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      Premier League cult hero, 33, completes ‘most random transfer of all time’ to Dunfermline

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      FORMER Tottenham star Victor Wanyama has completed a shock transfer – to a second tier Scottish team.The Kenyan midfielder, 33, had been unemployed for the last two months following the expiration of his contract with MLS side Montreal Impact.Victor Wanyama was a free agent following his departure from Montreal ImpactCredit: ALAMYThe Kenyan midfielder has joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline until the end of the seasonCredit: INSTAGRAM@OFFICIALDAFCWanyama celebrates scoring for Spurs with Harry Kane in 2017Credit: GettyBut the cult Premier League hero, who played for Spurs and Southampton in the top flight, is no longer a job seeker after inking a surprise deal with Scottish Championship side Dunfermline.A club statement read: “DAFC are delighted to announce the signing of Kenyan international, Victor Wanyama, on a deal until the end of the season, subject to international clearance.”Dunfermline then referred to Wanyama’s hilarious tweet after he swapped his kit with an Impact fan for a pack of pasta in July 2021 shortly after announcing his arrival.They tweeted: “I had spaghetti and it was very nice I enjoyed it.:READ MORE IN SPORTWanyama’s move to East End Park has stunned footie fans, one of whom said: “Nahhh that’s crazy.”Another said: “What is football?”And another said: “This is surely the most random transfer of all time.”One remarked: “Now we know why [Mohamed] Salah and VVD (Virgil van Dijk) are running down their contracts.”Most read in FootballAnother chimed in: “This is very random, but he should be a very good signing for Dunfermline Athletic indeed.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSNeil Lennon has taken charge of Dunfermline until the end of the seasonCredit: SNSWanyama is no stranger to Scottish football having spent two seasons with Premiership champions Celtic.And he’ll be playing under a familiar face in Neil Lennon, who has taken charge of the Pars until the end of the season.Victor Wanyama leaves Spurs to join Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at Montreal Impact in MLS The Northern Irishman said: “I’m looking forward to it. It’s great to be back in football. I know how competitive and attritional the Scottish Championship can be.”That was seven or eight years ago with different players. Obviously, I enjoyed it a lot, really enjoyed it.”I had a good team off the back of them winning the cup. This is a totally different scenario. “We’re picking a team up that’s just a little bit low in confidence at the minute.”Like I said, there’s potential in a lot of the players here. Some of the senior players as well have been really good.“You learn from all the experiences that go along. “I really enjoyed my time with the media as well, believe it or not.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Coaching is what I always want to do. I don’t know how long this is going to be.”We’ll take a view on it as we go along but I’m very excited about the prospect of trying and endeavouring to take them firmly forward.”Victor Wanyama played under Neil Lennon during his time at CelticCredit: KENNY RAMSAY More

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      Premier League legend’s daughter sends fans wild as she strips to lingerie and sprawls on sofa for racy photo

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      JADE LEBOEUF sent fans wild as she stripped to lingerie and sprawled on the sofa for a racy photo.The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank Lebouef could not resist putting on a fresh racy display this week.Jade Leboeuf left little to the imagination with another racy snapShe stripped off for her latest photos onlineShe is the daughter of Chelsea legend FrankCredit: GettyJade left very little to the imagination with her new post.The influencer and model has garnered an army of fans with her sizzling snaps.And she boasts a massive quarter of a million Instagram followers.But Jade’s latest offering left many in disbelief.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ace stripped down to her underwear before lying on a bed.She then posted a heartfelt message next to it.It read: “My femininity is being a mother, an entrepreneur, a friend, a daughter, a sister, but above all, it’s being me. “It’s carrying, creating, listening, loving, and expressing myself as I wish without having to apologise for being a woman. Most read in Football“It’s also embracing my sensuality. And for me, there’s no question of sacrificing one facet for another. They coexist and they build me. “And if there’s one part of me that I fully accept and have always trusted, it’s this one.”Chelsea legend’s daughter cheekily shows off her bum in bold outfit as stunned fans say ‘excuse me?’ Fans hailed Jade’s latest offering.One said: “I love it.”Another declared: “Gorgeous.”One noted: “Beautiful.”Another added: “Magnificent.”Take a look inside Jade’s glamorous life…Jade has built up a loyal following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French national works as a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufJade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe won two FA Cups during his time in West London when Jade was still a kidCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufJade is now making her own wayCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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      Chelsea’s estranged owners in rare agreement as they make major Stamford Bridge stadium decision

