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      Crystal Palace were so convinced Eberechi Eze would leave they had already lined up England star’s transfer replacement

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      CRYSTAL PALACE were completely “convinced” they would lose Eberechi Eze this summer, it’s been revealed.The Eagles sold Michael Olise to Bayern Munich early on in the window, and it’s now been claimed the club’s hierarchy had also prepared for the departure of England star Eze.Crystal Palace were resigned to losing both Ebere Eze and Michael Olise this summerCredit: GettyChairman Steve Parish admitted he was stunned at the lack of offers for the England internationalCredit: RexPSV’s Johan Bakayoko had been lined up to replace EzeCredit: RexAccording to the Daily Mail, the 26-year-old would have been available on the market for his release clause worth £68million.This clause ran until August, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham all said to have expressed their interest in the attacking midfielder. The report adds the south London side had already lined up Eze’s replacement in the form of 21-year-old PSV star Johan Bakayoko.However, no bids ever arrived for Eze to take the former Queens Park Rangers star away from Selhurst Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChairman Steve Parish admitted this lack of interest had left him “astounded”, as he had nothing but praise for the seven-cap Three Lions star.Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I was really worried from a club point of view of losing Michael [Olise] and Ebbs [Eze] in the same window and we didn’t have in Ebbs the interest that I thought we would have.”I was astounded. Genuinely astounded. “I mean, the guy’s just an outstanding footballer, an outstanding person.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEze has already notched up a goal in both the Premier League and League Cup, while his would-be replacement, Bakayoko, has two goals and one assist across all competitions this season.He was also named in Lee Carsley’s inaugural England squad for the Uefa Nations League clashes against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.Meet Ivan Toney’s Saudi team-matesHis contract runs until 2027, but the release clause will re-open once again next summer.Palace will reportedly be willing to “soften” their stance and facilitate a lower transfer fee for Eze as they understand his desire to play regular European football. Lee Carsley’s first senior England squadEze grabbed 11 goals and four assists in the league last season in a turbulent campaign that saw Palace end the campaign with Oliver Glasner in charge.Meanwhile, Bakayoko grabbed 14 goals and 14 assists in all competitions as his contributions proved important in PSV’s Eredivisie-winning campaign.He also has one goal in 14 Belgium caps, and like Eze, was named in his nation’s latest squad as they prepare to play Israel and France.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Man City ‘monitoring Crystal Palace star March Guehi and could wait TWO YEARS to get him on free transfer’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi’s situation after Newcastle’s failed bid to sign him in the summer.The Magpies launched four offers for Guehi, 24, with their most expensive bid costing an initial £60million with £5m in add-ons.Manchester City are monitoring Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi’s situationCredit: PAGuehi’s contract runs out in 2026 and Palace want to tie him down to a new dealCredit: GettyHowever, that wasn’t enough for Palace to sell with chairman Steve Parish stating the club are holding out for “superstar money”.The Eagles managed to hold on to their star defender and are now planning to tie him down to a new deal with his current contract set to run out in 2026.According to The Mail, however, the centre-back is not keen on extending his contract and could look to leave Selhurst Park for free in two years.And thus City are monitoring ongoing developments regarding the England international.Read More on FootballThe Citizens could move for Guehi in the summer when Palace might be forced to sell for a cut price to avoid losing a major asset for free in 2026.Oliver Glasner’s side’s only alternative would be to find a way of convincing the Chelsea academy graduate of agreeing fresh terms that would inevitably include a bumper pay rise.Otherwise City and other suitors could just wait for a couple of years before landing their man as a free agent.Guehi stood out last season with the south Londoners as he amassed a total of 29 appearances across all competitions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe central defender has also competed in all four of Palace’s matches this season as a starter without ever getting subbed.Guehi played a key role in England’s Euro 2024 campaign that saw them making it to the final.Marc Guehi shows off his skills in training with Crystal Palace The Palace star played in every single match except the quarter-final clash against Switzerland due to a yellow-card suspension.England lost 2-1 to Spain in the final with Gareth Southgate resigning as manager soon after.Guehi is reportedly not keen to extend his Palace contract More

