Richard Jolly

Benjamin Sesko snubs Newcastle with fee agreed for Man United move The Magpies have suffered another blow in a frustrating transfer window with Sesko now on the brink of a move to Old Trafford from RB Leipzig

Manchester United agree a fee with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko:
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Farewell, Darwin Nunez, Liverpool’s magnificently ridiculous footballer Nunez, who is on the verge of joining Al-Hilal, wasn’t always ruthless in front of goal but there were days when he felt unstoppable and his uniquely chaotic style will be missed by the Liverpool fait...

Farewell to Darwin Nunez, Liverpool's magnificently ridiculous striker.
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How the Championship’s compelling and cruel nature delivers every time Sunderland’s remarkable promotion shows the unpredictable nature of England’s second tier, with Birmingham City and Wrexham targeting an audacious promotion to the Premier League, alongside the three ...

Ipswich, Southampton and Leicester looking to go straight back up, Birmingham and Wrexham aiming for more promotions, everyone else trying to do a Sunderland - previewing the Championship season:
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‘I want to be player of the year’: Phil Foden ready to be talisman for new-look City Foden struggled with fitness and form last season as Manchester City slumped, but the 25-year-old is preparing to be Pep Guardiola’s leading light after a major overhaul of the squad

Phil Foden on getting back to the form that saw him win Footballer of the Year, replacing Kevin de Bruyne and why Manchester City needed an overhaul:
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The subtle qualities of Florian Wirtz ready to help Liverpool evolve The German brings added creativity to Arne Slot’s champions after a £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, with a glimpse of his quality on show in pre-season against Athletic Bilbao

Florian Wirtz on why he isn't worried about being the £100m man, joining Liverpool and what he can bring to the team:
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Everton close in on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as summer investment continues David Moyes still wants five or six more signings and appears to be closing in on the Chelsea outcast

Everton are going for Dewsbury-Hall. Potential £25m deal. Seems a fair price for a stately home:
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Serie A and Saudi Pro League clubs circling for Darwin Nunez The Uruguay international could be let go from Anfield this summer

AC Milan and Al Hilal interested in Darwin Nunez, Wolves and West Ham in Ben Doak:
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Man City make major breakthrough on Ruben Dias’ future The Portuguese defender is one of City’s most experienced players, having made 44 appearances last term,

Ruben Dias set for new deal with Manchester City:
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Liverpool make surprise decision over Alexander Isak pursuit The Reds admire the 25-year-old, but it is now unclear if they will revisit the situation after Newcastle knocked back a club record offer for the Sweden striker

Liverpool decide against second bid for Isak after seeing £110m offer rejected:
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Newcastle reject formal bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak Liverpool made an inquiry about the 25-year-old last month and have now followed it up with a formal offer

Newcastle reject bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak:
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Tom Brady’s Built in Birmingham is an embarrassing attempt at copying Wrexham The five-part series feels airbrushed and modelled on ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ – and it is clear who the designed audience is

On Built in Birmingham. Tom Brady and co try to copy Welcome to Wrexham but this has some glaring failings as a show:
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Why Benjamin Sesko is now Man United’s top transfer target United are in contact with RB Leipzig after deciding to prioritise a move for the striker above Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins

Benjamin Sesko is now Man Utd's top target in their search for a striker:
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Man United hire F1 guru who has never worked in football to lead data department Manchester United have hired a key figure from Mercedes

Manchester United hire F1 data guru and look to AI to transform their fortunes:
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Liverpool sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich The winger becomes the third biggest sale in Liverpool’s history after Philippe Coutinho and Luis Suarez

Luis Diaz joins Bayern Munich for £65.5m:
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The logic behind Liverpool’s decision to sell Luis Diaz Luis Diaz was electric for Liverpool at his best, but the 28-year-old provided an opportunity for the Reds to refresh the squad with a deal for Alexander Isak still possible after Hugo Ekitike’s arriv...

On Luis Diaz's Liverpool career and his imminent sale:
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Stokes’ handshake row is a distraction – this England decision will decide series Ben Stokes sparked controversy by offering to shake hands before India Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja could reach their centuries, but, as Richard Jolly details, a series of bigger issues await...

