Football rumours: Premier League clubs circling Declan Rice
West Ham may rue their transfer window inactivity as The Telegraph reports a number of Premier League giants are to step up their pursuit of Declan Rice.
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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Rice, Ruiz, Botman, Carvalho, Dembele, Gil
Manchester City «will do what they can» to convince Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland to sign for them in the summer, despite knowing the Norway international would prefer a move to Real Madrid. (Athletic, subscription required)external-link
Dele Alli thanks Mauricio Pochettino in open letter to Spurs fans – but omits to mention Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte
Dele Alli has released a heartfelt farewell statement in which he thanked Mauricio Pochettino for the support he showed him during his career at Tottenham Hotspur – although he does not mention of any of the other three managers he worked under after the Argentine was sacked.
Football rumours: Man United blocked Dean Henderson and Jesse Lingard loan moves
Manchester United blocked Watford’s late attempt to sign Dean Henderson on transfer deadline day as they did not have time to find a replacement goalkeeper, the Manchester Evening News reported. The Hornets had looked to bring in the England international on loan but United were reluctant to let him go without bringing in suitable back-up.
Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Ramsey, Dembele, Botman, Aubameyang
France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain contract expires in the summer. (Bild — in German)external-link
Soccer-Nice eliminate holders PSG on penalties from French Cup
PARIS (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Marcin Bulka made two saves in the shootout as Nice eliminated holders Paris St Germain 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw in their last-16 French Cup tie on Monday.
Nice eliminate holders PSG on penalties from French Cup
PARIS : Goalkeeper Marcin Bulka made two saves in the shootout as Nice eliminated holders Paris St Germain 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw in their last-16 French Cup tie on Monday.
Paris St-Germain 0-0 Nice (5-6 on pens): Holders PSG beaten in last 16 by Nice
Paris St-Germain's hopes of defending their French Cup title were brought to an end on Monday as they lost on penalties to Nice.