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    Real Madrid interested in Lewis-Skelly free transfer next summer with Arsenal star’s contract talks ‘not going well’

    MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY is being eyed for a stunning transfer by Real Madrid, according to reports. The youngster has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates, playing 39 games for the Gunners and chipping in with one goal and three assists.Myles Lewis-Skelly could leave Arsenal on a free transferCredit: GettyLewis-Skelly had a breakthrough campaign this seasonCredit: APReal Madrid could land a second England international on a free transferCredit: APHowever, having signed his first professional contract in October 2023, the 18-year-old could already be set to move away from north London and end a decade-long association with the club.That’s because with just one year left on his contract, Real Madrid are now “sniffing around” the situation as they possibly eye another free transfer for an English star.According to The Guardian, negotiations between the player and Arsenal over new terms are “not going well.”And this has left Spanish giants Real on red alert to sign the England international full-back.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe La Liga club have already landed Liverpool’s own English international full-back in Trent Alexander-Arnold, with a £10million fee agreed to allow him to play at the Club World Cup next month.Combined with Jude Bellingham already at the club, it means Xabi Alonso’s new-look Madrid team could feature as many as three English stars at the Bernabeu.But ultimately, the player’s future could depend on where he is seen as playing long-term.Lewis-Skelly played as a midfielder during his days in the Hale End Academy, but has primarily starred as a left-back – often inverting – since breaking into the Arsenal first-team.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHowever, Arteta has hinted at a possible switch into midfield from next season for the teenager. He said: “He is very intelligent, very willing and very physical. If you have those three ingredients and you have a personality that can go through blips — it can happen — that is Myles. That is what he has done.Arsenal wonderkid Lewis-Skelly’s mum reveals he’s ‘still on washing-up duty’… and how she nearly missed Man City goal”He can do as a 6 and an an 8. It will depend a lot on the relationships and the chemistry with other players, how this evolves within the team.”And football, which direction it goes , what demands of certain positions as well. He is certainly a player that can play a in lots of positions.”Lewis-Skelly was selected in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.Tuchel deployed him as a full-back in his last two Three Lions’ appearances, World Cup qualification clashes against Albania and Latvia in March, the first of which Lewis-Skelly scored in.Losing him to Los Blancos, who have also been long-term admirers of William Saliba, would be a bitter blow to the Gunners long-term transfer plans.Arsenal are also in negotiations with fellow starlet Ethan Nwaneri.Read More on The SunIn terms of incomings this summer, Arsenal have submitted an offer to land Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres but have been joined in the pursuit by Chelsea.However, the Blues being boosted after news emerged that Liam Delap wants to join them may give the Gunners a clear shot at the former Coventry ace.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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    Lewis Hamilton hits out at ‘bulls***’ speculation on relationship with Ferrari engineer after awkward F1 radio chat

    LEWIS HAMILTON has hit out at “bulls**t” criticism of his relationship with Ferrari engineer Riccardo Adami.The seven-time world champ was fifth at Monaco last weekend and on the cooldown lap thanked the team for repairing his car for qualifying after a crash in FP3.Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the criticism of his relationship with his race engineerCredit: GettyHamilton insists he has a good relationship with Riccardo AdamiCredit: GettyBut there was radio silence from his team and Hamilton asked “are you upset with me or something?”, while there was still no response.Hamilton had been given a three-grid place penalty for impeding Max Verstappen after he was told the wrong information by Adami in qualifying.The British driver was informed that Verstappen was on a slow lap, so did not get out of the way when he was actually on a flying lap.It comes after the ex-Mercedes star sarcastically told his new team to have a “tea break” in the Miami GP, where they rowed over swapping places with Charles Leclerc.READ MORE ON LEWIS HAMILTONHamilton said: “There were areas that we just had radio problems.“I didn’t get all the information I wanted — and that was it.“There’s a lot of speculation. I mean, most of it’s bulls**t.”Meanwhile, Brit Lando Norris has clapped back at claims the title charge is only between him and team-mate Oscar Piastri.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPiastri leads Norris by three points at the top, with Verstappen 25 points off the Aussie driver in third place.But McLaren star Norris said: “Mathematically, the whole grid can win the championship.“If you think it’s just out of me and Oscar, you’re a bit silly.”One of F1’s most recognisable voices reveals Leclerc and Hamilton moments that will live with him forever More

