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      Leeds star Brenden Aaronson lined up for immediate Premier League return as club make transfer approach

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      FULHAM have expressed an interest in signing Leeds midfielder Brenden Aaronson on loan, according to reports.Several first team players are expected to leave Elland Road this summer following Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League.
      Fulham want to sign Aaronson on loanCredit: Getty
      Wilfried Gnonto, Tyler Adams, Rasmus Kristensen and Crysencio Summerville have all been linked with a move away.
      And according to The Daily Mail, Aaronson could also be on his way out.
      Fulham want to sign the midfielder on a season-long loan.
      Marco Silva believes he will be the perfect player to start in the No.10 role at Craven Cottage.
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      Aaronson reportedly has a relegation clause that allows him to leave on loan.
      However, Fulham are yet to fulfill the conditions of the loan clause.
      Aaronson joined Leeds in a £25million transfer from RB Salzburg last summer.
      He scored one goal in 40 appearances across all competitions for the Whites last season.
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      Fulham are also interested in signing Fred from Manchester United.
      The midfielder was spotted chatting to Silva after the Cottagers’ 2-1 defeat to United on the final day of the Premier League season.
      Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse has also been linked with a move to Craven Cottage.
      The Saints reportedly want £30m for the 28-year-old. More

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      Premier League’s ‘hottest wag’ shows off major sideboob in swimsuit on holiday with Man Utd star husband

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      VICTOR LINDELOF’S wife Maja celebrated her “hottest Premier League Wag” crown by looking daring in brown.The human rights ambassador for UNICEF teased her 244,000 Instagram followers by peering up from sunglasses as she relaxed in a swimsuit.
      Maja Nilsson delighted her hordes of fans online with sun-kissed snapsCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Victor Lindelof and Maja Nilsson couldn’t look happierCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja has also been spotted in leopard printCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Fans lap up the array of glam pics shard by MajaCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Meanwhile, husband Victor, the Manchester United defender, posted a loved-up snap as they touched each other’s faces and stared into each other’s eyes on holiday.
      The couple’s Spanish break comes as Maja can boast of being a world-beating Wag for high-tech reasons as much as online popularity.
      The social media influencer topped new figures produced by Artificial Intelligence app AttractivenessTest.com.
      The 29-year-old is on an AI high after the app scored her 9.7 out of 10 – the top marks for all the Prem Wags rated.
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      Fellow Swede Lindelof, 28, would be happy to average a solid 7 on the pitch – but rarely gets the chance to impress United boss Erik ten Hag.
      For now the couple, who have two children, are cosying up in the scorching resort of Palma De Mallorca.
      And fans gave a collective toast to Maja’s pics from the coast.
      “Stunning” and “lovely” were typical responses, while plenty of followers asked where she got her swimsuit.
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      One fan who keeps a close eye on the couple’s movements appeared in awe of their travels.
      She wrote: “How many hours do you have in a day??? I think you were just in France and now have time to go to Spain too.”
      Meanwhile, United supporters seemed touched by Lindelof’s romantic snap as he gently embraced Maja.
      Comments like “So sweet bro” were mixed with pleas such as “Stay at United”.
      And for the next few days at least he has no intention of going anywhere – as he’s clearly loving his family break.
      The Instagram celebrity has designs on more success as her following surgesCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Maja has a varied life, including valuable work for charity UNICEFCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof More

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      Man Utd fans ask ‘who?’ as three-man shortlist of Mason Mount transfer alternatives is revealed

