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      How Tottenham’s Harry Kane buyback clause really works and why Bayern Munich star may be unlikely to trigger it

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      TOTTENHAM fans were left dreaming about Harry Kane’s return to the club last night – but the buyback clause has a lot more to it than meets the eye.The 30-year-old England captain, 30, left boyhood club Spurs for Bayern Munich in a £104m move last month.
      Tottenham’s buyback clause for Harry Kane is more complicated than first thoughtCredit: EPA
      That brought an end to an incredible stint in North London that saw him net 280 goals to become the club’s record goalscorer.
      Two years after failing to push through a switch to Manchester City, Kane finally secured his exit after chairman Daniel Levy’s hand was forced.
      The striker had entered the final 12 months of his contract, and facing the prospect of losing their talisman for nothing in June 2024, they decided to cash in.
      However, Levy revealed last night at a fans’ forum that Tottenham have a buyback clause to re-sign Kane from Bayern.
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      The star, who penned a four-year deal with Bayern until 2027, has scored four goals in five games under ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel so far in Germany.
      But Levy’s claims whetted the appetite for a sensational comeback for the hotshot.
      However, now the Daily Mail has revealed that the buyback clause is not a straight-forward one.
      And they also state that there are doubts over whether he would want to while Levy is still at the club. 
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      Their report states that “multiple sources have indicated that while there is a mechanism that could open the door to Spurs re-signing Kane, it is believed the facility is not a simple buyback clause”.
      They state that they have been informed that the clause only provides Spurs with the first option on Kane should he return to England.
      But it is not believed to include a fixed price – meaning they would need to negotiate a fee with Bayern.
      They also stated that neither Tottenham nor Kane’s representatives would confirm the specifics of the clause when asked.
      Tensions are also believed to have mounted between Levy and Kane during the player’s final days at the club.
      The Spurs chief was desperate to avoid losing Kane for nothing and pushed for him to pen a new deal to keep his value up – something the forward showed “no inclination” of doing. 
      Levy is then reportedly said to have become “increasingly difficult in his approach to sanctioning” his departure and is said to have “pushed back on parts of the deal that Kane and the Bundesliga club believed were agreed”.
      This then reportedly “led to the striker having to miss his originally scheduled flight to Germany” and caused “a delay in the deal being finalised”.
      Additionally, Kane “was blocked from re-entering Spurs’ Enfield HQ in the hours leading up to his departure”. More

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      Eagle-eyed Tottenham fans spot £15million of summer transfers are in squad for cup clash vs League Two side

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      TOTTENHAM new boys Alejo Veliz and Ashley Phillips were named in the club’s Under-21 squad for their EFL Trophy clash with Colchester United on Tuesday.Veliz, 20, joined the Lilywhites in a £12million transfer from Rosario Central last month, while Phillips, 18, completed a £3m switch from Blackburn just a few days before.
      Ashley Phillips started for Spurs against ColchesterCredit: Rex
      Alejo Veliz started on the benchCredit: Instagram @SpursOfficial
      Both players are yet to make a senior appearance for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
      But they have already been introduced to the U21’s.
      Phillips was named in the starting line-up ahead of Tuesday’s match against Colchester, while Veliz had a spot on the bench.
      And eagle-eyed fans were surprised to see the duo involved.
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      One person took to X to write: “That’s a very strong team. Very excited to see Ashley Phillips again and hopefully we get to see a glimpse of Alejo Veliz.”
      Another added: “VELIZZZZZZ, please score!”
      A third fan commented: “All I’m seeing is W and clean sheet. Would love to see Veliz get some minutes.”
      While a fourth said: “What a team! Veliz on the bench as well!”
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      The striker was introduced in the 62nd minute of the match to replace Will Lankshear.
      Tottenham went on to win 5-0 thanks to two goals apiece from Jamie Donley and Jude Soonsup-Bell, and Lankshear’s strike.
      The Lilywhites now top Group L in the EFL Trophy. More

