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      Brighton star Leandro Trossard OUT of Liverpool game with future in doubt as De Zerbi says ‘I don’t like his attitude’

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      LEANDRO TROSSARD will be left out of Brighton’s squad for their clash with Liverpool on Saturday after manager Roberto De Zerbi criticised his attitude.The Belgian, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham in the January transfer window – with Arsenal also monitoring his situation.
      Leandro Trossard is being linked with a move to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi is expected to address Trossard’s future on FridayCredit: Reuters
      He was an unused substitute in the Seagulls’ 4-1 Premier League victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
      And Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi then omitted him from his squad altogether for their 5-1 win against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup last weekend, with the head coach citing a calf problem.
      Now the Brighton boss has confirmed he will be absent against Jurgen Klopp’s men this weekend.
      In his pre-match press conference, De Zerbi said: “Leandro Trossard isn’t on the list for next game.
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      “The last session before [the] last game, when he understood he wasn’t playing, he left the session without telling me anything.
      “I told him I don’t like this attitude.”
      Trossard has contributed 25 goals and 14 assists in 121 appearances for Brighton since arriving from Genk for £15million in 2019.
      His contract expires in the summer, although the club are understood to have the option of a 12-month extension.
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      Spurs have been linked with the Belgium international for some time as they bid to bolster their squad in an attempt to secure a top four place.
      After dropping him for the win over Everton, De Zerbi said: “Trossard is a good player but I want him at 100% of his possibilities.
      “I don’t know if after the World Cup he is suffering from something but I didn’t see him at his maximum.

      “I don’t know [if it is physical or mental] but I am a coach.
      “To play with the best first XI is possible and for the moment I didn’t see him in the best condition to play.”
      Brighton are currently flying high in eighth in the Premier League table.
      They will leapfrog Liverpool into seventh with a win on Saturday afternoon. More

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      Newcastle hopeful they can poach wonderkid Chris Rigg from Sunderland despite Man Utd interest as his dad is a Toon fan

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly hoping that prospect Chris Rigg’s family ties will help them sign him.The midfielder made his debut for Sunderland in the FA Cup last weekend despite his tender age.
      Chris Rigg, 15, made his debut for Sunderland in the FA Cup Third Round match against Shrewsbury TownCredit: Getty
      Rigg, 15, is wanted by Newcastle as they look to add more potential talents to their squad.
      However, after being given a clear route to first-team football with rivals Sunderland, Rigg will have a tough decision.
      The Black Cats can continue to aid his development, but the Magpies are likely able to offer more money and the prospect of Premier League football.
      As he is under 16, Newcastle would not have to pay a transfer fee to acquire him.
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      But Sunderland would be given a fee decided by a tribunal because they have developed him.
      And the Magpies think they have one advantge to signing him, as Rigg’s dad has been revealed to be a supporter of the St James’ Park side.
      Journalist James Copley told The Roar podcast: “We do know that Chris Rigg comes from a sort of mixed family in terms of Sunderland and Newcastle allegiances.
      “I understand that his Dad is a big Newcastle fan so there’s always that sort of possibility and draw.”
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      This will be a boost to the Magpies as Manchester United have also been interested in the youngster.
      Sunderland’s head of professional development phase, Graeme Murty, has insisted that Rigg still needs to better his understanding of the game.
      He said: “It’s more about increasing his understanding of himself, his game and the game as a whole.
      “We don’t want him just to understand how we would like him to influence the game, but he’s an international now so it’s understanding how international teams play.
      “It’s understanding how to impact the game both with and without the ball, so then making sure we keep a real keen eye on his development and make sure there are no areas missed.
      “There are times, for example, when he can scan better away from the ball.
      “As you move up a level that becomes imperative because you get less time on the ball so you need to know your options earlier.
      “We sit down, go through a debrief for him and work from a bespoke programme to make sure hopefully all his development needs are met.” More

