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      Erik ten Hag ‘targeting two of his former Man Utd stars’ in first transfer window with Bayer Leverkusen

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      ERIK TEN HAG is targeting two of his old Manchester United players at new club Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.Former Red Devils boss Ten Hag took the reins at German side Bayer earlier this week, in what is his first job since being sacked by Man Utd in October.Erik ten Hag is targeting two of his former players at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyThe club have discussed moves for Antony and Alejandro GarnachoCredit: ReutersAnd as he prepares to succeed departing manager Xabi Alonso, who is joining Real Madrid, Ten Hag is said to be looking to bolster his squad’s firepower with two new arrivals.According to German outlet Kicker, the Dutchman’s new club have internally discussed the signings of Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.The former spent the second half of the season on loan at Real Betis and showed the form which convinced Man Utd to splash £85.5million on him when they signed him from Ajax in 2022.Antony, 25, also featured in the Conference League final against Chelsea on Wednesday, but had a quiet game other than an explosive headbutt on a Enzo Fernandez as his team lost 4-1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan Utd are prepared to make a loss of more than half of what they paid to land the Brazilian after slapping a £40m price tag on him this summer. Meanwhile, Garnacho looks destined to leave after being told to “pray” he finds a new club by Ruben Amorim in front of team-mates.That exchange came with Amorim furious at the winger’s outburst blasting the club’s “s*** season” after being benched for the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.The 20-year-old was subsequently omitted from the squad for Man Utd’s final Premier League game against Aston Villa, which they won 2-0.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHis partner also appeared to confirm his imminent exit with a cryptic two-word message on social media when she posted a picture of a baby-size United kit alongside the caption: “Last match.”In January, Garnacho was the subject of transfer interest from Napoli with offers in the region of £55m. Ten Hag reveals problem with current players in first interview since Man Utd sackingChelsea are also reported to be interested in a move for the Argentine.Ten Hag’s new side will have overfilled coffers with the sales of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz for a combined fee of more than £150m to Liverpool.However, the report adds that a move for Antony is more likely.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordMan Utd’s dire financial situation means they will need to sell heavy in order to rebuild their squad effectively to suit Amorim’s football.A huge firesale of the Man Utd flop squad is expected this summer. Club captain Bruno Fernandes is said to be seriously considering a £100m transfer to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal, which comes after the midfielder said he would understand if transfer chiefs wanted to “cash in” on their talisman.Read More on The SunMan Utd’s chief negotiator Matt Hargreaves reportedly flew to Italy over talks for a stunning cash-plus-player swap deal with Napoli for Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Osimhen.Chelsea loanee Jadon Sancho has also taken another step towards the Old Trafford exit after the Blues asked the Englishman to reduce his wages before they trigger the £25m transfer clause in his loan deal. More

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      Jesse Lingard shows off new look as Man Utd cult hero, 32, stars in GQ Korea advert

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      JESSE LINGARD shocked fans with a brand new hairdo while featuring in a GQ advert.Lingard, 32, signed for Korean side FC Seoul last February after his deal with Nottingham Forest came to an end.Jesse Lingard showed off a new look this weekLingard, 32, signed for Korean side FC Seoul in February 2024Credit: AFPLingard spent eight months without a side after leaving the City Ground, before penning a two-year deal in the Korean capital.The former Manchester United star has scored four goals in 16 league matches for Seoul this season, who sit seventh in the K League 1.Lingard showed off his new trim in an interview with GQ Korea and admitted to visiting his barber at least once a week.The ex-England international said: “Every time I get a haircut, I like to brush. I need to be looking fresh. READ MORE IN SPORT”Most of our games are on television, I like to look fresh.”Probably once a week, I get a haircut. Very popular in England, this haircut.”Old team-mate Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who spent five years at United, was quick to compliment Lingard’s new locks.He commented: “I like the hair bro,” on his Instagram post.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPeople online were also quick to react to Lingard’s drastic change in appearance.One X user wrote: “He looks like a K-pop star.”Jesse Lingard reels off FIVE different celebrations after ex-Man Utd star scores bizarre goal in South KoreaAnother added: “Bro actually looks Korean now.”Lingard, who used to be partially blamed for Man Utd’s downturn, recently opened up about the crisis at his boyhood club where he spent 22 years.He told BBC Sport: “They will always be one of the biggest clubs in the world and fans will support them through thick and thin.”It might be a long-term project with Ruben Amorim. He knows what he wants to do.”It’s tough when you’re not in the Champions League to attract players so he was relying on winning the Europa League.”It’s harder to recruit when you’re not in the Champions League. It’s 100 per cent a factor.”Lingard moved to West Ham on loan a year before his Forest switch and the Englishman bagged nine goals in 16 games. But he struggled at the City ground, featuring just 20 times before being released after a string of injuries in summer 2023.Read More on The SunHe revealed “life’s good” in Korea and believes he has rapidly adapted to the different style of football.The United academy star also admitted to scoffing McDonalds and Papa Johns since moving to Korea. Lingard has scored four goals in 16 league matches for Seoul this season More

