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      Chelsea forced to give Brighton more money after transfer raid as they are ordered to pay millions for two wonderkids

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      CHELSEA have been ordered to shell out up to £7.65m to Brighton for two wonderkids.A tribunal decided the Blues must pay a basic fee of £1m rising to a potential £4.25m for striker Shumaira Mheuka, 16, after he moved to Stamford Bridge in July 2022.Chelsea have been forced to pay an initial £1million for striker Shumaira MheukaCredit: 2023 Plumb ImagesZak Sturge’s move from Brighton will cost Chelsea up to £2.1millionCredit: 2022 Chelsea FCBrighton have also been awarded compensation of up to £3.15m for promising left-back Zak Sturge – plus another £250,000 if the 19-year-old plays for England.Londoner Sturge was poached from the Amex by Chelsea last year and spent the first half of the season on loan at Peterborough.The teenager has so far made 31 appearances for Chelsea’s under-21 side and has been capped by the Three Lions up to under-18 level.Mheuka is also an England youth international, along with scoring seven goals in 13 under-18 appearances for the Blues.READ MORE ON CHELSEASince Todd Boehly took control of Chelsea they have paid Brighton more than £225million for players and staff – more than double what it cost to build the Amex Stadium.Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Robert Sanchez have all made the move from the Seagulls in the last two seasons.Meanwhile, the Blues swooped for then Brighton boss Graham Potter in September 2022, only to sack him after seven months and just 31 matches.Along with Potter, coaches Billy Reid, Bjorn Hamberg, Bruno Saltor and Ben Roberts have all made the switch.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea have paid Brighton more than £225million for players and staff under Todd BoehlyCredit: PAMeanwhile, Chelsea’s chief analyst Kyle Macauley and sporting director Paul Winstanley both joined the club from Brighton.Sam Jewell, the former head of scouting at the Amex, will become the 11th first-team player or staff member to make the move in November.Frank Lampard reveals brutal Roman Abramovich blast after ex-Chelsea owner threatened to axe first team starsHe is set to join Chelsea in the same role later this year after leaving Brighton last week. More

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      I’m a former Premier League star and TNT Sports pundit – I’m doing ‘really well’ in lucrative side hustle after football

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      STEVE SIDWELL has switched football kits for kitting out office spaces in a lucrative side hustle.The 41-year-old played for the likes of Chelsea, Aston Villa, Fulham and Brighton.Steve Sidwell has invested in a commercial fit out businessCredit: Action Images – ReutersHe balances his time with his work as a pundit and a podcasterCredit: That Peter Crouch PodcastHe hung up his boots in 2018 and has since become a pundit for TNT Sports.Sidwell is also a regular on That Peter Crouch Podcast where he revealed that he has invested in a friend’s commercial fit out venture called Box3 Projects.The business constructs and designs office spaces ready to be rented out or sold.He is registered as a director at the company.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSidwell explained: “It’s doing really well.”Me and my best friend, we do commercial office fit outs in town.”He worked for two of the biggest companies in Europe probably, and he’s gone alone now and he asked me to get on board.”We can do anything you want. Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL”If you find an empty space that you want offices in or partitions in – we can do stripping out – whatever you need.”Crouch and co-host Chris Stark were left in stitches as they demanded he wink down the camera and sell his business idea.’Lock in and listen out’ – Peter Crouch speechless after finding out about Premier League stars’ Babestation phone callThe trio were later left giggling over Sidwell’s Babestation prank on former Reading team-mate Glen Little.Box3 Projects isn’t Sids’ first business move after previously launching a kid’s clothing company with his wife. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea ‘in three-way scrap to sign in-demand Ajax goalkeeper, 22, in summer transfer’

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      ARSENAL are among three Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj.The Gunners are at risk of losing England international Aaron Ramsdale this summer.Diant Ramaj is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: GettyRamsdale has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal in recent months.Summer signing David Raya has established himself as Mikel Arteta’s first choice keeper.The Gunners are set to trigger Raya’s £27million option to buy at the end of the season, leaving Ramsdale’s future in doubt.With the 25-year-old rumoured to be leaving the Emirates Stadium this summer, Arsenal have already began scouting alternative options.Read More on Man UtdAccording to football journalist Christian Falk and Sport Bild, they are interested in German shot-stopper Ramaj.Manchester United and Chelsea are also understood to be monitoring the 22-year-old.United goalkeeper Andre Onana has endured a difficult season so far.In 35 games he has conceded 54 goals and kept ten clean sheets.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s second-choice keeper Altay Bayindir has been limited to just one FA Cup appearance at Newport since joining on the final day of the summer transfer window.As for Chelsea, Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Stamford Bridge as soon as he returns from his Real Madrid loan.’We have to be in the conversation’, says Mikel Arteta as Arsenal boss has his say on Kylian Mbappe transfer sagaThe Blues signed Robert Sanchez in a £25m transfer from Brighton last August, but he fell out of favour after suffering a knee injury in December with Djordje Petrovic taking over as Mauricio Pochettino’s No1.An exit for one of the three goalkeepers could open the door for Ramaj to join.Ramaj signed for Ajax last summer and has since made 26 appearances for the Eredivisie side. More

