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      Wayne Rooney linked with shock managerial return to England with Man Utd legend unsettled in MLS

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      WAYNE ROONEY could be set for a shock return to English football as Birmingham reportedly eye up a move for the Three Lions legend.The DC United boss, 37, cast doubt over his future with the MLS club earlier this week with his contract set to expire in December.
      Wayne Rooney could be set for a managerial job in EnglandCredit: Reuters
      And now he could be given a way out as Championship side Birmingham emerge as a possible destination for the Manchester United icon.
      The Blues, part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, have made a strong start to the season under John Eustace – who has a contract until 2025.
      SunSport understands the club are preparing for the eventuality of Eustace leaving the club.
      There is no indication he will be sacked after three wins and two draws from their opening five league games.
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      However, he has been mooted as a possible successor to Michael Beale at Rangers should the Scottish giants seek a replacement.
      Rooney last coached in England during the 2021/22 season when he took charge of crisis-stricken Derby.
      The Rams had a 21-point deduction and were relegated from the Championship despite him doing an impressive job under the circumstances.
      He then took the DC United job last year – who were also struggling and finished bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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      They sit ninth out of 15 teams in the 2023 campaign, with Rooney recently vocalising his discontent at his own situation as the club prepare for the final six weeks of the regular season.
      Earlier this month, he told the Washington Post: “I am slightly disappointed and frustrated there has been no contact for two months.

      “We asked about a new deal. We can sit down and talk about it. We haven’t heard back.
      “Either way, I can take whatever the situation is. I was hoping we would have, either way, at least spoken about it. That hasn’t been the case.
      “That’s frustrating because, either way, I’d rather know what’s the plan because we have to plan for next season. We need to do it earlier rather than later.
      “The fact we haven’t heard back is probably signalling one thing, but I’m sure they’ll have their reasons for that. So I’ll wait and see.” More

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      Demarai Gray completes Al-Ettifaq transfer after ugly Everton exit as club release blunt parting statement

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      DEMARAI GRAY has joined Al-Ettifaq in an £8million transfer from Everton.The 27-year-old penned a four-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side earlier this week after falling out with Sean Dyche.
      Gray has completed a move to Al-EttifaqCredit: Instagram @demarai
      He took to Instagram on Thursday morning to bid farewell to Everton fans.
      But he also fired a parting shot at club chiefs.
      In an official statement, Gray wrote: “After two years with Everton, it’s time to say goodbye.
      “I wish everyone at the club the very best and will be forever proud to have played for this great team.
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      “To the fans, you were always incredible – thank you for your support. You made it a privilege to wear the shirt.
      “There has been a lot of speculation about my situation all summer. The truth is, I gave my all to this club on and off the pitch through good and bad.
      “I was ready to play as much football as possible this season but it felt like this was not going to happen.
      “It’s time for my next chapter. I am match fit and excited to get playing.”
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      The winger recently fell out with Everton boss DycheCredit: Getty
      Everton also released a blunt statement to confirm Gray’s departure.
      It read: “Everton have sold Demarai Gray to Al-Ettifaq on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee.
      “Gray moves on after the Blues opted to sell the 27-year-old forward to the Saudi Arabian club. It brings an end to his two-year spell on Merseyside, having signed from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.
      “Gray made 75 appearances and scored 12 goals for Everton. The Jamaica international started his career with hometown club Birmingham City before joining Leicester City in 2016.”
      The winger hit out at Dyche last week after falling out of favour at Goodison Park.
      He said: “Everton fans have always been great with me. But it’s so difficult to play for someone who doesn’t show you respect as a person.”
      However, the Everton boss hit back at the comments, claiming: “Demarai made it clear that he felt he was getting a move and he told us a move was done, which was interesting to hear from a player.
      “We reminded him of the truth of the fact that no moves are done without this club’s say so.”
      Gray is now set to join Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson at Al-Ettifaq.
      Gerrard was appointed as manager of the Saudi side at the beginning of July, while Henderson completed a £12million transfer from Liverpool three weeks later.
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      Al-Ettifaq announced the winger’s arrival with a video game-inspired clip on social media.
      The video appeared to poke fun at the club’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Ittihad, who have so far failed to sign top transfer target Mohamed Salah.
      Al-Ettifaq poked fun at Al-Ittihad, who are trying to sign SalahCredit: Instagram @ettifaq More

