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      Watch awkward moment Ivan Toney is forced to listen to bizarre new chant as he’s mobbed by fans after £40m Saudi move

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      IVAN TONEY has endured a bit of an awkward start to life in Saudi Arabia.It came as the new Al-Ahli signing was mobbed by fans at an unveiling.Ivan Toney completed a £40m transfer to Al-Ahli on deadline dayCredit: GettyHe was presented in front of fans at a club shopCredit: tiktokBut he cast an awkward figure as fans chant a song in his nameCredit: tiktokToney, 28, completed a £40million transfer to the Saudi Arabian side from Brentford on deadline day.He signed a two-year contract to seal the switch, and is said to be earning more than £400,000 a week – a figure that rises to nearly £500,000 with bonuses.And as he arrived in the Middle East after completing his blockbuster move, he was serenaded by fans of the Jeddah-based club who turned out to greet their new forward.However, a video shared on social media showed Toney cutting a hilariously awkward figure as he was revealed to fans at a club shop.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLToney is seen conversing with what appears to be a member of staff who asks him to turn around where the crowd was waiting.The six-cap England international duly obliged before the individual kick-started a chant in his name.Fans can be heard singing “Ivan Toney, Toney, Ivan Toney, Toney” while banging on a table can be heard from the crowd.Toney can be seen smiling as the fans sing his name, while also nodding his head and banging his fist on the table when trying to match the rhythm of the song.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe video ends with Toney hugging the man who started the chant, but fans could not help but poke fun at Toney’s awkward look throughout.One user said: “Dood has no idea what he’s bopping his head to.”XI amazing players worth £78m available for freeA second said: “Tears man. He looks so lost.”A third added: “This is too funny.”Another said: “How has Toney kept that together. He truly is ice.”Toney missed the cut for Lee Carsley’s inaugural England squad to face the Republic of Ireland and Finland. His first game for Al-Ahli could see him come up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr on September 13.Toney’s new team-mates include a host of former Premier League stars and familiar names in European football.Among the are Gabri Veiga, Franck Kessie, Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Edouard Mendy, Roger Ibanez and Merih Demiral.Toney is reportedly earning £400k a week at the clubCredit: Instagram @alahliclub.saToney’s debut could come against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-NassrCredit: Instagram @alahliclub.saToney has six England capsCredit: Instagram @alahliclub.sa More

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      Forgotten Man Utd flop Bebe joins NINTH club since bizarre Old Trafford transfer after ripping previous contract up

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      FORMER Manchester United wonderkid Bebe has joined the 12th club of his career.The 34-year-old saw his previous contract at LaLiga side Rayo Vallecano ripped up last week.Bebe was signed by Man Utd for £7.4mCredit: Getty – ContributorBebe (right) played just seven times for UnitedCredit: GettyHe has now signed for Racing de FerrolCredit: AFPBebe had spent the last five years at the club, but his contract was terminated to help them reduce their wage bill.And it has not taken long for the player to find a new home, agreeing a deal with Spanish side Racing de Ferrol.The team from the north of the country came tenth in the second tier last season.It is Bebe’s ninth club since leaving Man Utd initially on loan and then permanently in 2014.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Portuguese-born Cape Verde international was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson four years earlier for a reported fee of £7.4million.He went on to play just seven times for United, scoring two goals.Bebe had loan spells at Turkish side Besiktas and in his homeland with Rio Ave and Pacos de Ferreira before signing for Benfica.But he failed to make an impact in Lisbon and soon departed for Spain.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe has been there ever since also playing for Cordoba, Eibar and Real Zaragoza.Bebe’s rise to the top is the ultimate rags to riches story as he lived in a homeless shelter for eight years as a teenager.It was there where he learned to play football before catching the eye of top scouts at the European Street Football Festival.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduatesMan 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.SubsTom 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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      Everton dubbed ‘reverse Chelsea’ with only 12 players including flop striker contracted beyond this season

