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      ‘We really wanted him’ – Napoli chief reveals Alejandro Garnacho request that saw Man Utd star’s transfer fall apart

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO’s transfer to Napoli fell apart after the star made an “unfair” request to join them.Garnacho, 20, at one stage looked destined to leave Manchester United during the winter transfer window.Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Napoli failed due to one ‘unfair’ reasonCredit: GettyNapoli sporting director Giovanni Manna said they ‘really wanted him’Credit: GettyThis was due to him partly not fitting Ruben Amorim’s system, partly owing to a lack of minutes and partly due to PSR pressure on Man Utd.Napoli and Chelsea were among the main clubs linked with the winger, but ultimately a deal was not reached with Garnacho finding a new lease of life at Old Trafford.The Italian side had been looking to sign a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who departed for Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the month in a deal worth £59m.But Giovanni Manna, sporting director of the Naples outfit, has now revealed why a deal to sign the Argentine fell apart.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking at a press conference on Wednesday, he said: “We discussed and met Garnacho even before Kvara left, we made an important offer to United. We really wanted him.”The player wanted to leave the Premier League in January because in July it’s different; he wanted to be satisfied financially, something that we can’t do at the moment.”We don’t want to and I don’t even think it’s fair when there’s an average salary in the dressing room and you put a young player who earns a higher salary.”It’s not right towards the others who are doing important things.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”We created a competitive team for a competition, and we are there thanks to the coach and the team, it wasn’t right.”Despite extensive discussions with the Red Devils, Napoli were also unable to agree a transfer fee despite the asking price being lowered to £55m.Manchester United player ratings against Crystal PalaceNapoli were also in the race for Patrick Dorgu, before he eventually moved to Man Utd in a deal worth £25m plus £4m in add-ons.Manna added: “Napoli must take strong players, whether they’re young or older. “For example, we negotiated Dorgu for the summer, then if United arrives and makes an offer outside the market it’s difficult to tell them to wait for us.”I’ll give you a practical example – if there’s an opportunity like [Scott] McTominay we’ll take it, but we’re not a club that takes a free agent for a five million salary and six million commission, that’s not our modus operandi, many others do it. “We take the good ones, the functional ones, if they have a prospect it’s better, but it’s not a necessary condition.”We took Buongiorno, Gilmour, but also Spinazzola, McTominay, Neres, Romelu, strong players in their market moment.”It seems that we had to do who knows what, we had to replace Kvara, we didn’t do it as we wanted but this summer we made few mistakes and the team is showing it.”Taking the step to please Garnacho means that I put someone in there with players who have been busting their asses since July… it’s not right, then we wanted to do it.”I’m not happy, we didn’t succeed, but the market didn’t end yesterday, it starts again and we will have to be good and show strength now. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Staying focused on the Champions League objective, which doesn’t mean not dreaming but staying focused, otherwise if you fly then you fall and hurt yourself. “This Napoli deserves only positive words, always and in any case, what is being done nobody expected.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann poses in racy lingerie as she lands deal with major underwear brand

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      ALISHA LEHMANN took social media by storm in a racy lingerie photoshoot.Lehmann, 26, teamed up with major underwear brand Tezenis and shared pics of her shoot on Instagram.Alisha Lehmann took social media by stormCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialLehmann posed in raunchy underwearCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialLehmann shared the photos across social mediaCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialLehmann’s photos received over 500,000 likes on InstagramCredit: Instagram @tezenisofficialThe forward posed in a black lace ensemble ahead of Valentine’s Day and the snaps received over 500,000 likes.Lehmann posted the following caption: “My first Valentine’s Day with @tezenisofficial.”The Switzerland international’s photos left her 16.7million followers in awe as they stormed the comments’ section.One fan commented: “Looking good.”Read More on FootballAnother posted: “You are wonderful.”A third wrote: “Always happy to see you.”This fan said: “Beautiful.”And that one gushed: “OMG.”Most read in FootballLehmann has been in a relationship with ex-Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz.The couple both left Villa for Juventus in the summer, making history as the first ever boyfriend and girlfriend transfer.Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann looks stunning as she shows off skills in a bikini leaving fans ‘jealous of Douglas Luiz’Luiz, 26, switched the Midlands for Turin in a £50million deal and reportedly signed a contract worth about £100,000-a-week.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeAlisha Lehmann played for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann was one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has 16.7million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She now plays for JuventusCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann likes to travelCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans cheer her on across the worldCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramAn A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More

