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    Man Utd ‘make first Viktor Gyokeres approach as Ruben Amorim looks to beat Arsenal to huge £60m transfer’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have made an initial approach for Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.The striker scored 66 goals for Ruben Amorim when the pair worked together at Sporting. Manchester United have approached Sporting over Viktor GyokeresCredit: GettyRuben Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker at Old TraffordCredit: PAIn total, he boasts a staggering record of 97 goals in 102 appearances for the Portuguese giants. Gyokeres, 27, has an £84million release clause in his contract at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.However, Sky Sports News report United contacted Sporting to enquire about the Swedish international. But as revealed by SunSport, it is understood Gyokeres had a gentlemen’s agreement with Sporting that he can leave for around £58-60m.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSAnd Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker – with his current No9s Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.United cannot offer any European football next season – let alone Champions League football.But Amorim will hope his personal connection can entice Gyokeres, who is also wanted by Arsenal. Amorim has already completed his £62.5m transfer from Wolves.Most read in FootballAnd the Red Devils also remain keen on landing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.However, that deal has hit complications with Tottenham set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Michail Antonio set to quit West Ham after horror car crash despite being offered new contract amid ‘unique’ situation

    MICHAIL ANTONIO is heading towards the exit door at West Ham despite being offered a new deal.The Hammers striker, 35, has not played since his horror crash in December, which required surgery on a broken leg.Michail Antonio is set to leave West Ham this summerCredit: PAAntonio’s current deal at the London Stadium expires on June 30 and the club announced today that terms on a new deal are yet to be agreed.The Jamaica international has been offered a short-term deal with a far lower base salary than his current £90,000-a-week contract.Significant bonuses are included for any appearances Antonio would make next season.However, West Ham’s all-time top Premier League goalscorer is seeking a higher base salary offer and is holding out for offers from elsewhere.READ MORE ON WEST HAMThe club have done all they can to support his recovery, but will not be improving upon their offer and have indicated they would be pleased for Antonio should he secure better terms from another club.Spending money is tight at the London Stadium this summer and there is a focus on bringing the average age of Graham Potter’s squad down.Antonio, who is confident he will be able to play again, had urged Potter to include him in a Premier League squad towards the end of the season but it was thought too big of a risk.The striker is now hoping to make his first appearance since the December car crash with Jamaica at this summer’s Gold Cup, which starts next week.Most read in FootballImpressive performances with Jamaica could spark interest from other clubs, which is limited at this stage.Antonio has already branched out to prepare for life after football, working with the BBC’s Morning Live and as a pundit for TNT Sports during their coverage of the Conference League final.’I almost wasn’t there for my kids’ – Michail Antonio ‘happy’ to have ‘another chance at life’ after horror car crashAntonio shared some footage of his recovery on social mediaCredit: instagram/@michailantonioThe striker is pushing to make a return following his car crashCredit: instagram/@michailantonioAnnouncing their retained list, the Hammers said in a statement: “Given Michail Antonio’s unique situation, following his serious road traffic accident in December 2024, there will be no formal decision and announcement on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate.”However, as his current contract is also due to expire on 30 June, for the purposes of the Premier League Retained List procedure at the end of the 2024/25 season, Michail will be listed as a free transfer. “As a long-serving, highly-respected player, and a much-loved member of the West Ham family, the club’s absolute priority at this time is to support Michail personally in his journey to resume playing at the highest level.”Former West Ham captain Kurt Zouma, who spent last season on loan at Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah FC, will also formally depart with his contract ending this month.Danny Ings, Aaron Creswell, Vladimir Coufal and Lukasz Fabianski had already been confirmed as leaving at the end of their deals this summer.Antonio recently made a return to the training pitchCredit: instagram/@michailantonio More

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    Rio Ferdinand gets new job 6,000 miles away after shock TNT Sports departure

