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Newcastle would also surely look at this as a player who could improve them in midfield, and if he’s available on loan then that would also likely be seen as a low-risk deal.

Some Chelsea fans may be disappointed, however, that Dewsbury-Hall hasn’t had more of a chance to show what he can do since joining the club in the summer.

Maresca has worked with him before, so the link-up looked like it made sense for everyone involved, but he might not want to wait around for too much longer to see if his situation can change.

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Insider claims 47-year-old ‘class’ Premier League boss wants West Ham job

Mark Brus — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:51:48 +0000

Fulham manager Marco Silva could be tempted to take the West Ham United job, according to talkSPORT presenter Jason Cundy.

Silva has done impressive work during his time at Craven Cottage and has often been linked with bigger jobs throughout his career.

West Ham could now perhaps do with making a change after Julen Lopetegui’s poor start as manager, and Cundy has tipped Silva to be keen on a potential opening at the London Stadium.

“West Ham fans, listening to this now, if they want Marco Silva and they are prepared to pay him, he will leave Fulham to go to West Ham,” Cundy said.

Marco Silva is surely needed at West Ham

Marco Silva has impressed as Fulham manager (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

It remains to be seen how much more time West Ham will give to Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes in the summer, but results and performances have been poor and this is a club that will expect much better.

Silva has shown at Fulham and at other clubs throughout his career that he can get teams playing an attractive brand of attacking football that gets points on the board.

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The Portuguese tactician will surely be snapped up by someone else if WHUFC don’t move soon, so this seems like a no-brainer if he’s really interested in the position.

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Exclusive: Four more PL clubs chasing former Man United transfer target who’s now been made available

Mark Brus — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:30:27 +0000

Crystal Palace, Fulham, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest are all on alert as Mathys Tel looks set to be made available to sign on loan from Bayern Munich in the upcoming January transfer window.

The talented young Frenchman is struggling for playing time at Bayern at the moment, though CaughtOffside understands that the club still view him as a key part of their long-term future.

Tel could perhaps benefit from a temporary spell away from the club so he can get more first-team minutes under his belt, and a host of Premier League clubs would be ready to bring him in until the end of the season.

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Sources with a close understanding of the situation have told CaughtOffside that Palace, Fulham, Leicester and Forest are all keen on Tel, who was previously also approached by Manchester United.

Mathys Tel in action for Bayern Munich (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Man Utd are not thought to be among the clubs looking at the 19-year-old now, but it does seem his situation has changed to make him available on loan, which could mean other clubs will soon join the long list of potential suitors for him.

Some initial talks have taken place, but Bayern remain adamant that Tel is not available on a permanent transfer, and ultimately the final decision on a January move will rest with the player.

Mathys Tel transfer could be smart business for struggling Premier League clubs

Palace could do really well to land Tel this winter if possible, with Oliver Glasner’s side making a really poor start to the season.

The Eagles could find themselves in a relegation battle if they don’t improve soon, and signing a top young talent like Tel for their attack could help them a lot in the second half of the season.

Eddie Nketiah has flopped since joining Palace from Arsenal in the summer, so a goal threat like Tel coming in could be crucial to lift this team away from the danger zone.

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In truth, United are having a pretty dire season as well and look weak up front, so a few of their fans might even wonder if they should be in the running for Tel again.

It could be a gamble, but at the moment it’s hard to see Tel being any worse than Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee up front.

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True cost of being found guilty of 115 charges will shock Man City as EPL opponents seek compensation

Jason Pettigrove — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:10:02 +0000

Manchester City remain innocent until proven guilty of any of the 115 charges being levied against them, however, their Premier League opponents will sue them if they are, ultimately, found guilty.

The fall out from the case which is currently ongoing could change the face of English football as we know it.

Man City could be sued for many millions by EPL clubs

An unprecedented punishment against the Cityzens has already been mooted, with other potential avenues for taking the serial champions down a peg or two also being discussed.

Arguably, any and all discussions are irrelevant at this stage given that City haven’t yet been found guilty of a single charge.

Man City could be sued by their EPL opponents over the 115 charges against them. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Given the severity of the charges, it will take some time before any decision is reached in any event, and were the outcome to be unfavourable to City, there’s some certainty to the club launching an appeal, delaying the outcome even further.