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      CHELSEA’S estranged owners are united in their mission to demolish Stamford Bridge.Chairman Todd Boehly has called for solidarity in the boardroom over plans for the club’s cramped stadium.Chelsea’s co-owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly have put their differences aside to make a decision about the future of Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyThe duo aim to demolish Stamford Bridge and build a new stadiumCredit: GettySunSport can reveal co-owner Behdad Eghbali has put aside his business differences with Boehly to favour a total reconstruction job over redeveloping the existing stadium.American Boehly prefers a complete rebuild of the 40,173 capacity West London ground.He said: “I think we’re going to be building something new.”Stamford Bridge has been the Blues’ home since 1905 and options are so limited that staying put may emerge as the only viable plan.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut a club insider said: “A remodel of Stamford Bridge is impossible. It could only be a full rebuild.“That would mean between five and seven years away — and where could they play?”Chelsea have looked at moving temporarily to Wembley as Tottenham did for nearly two seasons between 2017 and 2019.Nearby Earl’s Court has also been mooted as a possible relocation site as well as the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham, England’s rugby union HQ.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeChelsea’s board purchased flats behind the West Stand recently but are still stuck in a rut over how to bring their ground up to date.One end backs on to a Tube line and the famous Shed End is bordered by two hotels.Inside Chelsea’s new £1.6BILLION stadium plans with Stamford Bridge project set to rival Tottenham’sOur club source added: “Earl’s Court is one of the few places in the area that has available land but there are multiple organisations with stakes in that.”Dan Silver, board member of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, said: “If Stamford Bridge is to be demolished, I hope it is done in a reasonable timeframe. The club needs to increase revenue.” More

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      ‘One day someone is going to die’ – Fans concerned as struggling Uruguay star forced to take OXYGEN 4km above sea level

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      FOOTBALL fans were left stunned after seeing a Champions League star need the support of an oxygen mask to breathe during a game 4,000km above sea level.The scenes were an unbelievable sight during a World Cup qualifying clash between Bolivia and Uruguay.Jose Gimenez was seen breathing heavily near the end of Uruguay’s clash with BoliviaHe needed an oxygen maskThe match was being played at a stadium more than 4km above sea levelIn the final few minutes of the game, Atletico Madrid star Jose Gimenez was seen breathing heavily before walking off the pitch to pick up an oxygen mask.The 30-year-old is then seen breathing into the mask to combat the difficult conditions he was playing in at the Villa Ingenio stadium in El Alto.The stadium sits a staggering 13,615 feet or 4.1kilometres above sea level.The Bolivian FA remarkably decided to move to this venue last October to help them qualify for the World Cup in 2026.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBolivia have always been tough to beat at home due to their traditional home, La Paz, sitting 11,940 feet above sea level. But three defeats in five games in World Cup qualifying left them in dire need of a result and prompted the switch to the venue 2,000 feet higher.At the height of the new venue, total air density decreases to around 0.82 grams per litre of which there is only roughly 0.17 grams of oxygen per litre.Less oxygen means more difficulty breathing, which naturally is counterproductive in a sport like football when players are constantly on the move.Most read in SportThe Bolivia clash ended 0-0 with Uruguay defender Gimenez able to complete the match, but fans on social media were disgusted at the risks being taken for the match.One fan on social media said: “One day someone is going to die.”Argentina players celebrate humiliating rivals Brazil in World Cup qualifier A second said: “Crazy!!”A third added: “South American football is something else.”The plan has not exactly gone to plan for Bolivia either, failing to win either game at home since the move. More

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      ‘I’d advise him not to go’ – Liam Delap warned to pick next club carefully by Prem icon with Man Utd and Chelsea linked

