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      Key Tottenham star not in squad for Shakhtar friendly as Van de Ven watching from stands ahead of £43m transfer

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      HARRY KANE started for Tottenham in the friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk – but his potential replacement missed out.The England captain, 30, has been the subject of multiple bids from Bayern Munich this summer.
      Tottenham are without a key player against Shakhtar DonetskCredit: PA
      Tottenham star Richarlison is out of the squad due to a knock against ShakhtarCredit: Getty
      Van der Ven was in attendance
      Bayern are said to have put a deadline of midnight on Friday for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to accept their latest offer, believed to be around £86million.
      Yet there has been no development on that front more than 36 hours on and record-scorer Kane took the armband against Shakhtar in a friendly to raise funds for Ukraine.
      Incoming defender Micky van de Ven, 22, was in attendance as he looks to tie up a £43m switch from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
      Van de Ven is due to undergo a medical at Hotspur Way on Monday in a big boost to boss Ange Postecoglou who has been desperate to bolster the centre-back position.
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      But Richarlison, the man expected to step up if Kane does leave, was not in the squad to face Shakhtar due to a knock but is expected to return for Tuesday’s friendly in Barcelona.
      Centre-forward Kane’s future remains uncertain ahead of next week’s Premier League kick-off.
      The 30-year-old has entered the final year of his deal with Tottenham.
      Spurs are currently refusing to sell him for less than a whopping £100m.
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      And the North Londoners still hope to tie him down to a new agreement that would increase his £300,000-per-week wages.
      But SunSport previously reported that Kane won’t accept any new contract offers from the club.
      Instead, the Tottenham academy graduate is keen on moving to Bayern this summer. More

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      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao LIVE SCORE: Nico Williams fires Spaniards ahead in lively Dublin friendly

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Athletic Bilbao in the final pre-season game of the summer in Dublin TODAY!The Red Devils beat Lens on Saturday and they’ll be looking to round off their Premier League preparations in style against their La Liga opponents.

      Start time: 4pm BST
      TV/Live stream: MUTV
      Man Utd XI: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Eriksen, Sancho, Pellistri, Wan-Bissaka, Van De Beek, Fernandez, Gore, Forson

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      Kick-off – Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      46. Here we go again! Athletic Bilbao begin the second half while Manchester United have made one change.
      Hannibal Mejbri was warming up out on the pitch during the break, and he’s on to replace Donny van de Beek.
      First half facts and figures
      Manchester United have just about edged the numbers at the Aviva Stadium, but it is the visitors Athletic Bilbao that lead by the game’s only goal.

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      Manchester United’s second string trail in Dublin at the break after conceding a goal off the back of a Harry Maguire mistake.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      45. Fittingly, the first half ends with United on the back foot as they defend a corner.
      Defend it they do though, and that will be the signal for referee Neil Doyle to call time on the opening 45.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      43. A peach of a cross from Eriksen on the right almost falls at the feet of Van de Beek at the near post.
      Instead, Ruiz de Galarreta smuggles it behind for a corner, a frustrating moment that becomes even more infuriating when the referee points for a goalkick.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      41. Fernandez gets forward down the left, perhaps for the first time this afternoon.
      It’s an encouraging run but one without purpose due to a lack of support for the full-back.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      39. Ruiz De Galarreta avoided a yellow card for clattering Pellistri moments ago, but he’s not going to get away with this.
      On his 30th birthday, the Bilbao midfielder is booked for clattering Fernandez.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      37. Oh my! The heavens have opened and the rain is absolutely lashing down.
      Many of the fans have rushed for cover, but the players have another eight minutes or so before they can take refuge in the dressing rooms for half time.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      35. Forson has been one of United’s brightest performers in the first half, and the youngster looks to have made something happen with a run off the shoulder of the last defender.
      However, once again the offside flag stops the Red Devils in their tracks.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      34. A couple of Maguire’s touches following that opening goal were met with boos from inside the Aviva Stadium.
      That’s not really fair from so-called United fans.

      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      32. This United team are looking a little troubled out there now.
      They need the senior players involved to step up.
      Man Utd 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
      30. Oh, Harry Maguire!
      The former Manchester United captain is caught out, trying to play out from the back and Athletic Bilbao take full advantage.
      Maguire’s pass is cut out by Lekue, who feeds Sancet. The midfielder then plays a pinpoint pass through the middle for Nico Williams, who finished superbly off the inside of the post.
      On the touchline, Erik ten Hag does not look best pleased.

