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      Real Madrid ‘yet to make formal offer to Trent Alexander-Arnold’ despite wanting Liverpool star to join within weeks

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      REAL MADRID are yet to make a formal offer to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, according to reports.The Liverpool star confirmed last week he is set to leave the club.Real Madrid are yet to make an offer to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold earlyCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe will join Real Madrid upon the expiration of his contract at the end of next month.But the Spanish giants are hopeful of completing the switch before June, when the Club World Cup starts.They were rumoured to be plotting a £1million bid for Liverpool to consider, but according to Sky Sports such an offer is yet to be made.Real Madrid are understood to have spoken to Liverpool following Alexander-Arnold’s leaving announcement, and the two clubs discussed his early release.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTime is running out for the two clubs to agree a deal with the expanded Fifa tournament beginning on June 15.Real hope a fee of £1m will get the deal over the line but Liverpool could play hardball and demand an additional £500,000.And if no deal is agreed, the Reds will continue to shell out £175,000-a-week to cover Alexander-Arnold’s wages until June 30.Real Madrid’s first game in the US is against Saudi side Al-Hilal on June 18 and they could register the England star between June 1 and 10 or between June 27 and July 3, for the knockout stage.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAlexander-Arnold, 26, has just two matches left as a Liverpool player.He will say goodbye to Anfield on May 25, Liverpool’s last game of the season against Crystal Palace. Andy Robertson pays tribute to ‘best friend’ Trent Alexander-Arnold after he is booed by Liverpool fansAnd he will hope for a warmer reception after being treated to boos against Arsenal on Sunday.The defender came on as a second half sub to a hostile atmosphere, and almost every touch he made was greeted with boos and jeers from the home stands. More

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      Arsenal looking to raid Chelsea for Andrey Santos but could miss out to PSG in transfer battle for wonderkid

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      ARSENAL are planning a shock move for Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos, according to reports.The 21-year-old midfielder has spent the season on loan at the Blues’ sister club Strasbourg.Andrey Santos is a shock target for Arsenal this summerCredit: GettySantos has been described as one of Ligue 1’s “big revelations” this term with ten goals and five assists in all competitions.And he has even captained the side managed by Liam Rosenior on several occasions as they make a late push for Champions League qualification.Reports from Le 10 Sport in France claim he has caught the eye of Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window.The Gunners are said to be “hard at work” to get a deal over the line.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut PSG, who tried to sign Santos when Chelsea did in 2023, remain strong contenders.It is currently unclear what the player’s future holds amid other reports suggesting that he will be given the chance to impress Enzo Maresca in pre-season and at the Club World Cup.Chelsea signed the Brazilian from his native Vasco da Gama when he was just 18 for £18million.He is yet to make an appearance for them, having spent another year in his homeland and half a season on loan at Nottingham Forest.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSantos managed just two games for Forest before being recalled early.But his form since for Strasbourg has seen him earn his first senior cap for Brazil.Inside Chelsea’s Strasbourg talent factory as angry fans fight identity crisis And his boss Rosenior has praised him highly, saying: “He’s Brazilian but he doesn’t play like one. He’s so smart and his stats are through the roof, in terms of scoring goals, winning duels.”He plays like he’s 32 years. There were other players that had a worthy cause to be captain, but I felt that Andrey was the right choice.”Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Chelsea ‘ready to pay £5million penalty’ to send Jadon Sancho BACK to Man Utd as he’s handed transfer lifeline

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      CHELSEA are ready to pay a £5million penalty NOT to sign Jadon Sancho, with the winger reportedly set to move to Germany.Sancho joined the Blues on loan this season but has not exactly set the world alight.Jadon Sancho is attracting interest from clubs in GermanyCredit: GettyHe has had some memorable moments but four goals and ten assists in 40 games means Chelsea are not too concerned about keeping him on.In fact, the west London club are set to refuse to meet their obligation to make his loan permanent, and will pay Manchester United a £5m penalty as a result, report The Mirror. The Red Devils are still keen to move Sancho on however, with Ruben Amorim seeing no way back for the 25-year-old.Fortunately for Sancho there are some options available to him.READ MORE ON CHELSEAHis former club Borussia Dortmund remain interested while The Mirror claim Bayer Leverkusen could also make a move.Both German clubs may baulk at his £250,000-a-week wage demands, but United are hopeful a deal could be struck as they now value him at less than £20m.Sancho moved to Old Trafford from Dortmund for £73m almost four years ago, and he has just one year left to run on his contract.Leverkusen could sign Sancho to reinforce their attacking options with key star Florian Wirtz attracting attention.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSManchester City have been tipped to make a move for the Germany international.Real Madrid could also try and poach him, although Wirtz has reportedly said he would only leave to join Bayern Munich.Stamford Bridge erupts in brawls as Chelsea are accused of ‘most serious breach of stadium security in recent memory’ More

