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      Arsenal confirm second summer signing as Jurrien Timber completes long-awaited transfer from Ajax

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      ARSENAL have confirmed the signing of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber for a fee in the region of £40million.Timber becomes Arsenal’s second summer signing following the £65m transfer of Kai Havertz.
      Timber becomes Arsenal’s second summer signingCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have tracked the defender all summerCredit: Getty
      The defender will wear the number 12 shirt for Arsenal this seasonCredit: Getty
      The deal sees Arsenal’s summer spending rise above £100m as they look to back manager Mikel Arteta.
      Timber represents a versatile arrival – with the player able to play at centre-back, right-back and even in defensive midfield.
      He made 121 senior appearances for Ajax after joining the club’s youth system as a youngster from Utrecht.
      Timber won two league titles and a Dutch Cup during his time in Amsterdam.
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      Arsenal’s director Edu said: “We are very happy to bring Jurrien to Arsenal.
      “He is a player that we have admired for a long time, so it’s a credit to everyone in our team that made this happen.”
      Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his delight at the signing, saying: “We’re really excited that Jurrien has joined us.
      “He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system and provide our squad with so much added quality.
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      “Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much.
      “He has experienced what it’s like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax.
      “We look forward to welcoming and integrating Jurrien into the squad.”
      Timber will wear the number 12 shirt for Arsenal, which was most recently worn by William Saliba.
      Saliba will now wear the number two shirt after signing a new contract this week.
      It’s set to be a busy weekend for Arsenal with the club expected to finally announce the signing of Declan Rice. More

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      Manchester Utd star Mason Greenwood welcomes baby with girlfriend Harriet Robson and shares sweet snap

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      MASON Greenwood today announced he has welcomed his first child with a touching photo on Instagram.The Manchester United striker, 21, posted a picture of the tiny baby’s hand in his own, with a caption saying: “11.07.23”.
      Mason Greenwood has welcomed his first child
      Greenwood and girlfriend Harriet Robson shared the sweet imageCredit: Facebook
      Greenwood is still on the books at United, despite being suspended
      His university student girlfriend Harriet Robson recently enjoyed a baby shower where she showed off her blossoming bump.
      The Sun understands the £75,000-a-week footballer plans to marry her.
      It comes after Greenwood was recently pictured at a private training with Utd teammate Anthony Elanga.
      Greenwood is still suspended by United, despite charges including attempted rape being dropped against him.
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      He has not played since January last year when he was arrested after a woman made allegations against him on social media.
      Greenwood was due to stand trial in November accused of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      The charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      Manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the first team are open to the idea of bringing the star striker back.
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      But United’s women’s team is understood to have reservations while sponsors are also concerned about being linked to the footballer.
      The player joined the club aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.

      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood missed out on last year’s Three Lions’ World Cup campaign in Qatar as the case went to court.
      He recently trained with teammate Anthony Elanga, right, and Irish star James Abankwah More

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      Arsenal fans convinced they’ve found ‘future of the club’ in youngster who’s ‘better than Messi’ after outrageous skill

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      ARSENAL fans are convinced they have found the “future of the club” in youngster Ethan Nwaneri after he performed an outrageous skill.The teenage midfielder was even hailed as “better than Messi” following the Gunners’ friendly against Nurnberg on Thursday.
      Ethan Nwaneri impressed fans with his outrageous piece of skillCredit: Twitter @Arsenal
      Nwaneri featured during the pre-season contest as Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw in Germany.
      Bukayo Saka’s opener was cancelled out by a comedic Jorginho own goal to see the match end level.
      Despite the result, Nwaneri caught the eye with one particular piece of skill.
      After receiving the ball in his own half, the 16-year-old evaded two opposition players with a stunning turn.
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      He then burst into the Nurnberg half before passing to a team-mate.
      Arsenal fans were left in awe of the youngster, with one tweeting: “Trust me when I say this boy is the future of Arsenal Football Club.”
      Another supporter wrote: “Better than Messi.”
      A third also commented: “Arteta needs to give him more game time.”
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      One more fan added: “So glad he’s signed the contract. This kid is gonna be the future.”
      Others even claimed that Nwaneri’s performance showed he “is better” than new signing Kai Havertz.
      Nwaneri made history back in September 2022 by becoming the Premier League’s youngest ever player.
      He came off the bench against Brentford aged just 15 years and 181 days.
      Ethan Nwaneri has been dubbed the ‘future of the club’ by Arsenal fansCredit: Twitter @Arsenal
      His performances in the club’s academy had garnered interest from Chelsea and Manchester City before Arsenal tied him down to a long-term deal earlier this summer.
      Nwaneri has agreed scholarship terms with the club and will sign his first professional deal when he turns 17 in March.
      The contract will keep Nwaneri at the Emirates Stadium until 2026. More