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      BAFFLED Manchester United fans questioned “who?” after a shock name was included in the club’s transfer wishlist.The Red Devils are weighing up alternatives to Mason Mount as Chelsea continue to dig their heels in.
      Manchester United have identified Taylor Booth as a shock transfer optionCredit: Getty
      The Blues rejected United’s third offer, worth £55million, on Friday and are demanding £65m for the wantaway midfielder who is entering the final year of his contract this summer.
      And that has prompted Bayern Munich to make a late swoop for Mount and Erik ten Hag to consider some other options in midfield.
      But one name in particular drew some shocked reactions from United supporters.
      According to ESPN, Taylor Booth is a potential target.
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      However, fans quickly asked who the relatively unknown star is.
      One joked: “What’s a Taylor Booth?”
      Another queried: “Taylor Booth… who be that?”
      And a third simply wrote: “Who?”
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      Booth, 22, came through at Real Salt Lake before joining the youth set-up at Bayern Munich in 2019 aged 17 – using his Italian passport through his father’s heritage.
      But after just one senior cup appearance in a 12-0 thumping of Bremer SV in August 2021, the American joined Dutch outfit Utretch the following summer.
      He enjoyed a fine debut season in the Eredivisie last term, scoring twice in 25 appearances and even picking up the league’s player of the month award in November.
      Booth has earned his two USA caps in March this year, helping the national team on their way to CONCACAF Nations League glory.
      But he could be thrust into the consciousness of English football should United take a risk and snap him up this summer.
      The other names being linked as Mount alternatives are Moises Caicedo and Mohammed Kudus.
      Brighton ace Caicedo, 21, has been linked with an exit from the Amex with Chelsea, Arsenal and United all interested.
      But the Seagulls are determined to hold out for a whopping fee for Caicedo, who admitted in 2020 his “dream is to play for Manchester United”.
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      Kudus, meanwhile, could be heading to Brighton from Ajax as Caicedo’s replacement.
      The Ghana star, 22, shone at the World Cup and in the Eredivisie last season – and would be a major addition for Roberto De Zerbi’s side in the Europa League.
      Moises Caicedo is expected to leave Brighton this summerCredit: Getty
      Mohammed Kudus impressed for Ajax and Ghana last seasonCredit: Getty More

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      I live next to a Premier League ground and they want to have boozy, late-night concerts – but we took them on

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      ONE OF the Premier League’s wealthiest football clubs has suffered a defeat long before the new season starts – dished out by neighbours unhappy about their boozy late-night gig plans.Residents living close to the billionaire-backed team’s stadium launched a protest campaign against the prospect of pop concerts featuring all-day alcohol sales.
      A Premier League giant has been forced to back down on pop concert plansCredit: Reuters
      The rebellion by neighbouring residents marks the latest recent setback for the BluesCredit: PA
      The high-profile gigs would have added to the existing annual sporting calendar of 19 league home games plus cup ties.
      But the plan has now been scrapped in a victory for neighbours over the club’s rich US owners.
      The venue in question is Stamford Bridge, in well-to-do west London – and the club now licking its wounds is two-time Uefa Champions League winners Chelsea FC.
      The ruling has been hailed as a triumph for people power, with campaigners today celebrating how they had “frightened” the footballing power which has a lion on the badge and as its mascot.
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      Chelsea were bought by a US consortium headed by Todd Boehly last summer, after Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich – bankroller of the Blues since 2003 – was forced to cede control following his country’s invasion of Ukraine.
      The club, who have long been investigating for years how to boost Stamford Bridge’s 41,000-capacity, wanted to boost revenue in the meantime by hosting concerts there.
      London rivals Tottenham Hotspur have attracted music superstars such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Guns N’ Roses to perform at their new 62,850-capacity stadium since opening it in 2019.
      Yet Chelsea have been forced to abandon their hopes of doing similar.
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      Hundreds of residents living around the ground – which is in Fulham, south-west London – signed petitions urging Hammersmith and Fulham council to refuse permission.
      Chelsea had applied for approval for a concert venue in part of their stadium.
      Under their proposals, it would have remained throughout the year with an alcohol licence from 10am until 11pm, the Mail On Sunday reported.
      Yet after talks with council officers, the club has now decided to withdraw the application – to neighbours’ delight.
      Writer Kate Reardon, who has lived close by for eight years, said: “We are thankful Chelsea have chosen to engage and listen to residents’ concerns.”
      But she went on: “What really frightened them was the sheer scale of the application.
      “It would have given any future owners the possibility of making the residents’ lives a misery.
      “Chelsea have been here since 1905 and their ability to influence the health and happiness of the neighbourhood cannot be understated.”
      Another happy local, 49-year-old Ramzi Mroueh, said: “We are relieved and very grateful that Chelsea FC listened to our concerns and pulled the application.”
      And neighbour Adriana Ennab said: “It shows what is possible when the community works together towards a goal.”
      Chelsea’s hopes of emulating London rivals such as Spurs, Arsenal and West Ham United by getting a bigger ground have also been hampered by technicalities.
      Stamford Bridge is owned by thousands of fans in shares, giving the the Chelsea Pitch Owners PLC organisation a big say on whether the Blues can move.
      The group have to approve the shift from Stamford Bridge if the club were to continue in their current form of “Chelsea”.
      The CPO also owns the freehold to the Bridge and would need to be bought out by the club’s owners for control of the stadium.
      Abramovich, a former ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin, attempted to buy the land in 2012 but was rebuffed by CPO shareholders.
      Blues fans suffered more misery in the Premier League season which concluded last month, with the club finishing 12th in the table – their lowest placing since 14th in 1994.
      They went through four managers in 2022-2023 – Thomas Tuchel, ex-Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter, one-game interim head coach Bruno Saltor then returning club legend Frank Lampard whose 11-match caretaker spell brought just one win.
      They have since hired a permanent replacement in former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      Spurs are not the only Premier League club in London who are able to put on pop concerts.
      Arsenal’s 60,074-capacity Emirates Stadium has hosted the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, the Killers and earlier this month the Arctic Monkeys ahead of their Glastonbury headline spot this weekend.
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      The Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams, the Foo Fighters, Muse and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers have played West Ham’s 66,000-seat London Stadium which was originally built for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
      Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s home since 1905, currently has capacity for 41,000 fansCredit: Getty
      Beyonce last month brought her Renaissance world tour to the home of Chelsea’s London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for five nights
      The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has also hosted Lady Gaga and Guns N’ RosesCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal fans convinced Jurrien Timber is making transfer after spotting cryptic detail in Instagram post

