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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag left fuming with Declan Rice transfer plans in limbo as takeover saga rumbles on

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      ERIK TEN HAG is angry that his plans to sign Declan Rice are being foiled by Manchester United’s takeover saga.The Red Devils boss feels West Ham skipper Rice would be a perfect addition and has been desperate to make an offer.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is frustrated with the takeover sagaCredit: Rex
      Ten Hag is targeting West Ham star Declan Rice but the takeover saga is getting in the wayCredit: EPA
      But United’s protracted takeover drama has let Arsenal move into pole position for the England ace, 24.
      Ten Hag’s spending is restricted while the Glazers decide whether to sell or stay put —  particularly as United are yet to offload any of the expensive dead wood in their squad.
      Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is edging closer to winning the takeover battle.
      But Prem chiefs would still have to complete the Owners’ and Directors’ Test which takes around ten days — meaning Ten Hag’s hands may be tied for at least another two weeks.
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      Arsenal’s initial bid of £90million plus add-ons for Rice was rejected.
      But they are expected to up their offer with Manchester City also preparing to hijack the deal.
      This comes as Marcus Rashford is prepared to become United’s top earner with a new £375,000-a-week deal.
      Rashford earns a basic £200,000 per week and has another year left on his contract after the Red Devils triggered their 12-month option to extend.
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      David de Gea already earns the amount being offered to the forward but is now out of contract.
      United have offered De Gea a new deal at a vastly reduced £200,000-a-week — and told him they will not go any higher.
      Should the goalkeeper sign, it would effectively see him and Rashford trade salaries. More

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      Southampton set to price Premier League new-boys Burnley out for striker Nathan Tella with shock valuation

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      RELEGATED Southampton are demanding £15million for Nathan Tella.The attacker, 23, helped Burnley win the Championship while on loan there last season.
      Nathan Tella is being priced out of a move to BurnleyCredit: PA
      But the Clarets are unlikely to pay that much to sign him.
      The former Arsenal trainee enjoyed a breakout campaign for Vincent Kompany’s side.
      He was their leading scorer with 17 goals, as Burnley secured top-flight football.
      However, while he was shining on loan, his parent club endured a miserable campaign.
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      The Saints finished rock bottom and were demoted from the top division for the first time since the 2004-05 season.
      They also parted company with three managers this term: Ralph Hasenhüttl, Nathan Jones and most recently Ruben Selles.
      As for Tella, Southampton are in a strong position with the player.
      The Lambeth-born winger signed a long-term contract at St Mary’s in 2020.
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      His deal on the South Coast doesn’t expire until 2025.
      Tella, himself, has also remained coy on his future.
      He told BBC Radio Lancashire: “I haven’t really thought about it, I know I’m contracted to Southampton so I’m looking forward to going back there and doing pre-season.”
      Tella is expected to be part of the Southampton squad that reports to Staplewood for pre-season training. More

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      Chelsea RELEASE long-serving keeper on free transfer with shock move to Israel on the cards

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      CHELSEA have freed long-serving keeper Nathan Baxter — with Bolton and clubs in Israel on his trail.Baxter, 24, returned from a spell at Hull with an injury and is finally leaving Stamford Bridge permanently.
      A long-serving keeper has left Stamford BridgeCredit: PA
      Chelsea goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has been released by the clubCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Trotters are looking at Baxter after hitting snags with moves for Brighton’s James Beadle and Accrington Stanley’s Toby Savin.
      Beadle is also wanted by Oxford on loan while Stanley want a fee for Savin and snubbed an attempt to take him for nothing.
      Wolves’ reserve keeper Louie Moulden is wanted on loan by Accrington.
      Meanwhile, the Blues are desperate to add a new No1.
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      But that won’t be Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, after they reportedly pulled out of the race to sign the £50million star, according to the Evening Standard.
      They will now switch their attention to a shortlist of three other stars.
      Tottenham-linked Brentford goalie David Raya is one name on the shortlist.
      He is then accompanied by Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel and Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
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      Mamardashvili is said to be their second choice target.
      Chelsea did also hold an interest in Mike Maignan but were unwilling to match AC Milan’s £80m asking price.
      Another goalkeeper who could be leaving West London is Edouard Mendy.
      The Senegal star has fallen behind Kepa Arrizabalaga in the pecking order.
      According to reports in France, Mendy is being tracked by Nice and Monaco.
      Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli are also said to be in contact with his agent. More

