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      Fulham ready to poach rival Premier League side for their manager if Marco Silva quits

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      FULHAM will move for Wolves boss Vitor Pereira if Marco Silva quits.Craven Cottage chiefs are keen on the Portuguese coach as their first-choice replacement while Silva considers his options this summer.The Cottagers will turn to Vitor Pereira if Marco Silva exitsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialSilva could rival Nuno Espirito Santo for a top Saudi jobCredit: Shutterstock EditorialSilva has been linked with the vacancy at Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, along with Nottingham Forest’s Nuno Espirito Santo.Pereira, 56, made himself a massive hit at Molineux  after replacing Gary O’Neil in December when Wolves were 19th in the Premier League. The former Fenerbahce boss sparked an impressive revival which saw them stay up with plenty to spare.Fulham believe Pereira would be an ideal fit as Silva’s future at the club comes into doubt — and not for the first time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSilva, 47,  could be  tempted by Saudi riches and may believe he has taken Fulham as far as he can. Meanwhile,  Pereira might jump at the chance of mid-table security and a possible push for Europe.Wolves may lose some of their best players in the summer with Matheus Cunha heavily tipped to be first out of the door. Manchester United are believed to have triggered the Brazilian’s £62million release clause and that will make Pereira’s job all the more difficult.Most read in FootballSanto’s stand-out season with Forest has impressed Saudi clubsCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIf Fulham go for Pereira, they could put together a better financial package and also a long-term plan that suits him more.Pereira has a reputation for moving throughout his career. He is in his 14th senior job and he has only stayed a year in nine of the last ten.Ex-Fulham and Portsmouth goalkeeper reveals gruesome finger injuries after years of playing without goalie glovesFulham go into Sunday’s final Prem game of the season at home to Manchester City knowing victory could mean a ninth-place finish.And Wolves, in 14th, will guarantee ending up above both Europa League runners-up Man Utd and winners Spurs if they beat visitors Brentford. More

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      Ange Postecoglou fears he could be ‘killed off’ at Tottenham despite winning club’s first trophy in 17 years

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU fears he could be “killed off” BEFORE the third season of his Tottenham soap opera.The Aussie boss dropped a big hint over his future at the club’s Europa League victory parade, saying: “In all the best TV shows, season three is better than season two.”Ange Postecoglou knows there could be an (after the final) twistCredit: GettyPostecoglou hopes to stay at Spurs but says ‘I could be in strife!’Credit: GettyBut the Spurs chief insisted he is still in the dark over his job, despite ending their 17-year trophy drought.On his TV  quip, Postecoglou said: “I should have thought about it a bit more because as somebody rightly pointed out, sometimes they kill off the main character.“I could be in strife there! I said even before the game, I believe we’re just building something and a significant win accelerates that.“I believe that is the case and I am not going to put a limit on what we can achieve.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I certainly believe it’s exciting — the possibilities of next year, knowing I’ve got a group of players now and staff and a club that knows how to win and wants more of it.”Postecoglou revealed he still has not had any talks with chairman Daniel Levy about his contract.He added: “Similar to before the game, I haven’t had any discussions with the club.“Maybe they were just waiting for clear air to give me some guidance. But I haven’t heard  anything from the club.”Most read in FootballThe Aussie was as pleased as punch during the victory paradeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialVictory over Man Utd in Bilbao has at least put him on a high for nowCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSpoiler alert: Postecoglou is right with his TV analogy.  Game of Thrones, Succession and Homeland are  three smash-hit TV series that have killed off leading characters.Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroesThe former Celtic boss claims that he has not thought about the possibility of being sacked just days after leading Tottenham to their first trophy since 2008 with Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao.Postecoglou said: “I refused to be distracted by anything in terms of the opportunity that was before us. “And since the game I just wanted to take the opportunity  to enjoy that as well.“I assume at some point somebody will tell me something. If not, I’m just gonna roll up next year and be a bit like [George] Costanza from Seinfeld.  I’ll just sit in the desk and get on with my job.”After Sunday’s final Premier League game at home to Brighton, Postecoglou will go on holiday the next day.When asked if he will be able to relax without knowing where his future lies, he said: “Don’t worry about that. I’m good at relaxing, mate.“Come Monday, I won’t have a care in the world. But I assume I’ll have an indication at some point. Only because there’s some serious planning to do more than anything else.“But I won’t have any problem switching off.”I’m hoping that with him doing that on such a big stage, he [Brennan Johnson] comes back next year as a mentality monsterAnge PostecoglouPostecoglou made sure he and his players  thoroughly enjoyed the  celebrations following  their European glory.And he wants matchwinner Brennan Johnson to transform from party animal to “mentality  monster” next season.Postecoglou added: “You need to celebrate your achievements properly.“It’s important to make the experiences, you know, as memorable as possible, so that when I ask them to climb the mountain again, there’s a reason for it.“Brennan was one of the ones who enjoyed himself the last couple of days, but rightly so. Read More on The Sun”I’m hoping that with him doing that on such a big stage, he comes back next year as a mentality monster — ‘I know what it takes to win and this is what I want again’ — and that feeds on to everyone else.“You hope that what Wednesday night creates is that all these guys have got a taste of it now and want more of it.”Postecoglou wants soap and glory not a dramatic exit More

