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      Fuming Chelsea and West Ham Supporters’ Trusts slam Prem for not announcing kick-off time just five days before game

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      CHELSEA and West Ham Supporters’ Trusts have slammed the Premier League for not yet announcing their kick-off time this weekend.The London rivals face each on Saturday but the game has still not been given a start time by Prem officials.
      Chelsea and West Ham’s Supporters’ trust have lashed out at the Premier League for failing to give the clubs’ game on Saturday a kick-off timeCredit: Reuters
      Both sets of fans are furious that they still don’t know what time the match will start although it’s just five days awayCredit: Rex
      The match was initially supposed to take place on Sunday, but it’s been brought forward by a day due to Chelsea’s Champions League commitments the following week.
      Chelsea were placed in Group E in the competition with AC Milan, Red Bull Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb, after last week’s draw.
      And the Blues’ first game in the Champions League against Zagreb is now on Tuesday September 6.
      So Thomas Tuchel’s side would have only had two days to prepare for the Champions League tie if their match against the Hammers went ahead on Sunday as originally planned.
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      But now fans from both Chelsea and West Ham have been given no time to prepare for Saturday’s Prem blockbuster.
      Kick-off time is still slated as TBC (to be confirmed) on the Prem’s website with just five days to go.
      And the Prem’s lack of clarity ahead of the game has caused supporters from both clubs trusts’ to deliver a scathing joint statement to the league’s decision-makers.
      It read: “The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust and The West Ham United Supporters’ Trust are appalled, yet not surprised, at the predictable farce surrounding the scheduling for the fixture this weekend.
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      “It was totally unacceptable for the fixture date to be altered with only a week’s notice, however, the broadcasting companies and the Premier League have still not confirmed the kick-off time – this is a disgrace.”
      “All parties have been aware since June the fixtures were announced in June that this game may have to be moved due to UEFA clashes.
      “It is unacceptable that a comprehensive contingency plan was not created in advance to avoid the existing situation. The lack of planning and foresight has had an awful impact on supporters.
      “Tickets have been bought, accommodation has been booked, travel has been paid for and plans have been confirmed. For supporters to not know the kick-off time five days in advance is deeply unacceptable.
      “Supporters are being treated with complete contempt.
      “The issue must be solved as a matter of urgency.”
      The Premier League are yet to respond to the statement made by the fans.
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      When the game does finally kick-off, Blues fans will see former player Emerson Palmieri in a West Ham shirt for the first time at Stamford Bridge.
      Palmieri joined the Hammers in August for £13million after falling out of favour at Chelsea. More

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      Man Utd reach Martin Dubravka loan transfer agreement with £5m option to buy Newcastle ace as David de Gea back-up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are on the verge of signing Martin Dubravka on a season-long loan from Newcastle, according to reports.Erik ten Hag has been searching for a back-up goalkeeper since Dean Henderson left to join Nottingham Forest on loan last month.
      Man Utd are on the verge of signing Martin Dubravka on loanCredit: Getty
      And now it appears he has finally found his man.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd have reached an agreement in principle to sign Newcastle keeper Dubravka on a season-long loan.
      Personal terms are understood to have already been agreed with the deal currently in the final stages.
      Dubravka will remain at Old Trafford until June 2023, but Ten Hag could decide to trigger an option to buy clause worth £5million if the spell is successful.
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      The goalkeeper reportedly begged Newcastle chiefs to let him join Man Utd last week.
      The Magpies had initially rebuffed the prospect of a loan move in favour of a permanent transfer, but Eddie Howe is now prepared to give the green light.
      Dubravka was relegated to the bench when Nick Pope arrived at St James’ Park in a £10m transfer from Burnley two months ago.
      The England international jumped straight into Howe’s starting line-up upon his arrival.
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      He has since kept two clean sheets in four Premier League appearances for the Magpies.
      With Dubravka set to leave, Newcastle still have Karl Darlow and Mark Gillespie as alternative goalkeeping options. More

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      Chelsea rip up Ross Barkley’s £110,000-a-week contract with Rangers showing free transfer interest

