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    Bryan Mbeumo ‘chooses Man Utd over Arsenal with transfer talks with Brentford to begin in huge boost to Ruben Amorim’

    BRYAN MBEUMO has decided to join Manchester United over Arsenal, according to reports.The winger has a year left on his Brentford contract and is expected to leave the club this summer.Bryan Mbeumo has picked Man Utd over ArsenalCredit: GettyMbeumo has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.But he has chosen United and the Red Devils are set to open talks with the Bees over his transfer, reports The Athletic.Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are also said to be in the running to sign the Cameroon international. Mbeumo, 25, is hot property after scoring 20 Prem goals this season, while notching eight assists.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Brentford ace returned from a lengthy injury he sustained in the 2023-24 and proved his fitness, featuring in all 38 league games.Brentford boss Thomas Frank admitted his talisman could be sold this summer if the right offer was made.He said: “If the right price — and that’s going to be expensive — is coming, then I’m sure the club will be open to it.”United are looking to complete their transfer business early this summer having already wrapped up a deal to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey have also been linked with a move for former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic as Ruben Amorim seeks to bolster his attack.Ipswich’s breakout star Liam Delap was the club’s No1 striker target, but the former Manchester City academy star is set to join Chelsea instead.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!United scored just 44 league goals this term, with main striker Rasmus Hojlund netting just four times.That has led Amorim to overhaul his forward line, with Alejandro Garnacho set to join a list of potential departures that includes Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony. More

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    Man Utd 2025/26 home kit ‘LEAKED’ as fans fume ‘Adidas aren’t even trying anymore’

    Manchester United fans are seeing red and not in a good way after the club’s new home kit was leaked online.The 2025/26 Adidas-made strip has sparked fury across social media with furious Reds supporters slamming the red shirt with black and white collar.The United kit will have a different style to the collar next seasonCredit: EPAThe new kit has got fans fuming after it was leakedCredit: WWW.FOOTYHEADLINES.COMThe new kit is expected in the market later this monthCredit: WWW.FOOTYHEADLINES.COMImages circulating online show a minimal design with barely any detailing, aside from the iconic badge and Adidas logo — with some fans joking that “Adidas aren’t even trying anymore.”One fan fumed on X: “We need to ditch Adidas at the earliest opportunity. “Ironically the ‘bus seat’ kit (which I hated) is the best of the bunch here.”Another joked: “Matches the quality of football at Old Trafford in recent years.”READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe kit includes an Old Trafford-inspired sleeve graphic, marking the first time in many years that Manchester United has featured sleeve prints on their home shirts.The words ‘Theatre of Dreams’ are printed on the collar and the kit will be available at some point this month, with white shorts and black socks as the primary combination.Some fans, however, aren’t impressed by the design details, comparing it to previous seasons. One commented: “Pretty much a blend of the last two seasons’ kits, very bland, Adidas are definitely running out of new kit ideas.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAdidas, who signed a £900 million mega-deal with United in 2015 for 10 years, are now facing mounting pressure from fans to show more creativity and respect for the club’s rich heritage.One tongue-in-cheek post read: “Next season they’ll just hand us red vests and say it’s ‘retro’.”’With you, I started to smile again’ – Tearful Antony announces Real Betis exitUnited have yet to officially unveil the kit but if the online backlash is anything to go by, they might want to head back to the drawing board.United’s poor performance on the pitch has left fans fuming.They finished 15th in the league and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, who hadn’t won a trophy in 17 years. More

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    ‘To do what?’ – Cole Palmer left confused as he’s asked to name his Premier League Mount Rushmore

    COLE PALMER was left flabbergasted when asked to name his Premier League Mount Rushmore.The iconic American landmark, which has the faces of former Presidents carved into it, is often brought up by sports fans when debating the greatest to ever do it.Cole Palmer was recently asked to name his Premier League Mount RushmoreCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe Chelsea and England star had no idea about the iconic American landmarkCredit: ALAMYThe 23-year-old gave a blunt response to the taskCredit: SKY SPORT NZBut the sculpture in the hills of South Dakota are clearly something Chelsea and England ace Palmer isn’t familiar with as he shook his head when asked if he knew what the tourist attraction is.After having it explained that he needed to pick four figures to go on his Prem Mount Rushmore, he bemusingly asked: “To do what?”Palmer eventually got to grips with the task and went on to reveal his list, which would’ve included two defenders had it not been for the interviewer.He told Sky Sports NZ: “Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Thierry] Henry, Kevin de Bruyne and [Eden] Hazard.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSFootage of Palmer choosing his Mount Rushmore went viral and scores of footie fans couldn’t help but comment on the clip.The iconic site of course has the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.One said: “[He’s] a savant. Great picks.”Another said: “He’s funny and also some player.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSCole Palmer has been Chelsea’s star performer over the last two yearsCredit: GETTYAnd another said: “How anyone, not least a current top player, could not pick Rooney in a top 4 PL players of all time is beyond me.”One remarked: “As if it wasn’t bad enough, he picked Eden Hazard.”From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsAnother chimed in: “Why would he know about Mount Rushmore?”Palmer will no doubt be hoping to one day be chosen on footie fans’ Prem Mount Rushmore.And if the 23-year-old can replicate the form he’s shown at Chelsea over the last two seasons, he’ll go a long way to being considered a Premier League great.Palmer bagged a whopping 27 goals and 15 assists in his first season at Stamford Bridge following his £40million move from Manchester City.He wasn’t as prolific last season, scoring only 15 goals and racking up 12 assists.He did, however, end the season on a high as Chelsea secured Champions League football and won the Conference League, the final of which saw him bag two wonderful assists. More

