Paul Scholes has suggested Senne Lammens is yet to prove he's a suitable fit at Old Trafford.
The Belgian joined Manchester United last year in a late-summer deal after both Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir fell out of favour.
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When United entered the market for a new goalkeeper, they went as far as agreeing personal terms with Emiliano Martinez, before eventually favouring youth over experience and signing Lammens from Royal Antwerp.
Martinez has since joined Chelsea, while Lammens was swiftly made the Red Devils' No.1.

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Aston Villa host **** nal at Villa Park on Monday looking to respond after a 4-0 opening-weekend defeat at Brighton, a result that left Unai Emery's side without a point or a shot on target.
The visit of the champions arrives amid significant summer turnover at Villa Park, with several new signings in line to feature for the first time.
Leon Bailey, Amadou Onana (knee), Johan Manzambi (knee) and Brian Madjo (ankle/foot) are all unavailable, and Joao Gomes is suspended. Tammy Abraham is a doubt with a groin/hip issue. Ollie Watkins departed the club this summer, adding to the selection questions facing Emery in attack.
Zion Suzuki, a £30 million signing from Parma, is expected to make his Villa debut in goal after Marco Bizot started the defeat at Brighton. Leon Goretzka, who joined the club on Thursday, is set to come straight into midfield in place of the suspended Gomes, partnering Boubacar Kamara. Nicolas Jackson is also in line for his first involvement, leading the line in Watkins' absence, with John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía and George Hemmings providing support behind him.
Aston Villa possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Lindelöf, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Goretzka; McGinn, Buendía, Hemmings; Jackson

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Aston Villa travel to the American Express Stadium on Sunday afternoon to open their Premier League campaign against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Unai Emery's side finished fourth and won the Europa League last season, but a summer of major departures and a troubled pre-season — five defeats in seven matches, including the UEFA Super Cup final loss to PSG — has left question marks over how quickly the new-look squad can find its feet.
Amadou Onana remains a long-term absentee, ruled out until at least the spring after a serious knee injury sustained while representing Belgium at the World Cup. Johan Manzambi, signed this summer, is still yet to make a competitive appearance for the club because of a knee issue picked up at the same tournament, though he may have a chance of returning before the September international break.
João Gomes, another summer arrival, sustained a calf injury in the Super Cup final and is targeting a return around 5 September against Hull City. Brian Madjo, the 17-year-old who impressed against PSG before being forced off with his own injury, is unlikely to be available before September. Leon Bailey is also out with a muscle problem.
Tammy Abraham was withdrawn after slipping awkwardly against Borussia Mönchengladbach last weekend and there has been no official update on his condition since. Alejandro Garnacho has not featured since sustaining a facial injury in a friendly on 5 August and his clearance through concussion protocols remains uncertain, though a place on the bench has not been ruled out.

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Aston Villa have been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha.
Palhinha is expected to leave Bayern this summer after spending last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.
Villa sporting director Damian Vidagany has confirmed that the club are in talks with Bayern over Palhinha.
"We need a player for midfield because Amadou Onana is out for the entire season – and Joao Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans," he told Bild.
"We are in talks, but there is currently no agreement. If something should happen, it will always be on the basis of the great respect we have for FC Bayern.

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Bayern Munich's ongoing quest to offload João Palhinha- as well as Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza- reportedly got a boost via interest from Aston Villa. The Villans, who Bayern beat 2-1 in a recent friendly, have lost star midfielders Amadou Onana to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United. Despite the recent addition of the impressive João Gomes, they need more personnel and Palhinha is a concrete target of theirs.
That last tidbit of news is something Damián Vidagany, Aston Villa's sporting director, confirmed to Bild reporter Nico Linner.
"We need a midfielder because Amadou Onana will be out for the entire season, and João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans," Vidagany stated (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement. If anything does happen, it will always be on the basis of the big respect we have for FC Bayern. Our clubs are friends, and our relationship with Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and all the other people in charge is excellent. That is why I cannot and do not want to comment on any further details."
Of course, the problem is immediately apparent. Aston Villa wish to obtain a one year stopgap until Onana returns from his unfortunate injury, while Bayern wish to offload Palhinha permanently. How the two clubs reconcile that issue remains to be seen.
Perhaps the Bavarians will be willing to acquiesce and settle for a loan deal after all. The issue with Palhinha is that the club likely amortized the €51 million transfer fee and is still paying it to this day. If any potential loan deal can cover this year's amortization as well as the player's wages, perhaps the Bavarians would be willing to accept such a deal.