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      ROSS BARKLEY and Chelsea have mutually agreed to TERMINATE his contract.Barkley was at best a bit part player at Chelsea and consequently they were considering ripping up his £110,000 per week contract – as SunSport revealed on Saturday.
      Ross Barkley in action for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And earlier today The Blues announced the termination of his contract.
      However, according to Alan Nixon Barkley could soon join Scottish side Rangers.
      Rangers, who recently qualified for the Champions League after defeating PSV, are prepared to offer Barkley a chance of game time north of the Anglo-Scottish border.
      In a statement on the club’s website, Chelsea said: “Ross Barkley has left Chelsea by mutual consent and becomes a free agent.
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      “The midfielder, who joined from boyhood club Everton in January 2018, made 100 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, scoring 12 goals.
      “The most memorable was his injury-time equaliser against Manchester United in his first full season at the Bridge.
      “At the end of that campaign he helped us win the Europa League, scoring a spot-kick in the shoot-out victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the semis and then coming off the bench in the brilliant Baku triumph against Arsenal.
      “Barkley’s final game was against Watford in May, and it was his late header that secured all three points in our last game of the season.
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      “We would like to thank Ross for his contribution to Chelsea and wish him well for the rest of his career.”
      Barkley joined Chelsea from Everton in a £15million deal and a five-and-a-half-year contract.
      However, despite the promise he had showed at Everton Barkley failed to replicate the form he showed at Goodison Park down at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Aston Villa and Wolves interested in Craig Dawson transfer with David Moyes to decide defenders future

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      ASTON VILLA and Wolves are both interested in signing Craig Dawson from West Ham, according to reports.Dawson, 32, has fallen down the pecking order at the London Stadium in recent weeks.
      Aston Villa and Wolves are both interested in signing DawsonCredit: Getty
      The defender is currently out of action with a thigh injury, but he will likely struggle to break back into the starting line-up following the arrivals of Thilo Kehrer and Nayef Aguerd.
      And with the transfer window due to shut in just three days, he could be set for a last-minute move away.
      According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa and Wolves are both battling for Dawson’s signature.
      Villa boss Steven Gerrard expressed an interest in signing the defender last week after hearing of new boy Diego Carlos’ long-term injury prognosis.
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      The former Liverpool skipper is seeking an experienced player to help with his side’s defensive worries.
      Meanwhile, Wolves are also short at the back with Conor Coady on loan at Everton and Willy Boly on the verge of a permanent move away.

      Dawson is claimed to be unhappy at West Ham so he could attempt to force a late move.
      And with less than one year remaining on his current contract, Hammers chiefs could decide to cash-in.
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      However, David Moyes is reluctant to sell at this stage in the transfer window.
      West Ham are still keeping busy in the transfer market with officials working through the final stages of a deal for Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta.
      The Hammers have already agreed terms with the Brazil international, who was due to have a medical at the weekend. More

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      Tottenham in shock Dan James loan talks with Leeds including option-to-buy with Everton also circling for winger

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      TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR are in talks to sign Daniel James, according to reports.The Leeds United winger is wanted by Spurs who want to add another attacker to their frontline before the window shuts.
      Daniel James in action for Leeds UnitedCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Antonio Conte’s side are discussing a loan deal with an option-to-buy.
      Everton have also submitted an enquiry over the Welshman’s availability.
      However, Leeds would also be more than happy to keep him after he started the last two Premier League games.
      Should James leave Elland Road, it would represent the third club he has represented in the space of a year.
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      James, 24, joined Leeds from Manchester United last summer for a club-record £30million.
      He was one of only a few senior players who remained fit throughout the majority of the campaign, and contributed four goals and five assists in 34 league games.
      In the two years prior he spent with Man United, the speedster managed nine goals and nine assists in all competitions.
      James’ pace and work rate are highly desirable attributes for any team, despite his relative lack of goal or assist output while playing Premier League football.
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      Everton look set to lose starlet Anthony Gordon in a £60m transfer to Chelsea so James would naturally come in as a like-for-like replacement.
      Leeds have already lost star winger Raphinha and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips to Barcelona and Manchester City respectively for a combined £100m.

      However, seven points from a possible 12 at the start of the season – with new signings such as Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen and Tyler Adams starting the season well – have alleviated some early fears of relegation.
      Leeds also want to sign Hwang Hee-Chan from Wolves, but will be joined in their pursuit by Everton if The Toffees fail to sign Ben Brereton Diaz. More

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      Man Utd to hand Hannibal Mejbri new long-term contract before sending 19-year-old on loan transfer to Birmingham

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI is set to be loaned out to Birmingham City – but not before penning a new contract with Manchester United.The 19-year-old broke into United’s first team late last season, making two Premier League starts under former boss Ralf Rangnick.
      Mejbri is set to join Birmingham on loan after signing a new long-term contract with Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      But his first-team chances will be limited this season after the arrival of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen at Old Trafford.
      A slew of Championship sides were mulling a move for the fiery midfielder earlier this summer.
      He also caught the attention of La Liga 2 outfit, FC Andorra, who are owned by Barcelona star Gerard Pique.
      But Birmingham have won the race to take Mejbri on loan, according to football reporter Rich Fay.
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      It comes after Birmingham’s boss John Eustace admitted the club were happy to be linked with Mejbri back in July.
      And now Eustace will get the chance to work with the Tunisia international until June 2023.

