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Jaime Redknapp praised Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and hailed him as the best midfielder in Premier League history.

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• De Bruyne inspire Man City win over Brighton
• Hailed as better than Lampard and Gerrard
• Foden growing under Belgian's guidance

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Belgian pulled out yet another classic performance against Brighton as he scored the opener for Pep Guardiola's side. After the match, Redknapp was all praises for De Bruyne and even went as far as calling him better than the likes of Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Yaya Toure. He also talked about Phil Foden and how the youngster is learning from the Belgian.

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• WHAT REDKNAPP SAID

  Speaking after the match with , Redknapp said: "It's the master and the master. With Phil Foden and what he is doing right now, he looks so good. He has always got the picture in his mind. Kevin De Bruyne for me, we have seen some greats, such as Gerrard, Lampard, Yaya Toure. But he is the top one. I think he does things that are out of this world. The passes that he has seen, there are not many that can do that. I am in awe of him every time I watch him.

  "You need good role models. It is great for Phil Foden to see Kevin De Bruyne every day. Just trying to learn and take something from him. There is no doubt that Phil Foden is playing so well because he has taken great lessons from Kevin De Bruyne."

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  De Bruyne has been a hit at City ever since he joined from Wolfsburg in 2015. Since then, the Belgian has gone on to become one of, if not the best, midfielders in the world. He has won the Premier League five times and has set them on the path to win the title yet again.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR DE BRUYNE?

  The 32-year-old has been pivotal for Guardiola in turning the tides of the Premier League title race and City will call upon him again when they take on Nottingham Forest on Sunday, April 28.

The legendary midfielder is sticking around for one more season, but there remain a number of unresolved issues in Catalunya

Xavi has decided to stay at Barcelona. Less than three full months after promising – repeatedly – in no uncertain terms, that he would leave the club at the end of the season, he has performed quite a dramatic U-turn, vowing to remain in charge until the end of his contract in 2025.

In the week since his announcement, the vibes around the club have been good. A Champions League-winning club legend is sticking around to try and win a second La Liga title in three years. It matters little to a section of supporters that Xavi is limited as a manager, or that Barca are still in a deep financial crisis. The man they wanted to stay in charge will remain at the helm.

At some point, though, reality has to hit. Xavi may have sworn to see out his contract, but the job is far from done. In fact, the manager has tunnelled further into an uncomfortable situation. And although he has the backing of the board, the grace of a portion of a fanbase, and apparent support from the dressing room, this is not merely a question of letting the good times roll.

This is, in fact, a very difficult job that will likely only get harder over the next 12 months, and Xavi will resume his Barca tenure with fires to put out everywhere. As such, GOAL has taken a look at some of the most difficult tasks at hand…

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  Win over the doubters

  The original fan reaction to Xavi's decision to leave was one of indifference. The Blaugrana faithful had taken in a team that looked void of ideas for the first five months of the season, as the manager's methods – ones that had been enough to win them the league in May 2023 – had broken down.

  The goodwill fostered by a club legend running the team seemed to be waning. Xavi's time was seemingly up.

  Things have since turned around, of course, with fans heard chanting his name during Barca's win over Valencia on Monday. Still, that does little to change the fact that this is a fanbase who are both disgruntled and confused.

  The Blaugrana are a shadow of their former selves as an institution, lacking in Catalan identity and devoid of big La Masia stars – at least those with any experience – that carried them through so many years of success.

  It doesn't help, either, that noisy neighbours Girona are ever-improving, while Real Madrid are on the rise once more. Barca fans need something to be excited about; Xavi has to bring that about.

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  Solve the injury crisis

  Jurgen Klopp once claimed that, in the midst of a Liverpool injury crisis, he thought there was a "witch in the building" at the Reds' training ground. The litany of fitness issues was, of course, more likely due to a combination of bad luck and poor squad management than supernatural activity, but Xavi might just share a similar feeling.