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      Tottenham have BUY-BACK clause to re-sign Harry Kane after £100m exit, chairman Daniel Levy sensationally tells fans

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      DANIEL LEVY claims Tottenham have a buy-back clause to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern Munich.The Spurs chairman made the sensational claim at a fans’ forum on Tuesday.
      Daniel Levy claims Spurs have a buy-back clause to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern MunichCredit: Alamy
      Levy reportedly made the claim at a Spurs fans’ forum on TuesdayCredit: AFP
      Kane, 30, departed his boyhood club for the German champions in a £100million transfer over the summer.
      It brought an end to an incredible Tottenham career, during which the England captain netted 280 goals in 435 games.
      However, club chief Levy claims Spurs may not have seen the last of the legendary forward.
      Speaking at a Tottenham fan forum on Tuesday, Levy reportedly declared: “There is a buy-back clause.”
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      It is unclear what the figure is, or when Spurs can reactivate it.
      Kane penned a four-year deal with Bayern until 2027, as the Germans smashed their transfer record with a £100m agreement.
      He has so far netted four goals in five games under ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel.
      But he missed out on the chance to win his first-ever career trophy as Bayern lost the German Super Cup final 3-0 to RB Leipzig.
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      As for Spurs, they seem to be enjoying life post-Kane.
      New boss Ange Postecoglou has guided them to second in the table with four wins from five games.
      Reflecting on the Aussie’s style of management, Levy added: “He’s just a normal bloke, direct and honest, he doesn’t play games, doesn’t say one thing to me and another to someone else, and this club needed to go back to its roots.
      “There was a lot of pressure on me, (Spurs) needed a manager to focus on the team, youth, the club, and be part of the team. He’s a breath of fresh air.”
      Postecoglou also had his say on Kane’s exit, as well as Spurs’ transfer signings.
      The former Celtic supremo said: “We had more targets but Brennan [Johnson] was a great signing, the right profile a great guy, he will play the way we play. 
      “I left Daniel to his own work but pestered the people around him.
      “With Harry leaving it could have been chaotic but I felt everyone dealt with it well. In the cold light of day I felt we ended up in a good place after the window.”
      Levy added: “I want to win as much as anyone else. The frustration of not winning and the pressure from some players and a large part of the fan base impacted me, it was a lot of pressure. 
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      “We came so close with Mauricio Pochettino and we changed strategy and hired win-now managers. It didn’t work, wrong hires. 
      “So maybe it will take longer, maybe we need this strategy and that’s why I hired Ange.” More

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      Italy wonderkid Udogie is hitting right notes at Tottenham after flying start – and Azzurri call-up may not be far away