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      Wolves ‘targeting shock transfer for Liverpool star and cup specialist desperately craving first-team football’

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      WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS are targeting a shock move for Liverpool star Caoimhin Kelleher.The cup specialist is desperately craving first-team football and could leave Anfield this summer.
      Caoimhin Kelleher is being targeted by Wolverhampton WanderersCredit: Alamy
      Kelleher is valued at around £20million by Liverpool, who are prepared to sell him.
      According to the Daily Mail, Wolves are keen on signing the 24-year-old keeper.
      He has been identified as a potential replacement for Jose Sa, who has been linked with a move to Nottingham Forest.
      Sa is attracting strong interest after keeping 11 clean sheets in the Premier League last season.
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      Kelleher, who was linked with Brentford earlier this summer, has largely been a cup goalkeeper and back-up to Alisson at Liverpool.
      Although he played in the Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea in 2022, he has only made 21 appearances for the club.
      The Republic of Ireland international has become a Champions League and Premier League winner with the Reds.
      He arrived at Anfield as a 16-year-old before progressing into the first-team.
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      Elsewhere, Wolves are set to bring Matt Doherty back to the club on a free transfer.
      The full-back is edging closer to completing a return after leaving Atletico Madrid following the expiry of his contract. More

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      Jermaine Pennant reveals traumatic childhood led to him to binge drink after mum walked out & dad stole money for drugs

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      FORMER Premier League star Jermaine Pennant has opened up on how his traumatic childhood led to him binge drinking.The 40-year-old, who played for Arsenal and Liverpool, revealed back in January how he lost his career earnings of over £10million — and got in such a mess he even forgot he owned a house.
      Jermaine Pennant has opened up on how his childhood trauma’s affected him as an adultCredit: AFP
      The ex-winger burst on to the scene at 15 while at Notts CountyCredit: PA:Press Association
      Pennant, who burst onto the scene at 15 with Notts County, also landed himself in trouble throughout his career, including a stint behind bars, and has admitted to binge-drinking and addictions while battling depression.
      And after Everton’s Dele Alli bravely opened up about his own harrowing childhood trauma, Pennant has appeared on talkSPORT to discuss his own problematic past.
      The ex-Birmingham and Stoke winger revealed how he was abandoned by his parents and called “Cornflake Kid” by bullies at school.
      He then went on to say: “I was abandoned by my mother when I was three, my father had me on weekends and when he took me back and my mum was never there.
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      “My father raised me to the best of his abilities and I was around six or seven, he then neglected me.
      “Then my dad got into drugs, people coming in an out of the house, I’d say he was an addict. So I had no mum, no father, surrounded by drugs, guns and crime.”
      Pennant, who has been diagnosed with ADHD and has since turned his life around after undergoing therapy, then explained how that childhood trauma followed him throughout his career.
      He added: “I couldn’t handle certain situations.
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      “When I signed for Liverpool, in my second year I spoke to my agent. Obviously as a Liverpool fan from a kid, it was a dream come true. But I had a conversation where I said, ‘I don’t know why I’m unhappy, I don’t understand it’.
      “I’ve got everything I want, an amazing house, play for the club I’ve dreamed about as a little kid but I was depressed. Because I had so much hurt and trauma as a child that I never got over.
      “It was causing me so much pain and when things weren’t going great on the pitch, I’d unleash it in any way possible.
      “I’d want to go out, to be around people, I’d try anything as pain relief, to get drunk, binge drink, to numb the pain.” More

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      You’ve got incredible hearing if you can work out former Man Utd’s star Jonny Evans’ next club from leaked clip

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      JOHNNY EVANS’ next club may have accidentally been leaked online. The former Manchester United centre-back could leave Leicester after the Foxes were relegated last season.
      Jonny Evans could leave Leicester after their relegationCredit: Getty

      And footage of an Everton training session may have revealed that Evans, 35, is due to stay in the Premier League.
      During the six second clip, a voice off camera appears to say: “We’ve got Jonny Evans coming in.”
      And fans were also convinced as one said: “This is remarkable detective work.”
      Another added: “I’d take him …. Good work that.”
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      Further speculation was fuelled after Everton took the video down from social media.
      The Toffees beat the drop last season and look to add firepower to their squad this summer.
      United’s Anthony Elanga has been linked with a move over to Merseyside as Everton look to rival Nottingham Forest and clubs in Germany.
      Elanga, 21, could leave in search of more regular first team football having been limited to just five Premier League starts last season.
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      And according to the Daily Mail, Everton are set to enter talks with United over a deal for the winger.
      It comes after the Toffees came close to signing him on loan in January, only for their swoop to fall through.
      Elanga is under contract until 2026 but United have an option to extend the deal by a further year.
      Anthony Elanga is linked with EvertonCredit: Getty More

