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      I could barely walk and spent 15 months unemployed after boyhood club released me – now I’m thriving at new team

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      FORMER NEWCASTLE whizzkid Matty Longstaff is thriving again after a nightmare 15 months of unemployment where he was barely able to walk.The midfielder had spent most of the last year-and-a-half cheering his brother Sean Longstaff on from the St James’ Park stands after suffering an injury nightmare.Matty Longstaff is now loving life playing for Toronto FC in the MLSCredit: GettyNow the 24-year-old is looking to get back to his best after starting a new life in Canada.However, while he cheered on his younger sibling, it could quite easily have been Matty being the one making headlines after his own dramatic breakthrough into the Newcastle first-team.He says he “lived his dream” playing for his hometown team after bursting on the scene in October 2019 with a debut man of the match display and the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.Matty was earning just £850-a-week and a host of big clubs were soon circling as they chased his signature with Italian sides Inter Milan and Udinese both keen.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUnfortunately, things failed to pan out as expected when his development contract expired in 2020 after three goals in 15 appearances during his maiden campaign.He finally agreed to a two-year contract but a big drop in form and injuries restricted his progress.Matty failed to shine in loan spells at Scottish club Aberdeen and in League Two with Mansfield only for things to get worse.Last season he headed to the fourth tier again to try to reignite his career at Colchester United, but he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Boxing Day.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Geordie was released by Newcastle in June when his deal expired but Eddie Howe did not turn his back on him and allowed him to use the training ground while undergoing his rehab.However, Matty was handed a career lifeline by fellow Geordie John Herdman after he impressed enough to earn a two-year contract at MLS side Toronto FC.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersLongstaff told ChronicleLive: “I had not played football for 15 months so you don’t know if you’re going to be good or you’re going to be rubbish.“I thought I may as well enjoy it. I might never get another chance.“It is the one you fear the most. I had two surgeries and so many questions run through your head.“One day you feel good; the next day you’re struggling to walk or your knee starts to crack a little bit when you try to walk down the stairs.“You go from having really positive days to negative ones so quickly. You have so many thoughts.”However, he now has four appearances for his new team under his belt and he appears to be loving life in Canada.He said: “You cherish the moments a little bit more knowing what you have gone through.“I look forward to waking up and coming to training every day. When you have days off, you’re a bit disappointed because you’re enjoying it so much.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When we start playing twice a week in a few months’ time, I might say something different! But I’ve absolutely loved it.“I’ve absolutely loved working with the manager and all his staff. There are such great people working in the building that hopefully we can do something special.”The Geordie burst on the scene with his boyhood team Newcastle before his injury hellCredit: Getty More

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      Man City ready to take big loss to sell Kalvin Phillips this summer with shock side eyeing up cut-price transfer

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      LEEDS UNITED are ready to offer Kalvin Phillips an end to his nightmare as Manchester City prepare to accept a cut-price deal for him.The 28-year-old midfielder is enduring a miserable time of it and looks set to miss out on Euro 2024 due to his poor form costing him a spot in last month’s England squad.Man City are ready to accept a reduced fee for Kalvin Phillips as Leeds as a transfer swoopCredit: GettyPhillips left Leeds for Man City in 2022 for £45m and they went on to win the treble during his first season.However, he struggled for regular match action and only started twice in the Premier League before Pep Guardiola shipped him out this January.The plan was for Phillips to get more minutes in order to ensure he kept his England place, but his loan switch to West Ham has turned into a disaster.Phillips was brought on as substitute with 21 minutes to go and his team leading 3-1 on Saturday only for the Hammers to collapse as Newcastle ended up winning 4-3 victors.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe gave away a penalty and was later turned by Harvey Barnes, who scored twice late on, for one of the winger’s goals.Phillips then swore at a fan after being heckled following his nightmare performance against Newcastle.But we revealed how Leeds are plotting to take him back to Elland Road — if they clinch promotion to the Premier League.Now they have received a major boost in that quest after the Daily Mail reported that City are expected to put Phillips up for permanent transfer in the summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPhillips, who has 31 England caps, is under contract at City until 2028.But this update states that he will be available for the vastly-reduced asking price of £30m.Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayHe spent 12 years and played 234 games for the club after progressing through their academy.He found stardom under Marcelo Bielsa and helped them to return to the Premier League in 2021 and then survive.But any chance of a return to his boyhood team depends on Leeds winning promotion.Last night’s late 3-1 win over Hull City lifted them second in the Championship table, just a point behind Ipswich.They are a point behind Leicester City, who also have a game in hand, as they now prepare for their final six matches of the campaign. More

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      Arsenal and Spurs set for £100million Alexander Isak transfer showdown as rivals exploit Newcastle’s FFP nightmare

