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Fulham planning move for "unbelievable" manager amid Marco Silva future update

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Fulham are now planning to make a move for Brendan Rodgers, amid a new update on Marco Silva’s future at Craven Cottage.

Silva is going through a tricky period in the Premier League, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Everton prior to the international break, which leaves his side in 15th place, just one point above the relegation zone.

With the 48-year-old’s contract coming to an end in the summer, there has been speculation about his future, but it seems as though the club hierarchy is keen to keep hold of him, having recently tabled a new contract offer.

However, with the former Everton boss still yet to put pen to paper, there could still be a twist in the tale, and it has now been revealed that an ex-Premier League manager is set to be approached, having recently resigned from his previous role.

Fulham set to sound out Brendan Rodgers amid Marco Silva uncertainty

According to a report from Football Insider, Silva’s future in west London is still in major doubt, which means Fulham are now set to sound out Rodgers over a move to Craven Cottage, with the Northern Irishman still out of work after leaving Celtic last month.

The Cottagers are planning to hold talks with the 52-year-old, who is vastly experienced in the top flight, having managed Swansea City, Leicester City and Liverpool in the past.

Having offered Silva a new deal, there is still a chance he remains in west London, but there are some issues to iron out, with the manager eager to be backed in the transfer window, following a quiet summer, during which Kevin was the only major addition.

It would be a shame to see the Portuguese manager move on, given the fantastic job he has done at Craven Cottage, stabilising Fulham as a top-flight club after guiding them to promotion from the Championship.

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That said, should Silva decide to leave, Rodgers could be a fantastic replacement, having been lauded as an “unbelievable” manager by Jamie O’Hara as a result of the work he did during his time at Leicester.

The ex-Foxes boss won the FA Cup and the Community Shield during his time at the King Power Stadium, two of 13 trophies he has lifted as a manager, having also been extremely successful at Celtic.

However, while the Cottagers’ current league position is concerning, their current manager has proven time and time again that he is capable of keeping them in the top flight, so it would be a risk to replace him.

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Chelsea & Man Utd emerge as top candidates to sign in-form Bundesliga star but RB Leipzig set to demand huge transfer fee

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Assan Ouedraogo’s rapid rise in the Bundesliga has attracted heavyweight interest from Premiere League including Chelsea and Manchester United, with the 19-year-old delivering goals for club and country in a sensational breakthrough week. With no release clause and Leipzig setting the price, any summer move will require a major offer despite growing Premier League pressure.

Premier League giants target Leipzig’s breakout star

Chelsea and United have emerged as the leading contenders to sign RB Leipzig sensation Ouedraogo after the teenager delivered one of the most decisive weeks of his fledgling career. The 19-year-old midfielder first celebrated a dream senior debut for Germany by scoring less than two minutes after coming off the bench. He then produced the decisive goal in a 1-0 win against Werder Bremen on his return to Bundesliga action.

According to , both Chelsea and United are now among the clubs monitoring him, with interest becoming increasingly concrete. Ouedraogo, who joined Leipzig from Schalke in 2024 and is tied to a long-term contract until 2029, has no release clause, meaning RB Leipzig will dictate the fee, and only a top offer is expected to trigger a summer departure.

His performances this season, including three goals and four assists in 12 matches across all competitions, have propelled him into one of Europe’s most-watched young midfielders. ’s reporting further notes that the Premier League clubs’ scouts have tracked him closely, particularly after his recent physical and technical development.

AdvertisementGetty Images SportLeipzig’s midfield gem becomes a transfer-market favourite

Ouedraogo’s rise mirrors Leipzig’s resurgence this season, after a difficult summer and a shaky start under Ole Werner, including a heavy 6–0 loss to Bayern, the Saxony club have rediscovered stability, and the teenager has been central to that revival.

As per the report, Leipzig’s coaching staff privately regard him as one of the club’s biggest long-term assets, especially after his response to early-season injuries and the departure rumours that surrounded him last year.

Even with his growing reputation, Ouedraogo reiterated that he is focused strictly on maintaining form and consistency. “I try to play my game and things are certainly going well at the moment, but I’m having some luck and will take that too,” he told after the Bremen match.

