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      Rangers hold talks with former Ajax boss over becoming their next manager as Davide Ancelotti discussions drag on

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      RANGERS have added another name to their managerial shortlist as Ibrox chiefs close in on the appointment of their new boss.SunSport has already told you how Davide Ancelotti, Russell Martin, Steven Gerrard and Brian Priske were in the frame to replace Philippe Clement. There has been no further update regarding Davide AncelottiCredit: PASteven Gerrard is no longer in the runningCredit: GettyA new manager has entered the frameCredit: GettyLiverpool legend Gerrard has seemingly dropped out of the race after rejecting an approach to make a sensational return to his former club. Ancelotti and Martin are understood to be the leading contenders as things stand. However, SunSport understands another manager has now joined the race, with former Ajax boss Francesco Farioli the latest gaffer to hold discussions with the Light Blues board.The 36-year-old is currently a free agent after he resigned from the Eredivisie giants following their dramatic title collapse which saw PSV Eindhoven clinch the title on the final day. Ajax threw away a nine point lead in the final few games which allowed Malik Tillman and Co to make it two-in-a-row following a last day shootout against Sparta Rotterdam. Emotional Farioli quit following the major disappointment and technical director Alex Kroes branded his departure “incredibly disappointing”. It’s understood the Italian was one of the managers considered by Light Blues chiefs before they appointed Michael Beale. The Ibrox club have been long-time admirers of the young manager and it’s said they’ve made a fresh approach. Most read in FootballThe former Nice and Alanyaspor gaffer has also been linked with Atalanta and Roma. Farioli recently revealed what he expects from his next move after a difference of opinion with the Ajax board. Ajax Manager Francesco Farioli in tears after Dutch giants lose Eredivisie title on final day of the season“There’s a lot of speculation, a lot of rumours,” he said.“But I do want to get back into coaching. Just like it was with Ajax, I don’t care about the brand or the size of the club.”What matters to me is how things are done, and last summer Ajax was exactly what I was looking for.“It was the right step for my career, and now we’ll see what comes next. We’ll see if and when that opportunity arrives.“I’m a very demanding person. Before I join a club, I lay all my strengths and weaknesses on the table. ‘Demanding’ is probably the best word to describe me.”I want to find a club that’s willing to fight alongside me.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Aston Villa set to sign Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond, 18, on free transfer

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      ASTON VILLA are set to sign young Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer.With Unai Emery hopeful the 18-year-old Dutch youth international will become as successful as Jhon Duran – the last teenage striker he signed.Zepiqueno Redmond has enjoyed a breakthrough season at FeyenoordCredit: GettyDuran cost Villa £14.5million when Emery signed him from Chicago Fire in January, 2023.And Villa made a cool £50million profit when they sold him to Saudi giants Al-Nassr two years later.Redmond’s contract with Feyenoord expires at the end of June and Villa have beaten off interest from several clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.But the kid who can play as a striker or on the wing is poised to join Villa on a four-year deal.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSEmery has been looking to add a young forward to Villa’s ranks since Duran was sold in January.Redmond has made nine senior appearances for Feyenoord and made his first team debut in November during a 4-1 win over Almere City in the Eredivisie.He went on to feature in the club’s next two league matches and scored both of his side’s goals in a 2-1 victory over MVV Maastricht in the KNVB Cup on December 17.Two months later, he made his Champions League debut, starting in a league phase clash against AC Milan at the San Siro, which ended in a 1-1 draw.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJhon Duran left Villa for Al-Nassr in JanuaryCredit: ReutersHe also featured in the round of 16 second leg against Inter, coming on for the final 15 minutes in Milan.Redmond has played for the Netherlands at Under-16, Under-17 and has been a regular for the Under-19s over the past year.Aston Villa confirm Jhon Duran’s £64million transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr with blunt 58-word statement More

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      Leicester City ‘face starting Championship season with TWELVE-point deduction after alleged £17m in PSR breaches’

