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      Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Osimhen ‘to Chelsea LATEST’, Toney ‘set for Saudi switch’, Newcastle dealt huge Guehi blow

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      TRANSFER Deadline Day is here – with clubs against the clock to finalise their summer business.Chelsea reportedly remain in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with time running out for the Blues to complete a deal.Meanwhile, Ivan Toney is expected to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, according to reports.Elsewhere, Newcastle are reportedly set to walk away from their long-running pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all the latest from Deadline Day with our live blog below…Coman considering optionsArsenal target Kingsley Coman is weighing up his future tonight, according to reports.The French winger has some of Europe’s top clubs chasing him and Saudi side Al-Hilal.He is also still open to staying at Bayern Munich.Copy linkCopiedDeals to keep an eye onHere are five of the biggest Deadline Day deals that could go through today.Copy linkCopiedWest Ham’s firesaleWest Ham are looking to offload a number of players on Deadline Day.Maxwel Cornet is set to go to Southampton on loan, with the Saints and Nottingham Forest rumoured to be keen on James Ward-Prowse.Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd could head to Saudi clubs.The future of Danny Ings is also unclear. If West Ham can shift some of these players, the club could sign PSG star Carlos Soler.Copy linkCopiedIt’s Deadline DayDeadline Day is upon us. Keep track of all the transfer drama here until the window slams shut at 11pm.Across Europe – the Bundesliga window will close at 7pm, Ligue 1 at 10pm and Serie A and La Liga close at 11pm. Copy linkCopiedArsenal eye Neto dealArsenal are interested in Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, according to reports.The Cherries have signed Chelsea stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan and are now open to potentially letting Neto leave.Neto, 35, has two years left on his contract at the Vitality Stadium.Arsenal are still working on a deal for Espanyol star Joan Garcia and a move has not been ruled out.The Gunners need a new No2 to allow Aaron Ramsdale to join Southampton.Copy linkCopiedJohnstone has medical at WolvesSam Johnstone has completed his medical at Wolves ahead of a £10m move from Crystal Palace.The 31-year-old has been capped by England four times.Wolves will also confirm the signing of Brazil star Andre for £21m tomorrow.Copy linkCopiedDONE DEAL: Amdouni leaves BurnleyZeki Amdouni has left Burnley on loan and signed for Benfica.The Swiss striker will spend one season with the Portuguese giants.Amdouni scored six goals for the club last season.Copy linkCopiedDONE DEAL: Leicester sign El KhannoussLeicester have confirmed the signing of Bilal El Khannouss from Genk.The attacking midfielder, 20, has signed a four-year deal at the newly-promoted club.Leicester have forked out £19.5m on the Morrocan star, who will wear the No11 shirt. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSancho in limboJadon Sancho’s move to Juventus is currently on standby and it is unlikely he will join the club, according to reports.He has been in discussions with the Italian giants and Chelsea over personal terms.Sancho supposedly prefers a move to the Blues over Juve.Copy linkCopiedWard-Prowse interestWest Ham are reportedly open to cashing-in on James Ward-Prowse should they receive a good enough offer.Nottingham Forest are interested in a Deadline Day move but the deal is not thought to be close.His former club Southampton have also been linked with the player. Copy linkCopiedMangala’s Prem returnOrel Mangala is set to return to the Premier League just eight months after leaving for Lyon.The midfielder was on the books of Nottingham Forest – but joined the French side in January.He is now all set to head back to England and sign for Everton with a medical booked. Copy linkCopiedVilla loan out Barrenechea Aston Villa are ready to loan out midfielder Enzo Barrenechea to Valencia.The Argentine star arrived alongside Samuel Illing-Junior in a deal thought to be related to the sale of Douglas Luiz to Juventus.Illing-Junior has been loaned out to Bologna this season, who will meet Villa in the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle ‘set to walk away from Guehi deal’The Magpies are reportedly ready to give up on long-term target Marc Guehi after growing tired of negotiating with Crystal Palace.Newcastle offered a club record £65million plus £5million in add-ons for the centre-back.Some reports state that the London club are holding out for a whopping £75million for the England international.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedMixed news for WolvesHighly-rated Brazilian midfielder Andre is saying goodbye to his team-mates at Fluminense ahead of a move to Wolves.He is ready to undergo a medical tomorrow ahead of a £21m move.However, Wolves will not be signing Burnley’s Luca Koleosho as the £33m price tag is seen as too much. Copy linkCopiedBroja’s move offArmando Broja’s move to Ipswich is now 100 per cent off, according to reports.SunSport exclusively revealed at the weekend that the striker’s medical at Portman Road highlighted an Achilies problem.Both Chelsea and Ipswich remained in talks – but the deal is now dead. Copy linkCopiedWeghorst joins AjaxFormer Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has signed for Ajax.The Dutchman has left Burnley and signed a two-year contract at his homeland club.Weghorst spent last season away from Turf Moor at German side Hoffenheim. