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Solskjaer: Man United need ‘two or three’ new signings
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is targeting “two or three” new signings when the January transfer window opens next month.
The Red Devils have been linked with a number of forwards after the summer departures of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez left the club light in attacking numbers.
Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland is one player reportedly attracting interest after scoring 28 goals in just 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this season.
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Rangnick reveals why Liverpool have signed many of his former players
Ralf Rangnick has explained why Jurgen Klopp has signed so many of his former players while in charge at Liverpool, insisting they share the “same mentality”.
As reported by Goal, Liverpool are set to sign Red Bull Salzburg winger Takumi Minamino for a bargain fee in January, with his release clause set at just £7.25 million ($9.6m).
The 24-year-old shone for the Austrian side during their 2019-20 Champions League campaign, which came to an end on Tuesday as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to the Reds.
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Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori signs new five-year contract
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has signed a new five-year contract, tying him to the Stamford Bridge club until the summer of 2024.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season in west London, making 16 appearances in all competitions as well as earning his first England cap in last month’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Kosovo.
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“It’s a dream come true to sign a new five-year contract,” Tomori told the club’s website.
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Onazi returns after a year for Trabzonspor in defeat against Basel
Ogenyi Onazi made his much-awaited return for Trabzonspor in their 2-0 Europa League loss against Basel on Thursday.
The Nigeria international ruptured his Achilles tendon against Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig game on December 23, 2018, which has since sidelined him from action.
ALSO READ: Uchenna Kanu wins Player of the Year award in the US?A
With no chance of progressing into the knock-out stage of the European tournament after securing only one point from five games, manager Unal Karaman rested most of his regular stars including former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi and his compatriot Anthony Nwakaeme.
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E2%80%8Ba/ Uchenna Kanu wins Player of the Year award in the US?A
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has named Uchenna Kanu as the NAIA Women’s Player of the Year for 2019 following a record-breaking year in the United States.?
The Southeastern striker bagged the coveted prize following one of the most decorated collegiate outings in NAIA history, having emerged the all-time career leader with 157 goals and 366 points. ?
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The award was decided by the NAIA-Women’s Soccer Coaches Association officers and seven additional women’s coaches and three 11-member teams on Wednesday.??
Before the start of the final year, the striker had finished top scorer with 10 goals as Nigeria won its maiden Wafu Women’s Cup titles in May.?
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The 21-year-old also starred at the Women’s World Cup in France as the country reached the Round of 16 for the first time in 20 years.?
On her return to the USA, Kanu who graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management this month helped Pensacola to win the US Women’s Premier Soccer League title.
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MLB removes marijuana from ‘drugs of abuse,’ to test players for opioids
Major League Baseball (MLB) will remove marijuana from its list of banned substances and players who test positive for opioids, fentanyl, cocaine and synthetic THC under random drug tests will be referred for treatment before being disciplined, the league’s updated drug policy announced on Thursday.
The sweeping changes, which take effect from Spring Training in 2020, “favor a treatment-based approach to Drugs of Abuse,” according to the joint announcement from the MLB and its players’ union.
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Visa procurement hindering Nigerian squash team’s departure for world championships
Delay in obtaining entry visas to the U.S. is currently hindering the departure of Nigeria’s male squash team to the World Team Championships which begins in Washington on Sunday.
Uchenna Uba, Media Officer of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja they were however still hopeful the visas would be approved soon.
He also said four players and a coach would be making the trip for the event.
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Mourinho arrival doesn’t alter my Tottenham future – Rose
Danny Rose insists he does not need to discuss his future with new Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho and that he will still be running his contract down.
Rose revealed last month that, having been told there is no new deal for him at Spurs, he would refuse to be sold and would sit out the remaining 18 months of his current contract as long as Mauricio Pochettino kept picking him.
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The Argentinian was fired several days later and replaced by Mourinho, but Rose says nothing has changed and there are no plans for a discussion with his new boss.
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Magical Martinelli leaves Lacazette with point to prove in Liege
“Laca is a tremendous player but I had to make a tough decision.” Those were the words of Freddie Ljungberg immediately after Monday night’s 3-1 win against West Ham, his first victory as interim Arsenal boss.
The Swede had just been asked why he had decided to drop Alexandre Lacazette for the game at the London Stadium in favour of 18-year-old forward Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal’s interim boss added: “Gabby is a fantastic player.