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      Marc Cucurella reveals ‘difficult’ Chelsea dressing room and pleads with Todd Boehly to give boss Enzo Maresca time

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      MARC CUCURELLA has pleaded with the Chelsea hierarchy to be patient with new manager Enzo Maresca.Having been signed by Thomas Tuchel and seen Graham Potter, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino come and go in the Stamford Bridge hotseat — Cucurella has called for patience and stability to make things work.Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella discussed the ‘difficult’ situation in the dressing roomCredit: GettyCucurella pleaded for more faith in new Chelsea boss Enzo MarescaCredit: RexChelsea chief Todd Boehly has signed and sacked many players during his reignCredit: AlamyThe Spain left-back — who helped his nation to their Euros triumph in the summer —  insisted Chelsea’s squad is packed with talent but they need “calm” to allow the coaching staff and players to succeed.Maresca is the fifth Blues manager under the ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, who took over in May 2022 promising a new long-term strategy after years of hire-and-fire under Roman Abramovich.Cucurella, 26,  said: “I’m happy, the coach we have is very good, he has very clear ideas.“We come from years of changing coaches, let’s see if we can gain stability without many changes and that the coach can transmit his ideas.Read More on Football“We need stability, we have high-level players, and I hope we can have the patience that is needed, that calm, so that everything goes well.“We have the level, we just need stability and letting the coaches and players work to do something important.”The former Brighton defender also admitted it has been “difficult” to create a positive atmosphere in the Blues’ changing room due to the amount of chopping and changing.A total of 11 new players were signed over the summer with some big departures in Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSItalian Maresca still has to deal with a bloated squad, with some players still training separately from a first-team group of around 28 — including FOUR goalkeepers.Speaking while on international duty, Cucurella added: “It is true that it is difficult, here everything is much easier to generate a good atmosphere.Angry Chelsea fan slams Todd Boehly’s transfer policy and claims no Blues supporters are happy with his running of the ‘unrecognisable’ club“At Chelsea I try, but it is a time of change in which many players leave and others come. I try to give my best.“One of the keys to success in the Euros was the good group we had.“In these tournaments you’re together all day, we have to put up with each other and if we hadn’t got along, it would’ve been complicated. I try there, it comes naturally to me to create a good environment.”Chelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport. More

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      Wolves star Hwang Hee-chan had former Premier League manager phoning him almost every day over bold transfer

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      WOLVES Hwang Hee-chan has revealed how he rejected Roberto De Zerbi’s pleas to sign for Marseille this summer.That is despite the former Brighton boss calling him almost every day urging him to join him in the south of France.Marseille were desperate to sign Hwang Hee-chan this summerCredit: RexRoberto De Zerbi made multiple calls to HwangCredit: AFPWolves rejected offers from the Ligue 1 giants and De Zerbi controversially spent £27million on Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood instead – causing a storm of protest in France.But South Korean international Hwang says he has no regrets over his decision to stay at Molineux.He revealed: “I had a big decision to make this summer.”Marseille made an offer for me and I spoke to Gary [O’Neil] many times and I had De Zerbi calling me almost every day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I trusted the gaffer, he said to me I was a very important player and he gave me some belief.”After he said that I said I would stay and give everything.”As long as Wolverhampton wants me then I will stay and fight for our team because I want to help my team and my team-mates.”While Greenwood has raced to the top of the Ligue 1 scoring charts with five goals in his first three domestic appearances for Marseille, Hwang has yet to open his Wolves account after four games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 28-year-old finished last season with 13 goals, one short of leading scorer Matheus Cunha on 14, although they both netted 12 in the Premier League.But he has no regrets about signing a new contract in December keeping him at Molineux until 2028, despite losing his starting place in Wolves’ last two games.Watch Wolves’ incredible player announcement video that savages both Chelsea and Fabrizio Romano in single stroke”I’m happy here,” said Hwang.”For my first two years in England I was a little bit busy because I had some military service and I had to go to London a lot to work.”That’s why I couldn’t do English lessons but last season I tried to learn English with a teacher and now I’m speaking a bit better, but not perfect.”Speaking English means I can enjoy life more with my team-mates and I want to have a good time with them.”Hwang represented South Korea in their World Cup qualifier against Palestine on Thursday and will be in action for the Asian giants again on Tuesday in Oman.But when he returns he intends to battle to win back his Wolves starting place when they host Newcastle.He added: “I want to play more of course, but I’m ready to fight for Wolves and I will stay here this season.”I feel I showed that in our recent draw at Nottingham ForestREAD MORE SUN STORIES”We had already lost two games and we had to show our character. We gave everything.”The result was not what we wanted but a draw was a good sign that we are ready to bounce back against Newcastle after the international break.” More