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      LEICESTER CITY are facing a huge points deduction for next season if found guilty of breaching PSR rules. The Foxes were relegated back to the Championship following a dismal Premier League campaign.Relegated Leicester are facing a hefty points deduction for next seasonCredit: GettyAnd they could begin the 2024/25 season in the second tier playing catch-up. The Premier League issued charges last week alleging a PSR breach of over £17million across a three-year period.According to the iPaper, Leicester could be hit with a MINIMUM 12-POINT penalty if found guilty. EFL guidelines state that 12 points should be docked for a PSR breach.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDeductions are then applied on a sliding scale if the breach is less than £15m. The Prem are reportedly set to argue Leicester be docked more points after failing to submit their accounts on time last December. A spokesperson said earlier this month: “Following an Arbitration Tribunal’s decision concerning jurisdiction, Leicester City FC has now been referred to an independent Commission for alleged breaches.””The EFL Championship Profit and Sustainability Rules (P&S Rules) for Season 2023/24.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”The club’s obligation to provide its Annual Accounts to the Premier League by 31 December 2024.”And the club’s obligation to provide full, complete and prompt assistance to the Premier League in response to the League’s inquiries.”Emotional Leicester fans say ‘delete this’ as club share pics of Jamie Vardy packing his things into a cardboard boxBoth the Premier League and Leicester declined to comment to the outlet. Leicester have announced 11 players are leaving the King Power this summer. Danny Ward, Daniel Iversen and club legend Jamie Vardy are all among those released following the expiry of their respective contracts.Vardy, 38, has been linked with a shock free transfer to Newcastle.The former England striker spent 13 years at Leicester, scoring 200 goals in 500 games. Vardy scored nine Prem goals and provided four assists this season.Since announcing his departure from the club, he has also been linked with Crystal Palace, Wolves and Wrexham. More

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      Chelsea ‘ask £350,000-a-week Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho to sign new contract before completing £25m transfer’

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      CHELSEA have asked Jadon Sancho to agree to a new contract before completing a £25million transfer, according to reports.The England international, 25, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford.Chelsea want to sign Jadon Sancho but only if he agrees to a pay cutCredit: GettyChelsea have a £25m obligation to buy Sancho in the summer transfer window – four years after United paid £73m for him in 2021. However, they do have a £5m penalty clause to break out of the deal and escape the obligation. Now Sky Sports News are reporting that the Blues are in negotiations with the winger’s representatives over his future.Chelsea most likely want Sancho to stay in West London.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSHowever, Sky claim they will only sign him if he agrees to fit into the wage structure at the club.Sancho apparently earns a whopping £350,000 per week at United, where he has one year left on his current deal. But part of the Todd Boehly regime is signing players on relatively low wages. Star-man Cole Palmer is on £130,000 per week.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are all on £65,000 per week or less. Sancho has battled with the likes of Madueke and Pedro Neto for a starting spot on the wing under Enzo Maresca.Jadon Sancho throws corner flag during Chelsea’s celebration at Tottenham He managed five goals and ten assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Blues. His three Premier League goals came against Southampton, Tottenham and Ipswich – who finished 20th, 17th and 19th respectively. However, he did score the killer goal in the Conference League final, coming off the bench to curl home to make it 3-1 and put the game to bed against Real Betis – before celebrating with a blue phone. Should Sancho refuse the pay cut and a deal with Chelsea collapse, he could have other transfer options should United try and get rid – with the whole Red Devils squad up for sale.Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted on a swoop as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz.And Borussia Dortmund may re-sign the winger to bolster their attack. More

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      Barcelona reveal first game at renovated Nou Camp as 100,000-seater stadium finally nears completion

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has revealed when the Nou Camp will officially be reopened.The iconic stadium has been undergoing a period of redevelopment over the last two years.Joan Laporta has revealed when he expects Barcelona to return to the Nou CampCredit: AlamyThe reopening of the stadium could be in AugustCredit: AFPAs a result, the capacity is expected to increase from 99,000 to around 105,000 when the building work is finished.The ground was initially expected to open at the end of last year, but delays pushed the date back.Now, Barcelona expect to return in August.Club president Laporta has earmarked August 16 – the day of the Gamper Trophy match – as the potential reopening.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking on TV3 while reviewing the club’s season, the Spaniard said: “We want it to serve as the pilot test for the stadium’s reopening. We’re working on this idea.”The Gamper is expected to be held at the Spotify Camp Nou.”We want it to be a pilot test in terms of access, operational capacity, etc.”We believe it’s the best way to run a full-scale trial.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe new stadium is expected to cost Barcelona £1.25billion overall.But, it is also anticipated to earn the club an extra £25million per year in revenue.Spectacular Timelapse of the works in the Spotify Camp Nou Since leaving the Nou Camp, Barcelona have been playing their home matches at the nearby Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.When they return, the ground would have officially been renamed to the Spotify Camp Nou following a £235m deal with the music streaming service.The Spanish giants go into the 2025-26 season as La Liga champions having beat Real Madrid to the title by four points. More