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      EVERTON have been dubbed the “reverse Chelsea” due to the club’s worrying contract situation.The Toffees only have TWELVE players in their 24-man squad who are contracted past the end of the season.Ashley Young is one of 12 players who could leave Everton at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamyMichael Keane’s contract is also expiringCredit: GettyDominic Calvert-Lewin could depart on a free transferCredit: ReutersThat means the Everton could lose star players such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Michael Keane for nothing next summer.Veteran stars such as Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young are also in the final year of their contracts at Goodison.While four stars, Jack Harrison, Armando Broja, Jesper Lindstrom and Orel Mangala, are with Sean Dyche’s side on loan.Everton do have the option to make both Broja and Lindstrom permanent deals at the end of the season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBy comparison, SunSport revealed this week how Chelsea have TWENTY-ONE players contracted into the 2030s.And fans were amazed by the difference.One fan posted: “The reverse Chelsea.A second wrote: “Wonder how many of them [the 12 under contract] have relegation clauses.”Most read in FootballA third commented: “Chelsea’s got 27 they can borrow.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fourth said: “The anti-Chelsea.”A fifth joked: “It’s fine. You can only play with 11 players anyway.”Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsJordan Pickford is contracted until 2027Credit: AlamyJake O’Brien signed a four-year deal with Everton in the summerCredit: AlamyChelsea’s ten longest contractsHere are the ten players at Chelsea with the longest contracts…Cole Palmer, contract expiring 2033Enzo Fernandez, contract expiring 2032Joao Felix, contract expiring 2031Pedro Neto, contract expiring 2031Filip Jorgensen, contract expiring 2031Moises Caicedo, contract expiring 2031Nicolas Jackson, contract expiring 2031Renato Viega, contract expiring 2031Mykhailo Mudryk, contract expiring 2031Noni Madueke, contract expiring 2030Another added: “Tbf if you had to choose 12 players to keep out of this Everton squad, it would look like this for the most part.”Chelsea have only one star, young goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom, whose contract expires at the end of the season.While Enzo Maresca’s side have star men such as Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez tied down until 2033 and 2032, respectively.Ben Chilwell is the only big name that the club could lose on a free transfer, should his contract not be renewed by June 2027.Everton do have some key players tied down to longer deals, including Jordan Pickford and summer signings Jake O’Brien and Iliman Ndiaye.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut, with Everton in relegation trouble this season, all three could be looking to move on should the club drop down to the Championship.That could leave the already cash-strapped Toffees needing to build an entirely new squad in the second tier. Everton’s expiring contractsHere is a full look at the players that could leave Everton at the end of the season…Ashley Young, contract expiry 2025Seamus Coleman, contract expiry 2025Abdoulaye Doucoure, contract expiry 2025Dominic Calvert-Lewin, contract expiry 2025Michael Keane, contract expiry 2025Idrissa Gueye, contract expiry 2025Joao Virginia, contract expiry 2025Asmir Begovic, contract expiry 2025Armando Broja, loan contract expiry 2025 (option for permanent)Jesper Lindstrom, loan contract expiry 2025 (option for permanent)Orel Mangala, loan contract expiry 2025Jack Harrison, loan contract expiry 2025 More

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      Forgotten Premier League champion’s Sunderland transfer ‘collapsed’ just one year after £120k-a-week contract ended

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      FORMER Liverpool star Naby Keita saw a shock move to Sunderland collapse during the transfer window, according to reports.The midfielder won seven major trophies during his five years at Anfield, including the Premier League and Champions League.Naby Keita helped Liverpool win the Premier League in 2020Credit: Times Newspapers LtdKeita left the club last year on a free transfer and joined Werder Bremen.But the 29-year-old is again on the lookout for a new side and this summer he came close to signing for Sunderland.The Guardian report that the Black Cats had a strong interest in the player but were unable to agree personal terms, which led to the deal falling through.With the Turkish transfer window still open, Keita is now set to join Istanbul Basaksehir.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis failure to agree a contract with Sunderland comes just a year after his supposed £120,000-a-week deal expired at Liverpool.The Reds paid £48million for him in 2018, but injuries prevented him from ever establishing himself as first choice, making 129 appearances in total.Keita also had a tough time at Werder Bremen, being banned from the squad after refusing to get on the team’s bus.He was told by manager Ole Werner that he did not even make the bench against Bayer Leverkusen but still expected to travel.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKeita, who played just five times for the club and not after the incident in April, instead went home.Over the summer, the Guinea star represented his country at the Paris 2024 Olympics and was their flagbearer. Arne Slot breaks down how Liverpool destroyed Man Utd after exploiting Erik ten Hag’s new tactics More

