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Derby County are set to receive a further EFL imposed nine-point deduction.

What’s the latest?

That’s according to a recent report by John Percy for The Telegraph, with the journalist revealing that, after the Rams were hit with a 12 point deduction for entering administration, Wayne Rooney’s side will shortly be handed a further nine-point penalty for the club’s breaching of EFL financial rules.

It is also reported that the league’s governing body are set to impose a business plan on the Championship side, which the club’s administrators will have to follow resolutely in their operations going forwards, or else face being hit with further sanctions by the league.

Fans will be livid

Considering the fact that Derby’s recent 12-point deduction saw them plummet to the bottom of the Championship table, the additional nine-point penalty could all but confirm the club’s relegation to the third tier of English football come the end of the current campaign – something which will have left their fans feeling livid.

Indeed, with the latest deduction seeing the club fall to -11 points, 15 behind Nottingham Forest in 23rd and 18 behind Peterborough United in 21st, Derby’s fate would very much appear to be sealed unless Wayne Rooney masterminds what would undoubtedly be the greatest escape of all time.

However, perhaps more concerning for those involved with the Rams are the various predictions surrounding their current financial state, with one source stating to The Athletic that the club’s chances of surviving liquidation are 50/50, while another claimed that they could not see a way out for Derby.

As such, perhaps a scenario in which the Rams find themselves playing their football in League One next season is actually quite a desirable outcome, as the other possibility is simply unthinkable for Derby fans.

In other news: Fresh report emerges on Derby County’s chances of liquidation, fans should be worried

Denmark midfielder Thomas Delaney would have been an exciting player for Aston Villa, says Express & Star journalist Luke Hatfield.

Delaney, who starred for the Euro 2020 semi-finalists, joined Sevilla from Borussia Dortmund in a €6m (£5m) deal last week but had been linked with a move to Villa Park prior.

According to French outlet Homme du Match (via Birmingham Live), Villa were preparing a bid as they looked to bring the 29-year-old to the Midlands.

For Hatfield, it would have been a good acquisition, though he feels it was always just paper talk.

Speaking to TT about Villa’s reported interest in Delaney, the football reporter said:

“I think that was a little bit of paper talk to be honest, probably agent led. He’s sealed a move to Sevilla now, but Delaney would have been an exciting player for Villa.

“I think a lot of Villa fans would have loved that because obviously it’s a big name coming from a big club.”

Villa do look a little light in that defensive midfield position, so an addition like Delaney certainly would have been great.

However, as long as they keep Marvelous Nakamba, who can come in for Douglas Luiz, they should be alright. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Premier League rivals Everton and Crystal Palace named as interested parties.

Some Liverpool supporters have reacted angrily to claims regarding Mohamed Salah’s future, with some fearing that it could lead to him leaving the club.

The Egyptian has arguably been the superstar of the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool, producing incredible levels of quality for the Reds. Salah has scored a remarkable 127 goals in 206 appearances for the Merseysiders, smashing numerous records along the way.

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While a host of the 29-year-old’s teammates have signed new deals at Anfield this summer, his contract remains unchanged, with it expiring in the summer of 2023.

According to The Mirror [via Anfield Edition on Twitter], Salah is demanding an eye-watering £500,000 per week in order to sign on the dotted line, which would make him easily the highest-paid Liverpool player of all time, amid reported interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Liverpool fans unhappy at Salah contract claim

These Reds fans have reacted negatively to the claims, suggesting there is no way that the much-maligned FSG ownership will pay those wages should the surprise story turn out to be true.

“We’re going to lose Salah”

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“Our stingy owners are gonna let one of the greatest ever PL players leave for free next summer and paint HIM as the bad guy. FSG are so awful”

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“guess he’s leaving then”

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“Now look how they make him out to be the villain”

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“The way I’d be done with football if he left”

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“Here is the start of it, Salah is next summer’s transfer budget, and the briefing is already starting to make him look greedy, so when FSG sell him the fans will blame Salah”

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In other news, some Liverpool fans are also unhappy over another transfer update. Read more here.