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      Arsenal lining up shock transfer return for Emi Martinez with fears David Raya could quit for Spain

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      ARSENAL want to bring Emi Martinez back to the club — if they lose David Raya to Spain.The Gunners are looking at an emergency move for former keeper Martinez, who was with them for eight years before switching to Aston Villa.Arsenal want to re-sign Emi Martinez is they lose David RayaCredit: ReutersDavid Raya could be on his way out of Arsenal with Real Madrid and Atletico interestedCredit: RexAnd Argentina World Cup winner Martinez, 32, would jump at a second chance to man the sticks at the Emirates should the deal come round.Spaniard Raya, 29, is being linked with moves to La Liga after establishing himself as the Gunners No .1.The former Blackburn prospect is short-listed at Real Madrid as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.While he is also on the radar at neighbours Atletico — who fear Jan Oblak could be tempted by Saudi Arabian cash.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRaya has been one of the Premier League’s standout goalkeepers in recent seasons and, should he keep a clean sheet against Southampton on Sunday, will win consecutive Golden Glove awards.Despite his impressive form, Arsenal would be open to selling him if the price was right.The Gunners know that Martinez could be bought, but they will have to be quick with Middle East clubs keen too.Martinez looked as though he waved goodbye to the Villa Park faithful when the Villans played their final home game of the season last weekend.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe shot-stopper was in tears as he walked off the pitch following Villa’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.A move for Martinez would be easier if Villa miss out on the Champions League on Sunday against Manchester United.Emi Martinez in tears as he waves goodbye to fans after Aston Villa’s final home gameMartinez joined Villa in 2020 following a breakout period of success at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, coming in for the injured Bernd Leno and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup.Since his switch to the Midlands, the former Reading and Rotherham loanee has won the Copa America twice, the World Cup and been named Fifa’s Best Keeper in the World two times.Martinez appeared to wave goodbye as he cried following Aston Villa’s final home game of the season last weekendCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMartinez spent eight years at Arsenal before moving to VillaCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim to grab microphone and APOLOGISE to fans at Old Trafford after Aston Villa clash