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      Fans brand Everton the ‘reverse Chelsea’ after discovering how many players crisis club have under contract next season

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      EVERTON have just 12 PLAYERS under contract beyond the end of the season.The Toffees narrowly avoided breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules in the summer having already suffered two separate points deductions last season.Everton are facing a nightmare scenario at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyThey then missed out on a number of transfer targets including Yankuba Minteh, Wilfried Gnonto, Jaden Philogene and Amario Cozier-Duberry.Another potential deduction could be on the way this season, a concern exacerbated by their dreadful start to the campaign.Three successive losses, including spurning a 2-0 lead with just three minutes of normal time remaining against Bournemouth, has heaped pressure on manager Sean Dyche.But even if Everton do manage to avoid the drop yet again, it is in the summer where the real danger may lie.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to The Athletic, only 12 of Everton’s senior players have deals running beyond the end of the season.Among those who could sign a pre-contract agreement elsewhere from January include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jack Harrison, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Michael Keane, Idrissa Gueye, Ashley Young and club captain Seamus Coleman.This has led to some fans labelling them the very antithesis of Chelsea’s contract model – which has seen the Blues tie 16 players down to deals running until 2030 or later.Reacting to Everton’s contractual situation, one football fan said: “The reverse Chelsea.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEverton players contracted beyond 2025Jordan PickfordJarrad BranthwaiteJames TarkowskiJake O’BrienVitalii MykolenkoNathan PattersonJames GarnerTim IroegbunamDwight McNeilIliman NdiayeBetoYoussef ChermitiWhile another added: “Wonder how many of them [the 12 under contract] have relegation clauses.”And a third brutally joked: “Good Championship team though.”Chelsea fans can’t name their OWN PLAYERS after another wild transfer window under owner Todd BoehlyEverton have not been relegated from the top flight since 1951 but have spent the last three seasons fighting for survival.And Dyche was beside himself on the weekend as he watched his side concede three late goals to lose a remarkable game to Bournemouth at Goodison Park.He said: “I’ve had a few [defeats] down my years as a player, coach, manager, but this is the most frustrating because to dominate a game for so long and come out of it without something at least is incredibly frustrating.”These are ones that as a manager you scratch your head at.”Premier League sides deducted points and others at riskNottingham ForestDeducted four points during the 2023-24 season for breaching Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. Failed in their appeal with decision upheld.EvertonInitial 10-point deduction for 2021-22 Premier League breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Were deducted a further two points later in the 2023-24 season. Appealed, but since withdrawn following Prem survival.Sheffield UnitedHit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022-23 EFL season. Will begin the 2024-25 Championship season on -2 points following their relegation from the Prem.OTHERS WHO COULD FACE PUNISHMENT…Manchester CityEtihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.ChelseaBlues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.LeicesterFoxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction for the 2024-25 season following their return to the top flight.Everton (again)The Toffees are again at risk of breaking PSR rules and are in a race against time to raise funds and balance the books. Not only could that lead to another charge but also administration. That would lead to an automatic nine-point deduction for the 2024/25 season. More

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      EFL ‘club will have to wait FOUR YEARS’ to cash in on Ivan Toney sell on clause after England star’s £40m Saudi transfer

