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Aleksandar Mitrovic and Marco Silva have offered personal apologies to referee Chris Kavanagh for their conduct that resulted in Fulham receiving three red cards in 40 seconds as the Whites surrendered the lead in their FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester United last month. Through statements issued on Fulham’s website this afternoon, Silva and Mitrovic apologised for their actions that marred Fulham’s FA Cup exit at Old Trafford and expressed a willingness to control their emotions better in future. Mitrovic, who was sent off for the first time in five years at Fulham after placing his hands on the Greater Manchester official after…

Nikica Jelavic has admitted that he is “definitely” interested in managing Everton as his target is to coach in the Premier League. The Croatian forward spent two and a half seasons at Goodison Park as a player before retiring two years ago, and is now in charge of Lokomotiv Zagreb under-19s side, but visited Finch Farm during the international break last week. He already holds his UEFA A and B licences and is awaiting enrolment on the Pro Licence course, but after a year out of football following the end of his playing days he has big plans for his…

Aston Villa eyeing up move to sign Rangers star – Three clubs trying to steal player from Michael Beale – Sport Witness It seems Rangers boss Michael Beale better get ready to lose one of his main stars this summer, as Alfredo Morelos is close to walking from Ibrox for free. As Turkish outlet Takvim today features a story about the striker, it’s claimed that Aston Villa, Galatasaray and Sevilla are all chasing the player. Since Morelos’ contract with Rangers expires at the end of the season, all those clubs are set to have a shot at his free signing. Galatasaray are…

Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams has undergone surgery on his hamstring, Sky Sports report. What’s the latest on Adams’ injury? Adams, who has been a regular during his first season in Yorkshire, was forced to miss Leeds’ 4-2 win against Wolves in the Premier League last time out after sustaining the injury in training, missing the chance to captain the USA during the international break as a result. He was sent to see a specialist to examine the extent of his problem, with Leeds having more injury concerns to deal with as a result of the international break. Max Wober was forced off for Austria in the first half against Azerbaijan, while Wilfried…

Next Tottenham manager: Daniel Levy sets sights on title-winning international coach as Conte replacementRoberto Mancini and Hansi Flick, Italy vs Germany Another top manager has appeared on Tottenham’s shortlist of potential replacements for Antonio Conte, with club chairman Daniel Levy reportedly considering an international boss who has won league titles in previous roles. Conte was let go on Sunday, eight days after his extraordinary outburst in the aftermath of Tottenham’s 3-3 draw with Southampton. In his post-match press conference, the Italian slammed both his players and the club hierarchy, saying they would never win anything unless some major changes happened.…

A Bundesliga manager has no interest in leaving his current club to take over at Tottenham Hotspur despite Daniel Levy making an approach, according to a report. Tottenham are on the search for a successor to Antonio Conte after parting company with the Italian tactician recently. For the time being, his assistant Cristian Stellini is in charge of first-team matters. However, someone else is likely to be appointed on a permanent basis. In that regard, Tottenham have been considering a return for their former boss, Mauricio Pochettino. Alternatively, they could take advantage of Bayern Munich recently sacking Julian Nagelsmann But another…

Tottenham Hotspur wing-back Ivan Perisic appeared to pull up with an injury while on international duty last night. The Spurs man was in action for Croatia once again last night as he earned his 125th cap for his country. Perisic helped Zlatko Dalic’s men to a 2-0 win over Turkey after they were held to a 1-1 draw against Wales last week. Spurs have already been hit with an injury blow during the international break after the club confirmed that Emerson Royal is set to undergo surgery following a meniscus injury to his left knee. With Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason…

West Ham will be hoping to have two players back from injury when they host Southampton on Sunday. Saints make the trip to the London Stadium to face David Moyes’ Hammers in the Premier League this weekend as two of the division’s bottom three meet in the capital. Michail Antonio has been out injured for West Ham. (Image: (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)) Southampton will go into the game bottom of the table, with some of their relegation rivals in action on Saturday as Bournemouth host Fulham, Leeds United travel to face Arsenal, while Crystal Palace welcome Leicester City to…

Roma currently have “no intention” of paying Leeds United the £18million redemption clause in Diego Llorente’s loan deal, according to Roma Today. The Spanish defender was surprisingly brought in by Jose Mourinho at the tail end of the January transfer window on a temporary basis with the potential to make it a permanent move in the summer. Perhaps less surprisingly, he hasn’t so far blown the Serie A side away with his performances in rare outings, and as such there appears to be no chance of the Whites banking that money without a major turnaround. However, the 29-year-old is now set…

Tottenham Hotspur managing director of football Fabio Paratici believes the choice to part ways with Antonio Conte was the “right decision for everyone”. Paratici claims he understood the difficult periods Conte went through during the current season but was adamant that his departure was the correct call. He said: “We know how difficult this season was for him personally, Gian Piero (Ventrone) died and (Gianluca) Vialli and then his surgery. “The club supported him a lot with it and everyone is close to each other but then we arrive in this mutual agreement, and I think the decision that we…

