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  • Jack Figg

    EUR-OH NO – EXCLUSIVE

    Football bosses are preparing to rip up the format for the Euros – and SCRAP some venues.

    Uefa privately accept there is no way that next summer’s tournament – postponed because of Covid – will be able to go ahead with the planned 12 host cities.

    A worst-case scenario could see one country stage the tournament with four venues being used. Wembley is due to stage seven games, including England’s three group matches, plus the semi-finals and final.

    The competition is sure to go ahead – owing to the millions Uefa will receive from TV companies. And the governing body is hopeful supporters will still be able to attend.

    But some venues are at risk and the tournament will have to be condensed to ensure less travelling.

    Places such as Baku in Azerbaijan – now caught in a conflict with Armenia – plus St Petersburg in Russia will be among the first to be dropped.

  • Jack Figg

    CZAR IS BORN

    Gary Neville is calling for a reboot of English football and warned: “Enough is enough.”

    The former Manchester United and England right-back is part of an eight-strong group who believe the game is running off the rails.

    This week’s dogfight over Project Big Picture has only brought home the ‘chaotic’ structure with the Prem, FA and EFL all fighting for authority.

    Sky pundit Neville, who is part-owner of League Two Salford, said only an independent, Government-appointed ‘regulator’ with the powers of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can implement a new order.

    Nev, 45, said: “The pandemic has demonstrated a void in the Premier League leadership…

  • Jack Figg

    VIC AWAY

    Victor Moses agreed a season-long loan move to Spartak Moscow.

    The Nigeria international, 29, will play for the Russians this term after failing to win over boss Frank Lampard.

    And Spartak can make the deal permanent next summer should Moses impress.

    The transfer marks his SIXTH loan spell away from Chelsea in eight years.

    Moses has featured for Liverpool, Stoke, West Ham, Fenerbahce and Inter Milan during his time at Stamford Bridge.

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    BALE LATEST

    Jose Mourinho has revealed that Gareth Bale is pushing for a first-team place at Tottenham, but time will tell if he is match fit.

    The Tottenham boss said: “Of course he wants to play.

    “He wanted to play since the day he arrived, but it was not possible.

    “I am not going to tell you if he is going to play, what I can tell you is that he is working very well, he is working in the way he was not able to do for a long time.

    “The last week, especially Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, the planning of the sessions had a big focus on him and he is in pretty good condition.”

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    SIGN HIM UP

    If anyone wants a 67-year-old legend of the game to smash in the odd set-piece, Zico is free and employable.

    That's over 38 years since he was part of Brazil's incredible team that should have (but didn't) win the 1982 World Cup.

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    Ja no Canal Zico 10 no Youtube o “Tutorial” sobre cobrança de faltas que fiz com a galera do Futebol Feminino da Escola Zico 10. Que possam aproveitar bem as dicas. Confere lá que ta muito legal.

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    MORE ON DE BRUYNE

    Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne will miss Saturday's home Premier League game against Arsenal after picking up an injury on international duty with Belgium last weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said.

    The midfielder was substituted in the second half of Belgium's 2-1 Nations League defeat by England at Wembley last Sunday and then withdrew from the national squad with an unspecified injury.

    Guardiola said: “The squad have come back a little better than the previous time. Unfortunately Kevin is out but the rest of the players came back well.

    “I don't think it's much but the next games I think he will be out.

    ”But we will see day by day how he is going on.”

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    KDB KO

    Kevin de Bruyne is OUT of Manchester City's clash with Arsenal, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

    More info to follow…

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    OZ OUT

    Mesut Ozil is set to be left out of Mikel Arteta's 25-man Premier League squad.

    The German, 32, earns £350,000 per week and is the highest-paid player in Arsenal's history alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

    But according to the Daily Mail, he has been made no promises about his inclusion in the Premier League squad for this season.

    Outcast Ozil was omitted from the Gunners' Europa League squad alongside Sokratis.

    And now he is on course to be snubbed once again for the league team which will be submitted on Tuesday.

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    I'LL CALL YOU BACK

    Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has promised to call David Sullivan back… after the transfer deadline has passed.

    He told Sky Sports: “I don't want to sell him any of my players.”

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    PLY HIS TRADE

    Fulham striker Timmy Abraham, the younger brother of Chelsea striker Tammy, has signed for Plymouth on loan until the end of the season.

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    JOSE LEVY PRAISE

    Mourinho has thanked Daniel Levy for getting his transfer targets during the window.

    The Spurs manager said: “Mr Levy showed once more that when he wants and when he is really involved he is a genius in the way he makes deals happen.”

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    MBAPPE TO REAL LATEST

    Real Madrid remain the frontrunners to snap up Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in Spain.

    The Paris Saint-Germain star's contract expires at the end of next season, making the next few months critical in any transfer bid.

    Spanish newspaper AS detail how Real are formulating a complex plan to persuade the Ligue 1 champions to sell up next summer.

    Real president Florentino Perez reportedly believes PSG's paymasters in Qatar will be the key figures in thrashing out a deal.