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      Wrexham stars get raunchy dance lesson from Channing Tatum in brilliant Super Bowl advert

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      CHANNING TATUM teamed up with Wrexham to film a hilarious Super Bowl commercial.Tatum, 44, was drafted in by the Red Dragons’ Hollywood celebrity owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds as well as the club’s sponsors Stok Cold Brew.Channing Tatum was drafted in by Wrexham owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan ReynoldsTatum linked up with Wrexham sponsor Stock Cold BrewTatum tried to teach the Wrexham players how to celebrate goalsWrexham aces watched Tatum’s dance moves in aweTatum and the Wrexham players got groovy Magic Mike styleThe Step Up star was filmed barging into the Welsh giants’ dressing room revealing to the players that McElhenney and Reynolds are unhappy with their celebrations before sipping the sponsor drink.That is when the American actor puts the cult hit Everybody Dance Now on full blast and he channels in his inner Magic Mike to show off some moves to the players who are left absolutely stunned.Tatum says: “Alright boys! Your bosses are not happy with your celebration dances. So, drink up. Try to keep up.”Most important thing: Eye contact! Come on, champ. They saw you score, but now let them feel you score. Alright, you guys got it?”Read More on FootballThat is when all the Wrexham players join Tatum in the groove and the actor’s phone starts to ring.A voice is heard sounding a lot like Reynolds, with whom the 21 Jump Street star appeared recently on Deadpool & Wolverine.The voice asks: “What’s up doc?”Tatum responds: “They’re ready!”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat is when Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson walks in and watches in shock as the players and Tatum get too excited.So much so that the commercial ends on a hilarious note suggesting that Parkinson’s aces went full Magic Mike.Wrexham stars including ex-Premier League ace party with Hollywood hunk Channing Tatum after Cambridge drawA shirt is thrown towards Tatum, who gasps: “No, no! I promised Ryan and Rob I’d keep it classy! Everyone put your clothes back on!”The commercial will be shown on FOX Sports during Sunday’s Super Bowl clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.Tatum becomes the latest celebrity to link up with Wrexham, who are reaching superstar status despite playing in League One.The likes of Anthony Hopkins, Eva Longoria, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis and Kit Harington have linked up with the club one way or another since McElhenney and Reynolds’ takeover in 2020.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson makes a funny cameoTatum got the players to dance along with him in the dressing roomCredit: Instagram / stokcoldbrew More

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      Stunning 20,000-seater new football stadium set to be built in Mediterranean city loved by Brits as £42m plan unveiled

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      A STUNNING new stadium is set to be built in a city much-loved by Brits travelling to Spain. CF Intercity have secured the rights to build a 20,000-seater ground in Alicante. CF Intercity have secured the rights to build a 20,000-seater ground in AlicanteAlicante is a much-loved destinationCredit: GettyIntercity president Salvador Marti believes it will cost the club around £42million to build.The 100,000 square metres of land formerly housed a ceramics factory.Intercity currently plays its home matches at the 2,000-capacity Estadio Antonio Solana.An ambitious sports and cultural leisure complex will also be built to help secure an economic hub for Valencian community.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe land is strategically located, close to all motorway connections, five minutes from the centre of Alicante and ten minutes from the airport.In 2024, 421,321 Brits travelled to Alicante, according to Olive Press News Spain.Intercity currently competes in the third-tier Primera Federacion and is Spain’s first publicly listed football club.Right now, work is being done in six different areas of Alicante, including in some neighbouring municipalities. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe acquisition of these plots is taking place at the same time as Legends, a leading global company specialising in premium events, is making progress on the development of the business plan for Alicante Park.Legends holds a preferential right for the development and management of the site.Work restarts on ‘world’s greatest football stadium’ that had been abandoned for 16 years as £250m revamp is agreedIntercity noted the purchase option is subject to the relevant administrative and technical permits from local authorities.The land is current classified as rural meaning that, in principle, no construction work can be carried out on it.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Burnley might be close to instant Premier League promotion but fans want ‘toothless’ Clarets to start scoring goals

