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      New Aston Villa star Amadou Onana launches new career just days after £50million transfer from Everton

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      ASTON VILLA star signing Amadou Onana has launched a music career just days after his move from Everton.Villa landed Onana, 22, for a club record £50million from the Toffees earlier this month.Aston Villa star signing Amadou Onana has launched a music careerCredit: GettyThe midfielder has turned a lot of heads during the last four years with Hamburg, Lille and the Goodison Park side.But now the Belgian is looking to also break into the world of rap and R&B as 24AM.According to FootNews, Onana has already released his first song on streaming platforms, entitled Check On Me.The ex-Everton star joins an ever-growin list of footballers who have tried to cut their teeth as singers.Read More on FootballAmong them is Holland star and former Manchester United player Memphis Depay.But Onana’s focus will be on Villa this season as he revealed he was convinced to make the move by manager Unai Emery’s exciting project, which will include Champions League football.The defensive midfielder turned down better financial terms from United to pen a five-year-contract with the Villans.Onana said: “I think that’s where I should be [Villa]. For me, Aston Villa is part of the top of English football. The ranking speaks for itself and is significant.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The general public may think that it is not the most glamorous club but it was the best choice for the player I am today. “Aston Villa is a top club. I went where I felt the right ambition and the best project to make me grow. Alan Shearer has Gary Lineker and Match of the Day viewers in hysterics AGAIN as he sings pun on Amadou Onana’s name”I’m just extremely happy to be here. The vibe is good, the mood is good, I’m ready to get to work. They come out of an excellent season with a fourth place. “And you add to that the fact that the environment seemed to me the most conducive to my development and that I will be able to work with Unai Emery, one of the most qualified coaches in the field.”I can learn a lot of things by his side and reach the next level. I have always been very in tune with this objective of constant improvement.”It was the perfect step. Everything has been calculated and analysed, I am where I was supposed to be.” More

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      Aston Villa complete club record Amadou Onana transfer as Everton confirm departure in brief statement

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      ASTON VILLA have completed the signing of Amadou Onana for a club record deal.Unai Emery’s side have paid £50million for the Everton star.Amadou Onana has joined Aston Villa for £50mCredit: Instagram / @avfcofficialOnana made 37 appearances for Everton last seasonCredit: PAThe Toffees confirmed the news in a short statement, which read: “Amadou Onana has joined Aston Villa on a permanent transfer.”The midfielder, who joined Everton from Lille in August 2022, made 75 appearances for the Blues, scoring four goals.”He had previously had spells with Hamburg and Hoffenheim in Germany.”Everton thanks Amadou for his service and wishes him well for the future.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnana, 22, has supposedly signed a five-year contract at Villa Park. The transfer sees the club smash their transfer record after spending £46m on Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.Onana played every minute for Belgium at Euro 2024 and managed 37 appearances for Everton last season.He has previously been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester United – with the latter reportedly failing in a last ditch attempt to hijack the move.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe arrival of Onana bolsters Emery’s options in midfielder ahead of the club’s Champions League campaign after they sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42.35m.Villa have already splashed the cash this summer – bringing in eight new players.Aston Villa stars and wags go wild as Emi Martinez soaks team in champagne after Haaland goal secures Champions LeagueAston Villa’s summer signings Amadou Onana £50mIan Maatsen £37.5mJaden Philogene £15mSamuel Iling-Junior £14.3mEnzo Barrenechea £9.7mLewis Dobbin £9mKosta Nedeljkovic £8mRoss Barkley £5m More

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      Everton owner Farhad Moshiri demands £50MILLION plus further annual payments to walk away from crisis club Toffees

