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      Arsenal loanee Balogun reveals he copied Thierry Henry’s celebration after chatting to icon before Reim’s draw with PSG

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      ON-LOAN Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun copied Thierry Henry’s celebration following his latest strike for Reims – after a chat with the legend.The 21-year-old pounced in the sixth minute of additional time to earn the Ligue 1 club a draw at the home of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
      Folarin Balogun produced this celebration after his equaliser at PSGCredit: Twitter
      He spoke with French legend Thierry Henry before the game and decided to honour himCredit: Getty
      He then raced towards the corner flag and recreated one of Henry’s iconic celebrations from his time playing for France.
      Balogun took to social media after the game to share a twin-up of both his and Henry’s pose.
      And he captioned it with: “Spoke to Titi before the game! Only right I show my respect.”
      Balogun, who has scored seven in 13 caps for England U21s but is also eligible for both the USA and Nigeria at international level, joined Arsenal’s academy way back in 2008.
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      He has struggled to make the breakthrough at the Emirates at senior level, playing just twice in the Premier League.
      The forward spent the second half of last season in the Championship on loan at Middlesbrough and found the net three times.
      But after agreeing to spend the current campaign in France with Reims, he has discovered his goalscoring touch with 11 in 19 Ligue 1 appearances.
      After the game, Balogun’s manager William Still said of the ace: “He is a super complete striker, he is able to play with his back to goal, in depth. It is technically very clean. He scores, he is decisive.”
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      Premier League leaders Arsenal could certainly do with Balogun in their ranks at the moment.
      Despite being five points clear of Manchester City, they are without first-choice forward Gabriel Jesus through injury.
      That has left fellow youngster Eddie Nketiah, 23, to lead the line but he has been in fine form himself with seven goals in his last eight matches. More

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      Fulham set to release Josh Onomah with ex-Tottenham starlet and England prospect primed for Championship free transfer

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      FULHAM are set to release Josh Onomah amid interest from Championship clubs, according to reports.The midfielder has seen his game reduce significantly since playing 20 times as Fulham won the Championship last season.
      Josh Onomah is set to be released by FulhamCredit: Getty
      Onomah, 25, has struggled to establish himself in the top flight after making 11 appearances in 2020-21 and just two this year.
      Fulham are in talks with Onomah to cancel his contract six months before it was due to expire, report Sky Sports.
      It is claimed several Championship clubs are interested in signing the former Tottenham star, who joined Fulham in 2019.
      He previously had spells at Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday and also helped the Cottagers to promotion in 2020.
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      According to Football Insider, Onomah is on Rangers’ transfer radar.
      West Brom also came close to signing the Fulham ace last summer but a proposed move collapsed on deadline day.
      Fulham boss Marco Silva revealed Onomah could leave in search of first-team football.
      He said: “It is possible for something to happen for Josh in this market. He needs to play. It is important to him.
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      “Last summer things didn’t work out well for him getting more minutes elsewhere.
      “He is a top lad, a great professional as well. Every training session he is there wanting to improve.
      “It is a decision we will take with him and see what is best for him and the football club as well.” More

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      Newcastle look to hijack Sander Berge transfer to Fulham with Toon ready to stump up £20m for Sheffield United ace

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      NEWCASTLE are looking to hijack Fulham’s bid for Sheffield United star Sander Berge.The Norwegian was all set to join the Cottagers in a £20million deal.
      Sander Berge is wanted by both Fulham and NewcastleCredit: Getty
      However, the Magpies want to sign him on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.
      Jonjo Shelvey is Nottingham Forest-bound and Eddie Howe sees Berge as his replacement.
      The 24-year-old will have to fight for a place in the starting XI as Shelvey has featured only five times this season.
      Berge joined Sheffield United in January 2020 for a club record fee of just over £20million from Belgian team Genk.