Newcastle United have now been backed to sell Allan Saint-Maximin to a rival club in the Premier League.

The Lowdown: Saint-Maximin ‘unsettled’

At the end of July, Daily Telegraph journalist Luke Edwards claimed that Saint-Maximin was ‘unsettled’ at St James’ Park and has a valuation of £70m+.

The Daily Mirror also reported earlier last month that Everton will make a £50m bid for the Frenchman if they end up losing Richarlison to Real Madrid before the summer transfer window ends.

The Latest: Sale backed

Speaking to Football Insider, former Celtic and West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie has backed the potential sale of Saint-Maximin to the Toffees, providing that they have the money to sign him. He said:

“I can see that happening.

“There’s no bigger club than Newcastle but why on earth would you want to stay there?

“They don’t have any chance of challenging for anything, they aren’t going to win a trophy.

“I always thought they would but they never have. They have got worse under Bruce and Saint-Maximin is an incredible talent.

“He caused them all kinds of problems at Goodison last year.

“If Rafa does want him, and Everton have the money, that’s a deal I can see happening.”

The Verdict: Keep

Newcastle could get a lot of money by selling Saint-Maximin, which could then be used to reinvest in other areas of the pitch and thus make the overall squad stronger, but they will never forgive themselves if they sold him to a top-flight rival.

The winger has proven how important a player he is to the Magpies, as they lost eight of the 17 matches for which he was absent from the team from in all competitions last season, winning just four (Transfermarkt).

Were the Toffees able to sign him over the next few weeks, then there would be little time for Newcastle to replace a player of his calibre, and it would give Steve Bruce a huge headache going into the new campaign.

In other news, find out which Premier League club have agreed a fee to sign this NUFC prospect

A number of Liverpool fans want Ben Woodburn to be sold permanently after he was linked with a loan move to Scottish Premiership side Hearts.

The 21-year-old has had a curious Reds career to date, initially becoming the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history after netting against Leeds United in 2016, aged just 17 years and 45 days.

Woodburn struggled to kick on from that point, however, and he has found himself loaned out to the likes of Sheffield United, Oxford United and Blackpool.

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The Welshman has had a good pre-season back at Liverpool, though, and he was even on the substitutes’ bench for Saturday’s 3-0 win at Norwich City.

According to Goal‘s Neil Jones [via the journalist’s Twitter account], Hearts want to sign Woodburn on loan, eyeing him up as a shrewd addition this season.

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Liverpool fans want Woodburn to be sold

These Liverpool fans provided their thoughts on Twitter, with many saying it is time for a permanent exit to be sealed.

“Isn’t he in the final year of his contract? What’s the point of a loan?”

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“My mind wants Mbappe money”

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“Sell him. You can’t go on loan every season”

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“No more pointless loans, just take whatever you can get for him and ship him off permanently”

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“He’s into his final year of contract why don’t we sell him?”

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“They can have him”

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In other news, some Liverpool fans have raved about one piece of footage that has emerged. Read more here.

Journalist Alex Massie has revealed his anger with Glasgow Rangers’ new policy to charge reporters up to £25,000 a year to cover the club.

The Lowdown: Gers share new policy

The Gers have taken a decision to stop the mainstream media from having unbridled access to the club as they aim to cover the Gers.

The 55-time Scottish champions are set to charge up to £25,000 a year to cover the Gers, a fee which would also grant reporters access to a number of exclusive interviews (The Daily Mail).

The Latest: Massie angry

Massie, a journalist for The Times, has shared his anger with this new policy. He took to Twitter to say:

“Astonishing, yet also unsurprising: Rangers want to charge newspapers £25,000 a year for the privilege of sending a reporter to Ibrox to report on games. You get a handful of player interviews too, plus one chat with the manager. Absurd.”