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      Ex-Premier League star’s Wag and ‘world’s most beautiful woman’ stuns as she unstraps bikini for sexy tutorial

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      FORMER Premier League Wag Viktoria Varga performed a tutorial on Instagram after discovering a new way to wear her bikini.The model is married to ex-Southampton ace Graziano Pelle.
      Viktoria Varga showed followers a new way to wear her bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/vikyvarga/
      She tied her straps into a bowCredit: https://www.instagram.com/vikyvarga/
      The model then showed off the final resultCredit: https://www.instagram.com/vikyvarga/
      She has built a huge social media following in her own right, boasting over 600,000 followers on Instagram.
      Donning a pink bikini, Viktoria made the most of the summer sunshine.
      While wearing a white visor, she showed a novel way to wear her bikini.
      Viktoria unstrapped her bikini top, before tying each end in a bow.
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      She captioned her video: “I can’t believe I’m just discovering now 2 new ways to wear my triangle bikini top.”
      For another picture, she donned the same bikini with a pair of pink sunglasses.
      Viktoria has previously been dubbed the “most beautiful woman in the world”.
      She wed Pelle in July 2022, a year after the striker left his final club Parma.
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      Viktoria showed off her pink bikini in a further snapCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      She has been dubbed the ‘most beautiful woman in the world’Credit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      The 37-year-old made 68 Premier League appearances for the Saints between 2014 and 2016, netting 23 goals.
      He left St Mary’s for Chinese side Shandong Taishan, for whom he bagged 63 goals in 133 games.
      Pelle also earned 20 Italy caps – scoring twice at Euro 2016.
      The model has over 600,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga
      Viktoria wed Graziano Pelle in July 2022Credit: Instagram @vikyvarga More

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      Fans fume at Sky Sports for ‘criminal’ decision to axe ‘talented’ and ‘special’ reporter whose commentary went viral

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      FOOTBALL fans have blasted Sky Sports for their decision to sack a “talented” and “special” commentator.Following a reportedly ruthless cost-cut call from Sky to axe six of their reporters, fans were left particularly disappointed by the decision to remove Jaydee Dyer from their ranks.
      Fans have slammed Sky for their ‘criminal’ decision to let Jaydee Dyer goCredit: Getty
      Dyer’s commentary for an Ollie Waktins goal saw him go viral with even Ian Wright singling him out for praise
      Dyer typically works on Sky’s coverage of Basketball, but went viral for a piece of commentary from the Premier League.
      During a match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in April, Dyer was an onsite reporter for Soccer Saturday – another show facing a makeover with the departure of Jeff Stelling.
      Dyer received widespread praise for his eloquent description of an Ollie Watkins goal, with one fan saying: “I could fully see the goal unfolding in my brain as he called it.”
      Even Arsenal legend Ian Wright poured on the praise, adding: “Brilliant @J_Dyer_Official. The way you described it felt like I was next to Ollie Watkins! ♥️.”
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      However, fast forward to today and Dyer is one of the names who will no longer be continuing with Sky along with Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Bianca Westwood, Greg Whelan, Lynsey Hooper.
      Reacting to the news, one fan wrote on Twitter: “Criminal if they get rid of him when there are less enthusiastic pundits sitting on their panel, let alone around the grounds…”
      A second reacted: “This is awful why has he been axed.”
      “He’s a genuinely outstanding broadcaster,” typed a third.
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      A fourth replied: “How they gonna cut @J_Dyer_Official? Anyone that’s ever seen him cover football or basketball knows he’s quality at his job. Sky done themselves over here, JayDee will go on to bigger things.”
      Another added: “He’s brilliant with NBA coverage too. Somebody who holds your attention.”
      Big names at Sky Sports are not immune either, with Martin Tyler confirmed to be leaving the broadcaster and Geoff Shreeves reportedly being told to take a huge pay cut to keep his job.
      Dyer himself also appears to be disgruntled over the decision, appearing to like and retweet a number of tweets critical of the decision on his personal Twitter account. More