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      Newcastle ‘chasing Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann after Euro 2024’ with ex-Bayern Munich boss in demand

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      JULIAN NAGELSMANN is wanted by Newcastle if they choose to replace Eddie Howe this summer.The current Magpies boss only signed a new long-term deal back in August 2022.Newcastle are interested in appointing Julian Nagelsmann this summerCredit: RexHowever, his side have failed to reach the same heights as last season following an early Champions League exit.Newcastle are already 15 points adrift of the top four in 10th place, but did reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.And, with Champions League qualification looking unlikely, Newcastle are looking into the possibility of replacing Howe with Nagelsmann for next season, report Bild.The 36-year-old is currently bossing the German national team, having taken over in September on a deal until this summer’s Euros.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to the report, though, he has yet to decide whether he will extend his contract or return to club football.Nagelsmann has been away from club management since he was sacked by Bayern Munich in March 2023.In another potential boost to Newcastle’s hopes, Nagelsmann is represented by the same agency as defender Fabian Schar.Euro 2024 hosts Germany are set to take on Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland during the group stage this summer, with Nagelsmann currently preparing for his first tournament as boss.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe remains in high demand, with both Manchester United and Liverpool linked with the former RB Leipzig manager in recent months.Nagelsmann is reportedly on a two-man shortlist at Anfield, if the Reds fail to land Xabi Alonso as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement.Julian Nagelsmann talks about taking over as manager of the German football team Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also said to be an alternative option after impressing in Portugal. More

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      Arsenal ‘to AXE star man after getting fed up with injury record as Gunners draw up four-man shortlist as replacement’

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      ARSENAL are growing impatient with Gabriel Jesus’ persistent injury problems.The Gunners have already started drawing up a target list of strikers to lead their attack on more consistent basis.
      Arsenal will manage Gabriel Jesus through to the end of the season to avoid injury setbacksCredit: Alamy
      Jesus has suffered with persistent knee problems since joining Arsenal ahead of last seasonCredit: Rex
      Jesus has been out since January due to a knee issue, though he was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Newcastle.
      The Brazil international has been dogged by fitness problems since joining Arsenal ahead of last season.
      He was sidelined for three months during last term’s title race with Manchester City after suffering a knee injury during the World Cup.
      He was out of action for the start of this campaign after undergoing a procedure on his knee in the summer.
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      He then limped off the pitch against Sevilla in October with a complaint about his hamstring.
      The never-ending injury concerns are among the factors behind the club’s determination to sign a new central striker this summer.
      According to the Daily Mail, the four-man shortlist includes, Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen, Joshua Zirkzee and Viktor Gyokeres.
      Toney, who has also been linked to Chelsea and Manchester United, looks set to leave Brentford at the end of the season.
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      Ivan Toney is Arsenal’s top target to come in as strikerCredit: Getty
      Osimhen scored 31 goals across all competitions for Serie A champions Napoli last seasonCredit: Alamy
      The signing of any of these players would leave Jesus’ position vulnerable.
      He could be axed from the side he joined to restart his Premier League career after leaving Man City.
      Arsenal have covered Jesus’ absence in recent weeks by using Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz up front, though neither player is considered a long-term option in the No9 role.
      They will also look to sign a new central midfielder with Martin Zubimendi among the club’s targets, as Thomas Partey remains unavailable.
      Mikel Arteta ‘would QUIT Arsenal for Man Utd’ if Erik ten Hag leaves, claims club legend
      Arsenal’s strikers woes were more than evident during their 1-0 defeat to Porto in the Champions League last 16 first-leg last week.
      The Gunners failed to register a shot on target despite enjoying the majority of possession, before being left stunned by Galeno’s last-minute screamer.
      Graeme Souness and Rio Ferdinand have previously claimed that Arsenal are restricted in the race for major honours because they lack a ’25-goal-man’.
      Liverpool have Mohamed Salah who has averaged 20 goals per season for the last six years.
      While Man City have Erling Haaland, who already has 17 Premier League goals this term. More

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      How Man Utd had a line-up worth £500MILLION that they couldn’t even use as Ten Hag’s miserable season continues