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNo Sancho returnJadon Sancho will not be returning to Borussia Dortmund this month.Club officials have dismissed reports linking them with a move for the Manchester United winger as “nonsense”, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.There had been claims this week that Sancho could be involved in a swap deal that would see Donyell Malen move to Old Trafford.The United star previously returned to Dortmund on loan for the second half of last season.Copy linkCopiedOsimhen updateChelsea and Al-Ahli have both held talks over the signing of Victor Osimhen.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have spoken with the player about his salary.The Premier League side are willing to launch a loan bid with an obligation to buy.Meanwhile, Al-Ahli have proposed a four-year deal worth up to £25million-per-year.Copy linkCopiedBREAKING: Liverpool sign ChiesaLiverpool have completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus.The 26-year-old becomes the first signing for new manager Arne Slot.Chiesa joins the Reds for £10million and could make his debut against Manchester United this weekend.Copy linkCopiedMaupay dealMarseille have agreed a deal to sign Neal Maupay from Everton.According to L’Equipe, the forward will sign on loan with an obligation to buy for £3.5million next summer.Everton also have a 20 per cent sell-on clause included in the deal for Maupay.Copy linkCopiedArsenal bidArsenal have launched a bid for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.The Spanish stopper is the club’s planned replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, who is set to join Southampton.Fabrizio Romano report the Gunners have submitted a £17million offer, but Espanyol want Garcia’s £25million release clause to be triggered instead.The player has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDendoncker demandAston Villa midfielder Leander Dendoncker is attracting interest from clubs in England and Europe ahead of the transfer deadline.According to Het Nieuwsblad, Anderlecht are the latest side to enter the race for the Belgian.Dendoncker has also been linked with former club Wolves and Las Palmas in Spain.The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Napoli.Copy linkCopiedLacroix medicalMaxence Lacroix will travel to London today for his Crystal Palace medical, report RMC Sport.The Wolfsburg defender is set to join the Eagles in a £17million deal.Lacroix will become the club’s fourth first-team signing following the arrivals of Ismaila Sarr, Chadi Riad and Daichi Kamada.Eddie Nketiah is also on the verge of joining from Arsenal before the window closes.Copy linkCopiedAnother Chelsea keeper on the moveFollowing Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan exit, Djordje Petrovic is also set to leave Chelsea.The Serbian has agreed terms on a new deal with the Blues ahead of joining Strasbourg for the season, reports Fabrizio Romano.Petrovic signed from MLS side New England Revolution last summer and has since made 31 appearances in West London.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKepa joins CherriesKepa Arrizabalaga has completed a season-long loan move to Bournemouth.The world’s most expensive goalkeeper has departed Chelsea as they start clearing their ‘bomb squad’.He previously spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, making 20 appearances.Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd ‘hold shock Ivan Toney transfer talks’ as they join Chelsea in last-gasp move for England striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have held talks over a deal for Ivan Toney, according to reports.The striker is expected to make a late transfer with several clubs interested.Man Utd have held talks over a move for Ivan ToneyCredit: PAToney looked set to move to Saudi Arabia until Chelsea made a move to sign the England striker on Tuesday.Enzo Maresca’s side reportedly remains Toney’s preferred option but United have held preliminary talks over a transfer, according to the Evening Standard.It is believed United are yet to make a formal offer for the striker, who could be available for less than his £50million asking price.Toney, 28, is in the final year of his contract at Brentford and the Bees are hopeful of starting a bidding war between the two Premier League giants.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThomas Frank left Toney out of his squad for his opening two Prem matches and admitted Toney is likely to leave before Friday’s transfer deadline.The Brentford boss said: “There is a lot of things going on for Ivan, especially on transfers.”There is some transfer interest, nothing closed yet but things are happening, so because of all that we decided not to involve in the squad.”Toney was initially valued at £70m by Brentford but they have slashed their asking price to £45m due to his contract situation.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Chelsea have offered Raheem Sterling in exchange for United outcast Jadon Sancho, with the winger not part of Maresca’s plans.Sterling is said to be open to joining Man Utd but wants to resolve his contract situation at Stamford Bridge first, with a £70m pay-off requiring some negotiation.SunSport’s Latest Transfer Headlines More

