ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has quit Instagram and Twitter in protest at abuse suffered by top sporting stars.
Meanwhile Liverpool are still pursuing a transfer move for Dutch forward Donyell Malen, along with the two Milan clubs.
And we’ve got all the build-up to this weekend’s World Cup qualifiers after England’s 5-0 win over San Marino last night.
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JORGIN-GO?
Chelsea star Jorginho has raised doubts about his future at Stamford Bridge by admitting he ‘misses’ Naples.
The 29-year-old, who was signed from Napoli in 2018, has also complained about the ‘cold’ London weather.
He said: “There are no words to describe how much I miss Naples.
“‘Who wouldn’t miss Naples? It’s so cold in London, they don’t even know what the sun is.”
Jorginho has played 126 times for Chelsea since arriving at the club in 2018Credit: EPA REMINDER
A reminder of one of the big stories of the last couple of days.
Manchester United have reportedly made a £68.5million enquiry for Atletico Madrid winger Marcos Llorente.
What do we make of that?
Llorente could be involved in a big money move this summerCredit: AFP PIERRE-SHAPED
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has shocked fans by getting a new hair style on international duty.
The Arsenal forward was sporting the fresh look on social media after Gabon qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.
Aubameyang shared his new hair style on InstagramCredit: Instagram @willy.aubameyang The 31-year-old shared an Instagram story by Willy Aubameyang, his half-brother and former international colleague, featuring his new box braids.
The 34-year-old tagged recording artists Travis Scott and Sean Paul in the post, who are believed to be the inspiration behind the fresh trim.
The older sibling was also sporting the braids, posting the caption: “New song coming soon.”
JESUS INTEREST
Chelsea are reportedly looking to secure a deal for Porto midfielder Jesus Corona this summer.
According to The Mail, the Blues are hoping to reach an agreement for the 28-year-old before June.
Corona has scored three times in 40 games for the Portuguese side so far this season.
Corona could find himself at Stamford Bridge this summerCredit: Getty WILL-ING TO IMPROVE
Arsenal star Willian has admitted that he is enduring the worst spell of his career this season in North London.
But the Brazilian, 32, is determined to show Gunners fans his best form.
Willian has failed to score in 30 appearances so far for ArsenalCredit: Getty Asked if this is the ‘worst professional moment to date, he said: “I think so.
“I feel ready to reach the level I reached at Chelsea.
“That is my goal, what I hope for, especially at the end of the season.
“I will try to do my best to help Arsenal in the best way possible, and reach the level I had when I was playing at Chelsea.”
AL NOT WELL ON TYNESIDE
Newcastle striker Miguel Almiron has said he wants to play for a team that ‘fights more’ amid speculation over his future.
The Magpies forward has struggled since arriving at the club and could well leave this summer.
And recent comments to Paraguayan radio station ABC Cardinal, he made a bizarre set of comments.
He said: “I would like to play in a team that fights more,” before then adding “Here I am happy and I feel comfortable.”
Almiron has netted just 13 times in 78 games for NewcastleCredit: AP WE WANT KOU
Liverpool have reportedly made an ‘informal offer’ of around £34.2million for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
The Senegalese defender has been with the Serie A side since 2014, impressing throughout his stint with the club.
But he has frequently been linked with a move to several European giants.
And now The Express believe Liverpool have put a proposal to Napoli for Koulibaly to sign for them this summer.
Koulibaly could finally move away from Napoli this summerCredit: Getty SHOPPING HAAL
Real Madrid are reportedly set to sell six first team stars in a bid to bring in either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Gareth Bale, Isco, Vinicius Jr and Raphael Varane could all be on their way out of the Bernabeu in order to free up funds for a superstar signing.
Marcelo and Varane are two of six players who could be forced out this summerCredit: Getty There is no doubt a clear-out is needed at Madrid.
However, is spending a huge amount on just one or two players really the way forward?
DON OF ANFIELD
Liverpool are eyeing a move for PSV forward Donyell Malen this summer, according to The Star.
The 22-year-old Dutchman left Arsenal in 2017 as a teenager, but has thrived ever since.
Malen has scored 51 goals in 110 games for PSV and is now on the radar as a target for some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Liverpool have struggled for goals recently and Malen is reportedly seen as someone who could arrest that issue for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Malen could fix Liverpool’s woes in front of goalCredit: Getty
LUKING BACK
Chelsea will consider a sensational swoop to re-sign Romelu Lukaku if they fail in their transfer pursuit of Erling Haaland, according to reports.