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    Man City promise biggest transfer spree yet starting NEXT WEEK despite Premier League hearing over 130 charges looming

    MANCHESTER CITY have warned Prem rivals they plan to build their greatest trophy-winning team.After a first season without a major domestic trophy since 2016-17,  chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vowed “incredible” striker Erling Haaland will spearhead a decade of glory.Erling Haaland signed a new 10-year deal in January and Man City expect him to be the main man in another successful decadeCredit: GettyMan City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Haaland will be ‘at the heart’ of a revival by the dethroned Prem champsCredit: GettyIn his address to supporters, the City chief also:   Revealed the club messed up by not being “aggressive” enough in  last summer’s transfer marketConceded it led to the most “challenging” campaign since their big-money 2008 takeover at CityPromised a mega spending spree from next week to boost their Club World Cup bidInsisted his bond of “trust” with boss Pep Guardiola means  this season is a one-off blip.Guardiola lifted 15 trophies before this season’s duck. But Khaldoon declared: “We will  be back and the aim is to build something even better. Erling is the most prolific striker in the world. “We have him completely bought in to everything that is City.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“He’s an incredible talent, an incredible person and  at the right age. “When we look at the next ten years, Erling is at the heart of what we are building.“History is great — but then there’s a new page to write. The future is about what we can do together. How we can keep winning.“We’ve been working and preparing for next season since January.Most read in FootballManager Pep Guardiola and Khaldoon celebrated winning the 2024 Prem crown but had to settle for a third-place finish this termCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“We’ll take all the good things and the not so good things from this  season, learn from it, improve and get better.”His end-of-season club interview made no mention of the charges of 130 financial rule breaches — vehemently denied by City.AC Milan drop major hint over Kyle Walker’s future after Man City star’s loan transferThese are still being considered by an independent commission.And Khaldoon told fans: “The beauty of football is there’s always a new season. And today we get to turn this page.“The season that just passed is behind us. The records are there. What we  achieved and what we haven’t. And it’s basically black and white.“Many circumstances just didn’t work our way.“Last summer, we probably should have been more aggressive in some  changes we needed to do.“We didn’t do that and it ended up costing us. We already started that team rebuild  in January.”City spent £172million in the winter window on forward Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt — plus defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis and Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.Norwegian superstar Haaland also penned a  new mega-money, ten-year deal in January.Read More on The SunAnd that will NOT be the end of their spending as Khaldoon said: “We’ve  identified who are the targets, in what positions, and have  clear No 1 and No 2 options.“We’ll go about our business and it will be very clear, very swift.“Our objective is to be ready with the new squad for the Club World Cup.”Guardiola’s City sealed a 2023 Treble with Champions League gloryCredit: PA More

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    Scott McTominay’s bargain £25m Napoli transfer shows Man Utd know the price of everything and the value of nothing