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      DEFENCES might win you titles, but fans of “toothless” Burnley are demanding football’s tightest team start entertaining by scoring some goals too.The Clarets are second in the Championship largely due to their miserly backline. Scott Parker is bidding for Premier League promotion with a third different sideCredit: GettyThe Clarets sit second in the Championship but have scored 37 goals this termCredit: GettyBut they could blow their immediate return to the Premier League thanks to their less-than-impressive strike rate.To say that Burnley’s football hasn’t been riveting would be an understatement.They have irked fans with ten 0-0 draws so far this term – the joint-most by a club in an entire Championship season since 2008 – with 16 games to go.But the Clarets have by far the best defensive record in English professional football, conceding just NINE goals in 29 matches.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThat’s ten fewer than any other side in the country, with Leeds and Birmingham next best on just 19, while they have conceded five fewer than any team playing in the top two tiers of any league in Europe.In fact, Burnley have conceded the fewest goals of any team in Premier League and EFL history after 31 matches. Their record even surpasses Jose Mourinho’s famously stingy 2004-05 Chelsea side, who had conceded ten goals after 31 games on their way to a Prem record low of 15 goals conceded in a season.Burnley’s rock-solid defence, which boasts the likes of Chelsea loanee Bashir Humphreys and Manchester City product CJ Egan-Riley, has seen them keep 22 clean sheets this term.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd while England’s young goalkeeper James Trafford has been excellent between their sticks, the Clarets can’t do the business up the other end of the pitch.It’s been 46 days and counting since fans have watched one of their own score at Turf Moor – a fortress where they remain unbeaten.Jonjo Shelvey completes shock Championship transfer after six-cap England star, 32, saw contract TORN UP by Turkish clubChelsea loanee Bashir Humphreys starts at left-back for BurnleyCredit: RexMichal Helik’s Oxford own-goal on Tuesday was the first goal scored at Turf Moor since Burnley’s 2-1 win over Watford on December 21.Turf Moor had witnessed three consecutive goalless draws before Tuesday and the home fans ironically chanted “we’ve scored a goal!” earlier this week.Nonetheless, the hopeful Clarets are pushing for automatic promotion due to an extraordinary defensive record of NINE consecutive clean sheets.That is one of just 12 runs of nine consecutive clean sheets in Football League history. The last side to record a longer run was Torquay United in August 2010, when they registered ten straight clean sheets. Burnley can match that record at home to Hull next week.Manchester United hold the Premier League record with a run of 14 shut-outs in 2008.Many Burnley fans are sick of watching 0-0 draws at homeCredit: PABut despite their league position and just two defeats all season, a section of fans are turning on manager Scott Parker’s “predictable” style of play.Burnley supporter and TurfCast Youtube host Joe Redmond told talkSPORT: “Hindsight is a wonderful thing. “I wanted to keep Vincent Kompany last season and at the start of this one.”It’s a tough debate. If we get back to the Prem, I think we’ll be more pragmatic than what we were like last season.”But at the moment we’re not winning enough games. We should be beating more teams. Us fans expect 0-0 draws now.”It’s not us just missing chances, it’s the fact that we’re not creating anything.”Burnley have been held to ten 0-0 draws this seasonCredit: GettyAfter Tuesday night’s win, a contributor told TurfCast: “I’m not a fan of Parker. He’s so predictable.”I won’t escape that 1-0 win. We are toothless in front of goal.”We look terrified of putting the ball in the back of the net.”Burnley’s non-penalty expected goals total of 28.2 is the third lowest in the division.Combine a lack of goal-mouth action at both ends of the pitch, and Burnley’s league games this term are currently seeing the fewest goals per game in a season in EFL history.Meanwhile Parker has repeated the defensive soundness that got his Bournemouth and Fulham sides promoted a few years back.But unlike times of old, Parker doesn’t have a reliable goalscorer like he once did in Aleksandar Mitrovic or Dominic Solanke.The club’s 37 goals leaves them 11th for most scored, with midfielder Josh Brownhill the top goalscorer with nine this season.By comparison, promotion rivals Leeds, who sit two points clear of the Clarets, have scored 60.But do Burnley fans even want their side to go up after how bad last season went?Redmond said: “Me personally, yeah. Don’t get me wrong it is a slog in the Premier League.”Last season was my worst-ever season as a Burnley fan. I hated every single minute of it. We were getting tanked every single week.”But you want to be the best you can be. You want to be dining at the top table with the top teams. “If it means getting battered every week and we have to regroup, then so be it.”But eventually, if you keep going up, you’ll stay up and level up.”What, perhaps, is most telling is what happened after Parker led Fulham and Bournemouth up.The Cottagers sacked the Englishman after they were relegated upon their return, but sealed an immediate promotion under Marco Silva in 2022/23.Meanwhile, the Cherries stayed in the Prem but axed Parker within a month of him guiding the club there.If Mitrovic’s 43 goals brought Fulham back to the Prem, Burnley’s lack of goals might cost them.In their last 100 Championship matches, Burnley have lost just FIVE games. But they also have old gaffer Kompany to thank for that.Unlike Kompany’s side, Parker’s aren’t exciting to watch.Parker defended his side’s defensive strength as “remarkable” amid claims they lack entertainment value.The 44-year-old said: “Our default position as a team is let’s get out of here, let’s protect our goal, let’s keep this to a nil.”And I get that it’s not fashionable or certainly not what some people want to hear.”But currently what this team have and what we have as a group is nothing short of remarkable, what we’ve done in the defensive phase.”I understand on the entertainment side, it is probably less so, but that’s a work in progress.”Former Tottenham star Marcus Edwards signed from Sporting Lisbon in January, and fans were asking for him to play against Oxford.The Clarets meanwhile did hit five past Plymouth Argyle at the Home Park Stadium at the end of January.READ MORE SUN STORIESBurnley’s run of 18 games unbeaten is the second-longest stretch behind Liverpool (19) in the top-four tiers this term.While, an FA Cup fourth-round victory away at Southampton on Saturday will surely boost morale. 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      Tycoon who paid for divorce with property fraud after wife left him for Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas wins £4.5m battle