England have reasons to omit each of Woakes, Archer and Carse for the fifth Test. Picking a second-string attack, some short of bowling, brings risks in itself. They face big decisions ahead of a decisive Test:

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England denied as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar earn India dogged draw Ben Stokes’ side reached 669 in their first innings before the fourth Test fizzled out

Ben Stokes wasn't the only all-rounder to star as two more denied England victory at Old Trafford. On Stokes' efforts, the centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar and a draw:
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Liverpool accept €75m Luis Diaz bid from Bayern Munich The 28-year-old was will leave Liverpool’s pre-season tour to join up with the German champions

Liverpool accept €75m bid for Luis Diaz from Bayern Munich. Diaz asked to leave Anfield last year. Liverpool had offered him a new deal:

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Liverpool’s Luis Diaz inching closer to Bayern Munich move The 28-year-old was left out of Liverpool’s squad during their defeat to AC Milan amid talks over a transfer to the German champions

Luis Diaz getting closer to Bayern Munich move:
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Leeds sign Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri as Daniel Farke shores up newly-promoted squad Leeds have strengthened in goal as they bid to stay in the Premier League after promotion

Leeds sign Lucas Perri for €16m. Seventh summer signing, takes their spending to around £75m:

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England pegged back despite Stokes’ brilliance as fourth Test hangs in the balance After the exhilaration of Ben Stokes’ first Test century in two years, England were pegged back in a frustrating end to the fourth day

A defiant partnership by Rahul and Gill takes another England India Test into the fifth day after Stokes and Woakes provided the morning fireworks. On day four from Old Trafford: www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Everton progress in bid for Bayern Munich defender as Moyes continues squad revamp David Moyes is continuing his efforts to reinforce Everton’s squad with bids for two highly-rated youngsters

Everton make progress in attempts to sign Aznou, interested in Fofana:
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The Ben Stokes first that restores England captain among the greats The 34-year-old has survived a fallow period to re-emerge as brilliant as in his prime

Ben Stokes the batsman is back, with a first Test hundred in two years. Ben Stokes the all-rounder is back, with five wickets in an innings as well. On Stokes, his Old Trafford efforts and a significant century: www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Joe Root’s history-making habits continue with rise to second-highest run scorer ever The 34-year-old surpassed three legends in one day as he cemented his place among the greats – and helped England strengthen their lead

Second only to Sachin, Joe Root goes past Ponting, Kallis and Dravid to become the second highest runscorer in Test cricket with a terrific 150. On Root and day three of England v India:
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Bayern Munich revive talks with Liverpool over Luis Diaz transfer Liverpool do not want to sell the Colombia international

Bayern Munich are back in talks for Luis Diaz. Liverpool still don't want to sell him:
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Man City strike James Trafford deal to add to Newcastle’s frustrating summer City have beaten Newcastle to the English shot-stopper, who will serve as cover for Ederson two years after leaving the Etihad Stadium to join Burnley

Manchester City strike a £27m deal with Burnley to buy James Trafford back. He will compete with Ederson for the No 1 spot. Another blow for Newcastle, who also made a £27m bid, in their difficult summer:
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The Ben Stokes revival spearheading England’s charge at Old Trafford The day after Liam Dawson rolled back the years with a vintage display, Ben Stokes’ five-for echoed his own golden age

A first five-wicket haul in eight years for Ben Stokes, capping his comeback as a bowler. On Stokes and day two of England v India:
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Hobbling hero: True extent of Rishabh Pant’s injury goes beyond blow to India The India vice-captain’s absence could be a huge blow for the tourists and their quest to overturn a 2-1 deficit against England in the five-match series

On a different kind of extraordinary innings by Rishabh Pant, India's hobbling hero:
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Liverpool complete signing of Hugo Ekitike after seeing off late Man United interest Liverpool have signed the Frenchman in a deal that could rise to £79m

Liverpool sign Hugo Ekitike for £69m. They think he has the potential to become one of the world's best strikers. Man Utd and Newcastle also wanted him: www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Liam Dawson’s triumphant return to the Test cricket fold underlines selection dilemma The spinner was handed a fourth cap eight years after his third, and what he may have expected to be his last

A moment for Liam Dawson to savour. A moment for county cricket, too. On Dawson's return to Test cricket, Pant's injury and Stokes v Gill and the first day of England v India:
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