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      Forgotten man Philippe Coutinho on brink of leaving Aston Villa after club agree to send him out on loan transfer

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      ASTON VILLA’S forgotten star Philippe Coutinho is on the brink of joining Qatari side Al-Duhail, according to reports. The 31-year-old has accepted a loan deal with the Middle Eastern team after rejecting offers from European giants.
      Philippe Coutinho is set for a move to Qatar’s Al DuhailCredit: Getty
      The move can still go ahead as Qatar’s transfer window does not close until September 18th.
      Coutinho joined Villa initially on loan from Barcelona in 2022 to work under former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard.
      He made the switch permanent last summer for around £17million.
      But he managed just one goal and no assists in 2022-23, not featuring after February 18, with just one appearance on the bench in that time.
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      With the summer arrival of Moussa Diaby, and his recent hamstring injury, Coutinho has dropped further down the pecking order of Unai Emery’s squad.
      Now, Fabrizio Romano says Coutinho looks set to join Al-Duhail.
      He tweeted: “Al-Duhail are now closing in on Philippe Coutinho deal!
      “Agreement being sealed with Aston Villa on loan move with salary covered.”
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      Coutinho previously received interest from Turkish side Besiktas and Spanish giants Real Betis.
      Doha-based Al-Duhail have made a perfect start to the new season with two wins from two to sit top of the table.
      There are no real household names in the current squad, with Portuguese defender Ruben Semedo arguably the most famous star.
      Brazilian international Coutinho made a name for himself at Inter Milan and signed for Liverpool in January 2013.
      He shone at Anfield for five years before a massive £145m transfer to Barcelona.
      It did not work out as planned at the Nou Camp, though, leading to a loan to Bayern before returning to England to play at Villa Park. More

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      Forgotten Premier League flop who was SACKED by club in sex scandal finds unlikely new club

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      FORMER Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain forward Jese Rodriguez has joined Brazilian Serie A side Coritiba.The 30-year-old has signed a pre-contract with the Parana-based club.
      Jese has joined Brazilian Serie A side CoritibaCredit: AFP
      The Spaniard was sacked by PSG in 2020 after cheating on his partnerCredit: AFP – Getty
      Jese became a free agent after leaving Sampdoria in June.
      The Spaniard – who was once expected to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement at Real Madrid – found himself out-of-favour following failed spells with Las Palmas and Ankaragucu.
      Prior to joining Las Palmas he spent four years with PSG, but was limited to just 18 first team appearances in total.
      His spell at the Parc des Princes came to an abrupt end in 2020 after he was accused of cheating on his partner, Aurah Ruiz, with her model friend.
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      Jese was also pictured at a party in Gran Canaria ignoring social distancing rules in the height of the Coronavirus pandemic.
      His behaviour proved to be a cause for concern for PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who suggested that he was having a negative impact on the reputation of the club.
      The forward was loaned out four times during his time at PSG – to Las Palmas, Real Betis, Sporting Lisbon and Stoke City.
      He made just 13 appearances during his season in the Premier League with Stoke during the 2017-18 campaign.
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      Jese allegedly cheated on his partner, Aurah RuizCredit: Instagram @ jeserodriguez10
      Prior to his disastrous time in France, Jese spent nine years with Real Madrid.
      He joined the club’s academy at the age of 14 and made his first team debut in a friendly against LA Galaxy four years later.
      The Spaniard was loaned to Stoke in 2017-18Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Rafael van der Vaart’s son Damian, 17, lands first top contract as European giants snap him up in transfer