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      Former Man Utd star signed by Alex Ferguson joins SEVENTEETH club of amazing career at 36

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      FORMER Manchester United ace Lee Martin has signed for his 17th club aged 36.The Devon-born ace made three first-team appearances for the Red Devils after coming through their famous academy.
      Lee Martin played three times for Man United’s first teamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson handed him his United debut in a League Cup tie against Barnet in 2005, before playing him again in the competition in a clash with Coventry two seasons later.
      Martin made his one and only Premier League outing in a 1-0 win at Hull in May 2009.
      While he was also an unused substitute during two Champions League matches.
      Following his Old Trafford exit, Martin dropped into the Championship, before eventually ending up in non-league.
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      After spending last season at Dover Athletic in the National League South, Martin has signed for eighth tier Ramsgate.
      The winger will now ply his trade in the Isthmian League South East Division.
      Martin joined United as a 16-year-old for £1million from Wimbledon in 2003.
      In addition to the Red Devils, he had also attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.
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      During his time at United, Martin went on loan spells at Royal Antwerp, Rangers, Stoke, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest.
      Martin joined Ipswich on a permanent deal in 2009 for around £1.5m.
      He spent four years at Portman Road, and was loaned out to Charlton for the 2010-11 season.
      A three-year stint with Millwall followed, with Martin loaned to Northampton prior to being released in 2016.
      Permanent spells at Gillingham and Exeter followed, before the former wonderkid dropped into non-league with Ebbsfleet in 2020, spending two years there ahead of signing for Dover last year.
      Chatting about his Prem debut to Planet Football last year, Martin admitted that he already knew he’d be leaving United.
      He said: “Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed with me and brought me back into the first-team fold, I was training with the team, I was on the bench against Aston Villa. He held me in high regard, so I finally got the opportunity.
      “The likes of [Federico] Macheda and [Danny] Welbeck were just coming through at the time so it was a good chance for them, but for me it was my last chance and an added bonus for doing well after coming back. I was ultimately playing for a move.”
      Martin, 36, spent four years at Ipswich TownCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Five transfers Arsenal should make to take the next step and finally break Premier League title drought

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      ARSENAL are set to spend big this summer in a bid to launch another title chase.The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League trophy by Manchester City this season, despite topping the table for 248 days.
      Arsenal fell short of the Premier League title this seasonCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Arteta is now determined to Bolster his squadCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is now determined to bounce back, but he will have to make some significant improvements to his squad in order to compete with Pep Guardiola’s side again.
      Several players have already been linked with a move to North London, including two European champions.
      And with the upcoming Premier League season looming, here are five players Arsenal could sign this summer to help mount another title push.
      Declan Rice
      Rice has been heavily linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: PA
      The midfielder made over 2000 passes for West Ham this season
      The 24-year-old midfielder has been Arteta’s top transfer target since January.
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      West Ham have already announced that he will be leaving the club this summer, but club chiefs are demanding around £120million for their captain.
      The Gunners had a £90m bid rejected earlier this week, but they are expected to launch a second offer worth £100m in the coming days.
      A number of other clubs – including Manchester City and Manchester United – have expressed an interest in signing him, but Rice has his sights set on a move to Arsenal.
      Should he join the club, the England international would slot straight into Arteta’s core starting line-up with Thomas Partey and Martin Odegaard in midfield.
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      He would significantly strengthen Arsenal’s spine, offering a high level of composure both defensively and going forward.
      Ilkay Gundogan
      Gundogan is available on a free transferCredit: Getty
      The midfielder scored eight goals for City this season
      Fresh from winning the Treble with Man City, Gundogan will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this month.
      He has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Barcelona, but the Gunners could have the edge in a transfer race thanks to Arteta’s links to City.
      Gundogan would add some much-needed experience to Arsenal’s midfield, especially if they find themselves in another title race.
      And despite his age, the 32-year-old proved last season that he is still one of the most gifted players in the Premier League.
      No matter what team he signs for, he will undoubtedly be viewed as one of the bargains of the summer.
      Kai Havertz
      Arsenal are pushing to sign HavertzCredit: Getty
      Havertz scored seven goals last season
      The Gunners have also been heavily linked with a move for Chelsea ace Havertz in recent weeks.
      Arteta views him as a priority target, along with Rice.
      Arsenal had their opening bid for the attacking midfielder rejected on Friday, but they are set to table another offer next week.
      Chelsea want to keep Havertz, but the Germany international reportedly wants to join the North London side.
      Havertz could prove to be an excellent addition for Arteta as he can play in several positions.
      Chelsea have regularly used him as a striker, but he also has the ability to play in midfield or on the wing.
      Joao Cancelo
      Cancelo spent half of the season with Man City before joining Bayern Munich on loanCredit: Getty
      The full-back has been linked with a move to Arsenal
      With Kieran Tierney expected to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer, Arsenal will need to sign another full-back.
      Like Gundogan, Cancelo would offer a winning mentality along with plenty of experience.
      He has already won three Premier League titles and the FA Cup, so he would be a huge asset to the Gunners in a title race.
      Rasmus Hojlund
      Hojlund has been linked with the GunnersCredit: Getty
      Hojlund has been hailed as the ‘next Erling Haaland’
      Arsenal lacked goals at some crucial moments towards the end of the 2022-23 campaign, so Arteta could call in a new striker in order to push for the title next season.
      And who better to sign than someone that’s been hailed as the ‘next Erling Haaland’?
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      The Gunners have previously expressed an interest in signing Hojlund from Atalanta.
      However, the Serie A side are demanding £86m for the 20-year-old. More