      Athletic Bilbao take the lead!
      Nico Williams has opened the scoring at the Aviva Stadium.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      26. Replays show that the officials eventually reached the right decision with the challenge indeed taking place outside the area.
      The danger isn’t over, of course, but then the free-kick is struck and it’s comfortable kept out by Heaton.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      25. Penalty to Athletic Bilbao? Yes!
      Or is it?!
      Inaki Williams tricks his way around Fernandez before being brought down with an outstretched leg.
      The referee points to the spot, only to then change his mind and award a free-kick inches outside the box.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      23. Midway through the first half, and there hasn’t been too much for those inside the Aviva to be excited by.
      Manchester United’s early intent has been snuffed out by Bilbao, who now look the more threatening of the two teams.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      21. An acrobatic tumble from Pellistri inside the box has the 21-year-old looking up hopefully from the turf, but the referee isn’t interested in awarding a penalty.
      Even the MUTV commentators think he made a meal of it.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      19. Wonderful inventiveness from Sancho.
      The forward – a false nine, no less – comes in off the right and then flicks a through ball with the outside of his foot in behind for Van de Beek.
      Unfortunately for United, the Dutchman had set off too early, and is rightly flagged for offside.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      16. Bilbao target United on that far flank again.
      Fernandez and Lindelof close the door momentarily, leading to Ruiz de Galarreta blasting high over the bar from long range.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      14. Bilbao have begun to take charge, and are finding plenty of joy down the right flank.
      A three-man passing moves exploits United at the back, and ends with Muniain’s shot being saved by Heaton.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      12. De Marcos has sight of Heaton’s goal despite being 30 yards out.
      The defender lines up a thumper from long-range, and is as surprised as anyone when Forson throws himself in front of it to block.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      10. Another cross from the right is cut out by Maguire, but this time the centre-back is a lot less convincing.
      His flick upwards is only as far as Inaki Williams, who responds with a firm header straight at Heaton.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      8. Forson finds himself in possession behind the Bilbao back-line although doesn’t fully realise the opportunity that awaits.
      Rather than turning fully and going for goal, the young midfielder flicks a pass out to Sancho, who is only able to win a corner.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      7. A first sign of Bilbao as an attacking force.
      Nico Williams toys with Fernandez on the right wing, and the drives a cross into the box that is thumped away by Maguire.
      No nonsense from the England defender.
      Man Utd 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
      5. United have seen plenty of the ball in the early exchanges, playing almost the entire game in Bilbao’s defensive third.
      Pellistri, in particular, is looking lively.
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      You’ve been saying Rasmus Hojlund’s name all wrong… according to Man Utd’s £72m transfer himself

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has revealed that fans have been saying his name all wrong.The new Manchester United striker has set the record straight on how to pronounce his last name.
      Fans have been saying Rasmus Hojlund’s name all wrongCredit: Getty

      Hojlund completed his £72million move to the Red Devils on Saturday.
      He was presented to the fans at Old Trafford before the club’s friendly against Lens after signing from Atalanta.
      However, in an old clip from his time at Sturm Graz, he revealed that most fans do not know how to say his name.
      Explaining the correct pronunciation, he said: “My full name, and I don’t think anyone here can pronounce my last name correctly.
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      “Anyone would like to try – Hojlund. The ‘D’ is like ‘I learn’.”
      Hojlund spent seven months with Sturm Graz before joining Atalanta last summer.
      During his time in Austria, he scored an impressive 12 goals in just 21 appearances.
      United fans will be hoping he can emulate that form in front of goal in the Premier League this season.
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      They will have to wait to see him in action, though, with the Danish international currently out injured.
      He is set to miss the first two matches of the season due to an injury he picked up whilst still at Atalanta.
      Hojlund has already been ruled out of United’s opener against Wolves on August 14.
      Meanwhile, he is also a doubt for their trip to Tottenham the following Saturday.
      Rasmus Hojlund explained how to say his last nameCredit: TikTok – KrisKrisSports More

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      Chelsea to take advantage of relegation release clause to complete Tyler Adams transfer as Caicedo frustration continues

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      CHELSEA are looking to complete the signing of Tyler Adams from Leeds.The Blues plan to take advantage of the midfielder’s relegation release clause at Elland Road.
      Chelsea are set to trigger Tyler Adams’ relegation release clauseCredit: Getty
      Adams is available for just £20million after Leeds were relegated to the Championship last season.
      According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea plan on triggering the clause to add the American to their ranks.
      The report adds that the deal will not impact their pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Chelsea have had multiple bids rejected for the Ecuador international but are expected to launch a fresh £90million offer.
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      Adams only joined Leeds last summer but is said to be keen on a move before the transfer window closes.
      He would prefer not to spend a season in the second tier amid interest from Premier League clubs.
      Aston Villa are believed to be amongst the sides to have taken an interest in him, although Chelsea are the current favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
      Adams made 26 appearances for Leeds last season but has been out since March with a hamstring injury.
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      Chelsea are keen to bolster their midfield, with Mauricio Pochettino still eyeing a move for Caicedo.
      His hopes of completing a deal have been boosted this week, with Brighton close to signing a potential replacement.
      The Seagulls have reached an agreement with Ajax for the signing of Mohammed Kudus, which could open the door for Caicedo’s exit. More

