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      Man Utd monitoring Aaron Ramsdale in shock transfer after Andre Onana was dropped over blunders

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are among a number of clubs monitoring Aaron Ramsdale as they bid to fix their goalkeeping crisis.Ruben Amorim dropped Andre Onana for yesterday’s game at Newcastle.Man Utd are interested in signing Aaron RamsdaleCredit: GettyAndre Onana was dropped after his howlers against LyonCredit: GettyHowever his replacement, Altay Bayindir, endured a torrid afternoon as United were beaten 4-1 at St James Park.It has left Amorim with a major headache ahead of Thursday’s crunch game against Lyon.But, longer-term, the future of both goalkeepers is now under the spotlight as United look towards a summer rebuild.Securing a new goalkeeper is becoming a more pressing issue for Amorim, and Ramsdale – also being closely monitored by West Ham – has emerged as a possible target.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former England, Arsenal, and Sheffield United shot-stopper is set to leave relegated Southampton at the end of the season.Despite being part of a horror season for the Saints, Ramsdale has emerged with his reputation intact and is still seen as one of the best goalkeepers in the country.United have been watching his recent games, and think his Premier League experience could make him a strong option to help resolve their issues in leaking goals.But United face a fight with West Ham. Graham Potter is believed to have identified Ramsdale as a key target in his summer rebuilding job at the London Stadium.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSRamsdale is also being courted by clubs abroad. But SunSport understands his preference is to stay in England and in the Premier League to help nail down a place in the England squad.Sunday’s performance from stand-in Bayindir was the last thing United manager Ruben Amorim needed. Aaron Ramsdale COMPLETES £25m Southampton transfer as England goalkeeper’s Arsenal career comes to an endAfter taking goalkeeper Onana out of the firing line for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle, the Portuguese boss watched forlorn as replacement Bayindir conceded four goals in a chastening defeat at St James’ Park.To make matters worse, the Turkey international was to blame for Newcastle’s fourth after a poor pass.”We did a lot of mistakes that made it harder to win a game – that’s all,” said Amorim. “It’s a little bit of everything, it’s hard to point to one thing.”With a crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg to follow against Lyon on Thursday, United are keen to put defeat in the north-east quickly behind them.But Amorim now faces a potentially season-defining decision of whether to recall Onana or stick with Bayindir. More

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      Real Madrid in chaos before Arsenal second-leg with stars in bust-up, Mbappe red card shame and Modric busy buying club

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      REAL MADRID will need all hands on deck to complete an unbelievable Champions League turnaround against Arsenal on Wednesday.However, the Spanish giants have been hit by internal chaos ahead of the crunch quarter-final tie.Real Madrid have been hit by chaos ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against ArsenalCredit: ReutersKylian Mbappe was sent off at the weekendCredit: AFPThe first leg at the Emirates saw the 15-time European champions fall 3-0 behind after a second half blitz by the Gunners led by two outrageous free-kicks from Declan Rice.Carlo Ancelotti called for calm ahead of the reverse leg at the Bernabeu, but it seems the message has not trickled down to his distracted multi-million pound stars.Los Blancos returned to winning ways on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Alaves, despite Kylian Mbappe being sent off for a horror tackle when he went diving in with his studs raised and caught Antonio Blanco high on his shin. Training before the game was equally chaotic for Ancelotti’s squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReports in Spain claim Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger had to be separated in a training ground bust-up on Friday.El Chiringuito claims that former Chelsea star Rudiger clattered Bellingham with a rough challenge during a training game.This prompted the England international to bite back with a scathing insult, which subsequently sparked a clash between the pair as team-mates were forced to intervene to separate them.Despite the confrontation, Bellingham and Rudiger are said to have resolved the matter quickly.Most read in FootballJude Bellingham and Antonion Rudiger had a training ground bust-upCredit: GettyLuka Modric is looking to become a shareholder in SwanseaCredit: Sunday TimesFerland Mendy has also been ruled out of the clash through injuryCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMeanwhile, news has emerged that veteran midfielder Luka Modric is set to become a minority shareholder in Championship club Swansea.A deal has reportedly been agreed that sees the 39-year-old legend acquire a stake in the Welsh club.Thierry Henry’s blunt six-word statement to Kylian Mbappe before Arsenal’s incredible win over Real MadridThe amount of the Swans he is buying and the cost of the investment is currently unclear with Modric set to join Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen as part-owners of Swansea.The move will not impact his ongoing playing career and he is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.But buying into a football club is likely to have been a distraction.On top of all of this, Madrid have also been rocked by news that defender Ferland Mendy is definitely out of the tie.The left-back suffered a hamstring injury before the first leg, and it has now been reported by AS there is no chance of him making a sudden comeback.That adds on to the already absent Eduardo Camavinga after he was sent off at the end of the game at the Emirates.There are also fitness doubts surrounding Federico Valverde and David Alaba, while Dani Ceballos is almost certainly out against his former club.The one boost Real can count on is the return of Aurelien Tchouameni from suspension.Speaking about the clash, Ancelotti referenced previous times huge deficits have been turned over in the Champions League, with the term “remontada” being born after Barcelona overturned a 4-0 first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.He said: “Remontada? We will try. Read More on The Sun”It happened many times. “We will try until the last minute.”Arsenal ratings vs Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick thunderbolts earn him an ELEVEN out of 10BEND it like Beckham? More like bend it like Declan…It was a set-piece clinic from the Arsenal midfielder as he scored the first free-kicks of his career against Real Madrid – and the first player in Champions League history to score multiple direct free-kicks in the same knockout stage game.Thibaut Courtois was on hand to save Real Madrid in a fast paced first half as he pulled off a fine double save to deny a Rice header and a follow-up effort from Gabriel Martinelli.The deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute as England star Rice whipped in a sensational free-kick.Rice then sent the Emirates into the stratosphere with as he added a second with an even better free-kick from the left side of the goal which he rifled into the top right corner.Mikel Merino then swept a devastating third into the bottom corner from a low cross to put the cherry on a remarkable night.Rice’s epic showing was enough to earn him an unprecedented ELEVEN in our player ratings.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the rest of the Gunners… More

