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Garnacho set for permanent Aston Villa move as loan conditions deemed 'easily achievable'
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea this summer with an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met. Reports now suggest those terms are 'easily achievable' and Villa staff have been briefed there is an 'extreme likelihood' the deal becomes permanent next summer.
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Manchester United clarify bonus fears over new anti-touting supporter role
Manchester United have confirmed that a newly advertised 'supporter escalations executive' role will be included in the same incentive scheme as all other club staff, pushing back against fan fears that bonuses would be tied to upholding sanctions.
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Bayern Munich target Nick Pope as one of six candidates to succeed Manuel Neuer
Bayern Munich have identified Newcastle United's third-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope as a potential successor to 40-year-old Manuel Neuer, according to a report from Fichajes. Pope is one of six names on Die Roten's shortlist, alongside Rui Silva, Lukas Hradecky, Frederik Ronnow, Kevin Trapp, and Juan Musso.
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Man City found guilty of 114 breaches as UEFA monitors for second sanction
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules after an independent panel ruled the club used 'sham' sponsorship deals to inflate revenue between 2009 and 2018. City have appealed the verdict and face potential sanctions ranging from fines to relegation.
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Isak and Gakpo both injured and doubtful for Liverpool's clash with league-leaders City
Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday with Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both major doubts after the pair returned early from international duty with a thigh injury and a knock respectively.
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Man United among four clubs given early sight of Man City's guilty verdict
Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham were informed of Manchester City's Premier League financial charges verdict before the other 15 clubs, having each served legal notice reserving the right to seek compensation.
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Guardiola returns to Etihad as UEFA eyes second punishment for Man City
Pep Guardiola will attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against PSG at the Etihad — his first visit since leaving — as UEFA monitors the club's guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial rule breaches, raising the prospect of a second sanction.
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Isak and Gakpo injury doubts leave Liverpool shorthanded for Man City showdown
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are doubts for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield, with both forwards picking up injuries during the international break.
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Akanji fears losing City titles as Walker backs club after 114-charge guilty verdict
Manuel Akanji has admitted concern that his Manchester City honours could be stripped following the club's guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, while former teammate Kyle Walker struck a more defiant tone.
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Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League breaches as appeal begins and squad receives reassurances
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules after an independent panel ruled the club used sham sponsorship deals to artificially inflate revenue by nearly £900 million between 2009 and 2018. City are appealing the verdict.
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JJ Gabriel's four demands that pushed Manchester United's academy star toward the exit
JJ Gabriel's representatives made a series of demands to Manchester United before requesting the 16-year-old's registration be cancelled last month. The club had gone to considerable lengths to keep him, including arranging meetings with Ruben Amorim and Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Man City lodge Champions League appeal as relegation-and-Europe loophole concern grows
Manchester City have formally appealed an independent commission's ruling that found them guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. Senior figures in English football are now reportedly concerned the club could remain in the Champions League even if relegated.
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Ferguson reveals he wept alone in his office after telling United players he was retiring
Sir Alex Ferguson has disclosed in his new book that he broke down in tears in his Carrington office in May 2013 after informing Manchester United's players and staff of his decision to retire, a choice shaped by the death of his wife Cathy's sister, Bridget.
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Four demands JJ Gabriel's camp made before requesting to leave Manchester United
JJ Gabriel's representatives made a series of demands to Manchester United before the 16-year-old academy prospect asked to have his registration terminated, with the club reportedly meeting each request in an attempt to keep him.
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Bardsley warns Gabriel not ready for Premier League as Kofane contract talks stall
Phil Bardsley has cautioned that JJ Gabriel lacks the physical maturity for Premier League football, while Manchester United and Arsenal have been encouraged by reports that Bayer Leverkusen's Christian Kofane has paused contract renewal talks.
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Liverpool make record £38m bid for Mexico wonderkid Gilberto Mora amid Ndour interest
Liverpool have submitted a bid worth in excess of £38 million for 17-year-old Tijuana forward Gilberto Mora, which would make him Liga MX's biggest export of all time. The Reds are also tracking Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, with Juventus and Crystal Palace among the rivals for his signature.
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Ferguson reveals 2012 Guardiola dinner and admits he could have lured him to Man Utd
Sir Alex Ferguson has disclosed a private dinner with Pep Guardiola in New York in 2012, writing in his new book that had the meeting happened a few months earlier, he believes he could have persuaded Guardiola to succeed him at Manchester United instead of joining Bayern Munich.
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United target Kofane stalls on Leverkusen extension as Gabriel faces readiness warning
Christian Kofane has put contract renewal talks with Bayer Leverkusen on hold, handing Manchester United and Arsenal a potential opening, while former United defender Phil Bardsley has questioned whether teenager JJ Gabriel is physically ready for Premier League football.
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Drinkwater reveals Ferguson shut him down in tense contract talks at Manchester United
Danny Drinkwater has recalled how a teenage contract dispute with Sir Alex Ferguson left him speechless, with Gary Neville forced to intervene twice on his behalf before the young midfielder finally faced the manager himself.
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Arsenal sign Arteta to 2030 deal and target £21m Mexican teen Gilberto Mora in January
Mikel Arteta has committed his future to Arsenal by signing a contract extension through 2030, making him the Premier League's highest-paid manager. The club are also in advanced talks to sign 17-year-old Club Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora for up to £21m in January.
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