According to The Times (subscription required), a number of Premier League clubs are reserving the right to seek compensation for lost earnings were City to be found guilty.

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Essentially, some clubs will have been denied the right to finances that a title win would’ve seen them achieve, and/or the prize money involved in qualifying for the latter stages of European competitions.

There is a need for those clubs to protect their positions now given that its understood they could be time barred from doing so if they wait until the end of the trial and/or a subsequent appeal.

Any potentially successful cases against City would cost the club many millions of pounds, though the loss of prestige would be far more humbling for the club.

Such scenarios may not even come to pass if City’s legal team manage to ensure that the club’s name, and that of their directors emerge successfully from the case.

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Premier League team of the week: Arsenal & Chelsea stars in, but Liverpool harshly snubbed

Mark Brus — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:22:21 +0000

The team of the week from the latest round of Premier League action is in, with players from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and more featuring in Troy Deeney’s line up.

Still, it’s perhaps a bit of a surprise to see that Deeney didn’t select a single Liverpool player in his team of the week, given that the Reds fought back well to earn a 2-2 draw away to Arsenal.

See below for the full XI on BBC Sport, with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey doing well to earn a place after filling in well in an unfamiliar role at right-back, while there’s also no way Chelsea’s Cole Palmer could have been left out after his starring role for the Blues as they beat Newcastle United…

Premier League team of the week (via BBC Sport)

Elsewhere, it’s a real mix from across the Premier League as we also see impressive performers from the likes of Crystal Palace, West Ham, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Wolves.

Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo is also a name that’s becoming harder and harder to ignore as his superb season continues, so this probably won’t be the last team of the week we see him in.

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Liverpool might not have been at their brilliant best against Arsenal, but Mohamed Salah came up with a crucial equaliser in the second half and was a threat throughout, while Trent Alexander-Arnold had a role in the goal and helped the Reds control the game a bit better when he inverted into midfield slightly more in the second half.

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Liverpool fans won’t care too much, though, as they’ll simply be happy with a well-earned point from one of their toughest fixtures so far, with Arne Slot still only having one defeat to his name after a terrific start since replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer.

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Man United flop could hold key to Aston Villa move for Serie A ace

Jason Pettigrove — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:04:04 +0000

Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for winger Antony as the January transfer window approaches, with the Brazilian potentially available both on loan or permanently.

Erik ten Hag has apparently given the green light for the £85m signing (Sky Sports) to be moved on, though he still insisted on playing him ahead of Amad Diallo in the recent Champions League draw at Fenerbahce.

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That’s one of many strange decisions that the Dutchman appears to have made of late, and it’s little wonder that the squad aren’t putting together any sort of decent run at present.

Sources have advanced to CaughtOffside that many top European clubs have shown a concrete interest in Antony, in particular the Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan.

Both have apparently been continuously monitoring his situation of late, and the Rossoneri look likely to be favourites in any deal, loan or otherwise, if it comes down to a straight fight between themselves and the Bianconeri.

Milan’s Samu Chukwueze holds the key to whether Antony will be sold in January. Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images

That’s because sources have also told CaughtOffside that Milan’s 25-year-old Nigerian winger, Samu Chukwueze, is being courted by the likes of Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and West Ham United.

If Chukwueze were to transfer to any of the Premier League clubs mentioned, with sources suggesting that Villa hold all the aces thanks to the player’s previous relationship with Unai Emery at Villarreal, and Villa’s current trajectory, then Milan will definitely swoop for Antony.

With football ever changing, Man United might well have a new man in the dugout before the January transfer window in any event, and they might take a broader view on Antony’s suitability to the Red Devils.

How many times before have we seen a player resurrect his career at the same club with only a change of manager being the catalyst for getting the best out of them…

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“Out of the blue” – Reiss Nelson admits Arsenal squad were hit ‘pretty hard’ by one summer exit

CJ — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:43:23 +0000

Reiss Nelson has admitted the departure of Emile Smith Rowe in the summer was a particularly hard one to take for the Arsenal squad.

Just like Nelson, Smith Rowe is a product of the Arsenal youth system and played 115 times for the club between 2018 and 2024 — notching 18 goals and 13 assists picking up two Community Shield medals.

However, not helped by injuries, Smith Rowe was never able to fully establish himself as a regular starter at the Emirates.