But the Inter Milan striker doubts he will make a return to the Premier League.
Lukaku officially left Chelsea for Everton way back in 2014Credit: Getty The Blues are desperate to bring in a new No9 when the summer window opens with Haaland their first choice.
But with the Borussia Dortmund man wanted by plenty of Europe’s top clubs, it is thought Chelsea are preparing a list of back-up options.
And according to The Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel is considering going for Lukaku.
KEANE ON JUDE
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has labelled Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham ‘the complete midfielder’ after his performance for England against San Marino on Thursday.
The former Red Devil said: “Bellingham looks like a complete midfielder.
“He’s still a kid playing regularly in Germany.
“He’ll be disappointed with missing the chance, but at 17 he has nice composure, happy to break forward, very good night’s work.
“He will be disappointed with the chance, he tries to complicate it when he should just side-foot it.”
Bellingham was superb for England earlier this weekCredit: Getty NO TIME TO BE SAD
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has vowed to ‘keep fighting’ despite the Premier League champions’ difficult run of results.
The Reds are currently down in seventh place, five points off the top four, but Mane remains passionate in his belief they can turn things around.
Mane’s form has dropped off this season following a stellar spell with the RedsCredit: Getty He told The Mirror: “We have to deal with the situation and not stop believing, but keep fighting, keep our motivation and go again.
“When you are a fighter you never try to make excuses, we are here to find solutions. Being together with my teammates always gives me high energy.
“In football – and in life in general – you can’t expect anything and for years and years this complicated situation has not happened.
“We have always been successful, but now this has happened and we can see it is like how life is.”
FINAL PLEA
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made one final plea with the owners of the club to agree a new deal with Georginio Wijnaldum.
The Dutch midfielder’s contract runs out this summer and he has been linked with a number of clubs including Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Wijnaldum has been a crucial player for Klopp’s side for the best part of five yearsCredit: AFP or licensors But, according to 90Min Klopp has tried to make a last ditch play to keep him at Anfield.
Wijnaldum joined Liverpool from Newcastle back in 2016 and has played 226 times for the Premier League champions, scoring 22 goals.
ERL OF CATALUNYA
Erling Haaland could be set to join Barcelona in the summer, according to The Express.
The Norwegian superstar has been linked with a move to several Premier League sides including Manchester United and Manchester City.
Haaland has been linked with a host of the European superpowersCredit: Getty But despite the Catalan giants’ financial difficulties, they are now being rumoured as potential suitors for the Borussia Dortmund striker.
Haaland has scored 39 goals for club and country already this season and is now widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world.
DAN THE MAN
Former Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has completed his move to Championship side Bristol City.
The 34-year-old has agreed a deal that will see him join The Robins until the end of the season.
Simpson has finally found a club to link up with until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty He will also link up with former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson.
Simpson has been without a club since he left Huddersfield Town at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
RICHARDS’ EUROS XI
Micah Richards recently picked his England starting XI for the Euros (in The Mail).
GK: Jordan Pickford (Everton)
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
CB: John Stones (Manchester City)
CB: Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
LB: Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
CDM: Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
CM: Mason Mount (Chelsea)
CM: Phil Foden (Manchester City)
RW: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
ST: Harry Kane (Tottenham)
LW: Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
Do you agree?
NO BALE OUT
Gareth Bale is set to cost Real Madrid £13MILLION in wages alone next season.
The Welsh winger 31, confirmed he will return to Real Madrid next season after just a year in North London under Jose Mourinho.
Bale is set to return to the Bernabeu at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty He has failed to nail down a regular starting shot on his return to Tottenham, playing just 12 Premier League games.
And now the Spanish giants will have to suffer with paying Bale £13m – even if he sits on the bench.
He earns around £650,000-a-week at the Bernabeu – with Los Blancos desperate to ship him out on a permanent deal.
CAVANI SET TO LEAVE?
Uruguay’s assistant coach Mario Rebollo has urged Edinson Cavani to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.
Cavani’s father recently revealed that his son ‘does not feel comfortable’ at Old Trafford as his one-year deal looks to come to an end.
Cavani has scored seven times in 22 games for Man Utd this seasonCredit: Getty The club has the option to extend that deal until 2022, but Rebollo feels the striker should depart at the end of the current campaign.
“It helps the national team if Cavani goes to Boca or wherever,” Rebollo told 2 De Punta.
