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      Juventus ‘join Man Utd in Michael Olise transfer race and ready to offer player in swap for Crystal Palace star’

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      JUVENTUS are interested in signing Michael Olise this summer, according to reports.The Crystal Palace star was the subject of a bid by Chelsea last year, while Manchester United have shown an interest ahead of the summer window.
      Michael Olise has attracted plenty of interest with his performances for Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Juve, however, believe that they may have found a way to trump their Premier League rivals in the race for Olise’s signature.
      According to the Telegraph, the Italian giants could offer Matias Soule in part-exchange for Olise.
      Soule, 20, has spent this season on loan at Frosinone.
      The winger has excelled with the Serie A side, scoring 10 goals in 23 appearances.
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      Prior to this season he played 21 times for Juventus’ first team, having joined from Velez Sarsfield as a teenager.
      Olise, meanwhile, has endured an injury-hit season at Selhurst Park.
      The French Under-21 international missed the first 11 games of the campaign with a hamstring issue.
      He subsequently scored six and assisted a further three goals in 11 games upon his return to action, only to suffer another hamstring injury.
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      Olise endured the setback 11 minutes into a substitute appearance at Brighton, with his side already trailing 3-0.
      Explaining his decision to bring his talisman on, then-boss Roy Hodgson said: “It boils down more to the fact that when there was a chance that he could be available, basically everyone got together and decided perhaps he can be available.
      Roy Hodgson confirms Michael Olise has another ‘serious’ injury in ‘devastating’ blow to Crystal Palace star
      “But we need to start him on the bench, maybe only bring him on in the second half, that’s where we all were.
      Then I suppose we strode blindly ahead, but it’s not easy when you’ve got a player like Olise on the bench to turn around and say ‘by the way you just sit there and watch the game because we don’t need you’.
      “That’s not quite so easy, and there was no indication from us that he was happy to do that, but of course Michael’s a quiet guy so that’s the other unfortunate part of this whole equation.
      “Another player might have come and said ‘I don’t think it’s worth it, I don’t think I need to go on, I’d rather have a bit more time’ – but we can’t expect that of him.
      “That’s not fair to expect that of him, he’s just going along with what he thinks the whole of the club thinks so it was the perfect storm in every respect.”
      Olise won’t be available to new boss OIiver Glasner for a while, having been ruled out for around two months.
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      Palace drew 1-1 at Everton under caretaker boss Paddy McCarthy on Monday night.
      The Eagles currently sit 15th in the Premier League table, five points above the relegation zone.

      Matias Soule has been in good form for Frosinone this seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Rhys Norrington-Davies out for season after horror injury at Luton with Sheffield United ace’s Euro 2024 hopes at risk

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      RHYS NORRINGTON-DAVIES’ injury curse has struck again after he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a hamstring issue.The Sheffield United defender, 24, limped off in the first half of the Premier League win at Luton on February 10.
      Rhys Norrington-Davies has been ruled out for the rest of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Norrington-Davies faces another lengthy layoff after only recently returning from 14 months of hell after injuring his other hamstring. 
      Blades boss Chris Wilder said: “We have lost Rhys for the season. You saw what happened to him last week. These are things that are really hurting us.”
      SunSport reported last week that Norrington-Davies will miss Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off bid next month.
      His latest blow occurred during a freak collision with the advertising board after sliding off the pitch.
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      The 13-cap defender was distraught leaving the Kenilworth Road pitch
      And fans were left “gutted” by their star’s rotten injury luck.
      The defender initially picked up a serious hamstring problem before the 2022 World Cup.
      He had been set to start for Wales in Qatar, having been born to Welsh parents in Saudi Arabia.
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      Now, he is out of the Dragons’ play-off semi-final against Finland in Cardiff on March 21.
      And would face a massive battle to recover in time for this summer’s tournament in Germany, if Wales make it.
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      But Norrington-Davies was instead forced to spend the next year on the sidelines as United won promotion back to the Premier League.
      He had finally returned to action last month in a huge boost to Chris Wilder.

      His presence back in the Blades XI was seen as a big shot in the arm for United’s survival hopes.
      But, unfortunately, it lasted just a handful of games. More

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      Man Utd ‘could snap up £60m-rated England star in huge transfer… if Dan Ashworth arrives in time’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could snap up £60million rated Marc Guehi if Dan Ashworth is appointed as the club’s sporting director in time.The current sporting director of Newcastle United, Ashworth has asked to leave St James’ Park after an approach by new Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Man Utd are eyeing up Crystal Palace star Marc GuehiCredit: Getty
      United are hoping to recruit Newcastle’s sporting director Dan Ashworth by the summerCredit: AFP
      New Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is already facing a battle to hold on to the club’s leading players this summer.
      Having succeeded Roy Hodgson, Glasner wants to lift Palace away from the relegation zone, with the club just five points above third-from-bottom Luton Town.
      But United plans to steal one of the Eagle’s key men in former Chelsea star Guehi.
      However, this is only likely to happen if Ashworth, whose current deal at Newcastle does not end until 2026, is appointed to the board at Old Trafford by the summer transfer window.
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      Ashworth was interested in signing Guehi for the Magpies and is known to be a fan of the player.
      Guehi joined Palace in 2021 for £18 million from Chelsea, who are not thought to have a straight buy-back agreement on the player.

