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      Brighton announce SEVEN players will leave including ex-England ace and forgotten man who spent last two seasons on loan

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      BRIGHTON have announced SEVEN players will leave the club. It comes as the Seagulls prepare for life under a new manager again after Roberto De Zerbi left the club. Adam Lallana is leaving BrightonCredit: GettyTheir incoming boss will have a lighter squad after the likes of ex-England international Adam Lallana were let go.Steven Alzate, Jack Hinchy, Leigh Kavanagh, Brody Peart, Tommy Reid and Bailey Smith are also leaving the club. Head of academy Ian Buckman said: “Obviously there is good news for those being given extended terms and disappointment for the players not offered new contracts.”We will continue to offer our support to the five and help them achieve their next steps in the coming weeks and months. We wish them well for the future.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“For those offered new terms, their aim will be to continue their development next season with the ambition of making our first-team squad.”Alzate had spent the last two seasons at Standard Liege in Belgium but will now leave for good. Technical director David Weir said: “We would like to thank Steven for his efforts during his time with the club and wish him all the very best for the future.”But staying at the Amex Stadium are James Milner and Danny Welbeck, who agreed contract extensions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe veteran pair, aged 38 and 33 respectively, will provide the incoming manager with a wealth of experience.Brighton had been linked with hiring Ipswich’s manager Kieran McKenna but the Northern Irishman looks set to stay put. Roberto de Zerbi quits BrightonAnd as revealed by SunSport, former boss Graham Potter could snub a return to instead hold out for Gareth Southgate’s England job. Southampton’s Russell Martin, ex-Hull boss Liam Rosenior and Malmo’s Henrik Rydstrom all remain linked with the job. More

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      Tottenham confirm departure of EIGHT stars including Ryan Sessegnon as they overhaul squad ahead of transfer window

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      EIGHT Tottenham players have been released following the expiration of their contracts including Ryan Sessegnon and Ivan Perisic.Spurs confirmed the departures on Wednesday morning as Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga also departed the club.Ryan Sessegnon has been released by TottenhamCredit: PAIvan Perisic, left, and Eric Dier, right, have also departed the clubCredit: GettyThe other names released are youth players Charlie Sayers, Billy Heaps, Kieran Morgan and Han Willhoft-King.Left-back Sessegnon, 24, has been riddled with injuries that have plagued his progression ever since joining Tottenham five years ago.The former Fulham man featured just once this season as a hamstring injury kept him sidelined.Perisic, 35, suffered an ACL injury in September of last year before he returned to hometown club Hajduk Split on loan in January.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDier, 30, who played 365 games for Tottenham, looks set to continue at Bayern Munich after joining them on loan and thriving with the Bundesliga giants.Tanganga, 25, had two separate loan spells during the 2023/24 campaign as he turned out for German side Augsburg and Championship outfit Millwall.He now departs after 15 years with the North London club.A tweet from Spurs read: “We can confirm the departures of Japhet Tanganga, Ryan Sessegnon, Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic following the conclusion of their contracts.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We thank Japhet, Ryan, Eric and Ivan for their service to the club and wish them all the very best for the future.”The exits come as Ange Postecoglou reportedly prepares to overhaul his squad this summer.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonThe Aussie is understood to be willing to let 11 first-team players go in a bid to clear out the deadwood.Spurs finished fifth in the Premier League this season, missing out on Champions League qualification by two points as Aston Villa pipped them to fourth spot.Japhet Tanganga’s 15-year stint at Spurs has come to an endCredit: Getty More

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      Fulham confirm departure of 11 players including Chelsea-bound Tosin Adarabioyo and Euro 2024 star

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      FULHAM have announced the departures of 11 players including Chelsea transfer target Tosin Adarabioyo.The Premier League outfit have offered deals to two players, while exercising options to extend the contracts of seven stars.Chelsea target Tosin Adarabioyo has left FulhamCredit: GettyYoungsters Harvey Araujo and George Wickens have both put pen to paper.While the club has triggered extensions for Chris Donnell, Alfie McNally, Olly Sanderson, Devan Tanton, Terrell Works, Chibby Nwoko and first-team player Kenny Tete.Key pair Willian and Bobby Decordova-Reid are still in talks and expected to renew their contracts, which expire at the end of the month.Adarabioyo is the biggest departure and he appears to bound for Stamford Bridge.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe centre-back is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea this week.Negotiations are at the “final stages” after weeks of talks as Adarabioyo prepares to become Enzo Maresca’s first signing following his arrival from Leicester.Fulham have been resigned to losing Adarabioyo since he snubbed their offer of a bumper new deal.The defender made 129 appearances after arriving at Craven Cottage from Manchester City in 2020, and was part of Fulham’s Championship winning team in 2022.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFulham goalkeeper Marek Rodak has also left the club, meaning he will be searching for a new team while at the Euros with Slovakia.Seven other players have been released including Terence Kongolo, Tyrese, George Okkas, Caelan Avenell, Tyrese Francois, Ma’Kel Bogle-Campbell, Montague Conway.While Armando Broja and Fode Ballo-Toure have returned to their parent clubs following the end of their loans.Chris Coleman was left stunned by Michael Jackson’s feet when the King of Pop entered Fulham’s dressing room More

