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FIFA have finally started an investigation into Rhian Brewster’s claim that England team-mate Morgan Gibbs-White was racially abused during the Under 17 World Cup final. In one of a series of allegations by Liverpool’s Brewster, he said that Wolves midfielder Gibbs-White was called a ‘monkey’ as England beat Spain 5-2 in Kolkata in October. A FIFA spokesman said the organisation were ‘now analysing and gathering evidence’. ÷ MARK HUGHES is set for talks with Stoke’s board today. The meeting was scheduled primarily to discuss recruitment, but it is understood Peter and John Coates, the chairman and vice-chairman, will use it to press Hughes on Stoke’s alarming run of results and what can be done.
÷ WOLVES coach Nuno Espirito Santo has been charged with misconduct by the FA after his sending-off in their 2-1 win over Bristol City. Wolves could re-sign their 37-year-old former striker Robbie Keane from Indian Super League side ATK.
÷ INJURY-HIT Crystal Palace are speaking to Lille about a £16million deal for defender Ibrahim Amadou, 24.
÷ SEVILLA are interested in Everton striker Sandro Ramirez while Rangers have signed QPR midfielder Sean Goss, 22, on loan.