Chelsea injury news: Aston Villa will be without a group of first team stars themselves as the Blues balance their own issues Aston Villa are set to be without a number of first teams stars as they prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Unai Emery’s men are just a place behind the Blues in the league and could leave Graham Potter’s side in the bottom half with a win. Villa will be missing Matty Cash against Chelsea. (Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) They will have to do it without star right-back Matty Cash though after the Polish international…

Since Unai Emery took over at Aston Villa, there is no denying that results have improved, with the club now a good 11 points clear of the ongoing relegation battle between 12th and 20th in the Premier League. The team are unbeaten in their last four games, and that’s why it wouldn’t be surprising to see the club’s owners heavily back the Spaniard in the transfer market this summer. One of the areas that will need improving is in the striker position, as the reliance on Ollie Watkins can only go so far, which is where an old Aston Villa…

The construction of the new Everton stadium will not be delayed due to the recent Independent Commission appointed to check into any alleged P&S breaches. According to Sky Sports news editor Alan Myers, the Bramley-Moore Dock project remains on course to be finished before or during the 2024/25 season. It’s also understood that the MSP Sports Capital investment process has not been derailed and continues to be on track.View Tweet Via Twitter, Myers wrote, “Everton’s new stadium will not be delayed as a result of the Independent Commission into P&S, stadium on course to be finished before or during 2024/25 season.…

Junior Firpo has told the Official Leeds United Podcast that it is “unbelievable” to play alongside Leeds United ace Jack Harrison – claiming Harrison is one of the best in the world at helping out his full-backs in a glowing verdict. Harrison, 26, is back in form after a couple of shaky spells. The uncapped Englishman has been superb for Leeds – having a hand in 13 goals this season. With Gracia in charge, he has four goals and assists in four league games. Ian Wright recently said that the arrival of Gracia is getting the best out of no.11. But of course, it could…

There was a ‘collective groan across the country’ when the German national team boss delivered unwelcome news on West Ham star Thilo Kehrer. That is the damning claim of a German outlet covering a press conference where manager Hansi Flick spoke about West Ham defender Thilo Kehrer. During the 1-1 draw at home against Aston Villa last time out in the Premier League, West Ham legend Tony Gale remarked that he could not believe Kehrer was a German international judging by what he had seen from the £10m summer signing. Well it seems he is not along in those thoughts if a new report from Germany is anything to go…

Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Rasmus Hojlund if Harry Kane ends up being sold this summer. Spurs, of course, are currently focused on who will become their next manager. But there is a chance that Antonio Conte will not be the only key man who needs replacing. Harry Kane‘s contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium expires at the end of next season. And should he decide against signing a new deal, Spurs will have a decision to make. Tottenham eyeing Hojlund if Kane leaves The Times claims that Daniel Levy does not want to sell Kane to a Premier League rival.…

Paul Dummett’s Newcastle United contract is set to expire this summer, but it might not be the end of his Toon career. It has previously looked like Dummett would leave Newcastle at the end of the season, with no indication that he would be handed a new deal. He signed his most recent contract last summer, agreeing a one-year extension. But a new report from the Athletic suggests that there is still a chance that the defender could continue to ply his trade at St James’ Park. Paul Dummett could stay at Newcastle According to the Athletic, Eddie Howe is considering keeping Dummett at Newcastle…

A silky West Ham midfield target Rob Newman scouted this season has announced his intention to seal a summer move as Enzo Le Fee speaks out. Back in November reports emerged claiming West Ham’s head of recruitment Rob Newman was over in France to watch Lorient talent Enzo Le Fee closely. The Hammers man was not alone, though, with Premier League rivals Leicester and Fulham also said to be in attendance among other clubs from across Europe. Reports from the likes of 90min and London World claimed West Ham were at Lorient to watch midfield playmaker Le Fee – which is when Terem Moffi allegedly caught the eye of Newman too. Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport…

FC Zurich initially wanted £14 million for Wilfried Gnonto last summer with Premier League outfit Leeds United managing to secure a bargain deal for the Italy international. Roberto Mancini, last week, said what many back home were already thinking. Just how on earth did Leeds manage to secure the services of one of Europe’s most exciting young attackers, for just £4 million no less, while facing so little competition? “Why hasn’t anyone signed Gnonto in Italy?” asked the baffled Azzurri boss. “He could play for Sampdoria or Fiorentina. Nobody took him, but he plays as a regular in the Premier League.” Gnonto is a…

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy wants to appoint Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the North London club at the end of the season. Julian Nagelsmann number one managerial target for Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy That’s according to The Telegraph, who are reporting that Levy has made Nagelsmann his number one managerial target for Tottenham in the summer of 2023. The report has claimed that the German coach is the frontrunner for the managerial job at Spurs. Nagelsmann was sacked as the Bayern Munich manager last week. Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is now the manager of the defending Bundesliga champions.…