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      RUBEN AMORIM is ready to apologise to fans for Manchester United’s awful season but will not offer an explanation — as it would take too long!The boss will speak to the crowd after leading his flops on a red-faced lap of Old Trafford today following the final game of a disastrous campaign against Aston Villa.Ruben Amorim is ready to apologise to fans for Manchester United’s awful seasonCredit: GettyAngry fans will be addressedCredit: ReutersSunSport revealed no Man Utd star is safeCredit: GettyHe will not sugar-coat the fact his six months in charge have been a horror show.Amorim said: “I know the manager addresses the public and I will because the least I can can do is talk to the fans and say what I want to. “It is tradition and we have to face it. It will be the biggest mistake if we don’t.“If there is a season we need to do it, it’s this one. And it will be an apology, I think it is clear.READ MORE IN football “An explanation? You don’t have time! So we will try to be honest . . . I will be honest with the fans and I will say what is in my mind and what is in my heart.”SunSport revealed on Friday that Amorim will stay on at United next term but no job is safe on the playing staff.Alejandro Garnacho, dropped to the bench for the 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Spurs in Bilbao on Wednesday, could be one of the first stars to leave, with his brother accusing Amorim of “throwing him under the bus”.The Portuguese boss, 40, has won just six of 26 Prem games since replacing Erik ten Hag in November, with the side in 16th. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said he would quit if fans or the owners did not want him but insists he has no regrets about taking the job.The former Sporting Lisbon chief is even happy he took over in mid-season, despite previously claiming his ideal choice would have been to wait until the summer.How Tottenham won the Europa League final v Man UnitedHe said: “I’m really glad that I arrived six months before we start a new season, as I think we are going to avoid a lot of mistakes that would be in the next one.“Now is the time that we can use all that suffering to change things in the summer . . . and when I say in the summer, it’s not just the players.“There are a lot of things that we need to change in our club. So we are doing that — we did it for six months. We changed in every aspect of our club.“We suffered a lot but I’m really glad I came six months earlier because it’s going to help me a lot next season.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe consoles Amorim after defeat to SpursCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd flops BEG Bruno Fernandes not to quit club after captain admitted he could be sold with Saudi interest

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      DEVASTATED Manchester United players begged Bruno Fernandes ‘don’t leave us’ after he was linked with a move to Saudi.The Portuguese midfielder was criticised after Wednesday’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham but is widely thought of as the one world-class talent in the squad.Bruno Fernandes has been linked with an exit from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyMan Utd teammates have begged Fernandes to stay at the clubCredit: GettySaudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are willing to pay around £100million for Fernandes, 30, and will offer him a whopping £700,000 a week to ditch Old Trafford for the Middle East.With the club in a dire financial situation following their failure to qualify for the Champions League, an exit for top star Fernandes could be a way to bring in some much needed funds.And after the disappointing final, Fernandes admitted cash-strapped United may look to sell him to raise money for a rebuild.He said: “If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in, it is what it is.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDDespite coming across as noble, those comments have sparked unease among his team-mates – who value his ability to drag them through games.And a source confirmed several have urged the midfielder to stay, adding: “Bruno may be criticised but the players know what a talent he is.“He can be demanding but they all respect him and sent him messages letting him know how valued he is.“If he leaves, the dressing room would fall apart.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordRuben Amorim also suggested that he could leave United if he can’t turn around the sinking ship, but has since told the squad that he intends to be in the dugout at the Theatre of Dreams next season.Amorim, who has amassed less than a point per league game (0.92) since taking over at United, has come under heavy criticism for his work with the team so far but still has the faith of many fans.FIRE SALE at Old Trafford! EVERY Man Utd Star Up for Grabs — Even Mainoo & Garnacho!And despite the manager’s future seemingly decided for now, there’s plenty still up in the air when it comes to the squad.Al Hilal want an answer from Bruno Fernandes by next week over whether he fancies a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia this summer.While Kobbie Mainoo is one of many players being considered as a potential exit given his pure profit status with regard to PSR as an academy graduate.Fellow Carrington star Alejandro Garnacho is another name looking likely to leave United, after it was revealed that Amorim has told him he needs to find a new club for next season.Speaking after the Europa League heartbreak, Garnacho told Argentine press: “It’s hard for everyone.”The season was s***, both now losing the final tonight, and in the league, where we didn’t beat anyone, that’s the truth.“Up until the final, I’ve played every round, and today to play 20 minutes… I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens after.”Ruben Amorim is staying put as manager next seasonCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho looks set for an exit from UnitedCredit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest and Chris Wood proving you don’t have to reinvent the game as Europe beckons