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      EVERTON owner Farhad Moshiri wants £50million – including annual payments for the next 10 years – to walk away from the club.The Iranian businessman has spent more than £900m on Everton over the last eight years and is desperately trying to regain some of his losses.It appears Toffees’ owner Farhad Moshiri won’t depart easilyCredit: RexEverton now face an anxious wait over interest from biddersCredit: GettyUS investors The Friedkin Group became the third company to withdraw from a bid to buy Everton in 12 months earlier this week, leaving British firm Vici Private Finance as the new frontrunners.However, there are other bidders interested in buying Everton.That’s mainly because their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has almost been completed, with club officials describing it as a £1billion asset. Previous exclusive negotiations with MSP Sports Capital and 777Partners also collapsed without the club closing a deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEverton have eye-watering debts of around £550m – The Friendkin Group alone are owed £200m – with Moshiri’s demands taking the club’s valuation to £600m.SunSport has learned that one of the bidders offered Moshiri a £25m payment up front, plus further annual fees of £2.5m for the next 10 years. Another bidder is understood to have offered a lower up-front fee followed by annual payments of £4m.Moshiri is could also receive additional bonuses based on Everton’s future success, and the profitability of the stadium.Most read in FootballEverton hope their new stadium will be ready for 2025-26Credit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEverton have announced a record £20m kit deal with Castore this summer.They are also about to enter negotiations over stadium naming rights.Everton star Iliman Ndiaye’s incredible rise from Sunday League to £15million Premier League star in just six yearsHowever, the Friedkin Group’s exit from the takeover battle put Everton at risk once again of administration and a big points deduction – unless they can sort out new ownership soon A statement from Friedkin said: “Following a period of exclusivity, discussions between Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group over a potential sale of a majority stake in Everton have ended and The Friedkin Group will not be progressing with a purchase of the Club.”Both Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group entered discussions in good faith to explore whether a sale could be agreed.”Those discussions have concluded. The parties agree it is in both their interests for Everton to explore alternative options.”Dan Friedkin, owner and CEO of the Friedkin Group, is reportedly worth around £4.8billion but his company are out of the race to take over EvertonCredit: Getty More

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      Aston Villa set to shatter transfer record with raid on Everton for Amadou Onana in move that affects Man Utd’s plans

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      ASTON VILLA will complete a club record £50million deal for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this weekend.Unai Emery has beaten Bayern Munich and Barcelona to land the Belgian international, who was previously a target for Arsenal and Newcastle.Aston Villa are set to sign Belgium star Andre Onana for Everton for a club-record £50m feeCredit: GettyThe 22-year-old has agreed personal terms on a five-year-deal.And he is set to undergo a medical at Villa when he returns from a short break following his involvement with Belgium at the Euros.Selling Onana means the Toffees are now under far less pressure to sell centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite to Manchester United.Capturing the 22-year-old represents a major coup for Emery who has been given the go ahead to considerably beef up Villa’s squad for the Champions’ League this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnana has spent two seasons at Goodison Park after signing from Lille in a £33million deal, with the French club entitled to 20% of his sell-on value.He has become a key player for Everton, making 72 appearances — including 37 last season in all competitions.His move will be completed in time for him to take part in Villa’s pre-season tour of the United States this month.Emery’s men will face Columbus Crew, RB Leipzig and Club America.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Jaden Philogene is set to complete his £12.6 million move back to Villa in the next 24 hours.The 22-year-old was one of the stars of the Championship last season, scoring 12 goals in 32 games for Hull.Alisha Lehmann leaves Aston Villa as she makes history with first boyfriend and girlfriend transferThe Tigers were set to sell him to Ipswich Town following shock interest from Barcelona.But Villa triggered a ‘matching rights’ clause to nab their former player back – 10 months after selling the winger to Hull for £5million. More

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      Cash-strapped Everton set to sign Aston Villa midfielder in shock £10m transfer after takeover boost

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      ASTON VILLA midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is set to join Everton in a £10million deal.The 20-year-old Englishman was on the fringe of Unai Emery’s side last season and wants more game time.Tim Iroegbunam is set to leave Aston Villa for EvertonCredit: GettyVilla have beaten a number of Prem clubs to the free signing of centre-back Ethan Amundsen-Day, 19, from FC Copenhagen.The Norway youth international has an English father and was born in Leeds.With Amundsen-Day set to arrive at Villa Park, Iroegbunam has been given the green light to leave.He is on the verge of moving to Everton in what could be a turbulent summer for the Toffees.Read More on FootballThe Merseyside club recently confirmed that 777 Partners’ proposed takeover had collapsed.It left Everton in danger of going into administration amid soaring debts.However, SunSport exclusively revealed this week that Roma owner Dan Friedkin is prepared to complete an £800million takeover.Friedkin, worth £4.8billion, has beaten off an offer by Vici Private Finance in the battle to become the new Everton owner.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, some fans could be left underwhelmed with the new chief.A member of his Friedkin Group previously described Everton as the “second club” in Liverpool.New footage shows amazing progress at Premier League club’s £500m new stadium but fans say ‘it’s hard to get excited’Friedkin himself also said after buying Roma in 2020 that the Serie A club would “always be the jewel” in his football crown. More

