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Andre Silva transfer: West Ham in advanced talks with RB Leipzig to sign striker on initial loan deal – Sky Germany

Andre Silva transfer: West Ham in advanced talks with RB Leipzig to sign striker on initial loan deal – Sky Germany

West Ham are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of striker Andre Silva, according to Sky Germany. The deal under discussion is for a loan until the end of the season, which will include a buy option. Negotiations are ongoing and have been described as constructive. Portugal international Silva has has made 53 international appearances, with 19 …

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Alejandro Garnacho: Chelsea considering move for Manchester United winger before January transfer window closes

Alejandro Garnacho: Chelsea considering move for Manchester United winger before January transfer window closes

Chelsea are considering a move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho before the transfer window closes. Garnacho is a player they have been watching closely – and a move is possible during this window or in the summer. Reports in Argentina claim Chelsea have made an official bid, but no offer had been made. Chelsea would only proceed with a deal …

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Women’s Ashes: Heather Knight says talk about her future as England captain ‘not for now’ with two games remaining

Women’s Ashes: Heather Knight says talk about her future as England captain ‘not for now’ with two games remaining

Heather Knight says chat about her future as England captain “is not for now” with two matches remaining in the Women’s Ashes. England have lost the series after slipping 10-0 down on points, swept 3-0 by Australia in the one-day international leg of the tour before being beaten in the first two T20 internationals Knight struck 43 not out from …

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Maxence Lacroix: Crystal Palace defender a contender for signing of the season after replacing Joachim Andersen

Maxence Lacroix: Crystal Palace defender a contender for signing of the season after replacing Joachim Andersen

Maxence Lacroix was shoulder to shoulder with Mohammed Kudus as they chased Lucas Paqueta’s through-ball. Crystal Palace’s midfield had been bypassed by a quick West Ham attack. Their defence was exposed. But the footrace only had one winner. After sprinting ahead of Kudus, Lacroix timed his challenge perfectly, halting West Ham’s charge with an outstretched boot and hooking the ball …

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Man City: It will be a miracle if Pep Guardiola’s side don’t qualify for Champions League knockouts, says Paul Merson

Man City: It will be a miracle if Pep Guardiola’s side don’t qualify for Champions League knockouts, says Paul Merson

Paul Merson says it will be a miracle if Manchester City do not qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. City dropped to 25th in the Champions League standings – a position which would see them eliminated from the competition – after a 4-2 away defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Pep Guardiola admitted City being eliminated from the Champions …

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Chris Wilder exclusive interview: Sheffield United manager on the ‘simplistic’ components behind the Blades’ mean defensive record

Chris Wilder exclusive interview: Sheffield United manager on the ‘simplistic’ components behind the Blades’ mean defensive record

Sheffield United’s defensive record this season has been exquisite.  Not quite as exquisite as that of promotion rivals Burnley – who have conceded a freakishly impressive nine in 28 games – but 18 goals shipped in 28 games is exquisite all the same. The third best in the top four divisions of English football, in fact. What makes it all …

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