      Mejbri will be able to get the lay of the land from fellow United star Tahith Chong who spent last season on loan with the Midlands side.
      But Mejbri will return to United once the loan deal is over as club boss Erik ten Hag made sure the teenager penned a long-term contract before packing his bags.
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      Ten Hag got the chance to work with Mejbri during United’s pre-season campaign.
      The Dutchman decided to play Mejbri as a striker in the Red Devils’ friendly against Aston Villa.
      Mejbri failed to score but did earn the adulation of the United fans who labelled him the “next Robbie Savage” after his gutsy display. More

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      Nottingham Forest make EIGHTEENTH transfer signing with Renan Lodi loan from Atletico Madrid with £25m option-to-buy

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have completed the loan transfer of Renan Lodi who is their EIGHTEENTH signing of the summer.Lodi, 24, completed his switch to Forest on Monday after undergoing a successful medical at the club yesterday.
      Renan Lodi has become Nottingham Forest’s eighteenth summer signing after he joined on loan from Atletico MadridCredit: Ritchie Sumpter/News Images
      Atletico Madrid allowed the left-back to leave for the season after lining up Tottenham ace Sergio Reguilon as his replacement.
      And Lodi’s loan move will cost Forest £4.2m plus a £25m option to buy, that’s been embedded in the transfer by Atletico.
      Speaking about the move, Lodi told Forest’s media: “Firstly, I’m really happy to be here, Forest is an extraordinary team in English football and a very big club.
      “I’m really excited about the opportunity and really looking forward to starting training, meeting my teammates and getting a run of games. I feel very happy today.”
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      Lodi arrives at Forest following their acquisition of seventeen other stars this summer.
      But Forest aren’t stopping there, and still hope to make a few more signings before the transfer window closes.

      They’re also targeting Blackpool striker Josh Bowler, and free agent Serge Aurier.
      However, Forest’s new haul of players weren’t able to stop the club losing 2-0 to Tottenham on Sunday.
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      Harry Kane ruined Forest’s afternoon with a brace, while his team-mate Richarlison added to their humilation by doing kick-ups mid-match.
      Although Forest star Brennan Johnson swiftly put an end to the Brazilian’s showboating with a tough tackle that earned him a yellow card.
      But new signing Lodi enjoyed the passion-filled encounter despite witnessing Forest lose from the stands.
      He added: “I mentioned this to my agent in the stands, the high-pressure environment playing in front of the fans here.
      “I love it, and genuinely can’t wait to be playing and feeling the passion of a home crowd in Nottingham.
      “The club placed a lot of faith in me from the very first contact we had.
      “They made a lot of effort for me to be here today. When the offer came through I didn’t have to think twice about coming here to show what I can do.” More

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      Anthony Gordon told to reject Chelsea transfer by Frank Lampard as he’s only been Everton regular for a year

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      FRANK LAMPARD has told Anthony Gordon he should stay at Everton – because he’s only been a first-team regular for a year.Chelsea are poised for a fourth attempt to land the winger before this week’s transfer deadline.
      Lampard has urged Gordon to stay at EvertonCredit: Getty
      The winger has been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: PA
      It will take a bid of £70million-plus for Everton to even consider selling the 21-year-old.
      But Lampard, who made his own big money move as a player when he left schoolboy club West Ham for Chelsea in 2002, suggested Gordon owes the Goodison side a debt of loyalty at this stage of his career.
      Lampard, who insisted Gordon is “in the squad, for sure” for Tuesday’s game at Leeds, said: “Anthony wouldn’t, couldn’t and shouldn’t do react badly and have his head turned with me. 
      “I think he knows that and there’s no doubt about it.
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      “And I’m not playing the hard one. It’s just that it would be so alien to what I would expect of him. I just know that’s not him. 
      “At the same time, he’s not robot and you know all this attention is difficult. 

      “I understand – I was that ambitious, hardworking young player and that’s the beauty of Anthony – he’s hard working and wants to be better.
      “He wants to do what he did at Brentford, which is score goals, work for this team and that’s why he’s a delight to work with. 
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      “There was never any idea that he’d react in any other way. 
      “That was my approach when it happened to me. 
      “But I played three and a half, maybe four seasons for West Ham. So there’s my answer to Anthony – he’s only played one for us.”
      Lampard added: “Anthony’s character is great. 
      “He’s a huge player for us, it’s as simple as that. We are getting to the end of the window now but Anthony is a huge player for us and will be this season.” More