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      Carragher in war of words with ex-Premier League star Fjortoft over Odegaard’s Arsenal celebrations against Liverpool

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was embroiled in a war of words with ex-Premier League star Jan Aage Fjortoft over Martin Odegaard’s celebration.Odegaard’s Arsenal blew the title race wide open by helping the Gunners to a 3-1 win over Liverpool at the Emirates.
      Martin Odegaard took the club photographer’s cameraCredit: Rex
      Jamie Carragher aimed a dig at OdegaardCredit: Rex
      But Jan Aage Fjortoft hit back at OdegaardCredit: Getty
      And he celebrated by taking the camera off club photographer Stuart MacFarlane to snap a shot of his own.
      Liverpool legend Carragher reacted by using an iconic Neil Warnock dressing room quote.
      He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “By all means enjoy it, but enjoy it by being disciplined!”
      Fjortoft, formerly of Middlesbrough and Sheffield United, responded: “Come on @Carra23 Let Martin show his passion!
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      “Also on the pitch. Let him have this moment with his mates at @Arsenal like @Stuart_PhotoAFC.
      “Nothing to do with being disciplined or not. Football could do with more people express their love for the game
      “I know you deep inside agree with me, mate.”
      Carragher hit back: “Jan it’s a joke about a Neil Warnock quote, FFS!
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      “I like the way you’ve tagged them all in including the camera man so you get the retweets & likes you want.
      “I thought the camera stuff was a bit OTT, a bit like your claim that Mo Salah would leave Liverpool!”
      Fjortoft then responded: “Yes, Jamie! I tagged in the Arsenal- photographer Stuart MacFarlane, cause he has been at Arsenal since 1991.
      “And he deserves all the praise – I guess that’s the same Arsenal- captain Martin Ø thought after their win.
      “In terms of your last line… only a thief sees who is stealing.”
      Warnock infamously hit his Sheffield United players with the disciplined team talk before an FA Cup clash against Arsenal.
      And he also joined in the banter with Carragher, telling him: “Love listening to your opinions Carra, but get your own catchphrase!” More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘CHOOSES next club’ ahead of summer transfer exit after Real Madrid and Liverpool battled for PSG star

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly decided where he will be playing his club football next season.The PSG star has found himself in a drawn out transfer battle with Real Madrid and Liverpool amongst the clubs fighting for his signature.
      Kylian Mbappe has reportedly chosen his next clubCredit: AFP

      Mbappe’s current deal in Paris expires at the end of the season when he will become a free agent.
      And according to French outlet Le Parisien, the 25-year-old has decided that he will join Real Madrid when that deal comes to an end in the summer.
      It is reported that Madrid are optimistic that they can get a deal done for Mbappe who is expected to sign a contract that will see him take a pay-cut from his current terms at PSG.
      But the superstar is said to be negotiating terms that would still make him the highest earner at Los Blancos.
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      Real Madrid have long been eyeing a deal for Mbappe, but other suitors have also been linked with the World Cup winner.
      It was claimed that Liverpool are “serious candidates” to convince the pacy bagsman to make a Premier League switch.
      While PSG are said to be doing their best to convince Mbappe to remain at the Parc des Princes.
      After Foot RMC reported that the Ligue 1 outfit are willing to offer their man a never-before-seen contract that would see him earn a jaw-dropping £1.8MILLION PER WEEK.
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      The Parisians reportedly accepted a world-record £259m bid for Mbappe from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in the summer.
      But the former Monaco man turned down the opportunity to ply his trade in the Middle East in favour of remaining in Europe.
      Mbappe has been free to negotiate with clubs outside of Ligue 1 since January 1 as he heads into the final six months of his contract.
      He continues to impress on the pitch despite the swirling speculation around his future going on off of it.
      The France international has netted 20 goals and registered four assists in his 19 league appearances this season. More

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      Inside the rise of Conor Bradley, the ‘gift from God’ who turned down Man Utd and Chelsea to become Liverpool star