  Barca's fitness woes have been crippling at times this season, with the Blaugrana losing a number of key players due to a range of issues. Gavi has missed most of the season after tearing his ACL in November; Alejandro Balder has been out of action since January after undergoing hamstring surgery; Frenkie de Jong's ankle issues are becoming a real concern; Pedri still can't be trusted to play 90 minutes.

  There is such a thing as bad luck, but, more broadly, Xavi might simply have to be more shrewd with how he manages this squad. Barca have shouldered youngsters with heavy minutes for years, while some of the older heads have simply looked too tired. Xavi can have complaints about squad depth and fixture congestion, but more simply, he will have to be careful about managing minutes.

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  Embrace Laporta's outbursts

  Unsurprisingly, the Barcelona manager cannot control the voice of the man who employs him – and could just as easily fire him. But Joan Laporta has been on a PR tear of late, picking fights with everyone in the Spanish football landscape. In the past 12 months alone, he has gone to war with La Liga president Javier Tebas, released a video condemning Real Madrid and attacked referees in the press.

  He seems to make headlines every week for a new piece of drama, or novel offence. Barca is a massive media circus, and Laporta is at the centre of it all. Xavi, try as he might, cannot seriously affect the stream of consciousness ramblings of an avid Culer, but he will certainly have to learn how to ally himself with the club structure – especially given the fact they have so readily backed him when he perhaps should be out of a job.

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  Work within a tight budget

  In news that will shock almost nobody by now, Barca have financial woes to worry about. Laporta may have pulled every lever in existence, but Barca still find themselves in immense debt, and will likely have to continue to cut costs to stay afloat.

  How, exactly, that presents itself on the pitch remains to be seen, but it does seem that there isn't much room for investment in the squad right now. Barca struggled to register new signing Vitor Roque in January – only completing the deal once money was freed up thanks to a La Liga loophole after injured Gavi was ruled out for the rest of the season. That doesn't offer much hope if the Blaugrana are looking to piece together a summer of spending.

  They might, in fact, have to sell in order to revamp things, and there are options on that front. Raphinha, who can fetch a handsome return, does seem likely to depart. There is even talk that one of Gavi or Pedri could be let go to increase the budget. It seems unlikely, too, that loan duo Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix can be bought permanently. Xavi, therefore, might be working with a weaker squad next term.

Newcastle United are no stranger to a transfer saga involving a high-profile player and are now reportedly lining up a swoop to bring a talented star to St James' Park.

Newcastle United transfer updates…

Since taking over in the North East in late 2021, Eddie Howe has built a side for the city of Newcastle to be proud of as the Magpies continue to compete with the elite of English football, with the likes of Kieran Tripper, Nick Pope and Alexander Isak becoming iconic fixtures of his side at St James' Park.

In the summer, Tino Livramento has probably been the recent standout piece of business for the Magpies amid Sandro Tonali's ban; however, Howe may be wary that he will need to ensure further arrivals come through the door in January in light of his side's injury problems.

Pope, Sean Longstaff, Joe Willock, Sven Botman, Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Javier Manquillo, Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson and Matt Targett are all currently sidelined due to various issues, which will undoubtedly prompt PIF into discussions over potentially securing cover in several positions as their back luck with injuries continues to linger.

Newcastle could sign a £21m "special talent" to upgrade on Almiron

This “fantastic” £21m winger could be Newcastle United’s long-term replacement for Miguel Almiron.

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Between the sticks, Pope's absence has prompted the Magpies to look into bringing in a goalkeeper in January and reports suggest that free agent David De Gea would be open to a shock return to the Premier League to fill the void left by the England international.

The 33-year-old has been without a club since his emotional exit from Manchester United in the summer; nevertheless, Arsenal stopper Aaron Ramsdale is also someone who has been mentioned in connection with Newcastle as they look to ensure they have adequate options in the goalkeeper department.

Now, PIF look like they mean business as another encouraging update has emerged regarding another reported Magpies target.