      The central midfielder could not help the club survive in the Premier League despite showing his talent prior to their relegation.
      Berge has continued to impress in the second tier, featuring 21 times and scoring four goals in all competitions this season.
      Sheffield United are pushing hard to get back to the top-flight and are second in the Championship table but may lose one of their key players.
      He was not in the squad yesterday as the Blades were held by Wrexham in a thrilling FA Cup tie, perhaps suggesting a transfer is imminent.
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      If Newcastle get a deal over the line for Berge then he would become the club’s second signing of the January window.
      The Toon have just splashed £45million on Everton winger Anthony Gordon.
      They also remain keen on West Ham right-back Harrison Ashby in a deal that could be worth £3million. More

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      Erik ten Hag spotted house hunting with wife as he looks for permanent residence after stunning start to Man Utd career

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      ERIK TEN HAG was spotted house hunting with wife Bianca after settling into life at Manchester United.The Dutchman moved to Manchester last summer and after a stuttering start has transformed the Red Devils.
      Erik ten Hag and wife Bianca took a trip on their electric bikes
      They also had a browse of local houses
      Ten Hag may be planning to stay in Manchester for many years after an impressive start
      On Monday, fresh from United’s FA Cup fourth-round win over Reading on Saturday, Ten Hag visited Hale Village with his spouse.
      The couple rode electric bikes into the Greater Manchester suburb, which they also did in November last year when visiting a cafe.
      They then parked up to browse through the window of a local estate agent.
      It is possible the pair are looking for a new home following Ten Hag’s success at Old Trafford.
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      The first stage of his rebuild following Ralf Rangnick’s reign is already producing results with United one game away from reaching the League Cup final.
      They are also third in the Premier League and only 11 points behind leaders Arsenal – a feat which seemed unimaginable after last season.
      Marcus Rashford looks rejuvenated under Ten Hag, who has also dealt with Jadon Sancho compassionately, allowing the winger time away to rebuild his fitness and confidence.
      Ten Hag has also been savvy in the transfer market with the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia all impressing since their summer arrivals.
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      Ten Hag signed a three-year contract when he arrived last summer but if he continues to be successful he could be in the dugout for several years.
      So it is no surprise him and Bianca are taking a look at properties. More

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      Man Utd star Lisandro Martinez spotted out and about jewellery shopping with stunning showgirl Muri Lopez Benitez

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Lisandro Martinez has been spotted jewellery shopping with his stunning showgirl partner Muri Lopez Benitez.The Argentine beauty made her way to England with the 25-year-old last summer when the defender completed his move from Ajax.
      Man Utd’s Lisandro Martinez and his girlfriend were spotted out shopping todayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The defender and Muri Lopez Benitez were pictured leaving a jewellery storeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The Argentine couple have been together since they were aged 14Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Muri was carrying a bag containing something purchased from the jewellery storeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      When Martinez completed his United switch, Muri celebrated by posing in a barely-there swimsuit.
      And the loved-up duo have also been known to frequent swanky Italian restaurant Don Giovanni in the heart of Manchester.
      Now they have been spotted out and about again in town – this time visiting a jewellery store.
      Martinez was wrapped up in a blue puffer jacket, while his other half had a leather coat on as she emerged from the shop carrying a branded bag.
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      The pair met when they were just 14 years old and own a French bulldog called Polo.
      She has been at his side during his meteoric rise – from Newell’s Old Boys to Ajax and now Old Trafford.
      And when she gets the opportunity, she also likes a carnival – dressing up in extraordinary costumes.
      Muri often shows off her glam existence on social media – wearing designer Balenciaga clobber and enjoying amazing holidays.
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      Back in June 2022, they headed to Dubai before taking a romantic trip to the Maldives.
      In early July, they enjoyed Formentera and the Balearic Islands.
      Muri showed off her enviable bikini body in a variety of swimwear alongside her beau.
      And she was in Qatar last month to watch her fella and her Argentina teammates secure World Cup glory against France. More

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      Forgotten Premier League striker Salomon Rondon joins River Plate weeks after having Everton contract ripped up

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      SALOMON RONDON has signed for River Plate after having his Everton contract ripped up.Initial reports suggested Rondon, 33, would sign a one-year deal with the Argentinean giants after falling out of favour at Goodison Park.