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      A TYCOON who paid for his divorce with a property fraud after his wife left him for Cesc Fabregas has won a £4.5million legal battle.Elie Taktouk married Lebanese model Daniella Semaan in 1998 but they split 13 years later when she dumped him for the ex-Arsenal star.Elie Taktouk carried out a property fraud after divorcing Daniella SemaanShe is now married to Cesc FabregasCredit: AFPDuring a bitter divorce battle, Taktouk lost the the £5.5million marital home in Belgravia to his ex and her new partner.The 50-year-old was then jailed for seven years in 2021 over a multi-million pound property fraud.He was ordered to pay £4.5million in a confiscation ruling two years later following the scam.A judge ruled Taktouk should serve eight years in jail consecutive to his seven year sentence if the money was not paid in default.Read more newsBut Taktouk has now won the right to appeal that order at the Court of Appeal.This is so judges can “receive fresh evidence from the appellant’s brother, Dr Wassim Taktouk, who is the executor of the estate of their late father”.The court heard previously how Taktouk’s dad Youssef Taktouk was one of the richest men in Ibadan, Nigeria, and was worth around £187million.Both he and brother Dr Wassim Taktouk were shareholders in his father’s company Wasseli.Most read in FootballA previous judge examined whether he inherited anything that could be subject to the confiscation order following his father’s death.But Taktouk argued: “I cannot comment on a company I had no control over, no power over.”My father gave me and my brother a ten per cent share each when we were younger, in 1992, I think when I was still a teenager.”I don’t have any details of his wealth.”The court also heard how Taktouk drove a Porsche and rented a £21,000 a month property in Kensington.Between September 2014 and August 2021, he bought £78,000 worth of luxury items from Harrods.Taktouk was convicted of 11 counts of fraud and forgery offences relating to a failed property redevelopment in Knightsbridge.The director of JMT Property Ltd was privately prosecuted by property developer Adrian Noël and his father Frank.They had made an initial investment to buy the property – and then made ten additional investments at Taktouk’s request for works to be done while he was project manager.But he used the cash to fund his extravagant lifestyle to the tune of £2.5million – although the total loss was believed to be £3,237,347.Taktouk has two children from his marriage to model Daniella.She and ex-Chelsea star Fabregas first met in Japanese restaurant Nozomi in 2013 – sparking a bitter divorce battle.READ MORE SUN STORIESFabregas now shares three children with Daniella, who he married in May 2018.The couple live in Italy where the ex-Arsenal skipper manages Serie A side Como.Daniella married Taktouk in 1998Credit: InstagramHe was previously jailed for seven yearsCredit: Paul KeoghDaniella and Fabregas met in a Japanese restaurantCredit: InstagramThe couple have three childrenCredit: InstagramDaniella now lives in Italy with her football manager husbandCredit: Instagram More

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      Several of Dream Team’s most popular players will not play at all in Gameweek 23

