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      West Ham announce nine players to leave the club including fan favourite Angelo Ogbonna

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      WEST HAM have released NINE players including fan-favourite Angelo Ogbonna.The centre-back, 36, spent nine years in East London and played 249 times for the club.Angelo Ogbonna has left West Ham after nine years with the clubCredit: ReutersKeeper Joseph Anang has also been releasedCredit: GettyWest Ham have also released keeper Joseph Anang, but remain in talks with Ben Johnson and Divin Mubama over new deals.The other seven names to leave are all academy prospects.They are Jacob Knightbridge, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Dan Chesters, Liam Jones, Jerry Umolu, Seb Boothe and Blaise Uwandji.Ogbonna was loved by the West Ham faithful, ever-present at the heart of their back line for six seasons.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joined from Juventus in 2015 for £10million having just won back-to-back Serie A titles.Ogbonna brought that experience with him to West Ham who have gone on to enjoy trophy success of their own.Under David Moyes, they claimed the Europa Conference League last season, 12 months after reaching the Europa League semi-finals.And last month Ogbonna spoke about the progression of the club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “It’s a totally different West Ham.”As a human being, everyone wants more, but you need to understand people that work here have given everything in the transition to try to change things.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta charged with betting breaches”We have got international players and now we’re standing and everyone knows West Ham around the world.”This, I think is a very, very, very, very good result and a great build-up.”West Ham’s departures come amid links with a number of potential arrivals.With new manager Julen Lopetegui at the helm, Sevilla duo Youssef En-Nesyri and Marcos Acuna are being mooted with switches to the London club.More exits are also expected in the coming weeks as Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell are reportedly on the way out. 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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      Premier League legend you had no idea is still playing wakes up unemployed, aged 41, after leaving LaLiga side

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      LIVERPOOL legend Pepe Reina has left Villarreal after two seasons with the LaLiga club.The Spanish keeper, 41, has now been a professional for 25 YEARS, playing for the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Napoli and Inter Milan.Pepe Reina has left Villarreal after two seasons with the clubCredit: AFPHe featured in just two LaLiga games this seasonHe joined Villarreal for a second spell in 2022, 19 years after his first stint came to an end.Since returning, Reina has racked up 43 appearances but become a bit-part player this season, featuring in just two LaLiga games.And now the club have confirmed his departure.Villarreal tweeted: “Pepe Reina and Villarreal part ways.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey then went on to add: “Thanks for everything, Pepe. Your legend will be eternal in Villarreal.”One more Yellow Submarine… and forever 💛.”Meanwhile, Reina appeared to confirm on social media that he plans to continue playing.He said: “Now I need to find the site to help me write the last chapter, I feel very prepared and motivated to do it.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Thank you to everyone without exception, but especially to you, Jose Manuel, and to you, Fernando father and son, for making this another stage to remember.”Reina, who earned 36 caps for Spain, started his career at Barcelona, before moving to Villarreal in 2002.Top ten greatest Premier League players of all time as Kevin de Bruyne and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out on top spotAfter three years he signed for Liverpool to succeed former Reds goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek as No1.He spent the last of his nine years at Liverpool on loan at Napoli in Serie A, before making a permanent exit to Bayern Munich in 2014.Following a season as Manuel Neuer’s understudy he rejoined Napoli and went on to spend a further three years there.In 2018, he joined AC Milan for a two-year stint, and even returned to the Premier League with Aston Villa on loan from the Italian giants.Two years with Lazio followed, before he finally rejoined Villarreal.Reina’s trophy cabinet includes the FA Cup, League Cup, Bundesliga, two European Championships and the World Cup. More

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      YouTuber IShowSpeed left red-faced after Kylian Mbappe transfer prediction backfires spectacularly

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      ISHOWSPEED was left red-faced after his Kylian Mbappe transfer prediction backfired.The superstar was finally confirmed as a Real Madrid signing on Monday after reportedly agreeing a deal to move in February.iShowSpeed mistakenly tipped Kylian Mbappe to join ArsenalCredit: RexKylian Mbappe was finally confirmed as a Real Madrid signing on MondayCredit: RexMbappe joined the Spanish giants on a free transfer after years of speculation linking him with a move to the Bernabeu.But YouTuber iShowSpeed mistakenly tipped the Frenchman to end up at a different club – Arsenal.So after the big news Speed took to X, tweeting: “I thought Mbappe was going Arsenal 🤦🏽‍♂️”It came after transfer transfer expert Fabrizio Romano posted a video discussing Mbappe’s future, suggesting that the Frenchman was bound for Madrid.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManchester United fan and streamer iShowSpeed hit back at Romano, claiming he was lying.Speed said: “He’s capping! He’s capping bro!”He’s not going to Real Madrid, he’s not going. I promise you.”Don’t ask me how I know but he’s not going. Trust me. I’ve got the real insight. Trust me.”Most read in FootballHe then boldly proclaimed: “I’m going to tell you all where he is going. Don’t ask me how I know, but watch how he doesn’t go [to] Real Madrid.”And he’s going [to] Arsenal. You only heard it from me, you only heard it from me.”Kylian Mbappe will join ARSENAL and not Real Madrid, claims IShowSpeed as he slams Fabrizio Romano over transfer claim More

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      Jose Mourinho instantly rules out bringing two of his former players to Fenerbahce as ex-Chelsea boss plans transfers

