Man Utd plot Liverpool hijack as £34m star ‘open to Old Trafford move’ despite Reds ‘agreement’

Manchester United are reportedly plotting the hijack of Giorgi Mamardashvili s agreed transfer to Liverpool with the goalkeeper said to be open to a move to Old Trafford this summer.

Liverpool are looking to make Mamardashvili their first signing of the summer having been snubbed by midfield target Martin Zubimendi.

Mamardashvili has emerged as one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe and he shone for Georgia at Euro 2024.

claimed Liverpool have ‘agreed a deal in principle’ with Valencia, while a Premier League rival have been ‘chosen’ as his loan club.

‘HITC reported earlier this week that Liverpool were pursuing Mamardashvili. The Merseyside giants see him as the long-term replacement for Alisson Becker.

‘The long-serving Braz…

Sandro Tonali far from ‘perfect’ on second debut as Newcastle better off without him

There were 308 days between Sandro Tonali s 12th appearance for Newcastle and his 13th as the £55m midfield made his long-awaited comeback from his self-inflicted football ban in the Carabao Cup clash against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Firmly in the Like A New Signing camp usually reserved for players returning from long injury absences, manager Eddie Howe said earlier this week that Tonali feels as though he needs to repay everyone for the trust we ve shown in him having missed the majority of his first season starting with what the Italian will have felt like was his second debut for the Magpies.

The first landed him the Toonali moniker courtesy of the Newcastle fans, whose concerns over his hefty transfer fee were immediately put to bed.

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Man City FFP: Pundit reveals ‘huge player exodus’ verdict as ‘biggest worry’ for fans is clear

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson insists he doubts there will be a huge player exodus next summer if they are found guilty of FFP breaches.

Pep Guardiola recently declared himself happy that the hearing into the 115 charges facing the citizens starts soon and hopes there will be a swift conclusion for everyone’s sake.

The champions are continuing their quest for an unprecedented fifth straight crown under a cloud, having won two titles since Premier League charges they vehemently deny were laid in February 2023.

An independent commission is set to rule on the charges at some stage this season, with recent reports saying the hearing could begin as early as mid-September.

Speaking about that development for the first time, boss Guardiola said tow…

Everton to sack Dyche? Toffees tipped to appoint Moyes after ‘very worrying’ form

Everton could re-appoint David Moyes if they decide to sack Sean Dyche this season, according to former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker

The Toffees prop up the Premier League table after losing all four of their matches so far, with Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Aston Villa the second successive game where Everton have surrendered a 2-0 lead.

It is the first time since 1958 that have lost their first four league games and they will be hoping for a change of fortune next week against winless Leicester, who also let slip a two-goal lead in Saturday’s draw at Crystal Palace.

Everton did manage to draw against Southampton in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday night before losing on penalties to Russell Martin s side.

That has piled further pres…

Howe finally starts Tonali v Man City as crucial Newcastle star confirms contract extension is ‘close’

Sandro Tonali has been handed his first Premier League start of the season as Newcastle United host champions Manchester City.

Tonali was handed a lengthy suspension last year for breaking gambling rules and made his return to the pitch against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.

head coach Eddie Howe has brought the Italian off the bench in the last three Premier League matches.

At long last, Tonali has been brought into the starting XI for the huge match against Man City on Saturday, with Sean Longstaff dropping to the bench.

Captain Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton partner the former AC Milan star in a strong midfield against Pep Guardiola s side.

Newcastle suffered their first defeat of the season at Fulham last week and will need to be much …

Lakers vs Nuggets Game 2 Predictions, Odds, Props & Same-Game Parlay

As for the series odds market, the Nuggets 1-0 lead has propelled them from -160 favorites to -260 to advance in the . Denver has the second shortest , and that price has been shortened from +240 to +180 in light of their Game 1 victory.

LAL vs DEN Betting Analysis

As good as Jokic was in Game 1, and he was brilliant, LeBron James had a three-point attempt to tie the game with 45 seconds left. Ultimately James shot didn t fall, but the second half adjustments the Lakers made could set them up for future success.

LA cut a 21 point deficit down to three points on two separate occasions, but could never even the score. James finished with 26 points, 12 boards and nine assists, while Anthony Davis poured in 40 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

From down 21 to losin…

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Connecticut Will Issue Cease-and-Desist Letter to Bovada

is the latest state to take a hardline stance against Bovada.

A representative for Connecticut s Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division confirmed with Sports Betting Dime that it will be sending a a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada, an illegally operating offshore sportsbook and online casino, within the next week.

It will likely be the second cease-and-desist letter sent to Bovada since last May, as on May 29.

Connecticut Department Confirms Letter

Sports Betting Dime reached out to the Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division last week to determine if the state had any plans to address Bovada following the Michigan Gaming Control Board s notice.

A representative from the division today notified Sports Betting Dime that the depart…

Massachusetts Regulators Set Sports Betting Limitation Meeting Date

A much-anticipated public roundtable on the practice of limiting sports betting customers finally has a set date.

The Gaming Commission will host a roundtable on limiting sports betting customers on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The commission has been discussing the potential for a new meeting for the last month after the majority of licensed sports betting operators skipped out on the first roundtable held earlier this year.

The commission is expecting all sportsbook operators to attend the meeting.

Meeting Will Feature Industry Experts, Licensed Operators

The meeting will likely be split into two portions. Sports bettors and industry professionals will speak during one half of the meeting and the licensed sports betting operators will be able to speak in the other.

'That's the aim' – Harry Kane reveals Cristiano Ronaldo target ahead of England's Nations League tie with Ireland | Goal.com

Harry Kane is ready to move on following a difficult Euro 2024 campaign and explains why he's hoping to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo.

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