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      Chelsea let another academy star leave as ‘next Musiala’ officially signs for Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA wonderkid Rio Ngumoha has left the club and signed for Liverpool.The Reds have reportedly broke their wage structure to bring the 15-year-old in.Wonderkid Rio Ngumoha has quit Chelsea for LiverpoolCredit: GettyNgumoha has been the ‘next Jamal Musiala’Credit: GettyLiverpool have stopped youngsters earning more than £50,000-a-year – but Fabrizio Romano claims the move for Ngumoha is expected to break the limit.The player has been tipped to be a future star and has been compared to Jamal Musiala.With the teenager already following in the Bayern Munich and Germany ace’s path as aged 16 he ditched Chelsea.Ngumoha left the Blues in June and was waiting for the Premier League to approve his transfer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe arrived at Anfield yesterday and posed holding the No11 shirt.On social media last night, he re-posted a picture of himself as a child in a Liverpool kit.But it was not just the chance to play for his boyhood club that convinced Ngumoha to make the switch, having also supposedly been impressed by the pathway available to young players.The rise of Conor Bradley and Jarrel Quansah has given him belief there will be opportunities if he is good enough.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Ngumoha is well on the road to the stardom after making his Under-21s debut last season.Meanwhile, Chelsea fans are disappointed to see another academy product leave, with one saying: “Another one that got away.”A look at Chelsea’s forgotten wonderkidsAnother added: “This is hard for me to take. He’s finally gone without showing his immense talent for Chelsea just like Musiala.”A third reacted: “He’s heading to the very top.” More

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      Man Utd flop Antony ‘to be offered remarkable escape route out of Old Trafford in days by former Red Devils manager’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony could be offered the chance to join Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, according to reports.The Brazilian winger, 24, has endured a nightmare two years at Old Trafford since arriving from Ajax for £85.5million.Antony could be set for a loan move in the coming daysCredit: RexJose Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing him to FenerbahceCredit: GettyLast season, he contributed just one goal and one assist in 29 Premier League games.And his overall tally in all competitions since moving to England stands at 11 goals and five assists in 83 appearances.Erik ten Hag has handed him just one minute of action in Man Utd’s opening three Premier League matches.Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo are all ahead of him in the pecking order.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd while the transfer window has closed across most of Europe, it remains open in Turkey until September 13.According to Sport Witness, Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are eyeing up a loan move for Antony.They hope to have a deal finalised by Wednesday evening as they look to make the South American forward their latest signing.Mourinho, who joined Fenerbahce in the summer, has already brought in the likes of Youssef En-Nesyri, Caglar Soyuncu and Allan Saint-Maximin.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAntony managed just two goal contributions in the Premier League last seasonAnd the addition of Antony could further his hopes of leading Fenerbahce to a first league title since 2014.Meanwhile, their rivals Galatasaray have sealed a loan deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.’Will you let me finish’ snaps Gary Neville live on Sky Sports as Man Utd legend refuses to answer Carragher’s questionThe Nigerian forward, 25, failed to secure a transfer to Chelsea or Saudi Arabia on Deadline Day.Now he is in Turkey as he joins the club on a temporary basis.Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      Man Utd full squad wages revealed with two stars tied at top and Ten Hag’s main man shockingly way down at very bottom

