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      Brentford complete ‘massive’ signing of 16-goal Brazilian striker with fans convinced ‘Ivan Toney’s gone’

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      BRENTFORD have completed the signing of Igor Thiago, paving the way for Ivan Toney to leave the club.Thiago, 22, has signed a five-year contract with the Bees with an option for a further year.
      Brentford have completed the signing of 22-year-old Igor ThiagoCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian has scored 26 goals in 40 games for Club Brugge so far this seasonCredit: Rex
      The move has left fans convinced Ivan Toney will leaveCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian forward will officially sign for the club on July 1 and will remain with current employer Club Brugge for the remainder of the season.
      The 6ft 2in forward has scored 16 goals for Brugge in the Belgian Pro League this season, adding ten more in games across the Europa Conference League, European qualifiers and the Croky Cup.
      Reports suggest the fee for the forward is in the region of £30million.
      On the deal, Brentford boss Thomas Frank said: “I’m very pleased that we have been proactive as a club; big credit to Matthew Benham, Phil Giles and Lee Dykes for the hard work they have done. We are ahead of the curve.
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      “We have signed a key player for a key position. Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team.
      “He is hard working and a very good pressing player. He is also a physical presence, very good in the box and can link the play.
      “He’s progressing well in the Belgian league, so there is big potential and we are looking forward to seeing him in a red and white shirt.”
      The move comes amid the backdrop of intense speculation regarding the future of Bees ace Toney.
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      Toney recently returned to Premier League after serving a betting ban, but has already scored three goals in four matches.
      The England hopeful has been heavily linked with transfers to some of the divisions big financial hitters, namely Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Chelsea fans say why Ivan Toney should pick the Blues over Arsenal on The Sun’s football show The Tap In
      And ahead of any potential transfer, Bees fans have been left pleased the club have been proactive in the market.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Smart. Replacing Toney before he leaves.”
      A second said: “Wowwww this is massive.”
      A third added: “Wow! Toney replacement right there. Amazing we kept that so quiet!”
      While another said: “Ivan Toney gone.”
      Toney joked in a cheeky interview his manager “didn’t want” him following their 2-0 win over Wolves. More

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      Graham Potter ‘high on West Ham’s shortlist’ to replace David Moyes alongside two former Premier League managers

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      GRAHAM POTTER is being lined up as a potential replacement for David Moyes at West Ham, reports suggest.Moyes is facing a pivotal run of fixtures with the Irons which may determine his future at the London Stadium before the end of the season.
      David Moyes could be replaced at West Ham if results don’t pick up in the next few gamesCredit: Alamy
      Graham Potter has been tipped as a potential successorCredit: PA
      The Hammers were thrashed 6-0 by Arsenal on Sunday to compound a shocking run of form which has seen them unable to register a win in 2024.
      According to The Telegraph, should West Ham’s current poor form continue over the next few games, 60-year-old Moyes could find himself relieved of his duties.
      Moyes is expected to improve results in the coming weeks with games against Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Everton and Burnley all up in their next four league games.
      However, in the event he is unable to do so, replacements are already being considered.
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      Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Potter is among the candidates for the role.
      Potter, 48, was sacked from his role at Chelsea in April following a dismal season that had seen him register 11 defeats in 31 games after replacing Thomas Tuchel.
      David Moyes’ West Ham recordBy Kealan Hughes
      Games – 243
      Wins – 107
      Draws – 48
      Losses – 88
      Goals scored – 373
      Goals conceded – 332
      Trophies won – 1
      Top 10 finishes – 2

      Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest managers Julen Lopetegui and Steve Cooper have also been earmarked for the position.
      Although it is unclear whether the club would look to make the move mid-season or work towards it at the end of the campaign.
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      Fans left in number before the end of the first half during the defeat to Arsenal, with the Gunners 4-0 up before the break.
      SunSport’s Jack Rosser has broken down the debate surrounding Moyes’ future at West Ham, with some fans complaining about the Scot’s pragmatic style.

