Thomas Frank replies to Arsenal troll on social media hours after super cup defeat

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Jack Grealish is set to complete a season-long loan move to Everton.

The winger did not feature for Manchester City at the Club World Cup and has accepted his career at the club is over.

Tottenham have held talks with City over a move for Savinho, meanwhile they are also back in talks with Crystal Palace over a move for Eberechi Eze.

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Captain Fantastic

Sunderland have confirmed that Granit Xhaka is the club’s new captain.

The Swiss international has joined the club from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, and ahead of their return to the Premier League, the Black Cats have made Xhaka their skipper.

The midfielder has assumed the role at Borussia Monchengladbach and Arsenal.

Speaking to the club’s website, he said: “It makes me incredibly proud to be captain of this club and of this team.

“I hope to show my leadership on and off the pitch, helping my team-mates in the training ground and across the club. To be part of Sunderland’s history, alongside some of the names who have worn the armband before, is an honour.

“People who know me know exactly what they’ll get – I’m someone who demands a lot. I’m a winner and I want to win – and I expect the same from my team-mates.”

Disgusted

Tottenham have condemned the vile racist abuse Mathys Tel suffered in the aftermath of the Super Cup on Wednesday night.

Spurs lost to Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shoot-out having led 2-0 for most of the game, with the French side hitting back late on to force the game into spot kicks.

Tel missed his, along with Micky van de Ven, but it was revealed that 20-year-old forward Tel was subjected to racist abuse online.

Tottenham then released a statement the following morning, which read: “We are disgusted at the racial abuse that Mathys Tel has received on social media following last night’s UEFA Super Cup defeat.

“Mathys showed bravery and courage to step forward and take a penalty, yet those who abuse him are nothing but cowards – hiding behind anonymous usernames and profiles to spout their abhorrent views.

“We will work with the authorities and social media platforms to take the strongest possible action against any individual we are able to identify.

“We stand with you, Mathys.”

Manager Thomas Frank insisted he was proud of his players and on the penalties said: “It’s down to the smallest of margins, like the flip of a coin.

“I’d like to thank all the players who stepped up, were brave and took responsibility.”

Spurs kick off their Premier League campaign against Burnley on Saturday.