Leipzig’s midfield structure, aided by Christoph Baumgartner’s resurgence and Werner’s tactical adjustments, has given Ouedraogo room to flourish. With Champions League qualification a realistic target, the club want to keep him at least one more season, but interest from England is now impossible to ignore.

Ouedraogo reflects on his rise after decisive performances

After scoring the match-winner against Bremen, Ouedraogo downplayed the finish but acknowledged how perfectly everything is coming together. Speaking to , he said:
“I’ve scored two better ones… One in the U-19 European Championship with a drop kick into the corner and one in the U-15 where I scored directly off the kick-off. This one was a bit lucky.”

“It’s been a perfect week. Two goals. Two wins. Two clean sheets. It doesn’t get any better than this.”

United’s midfield rebuild remains a priority, and Ouedraogo’s ability to drop deep, progress play and dominate physically has placed him high on their list. Chelsea, meanwhile, continue their aggressive recruitment of elite under-21 talents, making the Leipzig star a natural target.

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GettyThe road toward a 2026 World Cup place

Looking ahead, the 2026 World Cup looms large in Ouedraogo’s mind, as breaking into the senior Germany squad on a permanent basis requires consistent top-level performances, something he is already delivering. Staying at Leipzig guarantees minutes, but a blockbuster move to England could accelerate his growth if handled carefully.

Meanwhile, Chelsea and United will continue scouting him closely through the second half of the season. For now, though, the teenager remains committed to Leipzig’s Champions League push, while the Premier League giants prepare what could become one of the defining transfer battles of the upcoming summer window.

Van der Merwe debut hundred holds up Leicestershire, Trevaskis six secures win

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Northamptonshire delay trophy presentation but can’t escape defeat

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay27-Sep-2025Leicestershire 429 (Eskinazi 155) and 260 for 5 dec (Patel 76, Cox 51*, Budinger 50) beat Northamptonshire 189 (Zaib 62, Wright 3-19, Holland 3-28) and 333 (van der Merwe 116, Zaib 58, Bartlett 50, Trevaskis 6-85) by 167 runsNorthamptonshire’s Stuart van der Merwe held up Leicestershire’s Division Two trophy presentation with a century on debut on the final day of this Rothesay County Championship match at Wantage Road.The 20-year-old who trialled at Leicester earlier this season was recently awarded a two-year rookie deal by Northamptonshire after impressing in the One-Day Cup and duly celebrated by scoring 116 from 209 balls, with 12 fours, to frustrate Leicestershire’s push for their seventh win of the season.Already assured of promotion and the Division Two title, Leicestershire finally wrapped up victory by 167 runs just before tea, bowling out Northamptonshire for 333, Liam Trevaskis taking a career best 6 for 85.Van der Merwe shared a sixth-wicket stand worth 80 with Saif Zaib who rounded off a spectacular year with 58, finishing as county cricket’s leading run-scorer with 1425 runs. With six centuries and seven half-centuries, Zaib has scored the third most runs in a Championship season for Northamptonshire this century.Van der Merwe also shared a seventh-wicket stand with of 128 off 187 balls with George Bartlett who scored his third half-century of the season.Earlier Northamptonshire resumed on 120 for 5, chasing an improbable 501 to win. van der Merwe was dropped off Trevaskis by Rishi Patel at wide first slip, but Zaib soon worked Holland off his legs to bring up Northamptonshire’s 150 in the 53rd over.He straight drove Holland for four before running a single off the next delivery to reach his 50, before bringing up the 50 partnership with van der Merwe in style by pulling Trevaskis over midwicket for six.Van der Merwe also started to locate the boundary ropes, dispatching two short balls through the off side in the first over of a fresh Josh Hull spell before driving Holland through the covers.Zaib’s long summer of batting finally ended though when he drove loosely at one from Hull, Stephen Eskinazi taking the catch at gully.Trevaskis had two lbw shouts turned down against van der Merwe as he went to sweep but the Northamptonshire youngster deposited him over deep midwicket when he served up a juicy full toss. With the floodlights on, van der Merwe then took a single off Trevaskis to reach 50 off 103 balls. Bartlett, meanwhile, pulled Chris Wright square for four to get off the mark.After lunch, van der Merwe and Bartlett both swept the spinners for boundaries, while van der Merwe drove Patel through midwicket to bring up Northamptonshire’s 250 and then pulled him for another four next ball.Bartlett hit a wide ball from Wright over the vacant gully position to the ropes before driving Ian Holland straight down the ground as the partnership gathered pace.Van der Merwe had a couple of nervous moments during a testing spell from Wright, playing his final game, but drove Holland confidently through the covers, while Bartlett drove Wright sweetly through midwicket and then punched Holland off the back foot through cover to bring up the 100 partnership off 160 balls.In an eventful over from Logan van Beek, van der Merwe hooked for four before running a single which allowed Bartlett to run one and reach his half-century. Van der Merwe reached three figures off the final ball of the over as he pulled to fine leg, becoming only the third man to score a century on first-class debut for Northamptonshire after Alastair Storie in 1985 and David Sales in 1996.Bartlett fell to the very next ball though when he steered Hull straight to backward point, with Trevaskis soon trapping both George Scrimshaw and Ben Whitehouse lbw. Finally, the left-arm spinner then had van der Merwe brilliantly caught by Budinger at short leg to allow the celebrations began.