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      HARRY KANE’S heir Liam Delap has been warned: Choose your next club carefully.Delap will be a summer target for top-flight giants, regardless of whether he is able to help Ipswich pull off a great escape.Liam Delap has been warned to pick his next club correctlyCredit: GettyThe Ipswich striker has been linked with some of England’s biggest clubsCredit: GettyJimmy Floyd Hasselbaink knows from working as a strikers coach under ex-England boss Gareth Southgate how few No 9s there are in the domestic game —  and why £50million-rated Delap catches the eye.But the ex-hitman told SunSport: “With Delap, I know big clubs are looking at him.“Ipswich look like they are going down. He needs to stay in the Premier League.“If he’s playing in a more established Premier League team, what can he deliver?Read More in Football“It’s important that he plays. If he’s going to be second choice — if I’m his agent, I’d advise him not to go.”Hasselbaink, 52, scored 127 Prem goals for Leeds, Chelsea, Middlesbrough and Charlton.The Dutchman’s career in this country overlapped with a number of English centre-forwards — Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney, Andrew Cole, Jermain Defoe, Michael Owen and Les Ferdinand.But English No 9s are a dying breed. Under-21 ace Delap was bubbling  with enthusiasm after training with Three Lions captain Harry Kane for the first time last week.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDelap has been tipped to eventually replace Harry Kane in the England set-up when the Bayern striker retiresCredit: GettyBetween Delap, 22, and Kane, 31, there are not a lot of international-level English centre-forwards.New Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel picked Dominic Solanke and Marcus Rashford, both 27, ahead of Delap, with 29-year-old Ollie Watkins injured.Ben Chilwell opens up on being bombed out by Chelsea before Crystal Palace lifelineHasselbaink rates Watkins and Solanke highly.But he told Gambling Zone: “They need to show consistency to put pressure on Harry Kane.“Kane needs to feel his place can be taken. That is healthy.”Delap is the third highest-scoring English-man in the Prem, with ten, behind Cole Palmer (14) and Watkins (13).Kevin Betsy was Delap’s head coach for four years with England’s youth teams.During Betsy’s time at the FA, it was recognised that English football was not producing as many centre-forwards as before and he  conducted his own study into the issue.Betsy recognised aspects of the academy system were hampering the  emergence of more strikers like Delap.Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink claims Delap must stay in the Prem if Ipswich get relegatedCredit: PAFirst, there was a broader backlash against early developers like Delap, who dominated in youth football.Some coaches — in their determination to give smaller, more technical, youngsters the chance to blossom later — went too far the other way.Betsy, now a first-team coach at QPR, said “The result was a lot of No 10s were created, like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, and not so many No 9s.”Many clubs are now aware of that issue and of the need for more striker-specific coaching.And Hasselbaink said: “The good old-fashioned No 9s are not in fashion.“But because football is always in cycles, they will come back.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUntil they do, players like Delap will attract huge attention — and fees to match.For more, go to gamblingzone.com/uk/the-zone/sports/jimmy-floyd-hasselbaink-exclusive/ More

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      Arsenal target £60m Hugo Ekitike, 22, as transfer alternative to Isak but face battle with Premier League rivals

