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      Real Madrid ‘make William Saliba No1 transfer target’ but Arsenal convinced he would be world’s most expensive defender

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      REAL MADRID are prioritising a transfer swoop for Arsenal star William Saliba.Saliba, 23, has been established as one of the best defenders in the Premier League where he has formed a rock-solid duo with Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back.Real Madrid see Arsenal star William Saliba as an ‘absolute priority’Credit: GettyArsenal wopuld only let Saliba leave for a record transfer feeCredit: RexAnd that has led to immense interest from some of the world’s elite clubs for the Gunners’ star.According to RMC Sport, Real have made the France international an “absolute priority” ahead of the summer transfer window.However, the North Londoners are demanding a massive fee for their star Frenchman.Arsenal see Saliba as the best centre-back in the world following two goals in 33 appearances across all competitions this season.Read More on ArsenalMikel Arteta’s side is not keen to sell the ex-Saint-Etienne star any time soon.However, if Arsenal have no option then they are planning to demand a hefty fee.The same source claims the Premier League giants are convinced Saliba will go down in history as the most expensive defender if he leaves the Emirates.That means Arsenal won’t consider any bid worth less than £80million.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat is how much Manchester United splashed to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester in 2019 and made him the most expensive defender in football history.Saliba has a contract with Arsenal until 2027, which means the club is in no rush.Meet Ayden Heaven: Arsenal’s next William SalibaThe Frenchman joined the Gunners in 2019 from Saint-Etienne but was immediately sent back on loan to the French outfit to gain more experience.That led to more loan stints to Nice and Marseille until he was finally established in Arsenal’s first team in 2022.Since then, Saliba has stood out for Arteta’s side with a total of seven goals and two assists in 116 appearances. More

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      Man Utd flop Antony SCORES in second game for Real Betis after making MOTM on his debut of loan spell in Spain

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      ANTONY has continued his Real Betis purple patch by netting a first LaLiga goal. The Manchester United flop is on loan at the Spanish club until the end of the season.Antony has netted his first goal for Real BetisCredit: GettyThe on-loan Man Utd winger curled in against Celta Vigo after just ten minutesCredit: GettyAntony was shown the exit door at Old Trafford following a dismal spell with the Red Devils.Signed for £82million in September 2022, the Brazilian racked up more yellow cards than goals for the club.But he’s impressed since landing in Betis on a short-term loan until June. Following a man-of-the-match performance against Athletic Bilbao, Antony has finally found his shooting boots.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 24-year-old needed just 10 minutes to find a way past Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon. Antony received a loose ball in the box, opening up his body and bending a smart finish past Vicente Guaita. It was Antony’s first goal in any competitive game since a strike against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup back in September. On that occasion, the tricky winger fired home in a 7-0 rout of the League One side. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAntony’s future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as boss Ruben Amorim plots a huge summer overhaul. Almost EVERY player in the Red Devils squad will reportedly be available for transfer. Antony leaves Man Utd with more yellow cards than goals as £86m Ten Hag flop goes down as one of worst transfers everBetis are covering 84 per cent of Antony’s sizeable £200,000-a-week wages during his loan stay.But there is no option to buy clause built into the deal.Betis extended their lead in Saturday’s contest through former Leeds United defender Diego Llorente.They were however pegged back in the second half, with Celta scoring three times to stun the visitors.Antony was subbed on 72 minutes, but received the Player of the Match for a second game running. More

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      Vinicius Jr ‘REJECTS new Real Madrid contract’ as Saudi league’s stunning £1BILLION offer edges closer

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      VINICIUS JUNIOR has rejected a new contract from Real Madrid amid intense interest from Saudi Arabia, reports suggest.Vinicius, 24, currently pockets a staggering £12.5million per year at Real, with whom he has a contract until 2027 with a release clause worth a whopping €1billion (£830m).Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr has turned down a new contractCredit: RexVinicius has attracted intense interest from Saudi ArabiaCredit: RexHowever, the star forward has been receiving interest from Saudi Arabia as club chiefs are willing to break the bank for his signature with an offer close to his astronomical asking price.Meetings reportedly took place between Vini’s representatives and Saudi officials in December following an initial approach last summer.That led Los Blancos to the negotiating table as they look to tie up the Brazil international with a new long-term contract that would knock back interest from the Saudi Pro League’s riches.Meetings have been held between the reigning European champions and Vinicius’ camp as well as close family.Read More on FootballAccording to The Athletic, however, Real’s opening bid has been turned down by Vinicius and his team.The new offer included a pay rise that didn’t satisfy the Brazilian but talks will continue.Saudi chiefs are willing to take Vinicius’ earnings to a staggering £168m per year.The officials from the Middle East want to offer the Real star that amount over a five-year period, meaning his contract will be worth £865m.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Spanish giants are desperate to keep him and insist it would take a bid close to the player’srelease clause for them to even consider selling.But they will not stand in his way should he be tempted by the cash on the table.Vinicius Jr wins Fifa The Best award after Ballon d’Or controversy while Man Utd ace Garnacho also bags top prizeVinicius is said to be generally happy at Real, where he has won three LaLiga titles, the 2023 Copa del Rey and two Champions League trophies during his successful seven-year spell in Madrid. More

