MANCHESTER UNITED’S hunt for more firepower has switched to Arsenal and Liverpool target Cody Gakpo, reports claim.PSV’s Holland winger Gakpo is said to have replaced Ajax wideman Antony and RB Leipzig new boy Benjamin Sesko high on Erik ten Hag’s wishlist.
PSV’s Holland winger Cody Gakpo reportedly interests Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as being linked to Bayern Munich and BarcelonaCredit: Rex
And United’s interest in Bologna frontman Marko Arnautovic, 33, is also thought to have ended, partly due to a backlash from fans.
Instead £35million-rated Gakpo has inched his way up Old Trafford boss ten Hag’s options, according to ESPN.
But Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also keen on the 23-year-old.And the Mail suggest Arsenal held talks with Gakpo in April.
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Gunners’ chief Mikel Arteta still wants a winger, having lost out to Barcelona for Leeds hero Raphinha.
Stats wise, Gakpo takes some beating for a wideman – albeit ‘only’ in the Dutch top-flight.
He notched 21 goals and 15 assists from 47 games last term as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s PSV lost out to Ajax in a two-horse title race.
But United legend Van Nistelrooy hopes to keep main man Gakpo.
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PSV went into Tuesday night’s clash at home to Monaco still hoping to qualify for the Champions League group stages.
Gakpo featured in last week’s 1-1 first leg draw.
And the winners go through to a play-off to earn a group spot. More

FORMULA ONE returns this week after the summer break – and a void of news about Lewis Hamilton’s future.After being told that a deal was close to being signed back in June, there has still been no pen put to paper, as the saga rumbles on.
Lewis Hamilton has huge brand worth to Mercedes so is in a good position to drive a hard bargain over a new contractCredit: Alamy
Mercedes supremo Toto Wolff remains confident of a deal with HamiltonCredit: Alamy
At the Hungarian GP, Merc boss Toto Wolff said the two parties had “emotionally” agreed to sign – so why the hold up?
The likelihood is that the duration of the contract – expected to be two years – has been agreed. As well as the wages of around £50million a year.
However, the likely sticking point will centre on the amount of time Hamilton will be contractually obliged to be available for Mercedes’ sponsors.
Hamilton is in the box seat. He knows his worth to Mercedes in terms of his brand and is understandably willing to play hardball.
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On the other side, Mercedes are stuck in they have not really got an alternative. Mick Schumacher is not in the same league and a legal battle for McLaren’s Lando Norris could be messy.
Hamilton will be asked about the contract this week, but I am not holding my breath for a resolution just yet.
Meanwhile, Wolff suffered a fall during the summer break after coming off his bicycle. The Mercedes boss hurt his elbow but it expected to be at this week’s Dutch GP as the season resumes.
It is not the first time Wolff has hurt himself in a cycling accident. In 2014, he fractured his shoulder, collar bone, elbow and wrist after coming off while cycling along the Danube River.
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RED BULL RACING are out to catch the next Adrian Newey – after planning a new education centre at the team’s factory.
In an F1 first, the facility will be based at their HQ and will welcome students between nine and 14 with a goal of attracting them to careers in engineering, such as design whizz Newey, who has won eleven Constructors’ Championships with three different F1 teams.
In association with the Milton Keynes College Group, Red Bull want to use the popularity of the sport to encourage kids to study STEM [science, technology, engineering and maths] subjects at school.
Zoe Mills, Red Bull Racing’s Head of Employee Experience said: “The utopia for us is where we have someone come to an interview and we ask them why they want to work for us and they say ‘it is because I went to the education centre and that is what inspired me to continue with my STEM subjects’.
“All the engineers are keen to get involved. For instance, if you look at our aerodynamics department, they will work with Milton Keynes College, who will break it down into a language that is easy to understand for nine-year-olds.”
Dutch dampener
Since returning to the F1 calendar in 2021, the Dutch GP has been blessed by sunshine – but this weekend’s race could be hit by rain.
Max Verstappen has won at the circuit for the past two years and a third victory would mean he equals Sebastian Vettel’s record of NINE consecutive wins.
Andretti sweaty as they wait for verdict
FORMULA ONE hopefuls Andretti expect to discover next month if their bid to join the grid in 2025 has been accepted.
Andretti teamed up with Cadillac and submitted an application, with F1 and the FIA now considering whether to increase the number of teams from 10 to 11.
There is currently some stiff opposition from some teams, who are not prepared to give up a share of the F1 prize pot.
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FRANCESCO BAGNAIA dominated the MotoGP race in Austria last weekend and now has a 62-point advantage over Jorge Martin.
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The Ducati ace looks unstoppable and former MotoGP champion, Fabio Quartararo says the Italian is doing a “Verstappen” by winning everything.
