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      Sunderland boss says ‘not my decision’ on whether he keeps talented teen but new star blown away by ‘scary’ Chris Rigg

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      REGIS LE BRIS has no say on keeping Chris Rigg and his other young guns – but Chris Mepham is here to help them reach the top.Sunderland’s fine start under the Frenchman continued with a fourth win from five games.The 17-year-old Chris Rigg continues to shine for SunderlandCredit: RexRegis Le Bris has made an impressive start to life on WearsideCredit: RexThe Black Cats are packed full of young talents such as Romaine Mundle, 21, Jobe Bellingham, 18, Eliezer Mayenda, 19, but the win over Middlesbrough belonged to 17-year-old matchwinner Rigg.It is all going well for Le Bris and his kids, however, he knows interest will mount if they continue like this and any decision to cash in will not be taken by him.Le Bris said: “The market is like that but it’s not my main concern at the minute.“I just want to work with them, help them to grow and to achieve their best football.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Then, after that, we will see. That’s not my decision.”Meanwhile, deadline day loan signing Chris Mepham says one of the reasons he was brought in from Bournemouth was to help nurture the talented teens.The centre-half helped Sunderland keep a clean sheet on his debut and then said: “At 26, I’ve seen a fair amount and a lot of players that have a lot of potential and all the ability in the world but struggle with the other side of the game.“So it’s important to keep your feet on the ground, working hard and not become complacent.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“We can help with little stuff like timing, coming in on time, not getting sloppy with day-to-day stuff. That’s something that I think I can kind of help with.“The club made it clear it was important for me to come in and give that kind of know-how and bit experience that perhaps some lads miss.”I’m a former England star with eight caps – I’d be worth £100MILLION and have 50 caps if I was playing todayLe Bris replied “hope so” when asked whether Rigg could play for England and Welsh international Mepham believes his “scary” new team-mate can reach the very top.He said: “You see him talking to people and almost leading, which is scary I think.“He’s 17 and I think he has the respect of everyone at the football club and rightly so and that gives him that freedom to lead.“I think that and his quality on the ball is an amazing combination.”For Michael Carrick and Middlesbrough, it’s scoring goals that is their problem.Both Tommy Conway and Matt Clarke missed big chances at Sunderland to leave them with an average of just a goal-a-game six matches in.Carrick said: “What we’re finding against a lot of teams, especially if they get a lead on us, they defend very deep with a lot of numbers.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’ve got to face that challenge and find ways to break teams down.“I’m sure if we keep doing the right things, creating the opportunities and being the better team like in pretty much every game we’ve played so far, I’m sure we will start to get the rewards.”Chris Mepham helped Sunderland keep a clean sheet on his debut for the clubCredit: Rex More

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      Free agent Dele Alli in line for Premier League return as supremo reveals ‘agreement’ with Tottenham over signing him