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      Reason Gary Neville was absent from Sky Sports to work for another broadcaster revealed as fans question disappearance

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      THE reason behind Gary Neville’s temporary switch from Sky Sports to NBC has been revealed.Viewers in England expected to see the Manchester United legend on punditry and commentary duty yesterday as his former side were hammered 4-1 by Newcastle.Gary Neville was on NBC Sports screens over the weekendCredit: NBCHe slammed Man Utd’s squad after their loss to NewcastleCredit: ReutersBut Neville was not on British TV and was instead sharing his thoughts across the pond for NBC Sports.Fans were left questioning his disappearance, with one saying: “Doesn’t he have a contract with Sky?”Another commented: “Did Gary Neville bottle Newcastle away on Sky?”And a third wrote: “Why on Earth is Neville in the USA?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe reason for the 50-year-old gracing American screens is down to a deal struck between Sky and NBC.Both companies are owned by Comcast and before the start of the Premier League season Neville agreed to being “a special contributor” for the channel.A Sky statement at the time read: “As part of a collaboration between Sky and NBC, Gary Neville will join NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage as a special contributor each Sunday throughout the 2024-25 season which will come predominantly via his live appearances for Sky Sports.”Sky Sports are working through plans for Gary to be part of NBC’s live studio coverage in New York on up to four weekends this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”These appearances will be authorised by Sky and will not occur on any big head-to-head weekends.”We anticipate Gary’s appearances across the season on Sky Sports to be the same as the previous two seasons on the current Premier League contract.”Gary Neville slammed for asking Luke Littler ‘disrespectful question’ by darts star After Man Utd’s defeat to Newcastle yesterday, he ripped into the Red Devils, saying: “They are not a very good team. Simple as that.”My biggest worry is that there have been United teams in the last six, seven years where you thought they are talented players but they are not giving it their all.”This group of players are giving it their all, I don’t think there is a lack of effort, but they are so below the standard of quality you need at that football club all over the pitch.”Other than Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo I can’t think of any of them I would hang my hat on.”It is a really desperate situation as the squad is so poor.”Neville also laid into Arsenal during his duties in the US – but was quickly shut down, much to the delight of Gooners.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More

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      Woman ‘sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad’ messaged star saying ‘shame on you’ after he praised him in TV show