    If Mbappe makes clear that he does not want a contract renewal, the hope is that Les Parisiens will accept a sale.

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    EXCLUSIVE

    Arsenal are poised to confirm they've successfully negotiated for Kieran Tierney to cut short his 14-day isolation period and be available for tomorrow's game against Man City at the Etihad.

    And that will immediately spark a demand from Celtic for answers and a similar result for Ryan Christie ahead of the first Old Firm derby of the season.

    SunSport revealed today the Hoops were ready to fight for their player.

    Both Tierney and Christie were told to self isolate for two weeks from October 6 when they were deemed close contacts of the Covid-19 positive tested Southampton's Stuart Armstrong while the trio were together at the Scotland camp at the Oriam.

    The Gunners and Celtic each released statements expressing unhappiness over the decision made by the Lothian Health Protection Team, stressing that their players had ensured social distancing.

    READ THE WHOLE SUNSPORT EXCLUSIVE HERE

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    BREAKING

    Said Benrahma’s £25million deadline day move to West Ham is in jeopardy after he failed a medical.

    The Algerian winger, 25, was all set to seal a move from Championship side Brentford.

    But with just hours left of the domestic window, the transfer has been thrown into serious doubt.

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    FIVE OUT FOR REDS

    Liverpool are looking to offload as many as five players before the domestic transfer window closes today, reports say.

    Harry Wilson could be one of those on the move as Jurgen Klopp looks to trim down his squad ahead of this weekend's huge Merseyside derby.

    Although the winger did feature in the Reds' Carabao Cup defeat against Arsenal earlier this month, he is not seen as part of the manager's plans and could be one of a handful shown the door before the 5pm deadline today.

    The others at risk include Ben Woodburn, Herbie Kane, Nat Phillips and Liam Millar, according to the Express.

    Wilson's asking price is reportedly around the £20million mark, but no club has yet to meet that valuation.

    This is despite the cue of Championship teams interested in the 23-year-old.

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    WE'LL STICK TOGETHER

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Bruno Fernandes knows now what it means to be a Manchester United player after a fortnight of criticism and stories of bust-ups.

    The Manchester United boss pointed out that his Portuguese play-maker had lost only two league games since his arrival at the end of January.

    But as ever with the Red Devils, two defeats equals a crisis and with Fernandes subbed at half-time in the 6-1 defeat against Spurs, there has been extra scrutiny on him.

    Solskjaer said: “Bruno has lost two league games since he came.

    “It’s been two in quick succession and he’s not used to losing league games but welcome to Manchester United, this is what happens.

    “They are going to try and create a division between us but it’s not going to happen, this is a group that wants to work together and stick together.”

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    FISHING ROD

    Tottenham are hoping to get Swansea to lower their price for Joe Rodon to £15million as they look to seal a deadline day deal for the defender, reports DUNCAN WRIGHT.

    Spurs saw a £7m bid for the Wales international rejected by the Championship club two weeks ago but still retain hope of reaching an agreement before the 5pm cut-off today.

    The Swans have insisted they value the 22-year-old at £18m and have been holding out hoping to get top price for the centre-back.

    But Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been reluctant to go to that price having splashed out big already this summer bringing in Gareth Bale, Sergio Reguilon and Matt Doherty.

    He would prefer to come up with a package which sees an upfront payment in the region of £10m with further instalments of £5m.

    Spurs believe that will be enough to tempt Swansea into doing a deal now for Rodon – who is regarded as one of the best talents outside the top flight.

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    PARTEY TIME

    Thomas Partey is in line to make his Arsenal debut against Manchester City on Saturday.

    The 27-year-old hopes to hit the ground running following his £45million move from Atletico Madrid.

    Partey is available for selection after returning from international duty with Ghana.

    During his pre-match press conference, Arteta was asked about integrating Partey into the matchday squad.

    He said: “Well he was here just yesterday, he is getting familiar with everything around the club.

    “Today he will have his first training session, so everything has to come really quickly for him.

    “We knew that before we signed him that he is fit, he is very willing to start playing and we will see how he goes in the next few days.”

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    WE'LL RE-MEM-BER

    Barcelona are ready to go back in for Memphis Depay this January after failing with a deadline day swoop.

    The Lyon forward, 26, was left upset having all-but signed for the LaLiga side – before they decided against completing the deal.

    Reports suggest Barcelona were only able to afford Depay if Ousmane Dembele left.

    But the winger could not complete a move to Manchester United, with the Catalans demanding a permanent transfer.

    Once again, a January move for Depay is based around Barcelona making room for the Dutchman.

    According to Spanish newspaper Sport, a deal is agreed with both the player and Lyon.

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    NO IFS NO BUTS

    Jack Butland looks to be on his way to Crystal Palace with the Stoke outcast set for a reunion with his old Three Lions manager Roy Hodgson.

    The Eagles, currently twelfth in the Prem, are due to put in an offer for the former Birmingham stopper before today’s transfer deadline, according to the Daily Mail.

