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      Premier League’s ‘hottest wag’ leaves fans speechless as she puts on busty display on Majorca holiday

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      MAJA LINDELOF left fans speechless with her latest Instagram snaps.The 29-year-old is wife of Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof.
      Maja Lindelof has over 200,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      The Swede has been holidaying in MallorcaCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      She is successful in her own right, founding fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier and writing blogs for a glossy magazine.
      Maja has over 200,000 Instagram followers, and has recently been keeping them up to date with her latest holiday.
      The Swede is currently in Mallorca, posting some bikini pictures from the beach.
      She uploaded a snap of herself lying on a sun-lounger, which went down well with her hordes of followers.

      One wrote “Beautiful” accompanied by a heart emoji.
      While another called her an “angel”.
      The post received more than 7,000 likes in just an hour.
      And it’s no surprise, given that she was recently named the Premier League’s “hottest Wag”.
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      Maja loves visiting the beachCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      She was recently named the Premier League’s ‘hottest Wag’Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      She beat off strong competition in a study conducted by Betting Sites.co.uk to be named No1.
      The level of hotness was determined by an app called AttractivenessTest.
      The artificial intelligence system calculates the level of attractiveness of the person using machine learning and computer vision algorithms.
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      Chelsea star Wesley Fofana leaks team-mate’s transfer exit before it has been confirmed with heartfelt message

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      CHELSEA star Wesley Fofana has leaked a team-mate’s exit before it has been confirmed with a heartfelt message.The French defender took to social media to share an emotional farewell to a departing Blues star.
      Wesley Fofana has leaked a team-mate’s Chelsea exit earlyCredit: Getty
      Edouard Mendy is set to leave Chelsea to join Al-AhliCredit: Reuters
      Edouard Mendy is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with a deal in place to take him to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli.
      However, the transfer has yet to be officially announced by either club.
      That has not stopped Fofana from bidding Mendy farewell on Instagram.
      In a post shared to his story, Fofana wrote: “My big brother, I will miss you. All the best to you and your family.”
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      He also added three love heart emojis and a link to one of Mendy’s posts showing him holding the Club World Cup.
      Fofana and Mendy only played together once for Chelsea last season following the former’s arrival from Leicester City.
      Mendy was limited to just 12 appearances after losing his place to Kepa Arrizabalaga in October.
      Meanwhile, Fofana’s opportunities were limited by a pair of knee injuries which hampered his first season in West London.
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      Senegal international Mendy will depart Chelsea after making 105 appearances in three years at the club.
      In that time he has won the Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
      He follows N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly by leaving Chelsea to head to Saudi Arabia. Hakim Ziyech is also said to be on his way to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
      The Blues have reportedly lined up AC Milan’s Mike Maignan to replace Mendy. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Louis Saha predicts FOUR teams that will finish above Arsenal next season

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      FORMER Manchester United star Louis Saha believes Arsenal will finish outside the top four next season.The Gunners battled for the Premier League title last time out but Saha tips other clubs to bounce back.
      Louis Saha has tipped Liverpool and Chelsea to finish above Arsenal inside the top fourCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is exploring different ways to upgrade the squad this summerCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are looking to strengthen this summer with the addition of Declan Rice after submitting an improved £105million bid for the West Ham captain.
      But Saha still thinks they will struggle to match the second place finish they achieved this season, predicting the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea to bounce back.
       Saha told Betfred : “I believe that Liverpool are going to be up there and will most likely be the main threat.
      “Everybody will probably say Arsenal because of what they did last season.
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      “But even if they make some good signings this summer, I’ll still be surprised if they finish ahead of Man City, Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea next season.”
      Mikel Arteta is exploring several options to improve his squad including the addition of the ‘Turkish Messi’ Arda Guler.
      The youngster has two years left on his current contract which includes a £17.5m release clause.
      Kai Havertz’s arrival from Chelsea is also imminent after a video was leaked showing the forward giving his first interview for Arsenal.
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      He said in the video: “It’s super exciting for me personally. I’m so glad to join this amazing club.
      “This club has such a big history and I hope we can achieve lots of things. I’m looking forward to meeting the players and staff, it’s going to be exciting.”
      He continued: “You can see the family mentality the team has on the pitch and I guess they have it off the pitch as well.
      “The team mentality in the squad is very, very high and you can feel that. That was one of the reasons why it was so hard to play against Arsenal.
      “And, obviously, there are so many talented players and, you know, there’s big room to achieve big things as well.” More

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      Ex-Wales star Allen expected to resist calls to come out of international retirement