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      ARSENAL fans are convinced that Jurrien Timber hinted at a move to the Emirates Stadium in his latest Instagram post.The Gunners have been pushing to sign the 22-year-old this week.
      Arsenal fans are convinced that Timber hinted at a move to the Emirates Stadium by using a song by GunnaCredit: INSTAGRAM @ jurrientimber
      The defender has reportedly agreed personal terms with the GunnersCredit: Getty
      They had a £30million bid turned down by Ajax on Monday, but club officials are set to table an improved offer in the coming days.
      Timber has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners and he is understood to be eager to make the move to North London.
      Arsenal fans are even convinced that he all-but confirmed his future with a cryptic Instagram post.
      The defender uploaded a video of himself with a caption that read: “Living in the moment”.
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      But eagle-eyed Arsenal supporters noticed that the song playing over the clip was by a rapper named ‘Gunna’ – alluding to the club’s nickname the Gunners.
      Many flocked to social media to react, with one person tweeting: “He’s a Gunner.”
      Another added: “The gooner FBI squad on it again with another belter of a discovery.”
      A third wrote: “Yea he is going to be a ‘gunner’.”
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      While another commented: “Arsenal FBI at it!”
      Some fans even took to Timber’s Instagram comments, with one person writing: “You’ll be happy at Arsenal, welcome.”
      Arsenal are expected to sign Timber as part of a £200m spending spree this summer.
      The Gunners are already on the verge of signing Kai Havertz in a £65m transfer from Chelsea.
      West Ham midfielder Declan Rice is another priority transfer target, but Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Manchester City. More

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      I’m a Luton fan who got my head tattooed for a heartwarming reason – I’ll go even more extreme if we win the league

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      A LUTON TOWN superfan has fulfilled a promise to his late dad following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.The Hatters were promoted to England’s top flight for the first time in their history after a penalty shootout win against Coventry in the Championship play-off final in May.
      Micky Hyde got a Luton Town tattoo on the back of his headCredit: SWNS
      He got it following the club’s promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: SWNS
      Micky’s father Terry died aged 49Credit: SWNS
      He promised his dad [in the hat] to get the tattoo when he was just 16Credit: SWNS
      Mike Hyde, 37, has been a fan of the club since his childhood and would to the pub to watch the matches with his father, Terry.
      During one trip to the local pub in 2002, Micky told his dad that he would get the club’s badge “tattooed on his head” when they make it to the Premier League.
      To which his father claimed that he did not think it would happen in his lifetime.
      Micky told Luton Today: “He [Terry] died 10 years later at 49 from sudden death syndrome [SADS] and since then we’ve just been climbing and now we’re here.
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      “I just knew we were going to get to the Prem in my lifetime and that’s the tattoo I wanted to get in memory of my dad.
      “The day after the open-top bus parade, I brought a job forward doing a patio at a woman’s house and she told me she was a tattooist.”
      After learning that the woman would be able to do the tattoo, he said he could hear his dad’s voice in his head urging him to get the ink job.
      Trudi Woodward, the tattoo artist, agreed to ink his head with the Luton badge.
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      Luton Town beat Coventry in the Championship play-off finalCredit: Getty
      Micky and fiance Lisa-Marie White are due to get married in AugustCredit: SWNS
      She told the BBC that she did try “putting him of having it done on his head” but insisted that he “took it like a champ”.
      The Hatters’ tattoo took two hours to ink onto the back of Micky’s head, but he insisted that this one was the most painful.
      However, he was able to get through the pain as he claimed he had his “dad in his head smiling down”.
      Micky’s dad was a football coach for 30 years in Luton and also worked as a steward at the club’s ground, Kenilworth Road.
      However Lisa does not want any pictures of the back of Micky’s head from the dayCredit: SWNS
      Micky, who has five children, is due to get married to partner Lisa-Marie White in August and she “didn’t fall out” with him as she understands why he got the tattoo.
      However, she has insisted that no photos are taken of them from behind during the wedding day.
      Luton’s rise to the Premier League has been remarkable considering only ten years ago they were in the National League.
      And Micky is confident that the club will continue to grow and improve as he promises to get another tattoo every time they “do something good”.
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      He added: “I’ve already told my fiancee that I’m getting LTFC tattooed on my forehead if we win the Prem this year.
      “In my lifetime if they do win the Prem in the future I will get another tattoo but I’m not too sure it’ll be on my forehead.” More

