Pep Guardiola wants more goals from those behind Erling Haaland.
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      That is why the Manchester giants are also keeping tabs on Leicester star Maddison, who has registered seven goals and four assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season.
      Leicester are increasingly unlikely to hold on to the versatile midfielder this summer.
      The England international has only 18 months left on his current deal and doesn’t appear keen on extending.
      The Foxes also want to avoid repeating the same mistake they made with Youri Tielemans, who will be able to leave for free come June.
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      However, Newcastle are still keeping tabs on the 26-year-old after having two offers denied last summer as they didn’t match Leicester’s £60million valuation.
      More Premier League clubs have also asked about Maddison’s availability in the January transfer window.
      City may also go for an attacker, with AC Milan ace Rafael Leao and Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia linked. More

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      Chelsea stadium expansion held up by Henry VIII with Tudor King’s ‘protected view’ in way of new Stamford Bridge stand

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      KING HENRY VIII has become an issue holding up Chelsea’s redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.The Tudor king has a mound in Richmond Park which has a “protected view”.
      Stamford Bridge’s redevelopment could be blocked because of a ‘protected view’ from King Henry’s Mound
      Stamford Bridge would block the view of St Paul’s Cathedral if it was any higherCredit: Getty
      Despite the mound being 6.1 miles away from the Blues Stadium it can block work being done to the ground.
      This is because a protected view is the legal requirement within urban planning that is designed to preserve a view of a specific place or building.
      The view from King Henry’s Mound is of St Paul’s Cathedral and it cannot be obscured.
      This would therefore limit the heights of new stands at Stamford Bridge, as they could then be in the way of the 313-year-old building.
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      One way of avoiding this would be to dig down and lower the stadium, something that has been discussed according to The Times.
      However, it is suggested that this could cause issues with neighbours of the football ground.
      Chelsea’s new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital want to build a stadium or redevelop Stamford Bridge into a 60,000-seater ground.
      This is to be able to match the capacities at London rivals Tottenham, Arsenal and West Ham.
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      Chelsea fans want the ground to have an increased capacity with some struggling to be able to afford a season ticket.
      The fans that are missing out are the ones that can be credited with creating the ground’s atmosphere, according to the report.
      The Blues have played in Stamford Bridge since 1905 and there was a sports side on the site for the previous 28 years before that. More

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      Where is ex Liverpool star Djibril Cisse now and what happened to his career?

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      DJIBRIL Cisse was a member of the Liverpool side that won the 2005 UEFA Champions League.He also played for Sunderland and QPR, as well as some big European teams. But where is he now and what happened to his career.
      Djibril Cisse won the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup during his time on Merseyside
      Who is Djibril Cisse?
      Djibril Cisse is a French former footballer who played as a striker for three Premier League clubs.
      Cisse signed for Liverpool from Auxerre in 2004, and scored five goals in 24 appearances over the course of the 2004/05 season.
      A freak injury against Blackburn during that season saw him ruled out from October 2004 to April 2005 with a severe broken leg.
      He returned to help Liverpool win the 2005 UEFA Champions League, coming on as a substitute and scoring a penalty in the shootout against AC Milan as the Reds won their fifth European Cup.
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      Eager to make up for lost time, Cisse started the season by scoring two goals against CSKA Moscow as Liverpool beat CSKA Moscow 3-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup in Monaco.
      He scored Liverpool’s first goal in the 2006 FA Cup final with an acrobatic effort from a pass by Steven Gerrard, in a game where they were 2-0 up, but eventually won on penalties.
      He joined Marseille initially on loan in 2006, but the deal was made permanent the following summer.
      Cisse returned to English football with Sunderland on loan for the 2008/09 season, under then-manager Roy Keane.
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      Cisse scored 10 league goals for the Black Cats that season, including in a 2-1 win against arch rivals Newcastle in October 2008.
      Despite this, Sunderland didn’t take up the option to buy him permanently, and he returned to Marseille.
      After spells with Panathinaikos and Lazio, Cisse joined QPR in January 2012.
      The Frenchman scored some vital goals for the club, including a goal in a 3-2 comeback victory against former club Liverpool, and a late winner in a 1-0 home victory over Stoke, as the Hoops stayed up by just one point.
      Cisse called time on his career in 2015 due to injury, however he returned to football in 2017 with Swiss club Yverdon.
      He retired again in 2021 after a spell with American side Panathinaikos Chicago.
      He made 41 appearances for France, scoring nine times and appeared at two FIFA World Cup’s.
      He also helped them win the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
      What happened to Djibril Cisse?
      Cisse has stated that he wants to return to football to reach the 100 goal mark in Ligue 1.
      He played with Marseille, Auxerre and Bastia in the French top division, and is offering his services in order to reach his target.
      Despite this, in January 2023 he was still without a club.
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      Where is Djibril Cisse now?
      Cisse became a model for German supermarket Lidl’s clothing range in 2022.
      He has also had ventures into the music industry, and has occasionally worked as a DJ and producer. More