The Verdict: Certainly questionable

The Gers have certainly taken an unprecedented move. To charge journalists fees to cover the club shows a certain sense of fear, or at least annoyance, at how they may be covered. Of course, they do have a reason for that to a certain extent – Club 1872 even lodged an IPSO complaint after an article from The Daily Record, and fans have been frustrated regularly by the manner in which the mainstream media in Scotland report on the club.

It remains to be seen whether the Gers decide to remove their policy as the season progresses, but for now it will be difficult for journalists to cover Rangers as they previously have. Perhaps the Ibrox outfit are the first club amongst plenty to take the matter of coverage into their own hands, and we will see others follow suit in the near future.

In other news, Rangers fans were delighted with this man’s performance against Real Madrid.

Nathan Patterson has surprisingly been omitted from Glasgow Rangers’ Champions League squad ahead of their clash against Malmo next week.

The Lowdown: Gers kick off their Champions League campaign

The Gers will kick off their Champions League campaign against Malmo on Tuesday in the third qualifying round.

If they get through that two-legged tie, they will be one round away from the group stages of Europe’s premier club competition.

The Latest: Gerrard reveals squad

Steven Gerrard has now revealed his squad ahead of the clash against Malmo (UEFA.com).

Gerrard has had to make several omissions from the squad as he has only been able to name 23 players. Surprisingly, £1.17m-valued Patterson (Transfermarkt) has not been included in the side, with the boss deciding to proceed with just one natural right-back.

The Verdict: Bizarre

This does feel like a bizarre decision from Gerrard, although there may be something we are unaware of happening behind the scenes. Patterson would unlikely start the clash, with James Tavernier the captain and ahead of him in the pecking order, but he would have provided the perfect back-up or injection of life off the bench.

He represented Scotland at Euro 2020 and was labelled “fantastic” by Craig Mulholland last season (Inside Futbol) as he broke into the Gers’ first-team squad despite being just 19 years of age. Gerrard will be hoping that this decision does not backfire and blow up in his face.

In other news, Rangers fans were livid with this club update.

Leeds United had a wild season in the Premier League, ending up in the 9th spot. It also means they secured their place in the best football league for yet another year. The entire team worked hard the whole year, so it is no wonder that some of the players were invited to represent their native countries in Euro 2020.

The Old Continent (and the rest of the world) is all about football this summer. We are wearing football jerseys, watching games, and even playing football on a gaming console in our free time. But, being online also includes various cyber threats. Staying safe is a must, especially if you are streaming live games to your TV.

One of the best ways to protect your personal information is by using a VPN for PS4 or TV while online. The app is easy to install, and it will encrypt the data you send or receive while enjoying your favourite sport. So let’s meet 5 Leeds United players who are making an appearance in Euro 2020!

1.   Liam Cooper

Liam Cooper, the Leeds United captain, is in great form and could be an important defensive player for Scotland in the future. He made only five appearances for his national team before Euro 2020. Regardless of this, Cooper was a starter in the first game against the Chech Republic. He had a solid season in the Premier League, and Cooper likely will continue to be on Scotland’s list for upcoming tournaments.

2.   Kalvin Phillips

Even though Kalvin Phillips is an extraordinary defensive midfielder, Gareth Southgate usually prefers Rice or Henderson in this position. However, Southgate gave Phillips a chance in Euro 2020, and he didn’t regret it for a single moment. The youngster was a starter in six games so far, showing incredible talent. This player is a hard worker willing to do everything for his team. Phillips will undoubtedly be valuable for the next generation of English players and is very exciting to watch.

3.   Mateusz Klich

The Polish midfielder has been a regular in his team’s lineup for quite some time now. So it is not surprising to find him on Poland’s national team roster for Euro 2020 too. Lewandowski is their main striker and needs someone to help him out. Klich had a pretty good season in Leeds United, so he is the perfect choice for that job. These two are capable of creating excellent opportunities when paired together. Poland did prove they are a solid team but didn’t manage to get to the Round of 16 in Euro 2020.

