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      Graham Potter REJECTS return to management with Rangers with ex-Chelsea boss holding out for another job

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      GRAHAM POTTER has turned down a return to management with Scottish side Rangers after being approached to replace under-fire Michael Beale.Rangers have lost two of their first four Scottish Premiership games, including an Old Firm derby, and were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers thanks to a 5-1 second-leg thumping by PSV Eindhoven.
      Graham Potter has reportedly turned down the Rangers jobCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      That has led Rangers bosses to explore their options and an approach was made to Potter’s representatives.
      However, the former Chelsea and Brighton boss was not interested in discussing the job.
      Potter is relaxed and not keen to rush back into management, preferring to wait for the right job to come up.
      The ex-Swansea manager recently held talks with French club Lyon but decided against a move to the Ligue 1 side.
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      Lyon sit bottom of France’s top tier after picking up just one point from their opening four league games.
      Having been sacked by Chelsea in April, Potter is now keen to return to a Champions League level club or a role where there is clear potential to reach Europe’s top competition in the near future.

      He was approached by Leicester immediately after leaving Stamford Bridge.
      It came after the Foxes had axed Brendan Rodgers as they battled relegation.
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      But Potter deemed it too soon to return to the game as Leicester brought in Dean Smith, before they went down.
      Potter won just 12 of 31 games while in charge of Chelsea.
      But he remains a highly-respected coach following successful spells with Swedish side Ostersund, Swansea and Brighton. More

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      Moment Brazil legend Ronaldo accidentally agreed to sign for Fulham with former owner then demanding he play

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      BRAZIL legend Ronaldo once accidentally agreed to sign for Fulham.And ex-owner Mohamed Al Fayed demanded he play in the Premier League – despite the ace being contracted to Real Madrid at the time.
      Brazilian two-time World Cup winner Ronaldo once accidentally agreed to play for FulhamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Ronaldo, 46, is one of football’s most iconic players thanks to his glittering club and international career.
      The former striker netted 414 goals while starring for the likes of Real, AC Milan, Inter, Barcelona and Brazil.
      Ronaldo, now owner of Spanish club Real Valladolid, won numerous trophies including TWO World Cups.
      But despite his achievements, ‘The Phenomenon’ may end up regretting a missed opportunity to play in England’s top flight.
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      According to journalist Tony Banks, Ronaldo once accidentally agreed to play for Fulham.
      During his Real Madrid Galactico days, he ended up in London doing a book-signing event at Knightsbridge superstore Harrods – owned at the time by Al Fayed.
      The billionaire, who passed away this month aged 94, cheekily asked Ronaldo to turn out on the pitch at Craven Cottage.
      And due to the language barrier, Ronaldo accidentally agreed to play.
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      Mohamed Al Fayed was determined for Ronaldo to swap Real Madrid for Craven CottageCredit: Getty
      However, it was a serious matter for Al Fayed, who several weeks later demanded Ronaldo was thrust into Fulham’s starting XI for an upcoming Premier League clash.
      Banks told the Fulhamish podcast: “Ronaldo comes to Harrods for a book signing.
      “He’s at Real Madrid at the time knocking in the goals.
      “He’s signing his autobiography in Harrods and Al Fayed wonders into the room and says ‘you can come and play for Fulham’.
      “Ronaldo’s not very good with his English and says: ‘Yeah, yeah, sometime’.
      “Two weeks later, Andy Ambler (Fulham’s then-finance director) gets a call in the office.
      “(Al Fayed tells him): ‘Get Ronaldo in for Saturday’. Ambler replies: ‘What do you mean?’
      “Fayed says: “He said he’ll play for Fulham one day – well I want him Saturday’.” More

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      Premier League pair Burnley and Crystal Palace keeping transfer tabs on Colchester wonderkid Bradley Ihionvien

