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      Kasper Schmeichel, 37, ‘lined up for Premier League return’ with Leicester rivals as title winner has low buy-out clause

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has been lined-up for a shock Premier League return with one of his former club’s biggest rivals.The goalkeeper, who won the Premier League and FA Cup at Leicester City, ended his highly-successful 11-year spell with the Foxes in 2022 to join French side Nice.
      Anderlecht’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel could be coming back to the PremCredit: AFP
      But he left them after just one season to sign a 12-month contract for Belgian outfit Anderlecht after his deal in Ligue 1 was terminated.
      Now Schmeichel, whose father Peter earned legendary status playing for Manchester United, could be heading back to England in a shock move.
      That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim that “he has emerged as a potential option for Nottingham Forest if they are able to sign a goalkeeper in January”.
      They state that the 37-year-old “would be open to returning” to our top-flight, despite Forest being East Midlands rivals to Leicester.
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      This update also claims that there “is a relatively low buy-out clause in his contract”.
      And it also adds that “initial discussions between representatives have taken place”. 
      Forest were ready to finish the campaign with Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos as their two senior goalkeepers.
      However, the recent form of USA international Turner has caused some concerns for new boss Nuno Espirito Santo. 
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      But they must overcome a number of obstacles before they can bring in any new additions.
      Forest are waiting to discover what punishment, which could be a points deduction, they receive after being charged with breaking Premier League spending rules.
      They have signed 43 players since securing promotion 18 months ago and also now they must clear some out before others are brought in.
      They have cancelled Andrey Santos’ season-long loan from Chelsea this month and agreed a £2.6m fee with Flamengo to sell them Brazilian midfielder Gustavo Scarpa.  More

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      Jamie Carragher names his frontrunner to be next Liverpool manager after Jurgen Klopp reveals his plans to quit

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has tipped a former Liverpool team-mate to be the ideal man to replace Jurgen Klopp.The football world was shocked yesterday when the German, 56, dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp rocked Liverpool by announcing his departure on FridayCredit: Rex
      Xabi Alonso played alongside Jamie Carragher for five years at LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Klopp transformed Liverpool back into one of Europe’s most feared teams since taking charge in October 2015 and will lovingly be remembered as the man who ended their 30-year title drought.
      The ex-Dortmund boss also led the Reds to three Champions League finals – tasting success in 2019.
      Klopp informed Liverpool chiefs of his decision to step down last NOVEMBER but players and staff only learned of his exit yesterday.
      And the Anfield club’s chief executive Billy Hogan has confirmed that the process to find a replacement will start immediately.
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      Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 42, is the favourite with bookmakers to become their new boss.
      The Spaniard is currently in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, who are top of the Bundesliga, and his past links with the Kop make him an obvious choice.
      Alonso spent five years at Liverpool and won the FA Cup and Champions League playing alongside Carragher.
      Now his work in Germany has left his former team-mate convinced that he has what it takes to take over the top job at Anfield.
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      Carragher told Sky Sports: “We are losing one of the greatest managers in world football, one of the greatest managers Liverpool have ever had and it is a sad day, no doubt.
      “But in the same breath, we’ve got to be looking forward to the new man coming in, get behind him and support him. Bill Shankly left, Bob Paisley left, Kenny Dalglish left and Liverpool moves on.
      “You can’t get away from Xabi Alonso because he’s so respected at Liverpool already for what he did as a player – he’s a Champions League winner, held himself with real class, he’s a World Cup winner.
      “Right now, the job he’s done at Bayer Leverkusen, he looks like the brightest young thing in European football. It certainly makes him the front-runner.”
      Alonso was asked directly about the Liverpool job on Friday, to which he replied: “Speculation is normal, my focus is here on Bayer Leverkusen.
      “I am very happy at Leverkusen with my players at the moment. [It was a] big surprise in Liverpool, of course — for what Jurgen did in Liverpool I have great respect and admiration. “I am really happy here. I am enjoying my work here. I am feeling each day and each game is a challenge. I am on a beautiful journey in Leverkusen. The next one, I don’t know.
      “I am thinking about where I am right now. I am in a great place and I am enjoying. Saturday is what really matters. I don’t really care what is going to happen in the future right now.”
      Xabi Alonso has been impressing in the dug-out for Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AFP
      Carragher told Sky Sports that he believes the Spaniard is the best man for the jobCredit: Sky Sports More

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      Man Utd ‘had £85.5m bid for Milinkovic-Savic rejected by Lazio’ before midfielder left for just £34m to Saudi Arabia