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      Chelsea and Spurs in Milan Skriniar transfer boost as defender refuses new Inter deal but they must match PSG offer

      by

      MILAN SKRINIAR’S reported contract refusal at Inter Milan has handed a transfer boost to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.The defender is wanted by the Premier League sides as they hope to strengthen their backlines.
      Milan Skriniar has reportedly turned down a new deal at Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      The Slovakian is considered one of the best central defenders in Serie A following his performances for Inter Milan.
      However, he is now set on a move away from the San Siro as he rejected a new contract at the club, according to Calciomercato via Mundo Deportivo.
      Inter are believed to be keen to keep hold of the 27-year-old after they resisted heavy interest from PSG to sell him last summer.
      His current contract expires at the end of the season and the club and player are set to have a meeting on Friday to discuss terms again.
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      Inter are willing to double his salary to £5.3million-per-year.
      And there has been pressure on him to sign a new contract from the club’s fans as the supporters have waved banners demanding that he “stay in Milan”.
      As he is in the last six months of his deal then he is free to discuss a pre-contract agreement with other clubs.
      And, as per the report, PSG has an offer of closer to £8m waiting for him.
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      Although Chelsea and Spurs could also make their offers to the player in an attempt to convince him to come to England.
      But it is likely that they match the Ligue 1 outfit’s offer, which could prove to be a stumbling block. More

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      ‘Tell them I’ll fix this’ – What Casemiro told Man Utd after 4-0 Brentford drubbing as club feared he’d snub transfer

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      CASEMIRO declared “I’ll fix this” after Manchester United lost 4-0 to Brentford.The Red Devils endured an awful start to life under Erik ten Hag.
      Casemiro has had a transformative impact at Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      Man United were at their lowest ebb last AugustCredit: Getty
      A 2-1 home defeat to Brighton was followed by a 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Brentford.
      Having chased Casemiro since June, United chiefs feared he’d snub them after their embarrassing start to the season.
      Rather than putting the Brazilian off, however, the dreadful results strengthened his desire to come to Old Trafford and solve their issues.
      Already enamoured with a move to Manchester, the 30-year-old tuned in to United’s loss at Brentford from his former home in Madrid.
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      According to the Telegraph, he asked his agents to send Red Devils chiefs a defiant message.
      He texted them: “Tell them I’ll fix this.”
      Casemiro’s £70million move to the Theatre of Dreams was confirmed just six days later.
      Real Madrid officials tried their best to convince their midfield stalwart to stay.
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      But his mind had already been made up.
      After initially starting games on the bench as he settled in at Man United, Casemiro unsurprisingly earned a place in the starting XI for the 2-1 victory over Everton on October 9.
      He has subsequently began the Red Devils’ last 10 Prem games, losing only once as a starter.
      The defensive minded midfielder has also bagged goals against Chelsea and Bournemouth.
      Casemiro recently bagged against BournemouthCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd injury blow with Donny Van de Beek out for SEASON after horror knee injury vs Bournemouth

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK is out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury during Manchester United’s win over Bournemouth.The Dutch midfielder looked in distress as he hobbled off in the 47th minute of United’s 3-0 win on January 3rd following a challenge by Marcos Senesi.
      Donny van de Beek will miss the rest of the seasonCredit: Getty
      He picked up the injury after a tackle from Marcos SenesiCredit: Getty
      Now his worst fears have been realised as Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag revealed at his press conference ahead of the Manchester derby.
      Ten Hag said: “It is his knee. On the long term it is looking really good, he will be back for the start of pre-season. The rest of the season he is out.
      “Everyone has thoughts with him it is terrible. It was a bad tackle, a bad injury.
      “Our thoughts and feeling are with the player.
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      “We are building something good and you want to be part of it but because of that injury he is now out.
      “The good news is that in the long term he will be back and his knee will be stable.”
      Meanwhile United not been able to complete the signing of Wout Weghorst in time for Saturday’s lunchtime’s derby.
      The club are close to completing the loan deal of the Burnley player who has been at Besiktas.
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      But it needed to be done by lunchtime today.
      Ten Hag said: “I think we are close so he won’t be available.”
      The Red Devils boss has been looking for another striker since Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract was cancelled during the World Cup.
      He was hoping to have Weghorst on the bench at least for the match with Manchester City as Anthony Martial is an injury doubt. More

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      ‘They’ll wipe the floor with them’ – Chris Sutton makes BRUTAL Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction before North London derby