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      PREMIER LEAGUE duo Burnley and Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Colchester’s teen star Bradley Ihionvien.The 19-year-old striker has impressed for the League Two side this season and has scored two in his last three appearances against Gillingham and Tranmere.
      Colchester star Bradley Ihionvien has shone bright at League TwoCredit: PA
      Crystal Palace, Burnley, Leicester, Watford and Norwich are eyeing IhionvienCredit: Rex
      And that has alerted the Prem pair as well as Championship trio Leicester, Watford and Norwich.
      All the clubs have sent scouts to watch the powerful forward in action.
      Talented Ihionvien made his league debut in May 2022 against Hartlepool.
      But his form has caught the eye during his six outings for Ben Garner’s side this term.
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      It is believed Us’ staff have been raving about his performances this season.
      Ihionvien is out of contract at the end of the campaign at the JobServe Community Stadium.
      Colchester have a history of developing talent, such as EFL stars Sammie Szmodics and Junior Tchmadeu who are now with Blackburn and Stoke respectively.
      Ihionvien spent his entre youth career at Colchester and made his senior debut in 2022.
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      However, the 19-year-old also spent some time on loan at Maldon & Tiptree.
      Since then, the centre-forward has amassed managed two goals in seven matches. More

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      David Moyes gives update on Jesse Lingard future after confirming ex-Man Utd star is training with West Ham

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      DAVID MOYES says he will give Jesse Lingard “every opportunity” to get fit and earn a contract at West Ham.The former Manchester United star is currently a free agent after his contract with Nottingham Forest expired at the end of last season.
      Jesse Lingard has been training with the Hammers recentlyCredit: Alamy
      David Moyes has given an update on West Ham potentially signing himCredit: Getty
      The 30-year-old has been training with The Hammers and is said to have impressed during his time with the club so far.
      Lingard spent time on loan at the London Stadium during the 2020-21 campaign – scoring nine goals in 16 appearances.
      The midfielder returned to parent club Manchester United that summer before joining Nottingham Forest in 2022 – despite interest from West Ham.
      But last season’s exploits with Forest didn’t see the former England International reach the heights of his West Ham loan spell.
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      Lingard struggled to stay fit and when he did he was rarely picked by Tricky Trees boss Steve Cooper.
      He featured just 17 times in the league all season and failed to put up any numbers when it came to goals and assists.
      Speaking on TalkSPORT, West Ham boss Moyes hinted at the prospect of Lingard earning a contract.
      He said: “Jesse has trained with us for three weeks and he’s improved greatly from when he first came in.
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      “He’s in really good condition – much better condition than he was when he first came in.”
      Lingard’s short spell for the Irons assisted the East London side to finish sixth making the cut for the Europa League.
      Moyes continued: “I have to say, when Jesse joined us two years ago I think he scored nine goals in 15 games and was probably the difference between us getting into Europe for the first time.
      “I want to give him every opportunity to get himself back in condition and see how he does.
      “So there’s no real update on it at the moment, just to say that he’s back and getting much closer to the levels of fitness where you’d hope he would be.”
      The Scotsman will be hoping that a spell in East London can help Lingard return to his imperious form of 2021.
      The Europa Conference champs are unbeaten in four Premier League games this season with their next game against last season’s treble winners Man City this Saturday. More

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      Arsenal starlet who once infuriated Thomas Partey agrees Middle East transfer as fans moan ‘another talent lost’

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      ARSENAL youngster Tim Akinola has left North London to sign for Qatari side Al-Bidda.The 22-year-old leaves the Gunners having failed to make a first-team appearance for Mikel Arteta’s men.
      Tim Akinola was a regular for Arsenal’s Under-21sCredit: Getty
      Akinola did train with the first team on occasion, however, and even upset senior player Thomas Partey.
      During a session in November 2021, Akinola reportedly went flying into a 50-50 challenge with the Ghanaian.
      Partey is claimed to have initially reacted angrily towards the over-exuberant youngster.
      But the 30-year-old’s stance later softened, going on to describe Akinola as the “strongest” player he’d played with.
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      The midfielder joined Arsenal from Huddersfield in the summer of 2020.
      He became a regular for the Gunners’ Under-21s, and twice went out on loan.
      Akinola played one game for Dundee United in 2022.
      He then featured 31 times for National League side Chesterfield last term.
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      Arsenal chiefs approved a move to Qatar for Akinola.
      Al-Bidda play in the Qatari second tier and are based in Doha.
      Some Arsenal fans were upset to see Akinola go.
      One tweeted: “Another talent gone.”
      While a second wrote: “Talents are finished in England.”
      A third pointed out: “Arsenal keeps on selling their youngsters.”
      Another added: “Best of luck to Tim Akinola at his new club! He is a talented player and I am sure he will be a success.”
      Academy graduates Folarin Balogun and Ainsley Maitland-Niles left the Emirates over the summer.
      While fellow youngsters Marcelo Flores, Ryan Alebiosu, Matt Smith and Nikolaj Moller also departed.
      Folarin Balogun left Arsenal during the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies lined up for major transfer to European rivals