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BILD have confirmed that Damián Vidagany, Aston Villa's director of football, revealed their interest in signing FC Bayern's João Palhinha.
"We need a midfielder because Amadou Onana will be out for the entire season," the Villains' chief said after yesterday's friendly clash.
"João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans. We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement.
"If anything does happen [regarding a transfer], it will always be on the basis of the big respect we have for FC Bayern.
"Our clubs are friends, and our relationship with Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and all the other people in charge is excellent.

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Leeds have confirmed the signing of James Trafford from Manchester City for an undisclosed club record fee, reported to be £40 million ($53.8 million) plus bonuses.
Trafford has agreed a five-year contract, while the deal eclipses the £36 million Leeds paid Hoffenheim for Georginio Rutter in January 2023 and also makes him the world's fourth most expensive goalkeeper.
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea for £72 million), Alisson Becker (Roma to Liverpool, £67 million) and Andre Onana (Inter Milan to Manchester United, £47.2 million) are the only keepers to have cost more.
"Leeds United are delighted to confirm the signing of James Trafford," the club said in a statement.
"The 23-year-old England international arrives as our third permanent addition of the summer transfer window, after the acquisitions of Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic, and becomes the most expensive British goalkeeper in history."

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Since the 2018 World Cup, Jordan Pickford has been a fixture in the England team.
He has kept 44 clean sheets in his 91 caps and has made 33 major tournament appearances, including two European Championship finals.
The Everton goalkeeper will be 34 by the time of the next major tournament, Euro 2028, begins - so it is only natural for thoughts to turn to who could take over from him.
The other goalkeepers in England's World Cup squad were Nottingham Forest's Dean Henderson - who was regarded as the second-choice as he played in the third-place play-off - and James Trafford of Manchester City.
Trafford is closing in on a £40m move to Leeds United that will make the 23-year-old one of the most expensive goalkeepers in history - only Kepa Arrizabalaga (£68m), Alisson (£62m) and Andre Onana (£43m) have cost more.

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Aston Villa needed a quick response in the market. Instead, they have run into another closed door. According to TeamTalk, Villa made contact with Manchester United over Mason Mount, only to be told there is no deal to be done.
That matters because Villa’s midfield picture has changed sharply. Amadou Onana’s ruptured cruciate knee ligament, suffered at the World Cup, leaves a major hole for most of the coming season. On top of that, Youri Tielemans is heading to Old Trafford after Manchester United triggered his £35m release clause. For Unai Emery, this is no minor reshuffle. It is a problem in the centre of the pitch, and it needs fixing properly.
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Mount looked like a sensible enquiry. He is 27, he knows the Premier League, and he still has the technical quality to fit into an ambitious side. His Manchester United career has been damaged by injuries since his £60m move from Chelsea in 2023, with only 72 appearances and seven goals across three seasons. Even so, the idea that United would simply wave him through never fully rang true.
He has two years left on a contract worth £250,000 a week, and the latest line is that he wants to stay and fight for his place. United, under Michael Carrick, are rebuilding parts of the midfield and clearly see Mount as someone worth keeping around for a season where Champions League football should create more demand for rotation and depth.

Manchester United have signed veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer from rivals Leeds United.
The 35-year-old Wales international turned down a new deal at Elland Road, instead signing a two-year contract with an option for a further 12 months at Old Trafford, where he will serve as Senne Lammens’ back-up.
Darlow expressed his pride in the move, stating: "I am extremely proud to sign for Manchester United. I’m joining an excellent group of goalkeepers and I’m really looking forward to all pushing each other to ensure that we maintain the highest standards, which this club demands.
“This is a really special opportunity; everyone can see what an exciting time it is for the club and I cannot wait to play my part in supporting my team mates and helping to drive the group forwards."
Darlow’s arrival comes as Lammens’ current back-up Altay Bayindir is expected to leave United, having been linked with a return to his native Turkey. United also opted to send Andre Onana back out on loan to Turkish side Trabzonspor earlier this month. Veteran Tom Heaton, 40, signed a new one-year deal earlier this summer.

Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain are exploring a summer move to re-sign Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne, with the French club actively considering triggering a release clause in his contract. Unai Emery is at Villa Park. This move would mark a full-circle moment for the 32-year-old defender, who previously played at Parc des Princes from 2013 to 2016. Digne’s profile has risen considerably in recent years, highlighted by his prominent role for France during their successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in North America. He played the full 90 minutes in Les Bleus’ 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco, helping secure a semi-final berth against Spain.
PSG have identified Digne as an ideal solution to strengthen their defensive depth, and the release clause in his current Villa contract allows PSG to bypass direct club-to-club negotiations.
For Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, PSG’s interest in Digne adds to an already complex summer window. The Midlands club are currently battling to keep key first-team players, fending off ***** nal’s pursuit of Morgan Rogers so far and rejecting lowball offers from Italy for goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Additionally, a long-term ACL injury to midfielder Amadou Onana has forced Villa into the market for Johan Manzambi as they prepare to bid farewell to Youri Tielemans, who is set to join Manchester United.
Losing a dependable and experienced full-back like Digne due to a sudden activation of a release clause would further complicate Villa’s squad planning. However, with the defender currently focused on international duty, no definitive decision will be made until France’s World Cup campaign concludes.

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens had a Friday he will never forget in his life.
Lammens has enjoyed a very successful first season at Old Trafford, where he has secured the starting spot in goal.
Manchester United fans have been impressed by his composure and his ability to dominate his area in a way that his predecessors, Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, could not.
As a result, he was called up to the Belgian national team's World Cup squad and had started every game on the bench.
Nonetheless, during his nation's quarter-final against Spain, he came on for the final 19 minutes after Thibaut Courtois was substituted due to injury.

Belgium will face Spain in the second quarter-final of the World Cup on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with the winner securing a place in the semi-finals against France.
Belgium arrive at this stage on an 18-match unbeaten run and have been impressive going forward. Although their defence has shown some vulnerability—conceding five goals in their last six matches—their attack has been highly productive, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
In the group stage, they drew 1-1 with Egypt and 0-0 with Iran before registering a convincing 5-1 win over New Zealand. Their performances improved in the knockout rounds, where they edged Senegal 3-2 and then beat the USA 4-1.
Belgium have suffered a major setback in midfield. Amadou Onana has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after tearing his ACL during the Round of 16 victory over the USA.
To compensate, manager Rudi Garcia is expected to bring in Hans Vanaken as a possible replacement alongside Youri Tielemans in midfield.

INGLEWOOD, CA — Belgium will be short-handed against European champion Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after it was confirmed midfielder Amadou Onana tore his right ACL in the round of 16 win over the U.S. men's national team.
Onana was on crutches after Belgium's 4-1 win over the USMNT, and Red Devils coach Rudi Garcia had sounded pessimistic the Aston Villa player would be able to play again in the World Cup. Tests later confirmed it.
"This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team," Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene said on Tuesday, July 7. "We immediately consulted with Amadou and with Aston Villa to agree on the best approach to his recovery. Over the coming days, we will jointly determine the next steps in his medical treatment and rehabilitation."
Hacene said Onana would stay with the team through the quarterfinals. Belgium plays Spain in the quarters on Friday, July 10, in Los Angeles. The winner of that game will play France in the semifinals on Tuesday, July 14.
The injury happened early in the round of 16 match. In the 18th minute, Onana was challenging for the ball with USMNT star Christian Pulisic when they collided. Onana immediately went down to the ground, holding his right knee as he called for the Belgian staff to come on the field to ***** ist him.

The knockout stages of World Cup 2026 are in full swing, meaning teams will be praying not to suffer any untimely injury setbacks in their quest for global glory.
Some of the big injury sagas heading into the tournament have come to happy endings, with Lamine Yamal now a regular fixture for Spain after returning to full fitness, while injury-ridden Neymar was able to get some minutes in what will likely be his final World Cup, before Brazil's elimination at the hands of Norway.
However, many nations are still sweating over major concerns to top players. England have been without Reece James for their last three matches, with this blow turning into a full-blown injury crisis at right-back after Djed Spence and Jarell Quansah also reporting issues.
Spain have also been dealing with a double injury blow after wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino suffered setbacks during their third group outing against Uruguay, while Belgium's Amadou Onana has been ruled out for the tournament after suffering an ACL injury.
See below for a full list of key injuries at this year's World Cup.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, who injured his right knee in the 19th minute of Monday's 4-1 win against the United States in the round of 16, will miss the remainder of the World Cup.
In a statement released by the Belgian soccer federation, team doctor Brahim Hacene said medical examinations confirmed that Onana ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee.
“This is devastating news,” Hacene said, “both for him personally and for the team.”
The 24-year-old Onana appeared in four games at the World Cup for Belgium, and made his second start of the tournament against the Americans. Onana also played in two games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and scored a goal in a 5-2 blowout win over the U.S. in a World Cup warmup match in March. He was replaced in the 21st minute on Monday by Hans Vanaken, who scored one of Belgium's four goals.
Onana has been with Aston Villa of the Premier League since 2024, and previously played for Everton.