    Butland, once regarded as the golden boy of goalkeeping and a potential England No1, has battled with injuries and form in recent years.

    And in July he lost his starting place for Stoke’s final four games of the season following a 5-0 drubbing by Leeds.

    He is yet to make an appearance for them this season and is looking to move on, while Stoke are thought to be ready to let him go in a last-minute move.

    Butland was this week rumoured to be a shock transfer target for Liverpool before being linked with Hodgson’s Crystal Palace.

  • Joshua Jones

    MORNING FOOTBALL FANS

    Premier League chiefs and broadcasters remain at odds over who set the £14.95 pay- per-view rates coming in this weekend.

    But there is no sign of the policy being shelved despite a fan and Government backlash.

    Elsewhere, the EFL have REJECTED the Premier League's £50million bail-out proposal.

    And e-mails from EFL boss Rick Parry and Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman have been leaked which demonstrate the scale of the rising animosity at the top of English football.

    Gary Neville is calling for a reboot of English football and warned: “Enough is enough.”

    The former Manchester United and England right-back is part of an eight-strong group who believe the game is running off the rails.

    This week’s dogfight over Project Big Picture has only brought home the ‘chaotic’ structure with the Prem, FA and EFL all fighting for authority.

    Sky pundit Neville, who is part-owner of League Two Salford, said only an independent, Government-appointed ‘regulator’ with the powers of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can implement a new order.

    EFL bosses have banned the Armed Forces from matches on Remembrance weekend.

    Elsewhere, Gareth Southgate is adamant Harry Maguire is too important to be rested for either club or country – despite his alarming confidence crisis.

    And the Three Lions boss hit back at accusations he is a cautious manager.

    Staying with international football, footy bosses are preparing to rip up the format for the Euros – and SCRAP some venues.

    Uefa privately accept there is no way that next summer’s tournament – postponed because of Covid – will be able to go ahead with the planned 12 host cities.

    A worst-case scenario could see one country stage the tournament with four venues being used. Wembley is due to stage seven games, including England’s three group matches, plus the semi-finals and final.

    The competition is sure to go ahead – owing to the millions Uefa will receive from TV companies. And the governing body is hopeful supporters will still be able to attend.

    But some venues are at risk and the tournament will have to be condensed to ensure less travelling.

    Places such as Baku in Azerbaijan – now caught in a conflict with Armenia – plus St Petersburg in Russia will be among the first to be dropped.

    Finally, furious Newcastle fans claim the club have taken £7MILLION from season-ticket holders since March – for games they have not attended.

  • William Pugh

    …

    “They did not lead and hadn’t even been able to come up with a short-term plan to restructure funding. Enough is enough. Football has to change.”

    The United legend is part of the group – along with former FA chairman David Bernstein and Olympian Denise Lewis – who yesterday published their manifesto for change, ‘Saving Our Beautiful Game’.

    Bernstein, FA boss from 2011-13, said: “We took a poll of fans that found nearly 80 per cent agreed change is needed.

    “There has never been a better moment for change.”

    Neville told Sky Sports: “The principle is that we don’t trust that football can govern itself and create the fairest deal for all, whether that’s the Premier League, EFL clubs, non-League clubs or the fans.”

  • William Pugh

    CZAR IS BORN

    Gary Neville is calling for a reboot of English football and warned: “Enough is enough.”

    The former Manchester United and England right-back is part of an eight-strong group who believe the game is running off the rails.

    This week’s dogfight over Project Big Picture has only brought home the ‘chaotic’ structure with the Prem, FA and EFL all fighting for authority.

    Sky pundit Neville, who is part-owner of League Two Salford, said only an independent, Government-appointed ‘regulator’ with the powers of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can implement a new order.

    Nev, 45, said: “The pandemic has demonstrated a void in the Premier League leadership…

  • William Pugh

    EFL AND SAFETY – EXCLUSIVE

    EFL bosses have banned the Armed Forces from matches on Remembrance weekend.

    Many teams were hoping to invite military personnel to lead the tributes before kick-offs.

    But despite being put on standby by the Government to patrol the streets during any future lockdowns, bungling EFL execs do not believe they are safe enough to enter secure, virtually empty football stadiums.

    An email sent to Championship, League One and League clubs yesterday read: “We’ve had a few queries in respect of additional activity for Remembrance fixtures.

    “Due to Covid-19 restrictions and these fixtures being played behind closed doors, no additional personnel who are not attending the fixture to aid the delivery of the match should be in attendance, e.g. bugler or military personnel.

    “We are suggesting however that clubs pre-record activity and this can be played out on matchday.”

  • William Pugh

    GARY PLAYER?

    Jose Mourinho would not confirm if superstar ‘Gary Bale’ will face London rivals West Ham on Sunday.

    The Spurs manager called ­Gareth Bale ‘Gary’ – just like he did with England boss Gareth Southgate this month.

    Mourinho said: “The team is the most important thing and Gary is here – sorry, Gareth – to help the team.

    “But at the same time we care about him. The decision will be for the good of the team and for him.”

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