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      Bruno Fernandes ‘seriously considering’ Al-Hilal transfer offer and could play final Man Utd match today

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      BRUNO FERNANDES is entertaining a shock move to Saudi Arabia, it’s been claimed.Manchester United’s skipper is currently being eyed by Al-Hilal, who are looking to make a marquee signing this summer following Neymar’s departure.Al-Hilal are keen on signing Bruno FernandesCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe Saudi Pro League side are understood to be willing to pay £100million for Manchester United’s skipperCredit: PAFernandes is said to be seriously considering a potential move to The KingdomCredit: GETTYFernandes signed shirts for fans ahead of United’s end-of-season clash with Hong Kong on Friday afternoonThe Saudi Pro League side are understood to be willing to pay a whopping £100MILLION to secure the services of Fernandes, who would take home a pretty penny if he were to move to The Kingdom.And the 30-year-old is said to be “giving serious consideration” to the move.That’s according to The Athletic, who claim talks for the Portugal international to join Al-Hilal are already underway.Should Fernandes accept the lucrative offer on the table, his last game as a United player could take place TODAY.The Red Devils play Hong Kong in a friendly this afternoon as part of their end-of-season tour of Asia.Fernandes was named in the starting XI for the match, with manager Ruben Amorim saying of his inclusion: “We need to respect and do better than the last game.”We understand the players are tired from all the commercial things for our fans.”Now it’s time to perform to show good things for our fans.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFernandes is just one of several United stars up for sale this summer.Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are also in line to be sold to help finance Amorim’s overhaul of the squad.’Shambles’ – Luke Littler savages Man Utd in one word over Bruno Fernandes transfer links and gives Amorim verdictThe trio likely wouldn’t have been up for sale had United secured Champions League football by winning last week’s Europa League final.And in the aftermath of the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham, Fernandes admitted his future at Old Trafford is out of his hands.The former Sporting Lisbon ace said: “I have always been honest. “I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go. “I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days. “In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it.”But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is.”And football sometimes is like this.”Fernandes featured in a post-season friendly against Hong Kong and Amorim was asked about his future after the match.Read More on The SunAsked if he would leave, Amorim responded: “I don’t think so. I don’t know for sure, nobody does. But I don’t think so.”I think he wants to stay. He is saying no to a lot of things but it shows that he wants to win.” More

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      David Raya’s model fiancee Tatiana leaves little to imagination in see-through outfit on holiday with Arsenal star