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      Wrexham ‘tracking three Premier League stars’ including former England striker ahead of Championship return

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      WREXHAM are targeting an experienced Premier League trio ahead of their return to the Championship.Phil Parkinson’s side will be back in the second-tier for the first time since the 1980s, having finished as runners-up in League One.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate promotion to the ChampionshipCredit: ReutersWrexham earned promotion by finishing second in League OneCredit: GettyHaving secured three consecutive promotions, the Red Dragons are looking to get their squad up to scratch for a Championship campaign.Throughout Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership, Wrexham have targeted experience.The likes of James McClean, Ben Foster, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher have all previously been recruited in recent seasons.According to the Mail, Wrexham are looking at more veteran transfer targets.READ MORE FOOTBALLThey claim that former Liverpool forward Danny Ings is on their radar.Ings, 33, signed for West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023.It was recently confirmed that the three-cap England international would be leaving London Stadium at the end of this season.This means that Wrexham could potentially sign him on a free transfer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKDanny Ings is being released by West HamCredit: GettyWrexham are also interested in Ings’ West Ham team-mate Aaron Cresswell.The 35-year-old, who also earned three England caps, is leaving West Ham after 11 years and 369 appearances.Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on partyCresswell would add vast experience to Parkinson’s back line.Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is also of interest to the Red Dragons.The midfielder, 34, is set to be out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer – although boss Marco Silva would like him to stay.Speaking about Cairney and his team-mate Kenny Tete, Silva recently said: “You all know that between the football club, and Kenny and Tom Cairney, there have been discussions, conversations with their representatives, their agents, and all that stuff.”Let’s hope we can have good news for us soon.”SunSport recently revealed that several Wrexham stars are set for promotion wage hikes.The likes of striker Paul Mullin are on even larger salaries than before,  making exits difficult so that Dragons may have to pay some to leave the Racecourse on loans or frees.Aaron Cresswell is leaving West Ham after 11 yearsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialFulham want to keep skipper Tom CairneyCredit: AP More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo transfer thrown into doubt after Al-Nassr issue defiant statement over Man Utd legend’s future

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      AL-NASSR are confident they can keep Cristiano Ronaldo – just days after the Portuguese star indicated he would leave the club. The 40-year-old declared earlier this week his “chapter is over” in Saudi Arabia.Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to suggest he would move on from Al-Nassr this summerCredit: AFPThe club’s sporting director Fernando Hierro has indicated the Saudi side wants to keep himCredit: ReutersRonaldo joined Al-Nassr as a free agent after leaving Manchester United in 2023.He has since failed to win a major trophy at the club despite being the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer two seasons in a row.Ronaldo appeared to announce his exit on Monday ahead of his contract expiring on June 30. In a cryptic social media post, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner wrote: “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.”.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSpeculation had already begun on Ronaldo’s next destination with the Portuguese legend seemingly in no mood to retire.But Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro believes he can change Ronaldo’s mind and get him to pen a new deal. Hierro told a press conference on Thursday: “I have to be positive. I don’t think Ronaldo will leave Al-Nassr. “In any case, we are working hard on all aspects.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr runs until the end of June 30. “We will work to renew his contract so he can continue with us, and there are many clubs interested in signing him.’Bro you don’t look like me, you’re very ugly’ – Cristiano Ronaldo destroys lookalike fan at Al-Nassr match”He is a huge phenomenon in the history of football and has helped the league grow. “We are in contact to renew his contract and hope he continues with us.”Fifa president Gianni Infantino hinted last week that Ronaldo is in talks over a move to a team involved in the upcoming Club World Cup.Infantino told streamer iShowSpeed: “Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup.”The revamped tournament begins on June 14 in the United States.Reports from Brazil suggest Botafogo are the team in question. Read More on The SunSao Paulo-based insider Jorge Nicola claims the club have approached Ronaldo and offered a deal which would see him play in the CWC.Nicola added via Football365: “Ronaldo has not yet responded but there is an enormous expectation of seeing him become a Botafogo player for the Club World Cup.” More