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      ALPHONSO DAVIES is reportedly being lined up for a transfer to European giants Real Madrid. The Bayern Munich star is Carlo Ancelotti’s primary target for next year’s summer transfer window.
      Real Madrid are lined up to steal Alphonso Davies next summerCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old has become one of the best young left-backs in football.
      Davies burst onto the scene in the MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps before his record-breaking transfer to Bayern Munich in 2018.
      Within a year the Candian had established himself as a first-team regular and has progressed to be among the world’s top left-backs – known for his blistering pace, dribbling and crossing ability.
      He has had a remarkable start for the Bundesliga side scoring eight goals in 156 appearances.
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      Davies has also picked up some silverware along the way winning five Bundesliga titles and the Champions League in 2020.
      He scored Canada’s first World Cup goal ever at Qatar 2022, putting his penalty miss disappointment behind him from the first match to head in against Croatia.
      The left-back’s success has led to transfer attention and Spanish outlet Marca claim Davies has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
      Ancelotti is on the hunt to bolster his defence as Ferland Mendy’s calf injury means his future at the club is uncertain, the report claims.
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      However, it is believed Real Madrid will wait until summer 2024 to try and sign the full-back.
      Davies previously revealed he struggles with loneliness in Germany meaning a move to the Spanish capital could be something that appeals to the star.
      Davies’s contract with the Bavarian side does not come to an end until June 2025.
      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel may be reluctant to let his star player go.
      But if Davies does depart next summer he would join new Real Madrid youngsters Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham. More

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      Van de Beek attracting transfer interest from two clubs with Man Utd outcast offered last-minute career lifeline

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      MANCHESTER UNITED outcast Donny van de Beek could seal a move away from Old Trafford this week with two clubs showing genuine interest, according to reports.The 26-year-old has not made a competitive appearance for the Red Devils since January.
      Van de Beek could leave United on loan this weekCredit: Getty
      He spent the second half of the 2022-23 campaign on the sidelines with a knee injury and has since fallen down the pecking order.
      Erik ten Hag allegedly has no plans to re-introduce him to the first team squad, so club officials are now looking to facilitate a transfer.
      And according to football journalist Nicolo Schira, two Turkish clubs have expressed an interest in signing Van de Beek on loan.
      Although the two clubs have not been named by Schira, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have both previously been linked with a swoop for the midfielder.
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      The Turkish Super Lig transfer window closes on Friday, meaning a deal will have to be struck this week.
      Van de Beek joined Man Utd in a £39million transfer from Ajax in 2020.
      He has made just 60 first team appearances and provided two goals and two assists.
      Ten Hag has now cut him out of the squad altogether.
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      Van de Beek was snubbed from Man Utd’s 25-man squad for the Champions League last week.
      And he is yet to be named in the Premier League squad this season. More

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      Chelsea failed in last-gasp transfer bid for Marco Verratti with PSG midfielder set to join new club in coming days

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      CHELSEA failed with a late attempt to sign Marco Verratti and the PSG star is now set to join a new club, according to reports.The midfielder has spent 11 years in the French capital but PSG are ready to cash in.
      Marco Verratti is set to join Al-ArabiCredit: Getty
      Verratti, 30, was chased by multiple high profile European clubs this summer but is now closing in on a move to Qatar.
      The Italian has agreed personal terms with Al-Arabi ahead of a £38million switch, per Fabrizio Romano.
      He has travelled to the Middle East to finalise the transfer, which will include passing a medical.
      It is a blow for Chelsea who had tried to sign Verratti on loan, according to L’Equipe.
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      Their offer was rejected by PSG who only wanted a permanent transfer.
      Bayern Munich’s efforts to sign Verratti on loan were thwarted for the same reason.
      While Barcelona were also keen to add the Euro 2020 winner to their ranks but could not afford to stump up a substantial transfer fee.
      Manchester United were also linked with a surprise move late in the transfer window.
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      But Verratti was always expected to move to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli favourites for his signature.
      Verratti made 416 appearances for PSG and won Ligue Un nine times, and finished as a runner-up in the Champions League in 2020. More