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      GAMEWEEK 23 is a tricky one for Dream Team managers to negotiate.Not least because several of the game’s most popular players are without a single fixture.Take the weekend off, lads!Credit: Dream TeamThe FA Cup fourth round makes up the bulk of the action with 17 of the 20 Premier League clubs set to play in the competition from Friday until Tuesday.However, as the three top-flight teams eliminated in the third round, Arsenal, Brentford and West Ham have ZERO fixtures between them this coming Gameweek.Mikel Arteta, Thomas Frank and Graham Potter may be privately thankful for the chance to recharge their troops but this twist of fate has left plenty of Dream Team bosses with problems to solve.Bryan Mbeumo (£4.7m) is the most selected player among those set to blank in Gameweek 23.The Bees’ talisman is currently the most transferred-out player this week but he still features in 20.3% of teams at the time of writing, making him the fifth-most popular midfielder in the game!Mbeumo still features in over a fifth of teamsCredit: GettyThe Cameroon international has been one of the Premier League’s best players this season and his tally of 14 goals is unsurpassed among players in his position.But his owners will either have to find a replacement before Friday’s 6:30pm deadline or make their peace with a zero-pointer.Mbeumo is by far and away the most popular asset in Brentford’s ranks but Nathan Collins (£2.7m), Yoane Wissa (£3.2m), Mark Flekken (£3m) and Mikkel Damsgaard (£3.5m) also appear in a smattering of teams.Most read in FootballAs for the Gunners, William Saliba (£4.8m) and Gabriel (£5m) are the fifth and sixth most selected defenders in the game respectively.While only Emi Martinez (£3.8m) features in more teams than David Raya (£4.5m) among the goalkeepers at present.Gabriel and Saliba will have their feet up this weekendCredit: GETTYUp top, Kai Havertz’s (£4.6m) ownership of 10.6% puts him sixth among strikers.Martin Odegaard (£4.9m), Declan Rice (£4.5m), Gabriel Martinelli (£4.1m) and Jurrien Timber (£4.1m) are all relatively popular too.There are some gaffers out there loaded up on Arsenal players who enjoyed a fantastic Gameweek 22 that will come crashing back to Earth in Gameweek 23 unless they’ve saved up some transfers.West Ham’s blank is less relevant as their most popular asset is Aaron Wan-Bissaka (£3.4m) with an ownership of 2.6%.Some onlookers would have been impressed Jarrod Bowen’s (£5.4m) return from injury against Chelsea on Monday night, which earned him 12 points, but now is certainly not the time to recruit the reliable 28-year-old.Patience is a virtueCredit: RexIn contrast to Arsenal, Brentford and West Ham’s time off, Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton all have two fixtures to fulfil in Gameweek 23.GAMEWEEK 23 FIXTURES BY CLUB:ARSENAL – BLANKASTON VILLA vs TottenhamBOURNEMOUTH vs EvertonBRENTFORD – BLANKBRIGHTON vs ChelseaCHELSEA vs BrightonCRYSTAL PALACE vs DoncasterEVERTON vs Bournemouth & LiverpoolFULHAM vs WiganIPSWICH vs CoventryLEICESTER vs Manchester UnitedLIVERPOOL vs Plymouth & EvertonMANCHESTER CITY vs Leyton Orient & Real MadridMANCHESTER UNITED vs LeicesterNEWCASTLE vs BirminghamNOTTINGHAM FOREST vs ExeterSOUTHAMPTON vs BurnleyTOTTENHAM vs Aston VillaWEST HAM – BLANKWOLVES vs BlackburnScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Ultimate sports presenters’ rich list as new Match of the Day hosts’ salaries are revealed

