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Tottenham defender Eric Dier agrees terms with Bayern Munich – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Bayern Munich have reached an agreement in principle with Eric Dier about a move from Tottenham Hotspur to the Bundesliga this month. Borussia Dortmund are expecting Jadon Sancho to join them on their winter training camp this weekend after they agreed a deal in…
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Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher on Newcastle defender Tino Livramento’s handball: ‘It’s just not a penalty’ | Football News
Dermot Gallagher says Polish referee Szymon Marciniak should have been stronger against VAR following the controversial stoppage-time penalty given against Newcastle for handball by Tino Livramento in the Champions League on Tuesday. Newcastle looked to be heading for a famous 1-0 win against PSG at the Parc des Princes until match official Marciniak awarded a…
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Marc Cucurella exclusive: Chelsea defender on lessons from first season, beating Spurs and learning from Pep Guardiola | Football News
By Marc Cucurella’s own admission, his first season at Chelsea did not go to plan. Amid a torrent of managerial changes at the club, the left-back found that the form which secured moves from Barcelona, Getafe and Brighton in successive summers did not quite follow. But the 25-year-old is applying the lessons learnt over a…
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John Stones: Pep Guardiola says Man City defender will be out for a while after injury in Champions League win over Young Boys | Football News
Manchester City and England defender John Stones is “out for a while” – according to Pep Guardiola – after the centre-back picked up another injury in Man City’s 3-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions League. Stones, who began this season with a hip injury and missed the first seven matches of the season,…
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Jonny Evans: Manchester United defender describes win at Burnley as ‘one of the best nights of my life’ | Football News
Jonny Evans described Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Burnley as “one of the best nights of my life” after the defender made his first start for the club in over eight years. Evans produced a player-of-the-match performance at Turf Moor on his 200th appearance for United as his side earned a much-needed win after suffering…
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Harry Maguire: England defender says he can handle criticism after difficult night against Scotland | Football News
Harry Maguire has claimed he can handle all the criticism that comes his way after a difficult night for England against Scotland, adding that any focus and pressure he can take from his team-mates is a positive thing. Maguire, a half-time substitute, was jeered by the Hampden Park home crowd every time he touched the…
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Gabby George: Everton defender in talks over Man Utd move as Marc Skinner’s side search Ona Batlle replacement | Football News
Everton defender Gabby George is in talks over a move to Manchester United. Everton are reluctant to sell the player but Sky Sports News understands United have met her release clause of around £150,000. United have been looking for a full-back all summer after Ona Batlle left for Barcelona on a free transfer. George has…
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Gareth Southgate says treatment of Harry Maguire ‘a joke’ in passionate defence of England defender | Football News
Gareth Southgate leapt to the defence of Harry Maguire after his every pass was sarcastically mocked against Scotland with the England manager calling it a “joke” and added his treatment was “ridiculous”. Maguire, who started on the bench for England in their 3-1 win over Scotland, was brought on at half-time owing to an injury…
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Liverpool and Man City both monitoring West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Liverpool and Manchester City are both monitoring West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd ahead of next summer. Gareth Southgate has revealed he twice had to convince Kyle Walker not to retire from international football. Fans have slammed “incompetent” Manchester United for being unable to…
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Gustaf Lagerbielke: Celtic sign Sweden defender on five-year deal for around £3m
Celtic have announced the signing of defender Gustaf Lagerbielke from Elfsborg on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old arrives from IF Elfsborg in a deal worth around £3m following the departure of fellow Swedish defender Carl Starfelt who left for LaLiga side Celta Vigo. Lagerbielke – who will wear the No 4 jersey at Celtic Park…
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