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      DESTINY UDOGIE was born in Verona, the setting from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – and it is fair to say the Spurs fans have fallen in love with the left-back already.The Italian, 20, born to Nigerian parents was actually signed last summer from Udinese for £15million.
      A young Destiny Udogie at Hellas Verona. Credit: Andrea Molinari of Gianlucadimarzio.com
      But with Antonio Conte already having Ivan Perisic and Ryan Sessegnon on the left, it was thought best that the whizkid return to the club that sold him for a season-long loan.
      Now he is flourishing in the Premier League but not in the position the club originally signed him for at wing-back under Conte, but as an inverted full-back in Ange Postecoglou’s attack-minded, 4-3-3 system.
      Supporters have been hugely impressed with rapid Udogie’s composure and talent on the ball, becoming an auxiliary midfielder at times, as well as his defensive discipline.
      Udogie has been a revelation so far this season
      He has already grabbed two assists in the top flight and at such a tender age, his potential is huge.
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      Yet with the focus primarily on new boss Postecoglou, plus James Maddison and Yves Bissouma stealing the limelight, Udogie’s quick impact may have gone under the radar for fans outside the club.
      The defender’s last name is pronounced ‘ooh-doggy’ and his Nigerian first name of Iyenoma translates to ‘Good News’.
      His dad Franklin has been a driving force in his career, never missing a home game of his son’s back in Italy even on a Sunday when Udogie Snr would attend church. 
      But it was actually his mum Kate who first encouraged his passion for the game after noticing, as Udogie himself told SunSport in Perth this July, that “when I was a baby, I was kicking everything I saw around the house”.
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      Then when Kate was taking older brother Uwa to football practice, she convinced the coach to allow a tearful Destiny to play too.
      Kate told Gianlucadimarzio.com: “Destiny couldn’t stop crying. He wanted to be with Uwa. So I asked the coach to let them train together. He was four years old, Uwa was five. That’s how it all started.”
      Destiny quickly impressed while at local side Nogara, with one on-looker from affiliated club Atalanta, not believing the youngster was actually six by the way he played and, according to Franklin, wanted to check his documents just to be sure!
      Nonetheless, it was a case of try, try, try again for Udogie when it came to joining hometown side Hellas Verona, who rejected him twice after trials.
      Allegedly, it was only thanks to the father of an older team-mate who played in Destiny’s brother’s team alerting the Hellas to the future Spurs star’s talents that he finally joined the Venetian side.
      Udogie played up the ranks with Verona before a move to Udinese in 2021, initially on loan and then permanently.
      His fantastic season with the Bianconeri, netting five Serie A goals, alerted Spurs and Inter Milan but it was the former who won his signature.
      A young Udogie with his family. Credit: Andrea Molinari of Gianlucadimarzio.com
      Back he went to Udinese for the campaign where he did not quite hit the same heights, performing brilliantly against the big sides like AC Milan and Napoli but less well against the lesser sides, as the team won between October and March.
      There was also an incident with a car accident where Udogie lost control of his Mercedes around 3am and crashed into the front of a bar, destroying 12 chairs, three tables, two umbrellas, five large plant-holders and about ten plants.
      The owner described the damage as if “a bomb went off”. Udogie apologised and was fined.
      Udogie was kicking a ball around from a very early age. Credit: Andrea Molinari of Gianlucadimarzio.com
      Udogie, who idolised Real Madrid legend Marcelo as a kid, has certainly put any dip in form from last term well and truly behind him at Spurs, where he has hit the ground running.
      He has fit in extremely well into Postecoglou’s team – and the same can be said off the pitch.
      Udogie is particularly close to fellow Italian and new signing Guglielmo Vicario, who has described the left-back as like his “little brother”.
      But the huge tennis and basketball fan also gets on with pretty much everyone in the squad, helped by his laid-back character who appears unfazed by anything. 
      That latter attribute has certainly helped him put in some mature displays in the few games he has played so far, as has the fact that he will have had 80 senior games under his belt when he starts at home to Sheffield United on Saturday.
      Udogie in action as a youngster. Credit: Andrea Molinari of Gianlucadimarzio.com
      Postecoglou certainly seems to trust him already – the Aussie is a big believer in if you are good enough, you are old enough – and has been pleased with Udogie’s punctuality.
      The Spurs boss said: “He’s been great.
      “I think with Destiny, Micky (Van de Ven) and Pape Sarr, these 20-year-olds, 21-year-olds, and say to them look, ‘You’re not going to be judged on your performances in these early games, not by me, so just go out there and play’.
      “I think they’ve embraced that. They’ve enjoyed that freedom and belief that there was nothing that was going to happen out there that was going to say to me that they’re never going to be a player for this football club, because I was putting them out there.
      “But for them it’s not easy, just putting them out there in the Premier League. It wasn’t just one I was putting in, it was three or four.
      “We spoke about it as a coaching staff, for that first team selection, it could have been easier to go safer. Absolutely.
      “But we needed to change and we needed to challenge things. Guys like Destiny and Micky and these players who have not just gone in there and found their feet, they’ve gone in there and tried to smash it. That’s what I want.”
      Yet there is still some surprise within the club at just how well Udogie has taken to the Premier League, given most foreign signings, particularly young ones, need time to settle.
      His hot form is expected to drop off a bit, as most youngsters fluctuate with their performances.
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      But with the way he is going, it seems a first call-up to Italy’s senior side will not be far away.
      Indeed, reports from his homeland suggest Azzurri chief Luciano Spalletti sees Udogie as one of a handful of starlets he may bring into the fold next month. More