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      ARSENAL are targeting Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike — as an alternative to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.Toon hero Isak, 25, is the most sought-after striker in world football and the Gunners may be priced out as the Carabao Cup winners hold out for £150MILLION.Arsenal want to sign Frankfurt striker Hugo EkitikeCredit: AFPAlexander Isak may prove to be too expensive as Newcastle slap a whopping price tag on the SwedeCredit: GettyFrenchman Ekitike, 22, has caught the eye of a number of Prem clubs — who have asked to be kept informed of his potential availability.German side Frankfurt are expected to demand around £60m for a player who boasts 19 goals this season.Ekitike was a target for Newcastle in January 2022 — when the forward rejected a move to St James’ Park — before Magpies chiefs signed Swede Isak in the following summer window.The France Under-21 international, who hit a hat-trick against Lee Carsley’s Young Lions on Friday, has shone in the Bundesliga after joining from Paris Saint-Germain permanently last summer following a loan spell.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe also has eight assists in all competitions for Frankfurt this season.During the 5-3 win over England U21s, Ekitike scored twice from close range — including one back-heeled finish — as well as chipping the ball over keeper James Beadle.Having impressed in the Bundesliga and Europa League, the ex-PSG man is now keen to step up and wants a move to a Champions League club.Ekitike does not have a release clause but is expected to move this summer as a number of teams seek a new No 9.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe striker will have a chance to impress English suitors as Frankfurt face Tottenham in a two-legged Europa League quarter-final on April 10 and 17.Mikel Arteta is in need of a hotshot as Arsenal look set to finish second in the Prem for a THIRD year on the spin.Hugo Ekitike shows off his football skills at Reims training Ekitike has been in fine form for his club and France’s U21sCredit: EPAThe Gunners boss has been left short in attack with injuries after failing to sign a forward in the past two windows.Arsenal have drawn ten Prem games compared to champions-elect Liverpool’s seven and scored 16 fewer goals — 69 to 53 — than the runaway leaders.Arteta has been forced to use midfielder Mikel Merino as an emergency striker with Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka all sidelined.But Emirates chiefs are likely to face competition from a number of Premier League rivals.Chelsea are desperately looking to add a No 9 to their squad amid Nicolas Jackson’s struggles and injury this season.Manchester United like Ekitike as an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, too.Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres — another potential Gunners target — is also tipped to be reunited with former boss Ruben Amorim at United.Ten strikers who could be on the move this summerANDREA BERTA begins at Arsenal with a puzzle facing almost all top sporting directors this summer.The Gunners’ incoming transfer guru will be tasked with finding the striker many think can take Mikel Arteta’s side over the line to win a title. But it is not only Berta searching for a new No 9.Mikel Arteta has been forced to play Mikel Merino up front latelyCredit: AlamyPremier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester United and champions-elect Liverpool are on the hunt for a new marksman in a very limited market.Alexander Isak sits at the top of almost everyone’s list but Newcastle are adamant the 25-year-old Swede is going nowhere.That tough stance will be tested if the Toon fall short of Champions League football but the Magpies’ eye-watering £150million valuation looks likely to prevent any deal.Premier League financial rules are partly the reason Isak is still at St James’ Park as even the biggest clubs have to make sure the sums add up before splashing huge fees.The same issue applies to any club looking to bring former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez back from Atletico Madrid. The Argentinian would cost £100m-plus.Most clubs will have to identify the best alternative to those two.One industry source said: “Isak is the best No 9 in the world on form at the moment but he is too expensive and PSR [Profit and Sustainability Rules] is proving a problem for many clubs.”Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike, Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres and Liam Delap, leading the line for struggling Ipswich, are all being tracked by top clubs ahead of what could be a fine summer if you happen to be a striker keen on a change of scenery.Plenty of clubs are after Viktor Gyokeres of SportingCredit: GettyLiam Delap is likely to be in the Premier League next season… even if Ipswich are notCredit: GettyRB Leipzig hitman Benjamin Sesko looks set for a Prem switch, while Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic could be considered if other deals fail.All of those looking to move will hope a club has the bottle to spend big on a new leading man.Signing a centre-forward can be a tricky business. West Ham have made a sport out of signing duds up top, burning through 33 of them since 2010.There are not many about, they command the biggest fees and arrive under great pressure.It has become such a tricky practice that managers are often scared to make a wrong step and buy no one, as Arsenal did in January.Managers want to be careful and know a bad signing could result in them being shown the door down the line.But you do not win anything in football through caution and overthinking about adding the right character — prioritising nice lads over lethal finishers.At some point the Gunners, and their rivals, are going to have to take a risk. Especially if they cannot afford the ready-made Isak.While United and Chelsea are in a similar boat to Arsenal when it comes to finding a forward.The Red Devils have bungled their business when it comes to signing No 9s in recent years.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesNeither Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee were ready to step in as a the one to lead the line and are a cause for embarrassment in the corridors of power at Old Trafford. Their failures make the pressure on the next addition even greater.Ex-Coventry man Gyokeres, another Swedish sensation, at Sporting appears to be a sure thing with six goals in his last four league games.But there remains the risk of signing a player who, despite impressing in the Champions League, is untested in the Premier League.Gyokeres is likely to be high on Ruben Amorim’s wish-list considering he scored 66 goals in 68 games under the United boss.But Sporting will demand north of £60m and given Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s assertion United could have run out of money by Christmas, there is concern they cannot splash significant cash come the summer.Any clubs operating on a budget will have checked out Lille’s Jonathan David, available on a free transfer.While there will be no transfer fee involved, any deal is expected to still cost around £20m once agency fees and a signing-on bonus are taken into account.Chelsea do have the funds to bring a striker in and are monitoring the progress of Tractor Boys talisman Delap as they look for an upgrade on Nicolas Jackson.Their ability to attract the best will hinge on whether Enzo Maresca can get the Blues to the promised land of Champions League qualification.Miss out and they may have to get clever or take a gamble that someone like Frenchman Jean-Philippe Mateta can continue his impressive form for Crystal Palace on a bigger stage.READ MORE SUN STORIESAny ambitious club could look into the possibility of luring England captain Harry Kane back to surpass Alan Shearer’s Premier League 260-goal record, once he has broken that trophy duck with Bayern Munich.Whether it be Berta at Arsenal, the duo of Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart at Stamford Bridge or Jason Wilcox at United, all sporting directors and, more significantly their managers, will be staking their reputation on a striker this summer.Harry Kane knows a thing or two about scoring at the EmiratesCredit: GettyJean-Philippe Mateta has been a revelation under Oliver Glasner at Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyBenjamin Sesko may be on his way to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      Major update in probe into death of ex-Newcastle boss Steve Bruce’s grandson as cops rule tragedy an ‘accident’