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      JOE ALLEN has no current plans to come out of Wales retirement.The Swansea midfielder, 33, called time on his international career in February following last year’s World Cup.
      Allen played a key part for Wales, helping them qualify for two Euros and a World CupCredit: Reuters
      Swansea midfielder Allen decided to hang up his Wales boots after revealing ‘time and injuries’ had taken its toll
      Wales have picked up just four points from their opening four Euro 2024 qualifiers without the 74-cap star – including the embarrassing 4-2 home loss to Armenia.
      Ex-team-mate Owain Tudur Jones has called for Dragons boss Robert Page to try and convince Allen to reverse his decision before their hopes of qualifying for Germany evaporate completely.
      But SunSport understands ex-Liverpool ace Allen is focusing on his club career for now ahead of a new start under Swansea chief Michael Duff at the Championship outfit.
      Allen was a key player in Wales squads which qualified two Euros finals and then last November’s global finals.
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      Unfortunately for Allen, he wasn’t fully fit for Wales’ first World Cup since 1958 following a serious hamstring injury.
      He missed the opening 1-1 draw with USA, came off the bench in the 2-0 loss to Iran and started in the final group match – the 3-0 defeat to arch rivals England.
      But Allen then quit international football following the disappointment of Qatar as the Dragons collected just one point and scored once in three group games.
      Allen was one of four players to retire post-World Cup, talisman Gareth Bale, Jonny Williams and Chris Gunter being the others.
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      Calls for Allen to return have surfaced since the recent international break where Wales’ midfield were overrun and torn apart in the Armenian humiliation on June 16.
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      Joe Morrell was then brought in to help Ethan Ampadu and Aaron Ramsey and offer the defence more protection in Turkey three days later.
      But the Portsmouth midfielder got sent off in the 41st minute before a 2-0 defeat piled on more misery on under-fire boss Page.
      Wales’ automatic hopes are all but over as the Dragons lie fourth in Group D ahead of the September 11 fixture away to Latvia.
      But there could be a lifeline for Page’s side with a play-off semi-final against Estonia next March a possibility. More

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      Liverpool’s move for Gabri Veiga set to be hijacked by Premier League rivals – and could activate bargain release clause

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      LIVERPOOL’S move for Gabri Veiga is set to be hijacked by a Premier League rival who could activate his bargain release clause.The Reds entered the race to sign the Celta Vigo midfielder last week.
      Liverpool’s move for Gabri Veiga could be hijackedCredit: Getty
      Liverpool opened talks over a potential deal for the Spanish under-21 international.
      Another Premier League club has now thrown their hat in the mix to sign Veiga, who has been dubbed the “Baby Kaka”.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have entered the race after backing out of a deal to sign Declan Rice.
      Veiga, who has a £34million release clause, is under strong consideration by the treble winners.
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      The report adds that both Liverpool and Chelsea remain interested in Veiga.
      The 21-year-old scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 36 league appearances for Celta last term.
      He also showed his versatility in midfield, starring in both attacking and defensive roles for the club.
      Any deal for Veiga is unlikely to be completed until next month, though, due to his international commitments.
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      The youngster is currently with the Spain squad at the under-21 Euros.
      Spain are through to this weekend’s quarter-finals after topping their group, with the final scheduled for July 8.
      Veiga appeared off the bench in all three of his countries group matches.
      Gabri Veiga is currently with Spain’s under-21s at the European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty More

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      How Man City dragged Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea into ugly bidding wars for SIX players costing them millions

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Declan Rice, clearing the way for Arsenal to seal a deal.Pep Guardiola’s men saw a £90m offer rejected by West Ham earlier this week.
      Sheikh Mansour has invested heavily as Manchester City ownerCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola has often forced rival clubs to pay over the odds to fend off their interestCredit: AFP
      And the Gunners’ third bid now looks to have finally seen off competition from the Premier League champions.
      But City are no strangers to forcing rival clubs into paying more for their targets.
      Manchester United and Chelsea have both been on the receiving end of a bidding war with those at the Etihad.
      Here are six examples of Man City ramping up the price of a player by getting involved in a bidding war.
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      Fred – Transfer to Man Utd for £52m
      Fred signed for Manchester United back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Brazilian international Fred was reportedly set to join Man City in 2018 when they agreed a £44.5m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk.
      In the end, he ended up moving to the red side of Manchester when United trumped their rivals with a £50m bid.
      And while the midfielder has racked up more than 200 appearances for the Red Devils, many supporters would argue he is yet to repay his substantial transfer fee.
      Jorginho – Transfer to Chelsea for £50m
      Chelsea pipped Man City to the signing of Jorginho five years agoCredit: Getty
      Many forget Jorginho was once on the verge of a move to the Etihad.
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      The Italian, 31, who has since left Chelsea for Arsenal, looked set to leave Napoli for Man City in 2018 as the Sky Blues closed in on a £46.5m deal.
      This forced Chelsea into eclipsing them with a late £50m offer as they hijacked City’s negotiations with the midfielder.
      But Guardiola waited patiently for 12 months, before snapping up Rodri the following summer – with the Spaniard going on to star for the English champions.