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      DAVID RAYA’S model fiancee stunned as the smitten couple took in some sun on holiday.Arsenal goalkeeper Raya was relaxing with his bride-to-be during a trip to Ibiza before he links up with the Spanish national team for a Nations League semi-final against France, and possibly a final.David Raya’s fiancee Tatiana Trouboul stunned as they enjoyed a holidayCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulShe shared a video of herself singing to InstagramCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulThe model has 21,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulShe was seen wearing a bra and see-through tightsCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulTatiana also shared a snap of the view from their boatCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulRaya proposed to his partner, Tatiana Trouboul, in October of last year.And taking to Instagram, Tatiana shared a video to social media of her lip singing a song while on a boat as she wore a bra and see-through lacy trousers.She also shared the incredible view they had during the trip by posting a photo of it to her page.The photo itself had an endless view of the ocean which had a sparkling surface as the sun reflected off it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTatiana and Raya have been together since 2021.However, they left it until June 2022 to go public with their relationship.Tatiana heralds from Barcelona but has since moved her life to London to be alongside Raya – having previously divided her time between the capital and Spain.The pair don’t have any children yet but are the owners of an adorable – now banned – XL Bully dog.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesRaya is said to have obtained an exemption certificate for pet Goku in the hope that the dog will help protect their North London mansion.Tatiana reportedly used to work in a nightclub before she met Raya and has since picked up multiple modelling gigs. ‘I need to f—ing change’ – Arsenal’s David Raya reveals he was at ‘my lowest’ after ‘worst game as a professional’The gorgeous Spanish Wag has also built an impressive social media presence over recent years too, now boasting 21,000 Instagram followers.Raya celebrated winning the Premier League Golden Glove alongside Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels, with 13 clean sheets each.The Gunners ended the season with the fewest goals conceded out of any team in the division, but once again missed out on the title by finishing second.Raya and Tatiana have been together since June 2021Credit: Instagram @t.trouboul @d.raya1He proposed to her last OctoberCredit: X formerly Twitter / @DavidRaya_22 / Instagram / @d.raya1They did not make their relationship public until 2022Credit: X formerly Twitter / @DavidRaya_22 / Instagram / @d.raya1 More

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      Real Madrid interested in Lewis-Skelly free transfer next summer with Arsenal star’s contract talks ‘not going well’

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      MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY is being eyed for a stunning transfer by Real Madrid, according to reports. The youngster has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates, playing 39 games for the Gunners and chipping in with one goal and three assists.Myles Lewis-Skelly could leave Arsenal on a free transferCredit: GettyLewis-Skelly had a breakthrough campaign this seasonCredit: APReal Madrid could land a second England international on a free transferCredit: APHowever, having signed his first professional contract in October 2023, the 18-year-old could already be set to move away from north London and end a decade-long association with the club.That’s because with just one year left on his contract, Real Madrid are now “sniffing around” the situation as they possibly eye another free transfer for an English star.According to The Guardian, negotiations between the player and Arsenal over new terms are “not going well.”And this has left Spanish giants Real on red alert to sign the England international full-back.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe La Liga club have already landed Liverpool’s own English international full-back in Trent Alexander-Arnold, with a £10million fee agreed to allow him to play at the Club World Cup next month.Combined with Jude Bellingham already at the club, it means Xabi Alonso’s new-look Madrid team could feature as many as three English stars at the Bernabeu.But ultimately, the player’s future could depend on where he is seen as playing long-term.Lewis-Skelly played as a midfielder during his days in the Hale End Academy, but has primarily starred as a left-back – often inverting – since breaking into the Arsenal first-team.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHowever, Arteta has hinted at a possible switch into midfield from next season for the teenager. He said: “He is very intelligent, very willing and very physical. If you have those three ingredients and you have a personality that can go through blips — it can happen — that is Myles. That is what he has done.Arsenal wonderkid Lewis-Skelly’s mum reveals he’s ‘still on washing-up duty’… and how she nearly missed Man City goal”He can do as a 6 and an an 8. It will depend a lot on the relationships and the chemistry with other players, how this evolves within the team.”And football, which direction it goes , what demands of certain positions as well. He is certainly a player that can play a in lots of positions.”Lewis-Skelly was selected in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.Tuchel deployed him as a full-back in his last two Three Lions’ appearances, World Cup qualification clashes against Albania and Latvia in March, the first of which Lewis-Skelly scored in.Losing him to Los Blancos, who have also been long-term admirers of William Saliba, would be a bitter blow to the Gunners long-term transfer plans.Arsenal are also in negotiations with fellow starlet Ethan Nwaneri.Read More on The SunIn terms of incomings this summer, Arsenal have submitted an offer to land Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres but have been joined in the pursuit by Chelsea.However, the Blues being boosted after news emerged that Liam Delap wants to join them may give the Gunners a clear shot at the former Coventry ace.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Man City promise biggest transfer spree yet starting NEXT WEEK despite Premier League hearing over 130 charges looming