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      Seven commentators who could replace Martin Tyler at Sky Sports including Sam Matterface and fan favourite

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      MARTIN TYLER’S departure from Sky Sports has left the broadcaster with some massive boots to fill. The 77-year-old will step down from his commentary role before the new 2023/24 season, bringing to end a relationship of over three decades.
      Martin Tyler is leaving Sky SportsCredit: Getty
      Peter Drury is many fans’ top pickCredit: Rex Features
      While Clive Tyldesley is another earmarked for the jobCredit: Rex Features
      But fans are split on others such as Sam MatterfaceCredit: Rex
      However, there are a number of candidates who could step in the fill the void left by the “voice of the Premier League”.
      Times Football Writer Henry Winter has earmarked Peter Drury for the role.
      He described Drury as “the ideal choice; insightful, poetic and passionate about the game”.
      Another commentator tipped for the role is ITV’s former lead commentator Clive Tyldesley, who is 68.
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      Fans have also backed calls for one of the pair, with one saying: “If it’s not Drury it’ll be a travesty. Tyldesley maybe if Peter won’t do it.”
      A second said: “Peter Drury or Clive Tyldsesley are the obvious choices, but I wouldn’t mind a red button feature where you can watch the games with just the crowd noise & no commentary… that would be perfect.”
      A third added: “Clive Tyldesley makes even the most mundane matches sound like a a World Cup Final,” while another added: “Peter Drury all day long – the BEST.”
      However, Drury recently became CBS Sports new lead commentator with an estimated salary of £78,000.
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      BT Sport’s Darren Fletcher is another who may be consideredCredit: Getty
      Pien Meulensteen was backed by Henry Winter for the roleCredit: AP
      ITV lead commentator Sam Matterface is another who has been tipped for the vacant position along with BT Sport’s Darren Fletcher
      And despite extensive work on the broadcasters, some fans don’t seem too keen on the idea.
      One commented: “Please Sky, whatever you do, don’t throw Sam Matterface in to replace Martin Tyler. The world does not need or want that.”
      “This is all great, until we find out his replacement is Darren Fletcher or Sam Matterface,” declared a third.
      A third wrote: “Don’t you dare get Sam Matterface or some random YouTuber involved. Tyldesley is RIGHT there.”
      Another fan was supportive of the idea, typing: “Sky have to do everything to get Peter Dury or Sam Matterface.”
      Winter also shouted out Pien Meunlensteen, describing her as “very good and highly regarded”.
      Jacqui Oatley is another who may be considered for the role, with her work on the WSL seeing her given high praise.
      Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray is also an outside shout for the role.
      Jacqui Oatley’s work on the WSL gives he high regardCredit: Rex
      Guy Mowbray has a familiar voice to Match of the Day viewersCredit: PA More