After a 2023/24 campaign in which he started just three Premier League matches, Smith Rowe made a transfer to Fulham for £27m, rising to £34m with add-ons (per BBC Sport).

“I can’t remember an actual, exact moment, but for the last two seasons I haven’t played as much as I wanted to and it was always in the back of my mind that I wanted to be happy again,” Smith Rowe said of his move.

“I wanted to be playing. Sometimes you have to think of the best for yourself. I always want to put my club first but at the same time, I have to make myself happy.

“It was probably the toughest decision I’ve had to make (to leave). But I spoke to my family and we decided it was the best thing for me.”

Nelson opens up on emotional Emile Smith Rowe departure

Smith Rowe and Nelson are both now at Fulham. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Smith Rowe is already enjoying success at Craven Cottage, scoring twice and providing one assist in eight Premier League appearances.

His former Arsenal teammates will undoubtedly be happy for him but Nelson — who ended up following Smith Rowe to Craven Cottage less than a month later — still admits it was tough to see him leave the Emirates.

“Having Emile at the club already was a big plus. It was nice to see his face again, because he left in pre-season,” he said (via TBR).

“Just out of the blue which was pretty hard for us to see because we’d been together for a long time and over the last three or four years we’d connected on that deeper level.”

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“The toughest decision” – Premier League ace opens up about difficult Arsenal transfer exit

Mark Brus — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:13:45 +0000

Former Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe has opened up about his decision to leave the club for Fulham in this summer’s transfer window.

It seems this was not an easy decision for Smith Rowe to make, with the 24-year-old admitting it was probably the toughest choice of his career so far after a lengthy spell on the books at the Emirates Stadium.

Smith Rowe was struggling for playing time at Arsenal, and it seems he’d had it in the back of his mind for two years that he could perhaps be happier if he left for more opportunities to get on the pitch on a regular basis.

Still, speaking to the Telegraph, Smith Rowe says there wasn’t exactly one moment for him when he felt he had to leave Arsenal, even if it ended up ultimately coming to being one of the hardest decisions he’d had to make.

Emile Smith Rowe on transfer away from Arsenal

Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“I can’t remember an actual, exact moment,” he said. “But for the last two seasons I haven’t played as much as I wanted to and it was always in the back of my mind that I wanted to be happy again.

“I wanted to be playing. Sometimes you have to think of the best for yourself. I always want to put my club first but at the same time I have to make myself happy.

“It was probably the toughest decision I’ve had to make (to leave). But I spoke to my family and we decided it was the best thing for me.”

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Smith Rowe has started well at Fulham and it looks like a good move for all involved, with Arsenal undoubtedly benefitting financially from allowing the England international to move on for a healthy fee, considering he’d cost them nothing as he came up through their academy.

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Exclusive: Man United eyeing Chelsea star as one of four transfer targets for key position

Mark Brus — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:52:31 +0000

Manchester United are making Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell their top transfer target as they explore the market for new signings in that area of their squad, CaughtOffside understands.

Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Man Utd also have a few other options they’re considering, such as Alphonso Davies, who is nearing the end of his contract at Bayern Munich.

However, Real Madrid are considered the front-runners in the race to sign Davies next summer, so United are particularly keen on Chilwell as he’s likely to be available this January after falling out of the first-team picture at Chelsea.

Despite the England international’s recent struggles at Stamford Bridge, with injuries and a loss of form seeing him fall down the pecking order, there are key figures inside Old Trafford who feel he could revive his career at the club, with an upgrade badly needed on another injury-prone and out-of-form player in the form of Luke Shaw.

Ben Chilwell transfer: Man United make Chelsea left-back their priority

Ben Chilwell is a top transfer target for Manchester United (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

One imagines most United fans won’t be that excited by Chilwell, but on his day he’s shown he can be a great player, and it might be that he still has it in him to get back to his best.

Davies would understandably appeal more, but there’s little point in trying to target the Canada international if he’s more or less made up his mind about moving to Madrid, which makes sense as a more tempting destination right now, given the numerous issues and problems at Old Trafford.

CaughtOffside understands that Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras is also being considered by MUFC, who have a buy-back clause of around €20m for the Spaniard. Elsewhere, Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson is another long-term appreciated player at the club.

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