Amadou Onana’s World Cup is over. Worse still, his season is in tatters before it even began. The Belgium midfielder snapped his anterior cruciate ligament during a brutal knockout clash against the United States, leaving Unai Emery with a massive, gaping hole in the center of his pitch. Villa are returning to Europe’s elite tier, and they need a physical anchor right now.
VIGO, SPAIN – MAY 23: Ilaix Moriba of Celta Vigo celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Sergio Carreira during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and Sevilla FC at Estadio Abanca-Balaidos on May 23, 2026 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)
Naturally, the rumor mill is already spinning. Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo, via Sport Witness, claims that this sudden injury has forced Villa to look closely at Celta Vigo’s Ilaix Moriba. It makes sense on paper. The 24-year-old former Barcelona prospect matches the physical profile of the sidelined Belgian. Look closer at the actual report, though. There is zero evidence of fresh contact or concrete negotiations. It looks very much like a rehashed version of old transfer market links rather than a deal that is actually moving quickly.
Moriba did manage to rebuild his stalling career in La Liga last year after a terrible time with RB Leipzig. He played 36 league games and scored twice for Celta Vigo during the 2025/26 campaign. The Galician club paid £5.2m to sign him permanently last summer, locking him down until 2029.
He has decent numbers. Yet, he completely lacks the elite defensive presence needed to protect a Premier League backline. 152 defensive contributions across an entire season is a poor return. He disappeared in high-stakes matches. He handles discipline poorly too, picking up eight yellow cards last term.

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia fears that midfielder Amadou Onana won't be available for the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain on Friday due to injury.
"I'm afraid Amadou will miss the next game in the tournament. I hope not, but I have a feeling he won't be playing," he said on Monday after the 4-1 win over co-hosts United States in the last 16.
Onana had to be subbed off in the 21st minute after he seemed to overstretch and hurt his right knee.
"We fear it's a serious injury. This isn't good news for him or for us as a team," Garcia said.

After FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension, USMNT welcome Belgium in Seattle as the Round of 16 action continues at the World Cup. Their top-scorer starts up front, despite his red card in the previous round against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
After the dismissal of the Monaco striker, who scored the opener at the stroke of half-time, Malik Tillman sealed the victory for Mauricio Pochettino’s men with a direct free-kick goal. Bayer Leverkusen’s midfielder is on the starting lineup once again, while Gladbach's duo Joe Scally and Gio Reyna are on the bench.
Meanwhile, Arthur Theate is dropped to the bench by Rudi Garcia after he started the last two games for Belgium. Lille's centre-back Nathan Ngoy won his place back from Eintracht Frankfurt's defender. Belgium came from a two-goal deficit in the Round of 16 to beat Senegal in extra-time. As expected, the French coach made several changes including dropping Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku to the bench.
USA XI: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream ©, Robinson; Tillman, Adams, McKennie; Dest, Balogun, Pulisic
Belgium XI: Courtois; Castagne, Mechele, Ngoy, de Cuyper; Onana, Raskin; Lukebakio, Tielemans ©, Trossard; Charles de Ketelaere