Nationals' MacKenzie Gore Matched a Baseball Icon With Historic Opening Day Start

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MacKenzie Gore was dealing on Opening Day and managed to match an MLB legend in the process.

Gore made the start for the Washington Nationals against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday and was nothing short of dominant. In six innings, the 26-year-old allowed no runs, one hit, and no walks while striking out 13.

According to Sarah Langs, since 1900, the only pitchers to rack up 13 strikeouts with no walks on Opening Day are J.R. Richard in 1980 and Hall of Famer Bob Gibson in 1967.

Here's where things get a bit crazy though. In that start, Gibson threw a complete game shutout for the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants, but he allowed five hits. In his game for the Houston Astros against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Richard allowed two hits and an earned run in eight innings. Gore only allowed one hit and no runs, though he only went six innings.

Gore is a former top prospect who arrived in Washington as part of the trade that sent Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres. He has yet to put it all together as control struggles have plagued him, but his stuff has never been in question and he looked phenomenal on Thursday.

Brevis, Markram earn record sums at SA20 2025-26 auction

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Capitals overcame fierce bidding war from Super Kings and Royals while Sunrisers used the right-to-match option on Markram before DSG raised the bidding amount

Firdose Moonda09-Sep-2025Dewald Brevis, the holder of the highest individual T20I score for South Africa, broke the SA20 pay record when he was picked up for R16.5 million (US$945,000 approx.) by Pretoria Capitals (PC) at the auction on Tuesday night.Bidding for Brevis, whose base price was R500,000 ($28,500 approx.), was opened by Joburg Super Kings (JSK). They were in a fierce battle with Paarl Royals (PR) up until the R10 million mark. PR, who only had a purse of R14.5 million going in, then opted out but PC entered the contest. They had a bidding war with JSK, who offered R16 million, but bowed out when PC raised it by R500,000. PC used up more than half their available purse of R32.5 million on Brevis.Brevis also became the second player to break the R10 million mark, 12 minutes after South Africa’s T20I captain and two-time title-winning captain at Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) Aiden Markram sold for R14 million to Durban’s Super Giants (DSG). Markram was hotly contested between DSG and PC, with DSG winning the final bid at R12.4 million. SEC exercised their right to match card but DSG increased the bid to R14 million and SEC let Markram go. Markram could be in the running to captain DSG, whose former leader Keshav Maharaj opened the auction and was picked up by PC for R1.7 million.

