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Weekend News Recap
Friday night’s Premier League clash between Watford and Norwich was plunged into chaos when the floodlights failed.
The floodlights in each corner of Vicarage Road began to dim and referee Mike Dean deemed it was unsafe to continue – even though visibility was not interrupted.
The delay lasted ten minutes before Dean consulted the two managers and captains and asked if they were happy to continue, which they were.
The game also produced one of the goals of the season when Norwich ace Josh Sargent flicked the ball with his heel goalwards and magically hit the net - before doubling the Canaries’ lead after the floodlight chaos.
Meanwhile, Chelsea pair Ben Chilwell and Reece James shared a photo together of their rehabilitation.
The Blues full-backs were all smiles in the gym as they worked on getting back to full fitness.
The English duo’s Blues team-mate Antonio Rudiger could end up staying at Stamford Bridge - if the club manage to stump up £220,000-a-week to meet the defender's demands.
However, Thomas Tuchel’s side will have to move swiftly as the German’s contract is up in the summer and Man United are hot on his heels.
United’s rivals Man City look set to beat them in the transfer race for River Plate’s Argentina international forward Julian Alvarez.
Reports in South America suggest a deal is close between City and the striker who was previously linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Man City chasing River Plate’s Argentina international forward Julian Alvarez
Man City are closing in on a deal for River Plate’s Argentina international forward Julian Alvarez.
The 21-year-old – who is rated at around £17million by his club – has previously been linked with Manchester United.
But neighbours City have moved ahead in the race for his signature.
And reports in South America suggest a deal is close.
Alvarez is likely to spend the remainder of the season with River Plate as part of the agreement.
Then City would decide whether he links up with Pep Guardiola’s squad or joins one of the other teams in the City Football Group initially.
He has enjoyed an outstanding season in Argentina – scoring 18 goals and laying on seven assists in just 21 games so far.
Sunderland have signed winger Patrick Roberts
Sunderland have signed winger Patrick Roberts from Manchester City on an initial six-month contract.
The League One Black Cats have the option of extending it at the end of the season in a deal that could be worth up to £3million.
The winger, 24, leaves the Citizens after seven years and eight loans, with his last coming at French side Troyes.
Roberts, who is available to face Portsmouth on Saturday, said: “I can’t wait to get going. I came to the game against Sheffield Wednesday a few weeks ago to get a feel for it and it was great to watch – and something that I wanted to be a part of.
"The fans want you to do well and work hard every matchday and that pressure and expectation is something I thrive off.
"I just want to do well for the people that support me and get Sunderland back to where they belong.”
Rangnick Bild bombshell
Ralf Rangnick won't be able to bring top target Amadou Haidara, according to Bild.
United won't sanction the signing until expensive squad players are sold or loaned out.
Utd are 'afraid' to rebuild their squad around Rangnick's long-term plans and style in case they appoint a permanent manager who has a different vision.
Rangnick's role also hasn't been properly defined, despite having a two-year contract and an 'advisory role' lined up.
Rangnick would like to work with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, but there's conflict over whether the Dutchman is the right fit.
Manchester City want to sign River Plate forward ...
Manchester City want to sign River Plate forward Julian Alvarez.
According to Juan Cortese of Argentine sports outlet TYC Sports, City want to sign the 21-year-old who already has 36 professional goals to his name.
Alvarez could be the No9 replacement for Sergio Aguero, who left for Barcelona in the summer.
He could also replace Ferran Torres who also departed for Barca.
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