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      A WOMAN who claims she was sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad messaged the footballer saying “shame on you”, a court heard.Kenneth Lingard, 86, is accused of sexually assaulting the woman from the age of five until she was 19.Kenneth Lingard allegedly abused the woman from the age of fiveCredit: CHRIS NEILLShe messaged Jesse Lingard after he spoke in a documentary about his grandadCredit: GettyShe reported the alleged abuse to the police after watching a Channel 4 documentary that featured ex-Man Utd star Jesse.The footballer, who now plays for FC Seoul in South Korea, had praised his grandfather’s influence on his career.Liverpool Crown Court heard the woman messaged him three times on November 18, 2022. In one, the woman said: “Shame on you Jesse Lingard. Loads of lies. Your grandad Kenneth Lingard molested and sexually abused me and you know he did. Read more news”You did the documentary for money and to make yourself some kind of mental health ambassador. Well, as you say, I’m speaking out. No more silence.”In another, she referred Jesse hiding a “dark” secret that his grandfather was a “paedophile” and “child molester”.She also branded the former England star’s late grandmother Pamela an “enabler”.When she received no reply, the woman messaged a friend of the footballer who he was on holiday with at the time, the court heard.Most read in FootballShe claimed he had “no right doing that documentary” when his grandfather had “molested” her for years.The alleged victim added: “F****** cheeky twat. Shame on you Jesse Lingard.”Jurors also heard calls she made to police on the day Jesse Lingard — The Untold Story was aired.She asked officers how she could get someone “arrested for child abuse but historic child abuse?”The woman also told police she “thought it was time to speak out about the abuse I had received” after watching the show.She added: “It just made me feel ill that he was made out to be such a hero.”Lingard, of Warrington, has denied 17 counts of indecent assault.The trial continues.Midfielder Jesse joined Man Utd’s youth academy aged seven and progressed to the first team in the 2011-12 season.He made 149 appearances – scoring 20 times including in FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield finals. Read More on The SunJesse moved to Nottingham Forest in 2022 but left a year later after an underwhelming time at the City Ground.He then joined South Korean side FC Seoul in February 2024 on a two-year deal – taking a huge pay cut on £17,500-per-week.Lingard had opened up about the influence his grandad had on him, jurors heardCredit: Getty More

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      Glam footballer Madelene Wright puts on busty display in corset lingerie and little else

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      MADELENE WRIGHT has left fans stunned after showing off in a corset.The glamorous footballer is no stranger to sharing raunchy photos on social media.Madelene Wright stunned in a corsetCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightThe footie star regularly shows off on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightWright boasts thousands of social media followers and often shares life updates with them, like her recent move into a new home.She also likes to tease her fans with scantily-clad outfits and showed off in lingerie over the weekend.Her followers loved the look and heaped praise on the footie star.One said: “You are a baddie 😍”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother wrote: “Watch this story by Madelene Wright on Instagram before it disappears.”A third commented: “Gorgeous 😍”And another said: “Perfection.”Her 325,000 Instagram follwoers also enjoyed getting a peek at her new pad last week.Most read in FootballShe also garnered attention with an eye-catching display wearing a bar and an open display.The ace used to play for Leyton Orient and Charlton but now turns out for Chesham United.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic She also models on OnlyFans and has built up a significant fan base.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer now plays for Chesham UnitedCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      How Premier League could boast ELEVEN teams in Europe next season with seven qualifying for Champions League

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      THE PREM could still have 11 teams in Europe next season – although it needs Aston Villa to pull off the mother of all Champions League comebacks to still be on.Arsenal’s quarter-final first-leg thrashing of Real Madrid last week confirmed that England will have a fifth Champions League place next term, for the first time.Aston Villa’s second leg against PSG will be integral for other Prem clubs and their European hopesCredit: EPAFulham and Brighton could still qualify for EuropeCredit: ReutersBut if Villa were to find a way of overhauling their 3-1 first-leg deficit when Paris Saint-Germain visit the West Midlands tomorrow and go on to lift the trophy in Munich next month, that would mean six Prem teams in the competition.That would even extend to SEVEN if either Tottenham or Manchester United can progress and win the Europa League.And there is the possibility of a further FOUR places on offer if Chelsea make their status as Conference League favourites count by adding that trophy to the club’s European haul.If the standings in the Prem table were not to change between now and the end of the season, the current top five of Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Manchester City would all earn a passage directly into the initial stage of the Champions League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEnglish football also has three more guaranteed European slots, two in the Europa League plus one in the Conference League.But only one of those places, the second Europa League spot, would normally be awarded by a Prem finish, with the winners of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively taking the automatic entries.However, a Wembley Final triumph for City or semi-final opponents Forest, or for Villa if they win the Champions League, will mean the place would revert to the Prem table.With Newcastle having won the Carabao Cup, their qualification for the Champions League would open the place in the third-tier competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIf Chelsea win the Conference League AND qualify for Europe through their League position, England would have a maximum of 10 sides in continental action.However, if Enzo Maresca’s Blues blow up in the Prem but still win the Conference League it would open up the path for a remarkable English battalion next term.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be missing four defensive starters for a mammoth Champions League quarter final That could see Europa League football for Fulham and Brighton, with Bournemouth squeezing into the Conference League. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘has to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in training ground bust-up’ just days before Arsenal clash