4.   Tyler Roberts

Tyler Roberts is only 22 years old, but it is clear that he is a talented forward. Even though he is pretty young, Roberts made 15 appearances for Wales. He was included in Wales’ opening game in Euro 2020. Unfortunately, Wales was eliminated in the Round of 16, but Roberts did manage to showcase his skills in the tournament. Roberts is still a bit green, but Wales will have an incredible striker in a couple of years.

5.   Ezgjan Alioski

North Macedonia is one of the biggest surprises of Euro 2020. They have been named the biggest underdogs even before the tournament started. Indeed, this team doesn’t have many well-known names on its roster, but you have probably heard about Ezgjan Alioski. The midfielder had a good season in Leeds United and is in excellent shape right now. He made three appearances in group stages, scoring one goal for North Macedonia.

Southampton are interested in a deal to bring Thomas Delaney to St Mary’s Stadium this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a report by Sky Germany (via Sport Witness), who claim that Ralph Hasenhuttl is keeping a very close eye on the performances of the Borussia Dortmund defensive midfielder at Euro 2020 with Denmark ahead of a potential move in the summer transfer window.

It is also said that both Norwich City and Crystal Palace are interested in the 29-year-old, although none of the interested parties are thought to have made an offer as yet.

Hasenhuttl must move

Considering just how impressive Delaney was for Dortmund last season, as well as starring for Denmark this summer, it is easy to see why Hasenhuttl is keen on a move for the midfielder.

Indeed, over his 20 Bundesliga appearances for Edin Terzic’s side last season, the £13.5m-rated ace made an average of 1.1 interceptions, two tackles and won 4.8 duels per game.

The 29-year-old also chipped in for his side in an attacking capacity, scoring one goal, providing one assist and making an average of 0.2 key passes per league fixture.

These returns saw the man Michael Zorc dubbed an “outstanding” player earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.89, ranking him as Dortmund’s joint 11th-best performer in the German top flight.

The midfielder has so far continued this fine form at Euro 2020 with Denmark, making an average of one interception, one tackle and winning 3.5 duels per game, with these metrics culminating in an average SofaScore match rating of 6.97, playing a huge role in helping his side reach the quarter-finals of the competition.

As such, with Hasenhuttl undoubtedly hoping for a much more impressive campaign than Southampton’s recent 15th placed Premier League finish next time out, the addition of the £85k-per-week Delaney would appear to be a fantastic step in the right direction for the Saints, leading us to believe the 53-year-old should do all he can to get a deal over the line for the Dortmund man this summer.

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Marcus Bent doesn’t believe Everton will revisit their interest in Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko this summer.

The Toffees came close to signing the experienced Frenchman back in 2016 following Newcastle’s relegation back to the Championship.

However, the midfielder failed to agree personal terms at Goodison Park and ended up joining Spurs.

But having slipped down the pecking order in north London, making an exit more than likely, Bent reckons that Sissoko’s age could prove a barrier to stop Rafael Benitez from linking up with the 31-year-old once again after their brief spell together at Newcastle, in which he made the Frenchman captain in one fixture against Manchester City.

But Sissoko turns 32 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, and the former Toffees striker believes that Benitez will be looking to bring in younger players.

He exclusively told Football FanCast:

“I don’t think they’re going for a 31-year-old. With the players and Everton who they are at the minute, they can go for a younger signing.

“Bringing in a 31-year-old, and don’t get me wrong, massive player, but I don’t think that would be a good signing for Everton. Whether it happens or not I don’t know, or whether Rafa demands him, I don’t know.”

Everton generally have a young squad, so adding to Sissoko to their party would be a bizarre signing.

Managers love bringing in former players, not to mention that Benitez once made the French midfielder captain at Newcastle, but this isn’t a transfer that many will expect to see materialise.