    IT is questionable why any Scotsman would venture outside in 27 degrees of searing Italian sunshine.Proceeding to slug neat whisky from a bottle while sitting atop a roofless bus the day before meeting the Pope represents a whole new level of judgement.Scott McTominay lifts the Serie A trophyCredit: GettyMcTominay swigs whisky during the celebrationsCredit: X @mctominay_HQThe Scotland star has been loving the celebrationsCredit: XNapoli’s new hero meets the PopeCredit: AlamyScott McTominay’s hands were probably shaking with more than nerves as he stood to meet Leo XIV while nursing a biblical hangover.But as a young man with the world at his feet and a Serie A winner’s medal round his neck, Scottish football’s new Messiah can do whatever he likes.And besides, daft decisions have been following him around for some time.Not least the one by his former club Manchester United, who thought it great business to flog him to Napoli for £25million last summer, having rejected a bid of £30m from West Ham because it was not enough.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSNot exactly Dragon’s Den or The Apprentice.Presumably, it was considered better to get McTominay out of the way and packed off to a foreign league rather than sell to a direct rival.Ninety-nine years out of 100, West Ham rival Manchester United in name only.It’s only because Ruben Amorim’s team has been so spectacularly bad this season in McTominay’s absence that they can see the Hammers from across the lower reaches of the Premier League table.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMcTominay played his final match for Man Utd last AugustCredit: GettyThe Scotland international took on an exciting new challenge in NaplesCredit: GettyHe was long gone before Ruben Amorim turned up at Old Trafford to try to dig United out of the mess left behind by his  predecessor Erik ten Hag.A towering presence on the  pitch, McTominay was viewed as a symbol of how far the club had fallen from the rose-tinted days when everyone who wore the shirt was a legend.Scott McTominay dances with old fan while puffing on cigarette as never-ending Napoli title party continuesDespite being 6ft 3in, McTominay could never look Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Paul Ince or Bryan Robson in the eye.Maybe not, but he has scored more goals this term than Rasmus Hojlund —  United’s £72m striker.He also scored on the final day for Napoli, who won the Scudetto by a solitary point.McTominay’s sale was dressed up as a financial necessity to keep the bean counters at the Premier League off United’s backs.Yet the £42m splashed out on his replacement Manuel Ugarte doesn’t look like the best trade off.The Uruguayan amassed 15 bookings in his debut campaign and two goals, at least repaying some of his transfer fee in club fines.But if you want a heartfelt verdict on whether it was a wise move letting McTominay slip away, just ask former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.He described the call to sell him as ‘beyond me’ — which for a Norwegian nice guy equates to verbal GBH.McTominay suffered the curse of the academy kid. Fans and bosses alike expected too much from him.There were doubts about his all-round game, which seemed surprising because he always looked the part. Though born in Lancaster and raised in United’s academy, there is a ‘Scottishness’ about him.The firm brow, deep-set eyes and angular jawline makes for a formidable face when he sports that scary buzz cut.The look of someone who can handle himself.Guzzling warm scotch on a hot day and chain- smoking only adds to McTominay’s aura, now backed up by a serious achievement on the pitch.His colourful behaviour on the trophy parade after Napoli’s title triumph might not be the most sophisticated advert for modern football. But it can’t all be about broccoli and cryo-chambers can it?Read More on The SunMcTominay was voted Serie A’s MVP.Some in football know the price of everything and the value of nothing.McTominay poses with girlfriend Cam Reading and the Serie A trophyMcTominay is a hero with the Napoli supportersCredit: ReutersMcTominay plays for Napoli alongside Scotland pal Billy GilmourCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMcTominay’s move to Naples has been a resounding successCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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    TNT Sports presenter Miroslava Montemayor stuns in see-through top as she gets ready to host Champions League final

    MEXICAN TV host Miroslava Montemayor has turned heads with a stunning look ahead of the Champions League final. The 35-year-old presents TNT Sports’ coverage of the tournament in Mexico. Miroslava Montemayor has stunned with a plunging see-through outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM @tntsportsmex and @miroslavamontThe Mexican is TNT’s Champions League hostCredit: Instagram @miroslavamontMiroslava is a former model and represented Mexico at Miss International 2013Credit: Instagram @miroslavamontThe 35-year-old has fronted TNT’s coverage of the CL since 2019Credit: Instagram @miroslavamontMiroslava is known for her daring on-air fashion choices. And her latest wardrobe choice has sent her 884,000 followers into a frenzy. Miroslava previewed PSG’s showdown against Inter Milan on Saturday night. She picked her best XI of the tournament – controversially leaving out Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut fans admitted they “forgive her” as she dazzled in a gorgeous see-through black dress. One fan gasped: “You are a queen.”Another commented: “Simply stunning.”Miroslava also gave her followers a glimpse into TNT’s halftime show for the final in Munich. Most read in FootballRocking a traditional German dirndl, she wrote: “Behind the scenes of rehearsals for the Champions League halftime show… Munich, here we come!”One lovestruck fan replied: “I need to watch this.”Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdAnd a second said: “The look is EVERYTHING.”Miroslava represented her country at Miss International 2013 in Japan.She began her foray into TV over a decade ago after leaving modelling behind. Miroslava rocked traditional German dress as the TNT team prepare to head to MunichCredit: INSTAGRAM @lareimers and @miroslavamontHer first TV gig was on Azteca Noreste sports show ADN.She joined up with ESPN in 2015, fronting a number of their Spanish-language shows.The presenter turns her hand to everything from American football to tennis.Miroslava left ESPN in 2019 to join TNT, where she has since fronted the network’s Champions League coverage in Mexico. More

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    Bruno Fernandes’ agent ‘holds productive Al-Hilal talks in Saudi Arabia over stunning £100m transfer from Man Utd’