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      CONOR BRADLEY called his first Liverpool goal “a dream” but few back in Aghyaran will be surprised he is now living his fantasy.For them it was only a matter of when, not if, the kid from a hamlet in Northern Ireland would make it big.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Conor Bradley after the win over ChelseaCredit: PA
      The Northern Irish ace is known as ‘a gift from God’ back in West TyroneCredit: PA
      Yet it was in this tiny place in West Tyrone, population 1,384, that Bradley became known as “a gift of God”.
      Everybody who knew him knew that and Jurgen Klopp now knows it too.
      From playing for Dungannon Swifts as a winger, to the organised violence of Gaelic football with St Davogs or becoming Northern Ireland’s primary school cross-country running champion all who knew him believed he would fulfil whatever dream he chose.
      Swifts head of development Dixie Robinson, who signed him aged 14, revealed: “He had tactical know-how beyond his years.
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      “He had a lot of talent to go with that and every time you stepped him up, he answered the call.
      “Conor was a gift of God and a ­fantastic young man.”
      At the right-back’s primary school St Patrick’s, five miles down the road in Castlederg where he was born, they speak of him with fondness, declaring: “He’s a great friend. What marked him out was his temperament and ability to include everyone at play.”
      Tommy Moss of St Davogs GAA said: “Everyone is so very proud of him because he’s really down to earth, a lovely fella, none of this will go to his head. 
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      “That  attitude is everything to do with why he’s made it.”
      His coach at first club St Patricks marvelled after Bradley, 20,  set up two goals in the 5-2 FA Cup win over Norwich last Sunday.
      And then he added another couple of assists plus that unforgettable goal in Wednesday’s 4-1 battering of Chelsea. Rory Lynch said: “His football brain always set him out — he was doing things no one else could do.”
      Manchester United and Chelsea had him over for trials but he had always supported Liverpool.
      By 2019 he was an Anfield academy player and in 2021  Ian Baraclough gave him his debut as a sub against Malta.
      Baraclough, now No 2 at Cheltenham, said: “What Conor shows every time he plays is energy and enthusiasm.
      “When a young lad like that comes into a team it gives everyone a lift.
      “He is  quiet but  there’s a glint in his eye. I suspect there’s a naughty side there — but it will be funny, not nasty.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd ace Jesse Lingard on verge of shock free transfer to South Korea after eight months unemployed

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      JESSE LINGARD is on the verge of completing a shock move to South Korean side FC Seoul.The former Manchester United midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer.
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      Jesse Lingard is set to complete a surprise transfer to FC SeoulCredit: Getty
      According to Sky Sports, Lingard has verbally agreed a two-year deal with the option of a further year to join FC Seoul.
      The 31-year-old is expected to fly to South Korea to complete the deal in the coming days.
      FC Seoul are six-time K League champions and have twice reached the final of the Asian Champions League.
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      Their squad includes former Swansea and Newcastle midfielder Ki Sung-yeung, who helped the club to a seventh place finish in 2023.
      Lingard had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this month.
      However, Al-Shabab were unable to complete the deal before the Saudi Pro League window slammed shut.
      A number of Turkish clubs had also been monitoring Lingard, who even offered himself to Barcelona.
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      He has been available since his Forest deal expired at the end of June last year.
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      Lingard made 20 appearances during his solitary season at the City Ground, scoring twice.
      The former England international has also appeared in the Premier League for the Red Devils and West Ham. More

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      West Ham star Pablo Fornals ‘agrees £7m La Liga transfer’ but Said Benrahma’s Lyon move collapses just before deadline

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      WEST HAM ace Pablo Fornals is set to sign for Real Betis.According to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, Betis have agreed a £7million deal with the Hammers for Fornals, 27.
      West Ham ace Pablo Fornals is set to move to Real BetisCredit: Getty
      Fornals will be reuniting with ex-West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini at BetisCredit: Getty
      Fornals will be following Said Benrahma out of the London StadiumCredit: Getty
      The playmaker made 23 appearances this season under David Moyes.
      However, SunSport understands Fornals arrived at the London Stadium alongside his West Ham team-mates in full club tracksuit ahead of this evening’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
      And Said Benrahma’s move to Lyon dramatically stalled at the 11th hour.
      A Hammers spokesperson said: “West Ham United can confirm that the Deadline Day deal for Saïd Benrahma to join Olympique Lyonnais was not concluded ahead of the deadline, with a deal unable to be completed before 11pm.”
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      Lyon – who had a camera ready to do a live interview with Benrahma – will appeal to Fifa.
      They thought they had a loan deal with an option to buy for £15m in June.
      Fulham were also interested in the Algeria international.
      However, West Ham turned the Cottagers down as they offered a simple loan deal.
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      Fornals leaves West Ham after almost five years with the club
      Fornals is now set to reunite with former manager Manuel Pellegrini at Betis.
      Pellegrini managed the former Spain international for a few months when he was in charge of the East Londoners.
      Fornals joined West Ham in 2019 from Villarreal, just six months before the ex-Manchester City boss was sacked.
      The versatile midfielder has 23 goals and 19 assists in 203 appearances. More

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      Liverpool reject £15m transfer offer from Nottingham Forest for Caoimhin Kelleher forcing club to turn to Matz Sels