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      Frank D’Arcy dead at 77: Ex-Everton footballer dies as club pays tribute to title-winning defender

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      FORMER Everton footballer Frank D’Arcy has passed away aged 77.The Premier League club paid tribute to their tough-tackling defender, who was a boyhood supporter, on social media.Frank D’Arcy passed away yesterday aged 77Credit: ANL/ShutterstockFrank with teammates after a match vs West Bromwich AlbionCredit: AlamyHe was a title-winner at EvertonCredit: RexThe post read: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened at the passing of our title-winning defender Frank D’Arcy, who passed away on Saturday, aged 77.”His cause of death is currently unknown.Frank made 18 appearances during a five-year career with the Blues.He most notably appearing five times in the famous Championship-winning season of 1969/70, never once finishing on the losing side.However, it was only when Football League rules were altered recently that Frank qualified for a medal. He was thrilled to receive it from 1986/87 title-winner and Club Ambassador Ian Snodin at home last year.D’Arcy was also a member of the team that famously won the Club’s first FA Youth Cup in 1964/65 alongside the likes of John Hurst and Jimmy Husband.Everton beat Arsenal in the two-legged final, 29,908 packing into Goodison Park for the second leg.Most read in FootballA tough-tackling left-back, Frank made his Senior Team debut at Elland Road against Leeds United the following season when Harry Catterick played a much-changed team a week prior to an FA Cup semi-final.Frank made two further starts in the 1970/71 season. His last appearance came as a substitute at Wolves in April 1971 before enjoying a brief spell with Tranmere Rovers, then moving into non-league football with Kirkby Town.Frank remained a passionate Everton fan throughout his life and could often be seen in the crowd at Goodison until recent years.It comes after another former Everton legend Kevin Campbell died aged 54 after a short illness.Emotional tributes are pouring in for the ex-striker, who spent a memorable two decades on the pitch and later became a pundit.Wayne Rooney said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Kev – thinking of all his family and friends.”Kev was a great team mate but more importantly a brilliant person who helped me a lot in my earlier years.”Campbell began his career at Arsenal and broke into the first team in 1988.Campbell made 213 appearances for Arsenal between 1988 and 1995, scoring 59 goals in all competitions.After stints in Nottingham and Turkey he made 137 appearances for Everton where he scored another 39 goals and played with a young Wayne Rooney.Campbell played for the Toffees between 1999 and 2005 before finishing off his career with a year at West Brom and then Cardiff City.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe called time on his career in May 2007 after the Baggies released him following their relegation from the Premier League.In a two-decade career, Campbell scored 149 goals and made 521 professional appearances. More

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      Kevin Campbell dead: Arsenal & Everton legend dies aged 54 after short illness as ‘devastated’ club pays tribute

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      ARSENAL and Everton legend Kevin Campbell has died aged 54 after a short illness.Emotional tributes are pouring in for the ex-striker, who spent a memorable two decades on the pitch and later became a pundit.Campbell scored 59 goals for the Gunners in all competitionsCampbell became a pundit later in his lifeCredit: GettyHe played at Everton between 1999 and 2005Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDArsenal announced Campbell’s death in a statement this morningCredit: Twitter/ArsenalIan Wright shared this snap of him and CampbellCredit: AlamyWright also shared this picture in a Twitter tributeCredit: GettyCampbell made 213 appearances for Arsenal between 1988 and 1995, scoring 59 goals in all competitions.During his time at the Gunners he won the old First Division, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup.Arsenal said: “We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness. “Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. All of us are thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time. Read more on sport”Rest in peace, Kevin.”Everton said: “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.”Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well – as anyone who ever met him will know.”RIP, Super Kev.”Most read in FootballWayne Rooney said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Kev – thinking of all his family and friends.”Kev was a great team mate but more importantly a brilliant person who helped me a lot in my earlier years.”Tony Adams said: “Super Kev: a goal machine, a giant of a man, with an even bigger heart. “An intensely private and a truly wonderful human being. I’m devastated for his loved ones, and all of us. “Love you Super Kev, Skipper.”Campbell’s Nottingham Forest teammate Mark Crossley said: “Life can be so cruel at times.Kevin Campbell’s heartbreaking three words in last photo he posted of himself
      By Morgan Johnson, News Reporter
      FOOTBALLING legend Kevin Campbell’s last photo posted of himself contained three heartbreaking words.
      The Arsenal and Everton ace has sadly died at 54 years old after a memorable two decades on the pitch.
      The ex-striker, who had since become a pundit for his sport, was rushed to hospital at the end of May after falling “very unwell”.
      His last selfie shared to Instagram was on March 23 last year, in which he said: “Health is Wealth”.
      The legend beamed with a box of products from Earthborn Naturals – a company who specialise in making healthy natural food and drink products.
      He captioned the snap: “I have got it thanks Earthborn Naturals. Health is Wealth.”