Matias Soule eyed by Newcastle United

According to reports in Italy via Sport Witness, Newcastle United are ready to pay the fee needed to sign Juventus winger Matias Soule, who is currently on loan at Serie A outfit Frosinone. The outlet claim that the Old Lady's director Cristiano Giuntoli has previously travelled to England to handle interest in his services, with the Magpies alongside Crystal Palace cited as suitors for the Argentina Under-20 international.

Now, an update on proceedings has indicated that Juventus are keen to raise funds to bring in January arrivals and Soule could be made available for a fee of €25 million. Newcastle United 'above all' are keen to act to secure his signature and could now strike once they receive permission from Giuntoli.

Labelled a "fantastic talent" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, it is unclear whether a move for Soule could arise in January or next summer, with the latter seeming more likely due to his current loan status. Nevertheless, bringing Soule to the North East may prove to be a major statement of intent from Howe and co as Newcastle look to establish themselves as one of the elite in English football.

Mike Dodds' interim spell in charge of Sunderland looks to have ended in a whimper rather than a bang, the Black Cats losing 1-0 to Bristol City last time out with the Tyne and Wear side now gearing up to announce Tony Mowbray's successor imminently.

Mowbray's successor looks as though it could be former Rangers and QPR manager Michael Beale, a potential appointment met with many detractors owing to the 43-year-old's recent failures with the Gers and the fact he walked out on the Hoops just months into his tenure at Loftus Road to move to Ibrox.

Failing to get a deal over the line to secure the services of a left-field manager from afar in both Will Still and Kim Hellberg, Beale could still freshen things up and give the entire Sunderland squad a boost on his suspected arrival.

Jewison Bennette in particular will welcome the new appointment, a fresh set of eyes in the dug-out who could give the dynamic Costa Rican forward more first-team opportunities at the Stadium of Light soon.

Frozen out by Mowbray, the 19-year-old has shown glimpses of his quality for the Black Cats when used sporadically in the past.

Jewison Bennette's numbers for Sunderland

Rumoured to be loaned out in the coming transfer window, owing to just 79 minutes of senior action, Beale could give Bennette a lifeline by playing him in the first team more.

Described as a "flamboyant winger" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig on social media, Bennette has shone in patches on rare senior occasions for the Black Cats.

This season, the 19-year-old tricky attacker entertained the Sunderland masses with a dazzling cameo versus Southampton in a comprehensive early campaign 5-0 win.

Bennette had a part to play in adding more salt to the Saints' wound, only amassing seven touches – as per Sofascore – but assisting Chris Rigg's goal late into the game to make the scoreline even more embarrassing for Russell Martin's visitors.

Skilfully taking it past two Southampton defenders with outrageous showboating, his cross after pulling off the skills was also floated in expertly for Sunderland's 16-year-old midfielder to head home.

Bennette is yet to experience more first-team action this season, but has been impressive in the Premier League 2 during his short time at the Stadium of Light too – scoring two goals and assisting a further four from ten U21 appearances to date.

The bold left winger could be given a chance to impress in the first-team fold under Beale however, who has previously enhanced players in that very position at other clubs he's managed.

Why Bennette could benefit from Beale

In his previous job post at QPR, the divisive 43-year-old got the best out of former Arsenal man Chris Willock down the flanks who plays where Bennette operates.

Willock would become a man possessed under Beale, scoring six goals and picking up one assist under Beale's guidance in west London before Rangers came calling.

The goal output dried up after for QPR's number seven without the 43-year-old in the dug-out, only helping himself to one more assist during the entire rest of the 2022-23 season with zero goals scored.

Football journalist Jack Austwicke described Bennette as "hungry" and having a desire to "want to learn earlier in the year when speaking to Football League World, and so the Costa Rican forward will hope he can push on and advance his game under new potential Black Cats boss Beale by showing his eagerness and willingness to make strides.