      Harry Maguire – Transfer to Man Utd for £80m
      Harry Maguire joined Man Utd for a British record fee four years agoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Harry Maguire was a wanted man in the summer of 2019 as he prepared to leave Leicester.
      Man City were interested in acquiring the England international, but refused to exceed £65m.
      United then paid a considerable amount more than their city rivals – clinching a record £80m deal.
      And it’s safe to say it has not worked out for Maguire, who has struggled for form since joining four years ago.
      He looks set to depart Old Trafford this summer after spending much of last season on the bench.
      Cristiano Ronaldo – Transfer to Man Utd for £12.9m
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Man Utd in 2021Credit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned for a second stint with Manchester United in 2021.
      But not before he was heavily linked with a STUNNING move to Man City.
      Guardiola’s side were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign the Portuguese legend, before United swooped in to offer Juventus £12.9m for the man who was entering the final year of his contract.
      He scored 27 goals in 54 appearances during his spell back in England, but ultimately ended up leaving in difficult circumstances as the club ripped up his deal following an astonishing interview with Piers Morgan.
      Alexis Sanchez – Swap deal to Man Utd for Henrikh Mkyhitaryan
      Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd from Arsenal back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd in 2018 after Arsenal agreed a swap deal for Henrikh Mykhitaryan to go the other way.
      But Man City’s interest in the Chilean forced United into offering the player an astonishing £500,000-a-week salary.
      This was nearly DOUBLE the £290,000-a-week City were prepared to pay Sanchez.
      But Guardiola’s men had the last laugh as he bagged just five goals in 45 games for United before leaving for Inter in 2020.
      Declan Rice – Transfer to Arsenal for £105m
      Declan Rice looks set to leave West Ham for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Rice looks set to become the latest player to sign for one of Man City’s Premier League rivals – after the Sky Blues had jacked up the price.
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      City’s £90m bid was rejected by West Ham, shortly before Arsenal then stormed in with a £105m offer.
      It remains to be seen whether he will be a success at the Emirates, but there is no denying the Gunners have had to fork over a remarkable fee to secure his services ahead of City. More

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      Distraught Man Utd fans moan ‘we are a JOKE now’ after finding out ‘sickening’ summer transfer budget

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      DISTRAUGHT Manchester United fans have moaned “we are a joke now” after discovering their “sickening” summer transfer budget.The Red Devils are yet to make a senior signing this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his squad.
      Erik ten Hag has been given £100million to spend this summerCredit: PA
      Ten Hag is keen to build on last season’s third place finish, having secured a return to the Champions League in his debut season.
      However, he has so far been able to do any transfer business ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
      His budget for the summer, though, has now been revealed, with the Daily Star reporting the Dutch manager has been given £100million to spend.
      The report adds that Ten Hag will be able to boost his available funds with player sales, with the budget squeezed by Financial Fair Play regulations.
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      United fans are unimpressed with the budget, with one tweeting: “It’s official, we are a joke now.”
      Another supporter added: “It’s sickening.”
      A third also wrote: “Yeah it’s over I’ll see you in 2024.”
      One more dissatisfied fan commented: “We are doomed.”
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      United have been strongly linked with a number of players despite failing to complete a signing.
      The club have seen multiple bids knocked back by Chelsea for Mason Mount and have paused their pursuit after their £55million offer was rejected.
      Ten Hag could reunite with Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus after the Dutch giants named their price for the United target.
      Erik ten Hag is yet to make a senior signing at Manchester United this summerCredit: AFP
      Brighton & Hove Albion remain the favourites to sign the Ghana international, though.
      One player who will definitely not be moving to Old Trafford, however, is Adrien Rabiot.
      United had been keen to re-open talks over a move but the Frenchman has instead signed a new deal with Juventus. More

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      Premier League keeper was forced to apologise to his team-mates for paying fine in 1p coins

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE goalkeeper was once forced to apologise to his team-mates for paying a fine in 1p coins.New Burnley stopper Lawrence Vigouroux angrily reacted to being fined by Swindon Town during a loan spell in 2015.
      Lawrence Vigouroux paid a £50 fine with 5,000 1p coinsCredit: Alamy
      The former Chile international had been handed a £50 fine for arriving late to training.
      However, he responded by paying the fine with 5,000 1p coins, prompting Swindon to send him back to parent club Liverpool.
      Vigouroux later returned to the County Ground after apologising for his antics.
      Then Robins manager Mark Cooper told the BBC: “Lawrence is going to come back, he is very humble and very apologetic.
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      “He knows the way he behaved was wrong and he has been in the changing room after the game and apologised to the players.
      “He asked them if they wanted him back and they all said yes.
      “Lawrence is an exceptional young goalkeeper and it’s important he learns from this little mishap and it will benefit his career going forward.”
      Vigouroux made his loan move to Swindon permanent at the end of the 2015/16 season.
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      He went on to make 130 appearances for the club before having spells in the Republic of Ireland and Chile.
      Burnley confirmed his arrival on a free transfer from Leyton Orient on Tuesday.
      Vigouroux is the Clarets’ second signing of the summer, following Dara O’Shea through the door at Turf Moor.
      Lawrence Vigouroux has joined Burnley on a free transferCredit: Getty More