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      CHRIS SUTTON made a bold and brutal North London derby prediction – and it is not good news for Tottenham fans. Spurs host Premier League leaders and arch-rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
      Arsenal make the short trip to take on rivals TottenhamCredit: PA
      And Antonio Conte knows three points for his side would be a major dent in the Gunners’ title dreams.
      Harry Kane can equal Jimmy Greaves’ club record of 266 goals if he finds the net – and a second strike would take his tally to 200 in the Premier League.
      However, BBC pundit Sutton thinks it will be a humiliating afternoon for Tottenham.
      The former Chelsea, Blackburn and Norwich striker reckons Mikel Arteta’s side will run out 3-0 winners.
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      He said: “I know Harry Kane loves playing against Arsenal.
      “I also know he can break Greaves’ record this weekend, but he won’t.
      “He won’t score, and Tottenham won’t score.
      “Arsenal are going to wipe the floor with them.”
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      Arsenal sit top of the table having dropped just seven points from 17 matches.
      Spurs are 11 points adrift having played a game more and are battling it out with Newcastle and Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League.
      But Son Heung-min believes a win for Tottenham on Sunday could kickstart a shock challenge for the title.
      The striker said: “The North London derby is special. It has a huge meaning for the players but especially for fans.
      “We will throw our bodies on the line and give everything to win.
      “We don’t prioritise the cups. The Premier League is long and something can always happen. Even Chelsea and Liverpool are pushing.
      “There are so many games. We still believe in [winning the league] because this is a group of positive players.
      “We should give everything we have but obviously the Champions League and FA Cup are really important for the club, players and fans.”
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      True cost of Jude Bellingham transfer revealed as Man City and Liverpool face HUGE costs and wages on top of £100m fee

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      A TRANSFER move for Jude Bellingham is reportedly set to make him one of the most expensive investments in football.The Borussia Dortmund star is one of the hottest properties in Europe at the moment following his performances in the Bundesliga and for England at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Jude Bellingham is wanted by Europe’s top clubsCredit: Getty
      The midfielder’s transfer is set to cost a fortuneCredit: Getty
      Premier League giants such as Manchester City and Liverpool as well as LaLiga’s Real Madrid are interested in the 19-year-old.
      However, they face a battle to sign him due to the amount of money he is set to cost.
      Dortmund are demanding £100million upfront for the England star.
      But that fee could increase to £120m with add-ons. and then even further with agents’ fees.
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      And as the report suggests, Bellingham could demand a salary of £10.6m a year along with bonuses which would equate to with the player earning £410,000-per-week.
      And this is just the start of the deal, as Bellingham is hoping to get a six-year contract, according to SPORT.
      Therefore the total deal could cost a club up to £248m over the length of the contract.
      If Madrid were to sign him, then it would make him the most expensive investment in the club’s history.
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      City have already completed a similar deal after picking up Erling Haaland from Dortmund last summer.
      Other club’s that would have the financial might to be abel to afford Bellingham would be Manchester United and Ligue 1’s PSG.
      However, Madrid are hoping that Bellingham will be the long-term heir to Luka Modric. More

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      ‘S***ting myself’ – Chelsea legend John Terry’s terrifyingly close encounter with an alligator leaves Grealish panicking

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      JOHN TERRY has revealed how he came face to face with an alligator while playing golf in Florida. The former England and Chelsea defender was playing a round at the famous Sawgrass course near Jacksonville when he spotted the man-eater on the fairway close to some water. 
      Terry is a massive golf fan and now plays off scratchCredit: Instagram
      The Chelsea legend played a round at the famous Sawgrass course near JacksonvilleCredit: Instagram
      Terry celebrating after putting the ballCredit: Instagram
      JT filmed the 5ft-long alligator as he tentatively walked past it in footage posted to InstagramCredit: Instagram
      JT, 42, filmed the 5ft-long alligator as he tentatively walked past it and posted the footage on Instagram. 
      Jack Grealish, who played at Aston Villa while Terry was a coach there, responded: “Naaaa wouldn’t catch me anywhere near that!!!!”
      Other pals suggested JT was sizing up the reptile to turn it into a handbag for his wife Toni. 
      Last year Terry announced he had got his golf handicap down to scratch, meaning he can go around 18 holes in level par and not require the extra shots that a handicap provides. 
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      The five-time Premier League winner wrote: “When I retired I set myself a target to get down to scratch and today I achieved it.
      “Not the most exciting post but one I’m personally pleased with.” 
      Terry is a member at the exclusive Wentworth club in Surrey and has also attended the Ryder Cup and been pictured with professional stars Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter. 
      He plays left-handed despite being a right-footed footballer.  
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      Terry’s last top level coaching role came at Aston Villa.
      The ex-defender has hinted that he’d like to get into management – but only at the right club.
      He has since been back at Chelsea working with academy stars.
      Grealish commented on Terry’s post saying he wouldn’t go near the alligatorCredit: Reuters More