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      LIVERPOOL have rejected Nottingham Forest’s £15million bid for back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Forest have been in the market for a stopper and have made several late deadline day moves.
      Liverpool rejected Nottingham Forest’s £15m bid for Caoimhin KelleherCredit: AFP
      It included a £15million offer to Liverpool for Kelleher, who is back up to No1 Alisson Becker.
      But according to the Daily Mail, the Reds have no intention of selling the understudy and rebuffed Forest’s approach.
      Nuno Espirito Santo – a former keeper himself – has instead turned to Strasbourg’s Matz Sels with a medical now set to follow.
      Kelleher, who came through Liverpool’s academy, has made 12 appearances this season.
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      But only two have come in the Prem, with the other ten divided equally between the Carabao Cup and Europa League.
      With Liverpool chasing a quadruple this season they feel the need to keep Kelleher in the squad and rate him at £20m.
      So after their approach for the Ireland international was rejected, Forest struck a deal for former Newcastle keeper Sels.
      A bid of £5.5m was launched for the Belgian, who spent two years at St James’ Park from 2016-2018.
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      Sels was never a Toon first-teamer but made nine appearances for them in the Championship.
      He also played three times in the FA Cup and two times in the League Cup.
      While Sels spent his time in England as a backup, he has become a first-team regular at Strasbourg, playing 19 times in Ligue 1 this season.
      The keeper, 31, is set to provide competition to Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos, both of which have struggled at times this season.
      Nuno also looked at England pair Jack Butland of Rangers and Crystal Palace’s Sam Johnstone. More

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      Erling Haaland’s representatives ‘convinced Man City ace must complete stunning Real Madrid transfer – thanks to Messi’

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      ERLING HAALAND’S representatives are reportedly convinced he must join Real Madrid.The Manchester City striker has previously been linked with a blockbuster move to the Spanish giants.
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      Erling Haaland’s representatives are convinced he must join Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Lionel Messi has contributed to the decision, according to reportsCredit: Getty
      However, his entourage now believe the time has come to head to the Bernabeu – and it is all thanks to Real’s long-term foe Lionel Messi.
      AS report that Haaland’s representatives believe he must “go to a club like Madrid” to receive the focus and recognition he deserves.
      Their stance comes after the 23-year-old was pipped to Fifa’s The Best award by Messi earlier this month, the report adds.
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      The pair finished level on 48 points from the award’s voting, with the Argentine wizard crowned the winner due to more first place votes from national team captains.
      He also beat Haaland to the Ballon d’Or back in October, where the Norwegian goal machine was instead awarded the Gerd Muller Trophy as the highest-scoring player in the 2022/23 season.
      Haaland scored 52 times in his debut campaign with City as the club won an historic Treble.
      His personal accolades include Uefa’s Player of the Year award, the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the European Golden Shoe.
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      However, his failure to win either The Best award or Ballon d’Or could now see Real Madrid swoop.
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      The Spanish giants have long been linked with a move for the Norway forward.
      Reports in Spain earlier this month claimed Real were hoping to enlist Jude Bellingham to help bring Haaland to the club.
      The duo played together at Borussia Dortmund and would reunite if Haaland moved to the Bernabeu.
      His City deal currently runs until the summer of 2027, with the prolific striker remaining on form this season.
      Despite missing 12 matches through injury before his return in the win over Burnley on Wednesday, Haaland has scored 19 goals across all competitions.
      He is also joint-top scorer in the Premier League with Mohamed Salah on 14 goals. More

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      Newcastle seal deadline day transfer of highly-rated midfielder Alfie Harrison, 18, from Man City

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of Alfie Harrison from Manchester City.The midfielder, 18, has signed a two-and-half year deal at St James’ Park.
      Alfie Harrison has signed for Newcastle UnitedCredit: Getty
      Harrison has excelled for City’s Under-18s this season.
      He scored eight goals in as many Under-18 Premier League appearances, in addition to laying on a further four assists.
      Having signed for the Toon for an undisclosed fee, he will initially link up with their academy sides, with a view to eventually breaking into Eddie Howe’s first team.
      Upon completing his move, Harrison said: “The size of the club and what it has got going for it is massive for me.
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      “It’s got a huge, passionate fanbase and I’m looking to really push on with my career now.
      “If I was a kid now, looking at me signing for Newcastle United, it’s what dreams are made of.
      “I’m really looking forward to what is coming and how I can progress in the coming years.
      “I’m an effective player who can add goals and assists.
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      “I really like to create stuff but, on the other side, I’d also say I’m a very passionate player who always wants to win.”
      Harrison helped City to the Under 18 Premier League title last season, scoring six times in 21 appearances.
      Having performed admirably once again at Under-18 level this term, he made his debut for City’s Under-21s in the PL2.
      Newcastle academy director Steve Harper is delighted to have bolstered his ranks with the acquisition of Harrison.
      Harper, 48, said: “We are delighted to secure Alfie’s signature.
      “His hunger to represent Newcastle United and continue his development here was obvious from the outset.
      “He’s a passionate, talented player who we are really looking forward to welcoming to the club and ultimately seeing in a black and white shirt.
      “Alfie’s signing is part of a strategic move to make our PDP group younger, particularly the Under-21s, and I would like to thank the board and everybody involved at the club in making this move happen.”
      Harrison, 18, has penned a two-and-a-half year deal at St James’ ParkCredit: Getty More