The double champions came into the auction with 14 player slots available and looking for a new captain after they did not retain Markram. Assistant coach Russell Domingo announced that Tristan Stubbs, the only player they retained, would lead the side despite the acquisition of Matthew Breetzke, who was their most expensive purchase at R6.1 million ($350,000 approx.). Breetzke will reunite with his former DSG team-mate Quinton de Kock, also a captain but a reluctant one, who was acquired reasonably cheaply for R2.4 million ($137,000 approx.).Related

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SEC’s coup was scooping Anrich Nortje for R5 million ($285,000 approx.) to join forces with Marco Jansen in leading their attack. Their other key bowlers are Patrick Kruger, Lutho Sipamla and Senuran Muthusamy, while they filled their squad in the accelerated round with James Coles, Chris Wood, Lewis Gregory and CJ and JP King.Defending champions MI Cape Town (MICT) went into the auction with the smallest purse of R11.5 million ($656,000 approx.) and spent almost half of it on getting back batter Rassie van der Dussen, for whom they paid R5.2 million ($298,000 approx.). They got Reeza Hendricks at a steal for R500,000 ($28,500 approx.) and held on to Dane Piedt and Tristan Luus and will go into Season 4 with a squad that most resembles their previous one.While it stands to reason that a successful team would privilege continuity, the opposite applies to those who have struggled and it was all change for PC, DSG and JSK.ESPNcricinfo LtdAfter acquiring Brevis and Maharaj, PC added Lungi Ngidi, who plays his domestic cricket at SuperSport Park, Lizaad Williams, Saqib Mahmood, Codi Yusuf and Craig Overton in what will be a powerful attack.DSG stacked their squad cleverly with quicks including Kwena Maphaka and Gerald Coetzee (R7.4 million – $420,000 approx.), allrounder Eathan Bosch and international Test batters David Bedingham and Tony de Zorzi. In addition to Noor Ahmad and Sunil Narine, who they had on their books before the auction, they added Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam.JSK spent R9 million ($513,000 approx.) on the Johannesburg-based allrounder Wiaan Mulder, who has stepped up across all formats for South Africa, and R6.3 ($360,000 approx.) to hold on to left-arm quick Nandre Burger. Recovering from lower back stress fractures, Burger was unable to play last season and JSK will hope he can be an asset at the Wanderers.Pretoria Capitals’ Sourav Ganguly raises the paddle•SA20They also bought offspin-bowling allrounder Prenalen Subrayen, whose action was cleared by an independent testing centre recently after he was reported in Australia. They also bought back Imran Tahir, who was unsold until the final round but eventually secured another appearance in a T20 league. Right at the end, they also pocketed Reece Topley, who could be a handful on the Highveld.PR entered the accelerated round still needing eight players with just R3.18 million remaining while JSK needed nine players with R3.60 million remaining, both of which speak to how difficult the first four-and-a-half hours the auction was for them. PR’s most expensive buy was Kyle Verreynne, who had a base price of R200,000, which PC matched. PR pulled out all the stops and paid R2.3 million ($131,00 approx.) for him. They also bought Ottneil Baartman and Gudakesh Motie, whose styles of bowling should suit the slow, low pitch in Paarl. PR also got in Jersey batter Asa Tribe for R200,000. Tribe, 21, hit five successive fifty-plus scores in each of his last five List-A matches, including a hat-trick of centuries – two for Glamorgan and one for Jersey.What they lacked was an out and out quick with Ngidi gone to PC and Maphaka bought by DSG for what ended up being steals at R2.3 million each, but they picked up Hardus Viljoen in the accelerated round for R200,000 and Eshan Malinga in the second accelerated round for R1 million ($57,000 approx.). PR’s auction seemed to go badly as Kumar Sangakkara routinely held his hands across his face but they picked up legspinner Nqabayomzi Peter and Sri Lankan allrounder Vishen Halambage right at the end.Notable unsold players included Andile Phehlukwayo and Junior Dala from a South African perspective, and Mustafizur Rahman, Kusal Perera, Jayden Seales, Jimmy Anderson and Moeen Ali among the international names.

Man Utd being put through their paces! Ruben Amorim maintains strict training schedule despite lack of Europe

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Manchester United are being put through their paces as Ruben Amorim implements an unforgiving training programme designed to rebuild standards. Despite having no European fixtures this season, Amorim has refused to scale back demands. Instead, he has kept his squad active six days a week, allowing only Mondays as their guaranteed break.