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      NEWCASTLE are braced for Arsenal and Tottenham to launch £100million moves for Alexander Isak.But Toon boss Eddie Howe warned the London clubs that their star striker is not for sale.Alexander Isak is set to to be the subject of a transfer tug of war between Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: RexIsak has been on fire for Newcastle this seasonIsak, 23, made it 14 Premier League goals in 21 games this season with two penalties in Saturday’s 4-3 win over West Ham.He has quickly become a fans’ favourite with his direct running and eye for goal since Toon paid Real Socieded a club-record £60m in 2022.But fears remain that Newcastle may have to cash in to navigate FFP rules, especially if they finish outside of the European places.And huge offers from Champions League clubs will be hard to ignore.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuring the international break, Isak admitted that “if things show up, things can happen”.But Howe insists he is off limits, saying: “He’s an outstanding talent and no one connected with Newcastle would want to lose him.”It’s been a stop-start season for Isak because of injury but he is looking back to his deadly best following four goals in his last four games.Arsenal are believed to be already plotting a summer move for the £100m-rated forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Spurs are also keeping tabs with Brentford’s Ivan Toney another target for around the same fee.Howe added: “Isak was excellent against West Ham. How Arteta turned Havertz from expensive flop to Arsenal’s gamechanger”He didn’t score in open play but his two penalties were outstanding and his general play was very good.“His link play, athleticism, he looked in a really good place.”Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal want a lethal frontman to take them to the next levelCredit: ReutersSpurs are likewise in the market for a forward of Isak’s calibreCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd starlet Hannibal Mejbri’s Sevilla loan goes from bad to worse with youngster axed from squad entirely

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI’S loan at Sevilla goes from bad to worse after the youngster was axed from their squad.The Manchester United youngster was forced to sit on the sidelines on Saturday’s clash against Getafe.Hannibal Mejbri was axed from Sevilla’s squad against Getafe on SaturdayCredit: GettyDespite interest from Everton, the 21-year-old was sent on loan to the Spanish side in January, with the option to buy the midfielder at the end of the season for £17million.But it looks like he will be returning to Old Trafford as the Tunisia international has failed to impress in the Spanish top flight.Things got off to a bad start for Hannibal in Andalusia with boss Quique Sanchez Flores ruling him out of contention for a starting spot after just one substitute appearance.The former Watford manager said: “After being with him, talking to him and having seen his first minutes in Girona.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”We are going to give him the necessary space to understand where he is, that he is at Sevilla and what it means.”He has to know where he is and we want to see him. We have spoken with him and we believe that he has to have some time to learn.”We wanted to give him space, time for him to see things from the outside and then he will return to the squad.”And Hannibal has so far failed to win his boss’ trust, playing under 90 minutes in four appearances before failing to even make the bench this weekend.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Red Devils sent Hannibal on loan last term to Championship side Birmingham.And last summer there were reports of clubs interested in signing Hannibal on loan or permanently but United decided to keep him.Unemployed David De Gea relaxes on beach on holiday but is trolled by former Man Utd team-mate over sunburn While he made 10 appearances under Erik ten Hag this season, the Dutchman felt it was best to send the starlet away again.But something drastic would have to change for Sevilla to sign Hannibal permanently and he looks set to return to United this summer.Hannibal is contracted to stay at Old Trafford until the summer of 2025. More

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      Aaron Ramsdale thrown Premier League transfer lifeline with Arsenal outcast ‘preparing to move on’ in summer

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      NEWCASTLE have renewed their interest in Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, according to reports.The Gunners shot-stopper, 25, is being heavily linked with leaving the Emirates at the end of the campaign after being dislodged as No1 by David Raya.Aaron Ramsdale is expected to leave Arsenal in the summerCredit: GettyHe has played just six Premier League games so far this seasonThe English keeper has featured just six times in the Premier League this season despite a stellar first two years in North London.Now he is “assessing his options” ahead of the transfer window as he seeks more regular game time.According to The Mail, Newcastle are one of the clubs interested in him.Martin Dubravka, 35, has been deputising for Nick Pope, 31, who is expected to return from injury before the end of the month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Newcastle want to bring a younger keeper in as they look towards the future.And manager Eddie Howe could well be best placed to convince Ramsdale to move to St James’ Park having signed him for Bournemouth in 2017.Ramsdale also gave credit to Howe despite the coach fining him and sending him on loan to Wimbledon after he missed the bus for a Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea.The keeper later called the incident a “penny dropping moment” in his career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, Newcastle’s pursuit of Ramsdale will depend on Arsenal’s asking price.He joined Mikel Arteta’s men from Sheffield United for £30million in 2021, having returned to Bramall Lane from Bournemouth for £18.5m one year earlier.Chelsea women’s coach Emma Hayes SHOVES Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall in heated scenes after losing League Cup finalIf Ramsdale does leave Arsenal, the Premier League title challengers are eyeing up Columbus Crew keeper Patrick Schulte as a potential replacement. More