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      Chelsea transfer tactic slammed as ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ as club look to offload stars with deadline days away

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      CHELSEA’S “bomb squad” transfer tactic has been slammed as the Professional Footballers’ Association aims to get it banned.The Blues have expelled 13 players from first-team training as they look to force them out of the club.Chelsea and Enzo Maresca’s ‘bomb squad’ transfer tactic has been slammedCredit: GettyRaheem Sterling is one of 13 players being made to train away from the first-teamCredit: GettyThe PFA are working to get the approach, which has also seen Ben Chilwell exiled, bannedCredit: GettyRaheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among the players banished from Enzo Maresca’s sessions at the club’s Cobham base.Both players have been linked with exits amid reported interest from Manchester United.Sterling is even understood to be open to joining the Red Devils before the transfer window closes on Friday.However, the PFA now want the Premier League and Fifa to stop clubs from using the approach with unwanted players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to the Daily Mail, the players’ union has been in contact with Chelsea players and their representatives.They have also been in touch with other exiled players elsewhere in England.Although the PFA cannot comment on specific clubs or cases, they are proactively trying to help find resolutions where aware of problems.The report adds that the group have been campaigning on the issue for several years and they are still actively pushing for so-called bomb squads to be tackled by the game’s authorities.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt is felt that the Premier League Handbook is too vague on the issue, with players told they must “attend at any reasonable place for the purposes of and to participate in training and match preparation”.They are also ordered to “maintain a high standard of physical fitness at all times”.Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsPlayers signed under Boehly at ChelseaRaheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £115mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mMike Penders – £17mThe PFA’s reported stance comes just days after Gary Neville blasted Chelsea’s treatment of their own players.He wrote in his latest newsletter for The Overlap: “Let’s start with what is good about Chelsea: the collection of players.”Despite the defeat against Manchester City, I’m seeing a group that can make the top four on paper.”If you have a front three of Neto, Joao Felix and Cole Palmer, a midfield of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, plus their back four and depth in the squad, you’re in a position most clubs would envy. The challenge is moulding them into a team that can do it.”However, we can quickly get to the bad. Clearlake have spent £1.1bn since taking over and they still haven’t signed a centre forward who you would regard as a top-class assured starter in the Premier League. (I really like Nicolas Jackson but I don’t think he’s that yet).Where will they get changed? Jamie Carragher’s huge Chelsea rantPREMIER LEAGUE legend Jamie Carragher let rip at Chelsea’s transfer market activity, going on an epic rant about the west Londoners…He told Sky Sports: “Chelsea have just got to stop buying players and players have got to stop signing for Chelsea.”If I was a player and look at Chelsea, why would you sign?”The only reason you’d sign is because someone might say – your agent might say – ‘We’re getting a seven-year deal’.”You know what I’d say? ‘Back yourself as a player, sign a four-year deal at a proper club and back yourself to do well’.”And then when you’re due for renewal your money goes up anyway.”I don’t understand why you’d sign a seven-year deal. Back yourself.”He continued: “All players need competition. But every team I played in there were seven or eight players who knew they were playing every week.”Then you’ve got six or seven players who are fighting for three positions, and then you’ve got another six players who know they are squad players.”And of the Blues’ swollen array of talent, Carragher asked: “Where are they going to fit in the changing room?”How are you going to put on a training session.””You’ve six goalkeepers, but not one I would really trust. You have 42 players in the squad but a manager who has just said this week that he will only be working with 21 of them.”Good luck moving onto the other 21. And good luck motivating them for the rest of the season if you can’t move them on.”Chelsea have already sold five first-team players this summer, most recently academy graduate Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid.There could still be more before the window closes, with United joined by Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in being linked with Sterling.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, the Blues have also launched a late move to sign England striker Ivan Toney from Brentford.If successful, he would become their 13th addition of the summer window.Chelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport. 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      I nearly joined Man City because of Oasis… I thought I’d get to meet Liam and Noel Gallagher, says Italy legend