      But the Blues are said to have a sell-on clause and a matching option they can use should they wish to enter the race to sign the star.
      The England international is contracted to Palace until 2026 and there is little hope the 23-year-old will sign a new deal.
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      This means his value will be the highest this summer and is expected to be around £60milion.
      While Liverpool are in line to also select a new sporting director as well as a new head coach to replace Jurgen Klopp at the end of the term.
      Roy Hodgson taken ill during Crystal Palace training with press conference cancelled
      With the Reds already placing Guehi as a top priority on their transfer target list.
      But depending on who takes on the leading role in the summer this could all change. More

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      Why is Man City vs Brentford not on TV?

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      MANCHESTER CITY will be looking to get back to winning ways after dropping points last week. Pep Guardiola’s side were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon.
      Man City and Brentford renew their rivalry for the second time in three weeksCredit: GETTY
      The visitors looking to get revenge following their 3-1 home defeatCredit: Getty
      This means that City are four points behind table-toppers Liverpool, but they do have a game in hand over their rivals.
      Jack Grealish is ruled out for the game following a muscle injury sustained in last week’s Champions League win over FC Copenhagen.
      The England international didn’t play in Saturday’s draw and is expected to be back in a few weeks.
      A positive for the Treble winners is the return of midfielder Mateo Kovacic to the squad following injury.

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      Why is Man City vs Brentford not on TV?
      Man City are hosting Brentford at 7.30pm on Tuesday night after the fixture was rearranged.
      The match was due to take place on Friday, December 23, but it had to be postponed due to City’s involvement in the Fifa Club World Cup.
      The original fixture wasn’t picked to be shown on TV when broadcasters made their selections for the December fixtures.
      And that meant it was due to be played at 3pm on Saturday – during the nationwide TV football blackout.
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      Therefore, the match cannot subsequently be picked up by Sky, TNT or Amazon Prime Video because the companies have a limited number of matches as part of their deals with the Premier League.

      So the fixture remains untelevised – just like Liverpool vs Brentford 24 hours later.
      Alternatively, highlights will be shown in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League later tonight at 10:30pm or on their YouTube channel.
      Phil Foden scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture at the Gtech Community StadiumCredit: Getty More

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      Chris Wilder fined £11,500 following ‘Sandwichgate’ rant at Crystal Palace as FA punish Sheffield United boss

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      CHRIS WILDER has been fined £11,500 for his “Sandwichgate” comments last month.The Sheffield United boss, 56, took issue with an assistant referee “eating a sandwich” after the Blades’ 3-2 defeat at Crystal Palace.
      Chris Wilder has been fined by the FACredit: Getty
      Wilder went to confront referee Tony Harrington after the match, which took place on January 30.
      He told BBC Sport at the time: “I’ve been to see the referee, I’ve told him that (every decision went against Sheffield United).
      “One of his assistants was eating a sandwich at the time and I thought that was a complete lack of respect.
      “Hopefully he was enjoying his sandwich while talking to a Premier League manager.”
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      Wilder was subsequently charged by the FA for breaching rule E3.1 in relation to media comments.
      In a statement, the FA confirmed: “Chris Wilder has been fined £11,500 for media comments that came after Sheffield United’s game against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday 30 January.
      “It was alleged that the manager’s comments constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or bring the game into disrepute.
      “Chris Wilder accepted this charge, and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed his fine following a hearing.”
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      After the game, the former Watford and Middlesbrough boss also fumed: “It’s yet again another ridiculous performance from the referee.
      “I was told by a Premier League referee, who I’ve known for a long time and who’s as honest as the day is long. He said get ready because every tight decision will go against you.
      Awkward handshake between Laura Woods and Chris Wilder live on TNT Sports leaves host wincing in pain
      “He said every 50/50 decision will go against you. We had two bookings in the first half of the game but they weren’t bookings. They were just a coming together.”
      Wilder’s £11,500 fine would have been enough to buy over 3,000 prawn sandwiches from M&S, but alas he may have to go without.
      The Blades are bottom of the Premier League with just 13 points from 25 games.
      They suffered their latest Bramall Lane thumping on Sunday, falling 5-0 to Brighton.
      Wilder, 56, could have bought over 3,000 prawn sandwiches with his £11,500Credit: Getty More

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      Jurgen Klopp confirms FIVE stars are ruled out for Carabao Cup final with Chelsea as Liverpool injury crisis worsens