Amorim’s six-day work week reflects ruthless standards

According to , the Portuguese coach has granted his players a two-day rest on just one occasion since taking charge. The message is unmistakable, as last season’s struggles will not be repeated, and the road back to the elite level begins on the training ground. United’s absence from midweek European action offers an unusual luxury, but Amorim has opted for the opposite approach. With rivals Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, Liverpool and Aston Villa balancing Premier League football with continental commitments, United find themselves uniquely placed to train with consistency, and Amorim intends to use that advantage to lay the foundations for a return to European competition next season.

AdvertisementGOALA demanding weekly schedule meant to instill identity

Amorim’s typical week at Carrington is structured with meticulous precision. Monday is a day off, followed by a high-intensity session on Tuesday. Wednesday sees more than two hours of physical and tactical work with a recovery-based session on Thursday. A shorter session focused on match tactics is held on Friday, followed by the matchday and recovery on Sundays. Unlike many modern coaches who rely heavily on video sessions, Amorim blends analysis with physical walkthroughs. The former midfielder believes players learn more effectively by doing, and not watching.

He said: "I was a football player. Videos more than 12 minutes? Forget! Because they lose concentration. Instead of video, we do it like walking and jogging – it’s a way to do it. Showing some video."

Missing out on Europe 'a blessing in disguise'

United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, sealed by their defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final last season, was widely viewed as a major setback. But Amorim insists the squad simply wasn’t ready for Europe, and that the break will prove beneficial.

"I think we were not prepared to play Europe," he said earlier this season. "That is my feeling; to have strong games in the Champions League and to play Premier League we need time to develop as a team."

Amorim has repeatedly stressed that his first priority is establishing a tactical base the squad can rely on. Only once that bedrock is set, he argues, can United truly handle the twin demands of domestic and European football.

"I said last season we need time to prepare for every game," he said. "The games are really competitive and we need to build to our base and then to perform. And then in the future we need to have Europe for everyone to play games."

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AFPEverton clash demands "100 Miles an Hour" Start

Attention now turns back to the Premier League, where United host Everton at Old Trafford this weekend. Fresh from the international break, Amorim wants his squad to shift gears and re-enter the rhythm of club football quickly.

In his pre-match press conference, Amorim said: "I think everybody is fine, is ready to go. Now it’s about changing the mindset. Forget a little bit about the national team, focus on our league understanding that we need to start at the first minute, 100 miles an hour to be ready for the game. We work today already, we analyse the last game to try to close that chapter. Now we’re preparing for the Everton game. It’s going to be a tough game."

United’s recent run of results has reinvigorated the atmosphere around Carrington, with players responding positively to the manager’s intensity and clarity. But Amorim is wary of complacency.

 Amorim added: "Yes, but we need to understand it’s by winning games, so let’s do everything to win games. We know that Old Trafford is going to be in full spirit. They just want us to run, to fight, and then to play good football, so we will try to do that.

"That is the best thing [missing playing at Old Trafford again], because in the recent past it was hard to play at home. But nowadays you miss playing at home, that is a feeling we should have in our club. I’m really excited to be back playing at home and the players also. We need to continue winning at home."

Amorim’s regime is shaping a new Manchester United, which is disciplined and demanding. The six-day work weeks, the physical walkthroughs, and the insistence on tactical cohesion all signal a manager determined to drag United back to the highest level.

Bye-bye Tosin & Chalobah: Chelsea submit bid to re-sign "the world's best CB"

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If you were to ask Chelsea fans which position of the team is the weakest, a good number would point to the defence.

After all, Enzo Maresca’s side have scored the second most goals in the Premier League this season, but six teams have conceded fewer goals.

However, to be more specific, the issue is not with the club’s world-class full-back options, but at centre-back, where the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah have underwhelmed.

It seems the board are also dissatisfied with the work of their centre-backs, as reports have linked Chelsea with an international icon who could outright replace both of them by next season.

