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      I fought to keep Sir Alex Ferguson as I knew he’d deliver… but Erik ten Hag is just NOT good enough for Man Utd

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      A MAN who fought tooth and nail to keep Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 1990 is adamant that Erik ten Hag is just not good enough for the club.When it comes to characters in the beautiful game, you would struggle to find one as charismatic and even as visionary as Michael Knighton.An ex-Man Utd chief insists Erik ten Hag is ‘not good enough’ for the clubCredit: AlamyEx-director Michael Knighton was a huge supporter of Alex Ferguson in the hard daysCredit: GettyThe 72-year-old is a successful artist these days but he showed his physical footballing talents with his infamous ball-juggling on the pitch at Old Trafford in August 1989 as he looked set to buy United.Unfortunately, his daring £10m takeover collapsed after backers pulled out but instead he made part of the club’s board.He stayed there for several years, providing a blueprint to help transform the club from a loss-making enterprise into one of, if not the, biggest club on the planet.Knighton, who has previously gone on record to explain how he fought to try and save Fergie around the period when United were close to sacking the Scot in 1990, would go on to achieve his dream of owning a football club later in the 1990s.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe bought lower league Carlisle United, who reached Wembley twice under his stewardship.But his beloved United were not far from his thoughts – especially the future of their current manager – as he spoke to Sun Sport at this week’s launch of the Pakistan Football League.Dutchman Ten Hag lifted the League Cup in his first season in charge and followed that up with FA Cup glory last month but led United to their worst-ever Premier League finish.Red Devils chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has still not confirmed whether or not he is staying as manager as speculation that he will be sacked continues.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Knighton has no doubts about what needs to be done as he told Sun Sport: “Erik ten Hag is in a very difficult position. He was incredibly lucky to win the FA Cup. “Not in the final, but Coventry City were the better team in the semi- to come back from 3-0 down and then they scored a brilliant goal in the last-minute of extra time which was not given by VAR due to a big toe. Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag savages Bruno Fernandes with joke about captain during boozy FA Cup celebration“They were much the better team – no question – they should have been in the final.“He’s very lucky. He’s not right for Manchester United. I don’t mean any disrespect to the man, but he’s not right for Manchester United. My prediction is that he will go.”But one man Knighton has every confidence in his Ratcliffe.He said: “He is the right man. 100 per cent he is the right man.“I have never criticised an owner until the European Super League. Being one myself at Carlisle United, that wonderful little club, I’ve never criticised owners on principle as I know how difficult it is.“But the European Super League was the final straw for me regarding Manchester United.Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd recordHere is a look at Erik ten Hag’s record in charge of Manchester United.
      Games: 114
      Wins: 68
      Draws: 15
      Losses: 31
      Goals scored: 207
      Goals conceded: 156
      Points per game: 1.92
      Honours: EFL Cup x1 (2023), FA Cup x1 (2024)

      “I was asked to go public and I did, I flushed Jim Ratcliffe out and said: ‘I don’t have the money, I can’t afford what the Glazers want but you have.’“I did an interview and the very next day he came out and declared he was here and wanted to buy Manchester United.”Knighton’s love for the beautiful game and knowledge on how to market it is now being sought nearly 4,000 miles.This week he was part of an international delegation that included officials from clubs across the globe for the official launch of the PFL, which was led by England legend Michael Owen.The PFL is an eight-team league that will take place in November this year and is the first-ever franchise-based competition in the South Asian nation.It is being organised by the PFL UK Holdings, led by its chairman Farhan Junejo and president and CEO Ahmer Kunwar, and they were both keen to listen and learn from one of the most notable football entrepreneurs of his generation while he was in Pakistan.On why he had travelled across the world to be there, he explained: “I met Ahmer through a mutual friend and we talked on the telephone and he came straight up to my art studio from London.“We just talked and talked and he told me about the plans and he just said: ‘Michael, I’d love you to come and be involved.’ It was as simple as that.“As everyone knows, I’m passionate about football and always have been, and I was so impressed with his vision.Michael Knighton’s love for the club was on display in Pakistan this weekCredit: PAHe insists Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ‘100 per cent’ the man to turn Utd aroundCredit: Alamy“It was so similar to mine 35-odd years ago for Manchester United. People forget that Manchester United never made any money, they had just announced losses of £1.3m.“I remember the guys in your profession at my very press conference, when I called Manchester United a brand and said that it was a product worldwide, I was slaughtered.‘Who is this guy, he’s called Manchester United a brand, he’s called them a product.’ “I told them that the game was about to change for all-time and to read my blueprint, which is what I gave to Manchester United.“In it it said that the TV rights were worth half a billion, not £3m. “Dear old Robert Maxwell, who owned the Daily Mirror, called me Walter Mitty, an idiot and a lot more unpleasant things.“Fortunately, everybody understands now that this is the greatest sport in the world, they are all brands and it is common terminology now.“And my job was to make Manchester United the greatest brand in the world and it still is the greatest brand.“Munich, George Best, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Sir Matt Busby were all ingredients – what it didn’t have were all the things in my blueprint.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I said we need to have our own TV channel, travel agency, credit card, they thought I was an idiot but I told them to trust me and that it would happen.“It’s not a millionaires game, I was modest wealthy guy, it’s a billionaire game. They all thought I was being ridiculous.”Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.
      5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023
      The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.
      4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023
      It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.
      3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022
      Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.
      2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024
      The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.
      1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023
      Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      Widow of ex-Premier League star reveals footballer had secret double life & married another woman