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      JOSE MOURINHO has rubbished rumours linking Fenerbahce with swoops for Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku.Mourinho, 61, was yesterday unveiled as boss of Turkish giants.Jose Mourinho addressed the press for the first time as Fenerbahce bossCredit: GettyWhile addressing the media for the first time as Fenerbahce boss, the Portuguese was asked about his former Roma stars Dybala and Lukaku.Tackling the issue head on, Mourinho said: “Names of my previous players of my previous clubs.”I want to make it 100 per cent my word, I have zero interest in any player of AS Roma.”Mourinho was sacked by the Serie A side in January following a series of bizarre antics and deteriorating results.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss received numerous red cards, substituted a player just 18 minutes after bringing him on and even referred to himself as Harry Potter.Roma went on to finish sixth in Serie A under Mourinho’s successor Daniele De Rossi.Lukaku, 31, netted 13 league goals during his loan spell from Chelsea, and 21 in all competitions.The Belgian has two years remaining on his Blues contract, but is not expected to play for Enzo Maresca’s side again.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDybala, meanwhile, enjoyed a productive second season in the Italian capital.The Argentine, 30, scored 13 goals while also laying on nine assists. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligansMourinho received a hero’s welcome as he arrived in Istanbul.Fans let off fireworks as their boss was shown around his new home stadium.The new Fenerbahce boss, who appeared on TNT Sports’ Champions League final coverage last weekend, launched a rallying cry to his new fans.He said: “I want to thank you for your love.”Normally a coach is loved after victories. In this case I feel that I am loved before the victories. That for me is a big responsibility that I feel.”I promise you from this moment, I belong to your family. This shirt is my skin.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Football is passion, and there is no better place [than here] to feel that passion.”Since the moment I met the president, I wanted to play for you because you are the soul of the football club. I want to be the coach of all of you.”Mourinho, 61, has received a hero’s welcomeCredit: Getty More

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      Alan Pardew contacted over first job in English football in SIX YEARS with former Newcastle boss keen on job

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      ALAN PARDEW has emerged as an early contender for the vacant manager’s job at Burnley.The Clarets have made contact with the former West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace boss as they start the search for a successor to Vincent Kompany.Alan Pardew could be set to return to English football for the first time since April 2018Credit: GettyPardew, 62, is looking to get back into English football and is keen on the challenge to get Burnley promoted straight back to the Premier League following relegation last season.He has also managed at Southampton, Charlton and West Bromwich Albion.Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard plus his trusted coaching sidekick Ashley Cole have also been linked with the job.Kompany left Turf Moor last week to take up a surprise appointment as new boss of German giants Bayern Munich.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLExperienced Pardew has also worked abroad with stints at Dutch side Den Haag, a spell as director of football at CSKA Sofia and with Aris Thessaloniki in Greece.He has won 359 of his 851 games in charge as a manager.But he has not coached in England since he was dismissed by West Brom in April 2018.Pardew lasted five months at The Hawthorns, winning just three of 21 matches at the helm.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis biggest managerial achievements include securing promotion to the Premier League with Reading and West Ham.He suffered FA Cup final defeats at both West Ham and Crystal Palace.Pardew reveals what life is really like at CSKA Sofia including sleeping at training ground Pardew also steered Newcastle to a fifth-place finish in the 2011/12 campaign, qualifying them for the Europa League where they went on to reach the quarter-finals.In March, the English coach was linked with becoming chairman of the League Managers Association, before ex-Celtic and Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neil landed the role.FA Cup finals to Greek tragedy – Alan Pardew’s rollercoaster careerAlan Pardew has managed a number of teams throughout his career:

      1999-2003 – Reading – 2002 Championship runner-up-
      2003-2006 – West Ham – 2005 Championship play-offs winner – 2006 FA Cup runner-up
      2006-2008 – Charlton – 2007 Premier League relegation
      2009-2010 – Southampton – 2010 Football League Trophy
      2010-2014 – Newcastle – 5th place finish in 2012 Premier League – 2013 Europa League quarter-finals
      2015-2016 – Crystal Palace – 2016 FA Cup runner-up
      2017-2018 – West Brom – Released after four months
      2019-2020 – Den Haag – Left after four months
      2022 – CSKA Sofia – Left as manager and technical director after two months following a racist incident that saw bananas being thrown towards CSKA’s black players by their own fans
      2022-2023 – Aris – Released after five months following run of poor results More

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      Julen Lopetegui’s first two West Ham transfers on brink of collapse as rival clubs leapfrog Hammers

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      WEST HAM face losing out on a double Brazilian deal due to interest from Saudi Arabia.The Hammers have been in talks over deals for defender Fabricio Bruno and teenage winger Luis Guilherme.Julen Lopetegui could well be left frustrated as West Ham struggle to get their deals over the lineCredit: ReutersThere is interest from Saudi Arabia in Flamengo defender Fabrício BrunoCredit: GettyA deal was agreed with Flamengo for Bruno, 28, to move to the London Stadium for £12.5million while talks have been progressing with Palmeiras over 18-year-old Guilherme.The winger was valued by the South American club at £25m and had been identified by West Ham technical director Tim Steidten who has been visiting Brazil.However, both Bruno and Guilherme are now targets for Saudi Arabian clubs and have been offered huge contracts in the Gulf state.The Hammers have not completely given up on the deals but there is an expectation both will move to the Saudi Pro League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWest Ham are pushing for a fast start to the transfer window to support new boss Julen Lopetegui.There is a target of three deals before the end of June, while Steidten wants up to eight new signings across the summer.Wolves captain Max Kilman is a target, as is Hull City defender Jacob Greaves.The Hammers explored a deal for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer, though he is set to join Chelsea.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThere is also interest in Coventry City’s Callum O’Hare – who is available on a free – though they face competition from newly promoted Southampton.No decision has been made on whether to sell Flynn Downes to the Saints.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta charged with betting breachesDownes helped Russell Martin’s side win promotion back to the Premier League on loan this season.Martin is desperate to make the deal permanent, though the Hammers may need to keep the midfielder due to their homegrown quota.Palmeiras winger Luis Guilherme is also turning heads in the Gulf stateCredit: Getty More