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      Everton line up Sunderland wonderkid Oli Bainbridge, 18, as Sean Dyche prepares for summer transfer window

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      EVERTON are keeping an eye on Sunderland’s left-back Oli Bainbridge.The powerful 18-year-old prospect is tipped to get into the Black Cats side before the end of the season.Oli Bainbridge could be set to move from Sunderland to Everton in the summerCredit: AlamyBainbridge signed a deal with Sunderland last summer.The contract, penned in June, keeps the youngster tied down to the club until 2025.Sunderland also have the option to extend it by a further 12 months.Academy manager Robin Nicholls was over the moon after confirming Bainbridge’s new deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told the club website: “It is great news that Ollie has committed his future to the club for the next few seasons.”He is someone who has displayed strong performance and potential throughout last season and is always looking to develop himself as a player.”This contract is a reflection of the hard work that he and his family have put in for several years now.”Bainbridge was included in Sunderland’s squad for the first time on Saturday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was an unused substitute in their goalless draw with QPR at the Stadium of Light.The result ended a run of six straight defeats for Sunderland – who have not won since a 3-1 victory over Plymouth on February 10.Fans have incredible theory that sacked Sunderland boss Michael Beale of set up Twitter burner account to defend recordThey have dropped from play-off contention to mid-table obscurity in the Championship, 13 points adrift of the top six. More

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      Crystal Palace line up Afcon winner Oumar Diakite, 20, after missing out on Iliman Ndiaye transfer

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      IVORY COAST attacker Oumar Diakite is being tracked by Crystal Palace.Dougie Freedman watched Diakite, 20, score for French club Reims against Paris Saint-Germain last week.Crystal Palace are tracking Reims striker Oumar DiakiteCredit: GettyThe Eagles hoped to sign Senegal’s Iliman Ndiaye from Marseille at the second attempt but he is now in the Ligue 1 side and in no rush to leave.Diakite could be a perfect alternative after a difficult time at RB Salzburg.After 18 months in Austria, where he failed to make a first-team appearance, Diakite joined Reims last summer.He has since shown flashes of the form which saw him register 23 goal contributions in 35 matches for Salzburg’s second team.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSHis goal against PSG last weekend took his tally to four, with Diakite also adding an assist in a 2-2 draw in Paris.Meanwhile, he has also won 10 caps for African champions Ivory Coast since making his debut in September.Five of those appearances came as the Elephants won the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil back in February.Palace’s interest comes after they were linked with a summer move for Ndiaye last month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPalace have turned their attention away from Marseille’s Iliman NdiayeCredit: APThe former Sheffield United playmaker had emerged as the Eagles’ top target for next season.However, Ndiaye has started all six of Marseille’s Ligue 1 matches since returning from AFCON.Martin Lipton reacts to the Champions League draw as Arsenal face old foesHe has also scored twice and provided an assist in those matches, which now include a three-match winning streak. More

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      Fulham join Sammy Szmodics transfer race as London rivals do battle for 21-goal Blackburn star

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      FULHAM have joined the Sammie Szmodics fan club as the 28-year-old Blackburn hitman keeps on scoring.Last week scout Brian Talbot saw Szmodics make it 21 this term.Sammie Szmodics is attracting interest from Fulham ahead of the summerCredit: RexBrentford are also keen and Rovers hope to stay in the Championship and bag a huge fee if clubs come calling — but relegation may change the picture.John Eustace’s side are currently 17th in the second tier with eight matches remaining.Saturday’s goalless draw at Middlesbrough leaves Blackburn three points above the drop zone.Despite failing to find the target this weekend, though, Szmodics remains top of the scoring charts.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe 28-year-old has 21 goals in 36 league appearances this term as well as three assists.He also scored six goals in three FA Cup matches for Blackburn as they reached the fifth round of the competition.Fulham’s interest comes amid an upturn in form for striker Rodrigo Muniz.The Brazilian has scored seven goals in his last seven Premier League matches after his brace against Tottenham on Saturday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSzmodics’ form has also seen him earn a maiden Republic of Ireland call-up for their upcoming friendlies.Interim boss John O’Shea has included Szmodics for this month’s matches against Belgium and Switzerland.Martin Lipton reacts to the Champions League draw as Arsenal face old foesThe former Peterborough man is also eligible to play for Hungary through his grandfather. More

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      Homesick Newcastle star confirms he wants to quit club to seal transfer to Italy as fans say ‘can’t blame him’

