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Review of the Day
Contracts
Chelsea have given their star young right-back Reece James a new deal that will not expire until 2028.
Millwall academy product Isaac Olaofe has signed a long term contract with the club.
Transfers
Walsall have signed two free agents. Former Chelsea youngster Jacob Maddox has joined after being released by Vitoria Guimaraes and teenage striker Jonas Mukuna has also joined after a lengthy trial period, spending the entirety of pre-season with Walsall.
Former Manchester City winger Nolito has found a new club in LaLiga2 as the veteran free agent has signed for UD Ibiza.
Possibly the worst goalkeeper ever to play in the Premier League has hung up his gloves. West Ham United flop Roberto, who cost Manuel Pellegrini his job due to his stubborn refusal to drop him, has retired at the age of 36.
Injury Round Up
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been forced to have the knee surgery he was hoping to avoid after attempting to train. The selective external arthroscopic meniscectomy was said to be “a complete success” but the 29-year-old is almost certain to miss the World Cup this winter as he recovers.
Manchester City’s former Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker is a doubt for the next few games after being taken off against Aston Villa with an injury. The England international also missed City’s open training session on Monday leaving him a doubt.
Job Changes
Burton Albion are searching for a new manager after Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink quit with the club rooted to the foot of the League One table. The Brewers have managed just 1 point in their 7 league matches this season. Dino Maamria will take interim charge of the team.
Manchester City have poached Ryan DeFreitas from Leicester City to become their first-team performance analyst for training. DeFreitas originally joined the Foxes back in 2013 as a performance analysis and recruitment intern before rising to become their Lead Academy Performance Analyst.
Disciplinary Charges
Police have launched an investigation after former Everton youngster Hallam Hope was “viciously assaulted” and left with “serious injuries” after playing for Oldham Athletic against Chesterfield. The incident happened in the staff car park after the game and Chesterfield have admitted that they are aware of an allegation relating to one of their players. Hope had to be taken to hospital and will be out of action “for some weeks” according to a Latics…
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