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Van Hecke reunites with De Zerbi as Spurs aim to unleash true tempo at Brentford

Tottenham paid £52m to reunite Jan Paul van Hecke with Roberto De Zerbi, and his extraordinary ball-carrying numbers explain why he's central to unlocking the manager's true footballing vision ahead of the Brentford opener.

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Van Hecke holds the key to unlocking De Zerbi's Tottenham revolution

Jan Paul van Hecke's £52m move from Brighton gives Roberto De Zerbi the ball-carrying, line-breaking centre-back he needs to finally unleash his true footballing philosophy at Tottenham.

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Man Utd's Hull City opener could see same back four as 2022 season

Manchester United could start the same back four - Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Diogo Dalot - against Hull City that opened the 2022/23 season, despite £219.7m spent on defenders since.

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Manchester United could field same back four from 2022 as Hull test looms

Manchester United could open the 2026/27 season against Hull City with the same back four - Martinez, Maguire, Shaw and Dalot - that started on opening day back in 2022, despite £219.7m spent on defenders since.

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Marco Rose settles in fast at Bournemouth as he looks to build on Iraola's legacy

Marco Rose has quickly won over Bournemouth staff as he looks to build on Andoni Iraola's legacy, with pre-season goals, a settled squad and a maiden European campaign all part of the challenge ahead.

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Marco Rose sets out his vision as Bournemouth look to build on Iraola's legacy

Marco Rose is settling in fast at Bournemouth, promising more goals and tighter margins after Andoni Iraola's record-breaking exit - but Europa League football brings a fresh test for the German.

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Lankshear's electric Middlesbrough start has scouts drawing Harry Kane comparisons

Middlesbrough's £20m striker Will Lankshear has scored a Carabao Cup winner and a Championship brace within days of his move from Tottenham, sparking bold comparisons to Harry Kane from those who know him best.

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Brentford's £39m man Sangare could be the transfer masterstroke of the summer

Brentford's club-record £39m signing Mamadou Sangare arrives from Lens with glowing praise from his former Mali coach Tom Saintfiet, who believes the versatile midfielder can reach the very top of English football.

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Brentford's record buy Sangaré could be the Premier League's find of the season

Brentford's club-record signing Mamadou Sangaré, a Ligue 1 Team of the Year midfielder from RC Lens, is being tipped to become one of the Premier League's standout arrivals this season.

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Rogers hails 'artist' Palmer as he backs Chelsea to challenge for major honours again

Morgan Rogers, Chelsea's £117m British record signing, says he and boyhood friend Cole Palmer already know how to combine after scoring on his debut in the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

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Morgan Rogers says he and Cole Palmer already know how to fire Chelsea back to the top

Morgan Rogers, Chelsea's £117m record signing, says he and close friend Cole Palmer already know exactly how to play together after scoring on his debut in the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

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Morgan Rogers backs Chelsea revival and reveals telepathic Palmer partnership

Morgan Rogers says he and Cole Palmer's contrasting styles will thrive together at Chelsea after his record £117m move, as he backs the club to compete for major trophies again.

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