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      ‘I thought I was minutes away from lights out’ – Rio Ferdinand breaks silence on horror bug that put him in hospital

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      RIO FERDINAND has opened up about the health issue that left him hospitalised last week, revealing he thought he was close to “lights out”.The former Manchester United defender spent days in hospital and was forced to miss his punditry duties with TNT Sports.Rio Ferdinand has opened up about the health issue that left him hospitalisedCredit: PAThe former defender shared an update from his hospital bed last weekCredit: https://x.com/rioferdy5Ferdinand, 46, was set to provide analysis of Arsenal’s visit to Paris Saint-Germain before acting as co-commentator as United reached the Europa League final.Instead he was forced to watch on from a hospital bed and updated fans on his condition by sharing a photo of himself with his thumbs up.That was the aftermath of a serious ordeal for the former England defender, who had been suffering from a horrific stomach bug.The “crazy” illness left Ferdinand vomiting while he also experienced migraines and vertigo, making him feel like the “lights were out”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said on his show, Rio Ferdinand Presents: “I had a mad virus. I thought lights were out at some point, I thought it was gonna happen. I thought I was minutes away from lights out, seriously.”I was in my house, I was in my bed like this [pained expression] and I couldn’t even open my eyes.”Then, the headache I had… I don’t get migraines or nothing else so I don’t know what they’re like. I thought my head was in a vice and my eyes were going to pop out.”Then, I was being sick, projectile vomiting in the toilet, I got back to bed and I was having vertigo. I was holding onto the sheets, I didn’t know where I was. It was crazy.”Most read in FootballFerdinand also revealed he went into a state of panic after doctors told him he would need a brain scan.He was even offered an ambulance, making the ex-England star even more nervous.Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville’s takes on Man Utd vs Man City Ferdinand continued: “I had to go to hospital and the doctor even said to me, “Do you want an ambulance”? So that’s when I knew.”He went, ‘We’re going to get your brain scanned’. I thought it was a virus or a flu or something so when he mentioned brain scan and the ambulance, the panic was nuts.”I went to hospital and I was in there for a few days. I couldn’t even enjoy the hospital food. The soup and the ice cream normally does wonders.” More

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      Diehard Crystal Palace fans spend HUGE sum to get home from US holiday for FA Cup final before flying BACK out

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      THIS pair of diehard Crystal Palace fans have spent £20,000 to get home from a US holiday for the FA Cup final before flying back out. The side’s Wembley clash against Manchester City on May 17 falls three days into Mark and Anna Newlands’ ten-day trip to New York. Mark and Anna Newlands have spent £20,000 to get home from a US holiday for the FA Cup final before flying back outCredit: David HartleyThe pair say the club is in their DNA – so they have to be there for the finalCredit: David HartleyThe couple booked it months ago for a cousin’s birthday before the Eagles got to the final. So they have bought flights to get back the day before and will return to the US the day after. Mark said they would miss the big birthday but their relatives understood. The retired risk manager, 61, from Newbury, Berks, said: “The club is in my DNA. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”We have to be there. “I’m not bothered if this is sensible or not. It’ll be worth every penny.” Anna, 62, is just as devoted to the South London club and did not hesitate when Mark suggested the plan. The pair, pictured at the semi-final win over Aston Villa, hope it will be third time lucky after Palace lost their two previous finals. Most read in FootballThe couple’s son James, also a Palace season ticket holder, is attending the final although he is not on the New York trip — while their daughter Alice will stay in the Big Apple. Crystal Palace fans earn club an FA charge within 30 SECONDS after engulfing Wembley in smoke by sneaking in flaresHow the couple will fly from the US to watch Crystal play in the FA Cup final – then jet back More

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      England ace Phil Foden reveals surprise new hobby after shunning nights out on the town

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      ENGLAND’S Phil Foden says he shuns the nightlife to relax with board games and nature.The Manchester City ace, 24, relishes home life at his country mansion and fishing lake.Phil Foden says he shuns the nightlife to relax with board games and natureCredit: MEN MediaThe England star is a fishing fanaticHe said: “I love sitting in my garden and looking at all the wildlife.”Winding down allows him to go fishing with son Ronnie, six. He said: “I started with my dad, so it’s nice to pass it on.”And Phil’s private chef cooks for fiancée Rebecca Cooke, mum to their three kids. Read More on FODENFriends join them some evenings.The midfielder added: “We love to play Ludo and board games. “I like to chill and relax really.”He said the family enjoy zoo trips and hiring bouncy castles.Most read in FootballInstead of a footballer off-season trip to Marbella or Ibiza, Phil will be in France “where the fish are a little bigger”.‘They should be ashamed’ – Pep Guardiola slams Man Utd fans for sick chants aimed at City ace Phil Foden’s mumFoden on the pitch for Man CityCredit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi has emergency surgery on abdominal injury after smashing into post vs Leicester