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      Gareth Bale says ‘the sky is the limit’ for new big-money Tottenham transfer as he backs him to improve

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      GARETH BALE has said the “sky is the limit” for Tottenham and Wales star Brennan Johnson.Spurs brought the forward to the Lane from Nottingham Forest in a £47.5million deadline day deal.
      Gareth Bale backed Brennan Johnson to be a success for Spurs at the Celebrity Pro Am PGA ChampionshipCredit: Getty
      Johnson scored eight goals and registered three assists in 33 league appearances during his debut season in the Premier League.
      The 22-year-old is in line to make his Tottenham debut this weekend as Spurs welcome Sheffield United to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
      Wales captain and former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has already described Johnson’s potential as “scary” but admitted that he wished the forward hadn’t signed for Tottenham.
      Bale echoed Ramsey’s praise for Johnson when talking to Sky Sports at the PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am at Wentworth.
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      On Johnson’s potential, the former Real Madrid winger said: “He’s doing well, he’s doing well.
      “I think the more he plays now in the top flight, the better he’ll get. Like you said, the sky is the limit.
      “I think as long as he’s playing football and improving, it’s good for Tottenham and it’s good for Wales also.”
      Reacting to Ramsey’s comments, Bale also managed to get in a dig at his former North London rivals, saying he was happy with Johnson’s choice of Premier League club and saying it was: “Better than Arsenal.”
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      Bale also revealed that he was a fan of new Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou and said: “Yeah it’s great, they’ve got their style back. I think that’s something that the club was looking for as well after seeing how he performed and played at Celtic.
      “[It’s a] Great start and hopefully there’s more to come from the team and then there’ll just keep getting better and better with the new manager and the new kind of style.
      “Hopefully they can put themselves up there and give themselves a chance.”
      Bale was also asked about Jude Bellingham, who has had an electrifying impact at Bale’s former club Real Madrid since joining this summer.
      The 20-year-old has five goals and one assist in his four LaLiga games so far this season.
      And Bale has backed him to continue that success, saying: “He’s obviously had a great start at Madrid. He’s scoring goals which is important, especially at a club like that.
      “To get off to a good start at a club like Madrid is obviously important. He’s doing well and hopefully he can keep doing well and keep doing Britain proud.” More

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      The No10 shirt is my favourite and I have a tattoo of it – but I didn’t want Harry Kane’s shirt when I joined Tottenham

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      JAMES MADDISON has inherited Harry Kane’s No 10 shirt at Tottenham – but is adamant that he would rather the club’s all-time record scorer had stayed.The midfielder has No10 tattooed on his leg and took it over at Spurs following Kane’s departure for Bayern Munich in a £100million deal.
      James Maddison has inherited Tottenham’s No10 from Harry KaneCredit: Rex
      Maddison has a No10 shirt tattooed on his legCredit: Getty
      The midfielder is on England duty with Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      And Maddison also believes Tottenham are now a work of art under Ange Postecoglou.
      Maddison said: “I was definitely not waiting for the No10 shirt. I didn’t want it to become free because that meant one thing.
      “I didn’t want Harry to leave but when he did, and the No10 shirt became free and the club asked me, then of course I wanted to wear it.
      “It’s my favourite number. I’ve got it tattooed on me, I loved that number growing up as a kid and was never going to say ‘no’.