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      DELE ALLI is in line to return to action in the Premier League soon for Everton.Dele, 28, is currently a free agent after his contract with the Toffees ran out in June.Dele Alli looks set for a return to the Premier League with EvertonCredit: GettyDele became a free agent after his contract with Everton ran out in JuneCredit: GettyDele is determined to regain his old fitness and play for England in the 2026 World CupCredit: GettyThe versatile midfielder spent the entirety of the previous campaign nursing a hamstring injury he suffered during his loan stint at Besiktas the season before.The ex-England international – who has bravely opened up on his sleeping pill addiction and child abuse trauma – is still training with Sean Dyche’s first team even though he is not on the club’s books.The ex-Tottenham star is trying to prove his fitness in order to earn a new contract with the Merseysiders.Everton’s Director of Football Kevin Thelwell suggested Dele could be on his way back to Dyche’s squad as both parties are keen on a deal.Read More on FootballThe club has even reached an understanding with Spurs, with whom they had agreed on various bonuses when he swapped North London for Goodison Park in 2022.Thelwell told BBC Sport: “We are in a good space now with Tottenham.”We have an agreement with those guys about what happens next if we sign him and he would dearly love to play for Everton in the Premier League and we would dearly love that to happen as well because the boy has had a very difficult time.”Dele has admitted he’s been dealing with a hard time the last few months due to his injury. Most read in FootballBut the playmaker is adamant he is not finished as he “knows his level” and is determined to regain his old fitness in order to earn back a place in the England squad in time for the 2026 World Cup.Dele previously said: “I know how good I can be when my head is in the right place and I’m feeling good. Obviously, I’m disappointed with the injury right now but I’m excited to get playing.reveals bold target ahead of football comeback and has reminder on his phone at 11am every day as motivation“It’s hard for me to even watch football. It’s been tough for me, I’d say, this past eight months has been hard to watch.“You know you can set reminders on your phone, I have a reminder at 11 o’clock every day that says, ‘World Cup 2026’. “That’s my aim for now. I think that people will be like, ‘He hasn’t played in a year’ but I don’t care, I know my level.”Dele Alli Career StatsDele Alli has made quite an impact in the Premier League as the stats below show:2011-2015: MK Dons – 44 apps – 8 goals – 4 assists2015-2022: Tottenham – 269 apps – 67 goals – 58 assists2015: MK Dons (Loan) – 44 apps – 16 goals – 11 assists2022-2024: Everton – 13 apps – 0 goals – 0 assists2022-2023: Besiktas (Loan) – 15 apps – 3 goals – 0 assists2015-2019: England – 37 apps – 3 goals – 7 assists More

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      Chelsea Champions League winner, 39, comes out of retirement to join second tier club… as player AND director

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      CHELSEA Champions League winner Salomon Kalou is set to play for a second-division club in the IVORY COAST.Winger Kalou spent six years at Stamford Bridge, scoring 60 goals in 254 games.Chelsea hero Salomon Kalou has come out of retirement for a surprise clubCredit: Getty Images – GettyChelsea hero Kalou is set to play for a second-division club in the Ivory CoastHe played in the Blues’ 2012 Champions League final win over Bayern Munich.A £9million buy from Feyenoord in 2006, Kalou also won the 2010 Premier League title, four FA Cups and a League Cup with the west Londoners.The 93-cap Ivory Coast international went on to play for Lille, Hertha Berlin and Brazilian club Botafogo.He made a surprise move to Djibouti club Arta Solar 7 two years ago, where he lined up alongside ex-Arsenal midfielder Alex Song.Read More on FootballArta’s Ivorian chairman Tommy Tayoro Nyckoss took charge of home-country club SC Gagnoa earlier this month.And the businessman convinced Kalou, 39, to join as both a director and a player. Gagnoa paraded him at a ceremony earlier this week.The southern club was relegated from the Ivory Coast’s Ligue 1 last season.They are based 40 miles from the Chelsea hero’s birthplace Oume, north-west of the African country’s capital Abidjan.Most read in FootballKalou said: “I am going to get a player’s licence, so that I can be part of coach Bernard Casoni’s squad.”And maybe if SC Gagnoa play against ASEC Mimosas or Africa Sports in the Ivorian Cup, I will take part in the game.”Chelsea boss Maresca aims cheeky dig at Erik ten Hag after Jadon Sancho makes dazzling debut after Man Utd transferKalou began his career with ASEC before landing his move to Feyenoord in 2003. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘handed £4MILLION A YEAR wage boost after one season as Real chiefs fear Kylian Mbappe friction’