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      PETERBOROUGH will have to wait FOUR YEARS to receive the money owed to them following Ivan Toney’s £40million transfer from Brentford to Al-Ahli.The England international, 28, had been heavily linked with a Premier League move to Arsenal, Manchester United or Chelsea, but ended up penning a Deadline Day move with the Saudi club.Ivan Toney joined Al-Ahli from Brentford on Deadline DayCredit: Instagram @alahliclub.saToney’s former club Peterborough believe it could take four years to receive the money they are owedCredit: GettyIt is understood Peterborough, who sold Toney for £6m in 2020, are due around £4m thanks to a sell-on clause involved in his move to West London.They will then reportedly have to pay around £1m of that to another of his former clubs, Newcastle.However, Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has claimed the League One side do not expect the full payment until around 2028.He told talkSPORT: “The Ivan Toney deal is done. Did we earn the millions we thought we would a year ago or 18 months ago? No. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We’re going to have to wait like four years to get paid, it wasn’t in sterling, it was in euros believe it or not, so by the time I got the deal sheet yesterday, looking at it I actually expected it was going to be along those lines.”I was never overly excited come the deadline. I didn’t actually think he was going to go, so I’d written that off about a week ago. “The lack of interest from other clubs and the whole Saudi thing and the fella from Napoli [Victor Osimhen linked with Al-Hilal] I thought ‘you know what this is probably going to go one way’ and that would be him being sold for a pittance in January.”Something was better than nothing, but I think the gold bullions that everyone thinks we made, I think we’ve got to wait four years for the money over time.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDarragh MacAnthony has admitted Peterborough will be waiting some time for the Toney moneyCredit: Getty”It is what it is, it’s another nice bit of business by our football club and we move on.”Peterborough signed Toney from Newcastle in 2018 for just £350,000.Angry Chelsea fan slams Todd Boehly’s transfer policy and claims no Blues supporters are happy with his running of the ‘unrecognisable’ clubHe scored 49 goals and assisted 15 in 94 games for Posh across a two-season spell.After joining Brentford, he bagged 72 goals in 141 matches for The Bees and has earned six caps for England.He played a cameo role for Gareth Southgate’s men at the Euros as they made it all the way to the final.But interim boss Lee Carsley did not include him in his first squad for the Three Lions’ upcoming Nations League games against Republic of Ireland and Finland. More

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      Lyon star ‘FLED Fulham medical and couldn’t be found after breaking down in tears over transfer’

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      LYON star Ernest Nuamah reportedly broke down in tears before FLEEING his Fulham medical on deadline day.Nuamah, 20, had initially looked set to join Fulham’s rivals Everton in a late switch last month.Lyon’s Ernest Nuamah broke down in tears before fleeing his Fulham medicalCredit: GettyAnd the Toffees were hopeful of wrapping up a deal before the transfer window slammed shut.However, Sean Dyche’s men were then beaten to the punch by Fulham, who made an even later bid to hijack the move.Nuamah jetted to London on deadline day to undergo a medical and become a Craven Cottage player.But L’Equipe claims the forward never wanted to leave Lyon in the first place.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was reportedly in floods of tears throughout the day as he felt he was being forced out of the French club.Nuamah then underwent the first part of his medical.However, he later vanished and failed to turn up for the final stages.Even his agent could not locate him in bizarre scenes.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd the deal eventually collapsed as Nuamah returned to Lyon.He was then sent a message by Lyon owner John Textor, who apologised for the messy situation.Mum shares thoughts on expensive football shirtsNuamah will now be hoping to return to Lyon’s XI, having started their opening two games against Rennes and Monaco.He did not feature in Friday’s win over Strasbourg due to his Fulham medical.But Nuamah could be back in action later this month against Lens.The 12-time Ghana international scored three goals in 33 games while on loan at Lyon last season.And the Ligue 1 side only made his deal permanent in July. More

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      Former Liverpool Champions League winner Joel Matip, 33, handed Premier League lifeline after three months unemployed

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      JOEL MATIP has been handed a Premier League lifeline as West Ham are in the market to bring in a central defender as a free agent.The former Liverpool ace has been without a club for nearly three months.Free agent Joel Matip is being targeted by West Ham who are looking to sign a defenderWest Ham let both Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd leave on loan last week and new boss Julen Lopetegui is keen to further bolster his backline.Matip is among the players being targeted with talks for a potential deal for the 33-year-old set to continue this week.The Hammers are also eyeing 31-year-old John Egan as well who left Sheffield United over the summer.Lopetegui’s side have already purchased Max Kilman for £40m and Jean-Clair Todibo on loan with an option to sign him for £34.2m next summer.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd after a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City last weekend and 2-0 loss to Aston Villa on their season opener, West Ham still need to improve their defense.West Ham academy star Kaelan Casey, 19, was on the bench during Saturday’s defeat.But Lopetegui is hoping either free agent can come in as an option for Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Todibo.Matip has been jobless since leaving Liverpool at the end of last season after his contract expired at Anfield.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe spent eight years and 201 appearances for the Reds under Jurgen Klopp.The defender has not played since December 3 after suffering a knee injury.What’s new this season? Egan exited Sheffield United after six years and 200 appearances at the club.The Hammers are also in talks with former Sheffield United star John Egan More