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Laura Woods ‘wanted as face of major Premier League coverage next season by new channel’


LAURA WOODS is being chased to host BT Sport’s Premier League coverage next season, according to reports.

BT Sport are rebranding as TNT Sports ahead of the next campaign.

Laura Woods is in high-demand this summerCredit: Getty

Lynsey Hipgrave hosted the bulk of BT’s Prem action this term, with former anchor Jake Humphrey filling in from time to time.

According to the Mail, TNT Sports want to mark their launch by sealing Woods’ signature for their coverage.

They claim that talks are progressing well between the two parties.

And they are confident that Woods will sign on the dotted line.

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Woods hosts talkSPORT’s breakfast show, as well as boxing coverage on DAZN.

She also presented ITV’s coverage of the World Cup in Qatar.

Should Woods sign up with TNT Sports, she would also be involved in “other live programming” – in addition to presenting Prem matches.

TNT Sports is set to debut in July, replacing BT Sport altogether.

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Lynsey Hipgrave has presented BT Sport’s Prem action this seasonCredit: PA

Prior to this season, Woods spent 13 years working for Sky Sports.

She held a number of roles, including presenting their League Cup action.

Woods also served as a touchline reporter on Sky’s Prem coverage.

Laura Woods presented World Cup coverage for ITV last yearCredit: Alamy
The popular host also presents boxing coverage for DAZNCredit: Rex


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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