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      THE widow of a former Premier League star has revealed the footballer led a secret double life and married another woman.Jlloyd Samuel, who died in 2018 at the age of 37 after his Range Rover collided with a van after he had dropped his kids off at school, is profiled in a new documentary on Netflix which launched this week.JLLoyd Samuel with his first wife Emma PritchardCredit: Supplied as a technical service. No is implied or inferred.The Prem star is then said to have married singer Helia Sahimi as his second wifeCredit: InstagramSamuel in action for Bolton Wanderers against Arsenal in September 2008Credit: Getty Images – GettyPritchard says her husband led ‘another life’ in Iran with his second wifeCredit: NetflixThe show, called ‘The Footballer, His Wife and the Crash’, was first screened by ITV in 2022, and tells the story of how Samuel is said to have led a double life.In the 2000s, Samuel played in the Premier League for Aston Villa and Bolton before heading to Iran.Appearing in the programme is his first wife Emma Pritchard who says that Samuel had “another life” in the Middle Eastern country with a second wife, who he married in 2013, having converted to Islam for her.She said: “I was trying to grieve my husband and find he has another life. Who is my husband – do I really know him?”Read More on Jlloyd SamuelThe two women even met while Pritchard was on a trip to Dubai, but the second wife introduced herself as a fortune teller.The second wife turned out to be a singer, Helia Sahimi, who once referred to Samuel as “the best husband I could have ever asked for”.Pritchard, who is mum to Samuel’s three kids, was said to have been in shock after she learned of the relationship, which he maintained until he died.Pritchard said: “About four weeks after Jlloyd’s death, my friend said I’ve got something to tell you.Most read in Football“Jlloyd’s got another wife, another woman, and she’s just plastered herself all over his Instagram as his wife. I threw up everywhere. I said let me see the Instagram and I looked and said ‘oh my god’.”She described the discovery about their relationship as a “stab in the heart”.Some of the best moments from former Aston Villa and Bolton footballer Jlloyd SamuelPritchard admitted she was “obsessed” with the Instagram account of her husband’s secret wife.She said: “There were even shots of Jlloyd that he’d sent to me on trips to Africa, with crocodiles and then I’d see another picture on Helia’s of her with Jloyd in Africa with the crocodiles.“It was like a stab in the heart. I’m trying to grieve for my husband and then I find out he’s got a full-on other life for seven years. Never ever has he asked me for a divorce.“As far as I was concerned we were fine, we were great. The night before he passed away he was swinging me around the kitchen telling me how much he loved me.”Later, Samuel’s sister Leslie-Ann accused Pritchard of faking the former player’s death, even though a coroner ruled the body belonged to the footballer.A 2019 inquest heard that Samuel was more than twice the drink-driving limit when he died.Sahimi, speaking in the documentary, says she believes Samuel is “still alive”.Jlloyd Samuel’s playing career
      As a youngster, he played for Sunday League side Senrab and supported Manchester United.
      The former Trinidad and Tobago international began his career in Charlton’s academy before penning a professional deal with Aston Villa.
      He made almost 200 appearances for the Villans before signing a four-year deal with Bolton in 2007.
      Samuel then spent stints with Cardiff City and Leeds United before ending his playing career in Iran.
      Samuel was born in Trinidad and Tobago but grew up in South East London.
      He was selected by the Three Lions in 2004 after featuring for the U21 squad.
      But he later opted to play for the country of his birth, where he went on to make his debut in 2009.