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      Ex-Chelsea ace and QPR star Jake Clarke-Salter at centre of three-way Premier League transfer battle

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      CRYSTAL PALACE, Burnley and Wolves are keeping tabs on in-form QPR centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter.The former Chelsea and England U21s captain has produced impressive displays with the Hoops this season.Crystal Palace, Burnley and Wolves want to sign Jake Clarke-SalterCredit: GettyAnd the defender has also attracted interest from Celtic and Ipswich who have monitored his progress at Loftus Road in recent weeks.Clarke-Salter has formed a strong centre-back partnership with Steve Cook under Martí Cifuentes.The 26-year-old, who is under contract until 2026, is expected to make his 29th appearance of the campaign in the Easter Monday Championship trip to Swansea.Clarke-Salter came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge and made his Premier League debut for the Blues against Aston Villa in April 2016 – eight years tomorrow.Read More on FootballBut his last first-team outing for Chelsea was in September 2017 in a home victory over Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup.Clarke-Salter went on six loans across five clubs in a bid for regular first-team football.He had spells at Bristol Rovers, Sunderland, Dutch side Vitesse, two stints at Birmingham before a temporary move to Coventry.Clarke-Salter joined QPR on a free transfer in 2022 and is finally showing his promise in the first team.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSClarke-Salter has impressed for QPR this seasonThe defender has made 28 appearances so far this season.QPR currently sit 18th in the Championship table.Football icons’ strange hobbies More

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      Liverpool and Tottenham in three-way transfer battle for Fulham star as Italian giants enter race

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham have been joined by AC Milan in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to reports.The centre-back, 26, will become a free agent in the summer if he does not sign an extension at Craven Cottage.Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo is attracting interest from the Premier League and abroadCredit: GettyFulham have offered the ex-Manchester City man a lucrative new deal as they bid to keep him in West London.However, they face serious competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Liverpool and Tottenham are being linked with a move for the Manchester-born defender.The Reds are uncertain about the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Spurs could yet strengthen their own back line despite signing Radu Dragusin in the January window.But according to Sempre Milan, AC Milan have now also identified Adarabioyo as a transfer target.Simon Kjaer is set to leave the San Siro when his contract expires at the end of the season, while Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw have endured injury issues in recent months.AC Milan sit second in Serie A, 11 points adrift of runaway leaders Inter Milan.Most read in FootballAdarabioyo has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League gamesBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey are also still in the Europa League and will face Italian rivals Roma in the quarter-finals.Adarabioyo has made 128 appearances for Fulham since joining from Man City in 2020.Football stars’ weird phobiasHe was plagued by injury during the early part of this season, but has been ever-present since the turn of the year.He has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League games, helping to keep five clean sheets.However he was badly at fault over the weekend, giving the ball away for Sheffield United to score in their 3-3 thriller with Fulham.Marco Silva’s men sit 12th in the table, but are just five points adrift of West Ham in seventh. More

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      Arsenal learn price of top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres as they get set to battle Chelsea for Sporting star

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      ARSENAL’S top No9 transfer target Viktor Gyokeres is set to be sold this summer for £68million by Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners will have to battle it out with Chelsea for the in-form striker as both Premier League sides are desperate for a talisman.Sporting are set to sell Arsenal’s top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres for £68m this seasonCredit: AFPGyokeres has been in top form for Sporting since moving from Coventry last July in a £20million deal. The 25-year-old has scored 37 goals and 14 assists in 50 games for club and country this season and for Sporting alone he has tallied 22 goals in 24 games.This has sparked interest from Arsenal who have been on the hunt for a powerful striker this year and Chelsea who have also been analysing his performances closely this season.The Swedish international goals have helped Sporting take the top spot in the Portuguese league above local rivals Benfica who they defeated in the cup to line up a potential double this term.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub officials are expected to cash in on Gyokeres by demanding £68m this summer.AC Milan have also been linked with Gyokeres but the forward is thought to prefer a move to the Premier League after starting his career with Brighton in 2018.Arsenal have been set on finding a No9 after going a season without a designated striker.They have been keen on Brentford and England star Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen for some time now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut The Athletic reporter David Ornstein has confirmed that the Gunners are no longer targeting the pair as Arsenal are more interested in Gyokeres alongside Benjamin Sesko and Evan Ferguson.Ornstein said: “The likes of Sesko & Gyökeres are well thought of. As is Ferguson but the price Brighton would want & the season he has had so far perhaps makes him less likely at the moment. I snapped Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas with worst tackle of my life – I had to get his number and apologise afterwards”I don’t see it being an Osimhen or Toney. There will be other options too.” More