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      Kalvin Phillips’ unbelievable trophy record as England star joins West Ham in bid to secure Euro 2024 spot

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is one of the most decorated players in England right now – despite falling out of favour at Manchester City.The midfielder joined Pep Guardiola’s side in a £45million transfer from Leeds in July 2022.
      Kalvin Phillips has won five major trophies since joining Man CityCredit: Getty
      He has averaged a trophy every 182 minutes
      Phillips has been limited to just 31 appearances in 18 months since completing the switch.
      But during that time he has lifted several major trophies.
      The 28-year-old won five titles with Man City last year.
      He ended the 2022-23 campaign having won the treble with the Sky Blues – the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League.
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      And so far this season City have already claimed the UEFA Supercup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
      Phillips has played 911 minutes in total – meaning he has averaged a trophy every 182 minutes.
      The midfielder has won more trophies than the likes of Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in the last 18 months.
      But he is now set to spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at West Ham.
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      Man City have dominated football for the last few years
      There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but a permanent transfer will likely be discussed in the summer.
      Discussing his move, the midfielder said: “I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.
      “There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.
      “There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.” More

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      Gary Lineker tells Victor Osimhen which Premier League club he should join after Napoli star’s transfer hint

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      GARY LINEKER has named the Premier League club Victor Osimhen should join.The Napoli striker has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in recent weeks.
      Gary Lineker has told Victor Osimhen which Premier League club he should joinCredit: Splash
      Osimhen has hinted he could leave Napoli in the summerCredit: Getty
      He has also hinted he could make a move away from the Italian champions in the summer.
      If Osimhen does move, Lineker has told him he would join Arsenal if he was in his shoes.
      Asked who he would sign for on the Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker explained: “I think I’d look at it and I’d go, at the moment, Arsenal.
      “Obviously, we’re talking about everyone offers the same thing, that’s what you want, blah blah blah in your contract.
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      “I mean, to be honest, they earn so much now that you can just choose where you want to go.
      “I would say, Arsenal are probably a centre-forward away from winning things. Chelsea are a centre-forward away from becoming competitive again. Manchester United are a centre-forward away from improving, but they’ve still got a long way to go.
      “If I were him, you want to go somewhere where you think you’re going to win things.”
      Lineker’s comments come after Osimhen hinted this week he could be on the move at the end of the season.
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      He revealed he has already made a decision on his future and hailed the Premier League as one of the best leagues in the world.
      The 25-year-old told CBS Sport: “I want to finish the season with Napoli strong and then come up with the decision I’ve already made.”
      Osimhen signed a new deal through to 2026 in December but has continued to be linked with a move away from Napoli.
      The forward has eight goals across all competitions this season after winning the Serie A golden boot last term.
      His 26 league goals helped fire Napoli to their first league title since 1990. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd and Newcastle star who was forced to retire aged 23 links up with Kevin Phillips as Hartlepool coach

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      FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper Paul Woolston has joined Hartlepool United as a coach following his retirement. Woolston was forced to hang up his gloves aged 23 in 2022 due to a hip injury which could have seen him lose the ability to walk.
      Paul Woolston has joined Hartlepool United as a coach following his retirementCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      The former stopper signed for United from Newcastle and worked alongside David de Gea and Dean Henderson.
      Woolston has not found himself out the game for long having joined Kevin Phillips’ coaching staff at Hartlepool.
      He said: “I’m pleased to be at the club and I’m looking forward to it.
      “So far the goalkeepers, both at senior and academy level, have been great to work with and their attitudes have been excellent.
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      “Hopefully we can get a few more clean sheets and results in the coming weeks.”
      Ex-Premier League striker Phillips added: “I’m really pleased that we are able to secure Paul to the football staff.
      “As a team we have struggled to keep clean sheets and conceded too many in the first half of the season.
      “Paul has an excellent track record, and with his experience, will undoubtedly help us as we look to improve and sure up at the back.”
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      Explaining his decision to retire, Woolston told BBC Sport: “I completely zoned out.
      “Is he talking about me? Is this real? Surely this is wrong? It can’t be me. It can’t be right.
      “The advice of the specialists was if I continued for another two years, my way of life would be totally different, that I would struggle to walk.
      “It would be a full hip replacement at the age of 25. From there it is a long road.
      “It was simple things like, if I am lucky to have kids in the future, I didn’t want to say: ‘Sorry, I can’t do it because I have ruined my hip.'” More

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      Kalvin Phillips completes West Ham medical as he nears loan deal from Man City with option to make transfer permanent

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS has completed his West Ham medical as he takes a huge step towards completing his January loan.The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.
      Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Phillips’ entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder.
      The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Etihad for more first-team opportunities with Euro 2024 on the horizon.
      He could be handed his debut in claret and blue against Bournemouth on February 1.
      Phillips won the Treble with City last season following his £45million move from Leeds – but he started just four games in all competitions.
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      And he has continued to struggle to break into the side, making just two starts this term.
      Phillips has not shown his best form in a Man City shirt – even breaking down in tears after a poor performance and deciding to call his ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa for advice.

