David Ornstein

@davidornstein_theathletic

Football Correspondent, The Athletic UK

David Ornstein (English)

Are you a football fan looking for the latest news, insights, and analysis from the world of UK football? Look no further than David Ornstein, the Football Correspondent at The Athletic UK. With his deep knowledge of the game and insider connections, David provides exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes stories that you won't find anywhere else.

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David Ornstein

04 Jan, 16:06

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur set to complete signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague today. 21yo Czech youth int’l to join on 5.5y contract + challenge for #THFC No1 slot. Very highly-rated & at over €15m + adds, not seen as back-up

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03 Jan, 20:36

🚨 Ipswich make £16m offer to sign Ben Doak from Liverpool. Far below valuation + (like #CPFC’s £15m) bid rejected but #ITFC pursuit ongoing. Middlesbrough informed that at current proposal levels #LFC preference is for 19yo to stay at #Boro

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03 Jan, 10:37

🚨 Aston Villa in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Donyell Malen. Offer for 25yo Dutch int’l ~€18m + add-ons. Below #BVB valuation but negotiations continue as #AVFC seek to strengthen squad with a versatile attacker - other options too

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David Ornstein

01 Jan, 07:37

🚨 Is best solution to Marcus Rashford predicament a loan? Will Paul Pogba join a club in winter or wait for summer? Where do Manchester City want to strengthen? What next for Kieran Tierney? That + lots more to keep across in the Jan window

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01 Jan, 07:37

🚨 Real Madrid approach Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold. No offer made but #RMFC willing to pay for 26yo England intl. Rebuffed immediately. No figures discussed but #LFC to talk again with right-back’s camp soon. W/ @JamesPearceLFC

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01 Jan, 07:37

🚨 Southampton reach agreement to appoint Ivan Juric. Poised to sign 1.5yr contract + option to extend by 2yrs. Flying to UK today - subject to visa, #SaintsFC want 49yo in charge at Fulham. 3 staff to follow. 1st choice before Jones in 2022

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01 Jan, 07:37

🚨 Reps of multiple Newcastle players in dark over unpaid agent fees due in September. No explanation why or when coming. Similar delay on image rights to leading players but now sorted. #NUFC say financial processing issue (not cash or PSR)

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David Ornstein

01 Jan, 07:37

Analysis on Tierney’s Arsenal career by @JordanC1107 #AFC

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01 Jan, 07:37

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea emerging talent Josh Acheampong commits to #CFC by signing new + improved 4.5yr contract. 18yo defender’s previous deal expired June 2026; fresh terms extend to summer ’29. Ends uncertainty over future of England youth int’l

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David Ornstein

01 Jan, 07:37

Metropolitan Police reopen investigation into former Fulham Ladies captain Ronnie Gibbons' claims she was sexually assaulted by her coach in 1990s. Case initially dropped but Gibbons requested review. Accused categorically denies allegations

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01 Jan, 07:37

🚨 EXCL: Wolves working on deal to appoint Vitor Pereira as new boss. #WWFC ready to pay release clause in Al Shabab contract + personals no issue as 56yo keen on move. Well regarded, vastly experienced, won titles, disciplined, good English

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01 Jan, 07:37

Please read @lmwilliamson7 thread & consider the gravity of these allegations. A number of women who played for Fulham in 1990s / early 2000s made sexual abuse complaints to Met Police. Case closed on insufficient evidence but 3 spoke to + investigation re-opened👇

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David Ornstein

23 Sep, 16:39

🚨 Rodri expected to miss significant period with serious knee injury. Manchester City midfielder suffered problem in #MCFC’s draw vs Arsenal. Duration not confirmed - tests continue - but 28yo Spain int’l set for long absence. W/ @polballus

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23 Sep, 16:39

🚨 BREAKING: The Friedkin Group reaches total agreement to buy Everton. TFG purchasing all Farhad Moshiri shares + investing to reduce club debt. Moshiri accepted best deal for #EFC. Approval process ~12wk. Secures financial stability/future

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12 Sep, 19:35

🚨 EXCL: Ashley Cole set to leave Birmingham City + take up coaching role at Football Association on full-time basis. Allows 43yo to place total focus on supporting Lee Carsley while in charge of England on interim basis & potentially beyond