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      REAL MADRID superstar Jude Bellingham has received a massive pay rise following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu.Mbappe, 25, joined Real as a free agent following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and quickly became the club’s top earner at a staggering €15million (£12.6m) per year.Jude Bellingham received a pay rise as Real Madrid feared friction with Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyVinicius Junior and Bellingham both got a raise to match Mbappe as top earnersCredit: GettyThe star forward overtook Bellingham, 21, and Vinicius Junior who were joint top on the salary list as they made a whopping €10m (£8.4m) per season.According to OK Diario, however, club chiefs feared the €5m (£4.2m) difference would create friction between the three stars in the dressing room.That is why Real president Florentino Perez decided to match all three of their wages by giving Bellingham and Vinicius a significant raise.Now they are all on €15m, which is the most anyone has ever earned in Madrid.Read More on FootballThe likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard also received the same amount during their time with Los Blancos.Bellingham set the world alight last season during his debut campaign with Real.The star midfielder amassed an impressive total of 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 appearances.The England international didn’t have an ideal start to this season as he suffered a muscle injury in August.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat led to Bellingham missing out on Lee Carsley’s first matches in charge of the Three Lions as interim manager in the Nations League.But the ex-Borussia Dortmund star returned to action on Tuesday in the Champions League and helped Real beat Stuttgart 3-1 in Spain.Top ten Instagram rich list of sportMbappe already counts five goals in seven appearances across all competitions for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. More

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      Newcastle tracking ‘next Erling Haaland’ but face transfer battle with Premier League rivals for £21million striker

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly monitoring 18-year-old Norwegian forward Sindre Walle Egeli.The Magpies are currently low in the striker department, with Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson among the only first team stars available.Newcastle are monitoring Sindre Walle EgeliCredit: RexBoth players have struggled with various injury problems over the last few years, giving Eddie Howe some selection headaches.But club officials are now looking to recruit another forward to add to their ranks.The Daily Mail claims Newcastle are tracking FC Nordsjaelland striker Egeli.Nordsjaelland are expected to demand around £21million for the teenager.Read More in FootballEgeli recorded an impressive goals tally at youth level with 32 in 35 games.He is now being likened to Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.West Ham, Brentford, Brighton and Crystal Palace are also understood to be interested.Not only can Egeli play as a striker, but he is also able to operate on both wings.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Norwegian joined Nordsjaelland from Sandefjord last summer and has since made 12 first team appearances.He made his senior international debut for Norway in the Nations League against Kazakhstan earlier this month.Premier League stadium given subtle makeover during international break More

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      Martial given hero’s welcome by AEK fans with flares as Arsenal icon says ‘can’t remember last time he was real player’

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      ANTHONY MARTIAL was given a hero’s welcome by AEK Athens as fans lit flares following his shock free transfer.The former Manchester United dud has joined the Greek giants following his Old Trafford exit this summer.Anthony Martial was given a hero’s welcome as he touched down at AEK AthensFans lit flares as he stepped off the plane before being driven awayMartial was allowed to depart for nothing after his contract expired.And he has now found a new home with ambitious AEK, who have made a flurry of interesting signings this summer.Former Premier League stars Erik Lamela, Roberto Pereyra and Thomas Strakosha were also signed on frees.And AEK also came close to landing David Datro Fofana from Chelsea before negotiations collapsed late on.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut they have hit the mark with signing of Martial, who agreed a move after seeing a switch to Brazilian giants Flamengo fall through.The former Sevilla loanee touched down in the Greek capital last night after penning a contract.And he was given a rapturous welcome by supporters at the airport.Fans lit flares and chanted Martial’s name as he stepped off the plane.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd the Frenchman was loving the adoration as he posed for an epic picture before being driven away.Martial will certainly be hoping for a fresh start at his new club after a poor nine years at United.Behind-the-scenes Man Utd documentary to show Kobbie Mainoo going back to SCHOOL as England star reveals key to successHe was signed in 2015 from Monaco for a fee potentially worth up to £58million, smashing the transfer record for a teenager.Martial scored 17 goals in 49 games in his first campaign.But it would prove to be the highest amount of appearances he’d make in an entire season at United.Martial was hit by various injury problems and struggles for form throughout the years.In total, he ended up with just 90 goals in 317 games.And Martial is now hoping for greater things with AEK, who sit top of the Greek Super League after four games.They finished runners-up to PAOK last term and will be hoping to reclaim the title they won in 2023.However, former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has questioned whether his compatriot still has the “desire” to keep playing.He said:  ‘I can’t remember the last time (Martial) was a proper footballer on the pitch, producing good performances. “Maybe he should ask himself this question, does he have the desire to keep on going with his career? Because I have the feeling that the last few years was very difficult for him on and off the pitch. READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s quite difficult to get a good mind coming in every morning at the training ground and try to give your best all the time because you have a problem in your life, you have a problem in the dressing room, you have problems everywhere. “So, if I was Anthony Martial, I would ask myself the question in the mirror. Do I still want to be a professional footballer?” More