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      RAFAEL VAN DER VAART’S son has followed in his father’s footsteps and signed for Ajax.Damian, 17, has joined the club from Danish side Esbjerg.
      Rafael van der Vaart’s son Damian has joined AjaxCredit: Getty
      He has signed a one-year deal at Ajax and was unveiled to supporters via a touching photo of both smiling at the Amsterdam Arena.
      Damian will be involved with their Under-18 side this season.
      He plays in midfield like his dad.
      Van der Vaart, 40, came through the youth ranks at Ajax, making 156 appearances for the club to help them win two league titles.
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      He then made the move to Hamburg in Germany before spending two seasons at Real Madrid.
      The Dutchman followed his time at the Santiago Bernabeu with a spell at Tottenham.
      Van der Vaart became a cult hero at Spurs, scoring 28 goals for the club between 2010 and 2012.
      After short spells again at Hamburg, then Real Betis and Midtjylland, he finished his career at Esbjerg, where his son was playing.
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      Van der Vaart worked as an assistant coach for the Danish team across two years after his retirement and was interim manager for six games last season.
      Damian’s mother is the former Netherlands international’s ex-wife Sylvie Meis.
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      Ex-Arsenal star Adebayor cancelled Premier League transfer at last minute after having a bad dream

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      FORMER Premier League striker Emmanuel Adebayor once bizarrely rejected a move to Aston Villa at the 11th hour due to a DREAM.The Togo international had been lined up for a move to Villa Park from Tottenham in 2015.
      Emmanuel Adebayor rejected a move to Aston Villa from TottenhamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      He then went on to join Crystal Palace for freeCredit: AFP
      He completed a medical and even had his picture taken with the shirt before refusing to sign on.
      However, the striker claimed that a “higher power” stopped him from giving the green light.
      Former Aston Villa defender Micah Richards recalled the day Adebayor sensationally snubbed the move while speaking to Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer on The Rest is Football podcast.
      He said: “There’s a story at Aston Villa. When we got rid of (Christian) Benteke – he was always going to go, he was on fire at the time – we got Adebayor.
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      “He came, he did his medical. All-but signed the papers. There’s even a picture of him with the shirt.
      “The reason why he didn’t sign that day – so he’d done a picture with the shirt and was going to sign in the morning – he had a dream that night that he was making the wrong decision.
      “This is no nonsense! He had a dream that the higher power or someone told him it was the wrong move to come to Aston Villa, so he didn’t turn up the next day.”
      Shearer then joked: “Are you sure he didn’t have a nightmare that he had to play with Micah Richards again?”
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      Adebayor was released by Tottenham just one month after snubbing Aston Villa.
      He then joined Crystal Palace in January 2016, but left as a free agent six months later.
      The striker went on to play for Istanbul Basaksehir, Kayserispor, Olimpia and Semassi before retiring earlier this year. More

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      Bukayo Saka named on Ballon d’Or shortlist as Premier League stars dominate but Onana is only Man Utd star to get a nod