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      AN ITALY legend almost joined Manchester City because of his love for Oasis.The midfielder once revealed he was almost swayed by the prospect of meeting Liam and Noel Gallagher.Daniele De Rossi almost joined Manchester City in 2012 because of OasisCredit: Getty – ContributorThe Italy legend was nearly swayed by the prospect of meeting Liam and Noel GallagherCredit: EPAHowever, he ultimately opted against a move to the Etihad Stadium.The player in question is former Roma captain Daniele De Rossi, who was considering a move to City back in 2012.De Rossi had hoped signing for the club would allow him to meet the Gallagher brothers.Both huge City fans, they have often been spotted in the crowd at matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNoel was even seen performing the ‘Poznan’ in the away end at Fulham last season.Discussing his love for the band, De Rossi told Roma’s club website in 2016: “They’re the band from my teenage years. I grew up listening to them and I know all their songs off by heart.”I liked those guys, they were real characters. They weren’t always conventional or very easily approachable but I really liked the stereotype they represented – rock stars off their heads.”On potentially joining City, he added: “There was a lot of talk about me moving to Manchester City a few years ago but I’ve never wanted to leave Rome.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”What excited me the most about that prospect, however, was the fact that I could have met the Gallagher brothers.”De Rossi ultimately stayed at Roma for another seven years before joining Boca Juniors.Liam and Noel Gallagher reveal UK tour dates for huge Oasis reunion shows – and when tickets go on saleHe went on to retire from professional football after just six months in Argentina.During his legendary spell with the Giallorossi, the 41-year-old made 616 appearances and scored 63 goals.He also won the Italian Cup twice before returning as manager in January of this year.Oasis are also making a return in 2025 after confirming the dates for their UK and Ireland tour on Tuesday.The rock group are set to play four gigs at Wembley Stadium as part of a blockbuster reunion next summer.Shows have also been announced in Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      My dad’s a former Premier League star and TV presenter – I’m making my own way after transfer to League One club