      “I wasn’t naive enough to go there thinking there wasn’t a chance Harry Kane could leave Tottenham. I wasn’t going to Tottenham for Harry Kane.”
      Maddison reckons boss Postecoglou has ensured Spurs are suffering ‘no hangover’ from the miserable reigns of Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho.
      And they have managed OK so far without Kane.
      Maddison added: “I knew there was a chance Harry could leave but it wasn’t all doom and gloom.
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      “There was such a good feel with the new manager coming in and new players, and I didn’t feel any hangover from the previous managers.
      “There were connotations around more negative, defensive football and I didn’t feel any hangover from that.
      “Everyone was on a fresh slate and there was a really good energy and feel about the club.
      “I think Harry’s the best No9 in the world and I would have loved to have played with him for more than a couple of pre-season games.
      “But Bayern’s a massive club and I wish Harry all the best.
      “Harry’s probably the best player to ever play for Tottenham, he’s definitely up there as one of the greats. He’s cemented his legacy as a legend and had nothing left to prove.
      “But we’ve got some brilliant players at Spurs. The front line and especially, we can be so fluid with how the manager wants us to play.”
      Maddison is loving life under new Spurs boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: Getty More

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      Eric Dier holds talks with Daniel Levy after being frozen out at Spurs with Saudi transfer window to slam shut

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      ERIC DIER has reportedly held talks with Daniel Levy over his future at Tottenham amid speculation around a move to Saudi Arabia. Dier has been frozen out at Spurs since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou and is yet to be featured in a match day squad this season.
      Daniel Levy arranged talks with Eric Dier over his future at TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      Dier has been left out of the match day squad for every game this seasonCredit: Getty
      It would appear he is not part of new boss Ange Postecoglou’s plansCredit: Getty
      And according to The Telegraph, the 29-year-old sat down with Tottenham chairman Levy last week for a “frank” conversation.
      The details of the chat have been kept private, but it is said the meeting was amicable.
      Dier has been with Spurs for nine years and has always been a key member of their team during that time.
      But things have changed under Postecoglou’s regime and it would appear he is no longer part of the North London club’s plans.
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      The Englishman has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, but a move will have to be tied up quickly with the deadline rapidly approaching.
      The Saudi window shuts at 10pm UK time on Thursday night which could make an exit from Spurs difficult.
      But last season’s eighth place finishers may want to get a deal sorted as Dier is hurtling towards the end of his current contract.
      The centre-back’s terms are set to expire in the summer after he penned his last deal back in 2020.
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      Dier isn’t the only Tottenham player seemingly frozen out of the first team equation either.
      Former captain Hugo Lloris has also been away from the match day squads at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is understood to have also spoken with Levy about his future.
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      Saudi transfer deadline day LIVE: Liverpool face £215m Mo Salah bid, Gerrard wants Jadon Sancho, John Terry EXCLUSIVE