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      Lyon ‘approach Pulisic over summer transfer’ but talks could see Chelsea outcast end up at another Premier League club

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      LYON have expressed an interest in signing Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, according to reports.The Blues are prepared to bid farewell to several first team stars this summer, including Kai Havertz, Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mason Mount.
      Christian Pulisic is being targeted by LyonCredit: Getty
      N’Golo Kante has already left Stamford Bridge to join Saudi Super League club Al-Ittihad in a free transfer.
      And according to French outlet L’Equipe, Pulisic could be one of the next players to move on.
      Lyon are considering a swoop for the winger, but the club’s controlling shareholder Eagle Football Holdings – led by American businessman John Textor – also hold 45 per cent of shares in Crystal Palace, so he could make a move to Selhurst Park.
      Pulisic is said to be a priority target for the Eagles this summer, but Lyon are currently the main club involved in discussions.
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      The 24-year-old reportedly held talks with Lyon officials at the end of last season.
      And he is keen on the prospect of a move away from Stamford Bridge.
      Pulisic joined Chelsea in a £58million transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, but he has gradually fallen down the club’s pecking order.
      He was limited to 30 appearances across all competitions last season.
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      With several players set to leave Chelsea in the next few weeks, the Blues have already started plotting their summer business.
      New boss Mauricio Pochettino has already welcomed Christopher Nkunku into the squad.
      And Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson is set to follow in a £30m transfer. More

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      Man Utd’s Mason Mount transfer at risk of being HIJACKED as European giants swoop in for Chelsea star at last minute

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer for Mason Mount is at risk of being HIJACKED, according to reports.The Red Devils have been chasing Mount throughout the summer as he enters the final year of his Chelsea contract.
      Mason Mount’s move to Manchester United could be offCredit: Reuters
      And although the midfielder is keen to leave for Old Trafford – with personal terms said to be agreed – the Blues have rejected all three of United’s offers.
      The latest of those was submitted on Friday and worth £55million.
      But Chelsea want £65m for their academy graduate.
      And now United could spectacularly miss out on Mount – because Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest.
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      According to The Guardian, Bayern want to pounce on United’s delay in agreeing a fee with the Stamford Bridge club.
      Bayern are managed by Thomas Tuchel, who enjoyed working with Mount at Chelsea as they won the Champions League together.
      It is understood the German would be keen to be reunited with the English midfielder.
      To boost Bayern’s chances, Chelsea may be willing to drop their £65m demands if they sold abroad.
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      However, it remains unclear if Mount would want to make the switch to the Bundesliga – although he would be guaranteed to be challenging for titles and Champions League football at the Allianz Arena.
      Tuchel also wanted Kai Havertz who is heading to Arsenal while Mateo Kovacic looks set to sign for Manchester City for £25m.
      United could even walk away from negotiations altogether as they do not want to pay more than they feel Mount is worth.
      Director of Football John Murtough is said to be fuming with the Blues over their transfer dealings.
      And Erik ten Hag has drafted a four-man shortlist of alternative midfielders – with Brighton ace Moises Caicedo understood to be on there.
      Thomas Tuchel is keen to work with Mount again at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty More