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🚨 England head coach Thomas Tuchel set to name strong starting line-up for tonight’s penultimate #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifier v Serbia. Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers expected to retain coveted No10 position for 4th straight #ENG game 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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England to name Morgan Rogers as No 10 against Serbia, Jude Bellingham on bench
Thomas Tuchel explained during he will not be experimenting with his side for this month's matches.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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🚨 Wolves set to confirm appointment of Rob Edwards early next week. Expected to sign 3.5yr contract + arrive at club on Monday; talks over coaching staff continue. Compensation agreed with #Boro ~£2m & #WWFC plan to back 42yo in Jan window 🚨
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Rob Edwards set to be appointed Wolves head coach, Middlesbrough agree £2m compensation fee
There is club-to-club agreement over a compensation fee in the region of £2million for the 42-year-old, who previously coached at Wolves.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa reach agreement with Morgan Rogers on new contract. Previous deal 2030; fresh terms 2031 + significantly improved salary. Despite strong interest from PL & foreign suitors, 23yo #AVFC midfielder to sign in coming days 🚨

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Aston Villa reach Morgan Rogers new contract agreement until 2031
The deal is set to extend the midfielder's contract by 12 months and include a significant salary raise.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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🚨 EXCL: Gary O’Neil withdraws himself from process to become new Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach after initial talks. Understood 42yo felt opportunity to make shock return to Molineux not right for him at this time. #WWFC search ongoing 🚨
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Gary O’Neil withdraws from Wolves head coach process after initial talks
The 42-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by the side in December 2024 but did not feel the opportunity was right for him.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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🚨 Wolves advancing in talks with Gary O’Neil + exploring other options in parallel; including Erik ten Hag. 55yo discussed internally & #WWFC expressed interest in speaking to ex #MUFC boss as part of process. No imminent decision expected 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Wolves in talks over Gary O’Neil reunion but Erik ten Hag among other options being considered
Wolves are exploring a reunion with O'Neil in parallel to other options, with no decision on Vitor Pereira's successor expected this week.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: Southampton sack manager Will Still. 33yo appointed in May on 3yr contract but goes after 4 wins in 16 games. U21s head coach Tonda Eckert takes over as interim + contender in #SaintsFC search for permanent replacement 🚨

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Will Still parts ways with Southampton after four wins in 16 games
Ruben Martinez, Clément Lemaitre and Carl Martin have also left their positions as coaching staff at the club.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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🚨 Gary O’Neil under consideration for shock return to Wolves after Vitor Pereira exit. #Boro boss Rob Edwards another prominent candidate; would need compensation but strong connection with #WWFC. Carrick & others also discussed internally 🚨
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Gary O’Neil, Rob Edwards, Michael Carrick prominent among Wolves head coach candidates
Vitor Pereira was sacked on Sunday following the 3-0 defeat to Fulham
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November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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🚨 Fulham owners have told Marco Silva of desire to extend contract, which currently includes ~£15m release clause. Goodwill all round but no detailed talks yet as focus is on #FFC season + 48yo tends to keep options open until decision time

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Fulham keen to renew Marco Silva contract, which contains clause in region of £15m
Silva's existing deal runs out at the end of this season and he had been admired as Nottingham Forest looked to replace Ange Postecoglou.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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🚨 Alisson likely to return for Liverpool after November international break following hamstring injury. 33yo had scan today & set to spend ~6wks out - could see Brazil goalkeeper miss #CFC #MUFC #RMFC #MCFC. #LFC yet to confirm 🚨