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      Phil Foden and pregnant girlfriend Rebecca enjoy sun-soaked holiday before he meets up with England squad for Euro 2024

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      PHIL FODEN and his pregnant girlfriend Rebecca enjoyed a sun-soaked holiday before Euro 2024. The father-of-two whisked away partner Rebecca with his son Ronnie, five, and daughter True, two. Phil Foden and pregnant girlfriend Rebecca enjoyed a relaxing holidayCredit: Instagram @philfodenFoden poses in the pool with his eldest RonnieCredit: Instagram @philfodenHe then goes hand in hand with Daughter TrueCredit: Instagram @philfodenFoden and Rebecca next to the Champions League trophyCredit: PAHe shared adorable snaps cuddling his eldest boy in the pool while also holding his daughter’s hand. Foden, 24, wrote: “Was a bit sunnier than Stockport. Recharged and ready to go.” The playmaker is expecting his third child with Rebecca, who he met as a youngster at a party in Stockport. Foden helped Manchester City to a fourth consecutive Premier League title this season. READ MORE ON ENGLANDAnd he also bagged himself the player of the season award for his part to play in the campaign. It sets him up perfectly for this summer’s Euros in Germany with Foden seen as a key member of Gareth Southgate’s squad. The City star was not included in the side that beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 last week. Former club team-mate Cole Palmer, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and England captain Harry Kane all got on the scoresheet.Most read in FootballFoden and his partner are expecting a third childCredit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & EventsThe two are childhood sweetheartsRebecca will be cheering on Foden from GermanyCredit: GettyThe Three Lions now host Iceland on Friday in their final friendly before kicking off their Euros campaign against Serbia on June 16. Much has been made on whether Foden will start out wide or centrally, the two positions he occupies for City. Inside Phil Foden’s surprise love for fishingReal Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is expected to take an advanced midfield role which would push Foden on the wing. But Southgate will interchange then during matches.He said: “It’s about where they start and where you want them to end up. That’s the key.Inside humble Phil Foden’s family lifeBy Jon Boon
      PHIL FODEN may be flashy on the pitch, but the Premier League’s Player of the Year is a humble family man off it.
      The Man City superstar earns an astonishing salary believed to be £11.7million-per-year.
      But the Stockport kid is frugal with his cash as he enjoys his down time with childhood sweetheart Rebecca and their two kids.
      Foden only passed his driving test last year… and turns up for training in City’s glittering club car park in a £40k VOLKSWAGEN.
      And in his spare time he loves nothing more than a FISHING trip.
      He celebrated his first big City contract by buying his mum and dad a Cheshire mansion and lives with them until 2021.
      But Foden has now splashed out on a luxury £3million mansion for his own growing family.
      Click here for to find out all about Foden’s glamorous life…

      “In the way Jude was defending on the left for Real Madrid, he wasn’t stuck out on the left. And I think that’s how the modern game is. Everybody with the ball is in a completely different area.“You write a formation down but you’re never in it really. So it just helps for the teamsheet.“Jude’s playing the season very high up the pitch for Madrid.“Defensively a bit of a mix. He’s defended as a 10 or as a left winger at times.” More

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      Premier League clubs given vote on new one-season PSR rule with Champions League side concerned after points deductions

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      PREM clubs have the chance to vote to loosen loss limits for next term by £30million this week.Aston Villa are urging an increase in the “permitted losses” in Prem Profitability and Sustainability Rules from the current £105m to £135m over a three-year period.Premier League clubs have the chance to vote to loosen loss limits for next seasonCredit: GettyEverton and Nottingham Forest were deducted points last term for PSR breaches.Promoted side Leicester are facing a similar penalty this coming season.The proposal to up the limits after more than a decade is to be tabled by Villa at the Prem AGM in Harrogate but it is unclear how much support it will receive.League chiefs also want to agree the principle of the planned PSR replacement based on Uefa-style “squad cost ratios”.Read More on FootballPortsmouth currently hold the Premier League record following their nine-point deduction for entering administration in 2010.Sheffield United, meanwhile, will start the Championship season minus two points relating to the 2022-23 campaign.Leicester’s predicament stems from breaches prior to their relegation in 2023 after nine seasons in the top flight.The club avoided a points deduction last term after launching a legal case accusing the Premier League and EFL of “unlawfully conspiring” over the charges.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Foxes also asked for an injunction against a penalty before the end of the campaign.Everton were slapped with an eight-point deduction this season while Forest were docked four points.Premier League managers’ salaries revealed with Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna set to become one of highest paidThe Toffees started the new cycle £89.1m in the hole, meaning they can only afford to suffer £15.9m more in losses before breaking the £105m cap again. More

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      Southampton release FIVE players after promotion to Premier League as Euro 2024 star becomes unemployed

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      PROMOTED Southampton are offloading five players – including Scotland’s Euro 2024 midfielder Stuart Armstrong.The long-serving star won’t be returning to the Premier League with the Saints following their Wembley play-off joy.Stuart Armstrong is on Scotland duty ahead of Euro 2024 but will be without a club when his Southampton contract expires later this monthCredit: GettyArmstrong helped the Saints back up to the PremCredit: GettyThe announcement comes just days before the 32-year-old takes part in only the Scots’ third-ever Euros.The Saints are also releasing Jake Vokins, Dynel Simeu, Matt Carson and Luke Pearce.Armstrong has netted 50 goals in 214 appearances for Southampton since arriving from Celtic in 2018.The former Dundee United ace, who has 50 caps, will depart St Mary’s Stadium when his contract expires later this month.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSouthampton also revealed negotiations with two other club stalwarts are continuing – one being a Scotland team-mate of Armstrong.Striker Che Adams, 27, has played 30 games for the Tartan Army.Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, 34, is the second experienced player facing an uncertain future.He won his only England cap in 2018, two years after joining the Saints from Crystal Palace.Most read in FootballNamesake Adam Armstrong hit Southampton’s play-off final winnerCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSouthampton said the duo were “approaching the end of their contracts, with talks ongoing regarding potential new deals”.And of outgoing Armstrong, the south coast side added: “The club would like to thank Stuart for his commitment and effort during his time as a Saint, and we wish him the very best in whatever comes next.”Scientist predicts Germany v Scotland Euro 2024 result – using deadly E. coli bacteriaRussell Martin’s men landed an instant return to the Prem with a 1-0 play-of final triumph over Leeds.In fact, the victory helped ensure the name Armstrong will live long in the mind of Saints’ supporters.Stuart himself didn’t play but namesake frontman Adam did – firing a clinical clincher on 24 minutes.Russell Martin’s managerial career
      MK Dons (2019-21): 80 games, 30 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses – 37.5 win %
      Swansea (2021 – 23): 99 games, 36 wins, 27 draws, 36 losses – 36 win %
      Southampton (2023-present): 54 games, 30 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses – 55.5 win % More

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      Kepa could make unlikely Chelsea return with £72m flop to hold Maresca talks and Real Madrid only offering free transfer

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      KEPA ARRIZABALAGA will seek talks with new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as he faces up to an uncertain future.The Spanish keeper’s loan at Real Madrid is up after he slipped to third in the reckoning behind Ukrainian Andriy Lunin and fit-again Thibaut Courtois.Kepa Arrizabalaga would be ‘happy in London or Madrid’Credit: GettyChelsea chief Enzo Maresca will return from holiday to talk to KepaCredit: ReutersKepa, 29, has just one season left on the world record £72.1 million deal that took him to Chelsea in 2018 but is now at a crossroads.There may be a chance of staying in Madrid with no2 stopper Lunin unhappy at being overlooked for last weekend’s Champions League final and open to offers to move.The arrival of new man Maresca at Stamford Bridge also means there may be a way back into the Premier League – but Kepa would only return if he gets guarantees of game time.That would require a heart-to-heart with new Chelsea head coach Maresca when the Italian returns from holiday later this month.READ MORE TOP STORIESMadrid would be happy to give Kepa another 12 months with a fresh loan or secure him on a free transfer.But that seems unlikely with Chelsea looking to raise cash through players sales.His only other options are to find an alternative club or see out the remaining 12 months of his contract before leaving on a Bosman free transfer at the end of next season.A source said: “The uncertainty over Chelsea’s next manager has put everything on hold for a couple of weeks. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Kepa also wanted to make the most of winning LaLiga, The Spanish Supercup and of course the Champions League.”He will need to talk to Maresca and see what the future holds. Jose Mourinho instantly rules out bringing two of his former players to Fenerbahce as ex-Chelsea boss plans transfers”He would be happy in Madrid or in London. If Lunin leaves Madrid that could make it easier for everyone.”Kepa has now won the Champions League twice having also been part of the triumphant Chelsea side of 2021 which beat Manchester City in Porto.Meet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo Maresca
      ENZO MARESCA is considered among the most exciting young coaches on the planet.
      Born in Italy in 1980, he managed to guide Leicester to the Championship title in his first season as Foxes boss.
      His management career started at Italian minnows Ascoli before he was snapped up by Man City in 2020 to manage their Elite Development Squad.
      He guided the youth team to the Premier League 2 title in his one season working for the Citizens – with Cole Palmer in the side.
      His first senior job was with Parma but he was sacked after just a few months after failing to impress.
      Despite the team playing in Serie B and Maresca having an impressive squad he was unable to get them on course for promotion.
      He returned to Man City and worked as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants for the 2022/23 season as they won the Treble.
      He took over relegated Leicester last summer and made an immediate impact, with the Foxes winning the Championship title.
      Maresca showed his dedication to the job by living at the training ground for the first two months after his appointment.
      He’s considered something of a Pep disciple and has said: “For a coach, it’s important to have the mentality of a chess player.”
      During his playing career he played under Carlo Ancelotti and Marcello Lippi – and alongside ex-Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi. More