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    Shamed Prem ref David Coote filmed delivering Evri packages after cocaine video & Klopp rant destroyed career

    SACKED Premier League referee David Coote is now delivering packages for Evri — and says: “I’m just ­trying to make an honest living.”A couple were stunned to see the 42-year-old on their Ring doorbell, below, dropping off a parcel.Sacked Premier League referee is now delivering parcels for Evri as he attempts to ‘make an honest living’ after his drugs shame got him banned from footballCoote is currently serving a 16-month UEFA ban, but pals say he could return to the game eventuallyCredit: PABanned ref David Coote was caught snorting cocaine in a video clipCoote is serving a 16-month UEFA ban after video emerged of him savaging former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, and a Sun clip showed him taking cocaine.He works for the courier firm near his home in Newark, Notts, and said: “I want to get on with my life.Have YOU got a story or an amazing picture or video? Email exclusive@the-sun.co.uk and you could even get PAID”I’m trying to move forwards and regain a sense of responsibility and purpose.READ MORE ON DAVID COOTE”The job is keeping me busy and occupied, it’s not a new long-term career.”The Sun told in November how Coote had called Klopp a “German c***” in a leaked video.We then revealed a film of him doing cocaine at last summer’s Euros.The homeowner at the address he delivered to said: “My husband’s a Liverpool fan and what David said didn’t go down well.Most read in Football”My husband had ordered a part for a vehicle he’s working on and recognised David.”He said, ‘He’s delivering packages now’. I was like ‘Oh my gosh, is he really?’”It’s his own downfall, at the end of the day. David got himself into this mess.Scandal-hit Premier League ref David Coote SACKED after videos emerged of anti-Klopp rant and snorting white powder”He lives up the road. I see him around town a lot.”Coote was fired by referee governing body PGMOL in December and is banned by UEFA till next June.He said: “The drugs happened on an entirely ad-hoc basis.”It fills me with a huge sense of shame to sit here and to say that I took that route.”Last month he ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to raise money for his uncle Mick who has motor neurone disease.Coote said: “I’m doing what I want to do, focusing on what’s important like spending more time with friends and family.”Friends backed him. A source said: “David’s a great lad who lost his career through stupidity, as he fully acknowledges.”There might be a return for him to the game at some point, and football definitely needs experts like him.Read More on The Sun”Until then he obviously has to pay the bills.”Evri did not comment.He works for the courier firm near his home in Newark, NottsCredit: GettyThe former referee is concentrating on ‘spending more time with friends and family’Credit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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    Chelsea announce first summer signing as star, 20, who broke Luis Figo’s record joins in £18.5m transfer

    CHELSEA have completed the signing of record-breaking Sporting Lisbon midfielder Dario Essugo.The Blues are paying £18.5million with no add-ons, for their first signing of the summer transfer window – which opened on Sunday.Chelsea have signed 20-year-old star Dário Essugo from Sporting LisbonEssugo has signed an eight-year deal until the summer of 2033 – in keeping with Chelsea’s long contractual transfer policy.The 20-year-old spent last season on loan in LaLiga with Las Palmas, where he became a first team regular scoring once in 27 games.Essugo began his career in Sporting’s academy and became the youngest-ever player to feature for the club.He made his senior debut aged 16 years and six days against Vitoria de Guimaraes in March 2021.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSLater that year, he broke Portuguese icon Luis Figo’s record as the youngest starter for Sporting, aged 16 years, 11 months and 17 days.Essugo then gained experience with Sporting B before featuring 23 times for the club’s first team, under then boss Ruben Amorim.He made two appearances for Sporting at the start of 2024/25 season before joining Las Palmas on loan.Essugo spent the second half of the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Primeira Liga side Chaves, where he made 14 appearances.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the Portugal Under-21 international will have to battle for a place in a heavily congested Chelsea midfield next season.While Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been linked with an exit after just one season at Stamford Bridge, Essugo still faces competition with Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo for minutes.Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionChelsea are also planning to standby their £25million obligation to buy Man Utd flop winger Jadon Sancho this summer.But Todd Boehly and Co. are preparing for a huge summer of sales with up to FOURTEEN players facing the axe.The West London club are days away from confirming Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who completed the first part of his medical on Sunday.Essugo became a regular in loan side Las Palmas last season More

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    Major change to Champions League to be introduced from next season following Arsenal heartbreak against PSG