      Despite his restricted time on the pitch, West Ham look to have beaten competition from the likes of Juventus, Crystal Palace and Newcastle to his signature.
      The move will see David Moyes complete his midfield regeneration after ex-captain Declan Rice moved to Arsenal for £105m.
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      West Ham have already splashed the cash on Konstantinos Mavropanos, Edson Alvarez, James Ward-Prowse, Mohammed Kudus and now Phillips.
      The new signings have helped West Ham make it to the knockout rounds of the Europa League and fight for a fourth consecutive European qualification with the club sixth in the Premier League.
      West Ham are hopeful Phillips won’t be there only addition this January as the club pushes to sign 19-year-old winger Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland.
      There could also be departures as Said Benrahma attracts interest from Lyon and Marseille. More

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      Premier League club have massive £18.5million bid for in-demand Adam Wharton REJECTED by Blackburn

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have seen an £18.5million bid rejected by Blackburn for Adam Wharton.The Eagles are keen to bring in the 19-year-old midfielder with Cheick Doucoure ruled out until the end of the season through injury.
      Crystal Palace’s offer for Adam Wharton has been rejectedCredit: Rex
      But the Championship side are thought to want to see Wharton remain at Ewood Park until the end of the season as part of any deal – something Palace cannot afford to do at this stage.
      Roy Hodgson’s side are in need of additions this month, having won just one of their last 12 games.
      And pressure ramping up on the former manager ahead of the visit of Sheffield United next week.
      Palace are now weighing up whether to return with an improved offer for Wharton.
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      Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson said: “There’s been an offer and the club has said no, which I like.
      “He’s a great lad, I remember last year sitting at home with his parents drinking tea to discuss his development.
      “Now he’s a first-team player and I believe he’ll be an England player.”
      Wharton has played 29 matches this season and has been capped for the Three Lions Under-20s side.
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      Palace are also keen to sign a right-back and a striker this month with Hodgson having said that chairman Steve Parish and sporting director Dougie Freedman are working hard to add players this month.
      Eagles fans protested against Parish’s “weak decisions” taking the club backwards during their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal at the weekend. More

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      My dad was a Man City cult hero, now I’m on the verge of completing transfer to Premier League rival

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      GIO REYNA is closing in on a Premier League switch that would see him emulate his father in moving to England.The American, 21, burst onto the scene at Borussia Dortmund aged just 17, but has seen his playing time diminish this season.
      Gio Reyna has been out of favour at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Gio’s father Claudio Reyna starred for Man City in the PremCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Reyna has attracted plenty of interest, including from Prem side Nottingham Forest.
      Nuno Espirito Santo’s team are claimed to have agreed a deal to sign the 24-cap starlet on loan until the end of the season.
      It’s understood that the move could include an option to buy for around £12.5million.
      According to ESPN, Forest are facing stiff competition from Marseille for Reyna’s signature.
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      It’s claimed that the Ligue 1 side have also agreed terms with Dortmund, and that it’ll now be up to the player and his entourage.
      Two mystery clubs are also believed to be in the running to sign Reyna.
      The winger’s representatives include super-agent Jorge Mendes and famous father, Claudio Reyna.
      A former Manchester City and Sunderland cult hero, the elder Reyna enjoyed over five years in the Premier League.
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      Gio Reyna poses with father Claudio and mother Danielle
      He played over 100 times in the Prem between 2001 and 2007, as well as 112 times for his country.
      Reyna, now 50, left Man City for family reasons in January 2007, with boss Stuart Pearce saying at the time: “We are speaking with his representatives about the termination of his contract.
      “It is to do with family reasons, nothing sinister. I can understand the reasons he gave to me.
      “He believes his family has to come before his professional career at this stage. It is a case of working out a deal agreeable to player and club.”
      Gio is named after dad Claudio’s former Rangers team-mate Giovanni van Bronkhorst.
      And his mother Danielle, 50, was also a footballer, earning six caps for the US in the 1990s.
      Gio has never been short of confidence, even admitting last year that he’s always believed that he’s better than his old man.
      I always thought I was better than himGio Reyna on dad Claudio
      He told The American Dream podcast: “Soccer is in my family’s blood, so it was always going to be soccer.
      “It wasn’t forced in any way… to be completely honest, growing up I always thought I was better than him.
      “Like, in a respectful way, and I even used to tell him that when I was like, five or six.
      “My grandpa used to tell me the same thing, but I more thought it was cool that he was known and… at the youth development academy tournaments, people would ask for pictures and I took it as a positive – like I have so much to learn from and the guys on my team obviously really respected him.”
      A transfer away from Borussia Dortmund appears to be the correct course of action to get Reyna’s exciting young career back on track.
      Impressively he has already played 120 times for the German giants aged just 21.
      His progress has stalled this term, however, as he has started just once in the Bundesliga.
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      Claudio, meanwhile, now works as a technical advisor for MLS side Austin FC.
      He previously held a similar position at New York City FC between 2013 and 2019. More