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      LORIS KARIUS has revealed he has hired a new agent in order to secure him a transfer to Italy.The 30-year-old German goalie joined Newcastle United in September 2022 as third-choice.Loris Karius has revealed he wants to move to ItalyCredit: AlamyHowever, he was thrust into the spotlight last season when he made his debut in the 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United.And Karius was back in action again after injuries to the two main goalkeepers forced Eddie Howe to use him against Arsenal last month as the Magpies were hammered 4-1.Even though he was on the losing side both times, the former Liverpool stopper did receive credit for his performances.But his contract is not expected to be renewed once it expires in June and the homesick Karius has now admitted that he is desperate to move closer to his girlfriend, football presenter Diletta Leotta, and their newborn baby daughter in Italy.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd he has hired ex-Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, who is now an agent, to try and land him a transfer back near his family.Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Karius said: “I want to play more.“I would like to sign for an Italian club and I have chosen the agency of Claudio Marchisio to represent me.”Karius, who was previously linked with a move to Italy last year before agreeing a 12-month extension at Newcastle, is engaged to Diletta, who has 8.5 million followers on Instagram.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKarius began his career at Mainz but is best remembered for his time at Liverpool, where he made 49 appearances, including the Champions League final in 2018.They were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid, with the German at fault for two goals after infamously throwing the ball out for it to deflect off Karim Benzema before fumbling Gareth Bale’s long range effort.Eagle-eyed fans spot Premier League referee ‘try to to tap up Champions League star for Newcastle’ He was subsequently loaned out to Besiktas and spent last season away at Union Berlin before heading to Newcastle on a free when his Liverpool contract expired.Diletta is well known as one of the most prominent presenters in Italian football.She presents Champions League and Serie A action on DAZN in Italy, where she is still based due to her busy career.But she and Karius often post loved up photos together, when their schedules allow.And Newcastle supporters did not seem to be concerned that Karius wanted to get back to his daughter and beautiful partner.One wrote that they “can’t blame him” while another added: “There is no shock there. Every time we play him, we send him out to fail.”The goalie’s gorgeous partner Diletta Leotta is living in ItalyCredit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaShe has become a much-loved host of Italian footballCredit: RexThe couple celebrated the arrival of their first child last yearCredit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleotta More

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      Chelsea ‘set to raid Ligue 1 for Man Utd transfer target in shock swoop to bolster shaky defensive ranks’

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      CHELSEA are lining up a move for Leny Yoro to replace Thiago Silva, it’s claimed. Silva, 39, is entering the final few months of his contract and could leave for nothing in the summer. Leny Yoro of Lille is linked to ChelseaCredit: GettyAccording to The Standard, Chelsea are interested in Yoro as they weigh up their defensive options. Yoro has enjoyed a breakthrough season in France, causing Real Madrid and PSG to also keep tabs on the 18-year-old. The centre-back – dubbed the Raphael Varane – has made 34 appearances this season with two goals.Manchester United and Liverpool have also been linked with the teenage defender in the past. READ MORE ON CHELSEAChelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino dropped Silva to the bench for their last two Premier League matches.But the Blues still had a defensive crisis with Wesley Fofana, Reece James and Levi Colwill still out. Chelsea have already spent over £1BILLION since American Todd Boehly took over the club. But it is claimed Boehly and co-owner Behdad Eghbali want to recruit two or three of the world’s best players under the age 23 for every position.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlternatives to Yoro are said to include Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo. And both are believed to have been sounded out as Chelsea plot another big summer of spending.Chelsea also in the market for a striker and a left-back, with seemingly no concerns about breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules.Fans can’t believe what Tim Sherwood said to Cole Palmer on live TV as Chelsea star is left looking awkward More

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      Gylfi Sigurdsson, 34, DUMPED by Danish club after just 6 months but immediately joins minnows whose stadium holds 1,500