    BRUNO FERNANDES’ agent has held “productive” talks with Al-Hilal, according to reports.The Saudi side are pushing hard to seal a £100million deal for the Manchester United captain in the coming days.Al-Hilal are pushing to sign Man Utd skipper Bruno FernandesCredit: PAFernandes, 30, has been on the Red Devils’ post-season tour in Malaysia.According to the Mail, his agent Miguel Pinho, meanwhile, jetted to Saudi Arabia to meet with Al-Hilal chiefs.Club president Fahad bin Nafel is said to have engaged in positive talks with Pinho at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh – with Al-Hilal proposing a tax-free £700,000 a week three-year deal worth £200m including bonuses.Al-Hilal are set to participate in the expanded Club World Cup next month and want to recruit a new superstar in time to feature.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSLast year’s Saudi champions told Fernandes’ camp on Monday that they wanted a response within 72 hours.The Portuguese midfielder is yet to give them a concrete decision.Man Utd’s stance is said to be that they’d like to keep their skipper.Fernandes’ future could be settled later this week.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollowing United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, Fernandes offered to quit the Red Devils.The former Sporting CP star said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award – but admits he DOESN’T want it”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Boss Ruben Amorim, 40, said earlier this week: “He’s really important for us and really important for what we want to build with this team.” More

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    David Beckham enlists huge Hollywood A-list pal for chat show series finale

    DAVID Beckham’s chat show will get a Hollywood ending tomorrow night — with Tom Cruise his biggest guest yet.The ex-football superstar hosts Beckham & Friends Live during Champions League games.Tom Cruise will be the special guest on the final episode of David Beckham’s chat showCredit: GettyParamount+ viewers in the UK and US have watched him sip wine with stars such as film director Guy Ritchie.Becks will be at Munich’s Allianz Arena for tomorrow’s final and will welcome Mission: Impossible star Tom, 62, as Paris Saint-Germain take on Inter Milan.It comes weeks after Tom attended Becks’ 50th birthday party.The show could be renewed for next season’s Champions League games, shown on Paramount+ in the US.read more on david beckhamBecks’ big move in front of the camera comes following a successful Netflix documentary series, which offered a never-before-seen insight into his life and playing career.An insider previously said: “It is a huge deal for the channel and shows just how big David is in America. “He has become a global icon.“Both sides are winners.”Most read in FootballTom attended Beck’s 50th birthday partyCredit: GettyFans hail ‘incredible’ moment Micah Richards sits on David Beckham’s lap during new show and chats to Hollywood legendUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    AC Milan sack manager Sergio Conceicao with 25-second VIDEO as brief statement is released

    AC MILAN have sacked manager Sergio Conceicao.The Serie A giants confirmed the news by posting a 25-second video.Sergio Conceicao has been sacked as AC Milan bossAC Milan posted a 25-second clip of Conceicao when confirming his sackingThe clip features Conceicao prowling along the touchline, as well as lifting the Supercoppa Italiana.In a brief statement, the Serie A giants confirmed: “AC Milan and Sergio Conceiçao will not continue their journey together next season.”The Club would like to thank Sergio and his staff for their commitment, professionalism and dedication shown during their time leading the First Team over the past few months.”The AC Milan family parts with the coach who won the 50th trophy in the Club’s history, wishing him the best for the future.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSConceicao was appointed on December 30 following Paulo Fonseca’s dismissal.Just days later the former Porto boss guided AC Milan to Supercoppa glory.The Portuguese failed to inspire the Italian giants in Serie A, however, finishing a lowly eighth.Conceicao did reach the Coppa Italia final, beating Roma and rivals Inter along the way.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKConceicao, 50, lifted the Supercoppa Italiana in JanuaryCredit: GettyBut Milan slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Bologna in the final, effectively sealing Conceicao’s fate.Reports in Italy claim that Massimiliano Allegri will return to San Siro as Conceicao’s replacement.AC Milan drop major hint over Kyle Walker’s future after Man City star’s loan transferAllegri, 57, was in charge of AC Milan between 2010 and 2014.Earlier today, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the Italian had agreed to rejoin his former club.Allegri won the Serie A title with Milan in the 2010-11 season.The experienced boss added a further five successes as Juventus boss.He has been out of work since leaving Juve at the end of the 2023-24 season.Massimiliano Allegri is set to return to AC MilanCredit: Getty More