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      I HAVE backed plenty of outsiders in my time but I wouldn’t have picked these two in a million years.But to be fair, how many of you thought Nottingham Forest would go into the final day with every chance of making the Champions League?Nuno Espirito Santo and Chris Wood have a chance to get Nottingham Forest into the Champions League on SundayCredit: GettyProbably the same number who thought that only Mo Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland would score more than Chris Wood in the Prem so far.But the team which finished fourth bottom a year ago are still in the hunt and if they beat Chelsea at the City Ground on Sunday — and I expect them to — they could be in Europe’s premier competition for the first time since Cloughie’s day.And if striker Wood ends his season the way he’s played the rest of it, centre-backs are in for a rough old afternoon.But I fear Forest will win and still miss out as I fancy Manchester City to get at least a point at Fulham, and can’t see Newcastle or Aston Villa slipping up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNuno Espirito Santo’s boys need at least one of them to fall short and open the door — but just earning a Euro place after last year would be remarkable.And as a big fan of the old school ways, I’m just so pleased Wood has had a bigger say than most.False nines, floating tens, sixes, eights, underlapping, low blocks . . . there are a lot of people out there basically trying to reinvent the game.So I love watching Forest under Nuno, with a proper throwback centre forward.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey don’t have a lot of possession but no one is better at playing to their strengths by getting forward fast, two wingers, and crosses pinging into a man in the middle.The Chelsea defence will not have faced trying to handle someone like Wood too often.Why these WILD Chris Wood & Morgan Rogers stats could spell disaster for Chelsea & Man Utd | Experts’ best bets – Weekend WagerMany sides play with one up and loads of forwards spend half the time dropping back — so it’s like a free hit for centre-backs.I’d love to see how they’d cope against guys like Mick Harford, John Fashanu and Alan Shearer and a battle against guys who’d knock you about.I don’t mean nasty stuff but genuine challenges. I don’t see many modern defenders who’d handle that and you only have to look at Wood as proof.Nuno’s done a magnificent job and I’m delighted for him because it didn’t go too well when he was at Tottenham.But he’s bounced back, rebuilt his reputation on the back of great recruitment and good signings, and I always say that’s the key for any manager.Chelsea haven’t convinced at any stage this season and if I had to put my life on the outcome, it would be a Forest win.Chelsea’s defence could struggle to contain Chris WoodCredit: EPABut sadly for Nuno and his side, while three points would leapfrog their opponents, I don’t think it will be quite enough.Not to make the Champions League, anyway.If City were going to Fulham needing a win, it would have brought a different pressure but a point will be enough and I’m sure they’ll get it.St James’ Park will be rocking after a year that finally brought a trophy and I don’t see Newcastle slipping up against Everton.And you certainly couldn’t fancy Manchester United to beat Aston Villa, even at home, after that midweek shocker against Spurs. If ever a game summed up a whole season, hey?So if I’m right on all three, it’s going to be the Europa League for Forest next time round and the Champions League will just have to wait another 12 months!Harry Redknapp shared his Premier League Team of the SeasonSPURRING CLUBS ONIT wouldn’t make the shortlist of great finals — to be honest it would struggle to make a very long one — but I was glad to see Tottenham win the Europa League.Not that I’ve got anything against Manchester United, it just capped a great few months for football in general — and for three sets of long-suffering and loyal supporters.It’s been a hard road for Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Spurs fans but finally they’ve got a trophy to celebrate and it’s a nice change from the same old names as winners.In Wednesday’s final, I was disappointed with Alejandro Garnacho’s moan at not being in the side from the start.When you’re on the floor as a gaffer — as Ruben Amorim is — the last thing you need is one of your players coming out and having a pop.Read More on The SunFair enough, Garnacho did alright when he came on — but no more than that. Far better to keep your head down and get on with the job.Let’s face it, if he’d been doing it as well as he should, he wouldn’t have been on the bench in the first place.Alejandro Garnacho complained of not playing from the start in the Europa League finalCredit: GettyTottenham Hotspur won the Europa LeagueCredit: PACrystal Palace also earned silverware through the FA Cup this seasonCredit: GettyNewcastle United were deserving Carabao Cup winnersCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League wage bill hits record £4bn – with hapless Man Utd’s bloated budget revealed…where does your club rank?