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      Maradona homicide trial COLLAPSES after glam judge appeared in glitzy doc about case over football icon’s death

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      THE homicide trial of footballing icon Diego Maradona’s medical team has officially been cancelled.The trial was said to be on the brink of collapse just 24 hours ago after a glam judge appeared in a glitzy documentary about the ongoing case.Argentine former football star Diego Maradona died in 2020Julieta Makintach – dubbed the ‘judge of God’ – appeared in a glitzy documentary about the ongoing caseCredit: ClarinJudge Makintach – one of the three presiding judges – has since resigned in the face of allegations of an ethical breachCredit: ReutersJulieta Makintach – dubbed the “judge of God” – featured in a trailer for the six-part mini-series which was embarrassingly played to the court.News broadcasts of footy legend Maradona’s death were also featured in the trailer, as well as an excerpt of an emergency call asking for an ambulance.It ended with Makintach preparing documents at a desk prior to the trial.The bizarre footage suggests unauthorised recordings were shot inside the courtroom, which constitutes a breach of judicial rules.read more in MaradonaIt is unclear how the footage was captured. The trailer preview was one of several pieces of evidence seized by cops in raids last week which left the trial suspended.It has now reportedly been designated as “null and void” by the Third Criminal Court of San Isidro, reports Clarin.Judge Makintach has also since resigned in the face of the allegations.Most read in SoccerThis has left the case with just two remaining judges in Maximiliano Savarino and Verónica Di Tommaso.Mr Savarino announced the cancelled trial today as he blasted Makintach’s actions.Maradona homicide trial BEGINS as his medical team accused of fatal negligenceHe said: “The trial was well conducted by all of us except for one person who was sidelined.”Before adding: We believe the case should be heard in another court.”When the decision to cancel the trial was read out, the daughters of Maradona, Dalma and Gianinna, broke down in tears.The trailer caused such a national outcry that Makintach said on Tuesday that she had “no choice” but to resign from the proceedings.Diego Maradona’s daughters Gianina Maradona (L) and Dalma Maradona attend the trial for their father’s deathCredit: EPADoctor Leopoldo Luque attends the trialThe judges stated that there would be a new trial, but did not indicate when that would occur. In addition, new judges will selected via a lottery.The trial began on March 11 and dozens of witnesses had already testified. It was expected to conclude in the summer, but now that could be a new starting point.”I trust we could have a sentence by the end of the year,” said Fernando Burlando, an attorney for Maradona’s daughters Dalma and Gianinna Maradona.The family accused the medical team of failing to provide appropriate care for Maradona, 60, after his surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain. The surgery was performed in early November and he died weeks later during his recovery at a private home.The seven defendants all deny the charges and claim that Maradona fought against them during the recovery period.The former doctor of Maradona, Nancy ForliniCredit: AFPJulio Rivas, lawyer of Leopoldo Luque, the personal doctor of MaradonaCredit: ReutersThe Argentinian legend- considered one of the world’s greatest ever football players – had been recovering at his home in Buenos Aires from surgery on a brain blood clot when he tragically died.He suffered a heart attack aged 60.Seven members of the legend’s medical team were then placed under investigation over his death and are now being prosecuted for negligent homicide.Those responsible for his medical care face prison terms between eight and 25 years if convicted of homicide with possible intent.The charges relate to their decision to allow him to recover from major surgery at home, and the conditions of his care.They deny the charges.The medical team on trial includes a neurosurgeon, a doctor and a night nurse.Read More on The SunThe defendants have claimed Maradona refused any further treatment and should have stayed home for longer following his operation.Gianinna claimed her father was kept in “a dark, ugly and lonely” place and that his carers were more interested in money than his welfare.Portrait of Argentina’s star midfielder Diego Maradona in 1986Credit: AFP More