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST’S Taiwo Awoniyi needed emergency surgery on an abdominal injury after smashing into a post against Leicester.The striker had several minutes of treatment following a sickening collision late in Sunday’s 2-2 Prem draw but returned to carry on.Taiwo Awoniyi had a nasty accident in Sunday’s derbyCredit: AFPAwoniyi eventually returned to resume playing but was in discomfortCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnd it was only on Monday that medical staff discovered the full extent of his problem.The Nigerian, 27, was then taken to hospital for surgery.The end of the derby match was marred by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronting his manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch.And it was later revealed Awoniyi’s condition was at the centre of that heated exchange.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMarinakis said he was angered by the decision to let the frontman return to action.Awoniyi was able to come back after medical attention – even completing the match.But he’d looked in obvious discomfort after stretching to meet Anthony Elanga’s cross, only to slide into the base of the post.After the draw Nuno blamed a “misunderstanding” for Awoniyi being allowed to continue.Most read in FootballHe said: “It was disappointing for everybody.”Unfortunately, we had to play the last 10 minutes with one man less. Taiwo gave it a go but it was too painful for him to really push and help the team. The Nigerian was at the centre of a ‘misunderstanding’ over his injuryCredit: AFP”There was a misunderstanding between the coaching staff and the medical department. We had the heads up to make a sub, then Taiwo tried but could not [run properly].”Nuno added: “[We feel] disappointment and frustration of course. But it is because of the owner and his passion that we are growing as a club. “He pushes us. He wants us to be better… 30,000 people felt the same. For sure, many of them would go on the pitch and shake us down. We owe a lot to the Marinakis family.”Marinakis played down the flare-up – focusing on Forest qualifying for Europe.But he did say: “Everybody – coaching staff, players, supporters and including myself – we were frustrated around the injury of Taiwo and the medical staff’s misjudgment on Taiwo’s ability to continue the game. “This is natural. This is a demonstration of the passion we feel for our club. Let’s all be grateful, passionate and keep on dreaming!” More

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      Sheffield United pay incredible tribute to late George Baldock during play-off clash after tragic death aged just 31

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED paid an emotional tribute to late club legend George Baldock after they booked their place in the play-off final.Baldock’s name echoed around Bramall Lane after the Blades saw off a 6-0 aggregate semi-final win over Bristol City on Monday night.Sheffield United paid an emotional tribute to late club legend George BaldockCredit: AlamySheffield United players held up a Greek Flag with ‘Star Man’ written on itCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBefore kick-off a huge Tifo was placed over the home section with his face alongside with the words: ‘Once a Blade, always a Blade.’Credit: Shutterstock EditorialBaldock was found dead at his home in Athens in October 2024 after joining Greek team Panathinaikos FC last summer.The right wing-back drowned in his swimming pool before medics failed to resuscitate him.And after booking their place at Wembley on May 24, Baldock’s former club organised a touching tribute in his honour.All sections of the ground rose to sing “Starman” in unison, which was a chant created about Baldock to the tune of David Bowie’s iconic song during his playing days.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd Chris Wilder’s side paraded the Greek flag around the pitch at full-time to pay their own tribute.The flag had “Star Man” and Baldock’s shirt number, which was No2, written in bold. Before kick-off a huge Tifo was placed over the home section with Baldock’s picture alongside with the words: “Once a Blade, always a Blade.”And former Everton star Tom Davies was spotted walking with the Greek flag draped around him.Most read in FootballTom Davies was spotted walking with the Greek flag around him at full-timeCredit: PAGoals from Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer and Callum O’Hare saw the home side enjoy a 3-0 win in the second leg, adding to the comprehensive victory by the same scoreline at Ashton Gate.The Blades will face either Sunderland or Coventry in the final in two weeks time, with the Black Cats leading that tie 2-1 heading into Tuesday night’s second leg.Baldock made more than 400 appearances in English football and spent seven seasons at Bramall Lane last summer.He made 219 appearances in all competitions for the Blades, helping them to promotion to the Premier League in 2019 – and again in 2023.Baldock was found unresponsive in his pool after his partner, who was in the UK, reportedly raised the alarm because he was not answering his phone. Paying tribute, his family said: “You were the most special father, fiancé, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate and person.’Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those that were fortunate enough to know you and those that adored you from the stands.” More