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THIAGO SILVA may have made his name in football as defender, but son Iago might fancy his chances of playing further up the pitch.The Chelsea star’s wife Belle, 35, caught the youngster on camera working on his free-kicks in the back garden.
Thiago Silva’s son Iago showed off his free-kick skillsCredit: Instagram / @bellesilva
Iago coped Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ celebration after scoringCredit: Instagram / @bellesilva
Ronaldo would be proud of Iago’s effortsCredit: Instagram / @bellesilva
Standing over the ball, Iago’s first effort around the mannequins he had set up on the grass sailed harmlessly over the crossbar.
Belle captioned the Instagram post: “Training for the weekend’s game.”
And obviously the training worked, as Iago sent his next kick gorgeously arcing into the top corner.
Then as the ball hit the back of the net he took off down the garden and performed a perfectly executed Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Siu’ celebration.
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Iago ran and jumped in the air, spinning around before landing on his feet, Ronaldo-esque.
Belle was left impressed too, captioning the video: “My boy.”
Manchester United star Ronaldo’s iconic celebration has become something of a hit in the sporting world.
Last month Barcelona were accused of censoring footage of an U19s player celebrating Ronaldo style due to the Portuguese star’s connection with Barca’s bitter rivals Real Madrid.
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Elsewhere Cambridge United’s players copied the move after their shock FA Cup triumph over Newcastle in January.
It even made an appearance at the Australian Open as tennis star Daniil Medvedev slammed “stupid” fans for copying the ‘Siu’ sound effect that goes with the celebration.
Ronaldo first performed the ‘Siu’ celebration in it’s current form during a 2013 pre-season friendly against Chelsea.
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DAVID BECKHAM’S son Romeo has been training with Brentford’s B-team.The 20-year-old is still under contract at Inter Miami – co-owned by his father David.
Romeo Beckham with his dad DavidCredit: Getty
Romeo Beckham has been training with Brentford’s B-teamCredit: Instagram @ romeobeckham
But according to The Times, the son of a legend has made a surprise move to take his training to England.
It is unclear how long he has been in Brentford’s camp or for what amount of time he will remain there.
The move comes 19 years after his dad left the Premier League and Manchester United for Real Madrid.
Romeo was once on Arsenal’s books alongside brothers Brooklyn and Cruz but was released in 2014.
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The forward turned his attention to tennis after being let go by the Gunners and even trained with Andy Murray.
But after a five year absence, Romeo returned to his footballing roots and in 2021 signed for his dad’s MLS side.
The prospect footballer was signed to Fort Lauderdale CF – renamed Inter Miami II in 2022 – dad David’s reserve affiliate team.
He even played alongside Phil Neville’s son Harvey during his professional debut for the side.
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The pair are one of eight sons of United players who are trying to follow in their fathers’ superstar footsteps.
This January 2022, Romeo made his non-competitive senior debut for Inter Miami during a 4–0 pre-season win against Club Universitario de Deportes.
Romeo also came off the bench in a pre-season friendly against Barcelona in July.
Proving the ability to bend one like Beckham follows in the family, the winger in July scored an amazing free kick.

This year, he has made 26 appearances for Inter Miami’s second team, scoring twice and operating largely on the right-wing.
Beckham Sr spent five years in the MLS with LA Galaxy after signing in 2007 from Real Madrid.
He went on to have spells with AC Milan and PSG before retiring in 2013.
Beckham, 47, captained England and made 388 total appearances for United, famously winning the Champions League in 1999.
David Beckham poses with his sons (left to right) Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo in 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
David Beckham with the Champions League trophy in 1999Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE will introduce a new pay structure at Manchester United to bring the club’s wage bill down. The British billionaire has begun running football operations after his 27.7 per cent investment was confirmed last week.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to slash Man Utd’s huge wage billCredit: PA
Man Utd reportedly splashed £330million on player wages last year.
Casemiro is supposedly on £350,000-a-week, Raphael Varane takes home £340,000 every seven days and Marcus Rashford is also among the top earners with his £325,000-a-week contract.
Ratcliffe is desperate to get the wage bill under control with finances tight at Old Trafford.
The Ineos chief plans to implement a bonus-led pay structure so only top performing players get the big bucks.
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Manchester City have a similar system already in place and new United CEO Omar Berrada has been pinched from the Etihad.
He will help lead the approach when negotiating deals with players alongside potential new director of football Dan Ashworth coming in from Newcastle.
The bonus-led structure could take years to implement across the board due to existing star’s contracts.
Although Ratcliffe has plans to cut the wage bill quicker by putting several players up for sale.
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The wage bill at the start of the season
The likes of Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony and Anthony Martial have all been linked with exits.
Meanwhile, SunSport can exclusively reveal that Man Utd are interested in signing Luton star Ross Barkley for a bargain price.
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