It was a risky game he played in a remarkable press conference, in which he detailed the drift in their relationship and then validated a report he might not be long for the job.
As Daily Mail Sport reported, Leipzig are holding discussions with Chelsea over Christopher Nkunku and also admire Harvey Elliott as a replacement for Simons.
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Novak Djokovic has called on his rivals to step up and challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the 24-time Grand Slam winner gets older.
The Gunners have spent around £190million on six players - with their total set to reach £250m from the signing of Eberechi Eze.
With West Ham conceding eight goals in just two games so far this season, the pressure appears to be on manager Graham Potter already.
The Red Roses kicked off the tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light, scoring 11 tries.
The 23-year-old withdrew from the starting line-up minutes before kick-off after feeling discomfort in his groin during the warm-up.
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To give him his dues, Russell Martin did warn that this would not all be plain sailing.
JAMES SHARPE AT LONDON STADIUM: The Hammers were dispatched 5-1 by a rampant Chelsea side at the London Stadium that did not even need the services of Cole Palmer.
Paris Saint-Germain began their Ligue 1 title defence with a 1-0 victory over Angers on Friday night - but it was events after the final whistle that truly captured the spotlight.
The potential of England's forward pack is "scary" following a 69-7 opening Women's Rugby World Cup win over the United States, says New Zealand World Cup-winner Ruby Tui.
Estevao Willian shows why Chelsea fans have been getting excited about his arrival after Cole Palmer is ruled out in the build-up to their win against West Ham.
The 23-year-old withdrew from the starting line-up minutes before kick-off after feeling discomfort in his groin during the warm-up.
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Two defeats and eight goals conceded leaves the Hammers fearing for another miserable campaign
England head coach John Mitchell says there is more to come from his side following their 69-7 opening Women's Rugby World Cup win against the United States.
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Ellie Kildunne stole the show, but coach John Mitchell will have been looking more at the inner working of his England team in their World Cup win over the United States.
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The Red Roses kicked off the tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light, scoring 11 tries.
Speaking to reporters alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump quipped about joining the action when the tournament lands on US soil next summer.
MATT BARLOW: Frank worked successfully as head coach at Brentford, trusting others to drive recruitment because that was their area of expertise.