    RIO FERDINAND has landed a shock new job more than 6,000 miles away from the UK.It comes weeks after the Man Utd legend sensationally quit his decade-long punditry role at TNT Sports.Rio Ferdinand has landed a new job in AsiaFerdinand has been hired to work at a virtual football festivalFerdinand has now been hired for a new role with EA SPORTS.The 46-year-old is heading to Thailand to work at the Visa Presents EA SPORTS FC Mobile Festival in Bangkok on June 14.He is therefore swapping real football for a virtual kind as he fronts a special Q&A session on stage.Ferdinand will also play in a FC Mobile Showmatch with gamers and present the winner’s trophy and £22,000 prize on June 15.READ MORE ON RIO FERDINANDThe ex-England defender will therefore be working in South East Asia during the first two games of the Club World Cup in the US.Ferdinand announced his new job with a picture of himself on a poster on X.He captioned it: “Next stop, Bangkok… I’m heading to the Mobile Festival Bangkok—where passion, skill, and football culture collide!”Can’t wait to see you all 👊🏽.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe best FC Mobile competitors from across Asia and the Middle East will compete, in front of global football icons and social media influencers.Ferdinand stepped away from the TNT microphone after Paris Saint-Germain battered Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final on May 31.England football legend Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kidsHe hinted at new work ventures towards the end of his heartfelt exit statement a week prior.It read: “I’m excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents and my other business interests.“I hope to stay connected with all of you in different capacities. Thank you once again for everything.”Sources at TNT suggested Ferdinand could return to the channel in the future, whether on a guest or permanent basis.The decision not to renew his deal allows Ferdinand to concentrate on his own online channels, which have become increasingly popular. More

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    Crystal Palace’s European D-Day revealed with Eagles facing anxious wait to find out if they’ll be booted out or not

    CRYSTAL PALACE are expected to be left in limbo over their European fate until June 27.The Eagles sealed a place in the Europa League group stages for the first time in their history by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.Crystal Palace will learn their Europa League fate later this monthCredit: AlamyBut complications around John Textor’s stake in both Palace and French club Lyon have resulted in the South Londoners’ spot being in doubt.There was hope at Selhurst Park that a quick resolution would be found, but Uefa’s Club Financial Control Body is not expected to announce their decision until the end of this month.Uefa rules on multi-club ownership prevent any two clubs controlled by the same person or group from competing in the same competition.Both Palace and Lyon have qualified for next year’s Europa League, but the Ligue 1 side would have precedence as they finished higher in their domestic league.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTextor is the majority owner of Lyon and Palace’s largest shareholder at 43 per cent.The American could have placed his Eagles shares into a blind trust, as many other owners have done to avoid this outcome, though the deadline to do so was March 1.Palace have already met with Uefa in Switzerland arguing that Textor has no controlling influence at Crystal Palace.While he is the largest shareholder, the billionaire has an equal 25 per cent voting right and has complained about a lack of control and influence in the past.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSenior figures at the club are therefore confident that they will be able to find an agreement with Uefa which will see them take part in the Europa League next season.A resolution could come sooner should Textor simply sell his shares.Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kickedThe 59-year-old has been looking to sell his stake in Palace for some time now following a breakdown in relations with chairman Steve Parish.Textor, who tried to buy Everton last year, is now thought to be open to selling his shares to fellow American investors David Blitzer and Joshua Harris.Any deal would be difficult to complete in such a short timeframe, though it would immediately put an end to any concerns over breaching Uefa rules.Were the CFBC to find against Palace, Forest would move up into their Europa League spot from the Conference League while Brighton would find themselves in Europe. More

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    Erik ten Hag tried to STOP Man Utd signing Antony but club ‘pushed £86million transfer through at all costs’

    ERIK TEN HAG tried to block Manchester United from signing mega-money flop Antony, according to a sensational claim.Antony, 25, joined the Red Devils in 2022 for £85.5million in Ten Hag’s first summer at the club to follow the manager directly from Ajax.A sensational claim from the co-founder of Erik ten Hag’s SEG agency has claimed he tried to block Antony’s transfer to Man UtdCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunThe claim says Man Utd ‘pushed through the deal at all costs’Credit: AFPThe Old Trafford outfit originally did not want to pay as much for the star.However, according to widespread reports, Man Utd only pushed ahead with the deal after being encouraged by Ten Hag to complete it when he lost his first two games in charge.Then Man Utd chief John Murtough submitted three bids to take Antony from the Dutch giants, which was eventually accepted.After a bright start, Antony form dipped alarminly and he quickly became a scapegoat for Ten Hag’s failings as Man Utd boss.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Brazilian eventually lost his place in the starting XI in his second season before he was sent out on loan to Real Betis halfway through his third season with Man Utd.Ten Hag now manages Bayer Leverkusen and has been linked with the winger once again.But in a stunning claim from Kees Vos, co-founder of Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) who are Ten Hag’s agency, he says Ten Hag actually tried to BLOCK the move, with Man Utd being the ones wanting to “push it through at all costs”.Writing in the book, Liverpool and the Dutch, Vos claims: “Ten Hag and Vos were not in favour of this and wanted to stop the transfer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”But the club wanted to push through at all costs, because Arsenal was also interested in Antony. “The risk of a stronger competitor would be great. Ultimately, Manchester United paid almost 100 million euros for Antony.’With you, I started to smile again’ – Tearful Antony announces Real Betis exit”Although Ten Hag did not support this transfer, it stuck with him throughout his entire time in Manchester that he took over the attacker from Ajax for this ill-fated amount, who was never able to fulfil his promise.”Overall, Antony scored just 12 goals and added five assists in 96 games for the Red Devils and was often ridiculed for his flagrant skills which often yielded no end product.His loan at La Liga club Betis reminded people of skills as he contributed to 14 goals in 26 games. Man Utd chiefs are reportedly willing to take a hit worth more than half of what they originally paid in order to get him off the books, with a figure of around £40m being reported.SunSport have also revealed how Ten Hag’s Bayer are considering a move for Jack Grealish after he was told his Manchester City career is over.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordWATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN More