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David Ornstein

12 Sep, 10:35

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David Ornstein

03 Sep, 21:34

🚨 EXCL: Man Utd deputy football director Andy O’Boyle to leave club. Joined #MUFC in 2022 to help improve men’s, women’s & academy. Greater influence after Murtough exit + heavily involved in transfer window. Highly regarded across industry

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David Ornstein

03 Sep, 13:03

@TLFCC96 @LFCZA Reply 1 absolute nonsense - normally I’m accused of opposite (neither true). Reply 3 also wrong - wasn’t reading notes, just not looking at camera. Reply 4, presented both sides of argument on podcast. Give it a listen & note what I actually said; you might form a different view

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David Ornstein

02 Sep, 22:03

🚨 Victor Osimhen set to take medical at Galatasaray after agreement reached with Napoli on straight loan. Personal terms in place. January break clause; #Galatasaray get fee if activated. Jet ready to fly 25yo #SSCNapoli striker to Istanbul

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David Ornstein

02 Sep, 11:03

🚨 Joel Ndala doing medical today before joining PSV Eindhoven from Man City. Loan + conditional buy obligation. If criteria met ~€7m rising to ~€10m on 4yr contract. #MCFC buyback & significant sell-on. #PSV beat #ACMilan + others to 18yo

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02 Sep, 11:03

🚨 Arsenal turned down Al Ittihad verbal offer for Leandro Trossard yesterday: loan (€5m), buy obligation (€20-25m). Informal bid + #AFC made clear not for sale. Long-term deal, key part of squad & no chance to replace post @FabrizioRomano

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David Ornstein

01 Sep, 13:03

@CFCJohnnyB So did I - early 2000s, Burnham Wildcats!

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01 Sep, 11:33

🚨 EXCL: Nicolas Jackson agrees contract extension at Chelsea, committing to Stamford Bridge until 2033. Senegal international’s terms included option to prolong + now secured for next 9yrs. 23yo seen by #CFC as key to central attacking core

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David Ornstein

31 Aug, 09:03

@anantaajith Last (but one 🤣) person to leave the office in the early hours, ending the summer with the latest in a catalogue of outstanding pieces. Thanks for everything you’ve done for us - been a privilege to work together and long may that continue 🙏

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David Ornstein

31 Aug, 04:03

🚨 Chelsea complete signing of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. 24yo winger leaves #MUFC on season-long loan + obligation to buy at £20-25m depending on performance milestones. #CFC to deploy England international primarily on left flank

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31 Aug, 04:03

🚨 Everton sign Armando Broja from Chelsea on season-long loan. Deal includes £30m option to buy. No fee for temporary switch + #EFC to cover none of 22yo striker’s #CFC wage until recovered from injury - contributed to #ITFC move collapsing

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31 Aug, 04:03

🚨 Arsenal sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. 29yo winger completes medical + exits #CFC on season-long loan. Deal sheet provided extension until 1am UK to finalise #DeadlineDay transfer. Everything done in time; England int’l an #AFC player

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31 Aug, 00:04

🚨 EXCL: Everton submit deal sheet to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea. #EFC agree loan + £30m buy option. Ipswich Town out - #ITFC refused to accept #CFC terms in light of spell 22yo set to spend out injured. W/ @Paddy_Boyland @SJohnsonSport

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David Ornstein

31 Aug, 00:03

🚨 Reiss Nelson to Ipswich Town off. 24yo now joining Fulham on season-long loan from Arsenal. Deal with #ITFC was very close but winger decided against proceeding & now advancing on temporary switch to #FFC if completes in time #DeadlineDay ://

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31 Aug, 00:03

🚨 Raheem Sterling arrives at London Colney training ground to undergo medical ahead of proposed transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal. #AFC, #CFC + player representatives working to finalise season-long loan for 29yo England international winger

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31 Aug, 00:03

🚨 EXCL: Chelsea on verge of agreement with Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho. Deal for 24yo #MUFC winger season-long loan + #CFC obligation to buy next summer. Personal terms in place as all sides work to complete #DeadlineDay transfer

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