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German hotly tipped to take over at Goodison Park. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts United States national team boss Jurgen Klinsmann is reportedly a surprise contender in the running to replace David Moyes as Everton boss according to the Daily Star. The 48 year old German footballing legend has seen his betting odds to take over at Goodison Park drop from 950/1 to 4/1 in recent days and could be high up on Bill Kenwright's list of potential managerial targets. Klinsmann enjoyed cult status in England during his two spells at Tottenham and enjoyed success across Europe as well as being a World Cup and European Championship winner with his national team. Jurgen Klinsmann has enjoyed success as manager of the German national team and is helping to make the US a more competitive force in world football and may well be interested in taking the Toffees post. The German is still behind the likes of Roberto Martinez, Alan Stubbs, Malky Mackay and Neil Lennon, who are all hotly tipped as potential Everton successors to Moyes, who has taken over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford after 11 years in post.

Goalkeeper set for big pay off to leave Villa Park. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Shay Given is looking to be released early from his contract at Aston Villa according to The Daily Star. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper has found himself increasingly marginalised at the club despite still having three years left to run on his current deal. But the goalkeeper’s £60,000 a week wages means that Villa are looking at a compensation deal of £5 million should they wish Given to leave. Given has the alternative of remaining at the club and seeing out his current deal which would net him an astonishing £9 million. That further pales in comparison when it is noted that Given actually took a 25% pay cut to join the Birmingham club from his former side Manchester City. Given has been capped 125 times by his country and is widely regarded as amongst the best goalkeepers in Premier League history. But his advancing years, and the emergence of Brad Guzan has meant Given’s playing time has been restricted in recent times. Villa boss Paul Lambert is keen to get his high earning fringe players off the books as he looks to make room for new signings. Given is likely to be followed out of the Villa exit door this summer by the likes of Darren Bent and Stephen Ireland who have both been deemed surplus to reqirements.

The new episode of #A.I.L - artists in laboratories, the weekly radio programme about art and science i present on ResonanceFM, is aired this afternoon at 4pm (London time.) Helen Pynor, Head Ache (detail), from red sea blue water series, 2008 Today i'm talking with Helen Pynor. You might have seen one of Helen's most striking photos in bookshops and on the tube last year, it showed a brain in all its organic glory and was on the book cover and on the posters advertising the exhibition Brains: The mind as matter, which opened last Spring at the Wellcome Collection in London. Helen Pynor has a background in science but later studied visual art. Three years ago she also became a doctor of philosophy. Her practice combines biological science and visual expression to explore the inside of our bodies, and to investigate the relationship between the physicality of the human body and its culturally constructed status. During the show we will be talking about how she managed to get her hands on a fresh human brain but Helen will also discuss some of her broader projects such as The Body Is A Big Place, a large-scale installation that explores organ transplantation and the thresholds between life and death. Peta Clancy and Helen Pynor (sound by Gail Priest), The Body is a Big Place The show will be aired today Wednesday 22nd of May at 16:00. The repeat is next Tuesday at 6.30 am (yes, a.m!) If you don't live in London, you can catch the online stream or wait till we upload the episodes on soundcloud.

Britannia Stadium goalkeeper on his way to Anfield? Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Liverpool have reportedly beaten Arsenal in the race to sign Stoke City's highly rated keeper Asmir Begovic according to well respected Bosnian source Dnevni Avaz. There has been much speculation about Begovic's Britannia Stadium future after Tony Pulis elected to sign England international youngster Jack Butland from Birmingham City in January. With Pulis having now left the Potters there is perhaps even more likelihood that the former Portsmouth man would be ready to leave Stoke City and he is seemingly seen as a potential replacement for Liverpool custodian Pepe Reina, who has been repeatedly linked with a move away from Anfield. 25 year old Bosnian international Begovic has impressed many with his displays at Stoke City in recent seasons and last term the talented keeper kept 12 clean sheets, the fourth highest total in the Premier League, this despite the fact that his side have been flirting with relegation. Brendan Rodgers may well be ready to consider offers for Reina, having dropped him for a couple of games mid-way through the season, and as such could see Begovic as a superior option between the sticks. Begovic moved to Stoke City in February 2010 and has made 103 appearances for the Staffordshire side.

New side to compete from 2015 onwards. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Man City have teamed up with MLB giants New York Yankees are teaming up to launch a new Major League Soccer club in New York City. MLS Commissioner Don Garber confirmed that the Etihad Stadium side and Major League Baseball's world famous franchise had acquired the league's 20th expansion club which will be called New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and is expected to begin play in 2015. "We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer," Garber said. "This is a transformational development that will elevate the league to new heights in this country. "The New York area is home to more than 19 million people, and we look forward to an intense crosstown rivalry between New York City Football Club and the New York Red Bulls that will captivate this great city." The new team will seek to build a permanent home in New York, perhaps at the site in Flushing Meadows near the home of the US Open tennis championships that MLS has been exploring, but perhaps elsewhere. Until its facility is built it will make arrangements for an interim venue. Ferran Soriano, chief executive of Manchester City, will oversee the process of filling top NYCFC leadership positions. "We are thrilled to contribute to the energy and growth of New York City Soccer," he said. "In the Yankees, we have found the absolute best partner for developing a world-class sports organization and a winning team that will carry the New York City Football Club name with pride." Manchester City will be the majority owner of the club. As an investor,t he Yankees will be active in the ownership group. The two clubs already have a comercial relationship through the Legends Hospitality entertainment and marketing organizagion. On May 25, Yankee Stadium will host Manchester City in a friendly match against Premiership rivals Chelsea.