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      PREMIER League wages hit a record £4billion last season, a new study has discovered.It means the 500 stars who make up Britain’s top league pocketed an average of £8million a year during 2023/24.Erling Haaland is city’s top earner after negotiating a deal worth £500,000 a week in JanuaryCredit: GettyMo Salah has pledged his future to Liverpool in a new dealCredit: GettyAnd Manchester City players were the Prem’s top earners, taking home a combined £413million.The figures have been collated by football blogger Kieron O’Connor, who runs The Swiss Ramble football finance blog.He says striker Erling Haaland is city’s top earner after negotiating a deal worth £500,000 a week in January.Liverpool came runners-up in the pay stakes, with the Anfield squad taking home £377million.Read More on SportMo Salah is the club’s top earner and recently banked a pay rise after committing his future to Anfield, taking him to £400,000 a week.All Premier League clubs have revealed their accounts from the 2023/24 season, with the figures showing the post-Covid pay bubble continues to climb.The clubs’ combined wage bill has jumped from £2.9billion in just six years, the equivalent of 38 per cent.The wage bills also show the Big Six became the Big Five, with a huge gap opening up between the highest-paying sides.Most read in FootballKieron reveals City and Liverpool are joined by Man Utd (£365million), Chelsea (£338million) and Arsenal (£328million) in the huge pay stakes.Aston Villa had the sixth-largest wage bill, which came in at £252million — a gap of £76million to Arsenal.Arsenal wages 2024-25 revealedTottenham and Newcastle also paid out more than £200million.This year’s FA Cup winners Crystal Palace were the league’s highest achievers last season, finishing tenth despite only four clubs having a smaller wage bill.Man Utd underachieved, finishing eighth, despite having the third- largest wage bill. The three clubs with the lowest wage bills were relegated last season — Luton Town, Sheffield Utd and Burnley.Luton’s wage bill was the lowest in the league, paying out £57million to its squad.The figures were released before today’s final round of games, with Liverpool already crowned champions.’A bit crazy’While Haaland himself admitted his salary was “a bit crazy” when his new ten-year deal was announced in January, wages of the best Prem stars are well below that of other sporting stars around the globe. A study by Forbes magazine put Haaland 27th on the list of top earners when comparing him with greats such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. And his money pales into insignificance when compared to NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who signed a £410million deal in 2021.And last December the New York Mets baseball team agreed to pay slugger Juan Soto £628million for a 15-year deal.Clubs must remain vigilant as there is still much work to be done to restore pre-pandemic profitabilityAleksander Ceferin Haaland’s outgoing teammate Kevin De Bruyne has previously told how he believes top footballers are underpaid, despite earning £400,000 a week.When asked in 2022 if he got paid too much, the Belgian linked with a move to Serie A winners Napoli, responded: “No. I compare it to a singer at a concert and 60,000 people come. I look at it logically.“There are millions of people watching the football on TV, there’s 60,000 watching the games, the income of a club is £500million to £600million. Yeah, it’s a lot of money, but is it too much?“If the club can afford it, it’s not too much.”In March, figures revealed player wages across Europe had reached £15.1billion in 2023/24, up by 6.5 per cent on the previous year.Following the release of the latest Uefa Club Licensing Benchmarking Report, the governing body’s president Aleksander Ceferin warned teams about paying excessive amounts to their players.‘Players are the stars’He said: “While most clubs appear to be managing player wage increases responsibly, other costs are rising rapidly, putting greater pressure on operating margins than ever before. Clubs must remain vigilant as there is still much work to be done to restore pre-pandemic profitability.”Premier League clubs have to pay within Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) each year or face punishment. Everton and Nottingham Forest faced points deductions for breaching the rules.In February, it was reported the Professional Footballers’ Association, which acts for players, threatened the Premier League with legal action if it brought in a salary cap.Clubs voted last year to explore the introduction of a spending cap from the start of the 2025/26 season as part of a new system of financial controls.It will limit clubs to spending 85 per cent of their total revenue on wages, transfer payments and agent fees.Sponsorship consultant Nigel Currie said: “The players are the stars, they are the talent and the reason millions tune in every week and buy the kits.Read More on The Sun“The Premier League is hugely successful, the wealthiest football league in the world, and that will continue.“There will continue to be massive financial implications for players. Sponsorships will go through the roof in terms of value.”SAUDIS UP SALARIES DESPITE earning a fortune, the salaries of Premier League stars are nowhere near what is on offer in the Saudi Pro League.Here is what the big names earn each week at their clubs there.Cristiano Ronaldo,£3.2million, Al-NassrKarim Benzema, £1.6million, Al-IttihadRiyad Mahrez, £850,000, Al-AhliSadio Mane, £650,000, Al-NassrIvan Toney, £490,000, Al-AhliN’Golo Kante, £400,000, Al-Ittihad More