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      MANCHESTER CITY have warned Prem rivals they plan to build their greatest trophy-winning team.After a first season without a major domestic trophy since 2016-17,  chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vowed “incredible” striker Erling Haaland will spearhead a decade of glory.Erling Haaland signed a new 10-year deal in January and Man City expect him to be the main man in another successful decadeCredit: GettyMan City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Haaland will be ‘at the heart’ of a revival by the dethroned Prem champsCredit: GettyIn his address to supporters, the City chief also:   Revealed the club messed up by not being “aggressive” enough in  last summer’s transfer marketConceded it led to the most “challenging” campaign since their big-money 2008 takeover at CityPromised a mega spending spree from next week to boost their Club World Cup bidInsisted his bond of “trust” with boss Pep Guardiola means  this season is a one-off blip.Guardiola lifted 15 trophies before this season’s duck. But Khaldoon declared: “We will  be back and the aim is to build something even better. Erling is the most prolific striker in the world. “We have him completely bought in to everything that is City.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“He’s an incredible talent, an incredible person and  at the right age. “When we look at the next ten years, Erling is at the heart of what we are building.“History is great — but then there’s a new page to write. The future is about what we can do together. How we can keep winning.“We’ve been working and preparing for next season since January.Most read in FootballManager Pep Guardiola and Khaldoon celebrated winning the 2024 Prem crown but had to settle for a third-place finish this termCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“We’ll take all the good things and the not so good things from this  season, learn from it, improve and get better.”His end-of-season club interview made no mention of the charges of 130 financial rule breaches — vehemently denied by City.AC Milan drop major hint over Kyle Walker’s future after Man City star’s loan transferThese are still being considered by an independent commission.And Khaldoon told fans: “The beauty of football is there’s always a new season. And today we get to turn this page.“The season that just passed is behind us. The records are there. What we  achieved and what we haven’t. And it’s basically black and white.“Many circumstances just didn’t work our way.“Last summer, we probably should have been more aggressive in some  changes we needed to do.“We didn’t do that and it ended up costing us. We already started that team rebuild  in January.”City spent £172million in the winter window on forward Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt — plus defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis and Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.Norwegian superstar Haaland also penned a  new mega-money, ten-year deal in January.Read More on The SunAnd that will NOT be the end of their spending as Khaldoon said: “We’ve  identified who are the targets, in what positions, and have  clear No 1 and No 2 options.“We’ll go about our business and it will be very clear, very swift.“Our objective is to be ready with the new squad for the Club World Cup.”Guardiola’s City sealed a 2023 Treble with Champions League gloryCredit: PA More

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      Scott McTominay’s bargain £25m Napoli transfer shows Man Utd know the price of everything and the value of nothing