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry is on the verge of agreeing a deal to manage Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabbab, SunSport can exclusively reveal. The former England defender has had stints as an assistant coach with Aston Villa and Leicester, but now he’s set to be Saudi’s latest managerial recruit, following in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool have been offered a staggering £215million for winger Mohammed Salah.
      Al-Ittihad made the eye-watering bid just hours after the Reds rejected £150m, and the Saudi Pro League window is still open until Thursday.
      Elsewhere, Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly wanted by Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq.
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      Stay up to date with all the latest from the world of transfer news as the window slams shut.
      Demarai Gray deal details
      Demarai Gray has joined Al-Ettifaq after a turbulent exit from Everton.
      Gray moved to the Middle East following in an £8million deal between the two clubs.
      The 27-year-old penned a four-year deal with Steven Gerrard’s side earlier this week after falling out with the Toffees’ manager Sean Dyche.
      The winger hit out at Dyche last week on social media after falling out of favour at Goodison Park with the following post:
      Everton fans have always been great with me. But it’s so difficult to play for someone who doesn’t show you respect as a personDemarai Gray
      Rooney linked with Birmingham
      DC United manager Wayne Rooney could be set for a shock return to English football as Birmingham are keeping tabs.
      Rooney, 37, cast doubt over his future with the MLS club earlier this week with his contract set to expire in December.
      And now the Manchester United legend could be given a way out as the Championship side emerge as a possible destination.
      The Blues, part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, made a strong start to the season under John Eustace – who has a contract until 2025.
      SunSport understands the club is preparing for the eventuality of Eustace leaving the club.
      There is no indication he will be sacked but he has been mooted as a possible successor to Michael Beale at Rangers should the Scottish giants seek a replacement.
      Terry to Al-Shabab
      Chelsea legend John Terry has verbally agreed to become the head coach of Al-Shabab.
      According to Sky Sports, Terry is set for his first ever role as a manager.
      The 42-year-old was approached by the Saudi club’s chiefs around a month ago and has been offered a contract of at least two years and up to four if it is rubber stamped as expected.
      The former England international is currently working on a one-year deal as a consultant in the Blues’ academy.
      The West Londoners have already said they will not stand in his way as a mark of respect to his service to them over almost two decades.
      That is despite the fact a departure will be a big blow to their youth team losing such a figurehead from their camp.
      Gerrard eyes Sancho
      Al-Ettifaq are keeping tabs on Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho before the Saudi Arabian summer transfer window slams shut tonight.
      According to CBS, Steven Gerrard’s side is set to make a dramatic last-minute loan move for Sancho,.
      The winger appears to have no future at Old Trafford having fallen out with manager Erik Ten Hag after lashing out on social media against him.
      The England international’s options are obviously limited but Saudi Arabia and Turkey represent potential options.
      And it appears the 23-year-old could be following Demarai Gray over to Al-Ettifaq to ply his trade under manager Gerrard.
      Mohamed Salah – What we know
      Al-Ittihad are determined to sign Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah today before the Saudi transfer window slams shut at 10pm BST.
      The Reds have been adamant they are unwilling to sell Salah and their resolve has truly been put to the test.
      As per SunSport’s Steve Brenner, the Saudi champions offered a world record £215million for the star forward.
      The Egypt international has been offered a staggering £2.45m a week to quit Anfield with extra incentives.
      The 31-year-old has been tempted with a large percentage of shirt sales, a £55,000 win bonus as well as ambassadorial roles for at least three major Saudi companies for the duration of his contract.
      That could be worth an extra £18m with each firm willing to pay the ex-Roma star £6m each.
      Al-Ettifaq troll Liverpool and rivals
      Al-Ettifaq have trolled rivals Al-Ittihad in their announcement video for Demarai Gray.
      The video used a retro-arcade style and showed the team browsing players to buy from the Premier League.
      The team picked Liverpol and attempted to pick to choose Salah before an image of an angry Jurgen Klopp popped up saying “NO!”
      The ‘player’ then scrolls across to sign Gray.
      The extraordinary clip alludes to Al-Ittihad’s transfer pursuit of Salah and the side may try one last time before the Saudi deadline tonight.
      Lyon want to appoint Julen Lopetgui
      Lyon have made former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui their primary target for their vacant managerial role.
      The club sacked Laurent Blanc following a poor start to the season and had attempted to appoint Graham Potter earlier today.
      Potter though, did not feel the timing was right on the move.
      Lyon have now turned their efforts towards appointing Lopetegui who left Wolves this summer due to a dispute over transfers.
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      Al-Ettifaq to make offer for Sancho
      Al-Ettifaq are set to make a dramatic last-minute loan move for Jadon Sancho, according to CBS.
      The winger appears to have no future at the club having fallen out with manager Erik Ten Hag.
      His options are obviously limited by the European transfer being closed but Saudi Arabia and Turkey represent potential options.
      And it appears he could be following Demarai Gray over to Al-Ettifaq to ply his trade under manager Steven Gerrard.
      Demarai Gray presented as an Al-Ettifaq player
      Demarai Gray has officially been unveiled as an Al-Ettifaq player after penning a four year deal with the club.
      The winger will link up with former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson as well as Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who is the Dammam side’s manager.
      Everton will receive £8million for his signature – a significant profit on the £1.8m they paid to sign him in 2021.

