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Manchester United are seriously considering approaching Bayern Munich over a deal to sign Erik ten Hag favourite Matthijs de Ligt, according to reports.

De Ligt only played 30 times across all competitions last season having fallen below Kim-min Jae, Dayot Upamecano and worst of all, Eric Dier, in the centre-back pecking order.

The signing of Hiroki Ito has hardly helped and Bayern are reportedly open to selling the former Ajax and Juventus man this summer.

Man Utd are prioritising the signing of a new centre-back and have been linked with many, namely Everton s Jarrad Branthwaite.

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As you are well aware, De Ligt played under Red Devils manager Ten Hag. As you are also surely aware, Ten Hag loves s…

Gregg Berhalter has been sacked as USA head coach following their group-stage exit at the .

The 50-year-old rejoined the national team in 2023 for a second spell, having led USA to the last-16 of the 2022 World Cup, but defeats to Panama and Uruguay on home soil have brought an end to his tenure.

I want to thank Gregg for his hard work and dedication to US Soccer and our men’s national team, said US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone.

We are now focused on working with our sporting director Matt Crocker and leveraging his experience at the highest levels of the sport to ensure we find the right person to lead the USMNT into a new era of on-field success.

, with Ryan Baldi writing:

Chants of “Fire Gregg” were heard from the stands of Arr…

It has been a tumultuous summer for Newcastle United filled with Profit and Sustainability panic sales, boardroom upheaval and manager links.

boss Eddie Howe remains as committed as ever in the face of links to the England job. But having warned against a clear direction change at Newcastle, he’ll need signings to build momentum for the season.

Their main target is a right-winger, and here are five potential options.

Morgan Gibbs-White

Okay, so technically we are not starting off with a winger, but Howe likes inverted wide men so his central occupancy is still ideal. Morgan Gibbs-White has long-term admirers at Newcastle, and he showed exactly why when he helped orchestrate a shock Nottingham Forest victory at St James’ Park on Boxing Day.

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Former Newcastle United striker Andy Cole believes that England Euro 2024 star Marc Guehi would be a great addition to the Magpies defence.

Cole feels that Guehi s potential was evident before his standout efforts in a back three for England at the European Championships.

He feels that the central defender who can also double as a fullback could slot right into the Newcastle United setup and instantly improve the quality of the playing XI.

Cole believes that Guehi has all the makings of a big club player.

The Premier League legend believes that there is enough evidence from his loan spell at Swansea City and form at Crystal Palace to suggest that Chelsea might have misstapped in letting Guehi depart.

Cole told Betfred: “I believe he’s more th…

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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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.

The Premier League cl…

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 …

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…

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…

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…