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      GYLFI SIGURDSSON has been axed by Danish club Lyngby after just SIX MONTHS – but immediately joined a team with a ground capacity of just 1,500.The former Iceland international, 34, was a free agent after leaving Everton following two years of not playing.Former Everton and Tottenham midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has returned to IcelandCredit: APBack in August he was handed a lifeline after two years in the wilderness he penned a 12-month deal with Superliga club Lyngby.But the Copenhagen club has now parted ways with the midfielder after he failed to recover from getting injured in January.Lyngby announced: “After his injury break, the Icelander will not return to Lyngby Boldklub.  We wish Gylfi Sigurdsson all the best for the future.”It was amid great attention that he was presented at Lyngby at the end of August 2023.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”But just over six months later, the Icelander is now finished as a Royal Blue.”Director of football Niclas Kjeldsen said: “We would like to thank Gylfi for his time at Lyngby.   He joined the club after a long break, and we hoped that together we could rediscover his former level.”Unfortunately it has turned out that it takes too long to get back to it, which is why he now has to do something else.”Gylfi has been a good acquaintance, the breakup is happening without any drama, and we wish him all the best in the future.”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Sigurdsson played six times for Lyngby, scoring two goals.However, he has not found himself unemployed for long after he agreed to sign for Valur in the Besta deild karla – the men’s premier division in his homeland.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League HistoryHis new team stated that they were “extremely proud” as they announced the arrival of him on a two-year deal while they enjoyed a training trip to Spain. Sigurdsson said: “I am extremely happy with my decision to join Val, which in my opinion is an exemplary team.“I believe that my style of play is well suited to the football that the team wants to play after training with them recently. I have felt good since I attended my first practice and it will be good to be here.“When I had decided to come home, I felt it was important to make the right choice. The environment offered by Val is very good and on par with the best in the Nordic countries.“So I just have a good feeling about the club and you can feel that there is a lot of ambition here.“I’ve never been an Icelandic champion, and considering the personnel at Val, I don’t see anything as an obstacle to us fighting for the title.“I know some of the team very well and am getting to know others better. It’s a cool mix of experienced men and young and promising guys that I’m looking forward to playing with.”He said: “I really appreciate that Lyngby gave me the chance to return to football, and I will always be very grateful for that..”It means a lot to me.  I will always remember the reception I received from the fans at my first home game.”Sigurdsson made 319 Premier League appearances, scoring 67 goals, during his two stints in England.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs well as the Toffees, he played in the top-flight for Swansea and Tottenham and had stints with Reading, Shrewsbury, Crewe and Germans Hoffenheim.He also has 80 caps for Iceland and played for his country at both the Euros and World Cup. More

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      Man Utd ‘touring European giants in epic scouting mission as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co target mega summer overhaul’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have sent scouts on a tour Europe in preparation for the summer transfer window.New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is determined to invest in Erik ten Hag’s squad this summer.Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Erik ten Hag are eager to add to the Man Utd squad this summerCredit: Getty A new striker and a centre-back are understood to be among the club’s priorities.And according to ESPN, United’s recruitment team are looking to get a jump start on transfers ahead of the upcoming window.Scouts are currently travelling across Europe to hold talks with some of the world’s biggest clubs.Football director John Murtough and director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves had lunch with Barcelona sporting director Deco in Spain on Monday.Read More in FootballThat was followed by a meeting with Atletico Madrid representatives on Tuesday.Murtough and Hargreaves are also set to meet with Real Madrid officials.And clubs in Italy and Portugal are also expected to be visited.As well as potential Old Trafford arrivals, the future of Mason Greenwood was discussed in Spain.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Barcelona had expressed an interest in signing him on a permanent basis, but they recently distanced themselves from the transfer race.Man Utd are set to demand around £40million for the 22-year-old.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson The Red Devils have been linked with several players so far this year, including Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. More

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      Chelsea to pay another huge compensation fee in coaching change despite Mauricio Pochettino speaking out against plans

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      CHELSEA have agreed a £1million deal to bring in a new set-piece coach from Brentford, according to reports.That is despite the fact that manager Mauricio Pochettino dismissed their importance recently.Brentford coach Bernardo Cueva (R) is set to join Chelsea in the summerCredit: AFPThe Athletic have stated that Bernardo Cueva will arrive at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season from Bees – with the Blues forced to pay in the region of £1m for his signature.The Mexican, 36, joined Brentford from Chivas in September 2020 originally in the role of tactical statistician.Cueva has since played an integral role in the club’s progress under Thomas Frank from Championship into the Premier League.And Brentford have also become somewhat renowned for their effective set-pieces over recent years.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTodd Boehly and Chelsea chiefs have been looking to add more personnel to their coaching staff to help their young squad.Cueva emerged as the “prime candidate” to fulfil the role after his impact at Brentford.Anthony Barry previously held the position at Chelsea but he left 11 months ago to reunite with Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.Cueva will head a department that is set to be strengthened even further by sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Frank will lose his trusted lieutenant in the summer after a deal was struck between the two West London clubs.And this report adds that Pochettino is fully-behind the move, even though he played down the significance of set-piece coaches last month.We were tipped for stardom as Chelsea and Man Utd wonderkids… now we have set up own property companyThe Argentine tactician insisted that his team did not need that kind of help by declaring that “football belongs to the players, not to the specialists”.He said: “We work a lot on set-pieces. We have specialists. We are a coaching staff in charge of everything. We have a group of analysts for set-pieces.“After that, it is about the quality of the player. It is about the takers. We don’t have a specialist.“Maybe Chilly [Ben Chilwell] is good in the delivery, but we don’t have a specialist after that.“When you have good takers, and of course, Wolves have good takers, and like Manchester City have or other clubs.“It is not down to the work. We work similarly. But the problem is to have good takers.”Mauricio Pochettino had previously played down the importance of the specialistsCredit: Alamy More