      Manchester City sold Cole Palmer after he placed demands on Guardiola
      FourFourTwo report that Manchester City sold Cole Palmer after he asked Pep Guardiola for increased playing time this season.
      Having made 40 appearances in three seasons since making the step up to senior football, the 21-year-old wanted to become a more regular member of the starting XI and believed the departure of Mahrez opened that door for him.
      However, Pep could not guarantee that Palmer would be given minutes going forward this season.
      So when Chelsea made their £45million offer, all sides welcomed the potential exit.
      Lingard to play for West Ham today
      Jesse Lingard will play for West Ham today in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
      The club are weighing up giving Lingard a cotract after his release by Nottingham Forest.
      He has been training with the club over the summer and Moyes still thinks fondly of his time with West Ham on a short term loan in 2021.
      Lingard did however reject The Hammers last summer to join Forest, which has led to some reluctance on the club’s side to give him a playing contract just yet.
      Details on Gravenberch transfer
      The Athletic report that Liverpool had held talks regarding the signing of Ryan Gravenberch all the way back in April as they looked to reinforce their midfield.
      The signing had been presented as an opportunistic one in some sections of the media – with United also reportedly being in for the midfielder on loan.
      But it turns out Liverpool had been in regular contact with the player and his father from April onwards, with Gravenberch growing frustrated over his role at Bayern.
      Thomas Tuchel had limited the player’s game time as he prefers to operate with two out and out 6’s rather than a player like Gravenberch who is much more box to box.
      Gravenberch’s £35million transfer was confirmed in the closing days of the window with Bayern finally realising they were better off cashing in rather than keeping a player that was unhappy at his lack of game time.
      Demarai Gray signs for Al-Ettifaq
      Demarai Gray has signed for Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq.
      The winger joins the club on a four year deal, with Everton receiving £8million for his services.
      Gray made his desire to leave Everton clear last week, posting on his Instagram story: “[It’s] difficult to play for someone who doesn’t show you respect as a person”
      Everton have made a healthy profit on Gray, having signed him for just £1.8million in 2021.
      John Terry to become Al-Shabbab head coach
      John Terry has verbally agreed to become the head coach of Al-Shabbab, according to Sky Sports.
      The role will be John Terry’s first as a manager.
      Terry, 42, was approached by bosses at Al-Shabab around a month ago and has been offered a contract of at least two years and up to four if it is rubber stamped as expected.
      He is currently working on a one year deal as a consultant in the Chelsea academy.
      Chelsea have already said they will not stand in his way as a mark of respect to his service to them over almost two decades – even though it will be a big blow to their youth team losing such a figurehead from their camp.
      Eric Dier holds talks with Levy
      The Telegraph report that Eric Dier held talks with Daniel Levy this week after being frozen out by new manager Ange Postecoglou.
      The talks were apparently cordial, with no suggestion that there has been a row or a fall out between Dier and Postecoglou.
      The details of the meeting were kept private but it is likely that Dier wanted clarity on his position within the squad after falling down the pecking order behind 19-year-old centre-back Ashley Phillips.
      There is some interest in Dier from clubs in Saudi Arabia so that will be one to keep an eye on today.
      Although it is more likely Dier will see out the remaining year of his Spurs contract before moving to a European club on a free next summer.
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      Tebas regrets Messi decision
      LaLiga boss Javier Tebas has told Fabrizio Romano that he regrets that Lionel Messi will not finish his career at Barcelona.
      Messi held talks with the club over the summer about a return to the Nou Camp but ultimately opted to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      Tebas said on the matter: “Leo Messi didn’t finish his career at Barcelona because they couldn’t find an agreement.
      “I wish he could have finished his career in LaLiga. It would have been the best for him, for me, and for Barcelona.”