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had more than £500million worth of talent unavailable for their defeat by Fulham.The Red Devils have been plagued by injuries for much of the campaign with Erik ten Hag’s options often limited.
      Erik ten Hag’s squad has been hit with injuries all season longCredit: PA
      And just when he started to get players such as Casemiro and Harry Maguire back from injury, the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw were struck down by injury.
      Hojlund had finally discovered his goalscoring touch with seven goals in six games but a muscle injury sidelined him last Saturday.
      And with Anthony Martial also absent – as he has been for the majority of the campaign – Ten Hag was forced to call on academy graduate Omari Forson, 19, in attack.
      Three academy players started in the 2-1 defeat including Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, with £70million Casemiro the most expensive star to feature.
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      That meant United were left with a more expensive absentee line-up than the one they fielded, with the likes of Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez and Jadon Sancho all missing.
      In total, United had £519m worth of talent missing from their starting line-up with two of those players – Sancho and Donny van de Beek – out on loan.
      Blockbuster summer signing Mount has started just four league games while Martinez and Tyrell Malacia have just seven starts between them, meaning United are down to bare bones at the back.
      To compound Ten Hag’s misery Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been unavailable since the Tottenham clash last month, while Maguire and Raphael Varane have also experienced injury woes.
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      The Red Devils were missing more than £500m worth of talent against Fulham
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      Ten Hag opted against starting £86m Antony and the flop could leave this summer after failing to make an impact with zero Premier League goals and assists this season.
      The Brazilian is one of 14 stars United could get rid of in the summer, potentially giving the club a saving of £1.9m per week in wages.
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      Mo Salah ‘has signed contract to play in Saudi Arabia next season’ says Premier League cult hero in bombshell claim

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      Ex-PREMIER LEAGUE star Mido has claimed fellow Egyptian Mohamed Salah will play in Saudi Arabia next season – insisting contracts have been signed.Liverpool icon Salah was the subject of a record £150million bid from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad last summer.
      Mo Salah is rumoured to be heading to Saudi this summerCredit: Alamy
      Mido was a cult hero at SpursCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The striker, 31, stayed put and has since helped Jurgen Klopp’s side push for a potential Quadruple.
      Salah has been at Anfield since 2017, and is under contract until 2025.
      But former Tottenham ace Mido is convinced a deal has already been done for the Egypt captain to move to the Middle East this summer.
      Now a broadcaster and pundit, 41-year-old Mido did not specify Salah’s future club.
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      But Al-Ittihad are expected to invest massively after falling 22 points behind current league leaders Al-Hilal.

      They raided Liverpool for Fabinho in a £40m deal last summer – in addition to signing superstars Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      Mido wrote on X: “Mohamed Salah will be in the Saudi League next season.
      “Contracts have been signed.”
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      Klopp signed the Egyptian talisman from Roma in a £43m deal seven years ago.
      But Klopp is due to leave Anfield at the end of the season – leaving Salah and other Liverpool stars questioning their futures at the club.
      Jurgen Klopp insists Mo Salah is 100% committed to Liverpool amidst speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia
      Fellow star and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he would wait until a new boss has been announced before deciding on whether he would stay at Liverpool for the upcoming years last month. More

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      I’m a former Man Utd star – Erik ten Hag needs Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s backing and here’s why he shouldn’t be sacked

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      ERIK TEN HAG should remain Manchester United manager for next season regardless of how he finishes this term.That is according to United hero Mikael Silvestre, who insist the club’s new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe should give Ten Hag his full backing because of the Dutchman’s success in the previous campaign.
      Erik ten Hag should remain Manchester United manager next seasonCredit: Getty
      Man Utd hero Mikael Silvestre insists Ten Hag proved his worth last seasonCredit: Getty
      The 54-year-old came under fire this term following a poor start that saw the Red Devils getting knocked out of the Champions League group stages and falling dangerously far away from the top four.
      The ex-Ajax boss has managed to turn things around after the holidays as he has won six out of eight matches, of which he only lost one, this year.
      Ten Hag is making a strong claim for a late top-four push but his position at the Old Trafford dugout still looks uncertain.
      Ratcliffe, who completed a £1.03billion takeover of 27.7 per cent of the club and is now in charge of sporting operations, hinted at major changes ahead of next season.
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      However, Silvestre remains adamant that the Dutch tactician should stay put as he has already showed he can work wonders with the right players.
      Ten Hag led United to a third-place finish on his debut campaign, won their first piece of silverware in six years after a Carabao Cup triumph and also made it to the FA Cup Final.
      Silvestre told SunSport on behalf of Betting Expert: “Yeah, I think he should be given time because of last season – the way the team behaved. The team performed and there was clear direction.
      “He needs to be given time to implement his ideas, to have the right players in the right positions to go back to winning ways and to be a dominant force again in the league.
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      “So I think he should be given time and the backing necessary in terms of time and investment.”
      Ten Hag has recently insisted he has Ratcliffe’s backing for the long term.
      Erik Ten Hag Press Conference ahead of Nottingham Forest in FA Cup
      The Dutch head coach has held a number of meetings recently with United’s new part owner and his right-hand man Sir David Brailsford.
      Ten Hag said: “We speak a lot. I have had many conversations with him and with Dave Brailsford about this club, about this team, about the structures.
      “We are very aligned, it totally fits with the ambitions I have, ambitions I had when I came in.” More