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      Man Utd in talks with Bayern Munich over Marcel Sabitzer transfer as Ten Hag moves quickly to replace injured Eriksen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in talks with Bayern Munich over Marcel Sabitzer.Injury to Christian Eriksen has left Erik ten Hag looking for alternatives right at the end of the transfer window.
      Sabitzer has been with Bayern since 2021
      Sabitzer played for RB Leipzig before moving to BayernCredit: Getty
      Sabitzer has been at the German giants for two years but is now facing Premier League interest.
      Talksport report that United have made a move to land the midfielder.
      But Sky Sports Germany report that Chelsea are also interested and have enquired about the star.
      Sabitzer, 28, has made 15 appearances in the league this season but is not always a starter for the Bavarian club.
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      He moved to Bayern in 2021 after a seven-year stint at RB Leipzig.
      His opening season at the club saw him win the Bundesliga title and make 25 appearances.
      The late interest from Man United comes after the club looked set for a calm deadline day.
      Injury to Eriksen in Saturday’s FA Cup win over Reading has left the Red Devils’ midfield looking light.
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      He could be out for three months as they battle for a Champions League spot as well Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League glory.
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      Scott McTominay is also on the sidelines at the moment, leaving Casemiro and Fred as the only recognised senior central midfielders.
      Meanwhile Chelsea have spent heavily throughout the window and look far from done on deadline day.
      They are still trying to push through a move for Enzo Fernandez and need to bolster their midfield with the shock exit of Jorginho to Arsenal looming. More

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      Man Utd offered Yannick Carrasco as Ten Hag admits he could be forced into late transfer business by Eriksen injury

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      ERIK TEN HAG could be set for a late deadline day dip into the transfer market with Christian Eriksen out injured until at least the end of April.The Danish midfielder limped out of Saturday evening’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Reading with an ankle injury after a clumsy challenge by Andy Carroll.
      Eriksen’s injury is a huge blow to Man UnitedCredit: PA

      Now Manchester United have confirmed it is a long term problem which could even keep him out of action into the final month of the season.
      And the club have reportedly been offered Atletico Madrid and Belgium star Yannick Carrasco.
      Ten Hag said of Eriksen: “Of course, he’s disappointed, we are disappointed, but it happens in top football.
      “On deadline day it’s difficult you can’t have a policy based on such bad injuries.”

      Ten Hag admits while he has Fred in reserve he is not a like for like replacement for the creative talents of Eriksen.
      He said: “I think you can never fill that gap because every player has his own characteristics, identity, another player will always fill in in a different way but it doesn’t mean you have to be less successful.
      “It’s quite clear Christian Eriksen brings top quality to our squad and he has some specifics that are hard to replace, such as his impacts in the final third with his final ball.”
      With Scott McTominay also out injured it does leave United short in midfield with only Casemiro and Fred as recognised players in that role as two in front of the back four.
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      Ten Hag remains confident of what Fred can bring.
      He said: “Fred’s playing together with Casemiro in the Brazil squad, that’s not the worse squad in there world.
      “They have so many choices they can make but they play together and that tells you something about the quality Fred has and what he can contribute to the team.
      “You saw against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.

      “When he came on in the last game he scores a goal, he has a lot of qualities and they’re a good combination, Casemiro and Fred.”
      Meanwhile, the Telegraph report that United have been offered the chance to nab Carrasco.
      The 29-year-old’s representatives are believed to have been in contract with Old Trafford chiefs over a late move.
      While he is a different player to Eriksen, injury to the Dane has left Man United exploring different options to boost the squad. More

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      Arsenal face losing Mohamed Elneny for rest of season after midfielder is ruled out with ‘significant’ knee injury

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      ARSENAL face losing Mohamed Elneny for the rest of the season after he was ruled out with a “significant” knee injury. The midfielder sustained an injury in training and was forced to go under the knife.
      Arsenal face losing Mohamed Elneny for the rest of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Arsenal confirmed the news in a statement that leaves Elneny’s season in doubt.  
      A statement read: “Mo has had successful surgery in London and will be ruled out for an extended period of time.
      “A more detailed timescale will be established once the early stages of rehabilitation have been completed.
      “Everyone at the club will be offering Mo all the support he needs and working hard with him so he can return to action as soon as possible.”
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      Elneny, 30, has managed only eight appearances this season after suffering a thigh problem.
      And his latest knee injury looks to have cut short his season while Arsenal still lead the Premier League.

      Elneny’s contract is up at the end of the season and could have played his last Arsenal game if his option to extend is not triggered.
      The Gunners are closing in on a replacement in the form of Chelsea’s Jorginho.
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      The rival London clubs have agreed a £12million deal for the Italian, 31, whose Blues deal is up in the summer.
      Mikel Arteta looks ready to move on from first-choice target Moises Caicedo, 21, after Brighton turned down bids of £60m and £70m.
      Arsenal are instead ready to hand Champions League winner Jorginho an 18-month deal, with the option to extend it by a year.
      Jorginho is set to move to ArsenalCredit: Reuters More