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      ENGLAND ace Bukayo Saka leads the string of Premier League stars nominated for this year’s Ballon d’Or.The 22-year-old was a shining light for Arsenal last season, bagging 15 goals and 11 assists in their ill-fated Premier League title tilt.
      Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham have both been nominated for the Ballon d’OrCredit: Getty
      Saka was a shining light for Arsenal last seasonCredit: GETTY
      Jude Bellingham’s exploits for Borussia Dortmund earned him a mega move to Real MadridCredit: MEGA
      A staggering SEVEN Manchester City players have been nominated for the gongCredit: GETTY
      And he’s been joined on the nominations list by countryman Jude Bellingham, who bagged a big-money move from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid this summer thanks to 14 goals and seven assists in his final season for the Germans.
      The Three Lions stars have been nominated for the coveted trophy along with some of the biggest names in world football – including their national team skipper Harry Kane.
      Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah have, unsurprisingly, been nominated for the gong.
      The prolific duo were joined by a staggering SEVEN Manchester City stars, with Kevin de Bruyne, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Julian Alvarez, Rodri and of course Erling Haaland all being nominated.
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      Manchester United newboy Andre Onana, Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez and Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard completed the 12-strong line-up of Prem stars up for the trophy.
      Jamal Musiala’s displays for Bayern Munich saw him rewarded with a nomination alongside new team-mate and Red Devils summer transfer target Kim Min-jae.
      Paris Saint-Germain duo Randal Kolo Muani and Kylian Mbappe also made the cut.
      Georgian sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been nominated following an impressive season with Napoli along with team-mate Victor Osimhen.
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      Inter Milan duo Nicolo Barella and Lautaro Martinez round out the Italian-based contingent up for the trophy.
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      Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will be represented at the ceremony thanks to Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan and Vinicius Jr.
      Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann is also up for the coveted trophy.
      The shock nomination for the trophy comes in the form of Al-Hilal’s Yassine Bounou.
      The most predictable nomination, unsurprisingly, came in the form of Inter Miami new boy Lionel Messi.
      The seven-time trophy winner is the favourite to claim it again following his heroics at the 2022 World Cup.
      Messi, 35, ended Argentina’s 36-year wait to lift the most famous trophy in football last December at Qatar 2022, a tournament in which he scored seven goals and provided three assists.
      Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo suffered and brutal blow as he missed out on a nomination for the first time since 2003.
      The winner of the prestigious award – which is decided by France football – will be announced on October 30.
      Lionel Messi is the favourite to win his EIGHTH Ballon d’Or trophyCredit: Getty
      The nominees for the Women’s Ballon d’Or and Kopa Trophy were also revealed, with FOUR Lionesses stars included in the star-studded line-up.
      Millie Bright, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps and Georgia Stanway – who played huge parts in England reaching last month’s World Cup final – are all up for the gong.
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      Josko Gvardiol (Croatia and Man City)
      Andre Onana (Cameroon and Man Utd)
      Karim Benzema (France and Al-Ittihad)
      Jamal Musiala (Germany and Bayern Munich)
      Mohamed Salah (Egypt and Liverpool)
      Bukayo Saka (England and Arsenal)
      Jude Bellingham (England and Bayern Munich)
      Randal Kolo Muani (France and PSG)
      Kevin de Bruyne (Belgium and Man City)
      Bernardo Silva (Portugal and Man City)
      Emi Martinez (Argentina and Aston Villa)
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia and Napoli)
      Ruben Dias (Portugal and Man City)
      Nicolo Barella (Italy and Inter Milan)
      Erling Haaland (Norway and Man City)
      Martin Odegaard (Norway and Arsenal)
      Ilkay Gundogan (Germany and Barcelona)
      Yassine Bounou (Morocco and Al-Hilal)
      Julian Alvarez (Argentina and Man City)
      Vinicius Jr (Brazil and Real Madrid)
      Lionel Messi (Argentina and Inter Miami)
      Rodri (Spain and Man City)
      Lautaro Martinez (Argentina and Inter Milan)
      Antoine Griezmann (France and Atletico Madrid)
      Robert Lewandowski (Poland and Barcelona)
      Kylian Mbappe (France and PSG)
      Kim Min-jae (South Korea and Bayern Munich)
      Victor Osimhen (Nigeria and Napoli)
      Harry Kane (England and Bayern Munich)
      Luka Modric (Croatia and Real Madrid)

      Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
      Aitana Bonmati (Spain and Barcelona)
      Millie Bright (England and Chelsea)
      Linda Caicedo (Colombia and Real Madrid)
      Olga Carmona (Spain and Real Madrid)
      Rachel Daly (England and Aston Villa)
      Debinha (Brazil and North Carolina Courage/Kansas City)
      Kadidiatou Diani (France and Lyon)
      Mary Earps (England and Manchester United)
      Patricia Guijarro (Spain and Barcelona)
      Yui Hasegawa (Japan and Manchester City)
      Amanda Ilestedt (Sweden and Paris St-Germain/Arsenal)
      Sam Kerr (Australia and Chelsea)
      Mapi Leon (Spain and Barcelona)
      Katie McCabe (Republic of Ireland and Arsenal)
      Hinata Miyazawa (Japan and MyNavi Sendai/Manchester United)
      Lena Oberdorf (Germany and Wolfsburg)
      Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria and Barcelona)
      Ewa Pajor (Poland and Wolfsburg)
      Salma Paralluelo (Spain and Barcelona)
      Alexandra Popp (Germany and Wolsburg)
      Hayley Raso (Australia and Man City/Real Madrid)
      Alba Redondo (Spain and Levante)
      Guro Reiten (Norway and Chelsea)
      Wendie Renard (France and Lyon)
      Fridolina Rolfo (Sweden and Barcelona)
      Jill Roord (Netherlands and Wolfsburg/Manchester City)
      Khadija Shaw (Jamaica and Manchester City)
      Sophia Smith (United States and Portland Thorns)
      Georgia Stanway (England and Bayern Munich)
      Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands and Twente/Aston Villa)

      Only one Premier League star will vie to win the Kopa Trophy, which was scooped by Barcelona’s Gavi last season.
      Manchester United new boy Rasmus Hojland is the sole Prem star to be in line to win the award, although he’s only been nominated for it because of his displays for Atalanta last season.
      Kopa Trophy Nominees
      Jude Bellingham (England and Real Madrid)Alejandro Balde (Spain and Barcelona)Eduardo Camavinga (France and Real Madrid)Gavi (Spain and Barcelona)Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark and Man Utd)Jamal Musiala (Germany and Bayern Munich)Pedri (Spain and Barcelona)Xavi Simons (Netherlands and RB Leipzig)Antonio Silva (Portugal and Benfica)Elye Wahi (France and Lens)

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      Top 10 most overvalued summer transfers revealed with Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea all losing millions

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      THE top ten most overvalued transfers have been revealed and it is not good reading for Premier League clubs.Experts at Spin Genie UK have crunched the numbers to work out which clubs around the world spent too heavily during the summer window.
      Chelsea supposedly overpaid for Moises CaicedoCredit: Alamy
      Man Utd forked out £72m on Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      They have compared the amount the buying club paid to their market value at the time of the move.
      Chelsea signed Brighton star Moises Caicedo for a staggering £115million as they smashed the British transfer record.
      The Blues beat Liverpool to bring in the midfielder and handed him an eight-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
      However, the study claims that Chelsea overpaid by a huge £50m.
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      They believe he is worth just £64m.
      Saudi Arabian clubs also splashed the cash this summer, especially Al-Hilal, who overpaid by £26m each in the deals for Malcolm and Neymar.
      The top ten additionally shows Manchester United overspent in their moves for Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana.
      Erik ten Hag signed the Danish striker for a whopping £72m from Italian side Atalanta despite his inexperience, with him having only scored 27 goals in his club career.
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      Numbers from Spin Genie UK
      The statisticians think United paid £26m too much for Hojlund and £15m for goalkeeper Onana.
      Arsenal bolstered their squad by spending over £210m to sign Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      The Gunners’ £105m deal for the ex-West Ham captain was £23m too high compared to his market value and Chelsea pocketed £17m more than they should have for Havertz.
      RB Leipzig were the big winners of the summer window despite losing key players Dominik Szoboszlai and Josko Gvardiol to Liverpool and Man City respectively.
      The German side received a combined £30m more than expected for the duo.
      And another transfer that was overvalued saw Matheus Cunha making his initial loan move from Atletico Madrid to Wolves permanent. More