All news by author: John Cross

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Pochettino outlines why he took Chelsea job and takes Kane transfer view
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly went through four managers in his first season in charge as Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter plus caretakers Bruno Saltor and Frank Lampard went through the revolving door at Stamford Bridge
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Pochettino wastes no time in laying down law to Chelsea flops - "No excuses!"
Chelsea’s new boss did not shy away from the expectation levels at Stamford Bridge where there is no time or room for another season of transition
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England U21 final to be shown for free after Channel 4 strike last-minute deal
Lee Carsley's side will play Spain in the final of the Under-21s European Championship in Georgia on Saturday - and UK viewers will be able to watch the game live on terrestrial TV
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ITV in major TV shake-up with three pundits among those axed for new-look show
ITV bosses are cutting back on guest pundits for their EFL highlights show, scrapping the studio set-up and are set to reduce the running time for this coming season
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Southgate gives honest opinion on Kane's possible transfer to Bayern Munich
German giants Bayern Munich are desperate to sign the Tottenham striker and are trying to lure the England captain away from the Premier League
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Arteta not finished yet after Arsenal's £210m message of intent
Arsenal are not holding back ahead of their return to Champions League football next season with their summer spending already set to break the £200 million barrier
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Bayern believe they have secret weapon to lure Kane from Tottenham
Thomas Tuchel tried to take Kane across London when he was Chelsea manager and although Spurs say he isn't for sale, Bayern believe everyone has a price
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Millwall FC owner John Berylson died after car careered off road in tragic crash
The American business, who first became involved with the Championship club in 2006, died on Tuesday after an early morning crash in Massachusetts
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Chelsea eye dream Moises Caicedo partnership after Man Utd and Arsenal setback
Brighton midfielder Caicedo has also been targeted by Arsenal and Manchester United but they are unlikely to rival Chelsea after agreeing deals for Declan Rice and Mason Mount respectively
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Arsenal hold firm over Granit Xhaka decision as Declan Rice delay emerges
Arsenal will allow Granit Xhaka to leave once they complete the £105million deal for West Ham captain Declan Rice - but Bayer Leverkusen might have to improve their offer
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Arteta eyes dream Havertz partnership as Arsenal close in on £200m rebuild
Arsenal have signed Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m and Mikel Arteta believes he will be a key addition for the Gunners, who are also looking to finalise moves for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber
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Kai Havertz breaks silence on Arsenal transfer with apology to Chelsea fans
Kai Havertz has completed a £65m switch to Arsenal and the Germany international has spoken out about the move after his announcement video appeared to be leaked online
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Arsenal make compromises to sign Rice as Arteta closes in on £105m transfer
Arsenal are closing in on the transfer of Declan Rice with the Gunners and West Ham thrashing out the final details before the blockbuster £105m deal can be formally announced
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Bayern Munich believe Kane and Tottenham could be tempted by fresh transfer bid
Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane remains on Bayern Munich's radar, with the Bundesliga champions still keen on a move after seeing their initial bid knocked back
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West Ham eye seven stars with £105m Rice cash
Moyes will be given - and indeed has more than earned the right - to rebuild West Ham’s squad as they prepare for the departure of Hammers captain Declan Rice to Arsenal
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Harry Kane handed transfer dilemma as Bayern Munich bid poses familiar problem
The future of Tottenham Hotspur's key man Harry Kane is up in the air with German giants Bayern Munich officially opening the race to sign the striker this summer
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West Ham strongly believe Declan Rice has picked between Arsenal and Man City
The Gunners are hopeful their improved third offer will be enough to finally land their top summer target after City firmed up their interest with an offer of £90m, comprising £80m up front with add-ons
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Conor Coady set to complete Wolves exit after Pep Guardiola recommendation
Leicester City are closing in on the signing of the England international as Wolves continue to clear the decks amid their own issues surrounding Financial Fair Play
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Arteta's Arsenal vision for Rice and Havertz which has convinced both to sign
Rice has made the Emirates his preferred destination over Manchester City - but it is now down to Arsenal to seize the opportunity to make sure they get the deal over the line
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Tottenham issue emphatic response to Bayern Munich's Harry Kane transfer move
Bayern are keen but Spurs insist they have yet to receive a formal bid from the German champions - but would reject it out of hand even if one came in
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Ramsey gives verdict on Arteta's Arsenal with prediction on summer transfers
Aaron Ramsey has kept a close eye on Arsenal's progress under Mikel Arteta and is convinced that the near miss of last season is just the start of a period of upward mobility
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Arsenal plot £200m spree on three transfers as Partey replacement identified
Ghana international Thomas Partey could leave Arsenal this summer - with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta keen to sign West Ham's £100million-rated midfielder Declan Rice
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Man Utd lodge third bid for Mount but still don't reach Chelsea valuation
Manchester United continue to pursue Chelsea star Mason Mount and have returned to the negotiating table with another bid for the England midfielder but more work needs to be done to secure his signature
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Southgate makes Styles plea as he begs FA to send England away from Wembley
Gareth Southgate saw his England side demolish Macedonia at Old Trafford in their latest Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday and has demanded more games are played away from Wembley
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Jack Grealish makes "party boy" claim after being left on the bench for England
There was no place in the starting XI for Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish on Monday night as England hammered North Macedonia 7-0 in their Euro 2024 qualifier