Barcelona defender on Newcastle transfer ‘radar’ as Howe ‘prioritises’ Guehi ‘alternative’

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing FC Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen as an alternative to Crystal Palace s Marc Guehi.

Eddie Howe is currently prioritising signing a new centre-back, with Palace reportedly rejecting four bids from for the England international.

and despite the Magpies getting close by offering £65m, an agreement has not been reached.

It is believed that Howe s side are now contemplating walking away from a deal, despite Guehi being open to joining.

Their need for a new central defender has ramped up in recent days with Fabian Schar expected to miss three games after being sent off for violent conduct against Southampton on Saturday.

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Journalist ‘convinced’ Tottenham is ‘dream club’ for PSV star urged to ignore Brighton interest

Tottenham have been mooted as a potential destination for PSV defender Olivier Boscagli when his contract expires next summer.

Boscagli has been linked with Brighton in recent weeks but Fabian Hurzeler has decided not to improve in centre-back.

The 26-year-old Frenchman was one of the best defenders in the Eredivisie last season, helping PSV win the Dutch top flight at a canter.

He is a left-footed centre-back, which are reportedly keen on signing before Friday s transfer deadline.

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There are no indications that Ange Postecoglou s side will land anyone before the summer transfer window closes but there is believed to be some interest in Boscagli.

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Can Euro 2024 winner Rodri win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid pair?

The Champions League outcome left Vinicius Jnr and Jude Bellingham as clear Ballon d Or favourites, but Rodri might want a word

 

10) Nico Williams
The first player from Athletic Club to be nominated; you have to be chuffed for him.

 

9) Toni Kroos
His retirement news rocketed him up the odds. But Germany probably needed to win Euro 2024 to make this a reality.

 

8) Erling Haaland
Scored a lot of goals (again) but playing for Norway is screwing him.

 

7) Lautaro Martinez
Considering the season I had, I deserve to be where I am, Martinez said. I worked hard and suffered so much in the previous years. This is the second year in a row that I will participate in this ceremony. I think …

Carragher picks two current stars in all-time Liverpool XI as three Klopp favourites ‘just’ miss out

Jamie Carragher did not include himself in his all-time Liverpool XI, selecting current Reds captain Virgil van Dijk next to Alan Hansen instead.

Carragher made 737 appearances for . Only Ian Callaghan played more matches, appearing a ridiculous 860 times.

Callaghan does not get in his all-time Reds XI though, missing out at the expense of Mohamed Salah, who is the only other current player to get in the side after Van Dijk.

The former defender explains why other Jurgen Klopp favourites Andy Robertson, Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold narrowly miss out.

“I would go with Ray Clemence, just, over Alisson, just for the fact he won so many trophies,” Carragher said.

“Right-back, [options are] Phil Neal or Trent [Alexander-Arnold]. When yo…

Kentucky Online and Retail Sports Betting Launch Scheduled For September

Gov. Andy Beshear (D) asked for to begin by the upcoming football season and it seems like he s going to get his wish.

During a special meeting of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC), Deputy General Counsel Travers Manley announced retail sports betting will begin in the Bluegrass State on Thursday, Sept. 7, while online sports betting will begin on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Kentuckians may make their first ever sports bet in Kentucky 59 days from now, Beshear said.

Beshear said he will be proud to make the first bet in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in September.

Tight Timeline to Launch

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer (R-17) and Beshear their hopes for launching sports betting by the start of the football season and it seems like they ll get the…

Best Wild Card Weekend NFL Parlays and Teasers

We re going Under some alternate totals in the Steelers vs Bills and Eagles vs Bucs, Over an alternate total in Browns vs Texans and adding some points to the Rams to make them +11.5 for out Wild Card Weekend teasers picks. This comes out to +110 odds at DraftKings.

NFL Wild Card Teaser Picks

I ve created this teaser by choosing alternate spreads and totals at DraftKings. But you should be able to do so at most . Though some books may not allow for as much movement in the lines as DK.

Browns vs Texans
Pick: Over 33

These teams have opposite Over/Under records with the Browns being tied for the highest amount of Overs at 11-6, and Houston also owning an 11-6 record but to the Under.

The total in this game is set at 44.5 and that s a total that Browns games have…