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    Man Utd release TEN players including Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans as massive summer overhaul begins

    MANCHESTER UNITED have announced that TEN players are leaving the club.The Red Devils confirmed their released and retained list with some notable names heading for the exit door.Christian Eriksen is one of ten players being released from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyJonny Evans is also on his way out of the clubCredit: GettyLindelof has also been let go by the Red DevilsCredit: GettyTom Heaton is in talks over a new contractCredit: GettyStar players such as Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof have not been offered new deals.Lindelof has spent eight years at Manchester United, having joined from Benfica back in 2017.He made 284 appearances for the club and picked up FA Cup and League Cup winners’ medals.Evans ends his second spell at Old Trafford, having played a total of 241 times for the club.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe rejoined the club in 2023 on a free transfer after spells at West Brom and Leicester City.His stint unemployed could be short having already been linked with a move to Wrexham.Eriksen was also a free transfer when he made the move to Manchester United back in 2022.The Dane fought his way back to fitness after suffering a cardiac arrest in May 2021 during the Euros.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHis return to football came during a six-month spell from January 2022 at Brentford, which saw him then make the switch to Manchester.The midfielder played 108 times for the club, scoring eight goals and assisting 19 more.Former Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal launches scathing attack on old side while heaping praise on bitter rivalsVeteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton is also heading for the exit if a new deal can not be agreed.The club have confirmed that discussions over a new contract are underway.It is stated that a new deal would see the former Burnley stopper stay at Old Trafford for the 2025/26 season.He did make appearances for the club in the post-season tour of Asia.Man United released players Here are the ten players that have been released by Manchester United…Christian EriksenJonny EvansHubert GraczykTom Heaton (In talks over a new deal)Jack KingdonVictor LindelofSam MurrayTom MylesJames NolanTom WoosterYoungsters Hubert Graczyk, Jack Kingdon, Sam Murray, Tom Myles, James Nolan and Tom Wooster are all also due for release.On the youth players, a club statement read: “The Academy is proud of all of our departing young players throughout the age groups.”They will be supported in securing contracts at new clubs, provided with a bespoke aftercare programme, and will always have a lifelong association with Manchester United.”Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim has already welcomed Matheus Cunha to Old Trafford from Wolves.Read More on The SunThe attacker fetched a pricey fee of £62.5million as the club had to trigger his release clause.The club have also been heavily linked with moves for Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo and Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.Contracted players at Man UnitedHere is a list of all the contracted players at Manchester United…Sonny AljofreeAmad DialloHarry AmassAntonyZach BaumannAltay BayindirRhys BennettGabriele BiancheriBruno FernandesCasemiroToby CollyerDiogo DalotMatthijs de LigtJacob DevaneyPatrick Chinazaekpere DorguEthan EnnisJayce FitzgeraldJack FletcherTyler FletcherTyler FredricsonAlejandro GarnachoDan GoreElyh HarrisonAyden HeavenRasmus HojlundJoe HugillAmir IbragimovLouis JacksonJaydan KamasonSekou KoneShea LaceySamuel LusaleHarry MaguireKobbie MainooTyrell MalaciaLisandro MartinezSam MatherNoussair MazraouiFinley McAllisterDermot MeeAshton Missin (Contract offered)Jack MoorhouseMason MountWill MurdockVictor MusaChido ObiHabeeb OgunneyeAndre OnanaMarcus RashfordTommy RoweJadon SanchoJames ScanlonMalachi SharpeLuke ShawJim ThwaitesManuel UgarteRadek VitekEthan WheatleyEthan WilliamsLeny YoroJoshua ZirkzeeJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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    Diletta Leotta shares stunning bikini snaps as she holidays with ex-Liverpool star husband Loris Karius

