Tue Sep 17 06:22:00 UTC 2024: ## Football News Roundup: Chilwell Linked to Palace and Ipswich, James’ Return Delayed, and City Kitman Departs

**Transfer Talk:**

* **Liverpool** are reportedly interested in signing **Lille midfielder Angel Gomes**, who impressed in his recent England debut.
* **Ben Chilwell**, who has been struggling for playing time at Chelsea, is being tracked by both **Crystal Palace** and **Ipswich**, with a potential January move on the cards.

**Injury News:**

* **Reece James’** long-awaited return for Chelsea has been delayed, casting a shadow on the Blues’ season.

**Premier League News:**

* **Erling Haaland’s** goal-scoring exploits have even reached the Arsenal dressing room, with players reportedly finding his form hilarious.
* **Manchester City’s** alleged 115 rules breaches are causing frustration among Premier League clubs due to the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.

**Other Football News:**

* **England head coach Steve Borthwick** is close to appointing a new defence coach, with **Joe El-Abd** and **Paul Gustard** in contention.
* **Hearts** are in talks with **Brighton’s owner Tony Bloom** about a £10m investment that could significantly improve their player recruitment.
* **Adrien Rabiot** is set to return to Ligue 1, joining **Marseille** after his time with Juventus.

**Club News:**

* **Brandon Ashton**, the popular kitman at **Manchester City**, has announced his departure after 15 years of service.
* **Erik ten Hag** has declared that despite **Antony’s** high transfer fee, he must compete with academy players **Amad Diallo** and **Alejandro Garnacho** for his place at **Manchester United**.

**Other Notable News:**

* **Phil Jones** opened up about the years of online abuse he endured.
* **Referees’ chiefs** have lost a court battle against the taxman, potentially leading to paid holidays for officials.
* **Kevin Pietersen** has withdrawn his application to join **Sunningdale Golf Club** after facing opposition from members.
* **John Textor** is looking to fast-track the sale of his **Crystal Palace** stake as he prepares to take over **Everton**.
* **Luke McCowan** has assured **Celtic** fans that the club won’t be mere tourists in the Champions League.
* A Southampton fan has won £1 million by correctly predicting six football scores.

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