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      Glamorous football presenter Kathy Valencia wears dress so daring she has to check she’s not had wardrobe malfunction

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      PRESENTER Kathy Valencia put the “low” in “Yellow Night” – with a daring look in front of 20,000 fans.The popular and almost popping-out broadcaster fronted a famous Ecuadorian extravaganza that peaks with big rivals Barcelona SC and Deportivo Quito clashing.Kathy Valencia was an Amarilla thriller for many fans at Barcelona SC’s match with Deportivo Quito in EcuadorCredit: XShe decided it was worth a check as thousands of viewers looked onCredit: XKathy was also the spokesperson for the event in Ecuador’s capitalCredit: XShe sparked scarlet fever not yellow with this snapCredit: Instagram @flakavalenciaecAnd Kathy’s dress was so low-cut she had to glance down to check she hadn’t suffered a wardrobe malfunction while holding her microphone out on the pitch.The traditional “Noche Amarilla” event was held in Ecuador’s capital city Quito for the second year running.The full day of music and entertainment ends with “Yellow Night” – involving a friendly match pairing two top-flight clubs.Yet Kathy matched the thrills and nearly the spills of that contest with her own colourful contribution at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe’s also the spokesperson for the whole Amarilla occasion, so she made media appearances ahead of the special day to boost what was already guaranteed to be a sizeable attendance.World Cup winner David Trezeguet was another reason the Quito crowd was so massive.The former Juventus striker, who scored France’s Golden Goal in the Euro 2000 final, was the special guest.Barcelona SC, runners-up in last year’s Ecuador League, proceeded to fall 3-0 down against Deportivo.Most read in FootballA second-half fight-back then cut SC’s margin of defeat to 3-2.That recovery made it a game as stirring as the reaction Valencia herself received online throughout the evening.”Is Ecuador shaking?” asked one fan after seeing images of the social media star, who has 31,000 Instagram followers.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleOther verdicts included: “Awesome look”… “That’s amazing”… and “Tremendo” – a Spanish word that means exactly what you think.Action in Ecuador’s top-tier, LigaPro, starts on February 16 – in other words, 48 hours after Valentine’s Day and one week past Valencia’s Night!Kathy’s online following has grown to 31kCredit: Instagram @flakavalenciaecKathy impressed in front of shades of greyCredit: Instagram @flakavalenciaecShe might dream of global fame after Yellow NightCredit: Instagram @flakavalenciaecLocks amazing! Hair flair is one factor in Kathy’s imageCredit: Instagram @flakavalenciaecShe looks hip both online and on the pitchCredit: Instagram @flakavalenciaec More

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      Barcelona dressing room ‘left unimpressed at Marcus Rashford pursuit with three key stars opposing transfer’

