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    Romelu Lukaku - No Loans, Chelsea Want to Sell

    in Transfer Rumours Forum

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    Chelsea will turn down any loan moves for Romelu Lukaku this summer in a bid to sell the Belgium striker in a permanent deal.

    They are looking to recoup some of £97.5m they paid Inter Milan for him in 2021, with their asking price believed to be about £37m as the club aims to get the 31-year-old's £325,000-a-week wages off their books.

    Roma are interested in re-signing Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at the Serie A club, but are unable to meet the asking price. AC Milan and Napoli, who have just appointed Lukaku’s former manager Antonio Conte, are also reportedly interested.

    But the Italian clubs have limited finances and will have to see whether Chelsea soften their stance later in the transfer window.

    Napoli were also tipped to propose a swap deal for striker Victor Osimhen but Chelsea are not interested in signing the Nigerian, who is valued in excess of £100m.

    Chelsea accepted a bid for Lukaku from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal last summer but the forward rejected the move.

     

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cw88d24zvg3o

    Next Leicester City Manager

    in Premier League - English Football Forum

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    7 hours ago, Dan said:

    Steve Cooper has definitely been in contact.

    Very torn on that. I think his problem is the obvious Forest connection is going to put him on a bad footing from the off, and I know we've had Morgan and O'Neill go on to do brilliantly here after years at Forest, but it's volatile enough. I'm not sure we need to add him into this.

    I don't think he is a bad manager though.

    If he's a good manager then so be it, in my opinion.

    It's not like he's one of the almighty Forest legends or had several years there. Morgan was and that didn't deter us.

    I think I can look past the Forest connection for Cooper, and he's not coming directly from there which I suppose helps (again, Morgan did though). If he can do a job to keep us up despite the points deduction and financially-impacted squad, then he's fine for me. 

    First Goal - Season Five

    in Mini Games

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    In a similar fashion to last season, the games end with no winners after the Champions League final!

    First up was the Europa Conference League final which had a first goal in the 116th minute of Extra Time. No winners there either.

    The Champions League final had a late first goal, in the 74th minute, as Real Madrid ran out 2-0 winners. No winners there either.

    That means the winner of First Goal Season Five is...

    @6666!

    Final Rankings after Game 140

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    Congratulations to @6666 for hanging on to 1st place and securing his first win in this competition, taking the crown off @Viva la FCB!

    @Devil-Dick Willie came a close 2nd, finishing only 2 points behind the leader, whilst @Lucas hung on to 3rd place. I got the most exact scores, while @6666, @Bluewolf, @JoshBRFC & @Rucksackfranzose all amassed 3 Exacts.

    Thank you everyone for competing and participating - we'll be back for Season Six in August!

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    Stan's World Prediction League 2023/24 - Week 42 FINAL Table

    in Stan's World Prediction League

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    Week 42 Results
    Mexico 1-0 Bolivia
    Costa Rica 0-0 Uruguay
    Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid
    Brazil Women 4-0 Jamaica Women
    Philadelphia 2-2 CF Montreal
    LA FC 1-0 FC Dallas
    Genk 0-1 Gent
    Metz 2-2 St Etienne
    Atalanta 2-3 Fiorentina
    Vasco de Gama 1-6 Flamengo

    Round-up
    A 42-week season draws to a close with a mix of domestic and international fixtures, as we gear up to European and South American international competitions.

    Regarding this competition, no change in the table once again but @CaaC (John) grabbed the highest score of the week with 15 points. It solidified 2nd place ahead of @Bluebird Hewitt, and @Rucksackfranzose close behind them too. @Viva la FCB fell just short of the 500-point mark whilst @Tommy battled hard to catch-up.

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    2023/2024 SEASON SUMMARY

    Firstly, a thank you to everyone who took part this season and competing all the way through if possible!

    Secondly, the WPL Cup winner for this season - me! A close-fought battle with @Viva la FCB in the middle of the season meant I could steal the crown from @Pyfish and win my first WPL Cup.

    Leaders Throughout The Season:

    Highest Individual Scores

    Most Perfect Scores in a Single Gameweek

    • 4 - Week 14 - Stan
    • 4 - Week 24 - @nawoo

    World Prediction League - HALL OF FAME

    WPL Cup - HALL OF FAME

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    F1 2024 Prediction League

    in F1 Prediction League

    Posted

    Pole Position - Which driver will post the fastest lap in Q3 AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

    LECLERC

     

    Podium - Which drivers will finish the Grand Prix in the top three positions AFTER MAX VERSTAPPEN IS REMOVED FROM THE RESULTS?

    1. LECLERC

    2. NORRIS

    3. SAINZ

     

    Random Driver - Predict the finishing position of this week's random driver, Max Verstappen.

    1st

     

    Bonus Question - At Lance Stroll's home Grand Prix this weekend, which session of qualifying will he be eliminated in? Out in Q1? Out in Q2? Or into Q3?

    Q2

    Casemiro Linked with Saudi Move

    in Transfer Rumours Forum

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    Something seemed up with him in the last few months of the season. Whether it was being played out of position or head was elsewhere, something was amiss. Reckon they'd do well to be shot of him while he still has some monetary value as opposed to leaving on a free, and re-invest in better players across the squad.

    Crysencio Summerville - Leeds to Palace/Liverpool

    in Transfer Rumours Forum

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    If Eze leaves the Eagles...

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    Crystal Palace will move for Leeds attacker Crysencio Summerville if they lose Michael Olise or Eberechi Eze this summer.

    Palace have long-standing interest in the Dutchman, who scored 20 goals and registered nine assists in the Championship this season. And he remains on their radar, though sources only anticipate the Eagles to swoop if one of their star men are sold.

    Liverpool too, have scouted the ex-Feyenoord man and there is a chance he could be sold before June 30 when Leeds will submit their financial records.

    The 22-year-old is valued at around £30m and Daniel Farke's side may be forced to cash in due to Financial Fair Play regulations after missing out on promotion following defeat to Southampton in the Championship play-off final.

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/crystal-palace-transfer-news-leeds-32935637

     

    How shite is the prem these days?

    in Premier League - English Football Forum

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Whiskey said:

    He is right though, the North (particularly the North West) is the capital of English football. The Midlands/South is a massive step down in terms of history, fanbase etc.

    Further to the point then. 

    Two northern teams got relegated last year. If they were so good and better, why didn't they stay up? 

    Or maybe it's not actually to do with location or geography of the teams and there's differing reasons for the diminishing quality of the league. 

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