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The likes of the in-form Marcus Rashford and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton have been touted for moves to West London in the last week or so.

However, while the pair of them would certainly improve Maresca’s squad, they wouldn’t be upgrades on Tosin or Chalobah, unlike Antonio Rüdiger.

Yes, according to a recent report from Spain, Chelsea are interested in signing their former defender, who left the club for Real Madrid in 2022.

More than that, the report has revealed that the Blues have already made an offer of around €8m, which is about £7m.

However, while Los Blancos are open to the German leaving as soon as January, they have turned down the offer, deeming it to be too low.

Fortunately, as the 32-year-old’s contract is set to expire in the summer, there is a good chance the two sides will be able to come to a reasonable agreement.

It would be a surprising move, but one Chelsea should follow through with, even if Rüdiger’s return would likely be bad news for Tosin and Chalobah.

Why Rüdiger would spell the end for Tosin and Chalobah

So the first thing to say is that neither Tosin nor Chalobah is a bad defender. In fact, the pair of them are more than serviceable Premier League players who have the track record to prove it.

However, while that might make them perfect players for sides like Fulham, Crystal Palace or even Everton, it’s not enough to see them start regularly for a club the size of Chelsea.

Playing for the Blues means every little mistake, misplaced pass, lapse in concentration is magnified tenfold and can be particularly costly in the pursuit of titles and trophies.

This is why Maresca needs a player like Rüdiger in his squad and why he would ultimately spell the end for the pair of them, as he is a centre-back who has been there, done it and won practically all there is to win.

During his time in West London, for example, he started ten of the club’s 12 games in their triumphant Champions League campaign in 20/21, and just a few years before that was just as vital in their FA Cup victory.

Since then, he has won another UCL title with Real, a La Liga title and a Copa Del Rey, while being called “the best defender in the world” by former teammate Mesut Özil.

Moreover, while he’s barely played this season, that is mostly down to injury, as across all competitions last year, he made 55 appearances, totalling 4539 minutes.

The Berlin-born titan is also still an important part of the national team, amassing 81 senior caps, in which he’s even scored three goals and provided five assists.

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Finally, another important reason the 6 foot 3 monster would be an excellent signing for the Blues is that he’d be an incredible mentor for both Levi Colwill and Josh Acheampong.

In other words, the former Chelsea star could come back and help create the club’s future centre-back partnership.

Ultimately, if Rüdiger returns to Stamford Bridge in January, it would be brilliant for the club, but it would likely signal the end of both Chalobah and Tosin’s time getting regular minutes.

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Baseball Fans Perplexed by Person Wearing Mets Shirt and Phillies Hat at Yankees Game

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The New York Yankees hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in the Bronx. Despite the action on the field, many people watching at home were distracted by one fan sitting behind home plate who was wearing a Philadelphia Phillies hat and a New York Mets shirt.

People ran to social media to share pictures and post messages that communicated the general sentiment of Whether he made his wardrobe choices hoping to get a reaction or just liked the National League East, some people thought this was a grevious violation of the fan code and wanted him banned from ballparks across the country.

Considering the date, some wondered if this might be an April Fools' Day gag.

Exactly how this is a prank is hazy unless the goal is to be noted for wearing a sundry of NL East merch, but maybe that really was the aim all along.

Maybe this person was a plant and the intent was to distract from the Yankees' new bats. It's classic misdirection.

Fans are too busy looking at the person in the random baseball garb to notice Anthony Volpe and all his friends hit a bunch of home runs with torpedo bats then maybe we have been made to be April Fools this time.

Leeds in one of the biggest transfer battles of all time for £34m midfielder

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Leeds United are interested in signing Atletico Madrid and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, but they are far from alone in the race to snap him up with as many as 16 Premier League clubs eyeing up a move.

Daniel Farke is feeling the heat at Elland Road after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League, even though he was in defiant spirits after the game.

Farke would love new signings in the January transfer window or next summer, should he still be in charge of Leeds at that point, and either way the 49ers Group are expected to be active this winter.

