All news by author: John Richardson

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Everton could be forced to sell big-name stars in January if takeover is blocked
Current Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has agreed to offload his 94 percent stake in the club but is desperate for 777 Partners to be given the go ahead to take over - without it, the Goodison Park exit door will be open in January
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Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal in three-way battle for Brentford star
Brentford boss Thomas Frank is adamant that the Bees will not sell Aaron Hickey, but Premier League interest in the Scotland international continues to grow with every passing week
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Everton's secret weapon for crunch Arsenal clash after advice from Man Utd icon
Jarrad Branthwaite spent last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, whose manager was former Manchester United legendary striker Ruud van Nistelrooy - and he is now starring for Everton
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Top stars ready to follow Varane's lead and quit internationals in burnout fears
Some are under pressure from their clubs to put their feet up and relax during the international break rather than risk injury and fatigue from representing their countries all over the globe
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Wrexham's prolific "Little Magician" shows perfect timing as Mullin makes return
WREXHAM 2-1 DONCASTER: The hosts moved up to seventh in League Two with a hard-fought win over the side bottom of the division, as Elliot Lee struck a late winner
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Man City failed with £60m Deadline Day transfer raid on Premier League rival
Manchester City completed the signing of Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes for £53million on the final day of the window, but after seeing Cole Palmer head to Chelsea in a £42.5million move, they attempted to get a late big-money deal done
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Jurgen Klopp accepts Mohamed Salah will go to Saudi after deadline day bid
Liverpool rebuffed an eye-watering offer from Al-Ittihad on Friday, but the Saudi club still have time on their side to complete the blockbuster Mohamed Salah aquisition
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Jurgen Klopp told first name on Liverpool team sheet after transfer window
Darwin Nunez was the Liverpool hero last weekend, with the Uruguayan coming off the bench to score a stunning brace in the dramatic victory at St James' Park
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Erik ten Hag accused of harshly treating Man Utd "scapegoat" Harry Maguire
Manchester United opted to keep former captain Harry Maguire at Old Trafford, despite months of speculation linking the central defender with a move away from the club
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Postecoglou's impact becoming clear as hat-trick hero leads Spurs destruction
BURNLEY 2-5 TOTTENHAM: The north Londoners picked up their third win of the season as they easily dispatched Burnley at Turf Moor with Heung-min Son bagging a treble
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Klopp details Mac Allister's admission after controversial red card
Liverpool were reduced to 10 men against Bournemouth on Saturday when Alexis Mac Allister was shown a straight red card on his home debut in a dubious decision
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Liverpool owner Henry flies in for Chelsea meeting amid Caicedo transfer fury
Led by principal owner John W Henry, members of the Fenway Sports Group have flown to London to take in the club’s opening game at Stamford Bridge
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Neal Maupay's new look can't mask simple Everton failure to leave Dyche downbeat
EVERTON 0-1 FULHAM: Sean Dyche felt the Toffees were the better side at Goodison Park but old boss Marco Silva came back to haunt his former side as the Cottagers left with all three points
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Kylian Mbappe open to Premier League loan before dream Real Madrid move
Paris Saint-Germain are looking to offload Kylian Mbappe this summer and the forward is interested in a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all interested
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Saudi Arabia plan Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah swoops in new spending spree
The Saudi Pro League has wreaked havoc on the Premier League already this summer by signing some big name stars on huge wages and it seems the exodus isn't over yet
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Liverpool in sensational Mbappe transfer talks after PSG star's Saudi snub
After Kylian Mbappe rejected a world record move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, Liverpool have entered talks with Paris Saint-Germain about a move for the France international
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Klopp to lose another first-team Liverpool star bringing summer exodus to nine
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara is considering a move back to his native Spain with a number of LaLiga clubs having been made aware that he is ready to leave Anfield
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Ryan Reynolds impact at Wrexham clear as boss makes pledge to loyal fans
Wrexham have picked up thousands of new fans since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney completed a takeover of the club - but they haven't forgot about long-term supporters
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David Beckham gets last laugh after Lionel Messi plan sparked sarcastic giggling
Lionel Messi is set to play his first game for David Beckham's MLS side next month and possibly his teammate Sergio Busquets will follow - and no one is laughing now
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Newcastle plot move for Chelsea outcast in cut-price deal as PL trio targeted
Marc Cucurella has become the latest player linked with a move to Champions League Newcastle this summer as Eddie Howe tries to bolster his already-talented squad
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Premier League warned over Saudi Arabia riches as stars flock to join Ronaldo
With both Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema now plying their trade in Saudi Arabia after being offered highly lucrative contracts, a host of other big names are expected to follow suit
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Klopp sends Roberto Firmino message after he's allowed back on pitch despite ban
There were presentations led by Kop legend Sir Kenny Dalglish to Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after the draw with Aston Villa
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Liverpool ready to sign Alexis Mac Allister in £70m swap transfer with Brighton
Liverpool are also favourites to sign Mason Mount for around £50m, but the deal for the 24-year-old depends on the green light being given by incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino
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Alexander-Arnold tells Liverpool dressing room what they must take from season
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has seen an improvement in his own form coincide with an uptick in results for the team as they go in search of a miraculous top-four finish
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Harry Kane advised to snub Man Utd after becoming 'livid' at Tottenham struggles
Chris Waddle was at St. James’ Park as Newcastle humiliated Spurs 6-1 with Kane cutting a forlorn figure in the knowledge that some deep soul searching was on the agenda