      West Ham remain in the Europa League and will find out their fate in the last-16 during the draw on Friday 23 February.
      Moyes guided them to a first trophy in 43 years when West Ham lifted the Europa Conference League last season.
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      Man Utd ‘preparing transfer assault’ on in-demand Serie A star as Erik ten Hag targets defensive reinforcements

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly want to sign Gleison Bremer from Juventus this summer.The Red Devils have been monitoring the defender for several months, with Erik ten Hag desperate to bolster his backline.
      Man Utd are interested in signing Gleison BremerCredit: Getty
      And according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, they are “preparing an assault” to sign him.
      Bremer signed a four-and-a-half year contract extension with Juventus in December.
      However, the Serie A giants are prepared to let him leave for the right price.
      Juventus allegedly want around £60million for the Brazil international – and they have made that clear to Man Utd.
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      Ten Hag sees Bremer as the “most suitable” candidate for his side, Italian sources claim.
      Man Utd could accelerate talks at the end of the Premier League season.
      Bremer joined Juventus in a £45m transfer from Torino in July 2022 and has since made 68 appearances.
      He made his senior debut for Brazil two months later in a match against Ghana.
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      Bremer has impressed for Juventus this season
      Man Utd are also understood to be interested in signing Frenkie de Jong this summer.
      The Red Devils attempted to sign him in the summer of 2022, shortly after Ten Hag arrived.
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      However, he rejected the move in favour of staying at Barcelona.
      De Jong is now open to leaving the La Liga giants, with both United and Chelsea interested. More

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      Antonio Conte ‘would only accept Premier League job’ if he was certain he couldn’t get three dream roles

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      ANTONIO CONTE would only agree to return to the Premier League if he couldn’t manage either Napoli, AC Milan or Juventus.Conte has been a free agent since March after his dramatic dismissal from Tottenham following a turbulent season at the helm.
      Antonio Conte hasn’t shut the door on a potential Premier League returnCredit: AFP
      The Italian tactician was sacked by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy after launching an astonishing attack on his “selfish” flops and the club’s “20 years” of underachieving in a ten-minute rant.
      According to The Mail, the 54-year-old has returned to Turin where he is enjoying a quiet life with his family and loved ones.
      The ex-Italy manager is taking some time off to “detoxify” himself following a few clashes with clubs chiefs and the media.
      The former midfielder is enjoying some much-needed rest following a rough campaign that also saw him losing close friends Giampiero Ventrone, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Gianluca Vialli.
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      Conte loves his time in Italy and is currently not keen on leaving his home country.
      However, the ex-Inter Milan boss hasn’t completely shut the door on a potential Prem return.
      After all, the ex-Chelsea manager experienced immense success at Stamford Bridge as he won the Premier League title in 2017 and the FA Cup a year later.
      In fact, no one came close to leading the Blues to the Prem title after he left six years ago.
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      However, Conte is more keen on working at Napoli and Milan in the Serie A.
      The popular head coach would also want another crack at Juventus where his managerial career took off 13 years ago.
      ‘Richarlison is right, his season is s***’ – Conte hits back at ‘SELFISH’ striker and hints he doesn’t deserve to play
      Conte wants to return to management but also wants to stay close to Italy and his family. More

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      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry claims to know ‘real reason’ Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry claims Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp decided to leave because he “has to take care of himself”.Klopp shocked the world last month when he suddenly announced he will step down as the Reds’ head coach in June after nine glittering years.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced he is leaving in JuneCredit: Getty
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry claims he knows the real reason Klopp is leaving LiverpoolCredit: PA
      The German tactician made this difficult decision after running out of energy and understanding he can’t keep dealing with the immense pressure year after year.
      And Henry believes the 56-year-old’s shock announcement just “tells a story” of how demanding elite football really is.
      The legendary striker added that the kind of success Klopp had at Liverpool, which saw him winning every title available, takes a massive toll in the long run.
      The France Under-21 manager likened his exit to that of Pep Guardiola, who took a year off after his stunning stint at Barcelona came to an end in 2012 before eventually joining Bayern Munich.
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      Arsenal’s record goalscorer insists the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss made the right call as he needs some time to regain his “sanity” and catch up with his family.
      Henry reached out to Klopp via CBS Sports: “Good for you.
      “Pep was at Barcelona, took a sabbatical year. Klopp is at Liverpool, is stopping. Xavi is at Barcelona, he is also stopping. Three great clubs.
      “That’s a dream job normally and they are stopping. That tells you a story. The pressure, everybody has a voice, social media and whatnot.
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      “It is tough to be a manager and no one cares about you. You’re going to have to take care of yourself at one point.
      “I understand that it’s very nice for fans and everybody involved, journalists, but do not think only about yourself and thinking that the Premier League will miss Klopp, that Liverpool will miss Klopp.
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      “We know that, we know that is true. But he was missing his family, he was missing his own time, he was missing his sanity. So good for him. When I got the news, I was like: ‘Good for you’.” More

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      Pedro Neto set for Wolves transfer exit with Man Utd and Arsenal among host of Premier League suitors