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      Transfer talks between Arsenal and Brentford over David Raya hitting ‘key stage’ after £23m bid for keeper was rejected

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      DAVID RAYA is edging closer to completing a move from Brentford to Arsenal.Talks between the clubs have reportedly hit a key stage after the Gunners had a bid rejected earlier this week.
      David Raya is edging closer to joining ArsenalCredit: PA
      Brentford knocked back a £23million approach from Arsenal as it fell short of their asking price.
      However, Fabrizio Romano reports that new talks between the two clubs are set to take place on Sunday.
      Negotiations have been advancing well and are now at the final stage.
      Raya has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a move.
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      The Spanish keeper will provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale at the Emirates Stadium.
      Current back-up option Matt Turner is set to leave the club on a permanent basis, with a deal to join Nottingham Forest close to completion.
      Raya is into the final year of his contract at Brentford and played all 38 of their Premier League matches last term.
      During those games, he kept 12 clean sheets, the fifth highest tally in the league.
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      If his transfer goes through he would become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer.
      Mikel Arteta has already added Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice to his squad. More

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      You’re a genius if you can name when each Premier League club last won a trophy and what happened in world at that time

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      THE goal for some of the Premier League clubs this season is simple – win a trophy.Last season Manchester City, Manchester United and West Ham managed it.
      Manchester City won the Treble last seasonCredit: Getty
      But for other top-flight sides, lifting silverware is a distant memory.
      So, with that in mind, SunSport gives you a guide to what was going on in the world the last time each Prem club won a meaningful trophy (we might have used a bit of artistic licence…).
      Here’s what was hot when they last won a pot…
      ARSENAL (FA CUP, 2020)
      Only one story in town in 2020 and it wasn’t the Gunners beating Chelsea in the Cup final.
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      Covid meant the showpiece was played behind closed doors.
      ASTON VILLA (LEAGUE CUP, 1996)
      Andy Townsend didn’t exactly go to infinity and beyond like Buzz and Woody in the first Toy Story . . . but he did go to Wembley and lift a trophy for Villa.
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      BOURNEMOUTH (CHAMPIONSHIP, 2015)
      The Cherries are still going strong eight years on from winning the Championship — unlike the first Love Island winners Jessica and Max who split up after six weeks.
      BRENTFORD (LONDON WAR CUP, 1942)
      Yes, the Bees have won a few EFL titles since but lifting the London War Cup in the year Casablanca came out is far more romantic than a play-off pot.
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      Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in 1942 blockbuster CasablancaCredit: Getty
      Jessica Hayes was one half of the Love Island-winning duo in 2015Credit: ITV
      BRIGHTON (CHARITY SHIELD, 2010)
      They’ve won the third and fourth tiers but Albion’s only major trophy remains the Charity Shield in 1910, when Walnut Whips made their debut and moustaches were all the rage.
      BURNLEY (FIRST DIVISION, 1960)
      When Burnley were champions of England, The Beatles were just starting, Elvis was in the building and Fred Flintstone was giving it the full Yabba Dabba Doo.
      CHELSEA (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, 2021)
      European glory came at the same time as Squid Game, a TV show that featured 456 contestants — much the same as Chelsea’s first-team squad.
      Chelsea celebrate winning the Champions League in 2021 but many of these players have now moved onCredit: Getty
      CRYSTAL PALACE (DIVISION ONE, 1994)
      While the Gallagher brothers were releasing Definitely Maybe, Gareth Southgate was going Supersonic as Palace’s promotion-winning captain.
      EVERTON (FA CUP, 1995)
      The year that saw the original PlayStation make its bow and Paul Rideout win the Cup for the Toffees. One went on to be a global phenomenon, the other was Paul Rideout.
      FULHAM (INTERTOTO CUP, 2002)
      Championship kings in 2022 but Fulham’s Intertoto Cup in 2002 just about trumps that — a competition that made even less sense than Tony Blackburn winning the first I’m A Celeb.
      KSI and Logan Paul launched their Prime drink last year when Liverpool won the FA CupCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      LIVERPOOL (FA CUP, 2022)
      Ironic that Liverpool were last in their prime the same year YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul were launching Prime. Now they need a refresh.
      LUTON (LEAGUE CUP, 1988)
      Luton’s chances of Prem survival are probably slimmer than John McClane’s when he popped into the Nakatomi Plaza. But 1988 was a good year for both.

