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Football Correspondent, The Athletic
@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 EXCL: Cole Palmer strengthens commitment to Chelsea by signing new contract until 2034. Adds 1yr to previous deal on improved terms; recognition of importance to #CFC. Continues drive to extend key men after James, Caicedo, Pedro & Neto 🚨
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 EXCL: Everton put up for sale by The Friedkin Group. #EFC owner already seeking investment but now ready to exit if/when right buyer emerges. TFG plan to maintain full support in meantime after stabilising club + completing stadium move 🚨
@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 BREAKING: Tonda Eckert given suspended 6wk ban by Football Association after investigation into ‘spygate’ scandal. 33yo Southampton head coach also handed fine having been charged with bringing game into disrepute. No #SaintsFC punishment
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Alex Scott out of England squad & returning to Bournemouth through injury. 23yo shone on 1st #ENG start but now sidelined by quadriceps issue; checks ongoing amid fears of 2mnth absence. Blow to midfielder + #AFCB with Kroupi also missing
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Kai Havertz to leave Germany national team camp after suffering hamstring injury in 1st half of Nations League draw v Netherlands. Optimism issue sustained by 27yo Arsenal forward not serious but returning to #AFC for assessment/recovery 🚨
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Julian Ward expected to be appointed Liverpool sporting director. 45yo Englishman preferred option to succeed Richard Hughes + become most senior #LFC football executive; ownership-led process not done but now drawing towards conclusion 🚨
@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Mikel Arteta agrees new Arsenal contract. #AFC manager into last year of deal but both sides aimed to extend since discussions started in spring; improved terms now in place for 44yo Spaniard & coaching staff also in process of renewing 🚨
@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Morgan Gibbs-White called up to England squad for international break. Nottingham Forest midfielder was on holiday with family in Dubai but has returned to join camp; likely to underline high regard for #NFFC captain as professional/leader
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Cole Palmer set to withdraw from England squad due to load management. Marcus Rashford will be assessed for hip issue handled by Man Utd since World Cup but expected to pull out. Kobbie Mainoo also among likely absentees through injury 🚨
@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Folarin Balogun transfer from Monaco to Everton off. Deal for 25yo #ASMonaco striker renegotiated after issues during medical & deal sheet submitted; but USA international decided not to proceed + left #EFC training ground without signing @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Everton hopeful of completing deal to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco before transfer window closes. #EFC deal for 25yo #ASMonaco striker being renegotiated with lower fixed fee + higher bonuses. Loan move for Joshua Zirkzee of #MUFC off @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Chelsea reach agreement with Monaco to sign Lamine Camara. Deal for 22yo midfielder worth £47m to #ASMonaco. Senegal international completed medical + joins #CFC on 6+1yr contract after Fernandez exit; set to arrive in London on Wednesday @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Sunderland complete signing of Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur. Package for 27yo #THFC centre-back loan at £2.5m with £22.25m obligation to buy based on #SAFC retaining Premier League place. Medical done & 4yr contract upon permanent 🚨
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez. Package for 25yo midfielder work £125m so matches British transfer record. Argentina int’l granted permission by #CFC to undergo medical & complete #MCFC move
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 BREAKING: Crystal Palace working to hijack Sunderland move for Malick Fofana from Lyon. Pierre Sage spoke to 21yo winger in bid to sway deal for #CPFC on same terms #SAFC struck with #OlympiqueLyonnais; not closed but situation advancing 🚨
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Malick Fofana joining Sunderland from Lyon for package around mid-€30ms including bonuses. 21yo Belgium international attacker flying to seal move on terms until June 2031 + extra 12mnth option after #SAFC & #OlympiqueLyonnais struck deal
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 EXCL: Sunderland reach agreement with Lyon to sign Malick Fofana. 21yo winger given permission to travel for medical & complete permanent transfer from #OlympiqueLyonnais to #SAFC . Paperwork stage for Belgium int’l to move on 5yr contract @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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@david-ornstein.bsky.social🚨 Ethan Nwaneri flying to do medical & join Borussia Dortmund from Arsenal. Dry season-long loan for 19yo #AFC attacker agreed verbally. #BVB moved after Konstantelias injury + deemed best step for England U21 int’l to gain regular minutes 🚨
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