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      WOLVES will finance Gary O’Neil’s summer transfer moves by selling one of their A-list stars.And it seems certain Portuguese wing-king Pedro Neto will be the next cab off the Molineux rank, with Saturday’s opponents Tottenham one of the clubs keen to do business.
      Pedro Neto could be set to leave Wolves in the summer transfer windowCredit: Rex
      O’Neil needs a summer transfer kitty to fund a new striker, centre-half and a new winger to replace Neto, in order to meet strict Profit and Sustainability Rules.
      At the moment Wolves are just about breaking even on PSR, therefore they must sell off one of their assets and 23-year-old Neto is the likeliest to leave.
      The truth is, if it hadn’t been for injuries, Neto would already have been snapped up by one of the Premier League’s top-six clubs a long time ago.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of the little Portuguese winger, while Liverpool were ready to test the waters with a bid in 2021.
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      However, Neto suffered a crippling broken knee cap against Fulham in April that season which ruled him out for almost a year, killing any potential deals.
      There was a further setback for the forward at the start of the 2022-23 season when he suffered another crippling injury at West Ham in October which kept him out until the following March.
      Happily for Wolves he has now returned to his best form and is injury free again.
      If Mohamed Salah decides to follow Jurgen Klopp out of Anfield this summer, Neto would be an obvious candidate to replace him.
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      Manchester United have also reportedly held talks about the ex-Braga star.
      Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglu is expected to compete with Arsenal to try and lure Neto to North London.
      Wolves star Pedro Neto shows his skills on the training pitch
      Italian giants Juventus lead the continental interest in him, while Bayern Munich are well aware of the English market too.
      Whoever does win the race to sign the Portuguese international will have to smash Wolves’ transfer record in order to do so.
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      Manchester City paid the Molineux club a record £53million in September to land Matheus Nunes.
      But the bidding will need to start at £60m and could even top £70m if Neto has a strong end to the season and sparks a bidding war between clubs.
      Wolves boss O’Neil will be a reluctant seller.
      He recently revealed how he intends to wring every minute he possibly can out of a fully-fit Neto this season.
      Neto just too important for Wolves
      “I remember talking to him during a break in play at Manchester United and he was starting to look a little bit tired with 15 minutes to go,” O’Neil recently revealed.
      “I said: ‘You can look as tired as you want – you’re not coming off. You’re too good to come off! Get a couple of deep breaths in because it’s not happening’.
      “He came off an awful lot towards the end of games and I felt someone as quick as he is – and explosive as he is – it’s worth keeping him on.
      “When the opposition begins to get tired, it will open up for him and he will get some big opportunities. That’s why he never comes off.
      “The fitness staff said to me a few times during games: ‘Pedro’s numbers are quite high’.
      “I replied: ‘Yeah, that’s fine, we’ll rest him tomorrow’. He’s important to what we do.”
      Wolves open for deal
      But Wolves are realistic and owners Fosun want the club to be self-sustainable.
      They intend to follow Leicester City’s blueprint of selling off a major player every season to finance further moves in the transfer market.
      Importantly, Wolves recognise Neto deserves a chance to play at the very top level for a regular Champions League club.
      They realise they landed a top quality star when they plucked him from Braga for £16m in 2019.
      Lazio, where he played on loan before moving to Molineux, never got the best out of their young starlet who only made five first-team appearances in two years in Rome.
      Earlier in his career Neto turned down a move to Barcelona in favour of playing regular first-team football at Braga, so he has been known to all the biggest clubs since he was a teenager.
      But at 23 he now represents a buyer’s dream.
      His stats of two goals and eight assists in 15 games for Wolves this season are impressive enough.
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      But they would surely soar with one of the giants of the Premier League.
      As O’Neil said: “He is ready to show the world just how good he is and exactly what he has in his locker.”
      Neto has stood out for Wolves this season in the Premier League
      Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are eyeing Wolves star NetoCredit: Rex More

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      My dad was a deaf footballer and I have epilepsy but I’ve scored against Man Utd and now I’m going to play against Messi