“The priority is that he plays where he is comfortable and with a good competitive level. If he’s close to here it’d be great, but if he’s not comfortable he would not bear it much.”
RAB GRAB
Manchester City will reportedly fight it out with Barcelona this summer for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot.
The French international midfielder, 25, spent time with the Citizens during his youth days back in 2008.
Rabiot could be about to return to England after 13 years awayCredit: AP Now the Premier League leaders want to bring him back to the club.
Juventus are believed to be looking to offload a number of big earners once the transfer window re-opens.
The Old Lady have endured a poor campaign due to already being out of the Champions League and trailing Serie A leaders Inter Milan by ten points.
RASHFORD OUT OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United in a huge blow for England boss Gareth Southgate.
The Three Lions manager will be without the forward and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
Rashford’s injury means he misses out on the final opportunity to play for England ahead of the Euros Rashford, 23, reported for England duty this week with a knock after he was forced off in United’s Europa League win at Milan.
He missed the club’s FA Cup defeat to Leicester on Sunday and also sat out his country’s 5-0 win over San Marino yesterday.
The ace’s injury has been further assessed at St George’s Park with his national manager Southgate remaining hopeful he would be fit in time to face Albania and Poland.
However, the FA have now announced that he will head back to United to continue his rehabilitation.
PROB-ROM WITH SERGIO
Sergio Romero’s wife Eliana Guercio does not want to leave Europe, according to reports.
The Manchester United outcast has been heavily linked with a move to Argentine giants Boca Juniors but his wife – who slammed the Red Devils just five months ago – may put a stop to the switch.
Credit: PA During the transfer saga, Guercio, 43, blasted United for showing a lack of respect to the loyal stopper.
She posted on Instagram: “Sergio Romero worked hard for his club. Last trophy they won, they lifted it with him.
“He helped the team reach four finals/semi-finals and then he was on the bench, only to lose them all. It is time for them to return the opportunity and let him go.
“RESPECT FOR ONCE!!!! [sic].”
CALLING DYB
Arsenal reportedly want Paulo Dybala to replace Martin Odegaard at the Emirates this summer.
The Norwegian is set to return to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign after his short loan spell with the Gunners.
Dybala has been linked with a move away from Serie A for several yearsCredit: AP And Juventus and Argentina forward Dybala has been identified by Mikel Arteta as a possible alternative to Odegaard, according to The Mail.
Dybala, 27, has scored 98 goals in 244 games for Juventus since joining the club in 2015.
LAUR AND ORDER
Laura Woods has slammed ‘bonkers’ sexist trolls that give her and others vicious abuse online.
She said: “I do feel pressure to do it right. I have watched women drown in positions in which they haven’t been given support. I have seen what that has done to women’s reputations.
Woods has hit back at the trolls who continue to abuse herCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy “We are all striving for equality but the reaction to a woman on screen or radio is still not equal. A producer once told me that women reporters have higher to fall from.
“It stuck with me. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you look, the way your voice sounds.
“I have had it all in tweets and stuff. You are underweight. You are overweight. You have too much make-up. You look tired. Men have to deal with scrutiny, too. I know. But their knowledge is never attacked in the same way.
“Women have transitioned into some sports such as cricket incredibly well. But what is it about football that people can’t accept something if it’s coming out of a woman’s mouth?
“Women can be brain surgeons. They can save your life. They can go to the moon. But they can’t give you an opinion about football. It’s bonkers.”
HAALAND OR MBAPPE
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are the two ‘main objectives’ for Real Madrid this summer, according to Marca.
Mbappe and Haaland are widely considered two of the best forwards in the worldCredit: Getty The pair, who have both been prolific so far this season, have been linked with moves away from Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.
And Madrid are said to be linked with both of them as the look to continue their re-build following a difficult 12 months.
However, a return for Cristiano Ronaldo is thought to be off the table despite his uncertain future at Juventus.
HOLD-LING ON
A reminder of our exclusive from last night…
Manchester United are open to a sensational return for Jesse Lingard this summer – including talks over a contract extension.
Lingard has been re-called to the England set-up since joining West Ham on loanCredit: Getty The England midfielder has been in stunning form over the past few months since joining West Ham on loan until the end of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been hugely impressed with his performances, and is a long-time fan of the 28-year-old despite freezing him out.
And United will assess whether to bring him back into the Old Trafford fold before the summer, while not ruling out giving him a new deal.
He has a little more than a year left on his £100,000-a-week terms, and the club could be willing to offer him a new three-year contract.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