The United States Men’s National Team continues to advance at the 2026 World Cup, having taken down Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 by a 2-0 margin. The tournament field continues to narrow, and the opponents grow more daunting, with Belgium hoping to spoil the co-hosts’ party and advance to the quarterfinal. The European program is looking to improve on a third-place finish in 2018, which would be quite the welcome surprise well after a golden generation. Seattle, Washington’s Lumen Field – a 72,000-seat multi-purpose stadium with a temporary stitched natural grass surface – hosts the fixture.
This is the eighth all-time meeting between the two nations, with the USMNT carrying a 1-6-0 record and falling in the most recent match, a friendly defeat (2-5) in March. Ranked 10th internationally by FIFA, Belgium reached the World Cup by finishing atop UEFA’s Group J of qualifying with a 5-0-3 record, besting Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, and Liechtenstein. At the current competition, the Red Devils claimed Group G with draws against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0) and a victory over New Zealand (5-1) before requiring extra time and a fortuitous penalty to top Senegal (3-2) in the Round of 32.
Rudi Garcia was appointed to lead the program in January 2025, his first international gig after leading a variety of club sides including Lille, Roma, Marseille, Lyon, Al Nassr, and Napoli. The 62-year-old Frenchman believes that his squad is “very driven” and “aiming high” with the capacity to “achieve great things.” He has praised the “oldies” in his group, defending them against treatment as “has-beens.”
Garcia named a 26-player roster for the World Cup. The Belgian Pro League is home to three of the call-ups, while seven talents are on the books of Premier League clubs, five compete in Ligue 1, and five can be found in Serie A. Notable absences include Michy Batshuayi, Loïs Openda, Matz Sels, and Malick Fofana.
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GOALKEEPERS (3): Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Strasbourg)
DEFENDERS (9): Zeno Debast (Sporting CP), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion), Thomas Meunier (Lille), Koni De Winter (Milan), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Nathan Ngoy (Lille)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Axel Witsel (Girona), Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Diego Moreira (Strasbourg), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
FORWARDS (7): Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), Jérémy Doku (Manchester City), Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica), Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille)
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Garcia has utilized a few different formations but appears to be sticking to the 4-2-3-1/5-4-1 at the World Cup, with a traditional midfielder dropped into the back line when defending. The squad engages in a total press that “force

Manchester United are desperate to shift high earners this summer in order to make ******* e for multiple new arrivals.
Casemiro has already left for Major League Soccer, while Marcus Rashford is likely to follow him despite recent reports of a possible reconciliation.
Jadon Sancho’s departure has freed up the wage bill, with the Red Devils also keen to move on Andre Onana.
The goalkeeper, who earns £120,000-a-week at United, is set to rejoin Trabzonspor on loan after impressing there last season.
Following Senne Lammens’ heroics in his debut campaign, there is no ******* e for the error-prone Cameroonian at Old Trafford, which is why the 20-time English league champions have opted to loan him out again.

Manchester United sorted out their goalkeeping department last summer by investing in Senne Lammens. The Belgian custodian was a relatively unknown figure but became a household name following an impressive debut campaign with the Red Devils.
Lammens’ stunning form has all but ended the error-prone Andre Onana’s chances of salvaging his Old Trafford career. The Cameroonian spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, and a recent report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that he is all set for a second temporary stint with the Turkish club.
Meanwhile, Altay Bayindir’s future also remains up in the air at the moment. The Turkey international is behind Lammens in the pecking order and has also been linked with an exit from the Theatre of Dreams.
Another player whose future at United could be affected by the Belgian custodian’s arrival is Radek Vitek.
Vitek joined United’s academy from Sigma Olomouc in the summer of 2020 as a 16 year old and caught the eye in the youth ranks. After successful loan spells with Accrington Stanley and Blau-Weiß Linz, the custodian signed a new contract with the Red Devils and moved to Championship side Bristol City last summer.

With plans to strengthen all areas of the pitch, Manchester United need to be ruthless when it comes to player sales this summer.
This is especially true when it comes to players who spent last season on loan. So far, only Rasmus Hojlund has agreed to join Napoli on a permanent basis.
Both Andre Onana and Marcus Rashford have yet to find a permanent home and there are murmurs that the duo could return to Manchester for pre-season.
This is a scenario Michael Carrick will be keen to avoid, which explains why INEOS changed their stance regarding the Mancunian.
Barcelona had the option of turning the Englishman‘s loan into a permanent move for a mere £26 million, a negligible fee considering the impact he had on the pitch as the Catalans clinched the La Liga ******* le.

Senne Lammens: Edwin van der Sar heaps praise on United ace

Manchester United’s decision to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp last summer has already turned out to be a masterstroke. The Red Devils were in the market for a new goalkeeper last year following the struggles of Andre Onana.
The Cameroonian custodian, who was signed from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023, turned out to be a huge disappointment in his two seasons at Old Trafford. Onana lost his place to Altay Bayindir at the start of this season, but the Turkish goalkeeper was hardly an improvement.
The situation prompted t

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