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      THE SON of a former Premier League star and TV host is forging his own career in football.Leo Castledine, 19, completed a loan transfer to Shrewsbury from Chelsea earlier this week.Leo Castledine has joined Shrewsbury on loan from ChelseaCredit: 2024 Crystal Pix/MB MediaThe attacking midfielder, who has already made his debut for the Blues after appearing in their Carabao Cup clash against Middlesbrough in January, is going on his first loan spell to continue his development.Having joined Chelsea’s academy from Wimbledon as an Under-15 star, he is described as “a player who has the ability to play box-to-box, he likes to create and score goals and is very tenacious in the tackle”.And he is now hoping to make waves in League One with the Shrews.Speaking to club media, Castledine – who has represented England Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 level – said: “I’m really excited to get going. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Obviously it’s my first loan in the men’s game but I’m ready to get going and just want to play.”(Shrewsbury) is a great club with a lot of history and I’m eager to get going and I can see a set up here where it’s going to work out and I’m going to get a lot of games and be able to help the team.”Manager Paul Hurst said of the deal: “We are really pleased because he’s one we’ve been looking at for a long time and initially we weren’t sure he’d be allowed to come out on loan.”There was also word that he may end up in the Championship, so we’re delighted to get him in and had to be patient on this one. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s a player we think can add a lot to this squad. He’s a mature character who plays with maturity, enthusiasm, and has quality.”Castledine comes from Premier League stock, with his father Stewart Castledine starring for Wimbledon for nine years in the top flight.Premier League fathers and sonsCastledine senior, 51, had a ten-year career in professional football despite never being a regular player with the Dons.Following his playing career, Castledine Snr went straight into TV presenting.He hosted BBC One’s Big Strong Boys and Houses Behaving Badly over the course of seven years.Castledine also tried his hand at modelling for the likes of DKNY and Topman and in acting in the 2006 film Pink Panther.He has since had various directorial roles in sport, including eight years at Sports Revolution Ltd, and currently works at KIN Partners and a Football Commercial Director.Castledine is also married to TV presenter Lucy Alexander, with the pair having two children together, Leo and EastEnders actress Kitty.Stewart Castledine is a former BBC TV presenterCredit: RexHe starred for Wimbledon for nine yearsCredit: Getty Images – GettyCan you name the famous fathers? More

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      Raheem Sterling ‘open to controversial Man Utd transfer’ despite playing for three rivals as he seeks Chelsea exit

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      RAHEEM STERLING is reportedly open to joining Manchester United before the transfer window closes.The forward is expected to leave Chelsea this week after falling out of favour under new boss Enzo Maresca.Raheem Sterling is reportedly open to joining Manchester United from ChelseaCredit: ReutersChelsea have been linked with a swap deal involving Jadon Sancho signing from UnitedCredit: RexSterling has not featured for the Blues this season and has been training away from the first-team squad.United are amongst a host of Premier League sides to be linked with a move for the 29-year-old.According to the Daily Mail, Sterling would not rule out joining the Red Devils, despite spells with Liverpool and Manchester City.Chelsea are open to including him in a deal for Jadon Sancho, who is also set to leave United.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, it is unknown whether a swap deal will be possible before Friday’s transfer deadline.Sterling’s £325,000 wages are seen as a potential stumbling block, whilst Sancho’s £300,000 weekly income does not fit into Chelsea’s wage structure.Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are also understood to be interested in a late move for Sterling.Meanwhile, Arsenal have been linked with the winger, who will not put in a transfer request to force through a move.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHaving joined Chelsea in 2022, he still has three years left on his deal in West London.Sterling has previously played for United’s fierce rivals City and Liverpool, where he came through the academy after signing from QPR.Enzo Maresca comments on the futures of Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling at Chelsea and comments on player contract lengthsHe went on to make 129 appearances for the Reds before leaving for City in 2015.During seven years at the Etihad Stadium, he won 12 trophies including four league titles.Sterling has yet to score in 26 matches against United, though.Chelsea would also face competition for Sancho’s signature as United look to sell him this week.Italian giants Juventus have also been strongly linked with a move but are only open to a loan deal for the 24-year-old.Sancho spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund. More

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      Former England and Prem star Andros Townsend admits ‘I don’t know who owns me’ as freak hold-up wrecks move to Turkey

