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Bayern Munich place Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi on their shortlist but remain concerned by two sticking points

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi.

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in poaching Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi this summer. The 44-year-old joined the Seagulls in September 2022 and has since enjoyed large-scale success on the south coast. Known for their attack-minded, front-foot style of play, Brighton currently sit 9th in the Premier …

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Cristiano Ronaldo named on FIFA FIFPro shortlist for Team of the Year despite Saudi Arabia move

Cristiano Ronaldo named on FIFA FIFPro shortlist for Team of the Year despite Saudi Arabia move

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on a 23-player shortlist for the FIFPro team of the year.      The Portuguese superstar features on the shortlist despite playing his club football for the Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr during 2023, following his exit from Manchester United.     The 38-year-old ended the year as the …

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Arsenal prepare three-man striker shortlist for January as Ivan Toney plans cool: report

Mikel Arteta gives instructions to Eddie Nketiah during an Arsenal training session in January 2023.

Arsenal have reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of alternative targets to Ivan Toney in the January transfer window. The Gunners have long been linked with the in-demand Brentford attacker, who is serving an eight-month ban for betting offences. But with the Bees struggling for form, Toney could prove tough …

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Tottenham Hotspur’s January shortlist revealed, with Spurs wanting a new centre-back: report

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on November 11, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur are looking likely to bring in a new central defender, with a wishlist recently revealed. The Lilywhites missed their starting pair of centre-backs for three games with Micky van de Ven injured until the New Year and Cristian Romero serving a suspension, highlighting the lack of depth in …

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Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala make final three-man shortlist of 2023 CAF awards

Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala make final three-man shortlist of 2023 CAF awards

Inter Milan striker, Victor Osimhen and Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala have been named in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list for the men and women categories, respectively.   Osimhen who finished as the top scorer in the 2023 African Cup Nations qualifiers will battle Egypt’s Mohammed Salah, …

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Ballon d’Or 2023 Nominees: Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and others make 30-man shortlist

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The shortlist for world football’s most prestigious individual award, Ballon d’Or, has been revealed.      Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, who played a pivotal role for Napoli and also helped win the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years, made the 30-man shortlist alongside Lionel Messi and 28 …

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Kylian Mbappe top of Sheikh Jassim’s Manchester United shortlist, should he become new owner: report

Kylian Mbappe celebrates his goal for PSG against Lille at the Parc des Princes in February 2023.

Manchester United prospective owner Sheikh Jassim will reportedly target a trio of high-profile stars in the summer transfer window if his bid is successful, with Kylian Mbappe among the list of names.  Raine Group are currently conducting a sale, either partial or full, of Manchester United on the Glazers’ behalf, …

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