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had an £85.5million bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic rejected by Lazio, it has been revealed. The midfielder had long been on United’s radar but in the summer he left Italy for the Saudi Pro League, joining Al-Hilal for £34m.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic now plays for Al HilalCredit: Getty
      Former Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has now spoken out to confirm United and AC Milan both bid for Milinkovic-Savic.
      But he denied that the player was let go by the Serie A giants.
      He told TV Play: “Many things have been said about Milinkovic-Savic that are not true, from losing him as a free agent to the idea he didn’t want to stay.
      “The only true thing is that President Claudio Lotito rejected a very important offer, worth over €100m (£85.5m), from Milan and Manchester United.
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      “I don’t want to get into why the sale did not go through, as Lotito wanted to maintain a strong squad and keep the promises he had made to the coach.
      “Let us not forget that the season which was interrupted by COVID, Lazio were on the verge of winning the Scudetto.”
      Milinkovic-Savic, 28, has nine goals in his 22 appearances for Al-Hilal, where plays alongside Neymar and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      But recent reports link Milinkovic-Savic with an exit from Saudi already.
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      According to Italian outlet, Il Messaggero, the Serbian told his former Lazio team-mates that he would “like to return” to the club.
      It would add him to a growing list of players who want to make their way back to Europe.
      SunSport reported in October how a number of stars were unhappy after leaving European football, and now a mass of this talent want out.
      England international Jordan Henderson was one such star.
      Henderson, 33, sealed a transfer to Ajax just six months after signing a bumper £700,000-a-week contract for Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool.
      Meanwhile, Karim Benzema is said to have left Saudi chiefs furious after reportedly arriving 17 DAYS late for Al-Ittihad training.
      Elsewhere, Jota has been linked with a transfer to the Premier League after he was not registered in his sides squad. More

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      West Ham ‘in negotiations with Spanish side to sell out-of-favour midfielder for £10.25m’ after Phillips’ arrival

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      WEST HAM star Pablo Fornals is allegedly on the verge of joining Real Betis.The 27-year-old Spanish international midfielder arrived at the Hammers from Villarreal back in 2019.
      Pablo Fornals looks set to leave West Ham this weekCredit: Rex
      Since then he has made over 150 appearances in the Premier League and helped them to Europa Conference League success last term.
      But the arrival of Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City has added more competition for match action in midfield.
      Fornals has only started four times in the top-flight already this term and has failed to score in all competitions.
      And, with just six months remaining on his contract, Fornals is free to talk to clubs from abroad regarding a potential free transfer in the summer.
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      TEAMtalk claimed yesterday that Fornals has agreed personal terms with Betis over a switch to LaLiga.
      They are managed by ex-West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini, the man who brought him to the London Stadium five years ago.
      However, Fornals does not look like he will have to wait until the end of the season to seal the return to his homeland.
      Mundo Deportivo claims that both West Ham and Betis are now in talks over a January transfer.
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      The deadline closes this Thursday and they are looking to complete a £10.25m transfer before then.
      Fornals played 20 times under Pellegrini after signing for him at West Ham, scoring twice and producing three assists. More

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      Man Utd tipped to make stunning Michael Olise transfer as Antony ‘upgrade’ to ‘take team in right direction’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole has urged his former club to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.The Red Devils have struggled under the guidance of Erik ten Hag so far this season.
      Michael Olise has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      They currently sit eighth in the Premier League table, 16 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
      Several players have come under fire amid United’s poor run of form, including £85.5million man Antony.
      The Brazilian winger joined Man Utd from Ajax in August 2022 but struggled to hit the ground running.
      He is yet to score or provide any assists this season despite making 22 appearances across all competitions.
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      United are now understood to be open to letting him leave.
      And ex-striker Cole believes Olise would be the perfect replacement.
      Speaking to Betfred, the United legend said: “I like the kid and he’s very talented. He proved he was a talented kid when he was at Reading and he’s shown that at Crystal Palace too.
      “Regarding his injuries, injuries are part and parcel of football but judging him on his performances alone, he’s grown into that Crystal Palace team and he’s still only 22 years of age.
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      Andy Cole believes Olise will be a huge upgrade on Antony
      Antony has failed to impress this season
      “Is he an upgrade on Antony? Most definitely. I read something that Dwight Yorke said about Antony recently and he claimed that he felt sorry for him and to a certain extent, I feel sorry for him too.
      “To this day, I’m still unsure why they paid as much as they did for him and you can say he’s young and whatever, but I’m still waiting to see what he’s good at.
      “If Olise does join in the summer, then he can bring a lot more to Manchester United because he’s very direct, he’s creative, he scores goals and he’s prepared to take people on.
      “If the move happens, then it’s a signing that could take the team in the right direction.”
      Olise joined Crystal Palace from Reading in the summer of 2021 and has since made 80 appearances.
      However, his game time this season has been cut short due to two hamstring injuries. More

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      How Liverpool could line up under Xabi Alonso as Reds tipped to make double transfer raid on Bayer Leverkusen