Chedjou wants to play in England. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Lille defender Aurelien Chedjou has admitted that a move to the Premier League would interest him as he prepares to leave the French club in the summer, according to Sky Sports. Galatasaray, Newcastle, Valencia and Liverpool have all been mentioned as possible destinations for the 27-year-old and he is set to meet with club officials at Lille to discuss his future over the coming weeks. "Nothing is done with any club. Yes, I want to move from Lille and get another experience of my life," he said. The Cameroonian international has been a key member of the squad since joining from minnows Rouen in 2007, making over 200 appearances and scoring 16 goals. This season he has turned out 45 times in all competitions as the northern club embarked on a n unsuccessful Champions League campaign. Lille are currently in fifth place in the Ligue 1 table, one point behind St Etienne with a single game remaining. The pair will meet each other this weekend to decide who will snag that final Champions League spot. Liverpool are said to be monitoring his situation as they seek a replacement for the now retired Jamie Carragher, and Chedjou has admitted that the possibility of playing for the Reds would be too good to turn down. "Liverpool could be great. An enormous club with fantastic fans and the Kop to add," he said.

Striker admits whatever happens is out of his hands. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has admitted that his future is no longer in his hands following his return to the club from West Bromwich Albion, Sky Sports reports. The 20-year-old has enjoyed a successful campaign at The Hawthornes, bagging 17 goals, three of which came in a dramatic 5-5 final day draw with champions Manchester United. The Baggies are keen to have him back again for another season, but face competition from Swansea, who also want to snap him up on a short term deal. However, the Belgian striker has admitted that whatever happens now will be out of his hands as he is unsure of what Chelsea have in mind for him. "It is out of my hands now," he said.. "I will go to the internationals, go on holiday with my friends and my missus and come back and train hard with my dad and then go to pre-season with Chelsea. "We will see what happens. This club will always have a place in my heart. It's the club that put me in the spotlight and re-launched my career." "I've had a great season and now I want to do better. After last year a lot of people doubted me but I kept believing in my qualities and worked hard. "With the help of the West Brom fans and this club I just couldn't fail here. From day one I have felt at home, I felt like I was back in Brussels. That's why I have performed so well. "They have helped me through the good and the bad days. I was really convinced the team would have a good season. It's been wonderful to be here."

England man set to become a one club player. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Everton midfielder Leon Osman has put pen to paper with the club and will now be at the club until 2015, the Daily Mail reports. The 31-year-old's current deal was set to expire next summer and he has given the club a huge boost as they prepare for life after David Moyes. Osman has long been highly regarded as one of the most underrated players in the country and made a long overdue appearance for his country last year in the friendly against Sweden and he now looks set to join a long list of esteemed players who have spent their entire career with just one Premier League club. Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Ryan Giggs (Man Utd), John Terry (Chelsea), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle) and team-mate Tony Hibbert have all stayed true to a solitary club and now Osman can add his name to that list. Since breaking into the Toffees side in 2002 he has gone on to make 245 appearances, scoring 51 goals. His new deal represents a great deal of trust and commitment as Everton are yet to name a successor to Moyes and the club faced losing Osman too as their delay in offering him an extension had alerted Spurs, who were set to capitalise on the situation by bringing him to London.

De Laurentiis flew into London to discuss Manchester City striker swap. Check in to Transfer Window: Done Deal Alerts Napoli have denied that they are in talks with Rafa Benitez with the view of him taking over from Walter Mazzarri, Sky Sports reports. News broke yesterday that the Serie A side would approach the outbound Chelsea manager about their vacant post after Mazzarri confirmed that he would be stepping down from his role as coach. However, Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has denied that he was in London to meet the former Liverpool man but to infact meet with Manchester City chiefs about a possible swap deal between Edin Dzeko and Edinson Cavani. "I did not go to London for Benitez, you would have me take 15 coaches: it's true, I heard about them all in the last six months," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "Yesterday [Monday] I was in London with Chiavelli and Bigon and for a simple reason: I have to prepare for the release of the film on Steve Jobs. "Though, I told Bigon: 'Go to City and have a moment to negotiate Dzeko and what they are willing to do for Cavani'. "Everyone is talking about who will be the new coach? But I do not do things in a hurry. I'm trying to understand who are the people who will accompany me in the next part of the journey."

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