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      ANDROS TOWNSEND has revealed “I don’t know which club owns me” with his move from Luton to Antalyaspor in limbo due to a transfer ban.The ex-England international, 33, came off the bench in Luton’s opening Championship game of the season earlier this month – a 4-1 home defeat to Burnley.Andros Townsend is unsure which club he belongs toCredit: GettyHe has signed for Turkish side Antalyaspor but is now being blocked by a transfer banCredit: X/5liveSportHe then signed for Antalyaspor – who were adamant they had to push the deal through quickly before their transfer ban came into effect.Townsend and the club ended up missing the deadline, leaving the winger in the lurch as he continues to train in Turkey without any official announcement of his arrival.And he has admitted he is completely in the dark over his future.Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: “[It’s] three days before the start of the season at Luton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I get a call from Antalyaspor saying ‘We have an offer for you but you’ve got 24 hours to respond because we’ve got a transfer ban coming and we need to get you in before the transfer ban’.”So no time to think about it. I managed to negotiate to be involved in the first game for Luton, played 10 minutes in that, and then it was literally all signed, all done.”Then we missed the deadline by a couple of hours.”So the contract is signed with Antalyaspor, they can’t officially register me, they can’t announce me because they have a transfer ban.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTownsend registered four goal contributions in the Premier League last season”So I’m literally just stuck in Antalyaspor just training. I don’t know who owns me. I don’t know where my contract is. So yeah, that’s me.”Townsend came through the ranks at Tottenham, scoring 11 goals and assisting 13 in 93 games.SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesDuring his time at Spurs, he earned 13 caps for England between 2013 and 2016, scoring three times.He has since gone on to play for Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Everton and Luton.Last season, he scored one goal and provided three assists in 27 Premier League games for Rob Edwards’ side, but could not help them avoid relegation back down to the Championship. More

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      Jamie Carragher reveals Liverpool ‘thought they had’ Cristiano Ronaldo hours before he sealed first Man Utd transfer

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has revealed Liverpool thought they had Cristiano Ronaldo hours before he joined Manchester United 21 years ago.The Portuguese was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson for £12million at the age of 18 in August 2003.Jamie Carragher faced Cristiano Ronaldo on several occasionsCredit: 2005 Getty ImagesCarragher understands Liverpool were close to securing Ronaldo’s signatureCredit: Sky SportsHe would go on to become one of the club’s all-time great players, winning three Premier League titles, the Champions League and Ballon d’Or during a sensational six years at Old Trafford.Ronaldo, 39, later returned for a second stint in 2021 and spent just over one year back at Man Utd before leaving for Saudi Arabia.Yet Liverpool icon Carragher, 46, who faced Ronaldo on numerous occasions during his first spell in the Premier League, claims the Merseyside club believed they had the forward before the move to Man Utd was announced.Speaking on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, he said: “When he actually signed for United I think we were in for him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”That was when Gerard Houllier and Phil Thompson – Phil Thompson tells the story that he thought we had him. “He was speaking to the agent and before you know it, it breaks on Sky Sports News ‘Ronaldo’s gone to United’ – and I think of what we lacked probably in the best teams I played in at Liverpool.”I think we had world-class or great players in every position over a 10-year period, but I don’t think we ever had a world-class wide player. “Listen, we had the best in John Barnes, late eighties, but I think if you got through the nineties, I don’t think we ever had a player of that ilk.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCristiano Ronaldo’s first Man Utd spellAppearances: 292Goals: 118Trophies: Premier League x3, FA Cup, League Cup x2, Champions League, Club World CupIndividual honours: Ballon d’Or, Fifa Player of the Year, Champions League top scorer, Premier League Player of the Season x2, FIFPRO World 11 x3, Fifa Puskas AwardCarragher was critical of Ronaldo’s return to Man Utd when he came back for a second stint under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Ronaldo subsequently ignored him live on air during a Sky Sports Super Sunday as he caught up with former team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane.Arne Slot savages Jamie Carragher with six-word put down in brutal moment on live TV after Liverpool winCarragher later responded: “I get a custard pie for getting it right on Ronaldo from day one!”The custard pie for him from ETH [Erik ten Hag] shows the manager thinks the same!”Maybe the ex-Man Utd legends (sycophants!) will now agree with me.” More