      Salomon Rondon has joined River Plate after having his Everton contract ripped upCredit: AFP
      River Plate made it official on social media with a picture of the Venezuela international wearing their kit and the following caption: “Salomon Rondon, new River Plate player.”
      The striker faced training with the younger players as former boss Frank Lampard planned ahead without him before his eventual dismissal.
      The Toffees are now rebuilding with new manager Sean Dyche and the record scorer for Venezuela was not part of any plans moving forward.
      An Everton statement read: “Salomon Rondon has left Everton with immediate effect after reaching an agreement with the Club to terminate his contract.
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      “The Venezuela striker joined the Blues from Chinese team Dalian Professional in August 2021 and made 31 appearances for Everton, starting 13 matches and scoring three goals.
      “The 33-year-old’s deal was initially due to end at the end of June 2023.
      “Everyone at Everton wishes Salomon all the best for the future.”
      Rondon only managed three goals and one assist in his 31 appearances for the Toffees.
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      The Merseysiders also lost another forward in Anthony Gordon during the January transfer window.
      Gordon joined Newcastle following a £45million deal between the two clubs. More

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      Barcelona launch crackdown on Man Utd fans for Europa League clash with English IP addresses banned and no child tickets

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      BARCELONA have launched a crackdown on ticket sales ahead of their Europa League fixture against Manchester United.The LaLiga giants are hoping to avoid similar scenes to when they faced Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in the competition last season.
      Barcelona have put measures in place to avoid Man Utd fans from buying home ticketsCredit: Getty
      Last season Eintracht Frankfurt’s fans are estimated to have bought 30,000 tickets to the Europa League clash at the Nou CampCredit: AFP
      The German club’s fans managed to get their hands on a reported 30,000 tickets for the fixture at the Nou Camp, way more than their allocation.
      This led to Barcelona’s home leg feeling a lot more like an away fixture due to the atmosphere created by the Frankfurt supporters.
      To stop this from happening for the Europa League tie against the Red Devils, the Spanish club have implemented measures to reduce the risk.
      The fixture has been deemed as high-risk by the Anti-Violence Commission, which has seen the measures come into action.
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      The club has created an internal transversal committee which will block computers with an IP address coming from England from buying tickets.
      It has also reduced the number of tickets an individual can purchase from six to four.
      The fixture will also not have child tickets available.
      Tour operators have also been hit as only 1,000 tickets will be sold to them to pass on to customers.
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      On the day, there will be random checks on fans, and those who have received a seat from a season ticket holder will have to have the correct form to hand.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have been made aware of the measures that affects the club’s supporters.
      The Red Devils are estimated to have a ticket allocation of 4,700 for the fixture at the 99,354-seater Nou Camp stadium. More

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      Leeds catch ‘UK’s dumbest criminal’ as shirt thief goes on barely believable autograph hunt after stealing from shop

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      LEEDS UNITED caught the “UK’s dumbest criminal” after a brazen thief went on an autograph hunt after stealing from the club shop.The barely believable incident occurred last Thursday after staff at the Elland Road store spotted a man behaving suspiciously.
      The ‘UK’s dumbest criminal’ was caught after stealing shirts from Leeds United’s storeCredit: PA
      According to the Daily Mail, the concerns “proved to be accurate when he swiped a number of shirts and raced to a nearby car”.
      One of the Leeds staff took down the vehicle’s registration and instantly phoned it in to the police.
      Then, around 30 minutes later, “the motor triggered the automatic number plate recognition system close to the Premier League club’s Thorp Arch training base”.
      That is located near to Wetherby.
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      The culprit appeared to have driven straight to the training ground.
      And the report states they “presumably planned to hang around outside to ask players to sign them”.
      West Yorkshire Police quickly swooped to arrest the male.
      And now a 27-year-old has been charged with theft and is due to appear in court.
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      The report added how “unofficial signed shirts are the scourge of many top-flight clubs”.
      They claim that a number of clubs have now brought in security after some autograph hunters turned up at the homes of stars. More