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      MAN CITY (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, 2023)
      You don’t need a good memory to recall this, although Jack Grealish may be a little hazy on events. His three-day bender earned him legendary status.
      MAN UTD (LEAGUE CUP, 2023)
      United ended a six-year wait for a trophy in the same month Rihanna chose the tranquil setting of a half-time Super Bowl show to announce her pregnancy.
      Rihanna announced her pregnancy during the Super Bowl half-time show in February, the same month that Man Utd won the League CupCredit: Getty
      Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon in 1969 – and even more surprisingly that year Newcastle won a major trophyCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle captain Bobby Moncur with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969Credit: PA
      NEWCASTLE (FAIRS CUP, 1969)
      Forget the Div Two titles, any true Geordie will tell you the Fairs Cup was Toon’s last pot. Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon and the Space Hopper was born.
      NOTTM FOREST (LEAGUE CUP, 1990)
      When Forest beat Oldham, MC Hammer was heading for stardom. It’s fairly safe to assume Brian Clough wouldn’t have been a fan of his trousers.
      MC Hammer on stage in 1990, the year Forest won the League CupCredit: Getty
      SHEFFIELD UNITED (FA CUP, 1925)
      A few EFL titles aside, the Blades’ last major trophy came almost a century ago when the flappers were on the dance floor, not between the sticks.
      TOTTENHAM (LEAGUE CUP, 2008)
      Will Smith’s star was firmly in the ascendancy when Spurs lifted the League Cup. Now it’s a different story. Even Tottenham might win something before him.
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      WEST HAM (EUROPA CONF LEAGUE, 2023)
      Jarrod Bowen’s heroics led to fans serenading him with their infamous song about Dani Dyer. Even her dad Danny called it a bit of romance.
      Wolves’ last major trophy coincided with the Empire Strikes BackCredit: Kobal Collection – Shutterstock
      WOLVES (LEAGUE CUP, 1980)
      Not sure what was more shocking when Wolves last won a major pot — them beating Forest or Darth Vader revealing he was Luke’s father in The Empire Strikes Back. More

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      Crystal Palace eye transfer raid on relegated Southampton for new striker after Arsenal snub approaches for two stars

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      CRYSTAL PALACE boss Roy Hodgson wants Southampton striker Che Adams as Jean-Philippe Mateta heads for the exit.Hodgson is keen to recruit the experienced Scotland star who can leave relegated Saints for the right price and also interests Wolves and Bournemouth.
      Che Adams is wanted by Crystal Palace after scoring the winner in Southampton’s Championship bowCredit: Getty
      Palace boss Roy Hodgson is ready to let Jean-Philippe Mateta leave to get AdamsCredit: Reuters
      Adams, 27, who hit the winner at Sheffield Wednesday after coming on as a late sub on Friday, is the kind of strong frontrunner that Hodgson could do with.
      And he will also be needed if Mateta, 26, moves in this window.
      RB Leipzig are keen on Mateta while Italians Genoa had an offer rejected. Hodgson would happily upgrade the hitman.
      Palace could do the Adams deal if they sell Mateta for a similar price. Both are in the £15million range.
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      Eagles have had no encouragement at all from Arsenal in a bid to get Folarin Balogun and Eddie Nketiah.
      Now Adams has moved up their wanted list.
      Hodgson is after four new players after landing Matheus Franca, a signing we first revealed was Palace’s priority in April.
      Palace would also like Chelsea left-back Lewis Hall on loan.
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      But they are wary about making a move because Michael Olise is on the Stamford Bridge radar and they do not want to open that door.
      Olise is happy to stay at Palace but a huge Chelsea offer could change that. The Eagles fear late movement for their best players. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles closing in on return to football as he leaves boyhood club after 20 years

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      AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES is closing in on a return to football after leaving Arsenal.The versatile midfielder has been a free agent since leaving the Gunners back in June.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles is close to sealing a return to footballCredit: Getty
      He had been with the club for 20 years after joining his boyhood club back in 2003.
      However, he was one of 10 players released by Arsenal at the end of his contract this summer.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, though, Maitland-Niles is on the verge of joining a new club.
      He has verbally agreed a four-year deal with Lyon, with talks now at their final stages.
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      The free transfer will seal his return to football following over a month without a club.
      Maitland-Niles will link up with ex-Arsenal team-mate Alexandre Lacazette in France.
      He had been linked with a Premier League move earlier in the transfer window.
      As many as four clubs were reportedly eyeing a deal to sign the 25-year-old.
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      Talks with Everton, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United failed to result in a transfer, though.
      During his time with Arsenal, Maitland-Niles made 132 appearances, scoring three goals.
      The former Ipswich loanee also won the FA Cup three times and was capped five times by England.
      He spent last season on loan at Southampton, suffering relegation from the Premier League with the Saints.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles (right) spent last season on loan at ArsenalCredit: Getty More