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S wages for the 2024-25 season have been revealed – with Bruno Fernandes joining Marcus Rashford as the top earners.The Red Devils endured another difficult Premier League season last term as they finished eighth but will be determined to improve this time around. Bruno Fernandes signed a new Manchester United contract this summerCredit: GettyHis new £325,000-a-week deal puts him level with Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyErik ten Hag looked set to be sacked but won the FA Cup and then signed a shock new deal.And he has made the most of his backing to bolster his squad with various new arrivals in the summer transfer window.Joshua Zirkzee was the first man through the door before Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.Manuel Ugarte’s deadline-day switch from Paris Saint-Germain completed the first-team incomings – as Jadon Sancho headed to Chelsea on loan. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSancho is among the top-paid players on the books at Old Trafford – but is still well short of the deals Rashford and Fernandes are on.Rashford’s contract is said to be worth a whopping £325,000 and runs until 2028.Fernandes, meanwhile, was tipped for a summer exit but, like his boss, performed a U-turn and put pen to paper again.And that new deal also saw the captain rewarded with improved terms, boosting his weekly wages up to £325,000 as well.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesCasemiro completes the United salary podium on £300,000 with Mason Mount on £250,000.Antony reportedly earns £200,000 per week and new centre-back De Ligt (£195,000) pips fellow defender Harry Maguire (£190,000).Did Mazraoui Just Solve Man Utd’s Attacking Problems? | Tactics ExposedFurther back, Christian Eriksen and Luke Shaw are said to take home £150,000 a week with the trio of Lisandro Martinez, Andre Onana and Victor Lindelof all on £120,000.Summer signings Yoro (£115,000) and Zirkzee (£105,000) complete the list of players reportedly on six figures each week. Rising star Alejandro Garnacho will no doubt hope he can improve on his £50,000-per-week contract.The same goes for £20,000-a-week Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo (£29,000), too. It is still unclear exactly what Mazraoui and Ugarte are being paid by United. Ugarte allegedly earned just shy of £100,000 per week during his one year at PSG while Mazraoui pocketed £130,000 a week at Bayern Munich. The Red Devils cut some big earners off the wage bill in the summer by letting Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Scott McTominay leave. Casemiro’s wages are £300,000 per week at Old TraffordCredit: GettyMatthijs de Ligt’s contract is worth £195,000 per weekCredit: PAMason Mount earns £250,000 per weekCredit: GettyKobbie Mainoo (£20,000) and Alejandro Garnacho (£50,000) will both be due pay rises soonCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘make Rodri priority transfer target’ in stunning move with Man City star yet to commit to new deal

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      REAL MADRID have made Rodri a priority target ahead of next summer, according to reports.The midfielder has been one of Manchester City’s most important players in recent years and finished fifth in the Ballon d’Or last year.Real Madrid have made Rodri a ‘priority’ signingCredit: GettyHe played a crucial role in City winning their fourth Premier League title in a row this year before helping Spain win Euro 2024.That has sparked interest from Real Madrid, who are still in search of a long-term successor for Toni Kroos.Real could make a move for Rodri next summer after making him a “priority” target, report AS.The Spanish outlet claim a move to the Bernabeu would appeal to Madrid native Rodri.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever he has also been offered a bumper new deal by City with the club willing to make the midfielder their joint highest paid player on £375,000-a-week.Rodri, 28, still has nearly three years left on his deal but City are keen to tie down his long-term future after he admitted Spain’s contingent of Real players tried to lure him to the Bernabeu.City are even willing to re-structure De Bruyne’s contract to make sure Rodri is level with the Belgian as the highest earner in the squad.That would involve reducing midfielder’s base salary but offering lucrative bonuses to make up for the loss.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCity also want De Bruyne to sign a new deal as his contract expires at the end of the season.That means he would be able to talk to clubs outside the UK in January, including Saudi Arabia where teams have shown interest previously.Mo Salah appears to confirm Liverpool transfer exit live on Sky Sports after ripping Man Utd to shreds More