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      THE death of footie boss Steve Bruce’s grandson was a tragic accident, cops have ruled.Madison Smith was just four months old when found dead at home in October.Steve, above with his wife Janet, spoke for the first time about the heartbreaking lossCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionThe tot was the son of ex-Man United star Steve’s daughter Amy and her husband Matt Smith, who played for Fulham and Millwall.After Madison’s death, a woman in her 40s, who was working as a nanny, was arrested on suspicion of child neglect. But detectives have ruled it an accident and ended the investigation.Greater Manchester Police said: “While the circumstances are tragic, we don’t believe any criminality was linked to this death.”READ MORE ON STEVE BRUCEThis week, Blackpool FC manager Bruce spoke for the first time about the heartbreaking loss, saying “there’s still not a day where it doesn’t affect you”.He added: “It’s been the tragedy of all tragedies. “Anyone going through the same sort of grief, I feel for them.“It’s horrendous that a fine, young, healthy baby boy doesn’t wake up one morning. Most read in Football”We’ll never come to terms with that. It’s agony.”’I don’t do tactics’ – Former Newcastle star claims he had conversation with Steve Bruce that left him ‘in shock’The death of footie boss Steve Bruce’s grandson was a tragic accidentCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd twins BOTH named captain during international break – for different countries

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Darren Fletcher can consider himself a very proud father this week.It comes after his twin 18-year-old sons, Jack and Tyler, both wore the captain’s armband for their countries over the international break.Jack Fletcher captained England Under-18s against CzechiaCredit: GettyTyler Fletcher captained Scotland Under-19s against PolandCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tylerfletch24/Both are impressing in the Man Utd academyCredit: GettyThey are the sons of Man Utd legend Darren FletcherCredit: AlamyWhile the former Man Utd star, 41, starred for Scotland 80 times wore the captains armband on 16 occasions, his sons originally both decided to star for England.That was until Tyler switched back to follow in his father’s footsteps in October 2023.And it has led to the peculiar situation of both Tyler and Jack wearing the armband for different nations over the international break despite being twins.Tyler wore the armband for a Scotland Under-19s clash against Poland on March 22.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe match was lost 4-1 by the Tartan Army.Jack fared comparatively better two days earlier on March 20.He captained the Three Lions Under-18 side to a 2-2 draw against Czechia.This rare occurrence came days after Jack netted a brace for Man Utd Under-21s in a 5-1 win over West Brom, with both goals being assisted by Tyler.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe twins were poached by the Red Devils from Manchester City’s academy.Both have so far shown immense promise in the junior levels.Man Utd legend Roy Keane is named Pundit of the Year at SJA Awards More