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      Andy Carroll heads on Newcastle star’s wild Ibiza stag do as they bump into ‘most random footballers you could think of’

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      ANDY CARROLL joined a Newcastle star on his wild stag do – as they bumped into the “most random footballers you could think of”.Carroll linked up with fellow Geordies Elliot Anderson and Paul Dummett to celebrate Toon goalkeeper Mark Gillespie’s upcoming wedding.Mark Gillespie bumped into Newcastle team-mate Sandro Tonali on his stag doCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieThe group also saw Atletico Madrid skipper KokeCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieThe clan jetted out to IbizaCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieAndy Carroll enjoyed himself on the stag doCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieThe quartet of Newcastle players past and present headed to Ibiza with a few other pals, including Preston’s Brad Potts, for a chaotic bender as Gillespie prepares to start married life with interior designer Wag Sally. They jetted off from Newcastle – with Gillespie inexplicably wearing a Sunderland bucket hat – before starting the partying in sunny Spain.And it was there that things took a bizarre twist, as they bumped into a series of unexpected footballers. Gillespie, who has played just three League Cup games for the Magpies in four seasons at the club, took to his Instagram story to share a snap of the group out on a night out – and seeing Sandro Tonali.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe playmaker is admittedly a Newcastle player – although he has not represented the club since October due to his betting ban – but the 24-year-old Italy international is not an obvious choice to be hanging out with the Geordies. The stag do then appeared to head to a festival, where they met Atletico Madrid captain Koke as well as former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina. The chaotic photos prompted social media star Geordie Josh to tweet: “Mark Gillespie has found Sandro Tonali and Athletico Madrid’s Koke on his stag.”But the goalkeeper quoted that post to share another brilliant picture, this time a selfie with former Tottenham ace Toby Alderweireld.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCarroll then shared his own pic with Gillespie, newly-unemployed Dummett and the rest of the clan, captioning it: “It’s been a pleasure. See you in Italy,” suggesting the wedding could be on the continent. The content from the stag do prompted Geordie Josh to create a superb TikTok video of the trip and led to some fantastic comments from utterly bewildered fans.Football icons’ strange hobbiesGeordie Josh said: “This looks nothing more than absolute carnage.”You will not believe the three footballers that they met in Ibiza, honestly the most random ones you could have thought of.”What on earth is Sandro doing in Ibiza? “Where are all these footballers coming out from man?”One fan joked: “Nearly a full starting XI.”Another replied: “Most random link-up ever.”And a third added: “Can’t think of many weirder football link-ups than Mark Gillespie and Koke.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCarroll himself knows a thing or two about a wild stag do.The former Liverpool and England striker, now with Amiens in France, ended up falling asleep in a bed in a luxury Dubai hotel alongside two blondes – bar manager Taylor Wilkey and fitness instructor Phoebe Robb.Gillespie shared a selfie with Toby AlderweireldCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieThe Toon ace also saw fellow goalkeeper Pepe ReinaCredit: Instagram @markjgillespiePaul Dummett was part of the celebrations following his release from NewcastleCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieGillespie wore a Sunderland bucket hat for the journey outCredit: InstagramThe group seemed to have plenty of fun on the tripCredit: InstagramPreston ace Brad Potts was on the tripCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieThe lads showed off their beach bods in sunny SpainCredit: Instagram @markjgillespieCarroll opted for a matching grey outfitCredit: Instagram @joey_brackThe ex-Liverpool striker hinted the wedding is taking place in ItalyCredit: Instagram @andytcarroll More