      Pritchard uses her Instagram account @wagtowidow to detail her grief in the wake of her husband’s death.The couple had three children together – Javarne, Lakyle, and Amara.Lakyle is a footballer who plays for Manchester City.The documentary has picked up praise from viewers on social media.One user on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: “That Jlloyd Samuel Netflix documentary was wild!”Another said: “Jlloyd Samuel is no longer here to answer the many questions.. it’s a crazy situation.”A third posted: “This Jlloyd Samuel documentary on Netflix quickly gets bizarre and then just gets even more bizarre.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile a fourth added: “Has anyone seen the Jlloyd Samuel doc on Netflix? What an utterly mental double life he was leading. Tragic ending but crikey if it was a Hollywood script it would be considered far-fetched.”The Footballer, His Wife, and the Crash is available to stream on Netflix.Pritchard describes learning about her husband’s second marriage as being like stabbed in the heartCredit: Supplied as a technical service. No is implied or inferred.Aston Villa and Middlesbrough pay tribute to Samuel before the game in March 2018Credit: Action ImagesSamuel in action for Villa during a friendly against Wolves in July 2005Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Four-time Man Utd trophy winner, 37, looks unrecognisable as he heads to training with dramatic new look

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      AN ex-Man Utd star has gone from silverware at the Theatre of Dreams to silver hair on his final big stage.The goalkeeper, 37, has unveiled a platinum look with home-country giants Boca Juniors.A former Man Utd ace hopes his new look is a streak of luck for BocaSergio Romero was at Man Utd from 2015-2021Credit: PAThe veteran keeper took it easy during his re-styleRomero is Argentina’s most-capped stopper, with 96 appearances from 2008-2018.His international swansong came midway through six years as David de Gea’s back-up at Old Trafford, where he won the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League.And as well as new streaks in his hair, he’s still showing flashes of brilliance on the pitch.Romero pulled off a double shootout save as Boca sunk Palmeiras in last season’s Copa Libertadores semis.READ MORE TOP STORIESSadly for the ex-Sampdoria No1, Fluminense avenged defeat for their fellow Brazilians with a 2-1 win at the final in Rio de Janeiro last November.Now Romero has changed his locks in an effort to help Boca find the key to solving their surprise early plight this campaign.He’s gone silver for the past two matches – with the so-called “second phase” of the season, which began last month, just under way.Romero’s fashion re-think was highlighted in a fun video by hair salon Peluqueria Nino.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Argentine channel TyC Sports posted a picture of the stopper training with the new do.The stylists have previously given new looks to other Boca stars, including another ex-Red Devil in 34-year-old defender Marcos Rojo.Roy Keane’s death stare to Wayne Rooney has fans ‘howling’ after Man Utd legend reveals he sleeps with hairdryer onEven team coach Diego Martínez has been cropped by the salon.Now Romero will hope his new style has fringe benefits for Boca.The 35-time Argentinian champs are nearer the drop zone than the title hunt after the four-game first phase this term.Despite picking David de Gea as his regular no.1, former Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho was a huge fan of Romero’s.And the Special One credited the Argentine with winning him the Europa League.He said: “I won a Europa League final with [long balls from] Sergio Romero to Marouane Fellaini.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Ajax pressing – but pressing oxygen because the ball was not there.”Ball to Fellaini’s chest. Play from there. Two-nil. Bring the cup home. Three titles. Disaster of a season.” More

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      Harry Kane would have a trophy by now if I’d had my way, says former manager Jose Mourinho

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      HARRY KANE’S trophy famine would have ended three years ago if Jose Mourinho had not been sacked as Spurs boss – so says the Special One himself.The legendary boss was given his P45 by Daniel Levy six days before the League Cup final in 2021.Mourinho has a stark view on why Kane was trophy-less at SpursCredit: AFPTottenham ended up losing to Manchester City and Kane’s career-long search for silverware has continued ever since.That is despite moving last summer to perennial winners Bayern Munich, who incredibly finished the season empty-handed during Kane’s maiden term in Germany.Mourinho, appointed this week as the new Fenerbahce chief, said: “Kane has scored goals for Tottenham, England, and I had no doubts that he would score goals for Bayern.“Harry is a fantastic, complete player who scores goals from all over the pitch but isn’t selfish – he assists, drops deep, builds play, presses, defends.READ MORE TOP STORIES“The only thing he is missing is to win a trophy. He was my player at Tottenham, and I was going to win one with him, but I was sacked six days before the final.”Kane, 30, will hope to earn a first winners’ medal at the Euros this summer.Mourinho fancies England’s chances – but he also reckons his own nation, Portugal, are looking in great nick.The 61-year-old added: “I don’t want to be disrespectful about previous generations that we had.Most read in FootballPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”But in terms of squad depth and quality, we are probably now the best we have ever been and Portugal can go on to win it. “It’s about having confidence, self-belief that they can beat anyone.England boss Gareth Southgate axes stars from Euro 2024 squad”I don’t want to say Portugal are the best team, but Spain, France, England, Germany are not better.“If there is a surprise (winner), I will be surprised! France and Germany always do well, Portugal and England are better than ever.“These four teams. I’m not certain about Spain but the football they play and the players they have are of the highest quality. Italy or Belgium would be a surprise.”
      JOSE MOURINHO was speaking as part of his role as global ambassador for Topps and their UEFA EURO 2024 Match Attax and stickers collections. Collectibles are available now from Topps.com and all good retailers. More