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      Alex Scott shows off midriff in retro Arsenal kit and sips bubbly with Jess Glynne at Women’s Champions League final

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      ALEX SCOTT went down memory lane with partner Jess Glynne – as they watched Arsenal Women make history.The football presenter sipped champagne with singer Glynne in the Lisbon stands as they wore retro tops and cheered the Gunners to glory in the Women’s Champions League final.Jess Glynne and partner Alex Scott chose 1980s’ Arsenal topsCredit: PAScott watched her old team win the Women’s Champions LeagueCredit: GettyThe ex-Lionesses star looked as toned as ever as she balanced the bubblyCredit: PAGlynne and Scott saw history made at the Estadio Jose Alvalade venueCredit: PASub Stina Blackstenius’s brilliant 74th-minute strike edged out favourites and holders Barcelona 1-0.Scott, 40, was in the Arsenal side on the only other occasion they lifted the crown – in 2007 when it was called the Uefa Women’s Cup.And she looked as toned as she did back then – in a cropped yellow shirt revealing her impressive abs.Glynne was seen grinning as the couple looked on in classic short-sleeved tops from 1988-90, midway during Arsenal’s JVC sponsorship era.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEx-defender Scott walked down steps with a glass of bubbly in each hand.Yet at times Glynne looked to be enjoying herself even more than the famous ex-Gunner.The 35-year-old smiled and laughed as the couple settled in for the action at the Estadio Jose Alvalade stadium in the Portuguese capital.In fact, they could not have looked more relaxed – in contrast to the tense final that developed below them on the pitch.Most read in FootballBarcelona’s Irene Paredes slid in to net an own goal – only for VAR to deny Arsenal that opener as crosser Frida Maanum was ruled offside.But although the Spaniards were often on top, Leah Williamson masterminded the Gunners’ fierce defending.Scott celebrated victory as if she was still a playerCredit: GettyGlynne might have been even happier than Scott, judging by this picCredit: PAAnd Blackstenius came on to fire a first-time winner for WSL runners-up Arsenal following a sublime pass from fellow substitute Beth Mead.Scott was ecstatic at the end after making her way down to the pitch – celebrating with arms as wide as any of the club’s current players.It was sheer joy from the BBC star, who as a player won 140 caps for the Lionesses and lifted the WSL crown five times with Arsenal.Scott’s relationship with Glynne became public two years ago.She’s since called it “special” and has promised to protect it.Meanwhile, the couple have regularly shared blissful snaps – including a spectacular adventure holiday in Costa Rica in January.A glimpse into Scott’s glam life…Alex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women – but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including AttitudeCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowThe former right-back won 140 England Women’s capsCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowScott began dating Jess Glynne in 2023Credit: RexShe was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romanceCredit: PAScott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfitCredit: GettyShe also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31Credit: Instagram @alexscott2Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PAShe attended Wimbledon with partner JessCredit: Getty More