Bennette won't come in and displace the likes of Jack Clarke – the ex-Leeds United winger into double figures for the season already with ten goals – but the new Sunderland manager will want to utilise his squad more effectively than Mowbray.

He can start that by giving Bennette far more first-team chances, hoping to work his Willock magic on the promising attacker.

Manchester United coach Steve McClaren will reportedly remain with the club past this summer even if Erik ten Hag is shown the door.

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• Ratcliffe likely to get rid of coaching staff
• Steven McClaren won't be given the sack
• Has a good relationship with top brass

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Man Utd have suffered through the entirety of the season and with new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company INEOS looking to make positive changes at the club, it is expected that Ten Hag and his coaching staff along with a few players will be shown the door. However, as per The Mirror, McClaren is set to escape the cull.

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• THE EXPLANATION

  As per the report, McClaren holds a special relationship with Sir Dave Brailsford of INEOS and has earned the admiration of the club's top brass. McClaren and Brailsford reportedly developed a bond earlier on when McClaren had invited the cycling guru to talk with his Derby side a few years ago.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  McClaren was also picked as the choice to take over from Ten Hag by the ownership if they were forced to show the door to the Dutchman before the end of the season. However, with the Red Devils having reached the FA Cup final, Ratcliffe and company decided to stick with the 54-year-old.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

  The rest of the season, especially the FA Cup final on May 25 against Manchester City, will determine whether Ten Hag will remain at the helm of the club next season or be given the sack, with a year still remaining on his contract.

Ollie Palmer sat down with GOAL to discuss his ever-changing life at Wrexham and the "surreal" experiences that come with playing for the club.

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• Wrexham star Palmer speaks to GOAL
• Striker opens up on life at the club
• Recently spotted at Met Gala

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 32-year-old striker signed with Wrexham in January 2022 and quickly became a fan-favorite with the club. He's been crucial to the club's back-to-back promotions, having scored 41 goals in 118 appearances to help lead the Welsh club from the National League all the way up to League One.

  Wrexham's rise has come with the eyes of the world on the club thanks to its ownership group. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have turned the Welsh club into a Hollywood juggernaut, largely thanks to FX's series "Welcome to Wrexham", which has allowed fans all over the world to follow the team's rise.

  As a result, players like Palmer have become international celebrities, opening doors to opportunities that are unfathomable for players in the lower leagues. Palmer, for example, recently was spotted at an afterparty for the Met Gala, and the striker told GOAL that even he finds the whole situation to be surreal.

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  "Yeah, I mean the Met Gala after-party was pretty surreal," Palmer told GOAL. "Me and my wife got ourselves in there and just enjoyed the performance from Raye. It was a pretty surreal experience. It was really cool to be there and kind of enjoy that environment.

  "With Rob and Ryan, they're so approachable. They're so genuine and they make you feel so comfortable. And after a few years of building a relationship with them, it must sound so stupid, but it just becomes kind of really normal.

  "I just think they're both great guys. They're both genuine. They're there for you, they reach out. They're both very busy guys, so for them to be able to make so much time for not only myself, but the rest of the lads, it just shows how much they think of Wrexham and the football club."

  He added:" I knew I'd signed for Ryan and Rob's football club. They've put us on a show which has been broadcasted around the world and it's fun. I'd be lying if I didn't say it wasn't fun, but you just kind of grow to get used to it, really.

  "It's not just happened overnight, has it? The show's been going on now for the last three years and you just become accustomed to how everyone's been treated."

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  Palmer went on to praise both of the club's owners, offering specific examples of how involved the duo are.

  McElhenney was recently with the team for its celebratory Las Vegas trip, where he linked up with the players to put a stamp on a promotion season. Reynolds, meanwhile, is never too far, either, with Palmer offering a story to show just how close the actor is with the players at the club.

  "When I was injured and I found myself out of the team, coming back from injury, a lot of people don't reach out to you when you're not in the team," Palmer said. "When you're scoring and when you're winning games, you'll hear from everyone, but Ryan reached out to me about three weeks in and he just said, 'Keep going Olly, I can't wait to see you back out there, we need you,' and that meant a lot because he didn't have to do that. Not even some of my own best mates have done that! That just shows how down-to-earth they are and how much they care.

  "Just two good guys that get along with everyone, not just myself, they get along with everyone."

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Prior to playing for Wrexham, Palmer, too, had quite a rise through the leagues. After spending the first five years of his career in the Conference League. Palmer played in League Two with Mansfield Town, Leyton Orient, Lincoln City and Crawley Town. He then played two seasons in League One with AFC Wimbledon before signing with Wrexham in 2022.

Arsenal now reportedly find themselves in pole position to sign a £60 million star as a report from the English press shares news this week.

Edu's rumoured transfer plans for January

Gunners sporting director Edu and club chiefs are rumoured to be interested in a new striker, midfielder and two full-backs as we approach January (The Independent).

Romano shares "internal" Arsenal talks over signing creator loved by Rice

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However, after spending over £200 million in the summer, Arsenal will have to tread with caution surrounding FFP regulations, and not fly too close to the sun.

It's believed manager Mikel Arteta may be forced to compromise on a couple of the aforementioned positions. Other reports suggest that Arsenal are keen to sign Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz, with Thomas Partey proving unreliable when it comes injuries this season.

The Ghanaian will travel to represent his country at AFCON next year, which will leave them a bit short in the middle of the park, while both Mohamed Elneny and Jorginho's deals expire in the summer.

In terms of a striker, Arsenal's main target appears to be Brentford star Ivan Toney. The 27-year-old was one of the Premier League's top goalscorers last season, and Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Arsenal are holding internal talks over signing Toney next month.

Bees director Lee Dykes, speaking to the press recently, has also admitted the Englishman could leave Brentford "very shortly".

"There will be lots of interest in Ivan in January," Dykes told club media (via 90min).

"Naturally, there should be. He was the third-highest Premier League goalscorer last season – one of them [Harry Kane] has gone to Germany now, so he’s up there as one of the best strikers in the division. He is in the top five in the world, in my opinion.

"So there should be interest, and maybe the time comes very shortly that Ivan moves on to another club. But they will have to pay a decent transfer fee to acquire his services because he is some talent.”

The north Londoners appear a very viable destination for Toney mid-season, with the forward set to return from his ban for alleged gambling breaches mid-way through January.

Arsenal in pole position for Toney

According to The Independent and reliable journalist Miguel Delaney, Arsenal are "leading the chase" to sign Toney in January despite the presence of Chelsea and Tottenham.

In a further boost, Brentford are willing to do business, as highlighted by Dykes' public statement, but interested clubs will have to pay an initial £60 million to sign him – which could rise to £80m with add-ons.

£60m could actually be a reasonable fee where Arsenal are concerned, especially since Sky Sports were claiming he'd cost around £100m. Toney's 20-goal haul last term isn't the only draw for Arsenal either, with Jermaine Pennant even once tipping him to be a "better Ian Wright".

“I’ve said a few times that Toney would be a great signing for Arsenal," said the former Liverpool star (via TEAMtalk and The Express).

"He’d be a newer, better Ian Wright! It would be a walk in the park for him and he’d boost Arsenal."

Domino's have mocked Manchester City by promising to give 115 free pizzas to Manchester United fans at this weekend's FA Cup final.

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• Man Utd fans to receive pizza at Wembley
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  City are facing the prospect of being punished for their alleged 115 financial breaches and Domino's have now announced that they will give away 115 "Financial Free Pizzas" to United supporters ahead of the FA Cup final. Red Devils fans simply need to turn up at Dominos' Wembley store, wearing a red kit, and ask for their "Financial Free Pizza".

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  The pizzas will be served exclusively in blue boxes, in another nod to City. The 115 pizzas will all be small, with a cheese and tomato topping. Domino's have made it clear they are available only on a first-come-first-serve basis.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  City won the Premier League title last weekend and will be aiming to seal a domestic double this weekend at Wembley. United, by comparison, finished eighth in the table, 31 points behind their bitter rivals.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The FA Cup final will take place on Sunday as both City and United go in search of the final trophy of their respective seasons. It's understood that Erik ten Hag's job as Manchester United manager is in serious jeopardy, regardless of the result at Wembley.

Erik ten Hag’s team is seventh in the Premier League after 17 matches, but their seven losses show that this season has been far from smooth sailing.

The only positive from this season for Manchester United is that they have only conceded 1.24 goals per game on average, and Andre Onana has the joint most clean sheets.

However, the fact that United have been forced to field 35-year-old Jonny Evans six times this season in the Premier League highlights the need for centre-back reinforcements.

Man Utd transfers latest – Jean-Clair Todibo

Fabrizio Romano took to X this week to state that Jean-Clair Todibo has been on Man United’s list of transfer targets since June.

According to Transfermarkt, the Nice defender has a value of £30m, but the French side are reportedly asking for at least £35m.

However, the 23-year-old has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, and the London club has recently opened talks with Todibo, but the deal is expected to be complex.

Jean-Claire Todibo’s style of play

United legend Nemanja Vidic joined the club halfway through the 2005/06 Premier League season for £7m and the Red Devils could repeat that trick by signing Todibo in January, who has the potential to transform the United backline just like the Serbian did during his eight-year spell at Old Trafford.

The ex-Barcelona defender has the perfect blend of on-the-ball ability, defensive security, and athleticism, which makes the centre-back a complete player who can fit in any system. Furthermore, according to Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, Todibo is “one of the most underrated CBs in Europe,” and based on the table below that shows his stats compared to centre-backs in the top European leagues, it is difficult to disagree.

Todibo would slot into the right centre-back position at United and instantly elevate the team's ability to progress the play through the defence. The signing of Onana in the summer indicated that Ten Hag wishes to use his keeper in buildup and when playing out from the back, however, some of the current crop isn't equipped for the philosophy.

As you can see by the stats, the France star is among the most elite defenders for his ball-playing skills. Luke Shaw is currently the only defender that can consistently and effectively progress the play in the backline, and Todibo could take on a similar role to what Jurien Timber did under Ten Hag at Ajax.

Lisandro Martinez is also set to return soon, and he would walk straight into the left centre-back role. Due to the Argentine’s lack of speed and ability to cover ground, Todibo would be the perfect partner for United’s number six, as he has the capacity to use his acceleration to recover quickly and stop dribblers in transition.

Overall, Todibo is the definition of a Ten Hag signing, and he would form a formidable partnership with Martinez. The duo would tick every box and allow the boss to play much closer to the style he impressed with at Ajax. At just £35m, the 23-year-old would be an absolute bargain and transform United.

The USMNT will have welcomed news that Christian Pulisic is set to avoid an energy-sapping trip to Australia with AC Milan ahead of the Copa America.

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• Rossoneri heading Down Under
• Set to face Roma in Perth
• American star will not make squad

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  While the 2023-24 campaign has come to close for the Serie A giants, they still have one more fixture left on their schedule. As part of efforts to increase the club’s global appeal, a post-season journey Down Under has been arranged.

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  Milan, with Stefano Pioli no longer filling the role of head coach at San Siro, are due to face domestic rivals Roma in Perth on Friday. Daniele Bonera is set to take over as manager on a caretaker basis for that contest, and he will have a depleted squad at his disposal.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  According to , MLS-bound Olivier Giroud and veteran defender Simon Kjaer will not figure in the travelling party. Decisions are yet to be made on Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez, as they have Euro 2024 duty fast approaching with Portugal and France respectively.

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  It is also claimed that Pulisic will stay behind in Europe as he is busy with commercial initiatives in Milan. That is music to the ears of the United States camp as they ready themselves for the start of a Copa America event on June 20 that will take place on home soil.