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      BARCELONA’S pursuit of Marcus Rashford has reportedly sparked revolt in the Nou Camp dressing room.The Spanish giants spent the January transfer window weighing up a swoop for the Manchester United outcast.Marcus Rashford’s negotiations with Barcelona caused unrestCredit: RexThree Barcelona stars made a stand and spoke out about the possible transferCredit: AlamyA sensational loan deal was potentially on the cards – with the player himself said to be keen.However, Rashford’s £325,000-a-week wages proved a stumbling block – especially as United wanted Barca to cover 70 per cent.The forward ended up joining Aston Villa until the end of the season – with the option of a £40million permanent summer move. But now Catalunya Radio via Sport in Spain claim even the talks over signing Rashford led to unrest among the existing players.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSAnd three key stars allegedly spoke out against the transfer.It is stated Barcelona needed to let both Ansu Fati and Andreas Christensen leave in January to free up the necessary wages to make a Rashford deal financially viable.However, both men are said to have flat-out refused to exit. And pals Pedri, Gavi and Ronald Araujo all reportedly stood up to the club to make their feelings known. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe trio are three of Hansi Flick’s most important players in a team going strong in LaLiga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.And all three signed new contracts in the last few days of the transfer window.Marcus Rashford says joining Aston Villa from Man Utd was an easy decisionSo it seems the trio used their bargaining power to voice their concerns as they agreed their long-term futures to Barcelona, who are currently playing home matches at the Olympic Stadium while the Nou Camp is renovated. The report suggests Pedri, Gavi and Araujo did not believe signing Rashford was a suitable option given the players already in the team, the club’s ethos with its homegrown talent and the cost of the deal – which would see them force out two members of the squad.And it appears Deco and the Barca hierarchy listened to their players as they backed out of the deal.The likes of Borussia Dortmund, Monaco and AC Milan were also linked with Rashford over the course of the January transfer window.But Rashford said it was an “easy” decision to join Villa, where he will play Champions League football again. And he is keen to make an early impression on his new boss Unai Emery.Rashford insisted on training on his first day off and has already started looking at accommodation in the West Midlands as he refuses to commute from Manchester. READ MORE SUN STORIESVilla insiders say the man who left Old Trafford under a cloud has got the bit firmly between his teeth and is ready to kickstart his career under Emery.Rashford – who has taken Jhon Duran’s old No9 shirt – could make his debut for Villa in the FA Cup at home to Tottenham on Sunday. Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Champions League and Euros winner Alvaro Morata gets humbled as fans of his new club don’t seem to have a clue who he is

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      ALVARO MORATA breezed through a handful of Galatasaray fans and NONE of them recognised him.Morata, 32, has played in almost every single major competition in football throughout his successful 15-year career.Alvaro Morata just recently joined Galatasaray on loan from AC MilanBut Galatasaray fans didn’t appear to recognise MorataMorata, though, went on to score on his second match with GalatasarayCredit: GettyThe striker starred for Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid Juventus and Spain, while he also spent three years on Chelsea’s books.The Spain international has also won a raft of major honours, such as two Champions League titles with Real, two Serie A honours with Juve, the FA Cup with the Blues and Euro 2024 with his national team.However, it seems like some fans of his new team still don’t know exactly who he is…Morata completed a shock loan move to Galata from AC Milan in the closing stages of the January transfer window.Read More on FootballThis poses as yet another surprise transfer the Turkish giants complete after their stunning loan swoop for Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen last summer.Very few expected Galatasaray to pull off yet another coup by signing Morata just seven months after he joined Milan.Nevertheless, the fans appear to still getting used to the centre-forward in their squad.A clip appeared to show the Spain international checking in to a hotel in Bolu ahead of Thursday’s Turkish Cup clash at Boluspor.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA few Galatasaray fans were spotted outside the hotel waiting to greet the players – some of the excited bystanders appeared to be looking forward for an autograph or a selfie.However, none of them recognised Morata, who was wearing a black cap but was otherwise quite recognisable.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsA couple of them made eye contact with the player, while some others didn’t even look twice.If anyone didn’t know who the Chelsea flop actually was, they must certainly know by now after Galata’s 4-1 win at the Bolu Ataturk Stadium.Morata led Okan Buruk’s side to a 4-1 victory as he scored his first goal in his second appearance on 21 minutes to equalise for the visitors.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      LaLiga star Kirian Rodriguez confirms cancer has relapsed as he steps away from football to undergo chemotherapy