      Potter rejects Lyon
      Graham Potter has turned down the chance to take over as Lyon boss, according to reports.
      Potter was the club’s number one target after they parted ways with Laurent Blanc following a difficult start to the season.
      But according to Sky, Potter has turned down the move.
      He reportedly felt as though now was not the right time to take on the job, despite being intrigued by the project.
      Potter has been out of a job since being sacked by Chelsea in April this year.
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      John Terry set for Saudi move
      John Terry is set to begin his managerial career in the Saudi league as manager of Al-Shabbab.
      Terry, 42, was approached by bosses at Al-Shabab around a month ago and has been offered a contract of at least two years and up to four if it is rubber stamped as expected.
      He is currently working on a one year deal as a consultant in the Chelsea academy.
      Chelsea have already said they will not stand in his way as a mark of respect to his service to them over almost two decades – even though it will be a big blow to their youth team losing such a figurehead from their camp.
      Saudi deadline day
      Today marks the last day that Saudi clubs can make transfers before the window re-opens in January.
      It could be a busy day with many Premier League sides still seeing the league as an ideal place to shift their deadwood for a good price.
      But the window also represents a threat for some clubs, particularly Liverpool.
      Al-Ittihad are desperate to complete a move for Mo Salah and could test Liverpool’s resolve one last time with a bid north of £200million.
      Man Utd could move for Palhinha
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha. 
      The Portuguese star looked set to move to Bayern Munich this summer, but saw a deadline day move collapse after the cottagers couldn’t find a suitable replacement. 
      And The Athletic are now reporting that United could move for the 28-year-old in January. 
      They would face competition still from Bayern who are said to remain interested in re-entering the race for Palhinha’s signature by The Evening Standard.
      Mbappe not ruling out Prem switch
      Kylian Mbappe is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League next summer.
      The PSG star has just one year remaining on his current deal before he becomes a free agent next year.
      And according to L’Equipe, Liverpool is still a potential destination for the French superstar.
      However it has been widely reported that Mbappe is keen on a move to Real Madrid with PSG officials convinced a deal has already been agreed.
      It is most likely that the World Cup winner will head to Los Blancos next season.
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      Pepe heading for Trabzonspor
      Nicolas Pepe is reportedly edging closer to a move to Trabzonspor.
      According to Foot Mercarto, the Turkish outfit are advancing talks with Pepe over a deal. 
      The move would see the Ivorian join Trabzonspor on a one-year contract if all goes to plan. 
      The Gunners winger has also been linked with a move to Besiktas and also to Saudi Arabia, but it looks as if they could be off. 
      Pepe joined Arsenal in 2019 for £72million, but has failed to live up to his price tag.
      Salah saga ‘over’
      Mohamed Salah’s transfer saga with Al-Ittihad is reportedly over.
      The Liverpool forward has been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabian outfit with the club said to be willing to pay The Reds up to £200m for his services.
      But it looks like the saga could have finally come to an end before Saudi’s transfer deadline day.
      According to Foot Mercato, Salah will now stay at Liverpool and won’t be making a move to the Middle East this summer.
      The news will come as music to the ears of Jurgen Klopp who has been desperate to keep hold of his star man.
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      Palace include new Olise release clause
      Crystal Palace have reportedly allowed for another release clause in Michael Olise’s new contract with the club.
      Olise almost left the Eagles to join Chelsea this summer after The Blues activated the Frenchman’s £35m release clause.
      But instead Olise signed a new deal at Selhurst Park that will see him stay in South London until 2027.
      However The Evening Standard, have reported that the 21-year-old’s new deal also contains a release clause.
      It is said that the clause doesn’t become active until next summer’s transfer window and it is not yet known what kind of fee would trigger it.
      West Ham face competition for Lingard
      West Ham are reportedly in a battle to sign Jesse Lingard as the free agent assess his options.
      Lingard, whose deal with Nottingham Forest expired this summer, has been training with The Hammers at the start to the campaign.
      It is said that he has impressed David Moyes and the East London outfit are reportedly keen to offer him a short-term deal.
      But it won’t be easy with Football Insider now suggesting that Turkish duo Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are both interested in the 30-year-old.
      Any deal can be completed outside of the transfer window as a result of Lingard’s free agent status.
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