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Liverpool’s Alisson likely out until November international break with hamstring injury
Summer arrival Giorgi Mamardashvili will deputise in place of Alisson for the next few weeks.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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🚨 Aston Villa reach agreement to appoint Roberto Olabe as new president of football operations. 57yo Spaniard available after Real Sociedad exit - regarded among best sporting directors + will be viewed by many as significant coup for #AVFC 🚨@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Aston Villa agree deal to appoint Roberto Olabe as Monchi replacement
Olabe left Real Sociedad at the end of last season, having built a reputation as one of the game’s leading sporting directors.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🚨 Noni Madueke expected to be sidelined for around 2 months with knee injury. 23yo England international winger sustained problem in 1st half of #AFC vs #MCFC on Sunday but understood to have avoided anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage 🚨
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Arsenal’s Noni Madueke facing around two months out with knee injury
Madueke was withdrawn for the returning Bukayo Saka at half-time of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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🚨 EXCL: Tim Lewis leaves Arsenal in shock boardroom revamp. 62yo integral to #AFC rise but new-look hierarchy sees Richard Garlick become CEO, Josh Kroenke increasingly prominent, Ben Winston join & 3 more appointments including 2 from KSE 🚨
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Tim Lewis to leave position as Arsenal executive vice-chair
Managing director Richard Garlick is set to become CEO in a significant shake-up of the club's board
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September 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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🚨 Liam Delap expected to start training again in Nov + return to play soon after, ahead of festive schedule. No surgery for 22yo #CFC striker’s hamstring issue - recovery time approximately 10wks from when injury occurred 🚨
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Chelsea striker Liam Delap expected to return to training in November, no surgery required after hamstring injury
Delap pulled up during the first half of Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on August 30.
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September 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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🚨 Ange Postecoglou to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest head coach imminently after Nuno Espirito Santo departure. 60yo Australian will lead #NFFC for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal - joined by a number of staff worked with at Tottenham Hotspur
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Ange Postecoglou set to be appointed Nottingham Forest head coach after Nuno exit
The Australian head coach was dismissed by Spurs in June after winning the Europa League but finishing 17th in the Premier League.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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🚨 Nuno Espirito Santo departs position as Nottingham Forest head coach. #NFFC set to confirm 51yo Portuguese relieved of duties (not his decision) after almost 2yrs in charge + guiding club to Europe 🚨
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Nuno Espirito Santo set to leave Nottingham Forest after being relieved of duties
Nuno had said he was "not so close" anymore to Forest owner Marinakis on August 22
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September 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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🚨 EXCL: Ruben Loftus-Cheek called into England squad for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. AC Milan midfielder last appeared for national team in 2018 but Thomas Tuchel knows 29yo from Chelsea & now included for Andorra + Serbia fixtures 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek called into England squad for first time in six years
The 29-year-old has not played for England since November 2018.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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🚨 Marc Guehi set to stay at Crystal Palace despite deal sheet submitted for transfer to Liverpool. 25yo did #LFC medical + agreement reached between clubs at £35m & with centre-back on 5yr contract. But #CPFC replacement issues stopped move
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Marc Guehi expected to stay at Crystal Palace despite Liverpool transfer agreement
The England international, 25, completed at least part of a medical after a fee of £35million was agreed between the clubs.
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September 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: Marc Guehi to undergo medical in London before proposed permanent switch from Crystal Palace to Liverpool. Deal for 25yo #CPFC centre-back agreed at £35m + 5yr #LFC contract in place as all parties work to seal #DeadlineDay move
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Liverpool agree Marc Guehi deal with Crystal Palace
A package of £35million has been agreed and the defender is set to undergo a medical ahead of the proposed move.
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September 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Randal Kolo Muani. Deal for 26yo #PSG striker straight season-long loan, no option/obligation, personals done. France int’l en route to London for #THFC medical
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Spurs agree loan deal for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani
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September 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United reach total agreement with Royal Antwerp to sign Senne Lammens. Deal for 23yo #RoyalAntwerp goalkeeper worth €21m + add-ons. No sell-on. 5yr terms. Belgium int’l flying in to complete #MUFC #DeadlineDay move 🚨

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Manchester United agree deal to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp
A fee of €21million (£18.2m) plus add ons has been agreed between the two clubs with no sell-on clause included.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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🚨 Newcastle United reach verbal agreement with Brentford to sign Yoane Wissa. #BrentfordFC view deal as £55m fixed, #NUFC suggest £50m rising to £55m. Expected to be paid half now, half 2026, 25% sell-on. Permission granted to take medical 🚨
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Newcastle agree £55m move for Yoane Wissa from Brentford
The DR Congo international has not featured in Keith Andrews' squads for the opening three matches of the Premier League season.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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🚨 Aston Villa on verge of agreement to sign Jadon Sancho from Man Utd. Deal for 25yo to join #AVFC on season-long loan almost done between clubs & with winger. #MUFC retain option to extend contract (June 2026)
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Aston Villa on verge of agreeing Jadon Sancho loan from Manchester United
An agreement club-to-club and with the player is close with only final details to sort.
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September 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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🚨 EXCL: Real Betis reach agreement with Man Utd to sign Antony on permanent. #RealBetis initially wanted straight loan but #DeadlineDay deal for 25yo winger €25m package + 50% sell-on clause. No termination payment to Brazil int’l by #MUFC 🚨
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Real Betis agree €25m Antony deal with Manchester United
Real Betis and Manchester United have agreed a €25m package for the transfer of Brazilian winger Antony.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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🚨 Talks ramping up tonight over deal for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool from Newcastle United on #DeadlineDay. #LFC saw £110m bid rejected earlier this summer having previously indicated willingness to pay #NUFC £120m. Now at crunch point
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Alexander Isak talks ramping up ahead of potential Liverpool move
Liverpool saw a £110m bid for Isak turned down earlier in the summer, having previously indicated their willingness to do a deal for £120m.
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August 31, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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🚨 Kevin not playing today for Shakhtar Donetsk - arrives in London imminently before proposed move to Fulham. Agreement for #Shakhtar winger between clubs: €40m + bonuses & 25% sell-on. But #FFC still need to finalise deal with 22yo’s camp
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Brazilian winger Kevin heading for London after Fulham agree deal with Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Kevin is set to arrive in London ahead of a proposed move to Premier League side Fulham
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August 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM