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Lee Carsley closes in on England job to replace Gareth Southgate as permanent manager - Paper Round
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Published 13/09/2024 at 06:21 GMT+1
England’s interim manager Lee Carsley could be given the job on a permanent basis, while Everton boss Sean Dyche is yet to be given any certainty of his future with the Premier League club, and the prospective takeover by John Textor continues to make slow progress. Elsewhere, Barcelona may struggle to register Dani Olmo for the next half of the season.
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Carsley on course for England role
Under-21 manager Lee Carsley appears to be close to taking over as England’s manager.
The Sun reports that two games into his tenure, Carsley has done his chances no harm with two victories.
The paper writes: "Lee Carsley is ready to take on the massive pressure that comes with the England job.
"The interim manager is increasingly likely to replace Gareth Southgate full-time after two wins in his first two games.
"Carsley has six Nations League games to make his mark.
"England ran out 2-0 winners against the Irish on Saturday and then Finland on Tuesday.
"Next, The Three Lions are at home to Greece on October 10 before travelling to Helsinki to face Finland three days later."
Everton takeover rumbles on
Everton’s proposed takeover by John Textor is not as close as some may think.
The Mirror reports that the club released a statement that pours cold water on the idea a deal is imminent.
The paper states: “Everton have distanced themselves from comments from prospective owner John Textor, who claims his buy-out is close.
“Textor, who owns 45% of Crystal Palace and clubs in France, Belgium and Brazil, has entered a period of exclusivity with current Blues owner Farhad Moshiri and has until November 30 to conclude a deal.
“They feel that while discussions are progressing, both sides still have issues to resolve. Interim CEO Colin Chong issued a statement, claiming Textor was merely expressing his own personal views.
“The Blues are bottom of the Premier League without a point and Chong says everyone is focused on supporting them ahead of Saturday evening’s tough game at Aston Villa.”
Dyche future uncertain
Everton manager Sean Dyche is not sure about staying on at the club despite keeping them up.
The Daily Mail reports that while Dyche has impressed at Everton, talks are not making progress.
The paper explains: “Everton head coach Sean Dyche's long-term future at the club remains unclear heading into the final eight months of his contract.
“Mail Sport has learned that the club's hierarchy, in its current guise, have shown a willingness to extend the 53-year-old's contract and have expressed their openness to do so.
“But so far there has been no breakthrough amid the ongoing on and off-the-pitch difficulties at Goodison Park.
“There is an acknowledgement behind the scenes at Everton that Dyche has successfully steered the team through one of its most turbulent periods in the club's history.”
Barca face Olmo trouble
Barcelona could struggle to register Dani Olmo for the second half of the current season.
The Athletic believes that “Rule 77” allowed Olmo to be registered for the first half of the campaign, but more money is needed to keep him available in 2025.
The paper notes: “Barcelona’s salary limit has been significantly raised by La Liga - to €426 million (£359m; $470m) from €204m - although the club will still have to manoeuvre financially to register summer signing Dani Olmo for the second half of this season.
“Last January, they used La Liga’s rule 77, which allows clubs to replace long-term injured players, with new Brazilian signing Vitor Roque taking the place of sidelined midfielder Gavi.
“After Araujo was injured playing for Uruguay at the Copa America in June, rule 77 was used to register Martinez. And it was used again in late August to temporarily register €60 million new arrival Olmo when defender Andreas Christensen was injured.
“[Joan] Laporta said last week that he expects Barcelona to raise enough money in the coming months to raise their salary limit to a level which would be above their current expenditure on salaries. That would allow them to return to the ‘1:1 rule’ - when all money raised by the club can be spent on new players.”
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