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      A FOOTBALL star who has epilepsy and whose father represented Great Britain’s deaf team has just secured a dream move that will see him come up against Lionel Messi.Matt Crooks will be aiming to put the Argentine superstar to sword just like he did the icon’s great rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Matt Crooks’ dad was a deaf footballer and he also has epilepsyCredit: Getty
      The star has just left Middlesbrough to make the move to the MLSCredit: PA
      The 30-year-old was unveiled as MLS side Real Salt Lake’s new signing yesterday after he joined them for an undisclosed fee from Middlesbrough.
      The 6ft 4in midfielder departs Boro as a huge fan favourite following his two-and-a-half years at the Riverside.
      He made 115 appearances for the club, scoring 23 times, including a famous strike against Manchester United.
      The Leeds-born ace grew up supporting the Red Devils, but his equaliser in the FA Cup back at Old Trafford sent the fourth round tie to penalties, which Boro went on to win 8-7, after Ronaldo had earlier missed a spot-kick.
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      Crooks penned an emotional farewell after his exit was confirmed, saying: “Only six months ago, I described this place as home and that it will remain.
      “But life is short and we only get one go at it, and to have the chance to experience football and life in another country with my family was one I was keen to take up.
      “Under each manager came different challenges and plenty of positions, yet all provided me with memories which I am sure I’ll be able to look back on fondly. Reading at home, United away, Spurs at home, Chelsea at home. Fantastic.
      “Good luck to everyone involved with the club for the rest of this campaign, I’m sure the lads and staff will give everything ’til the season ends.”
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      He played in various positions under several different managers at Middlesbrough, but he is looking forward to being deployed as a No10 out in America – and facing one the greatest ever in that position too.
      Crooks said: “MLS is getting a bigger name and a better reputation.
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      “Obviously with the likes of Messi and what have you coming over, that’s really enhanced the sport over here. I’m just looking forward to it.
      “I wouldn’t say I’m a Salt Lake or an RSL professor just yet, but I’m looking forward to getting to know more. That’s what I’m coming over for.
      “I think my role will be as one of the 10s. I think you’d like me to be in that 10 role.”
      Crooks’ journey to America has been incredible off the pitch as well as on it.
      As a player, he started at Huddersfield Town before having spells at Halifax, Hartlepool, Accrington, Rangers, Scunthorpe, Northampton and Rotherham before Boro.
      Away from the turf, the popular player with epilepsy, overcame the loss of a long-time footballing friend as well as growing up in a family where both his parents were deaf.
      Speaking previously to BBC, he said: “My dad is proud to be deaf, my mum is proud to be deaf, but I’m the same way about epilepsy in a way.
      “It’s a dangerous condition and can have serious consequences, but it’s part of me and part of who I am so I should embrace it and not live in fear of something happening.”
      He is not the only member of his family with an impressive sporting career.
      His father Dave represented Great Britain in football at four deaf Olympics and amassed a collection of one gold, a silver and a bronze medal.
      Crooks said: “My dad doesn’t forget to remind me about it.
      “He did a good job of making the most of what he had, even if it held him back in other parts of his life, he still made sure sport was a big part of his life and that’s something I get from him.
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      “It’s classed as a disability, but I’ve never looked at it and thought they’re disabled, they’re just deaf and it’s a different world to the hearing world. It’s not something to be looked down on.”
      Crooks is also involved in two charities, The Peter Doody Foundation – which aims to normalise epilepsy – and the Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust – where he is the vice-chair and trustee, in honour of his late ex-Huddersfield team-mate.
      The much-loved star famously scored for Boro against Man Utd at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern Munich ‘made shock last-gasp transfer bid for Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk in January’

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      BAYERN MUNICH had a last-minute approach for Mykhailo Mudryk rebuffed by Chelsea last month, according to reports.The Ukrainian, 23, joined the Blues in a £97million deal from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has struggled to make a big impact at ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      But he has since struggled to leave his mark at Stamford Bridge.
      Mudryk has made 19 Premier League appearances this season under Mauricio Pochettino, scoring three goals and laying on a further trio of assists.
      He has been out of favour in recent weeks, however, failing to start any of the Blues’ last five Premier League games.
      According to The Athletic, Bayern Munich considered a swoop for Mudryk last month.
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      The German giants required reinforcements on the wing after being hit by Kingsley Coman’s injury.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano adds that Bayern called Chelsea to enquire about Mudryk’s availability.
      He the claimed that Thomas Tuchel’s side were met by an immediate “no” from Chelsea.
      And that the Blues are “happy” with Mudryk.
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      Bayern eventually decided to bring forward Bryan Zaragoza’s move from Granada.
      In December they agreed a deal worth around £12.8million to sign the Spanish international at the end of the season.
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      Following Coman’s injury, they opted to pay en extra £3.4m to bring forward the move.
      Bayern had a busy January window, also recruiting Eric Dier and Sacha Boey from Tottenham and Galatasaray respectively.

      Despite their new additions, the reigning champions fell 3-0 to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend.
      The result left them trailing Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten side with just 13 games remaining. More