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      IT is questionable why any Scotsman would venture outside in 27 degrees of searing Italian sunshine.Proceeding to slug neat whisky from a bottle while sitting atop a roofless bus the day before meeting the Pope represents a whole new level of judgement.Scott McTominay lifts the Serie A trophyCredit: GettyMcTominay swigs whisky during the celebrationsCredit: X @mctominay_HQThe Scotland star has been loving the celebrationsCredit: XNapoli’s new hero meets the PopeCredit: AlamyScott McTominay’s hands were probably shaking with more than nerves as he stood to meet Leo XIV while nursing a biblical hangover.But as a young man with the world at his feet and a Serie A winner’s medal round his neck, Scottish football’s new Messiah can do whatever he likes.And besides, daft decisions have been following him around for some time.Not least the one by his former club Manchester United, who thought it great business to flog him to Napoli for £25million last summer, having rejected a bid of £30m from West Ham because it was not enough.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSNot exactly Dragon’s Den or The Apprentice.Presumably, it was considered better to get McTominay out of the way and packed off to a foreign league rather than sell to a direct rival.Ninety-nine years out of 100, West Ham rival Manchester United in name only.It’s only because Ruben Amorim’s team has been so spectacularly bad this season in McTominay’s absence that they can see the Hammers from across the lower reaches of the Premier League table.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMcTominay played his final match for Man Utd last AugustCredit: GettyThe Scotland international took on an exciting new challenge in NaplesCredit: GettyHe was long gone before Ruben Amorim turned up at Old Trafford to try to dig United out of the mess left behind by his  predecessor Erik ten Hag.A towering presence on the  pitch, McTominay was viewed as a symbol of how far the club had fallen from the rose-tinted days when everyone who wore the shirt was a legend.Scott McTominay dances with old fan while puffing on cigarette as never-ending Napoli title party continuesDespite being 6ft 3in, McTominay could never look Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Paul Ince or Bryan Robson in the eye.Maybe not, but he has scored more goals this term than Rasmus Hojlund —  United’s £72m striker.He also scored on the final day for Napoli, who won the Scudetto by a solitary point.McTominay’s sale was dressed up as a financial necessity to keep the bean counters at the Premier League off United’s backs.Yet the £42m splashed out on his replacement Manuel Ugarte doesn’t look like the best trade off.The Uruguayan amassed 15 bookings in his debut campaign and two goals, at least repaying some of his transfer fee in club fines.But if you want a heartfelt verdict on whether it was a wise move letting McTominay slip away, just ask former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.He described the call to sell him as ‘beyond me’ — which for a Norwegian nice guy equates to verbal GBH.McTominay suffered the curse of the academy kid. Fans and bosses alike expected too much from him.There were doubts about his all-round game, which seemed surprising because he always looked the part. Though born in Lancaster and raised in United’s academy, there is a ‘Scottishness’ about him.The firm brow, deep-set eyes and angular jawline makes for a formidable face when he sports that scary buzz cut.The look of someone who can handle himself.Guzzling warm scotch on a hot day and chain- smoking only adds to McTominay’s aura, now backed up by a serious achievement on the pitch.His colourful behaviour on the trophy parade after Napoli’s title triumph might not be the most sophisticated advert for modern football. But it can’t all be about broccoli and cryo-chambers can it?Read More on The SunMcTominay was voted Serie A’s MVP.Some in football know the price of everything and the value of nothing.McTominay poses with girlfriend Cam Reading and the Serie A trophyMcTominay is a hero with the Napoli supportersCredit: ReutersMcTominay plays for Napoli alongside Scotland pal Billy GilmourCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMcTominay’s move to Naples has been a resounding successCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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      TNT Sports presenter Miroslava Montemayor stuns in see-through top as she gets ready to host Champions League final

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      MEXICAN TV host Miroslava Montemayor has turned heads with a stunning look ahead of the Champions League final. The 35-year-old presents TNT Sports’ coverage of the tournament in Mexico. Miroslava Montemayor has stunned with a plunging see-through outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM @tntsportsmex and @miroslavamontThe Mexican is TNT’s Champions League hostCredit: Instagram @miroslavamontMiroslava is a former model and represented Mexico at Miss International 2013Credit: Instagram @miroslavamontThe 35-year-old has fronted TNT’s coverage of the CL since 2019Credit: Instagram @miroslavamontMiroslava is known for her daring on-air fashion choices. And her latest wardrobe choice has sent her 884,000 followers into a frenzy. Miroslava previewed PSG’s showdown against Inter Milan on Saturday night. She picked her best XI of the tournament – controversially leaving out Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut fans admitted they “forgive her” as she dazzled in a gorgeous see-through black dress. One fan gasped: “You are a queen.”Another commented: “Simply stunning.”Miroslava also gave her followers a glimpse into TNT’s halftime show for the final in Munich. Most read in FootballRocking a traditional German dirndl, she wrote: “Behind the scenes of rehearsals for the Champions League halftime show… Munich, here we come!”One lovestruck fan replied: “I need to watch this.”Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdAnd a second said: “The look is EVERYTHING.”Miroslava represented her country at Miss International 2013 in Japan.She began her foray into TV over a decade ago after leaving modelling behind. Miroslava rocked traditional German dress as the TNT team prepare to head to MunichCredit: INSTAGRAM @lareimers and @miroslavamontHer first TV gig was on Azteca Noreste sports show ADN.She joined up with ESPN in 2015, fronting a number of their Spanish-language shows.The presenter turns her hand to everything from American football to tennis.Miroslava left ESPN in 2019 to join TNT, where she has since fronted the network’s Champions League coverage in Mexico. More