    UEFA are set to make a major change to the Champions League following Arsenal’s heartbreak against Paris Saint-Germain.The debut year of the new-look tournament unearthed a big problem some fans believed was unfair.Arsenal had to twice play a second leg away from homeCredit: AlamyThe top eight teams in the league phase automatically qualified for the Round of 16, with the next eight teams entering a play-off.But that was the only advantage the top eight teams received – which will now change.From next season the teams that finish in the top eight will have the advantage of playing the second leg of their knock-out ties at home.That was a privilege not granted to Arsenal and Barcelona in the semi-finals last year – both teams finished in the top eight but lost to teams who finished below them in the league phase.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFrom next season, the teams who place highest in the league phase are guaranteed to play at home in the second leg.The same change is expected to apply to both the Europa League and the Conference League.Uefa agreed the change in a meeting ahead of the Champions League final on Saturday.However the modification must be ratified by the Executive Committee, which does not meet until September.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSA virtual meeting will have to take place to confirm the rule change before the league phase draw on August 28.This season Arsenal played at home in the second leg of their Round of 16 win over PSV Eindhoven, before travelling to Real Madrid and PSG for the seconds legs of their quarter-final and semi-final ties.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’ More

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    Man Utd pre-season fixtures 2025: Full schedule and ticket details as Ruben Amorim prepares for busy summer

    RUBEN AMORIM will be looking ahead to pre-season with plenty of improvement required on the pitch.The Red Devils recorded their worst-ever Premier League season last term with a dreadful 15th-place finish.Ruben Amorim is preparing for a busy summerCredit: AFPMatheus Cunha will make his Man Utd debut during pre-seasonCredit: AFPMan Utd had the chance to save their woeful domestic campaign in the Europa League final, but Amorim’s men fell to a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham.Their defeat in the showpiece match means United will not be playing European football next season, and crucially, will not receive the financial reward that comes with the continental competitions.The Red Devils’ squad requires major surgery in all departments, meaning their pre-season work, both on and off the pitch, is crucial.Amorim is set to add Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to his squad after United activated his £62.5million release clause.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans will get a glimpse of the Brazilian in the iconic red shirt during pre-season – SunSport can bring you the lowdown on all the friendlies confirmed so far.Man Utd pre-season fixtures 2025Here are all of Man Utd’s confirmed pre-season friendlies so far – plus ticket details for each match:May 28 – ASEAN All Stars 1-0 Man Utd (post-season)May 30 – Hong Kong 1-3 Man Utd (post-season)July 19 – Man Utd v Leeds United – 2pm BST (Stockholm) – ticket detailsJuly 26 – Man Utd v West Ham – 12am BST (New Jersey; Premier League Summer Series) – ticket detailsJuly 30 – Man Utd v Bournemouth – 2.30am BST (Chicago; Premier League Summer Series) – ticket details August 3 – Man Utd v Everton – 10pm BST (Atlanta; Premier League Summer Series) – ticket details August 9 – Man Utd v Fiorentina – 12.45pm BST (Old Trafford) – tickets not available yetWhen does the 2025/26 Premier League season start?The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 16/17, 2025.Most read in FootballThe start date allows for the maximum player rest time available – 83 clear days – from the end of the 2024/25 campaign.33 weekend and five midweek match rounds will make up the 2025/26 season.The Premier League states that the schedule “continues to allow more rest time for players over the festive match-round period”.No two rounds of fixtures will take place within 60 hours of each other and there will be no game on Christmas Eve.The fixtures for the Premier League 2025/26 season will be released at 9am BST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. More

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    Jobe Bellingham in line for huge £25m transfer which could see him take on brother Jude at Club World Cup

    DORTMUND are confident they will beat Frankfurt to the signing of Jobe Bellingham and are offering him the chance to play at this month’s Club World Cup.The Bundesliga giants are prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the teenage midfielder.Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move to DortmundJude Bellingham could face Jobe at the Club World CupAlthough Frankfurt are prepared to match that offer, it appears Dortmund are currently in a stronger position to secure the deal.And Dortmund are keen to complete the transfer meaning Bellingham, 19, could feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17.It is five years since brother Jude joined Dortmund for £25m from Birmingham and he proved to be a stunning success before moving to Real Madrid.And the fact that he flourished in the Bundesliga is a key reason why Jobe – and his parents Mark and Denise who represent him – are keen for a move to Germany.READ MORE SUNDERLAND NEWSDortmund boss Niko Kovac has already spoken at length with the player, who guided Sunderland back to the Premier League last term.Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has been in negotiations with both Sunderland and Bellingham’s parents.Sunderland, after clinching promotion, are keen to keep the youngster and could hold out for £25m.Dortmund qualified for the Club World Cup through Uefa’s four-year ranking, while Madrid did after winning the 2022 Champions League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBoth brothers came through the ranks at Birmingham City, so Dortmund would become the second team they’ve both played for.Jude and Jobe celebrated the Black Cats promotion in style with a trip to Wayne Lineker’s beach club in Ibiza last week.Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at WembleyThe Madrid superstar then linked up with his England team-mates in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.A successful move to Dortmund could see Jobe earn his first senior Three Lions call up.They have have won major honours at Wembley, after Jobe won the play-off final a year after Jude lifted the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti. More