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      Liverpool and Man City set for transfer battle over Bayern Munich superstar – and could land him for a bargain

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester City will reportedly go head-to-head to sign Joshua Kimmich.The Bayern Munich star is in the final 18 months of his contract and has yet to agree on a new deal.
      Joshua Kimmich is reportedly a target for both Liverpool and Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is said to have ‘good connections with the BundesligaCredit: Getty
      Kimmich, 28, would be able to leave the Bundesliga giants for free in the summer of 2025.
      This means that the Bavarian side could look to cash in on the Germany international this summer.
      German outlet Bild have claimed that both Manchester City and Liverpool are “closely monitoring” the star’s situation at the club.
      The Premier League sides are expected to make moves for the midfielder should he become available.
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      However, the report has also suggested that Jurgen Klopp may have an advantage over Pep Guardiola in the race to win his signature.
      This is due to Liverpool’s sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, having “good connections” to the Bundesliga.
      Bild journalist Christian Falk said: “He’s in the final year of his deal at Bayern and they would like to celebrate a purchase price rather than lose him for free.
      “They could lose if he does not extend. And that’s where Manchester City and Liverpool come in.
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      “Thiago is always injured at Liverpool and his contract is running out, [Jordan] Henderson has left, there is a bit of space in midfield and Jurgen Klopp of course knows how important Kimmich is.
      “Schmadtke, the sporting director, has good connections in the Bundesliga.
      ‘So, Klopp is also now in the race for Kimmich.”
      Pep Guardiola did work with the midfielder during his time managing Bayern, having signed him in 2015 from RB Leipzig.
      In their one season together, the pair won the German treble of the league, DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup.
      Newcastle have also been linked with Kimmich with reports claiming that the Magpies had “opened talks” over a move.
      Kimmich’s Trophy HaulJoshua Kimmich has enjoyed a brilliant career at Bayern Munich which has seen him won 20 titles.

      Bundesliga titles x8
      DFB-Pokal x3
      DFL-Supercup x6
      Uefa Champions League x1
      Uefa Super Cup x1
      Club World Cup x1

      On the international level, the 82-cap midfielder has also picked up the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. More

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      Awkward moment Michail Antonio told of Kalvin Phillips West Ham loan live on Sky Sports as fans say ‘can’t hate the guy’

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      MICHAIL ANTONIO showed off his poker face after being asked about Kalvin Phillips’ impending move to West Ham.The forward, 33, was appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports during Fulham’s League Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool at Craven Cottage.
      Michail Antonio appeared as a pundit on Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports
      The West Ham forward had his fellow panellists in hystericsCredit: Sky Sports
      Kalvin Phillips is set to move to West Ham on loanCredit: PA
      Phillips, 28, is set to join the Hammers on loan until the end of the season, with David Moyes’ side agreeing to cover his £140,000 a week wages in full.
      It’s expected that West Ham will review whether to make the move permanent in the summer, with Financial Fair Play set to be a big deciding factor.
      During his Sky Sports appearance, Antonio was asked about the upcoming transfer.
      He gave a wry smile as he replied: “First I’m hearing of that!”
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      Presenter Mark Chapman and pundits Steve Sidwell and Daniel Sturridge burst out laughing.
      And fans online enjoyed the exchange.
      One wrote: “You can’t hate that guy.”
      While a second posted: “That was funny.”
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      A third claimed: “Michail following the script.”
      And another joked: “He can’t lie to save his life.”
      Phillips is set to join West Ham in a bid to revive his Prem career.
      The midfielder has played just 89 minutes of league football this term across four cameo appearances.
      He has started just two Premier League games since leaving Leeds for Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
      Phillips has continued to be picked for England by Gareth Southgate, but may have found his place under threat if his situation at City had continued.
      The Yorkshireman will be desperate to keep his Three Lions spot ahead of Euro 2024 this summer. More