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      Ange Postecoglou loses right-hand man as Tottenham assistant boss lands manager’s job with former Premier League club

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      BIRMINGHAM have announced Tottenham assistant coach Chris Davies as their new boss.It comes after the Midlanders were relegated to the third tier for the third time since 1995.Spurs coach Chris Davies has landed the Birmingham boss jobCredit: RexFrank Lampard was reportedly interviewed for the job – following a disastrous spell in charge earlier in the season for his former England team-mate Wayne Rooney. Birmingham said in a statement: “Davies has signed a four-year contract and joins the Club with immediate effect from Tottenham Hotspur after the two parties agreed compensation.”He brings more than 15 years of coaching experience working at a number of leading Premier League teams, including Spurs, Liverpool and Swansea City, and Celtic in Scotland, operating alongside leading managers such as Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers.”The 39-year-old is a highly regarded coach, recognised for being tactically astute, and an excellent communicator. READ MORE TOP STORIES”He is also known for working with and developing exciting young talent.”His appointment ends a robust search by the Club which saw close to 1,000 coaches being evaluated and more than 40 being spoken to directly or through their representatives. Davies has signed a four-year contract and joins the Club with immediate effect from Tottenham Hotspur after the two parties agreed compensation.
      He brings more than 15 years of coaching experience working at a number of leading Premier League teams, including Spurs, Liverpool and Swansea City, and Celtic in Scotland, operating alongside leading managers such as Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers.The 39-year-old is a highly regarded coach, recognised for being tactically astute, and an excellent communicator. He is also known for working with and developing exciting young talent.His appointment ends a robust search by the Club which saw close to 1,000 coaches being evaluated and more than 40 being spoken to directly or through their representatives.Most read in ChampionshipTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY…The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Lewis Koumas dared to score a hat-trick of debut goals in Wales senior bow against nation ranked 203rd in the world

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      LEWIS KOUMAS has been dared to score a hat-trick of debut goals.The Liverpool striker, 18, is set to win his first Wales cap in tonight’s friendly against Gibraltar in the Algarve.Teenage forward Koumas was on the bench for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup win over ChelseaCredit: RexKoumas celebrates scoring on his Reds debut in the FA Cup win over Southampton at AnfieldCredit: APKoumas, son of ex-Dragons midfielder Jason, netted on his Reds senior bow in February’s FA Cup fifth round 3-0 win over Southampton at Anfield.Then the wonderkid fired home on his Under-21s debut against Lithuania in Newport a month later.Now Koumas, called up to the Welsh senior squad for the first time, has been challenged by boss Robert Page to seal a personal goal scoring treble against Gibraltar, ranked 203rd in the world.The Football Association of Wales last night released a video of Koumas chatting to Page and Liverpool legend Ian Rush. read more in footballPage said to Koumas: “We want a hat-trick of debut goals please.”Wales great Rush, 62, who scored 28 times for his country, quipped: “I’ve not come all this way and he’s not going to score.” Page and Rush both laughed before the Dragons boss added: “No pressure now.”After Wales failed to qualify for Euro 2024, Page will turn to the next generation with Koumas, Leeds midfielder Charlie Crew, 17, and Brentford right-back Fin Stevens, 21, all in line to make their debuts.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTeen star Crew was the Dragons’ captain at the Under-17 Euro finals in Hungary last summer.Crew was on Daniel Farke’s bench three times in the Championship last season.Electric atmosphere inside the Cardiff City Stadium as Wales fans blast out national anthemHighly-rated midfielder Crew said: “It’s a massive achievement and a really proud moment for me and my family.”The U17s Euros was a great experience and will help me in good stead for this. I’d love to make my debut.”Bolton’s Josh Sheehan, 29, will captain Wales’ new-look side. The five-cap midfielder posted on X: “Something you dream about. What an honour.” More

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      Brighton set to make Premier League history as they consider little-known 31-year-old to replace Roberto De Zerbi