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      Inter Miami terminate contract of star to make space for Lionel Messi as they prepare to announce star’s arrival

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      INTER Miami have terminated the contract of one of their stars to help make room for Lionel Messi.The Miami club beat Barcelona and Saudi Arabian sides to Messi’s signature by offering him a deal worth £830,000-a-week.
      Midfielder Rodolfo Pizzaro has had his contract terminated to make room for Lionel MessiCredit: Getty
      MLS rules dictate that each club can have only three designated players – so Pizzaro has been moved to make room for MessiCredit: Getty
      The wages will be partly paid for by third parties such as Apple, Adidas and the MLS.
      But before Messi joins, the club have been forced to terminate the contract of one of their stars to make room for the World Cup winner.
      The MLS rules dictate that each team can only have three ‘designated players’ which are stars that earn above the club’s salary cap.
      And to make room for the former Barcelona forward, Inter Miami have terminated the contract of attacking midfielder Rodolfo Pizzaro.
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      Pizzaro was one of three DPs alongside captain Gregore and forward Leonardo Campana.
      According to Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth, Pizzaro will join Greek side AEK Athens on a free transfer.
      The 29-year-old played 15 times for Inter Miami this season, registering no goals and one assist.
      Messi will arrive to a struggling Inter Miami team who sacked head coach Phil Neville due to poor results last month.
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      Miami are currently rock bottom of the MLS table and sit 11 points off the league’s play-off places.
      There is no relegation in the MLS so Messi will not have to worry about soon playing for a second tier side.
      He is expected to make his debut for the club next week on July 21 when Miami play Mexican club Cruz Azul in the Leagues cup.
      The Leagues cup sees the top MLS sides face off against their Mexican Liga MX counterparts.
      There was speculation that Messi would play against Arsenal as part of the MLS all star team in a friendly on July 20.
      However, MLS comissioner Don Garber confirmed that the two international picks in the all star side would be Kei Kamara and Mathieu Choiniere – therefore ruling Messi out of the game. More

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      Fans convinced West Ham, Aston Villa and Burnley have all SWAPPED kits as ‘big overlap’ spotted

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      FANS are convinced that three Premier League teams have all swapped shirts this summer.West Ham, Aston Villa and Burnley have always had similar home kits due to their club colours of claret and blue.
      Fans are convinced West Ham, Aston Villa and Burnley have ‘swapped kits’Credit: Getty
      People have claimed Villa’s kit looked like a Burnley shirtCredit: Getty
      While others have said Bunrley’s looks like a West Ham shirt with a collarCredit: Burnley
      However, this summer fans are more sure that they have been muddled up.
      West Ham’s shirt for the upcoming season has been dubbed the ‘Anthem shirt’ as it pays tribute to the club’s iconic song I’m forever blowing bubbles as it has bubbles printed on it.
      In a similar fashion Villa’s latest edition also has a subtle print of soundwaves taken from fans signing Allez, Allez, Allez.
      While Burnley’s new shirt is inspired by the club’s home shirt worn for the 1994 season.
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      There is one overlap as Burnley’s new shirt is sponsored by W88, a recent sponsor of Villa to add to the confusion.
      All three feature a main claret body and blue sleeves, but fans are sure there the kits are more typical of the other clubs.
      One fan Tweeted: “I know there’s a big overlap between Villa/West Ham/Burnley but this is quite simply a Burnley shirt and I won’t hear any different.”
      A Burnley supporter commented: “Loads of our fans saying ours is a Villa shirt this season.”
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      Another wrote: “Villa’s shirt this season is a Burnley shirt and Burnley’s shirt is a Villa shirt.”
      A fourth said: “Burnley one is literally West Ham’s with a collar on it.”
      While a fifth added: “Further to this – amazingly, we find ourselves in a situation where West Ham have an Aston Villa kit, Aston Villa have a Burnley kit and Burnley have a West Ham kit.”
      A sixth pointed out: “Burnley’s is a West Ham kit with Villa’s sponsor from a few years back.”
      West Ham used to play in navy but adopted the claret and blue colours in 1899 as one story claims that right back Charlie Dove received the Villa kit from his father, William.
      William Dove was a national sprinter and challengers four Villa players to a race for a bet while in Birmingham.
      After he beat the footballers they were unable to pay and one of the players offered a complete team kit to Dove as payment.
      Despite the similarities between the three current kits there is a bi difference in prices.
      West Ham’s home shirt is the most expensive at £75, Aston Villa’s is priced at £70 while Burnley’s is the cheapest at £55. More