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM allegedly had to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in a training ground bust-up ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League showdown with Arsenal.Reports in Spain claim the pair were pulled apart on Friday during a heated session at their base outside the capital.Reports in Spain claim Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger had a training ground bust-upCredit: GettyReal Madrid teammates were forced to intervene ahead of the Arsenal clashCredit: GettyEl Chiringuito claims that former Chelsea star Rudiger clattered Bellingham with a rough challenge during a training game.This prompted Real’s English midfielder to bite back with a cutting insult.And it sparked a clash between the pair as teammates intervened to split them up.However, Bellingham and Rudiger are said to have quickly resolved the matter.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile it was noted that incidents at the training ground are part and parcel of the beautiful game.Their collision comes at a key moment in Real’s season.Carlo Ancelotti’s domestic and European champions are in danger of losing their grasp on both titles.Real are four points behind Barcelona in the title race with just seven games remaining.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWhile they are on the verge of a Champions League quarter-final exit after losing their first leg against Arsenal 3-0.The two sides collide at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, with Real needing a miracle to overturn the scoreline.New footage sees raging Jude Bellingham KICK VAR monitor in frustration after Real Madrid’s last-gasp defeatAnd they will remain without three of their regular back four defenders, with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy all missing through injury.Eduardo Camavinga is also suspended after being booked in the first leg.But Aurelien Tchouameni is available to anchor Real’s midfield after returning from suspension. More

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      Luka Modric, 39, set to become new owner of Championship club in ‘extremely random’ career move

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      LUKA MODRIC is set to become a minority owner of Championship side Swansea.A deal has reportedly been agreed that sees the 39-year-old Real Madrid legend acquire a stake in the Welsh club.Luka Modric is buying a stake in Swansea CityCredit: GettyThe club are currently 12th in the ChampionshipCredit: RexThe amount of the Swans he is buying and the cost of the investment is currently unclear.But the move will not impact his ongoing playing career and he is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner’s Real Madrid contract expires this summer and the club are still weighing up whether to offer him a new deal. Modric is set to join Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen as part-owners of Swansea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club changed hands in November after Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan sold their 74.95 per cent share to end their eight years at the helm.American businessman Coleman promised a “new era” when he took over the club.He said his dream was to return Swansea, who have been out of the top-flight since their relegation in 2018, to the Premier League.Coleman claimed they need to be a “Championship club not doing Championship things” to boost income.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe explained: “The new partners that I have inside of Swansea City are as fully committed as I am to helping every single day to take this club where it deserves to be.”We hopefully have the ability to reach out across the aisle to our supporters and to rebuild their trust and to work together on this fresh start here.Josh hitting the right Key for Swansea”We want to build a sustainable football club that eliminates a lot of the risks of the ever-changing economics of football.”And obviously I’m a dreamer by nature, we all want to get back to the Premier League, but we want to get there in the right way so that we can sustain that when we get there.”I for one am terribly excited about what the future holds for us. I can’t wait to see where we go.”Swansea currently sit 12th in the Championship table, eight points off the play-offs, with four games of the season to go.They are currently without a permanent manager following the sacking of Luke Williams in March, with Alan Sheehan in caretaker charge. Ex-Tottenham star Modric is one of the most decorated players this century, having won six Champions League and four LaLiga titles at Real Madrid.And fans have been left baffled by the Croatian’s unusual move of investing in Swansea.One supporter said: “This is extremely random.”Read More on The SunAnother added: “One of the weirdest things I have ever seen. Completely out of the blue.”A third wrote: “This is crazy.” More