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      BRIGHTON are considering making Fabian Hurzeler the youngest ever Premier League manager.The Seagulls are in talks with the St. Pauli boss, 31, who has never managed in a top tier but led the club to promotion last season by winning the Bundesliga 2.Fabian Hurzeler took St. Pauli to the German second-flight titleCredit: ReutersMalmo chief Henrik Rydstrom is on Brighton’s shortlist with HurzelerCredit: GettyHurzeler, who has worked with Germany’s youth teams as a coach, is on the final shortlist alongside Malmo manager Henrik Rydstrom to replace Roberto De Zerbi.Should the St. Pauli man get the job, he would become the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history. Attilio Lombardo holds the current record having taken charge at 32, while Ryan Mason held a caretaker role for Tottenham at 28.Contact had been made with Graham Potter to explore a potential return to The Amex but that is seen as unlikely.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLKieran McKenna was the first choice to replace De Zerbi in Sussex, but the Ipswich boss agreed a new deal at Portman Road following interest from Chelsea and Manchester United as well as the Seagulls.Hurzeler joined St Pauli as an assistant in December 2022 but was quickly made interim and then permanent head coach having steered them away from relegation to the third tier.The former Bayern Munich academy player was born in Houston, Texas though his father is Swiss and mother German.While Hurzeler is the leading candidate to replace De Zerbi, who left after two years on the south coast, there are concerns over whether he meets the criteria for a work permit.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHurzeler became St. Pauli assistant in 2020 and boss two years laterCredit: GettyThere are similar concerns over the Malmo boss, Rydstrom – though his appointment would excite at least one Brighton player.Midfielder Yasin Ayari told Aftonbladet when asked about Rydstrom: “Honestly? Is it just a rumour? How sick!Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?”He is a great coach who likes to play good football. The rumour can’t be completely stupid, because Brighton look at data and stats. He has very good statistics in Allsvenskan.”Brighton are also ready to revive their interest in Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.The Seagulls made an attempt to land the Foxes star in January but were put off by the £30million asking price.Having won promotion, that price is expected to have gone up. However, Leicester’s delicate financial position means they could have to sell.A move for Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is also being explored. More

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      Six Premier League clubs facing transfer firesale and have just 24 days to urgently raise funds

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      SIX Premier League clubs have to sell players before the end of June to comply with profit and sustainability rules, according to reports.The league enforced the financial regulations this season by handing out points deductions to Everton and Nottingham Forest.New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is set to be forced to sell players this summerCredit: PAAston Villa’s Unai Emery will also have to offload some of his squadCredit: RexNow, according to Sky Sports, the same two clubs need to raise funds to avoid further punishment, while Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Leicester are under the same pressure.It comes as the end of the financial year fast-approaches.It is not known how much each club needs to raise in order to comply with the regulations.But with the transfer window opening on June 14, the situation those six clubs find themselves in means a “mini Deadline Day” could be on the horizon at the end of the month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChampionship winners Leicester were charged with breaching FFP rules back in March and could be slapped with a two-point penalty.However, the case is “likely to rumble on” beyond the start of the new season.The 2024/25 Premier League campaign gets underway on the weekend of August 17.The summer transfer window will remain open until August 30.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea, who have only just brought in new manager Enzo Maresca, are expected to sell Conor Gallagher.Everton are lining up the sale of defender Ben Godfrey, while Jacob Ramsey and Douglas Luiz have been linked with Villa exits.Manchester City challenging the Premier League and its entire rulebook in a court case with millions of pounds of damages on the lineNewcastle may have to get rid of Alexander Isak or Bruno Guimaraes.Morgan Gibbs-White would be Forest’s most valuable asset if they are willing to use him to raise funds.And Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could leave the King Power Stadium this summer following interest from Brighton and Brentford in the January window. Premier League sides deducted points and others at risk
      Nottingham Forest
      Deducted four points during the 2023-24 season for breaching Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. Failed in their appeal with decision upheld.
      Everton
      Initial 10-point deduction for 2021-22 Premier League breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Were deducted a further two points later in the 2023-24 season. Appealed, but since withdrawn following Prem survival.
      Sheffield United
      Hit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022-23 EFL season. Will begin the 2024-25 Championship season on -2 points following their relegation from the Prem.
      OTHERS WHO COULD FACE PUNISHMENT…
      Manchester City
      Etihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.
      Chelsea
      Blues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.
      Leicester
      Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction for the 2024-25 season following their return to the top flight.
      Everton (again)
      The Toffees are again at risk of breaking PSR rules and are in a race against time to raise funds and balance the books. Not only could that lead to another charge but also administration. That would lead to an automatic nine-point deduction for the 2024/25 season. More