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Edu ‘championing’ Vieira but must convince Arsenal owner
Arsenal technical director Edu has recommended former team-mate, Patrick Vieira, as the new Arsenal boss but still has to convince the owners he is the right man, according to journalist Duncan Castles.
Vieira, who made 279 Premier League appearances for the Gunners, is one of many managers linked with the vacant role after Unai Emery was sacked at the end of last month.
The former France international started off his coaching career as Manchester City reserve team manager before taking charge of New York City FC in 2015 before joining Ligue 1 side Nice, where he is currently boss.
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Chelsea: Ashley Cole advises Lampard on player to sign
Former Chelsea player, Ashley Cole has advised the club manager, Frank Lampard to prioritise a move for a quality defender like Leicester City defender, Ben Chilwell in the January transfer window. Cole, who played alongside Lampard at Chelsea, believes Chilwell is good enough to play for the Blues, adding that the 22-year-old England star would
Chelsea: Ashley Cole advises Lampard on player to sign
Europa League highest goal scorers so far See top 20
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Europa League Match Day 6 Group stage fixtures on Thursday night, below are the current highest goal scorers chasing the golden boot in the Europe second top-flight league. Rangers’ Alfredo Morelos is currently the highest goal scorer in the UEFA Europa League after he scored in his side’s 1-1
Europa League highest goal scorers so far See top 20
Jesus named in UEFA Champions League team Full list
Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus has been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post on their official website on Thursday. Jesus was included in the team after his impressive performance in his side’s 4-1 victory against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The Brazilian international
Jesus named in UEFA Champions League team Full list
EPL: Guardiola bans Man City players from attending Christmas party
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, cancelled Christmas for his first-team stars, as they were banned from attending the club’s festive party, according to Goal. Guardiola is keen to avoid another festive slump, like the one which threatened to derail their treble hopes last year. After last year’s celebrations, City were surprisingly beaten 3-2 at home
EPL: Guardiola bans Man City players from attending Christmas party
EPL: Fellaini speaks on joining Mourinho at Tottenham
Shandong Luneng midfielder, Marouane Fellaini, has ruled out a January move to Tottenham, amid rumours of a reunion with former boss Jose Mourinho. The Belgian currently plays for the Chinese Super League, whom he joined from Manchester United in February, two months after Mourinho was sacked at Old Trafford. The pair developed a close relationship
EPL: Fellaini speaks on joining Mourinho at Tottenham
Anthony Joshua reveals boxer he would never defeat
World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has admitted that there was no way he could have beaten Mike Tyson, when the American was in his prime. Joshua reclaimed his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO belts from Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, almost six months after he lost it at Madison Square Garden. His defeat
Anthony Joshua reveals boxer he would never defeat
EPL: Guardiola set to quit Man City after break clause is revealed
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has a ‘break clause’ in his contract, that could see him leave the club this summer, the Daily Mail reports. Guardiola signed an extension to his contract last year, keeping him at City until 2021. If he sees out the full contract he will have been at City for five
EPL: Guardiola set to quit Man City after break clause is revealed
EPL: Solskjaer reveals how many players he wants to sign for Man Utd in January
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he is targeting “two or three” new signings in the January transfer window. The Red Devils have been linked with a number of forwards, after Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez exits in the summer. Solskjaer, speaking with BT Sport, however would not be drawn on specific players.
EPL: Solskjaer reveals how many players he wants to sign for Man Utd in January
LaLiga: Neymar’s father confirms talks with Barcelona
Neymar’s father has confirmed he and the player’s advisors, are in talks with Barcelona, over the settlement of a lawsuit against the club, stemming from his 2017 departure to Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar is demanding up to €3.5m for unpaid bonuses, following his world-record €222million move to the Ligue 1 champions. That suit countered Barcelona’s lawsuit
LaLiga: Neymar’s father confirms talks with Barcelona
Europa League: Ljungberg reveals why he feels sorry for Arsenal young players
Arsenal interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg, has said that he feels sorry for some of the youngsters at the club, because “a lot of them haven’t been on loan, they’ve not had that exposure to men’s football”. Ljunberg was speaking after the Gunners confirmed their Europa League last 32 place, with a 2-2 draw at Standard
Europa League: Ljungberg reveals why he feels sorry for Arsenal young players
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