Leeds in 16-club battle to sign Conor Gallagher

According to a new report from Sky Sports, Leeds are one of 16 Premier League sides making enquiries for Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in 2026.

It is claimed that Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are the only top flight sides not showing interest, meaning the Whites could look to seal a deal for the England midfielder, who cost the Madrid outfit £34m last summer.

Sevilla's Juanlu Sanchez in action against Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher.

Atletico are unwilling to let Gallagher, who has publicly commented on his need for more game time ahead of the World Cup, leave on loan, meaning the 49ers will have to stump up a significant fee to seal a deal in January.

Gallagher would be a high-profile signing for Leeds, considering he is playing for one of the biggest teams in Spain and is a Europa League winner from his time at Chelsea. The 25-year-old is also a 22-cap England international, scoring once for his country, while Atletico manager Diego Simeone has heaped praise on the tenacious edge to his game.

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'We have got the wedding dress' – Piers Morgan begs 'best ever' Arsenal to finally win Premier League title and predicts Gunners to go on 20-year winning streak

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Famous presenter Piers Morgan has begged Arsenal to win the Premier League, and kick off an era of dominance that will see them become the Premier League's best-ever team. The Gunners have not won the title since 2004 under Arsene Wenger but Mikel Arteta's side are top of the league in December, and are dreaming of lifting silverware in May.

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The Gunners have enjoyed a stunning start to the season and fans are currently dreaming of ending a drought that runs back to 2004, when Arsene Wenger's side won the title. Arteta's charges sit five points clear ahead of Manchester City in second  – ahead of Pep Guardiola's side playing Fulham on Tuesday evening – and Morgan, one of the club's most famous, or infamous, fans, depending on your viewpoint, believes that the club can kick off a decade of dominance if they lift the trophy. 

AdvertisementGetty Images SportMorgan's plea

Morgan, in an interview with Sky Sports, said: “For 21, nearly 22 years, it’s been a torment exacerbated by the fact that in the last three years we’ve been the bridesmaid three times but never the bride when we should have been.

“Now we can taste it, now we can feel it, now we have got the wedding dress.

“Now we assume we have got the best chance ever to be the bride and my message to Arsenal is: Please, please, just win the league. 

“Just shut up all our rivals. Just give me something. Because it’s the best chance we’ve got.”

He also believes they can go on to become one of the best teams the league has ever seen, a la The Invincibles. 

He added: “I’ll tell you what. This is the best squad I’ve ever known Arsenal have in my entire life supporting them. So this is since 1971, I’ve never seen a better squad in terms of depth.

“And I think in terms of certain players, [Bukayo] Saka, Declan Rice, [William] Saliba, Gabriel [Magalhaes], [David] Raya, maybe some others, maybe [Viktor] Gyokeres, we’ll see, we could have players who end up being Arsenal legends.

“Some are well on their way already and I picked a team recently of Invincibles and the current team. How many would get into a joint team? Six-five Invincibles at the moment.

“That could change if we win the league. Exciting times to be an Arsenal fan.”

Can Arsenal see it out?

The Gunners have been in this position before, and have led the league table at various stages since 2004, but have failed to get over the line. Morgan, though, may well have a point that the north London club will never have a better chance to finally end a lengthy drought. They came through a stern test last weekend, drawing 1-1 with Chelsea in a high-intensity and ill-tempered derby.

Arteta has already called on the club's fanbase to roar them over the line, telling reporters: "It's an opportunity tomorrow to be at the Emirates, bouncing and putting energy to win the game.

"7.30pm. Like animals, everybody at the Emirates, to go again and beat Brentford. That's the opportunity. Vital. Massive."

"Our motivation comes from preparation, try to be better from the opposition. And in the league with what we're doing, we don't need any more motivation than that."

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AFPWhat comes next?

Arsenal have a London derby against Brentford to come in midweek before taking on Aston Villa away from home this weekend. They are also continuing to compete in the Champions League, and face Club Brugge in Belgium next week. They then take on Wolves, and remain in contention for both the EFL Cup and the FA Cup. A glorious end to the season is possible, but whether it happens remains to be seen. 

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