      “Absolutely devastated with news of my ex forest team mate Kevin Campbell’s passing.”A true gentleman, a great player, a shining light of a dressing room, fun loving guy.”Thoughts are with all his family and friends. RIP mate.”Paying tribute, Piers Morgan said: “What incredibly sad news. Top player, and a great guy. RIP.”It was revealed on Sunday he had been rushed to hospital the week prior after falling unwell. Everton said he was “very unwell”.Toffees said on X: “We have been made aware our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very unwell.”Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time.”Sending all our love.”Campbell made a name for himself after kicking off his career in 1988. After stints in Nottingham and Turkey he made 137 appearances for Everton where he scored another 39 goals and played with a young Wayne Rooney.At Trebizond, club president Mehmet Alu Yilmaz had frozen him out of the team and called him a “cannibal” and “discoloured”, the Guardian reported.Ex-Arsenal star Kevin Campbell hospitalised (1)At Everton, he became the club’s first black skipper.Campbell played for the Toffees between 1999 and 2005 before finishing off his career with a year at West Brom and then Cardiff City.He called time on his career in May 2007 after the Baggies released him following their relegation from the Premier League.In a two-decade career, Campbell scored 149 goals and made 521 professional appearances.He holds the record for the most Premier League goals without representing England.He did, however, make four appearances for England U21s and one appearance for the England B squad.READ MORE SUN STORIESCampbell began his career at Arsenal and broke into the first team in 1988.His 24-year-old son Tyrese has played 146 matches for Stoke City beginning in 2018, but has not had his contracted renewed.Campbell playing in 1994 for Arsenal against Blackburn RoversCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd make ‘unacceptable’ opening offer for Jarrad Branthwaite as Everton immediately reject transfer proposal

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      EVERTON have reportedly rejected Manchester United’s ‘unacceptable’ £35m opening offer for Jarrad Branthwaite.The Merseyside club value the talented defender at £70m, despite reports that United agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old.Everton deem United’s initial offer ‘unacceptable’Credit: AlamyBranthwaite, 21, emerged as one of United’s priority targets ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.As such Everton will demand a premium for Branthwaite amid concerns over their compliance with the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).But Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not prepared to overpay for the Toffees centre back and is reluctant to meet the asking price, according to reports last week.So much so that United have only initially offered half of Everton’s valuation.read more football newsThe Old Trafford hierarchy are determined not to be forced into paying over-inflated fees as they overhaul the squad ahead of next season.United’s finances are somewhat restricted by PSR after having spent £400m in the previous two summer windows.Nonetheless, Everton are holding out for £70m, according to The Athletic.The Toffees believe Branthwaite, who narrowly missed out on a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad, is in the same bracket as fellow central defender Harry Maguire who left Leicester for £80m in 2019.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBranthwaite enjoyed a sensational season at Goodison Park which saw him earn his first international cap against Bosnia & Herzegovina.And SunSport understands if an Everton takeover is completed then they will not allow the 6ft4in defender to leave.Erik ten Hag STAYS at Man Utd – so now what?But Branthwaite’s arrival at Old Trafford would make him the club’s first signing since co-owner Ratcliffe purchased his stake.News of Everton’s rejection of the ‘unacceptable’ offer also comes just 48 hours after it was revealed manager Erik ten Hag will be staying. More