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      A LALIGA footballer has been forced to step away from the game indefinitely after his cancer returned.The relapse comes two-and-a-half years after he was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.Las Palmas star Kirian Rodriguez’s cancer has relapsedCredit: GettyThe captain will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes chemotherapyCredit: RexKirian Rodriguez missed the first eight months of the 2022-23 season as he received treatment, returning to action in April 2023.Now, though, he faces another extended spell out after confirming his cancer is back.The Las Palmas captain, 28, revealed at a press conference on Thursday morning that he will now undergo chemotherapy and miss the rest of the season.But his return date is unknown as he focuses on his health. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRodriguez said: “Thank the club and all the executives who are here, they have been very important to me. “Thank the coaching staff and my teammates for their decision not to accompany me here, I think they need to be focused on the game.”Yesterday they told me I have relapsed with cancer. “I will have to stop again and go through another round of chemotherapy to fight the disease.Most read in Football”I hope to see you all again in 2025-26, because I am 100 per cent convinced that the club, the players, and the coaching staff will see each other again in the First Division.”Rodriguez has been a key member of the Las Palmas starting XI once again this season, with the skipper missing just one LaLiga fixture in early October with a muscle injury. Charlie Watson discusses impact skin Cancer has on football careerWhat are the signs of lymphoma?LYMPHOMA is a term for cancer that starts in the lymph system – a network of vessels and glands that spans your body.There are two main kinds of lymphoma – Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.Lymphoma can cause many different symptoms, depending on which type of lymphoma it is and where it develops in the body.The most typical signs are:Swollen lymph nodes, such as in the neck, armpit or groin areaNight sweatsExtreme tirednessItchingUnexplained weight lossFeverExcessive bleeding, such as nosebleeds, heavy periods and spots of blood under the skinOther signs of lymphoma in a more localised area include:Swelling of the stomach, loss of appetite and other abdominal symptomsCoughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain But the Las Palmas medical team grew concerned as the midfielder’s physical conditioning dipped in recent weeks. And the academy graduate – who has played all of his 134 professional matches for his boyhood club – was withdrawn midway through the second half against Girona on Monday as he struggled.That was the earliest he had been substituted all season – except for when he suffered the injury. Playmaker Rodriguez was unable to train on Tuesday or Wednesday before the announcement on Thursday. He received various messages of support following the press conference.Barcelona replied on X: “Much strength, Kirian.”We wish you encouragement and strength to face this challenge… we hope that we can see each other again soon on the field of play with the fighting spirit that you’ve already shownReal MadridMalaga wrote: “All the strength in the world. The spirit of Malaga is with you, Kirian.”A fan added: “Lots of encouragement, Kirian. You’re going to win this match, and by a landslide. Fans from all the teams in the league are eager to see you play as soon as possible.”Another typed: “Wishing Kirian a strong recovery and a swift return.”And Real Madrid shared this classy post: “Dear Kirian Rodríguez, we wish you encouragement and strength to face this challenge. “We hope that we can see each other again soon on the field of play with the fighting spirit that you’ve already shown. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Real Madrid and all the Madridistas will be supporting you in this challenge.”Las Palmas sit 15th in the LaLiga table after 22 matches, two points clear of the relegation zone. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Rodriguez was subbed off early on Monday night against GironaCredit: RexHe has been a key player for the club since returning from his eight months out when he first had cancerCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd flop Antony told ‘good players don’t have to constantly show off skills’ by Real Betis boss after debut assist

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      REAL BETIS boss Manuel Pellegrini has fired a warning to Antony following his impressive LaLiga debut.The on-loan Manchester United winger put in a man-of-the-match performance as Betis drew 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Antony impressed on his debut for Real Betis against Athletic BilbaoCredit: RexThe Brazilian has received a warning from Betis boss Manuel PellegriniCredit: RexAntony, 24, turned provider for Isco just fifteen minutes into his first start in Spain. The Brazilian rushed onto a through ball and lashed a strike towards Unai Simon in the Bilbao goal.It was smartly saved by the keeper – but ex-Real Madrid midfielder Isco was on hand to sweep home.Antony was a constant threat on the right for the hosts, tormenting full-back Inigo Lekue.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe was involved again as the hosts took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Romain Perraud. It was a far cry from the 24-year-old’s dismal spell at United, where he was ridiculed for doing needless tricks with the ball while not producing any end product. Following the game, Betis boss Pelligrini sent Anthony a warning to continue his strong start.And he advised the winger from falling back into familiar habits. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPelligrini said: “Well, I think it was a very positive debut.”He’s a quality player. I was talking to him just before the game.Antony leaves Man Utd with more yellow cards than goals as £86m Ten Hag flop goes down as one of worst transfers ever”I think a good player doesn’t have to be constantly showing off his skills with the ball.”He has to play a good game, make few mistakes and do two or three important things – a goal, a good pass, a good cross.”I think he was very involved today, especially with the second goal.”He had just arrived a couple of days before and I think he’s going to contribute a lot to us.”Antony joined Man Utd in 2022 from Ajax in a deal worth £84million.He mustered just 5 goals in 62 games for the Red Devils, leaving the club with more yellow cards than goals. READ MORE SUN STORIESBetis reportedly do not have an option to buy included in the loan deal that sent Antony to Spain last month. United are still contributing 16 per cent of his mammoth £200,000-a-week salary. More