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The Spaniard will likely not be out of a job for long despite his failed tenure at the Bernabéu.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal have splashed the cash on Viktor Gyökeres this summer but their other two centre forwards are injured.
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Rasmus Højlund, Nicolas Jackson, Rodrygo and Fermín López also feature in the gossip column.
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Alexander Isak and Newcastle United are now embroiled in a war of words following the Swede’s shock statement.
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Napoli looked to have fallen behind in the transfer battle until suddenly re-emerging as a viable destination.
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The Gunners lack attacking depth with both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus sidelined.
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Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
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Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo negotiations have produced a new offer.
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An agreement over personal terms between Liverpool and Hugo Ekitiké is reported to have been struck.
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Martín Zubimendi is not the only midfielder of interest to Arsenal this summer.
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THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
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The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.
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The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.
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The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
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Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.
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Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.
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The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
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A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.
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Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.
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The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.
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THE BEST EVER

Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona headline the greatest soccer players of all time.
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