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      JURGEN KLOPP has confirmed five stars who won’t make the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.The injury crisis has deepened at Liverpool after Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones were forced off in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Brentford.
      Jurgen Klopp has revealed five stars are set to miss the Carabao Cup final on SundayCredit: Alamy
      Diogo Jota was forced off the pitch in Liverpool’s win against Brentford on SaturdayCredit: Alamy
      Curtis Jones was also withdrawn from the game after picking up an injuryCredit: PA
      The Reds squad is running low ahead of their trip to Wembley on Sunday, where they will aim to grab their first bit of silverware of the season.
      Jota, Jones, Trent Alexander Arnold, Alisson Becker, and Dominik Szoboszlai will all be sidelined for the game.
      During Klopp’s press conference for Wednesday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool he said: “Diogo Jota’s knee issue, ruled out — with him, it will take more than a month.
      “Alisson with a muscle injury, ruled out.
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      “Curtis with a bone ligament issue, ruled out.
      “Trent and Szoboszlai, not ready yet.
      Alexander-Arnold sustained a knee injury during the victory over Burnley on February 10.
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      While shot-stopper Alisson was ruled out of Liverpool’s win at Brentford due to a muscle injury sustained in training.
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      The Brazilian keeper hoped that he could be between the posts for the final, but his injury has delayed his comeback by another month.
      Virgil van Dijk breaks all-time Liverpool record vs Brentford before admitting on live TV that he had no idea
      And Szoboszlai suffered an injury during the win over Chelsea on January 31, following a hamstring issue.
      Their injuries add to a growing list of Reds stars who were already sidelined, including Thiago and Joel Matip.
      Liverpool’s Injury List
      Thiago Alcantara – Muscle injury
      Trent Alexander-Arnold – Knee injury
      Stefan Bajcetic – Fitness issue
      Alisson Becker- Muscle injury
      Ben Doak – Knee injury
      Curtis Jones – Ankle injury
      Diogo Jota – Knee injury
      Joel Matip – Anterior cruciate ligament injury
      Darwin Nunez – Currently being assessed
      Dominik Szoboszlai – Hamstring injury

      Trent Alexander-Arnold has picked up a knee injuryCredit: Getty
      Alisson Becker sustained a muscle injury in trainingCredit: EPA
      Dominik Szoboszlai suffered an hamstring blow during Liverpool’s win against ChelseaCredit: Rex More

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      Jordan Henderson furiously slammed by former Premier League star for having ‘zero quality’ as Ajax move turns sour

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      FORMER Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart has launched a scathing attack on Jordan Henderson – claiming the England midfielder has “zero quality.”And the former Dutch international claimed Liverpool icon Henderson will leave everyone unhappy at Ajax.
      Rafael van der Vaart claimed Jordan Henderson has ‘zero quality’Credit: Getty
      The ex-Tottenham star said Henderson will leave Ajax very unhappyCredit: Getty
      Henderson joined the Amsterdam giants in January from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq amid high expectations.
      He has since been appointed captain but has yet to win in four appearances.
      Van der Vaart, who began his successful career with Ajax, has slammed the 33-year-old on Dutch TV.
      VdV, 41, fumed: “Ajax have brought in players with zero quality.  The club will now have to see out the rest of the season.
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      “They have brought in Jordan Henderson.  All he does is to play a little pass out wide, or a little pass back.
      “But nobody will be happy with that.
      “You’ll see on Thursday that they will get through their Conference League tie against Bodo/Glimt with all the luck in the world.
      “Afterwards it’s best for them to get knocked out, and to make a fresh start next season.
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      “As an Ajax man my heart bleeds.  I don’t know what I can say about them any more.”
      Ajax is fifth in the Eredivisie, 26 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven.
      Jordan Henderson reveals he DID go to Saudi Arabia for the money as Liverpool legend opens up on controversial transfer
      NEC Nijmegen held them to a 2-2 home draw on Sunday after conceding a 95th-minute equaliser.
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      ‘He’s the closest England will get to having Ballon d’Or winner’ says Premier League boss.. and it’s not Jude Bellingham

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      THOMAS FRANK believes Phil Foden is England’s best chance of Ballon d’Or glory.Foden, 23, has 15 goals and ten assists in all competitions for Manchester City this season.
      Thomas Frank has tipped Phil Foden to one day win the Ballon d’OrCredit: Rex
      Foden is the closest England will get to a Ballon d’Or winner, according to FrankCredit: Getty
      Ahead of their Etihad clash, Brentford boss Frank said: “Foden is a very good player.
      “He’s the closest England will get to a Ballon d’Or winner in the future. He has that potential, that level.”
      Tuesday’s match was pushed back from December as City were in Saudi Arabia, winning the Club World Cup.
      Foden was a hat-trick hero in the 3-1 win at the Bees 15 days ago.
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      And Frank added: “He influences the game in so many ways.
      “The last game, he got on the end of three situations and scored.
      “He works very hard. He has a good mentality.”
      Frank’s assessment comes despite Jude Bellingham coming the closest to winning the Ballon d’Or in 2023 of the current crop of English talent.
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      The 20-year-old finished 18th in the voting for the latest edition of the award, one place ahead of Harry Kane.
      Meanwhile, he won both the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy, a pair of awards handed to the best under-21 player in the world.
      Jude Bellingham tips Phil Foden for stunning position change with England stars at centre of midfield selection dilemma
      Bellingham has been in fine form for Real Madrid this season after his record move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      He has scored 16 goals in 21 LaLiga appearances, making him the league’s current top scorer.
      Golden Boy winner Jude Bellingham was the highest placed Englishman in the 2023 Ballon d’or votingCredit: Getty More