Focus On; Günter Netzer

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Günter Theodor Netzer (born 14 September 1944) is a German former professional football player, executive and pundit. He achieved great success in Germany with Borussia Mönchengladbach in the early 1970s and, after moving to Spain in 1973, with Real Madrid.

A technically gifted playmaker, Netzer played as an attacking midfielder or as a deep-lying playmaker and is considered one of the greatest midfielders and passers in the game’s history.

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Latest Football Transfer News: Confirmed Moves and Rumours, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City all believed to act

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Football Insider believe Chelsea are close to agree a move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. Tonali (25) has shined for club and country lately, but the league form of The Magpies is not as good as he would have hoped for.

BBC Sports reports on confirmed transfers being done. Among those, Niklas Fullkrug has joined AC Milan from West Ham on a loan out the season. Brennan Johnson from Spurs to Crystal Palace for a fee of £35million is another.

Reports from Football Italia makes it clear that Napoli are eager make move for Kobbie Mainoo. This move is only happening if Dutch winger Noa Lang is leaving. Lang has been linked with Galatasaray.

Sports Illustrated believe Rodri is a clear target for Real Madrid. The Man City midfielder and Spanish international has 18 months left on his contract. Pep Guardiola is said to be reluctant too see one of his best players leave.

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Focus On; Brian Hall

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After his move to study in Liverpool a friend of his arranged a trial for Liverpool. He signed at Anfield as an amateur in 1965. Three years later he turned professional after completing his degree.[3][6][5][2]

Hall made his debut in a 0-0 league draw with Stoke City at the Victoria Ground on 7 April 1969.[6] After two further substitute appearances he broke into the first team in autumn of the 1970/71 season. He replaced the injured Ian Callaghan on the right wing.

Shankly was sufficiently impressed to move Callaghan on his return into a central midfield role to accommodate them both. His first goal was in the semi-final of the FA Cup against Merseyside rivals Everton at Old Trafford on 27 March 1971 with a dramatic 75th minute volley to clinch a 2-1 comeback. Hall played in the 1971 FA Cup Final and was one of Liverpool’s brighter performers on the day. Arsenal came back to win the game 2-1 after extra time.

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