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      Andy Carroll rips up Amiens contract as ex-England striker joins non-league club on free transfer in shock career twist

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      FORMER Premier League striker Andy Carroll has joined French side Bordeaux.The 35-year-old completed a free transfer from Ligue 2 outfit Amiens this week.Andy Carroll has joined BordeauxCredit: X @girondinsA club statement on social media read: “Welcome Andy Carroll. The club is delighted to welcome the England international striker.”He has a wealth of high-level experience with almost 450 professional games, making him an ideal addition to Bordeaux’s attack.”Reports claim he was persuaded to make the drop down to the fourth tier by Amiens sporting director John Williams, who has been assisting Bordeaux with recruitment in the wake of their double relegation.Bordeaux were declared bankrupt last month and placed into financial administration.Read More in FootballLes Girondis now play in Championnat National 2 and will receive help from new signing Carroll this season in a bid for promotion.Bordeaux marks the eighth club of the striker’s career.Carroll signed his first professional contract with Newcastle back in 2006 after graduating from the club’s academy.He went on to make 134 first team appearances before joining Liverpool in 2011.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe striker then spent six years with West Ham before returning to St James’ Park in 2019.Carroll has since spent short spells with Reading, West Brom and Amiens.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHe was capped nine times for England between 2010 and 2012 and scored two international goals. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘begs Al-Nassr to sign Zinedine Zidane after SACKING manager… but ex-AC Milan chief leading race’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has strongly recommended Zinedine Zidane as Al-Nassr’s next manager following the dismissal of Luis Castro.The Saudi giants announced Castro’s departure just 14 months after his arrival at the King Saud University Stadium where he replaced Rudi Garcia.Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Al-Nassr chiefs to sign Zinedine Zidane as new managerCredit: AFP or licensorsRonaldo and Zidane enjoyed a stunning partnership at Real MadridCredit: AFPBut Al-Nassr are set to sign former AC Milan manager Stefano PioliCredit: APAccording to Marca, Ronaldo has spoken to club chiefs and expressed his strong desire to reunite with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner and Zidane enjoyed a stunning partnership at Real as together they won the LaLiga title as well as three consecutive Champions League trophies.However, Al-Nassr look set to snub the Manchester United legend’s recommendation.According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Stefano Pioli is set to take charge instead.Read More on FootballFormer AC Milan boss Pioli and the Middle Eastern outfit are “on the verge” of finalising a deal.Zidane was also linked with Al-Nassr last year before Castro replaced Garcia at the helm.The French tactician reportedly rejected a two-year contract worth €150million (£126m) from Ronaldo’s side.Recent reports have also indicated that the legendary midfielder won’t be taking over a job where he doesn’t speak the native language.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat’s why pundits, such as William Gallas, have poured cold water on reports linking Zidane to United.That would limit Zidane’s options to Spain and his homeland, with rumours suggesting he is eyeing the France job.Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand in hysterics as they remember Man Utd nicknames from ‘Shrek’ and ‘SatNav’ to ‘J-Lo’The Juventus legend has been a free agent ever since his departure from Real in 2021. More