    DILETTA LEOTTA stripped down to a bikini while on holiday with her husband and former Liverpool star Loris Karius.Diletta, 33, works as a football presenter for DAZN in her native Italy.Diletta Leotta wowed in a figure-hugging bikiniCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe shared several snaps from her holidayCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta is a sports TV presenterCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe beauty has a whopping nine million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaWhile Karius, 31, is now employed between the sticks for German club Schalke.The couple jetted off to Mallorca for a much-needed break following the end of the season.Diletta soaked up the Spanish sun in an array of incredible outfits.She was pictured hopping out the sea in figure-hugging black swimwear.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd after drying off, she looked incredible in a pink bikini as she posed with a friend joining them abroad.Diletta also dazzled while stood next to a massive paella on the beach and when at a restaurant in a stylish black dress. Her stunning looks left her nine million Instagram followers in awe, with one saying: “The most beautiful, there is no better.”Another added: “Gorgeous girl.”Most read in FootballA third commented: “You are radiant.”Italian beauty Diletta tied the knot with Karius last summer in a luxurious ceremony after two years of dating.Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconThey have a daughter Aria, 2, who was seen in the post.Karius was on daddy duties, holding her in a swimming pool that overlooked the picturesque ocean. The German goalkeeper played 49 times for Liverpool between 2016 and 2018.Dilleta returned from her holiday in time to attend yesterday’s French Open men’s final, stunning in a bold white dress.Diletta looked in love with a huge paellaCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaHer daughter Aria joined her at the beachCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaHer husband is ex-Liverpool keeper Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta Leotta shares stunning bikini snaps as she holidays with ex-Liverpool star husband Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta was at the French Open final yesterdayCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta More

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    England U21s’ James Beadle confident he’ll be a European champion… even though he admits he DESERVED to get dropped

    ENGLAND U21 goalie James Beadle believes he’ll be a European champion – despite admitting he DESERVED to be dropped at Sheffield Wednesday.The highly-rated Brighton star, 20, is Slovakia preparing for the European Championship after returning from a season-long loan at Hillsborough.EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists (outside the EU), club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images (+15 in extra time). No use to emulate moving images. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications/services. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ian Lyall/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock (14719263be) Sheffield Wednesday […]Credit: RexJames Beadle admits he deservedCredit: GettyBeadle, who SunSport understands will join Birmingham City on a similar deal this summer, looks set to face Czechia in the Young Lions’ opening game on Thursday.And he is adamant that his confidence has not been rocked by the fact that Owls boss Danny Rohl decided to axe him for the final eight games after his performances dipped.Beadle said: “Overall it was a big learning experience to grow as a player and grow as a person. A lot of things happened, good games, bad games, but overall just a good time of improvement for me.“Towards the end of my time at Wednesday I don’t think I really performed to my best for whatever reason. Now after taking a step back I understand why and in this tournament and looking ahead I know what I need to do to be at my best more consistently.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe refreshingly honest stopper continued: “Just going through clips, going through games, and I just don’t think I performed to my capabilities,’ he added.“I know how good I am, I know I can perform at that level, and in the future I know what I need to do to stay more at my level.“Sometimes you’ve got to take a step back to properly look at it and that’s when I came out of the team.  It was really hard to take at the time but when you take a step back and realise how I was actually performing, it is what it is.“I don’t really go on social media or anything, I try to live in my own bubble, but at the time when results aren’t going well and you aren’t performing at the level you can you know you’re going to get criticised. I have no issue being criticised if I know I’m not performing to the level I can.”Most read in FootballBeadle is now focused firmly on the Euros – and he insists that Lee Carsley’s squad can match anybody at the tournament as the Young Lions look to secure back-to-back Euro success.He added: “We’re at least on par if not better when you look at the talent in this squad. We can definitely compete and try to turn them over.“It’s been a long build-up now to the tournament and the main goal for us is winning. As a country now we want to start winning things and it starts at youth ages like Under-21s so that’s what we want to do.”England kick-off their Euro campaign against the Czech Republic on Thursday.They then face Slovenia three days later and finish the group stage against Germany on Wednesday 18 June with all of the Young Lions’ matches being broadcast on Channel 4. More