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      MARK Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates take on the shared responsibility of hosting Match of the Day from next season.According to reports, they will be paid less than pundit Alan Shearer, who was declared as earning between £445,000-£449,999 for the 2022-23 and £380,000 last year.Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will be fronting MOTD next seasonCredit: PAGary Lineker is stepping down after 25 seasons in the jobCarle Balding has an estimated net worth of £1mCredit: BBCWhile in contrast, their salary pales into comparison to Gary Lineker’s mega wage.But, who tops the ultimate sports presenters’ rich list?Let SunSport reveal all from numbers crunched online of their estimate net worths.10. Clare Balding, £1millionA staple of our TV screens for decades, Balding has worked on horse racing for Channel 4, and reported for the Beeb’s Olympic coverage a staggering SEVEN times!Read more football news Balding also appeared on Today at Wimbledon from 2015, eventually taking over from Sue Barker as lead presenter, after she retired in 2022.Her interview skills were put to the best by BT Sport, who gave her her own show.On The Clare Balding Show, she interviewed sporting superstars including Mike Tyson, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Lewis Hamilton, and Tom Daley.9. Jeff Stelling, £2millionThe ultimate professional, Stelling was the eyes and ears of football fans wanting updates on their teams for years on Saturday afternoons.Most read in FootballHe famously fronted Soccer Saturday – keeping pundits like Paul Merson, Charlie Nicholas and Matt Le Tissier in check.Wayne Rooney Eyes Pundit Spot on BBC’s Match of the DayStelling has taken his stories from the sports world on tour around the country with his own stage show.He currently fronts talkSPORT’s breakfast show.Jeff Stelling now hosts talkSPORT’s breakfast showCredit: talkSPORT8. Alex Scott, £2millionPoor Alex appears to have been snubbed by the Beeb of late.Not only was she left off the coverage for the Paris Olympics, the former footballer wasn’t chosen as one of the three new Match of the Day presenters either.Despite her daring outfits livening up Football Focus, the show’s dwindling viewing figures have led to reports suggesting it could soon be axed.Scott’s wealth has been boosted by appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and she’s lucky in love – dating pop star Jess Glynne.Glam Alex Scott is in a relationship with singer Jess GlynneCredit: Getty7. Laura Woods, £2.5millionWoods worked her way to the top by starting as a runner on Sky Sports.But she became a household name thanks to her brilliant talkSPORT breakfast show.Woods is now the leading host for TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage, as well as the face of ITV’s football coverage.She is currently enjoying materninty leave after giving birth to her first child, little boy Leo.Laura Woods has reportedly amassed a £2.5m fortune thanks to her TV and radio workread more sport features6. David Jones, £3millionDavid Jones fronts the live coverage of Super Sunday and Monday Night Football.Over the years, he’s kept tempers in check with pundits such as Roy Keane and Graeme Souness, although he had on-screen spats with the latter.Jones is a Sky Sports News OG – joining the channel for their launch in 1998 alongside Georgie Thompson.Outside of presenting, he has a role as non-executive director of his beloved Sunderland AFC.David Jones’ Sky Sports career dates all the way back to 1998Credit: PA5. Mark Pougatch, £3.5millionCalm and collected Pougatch fronts ITV’s major coverage of both football and rugby.He replaced Adrian Chiles as ITV’s chief football presenter six years ago to cover Champions League and England fixtures.Before that, he spent 22 years at BBC Radio 5 Live.He also joined BT Sport in the summer of 2016 to host the show BT Sport Score, to rival Sky Sports’ Gillette Soccer Saturday.Mark Pougatch is ITV’s chief football presenter and fronts their rugby coverage4. Gabby Logan, £4millionGabby is a stalwart when it comes to presenting sport shows on our box.From 2007, she started presenting for BBC sport and was used as a replacement for Lineker on Match Of The Day.She is the face of athletics on the channel and has presented the Olympics, London Marathon, Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships’ coverage.She was also part of the BBC’s presenting team for Euro 2024, which made her totally suitable for her upcoming role sharing MOTD hosting duties.Consummate professional Gabby Logan will share MOTD hosting dutiesCredit: Getty3. Mark Chapman, £4millionChappers is the purist’s host for the BBC.His dry wit and knowledge of the game has been admired by fans who tune into Match of the Day 2 show on a Sunday.Chapman also hosts Sports Report on BBC 5 Live, one of the longest-running programmes on British radio, and the world’s longest-running sports radio programme, plus The Monday Night Club.In 2023, he joined Sky Sports to present their Carabao Cup output.MOTD 2 audiences are already familiar with Mark Chapman’s work2. Kelly Cates, £8millionCates is riding high in her career, after revealing she is making the switch from Sky to BBC for Match of the Day.The much-loved football presenter is the daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish.She was one of the OG Sky Sports News presenters, when that launched in the late 90s.Like Chapman, Cates has also recorded shows on BBC 5 Live. Kelly Cates has worked for Sky Sports and the BBC through the years1. Gary Lineker, £30millionThe winner, by some way, is BBC’s highest paid presenter.Lineker, 62, began his TV journey on comedy quiz show They Think It’s All Over as a team captain.In 1999, the former England star replaced Des Lynam as the anchorman for all football coverage and he fronts Match of the Day.READ MORE SUN STORIESAccording to the latest figures, Lineker is paid £1.35million a year by the BBC.Better still, his podcast empire – Goalhanger Podcasts – is raking in a fortune.Gary Lineker has amassed an astonishing £30m fortuneCredit: PA More