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      LIVERPOOL could look a very different proposition under Xabi Alonso next season.The Bayer Leverkusen boss, 42, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp after the German shocked the footballing world by announcing he will leave Anfield at the end of the season.
      Florian Wirtz could be Mo Salah’s replacement at Liverpool next seasonCredit: Getty
      Liverpool could look a very different side next season
      Wirtz has been sensational for Leverkusen so far this season
      The former Reds midfielder has led Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga as they seek a first title in their history.
      And he could be preparing to bring THREE of his current squad with him to Merseyside.
      Forward Florian Wirtz, left-back Alex Grimaldo and right-back Jeremie Frimpong could all follow Alonso to England.
      Mo Salah was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia last summer and could yet complete a transfer to the Middle East at the end of this season – particularly given Klopp’s upcoming exit.
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      And if the Egyptian does depart, playmaker Wirtz could be Alonso’s chosen replacement.
      He has scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in 25 games for Leverkusen so far this season.
      Meanwhile, The Reds’ full-back positions may also be on the verge of a big change-up.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold could finally become a regular in Liverpool’s midfield, moving on from right-back.
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      Alex Grimaldo is another Leverkusen star that could move to AnfieldCredit: Reuters
      Grimaldo has scored seven league goals from left-back this season
      And Alonso may also feel a replacement is needed for Andy Robertson, 29, following his injury problems this season.
      This would pave the way for Frimpong and Grimaldo to move straight into the Liverpool XI.
      Dutch right-back Frimpong, 23, has scored seven goals and provided 10 assists already this season.
      And Grimaldo has managed an even more impressive feat on the other flank with nine goals and 10 assists.
      The pair could further strengthen Liverpool’s backline and make them a force to be reckoned with under Alonso.
      Alonso could also look to convince Jeremie Frimpong to accompany him on MerseysideCredit: AFP
      Frimpong has been another superb performer for Alonso’s side
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      Xabi Alonso ticks almost every box to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, and if Bayer Leverkusen don’t let their lead at the top of the Bundesliga slip the case for him to do so will be irresistible.
      The former Kop idol knows the club inside out after five seasons at Anfield and has made no secret of his enduring affection.
      Alonso has already forged a reputation as an innovative coach playing an attractive, pressing style, usually in a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation.
      He has taken Leverkusen from second bottom of the Bundesliga to seven-points clear at the top, putting them on course to be crowned German champions for the first time in their 120-year history.
      It’s worth remembering that both Rafa Benitez and Klopp arrived at Anfield with proof they could dethrone clubs who dominated their leagues
      For Alonso to do the same, in only his second season as a top-flight manager, would mark him out as something special.
      It is that lack of long-term experience that would still make appointing him to replace Klopp a gamble.
      But otherwise, he looks like the perfect candidate as Liverpool are forced to plan a future without the man who made them champions of England, Europe and the world. More

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      Kalvin Phillips’ unbelievable trophy record as England star joins West Ham in bid to secure Euro 2024 spot

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is one of the most decorated players in England right now – despite falling out of favour at Manchester City.The midfielder joined Pep Guardiola’s side in a £45million transfer from Leeds in July 2022.
      Kalvin Phillips has won five major trophies since joining Man CityCredit: Getty
      He has averaged a trophy every 182 minutes
      Phillips has been limited to just 31 appearances in 18 months since completing the switch.
      But during that time he has lifted several major trophies.
      The 28-year-old won five titles with Man City last year.
      He ended the 2022-23 campaign having won the treble with the Sky Blues – the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League.
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      And so far this season City have already claimed the UEFA Supercup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
      Phillips has played 911 minutes in total – meaning he has averaged a trophy every 182 minutes.
      The midfielder has won more trophies than the likes of Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in the last 18 months.
      But he is now set to spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at West Ham.
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      Man City have dominated football for the last few years
      There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but a permanent transfer will likely be discussed in the summer.
      Discussing his move, the midfielder said: “I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.
      “There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.
      “There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.” More

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      Gary Lineker tells Victor Osimhen which Premier League club he should join after Napoli star’s transfer hint

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      GARY LINEKER has named the Premier League club Victor Osimhen should join.The Napoli striker has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in recent weeks.
      Gary Lineker has told Victor Osimhen which Premier League club he should joinCredit: Splash
      Osimhen has hinted he could leave Napoli in the summerCredit: Getty
      He has also hinted he could make a move away from the Italian champions in the summer.
      If Osimhen does move, Lineker has told him he would join Arsenal if he was in his shoes.
      Asked who he would sign for on the Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker explained: “I think I’d look at it and I’d go, at the moment, Arsenal.
      “Obviously, we’re talking about everyone offers the same thing, that’s what you want, blah blah blah in your contract.
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      “I mean, to be honest, they earn so much now that you can just choose where you want to go.
      “I would say, Arsenal are probably a centre-forward away from winning things. Chelsea are a centre-forward away from becoming competitive again. Manchester United are a centre-forward away from improving, but they’ve still got a long way to go.
      “If I were him, you want to go somewhere where you think you’re going to win things.”
      Lineker’s comments come after Osimhen hinted this week he could be on the move at the end of the season.
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      He revealed he has already made a decision on his future and hailed the Premier League as one of the best leagues in the world.
      The 25-year-old told CBS Sport: “I want to finish the season with Napoli strong and then come up with the decision I’ve already made.”
      Osimhen signed a new deal through to 2026 in December but has continued to be linked with a move away from Napoli.
      The forward has eight goals across all competitions this season after winning the Serie A golden boot last term.
      His 26 league goals helped fire Napoli to their first league title since 1990. More