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      Tottenham squad set to be boosted by return of league winner who hasn’t played for club in nearly TWO YEARS

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      MANOR SOLOMON is set to be given a second chance at Tottenham.The Israeli winger, 25, has become a forgotten man in N17 after spending the season on loan at Leeds.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is set to welcome back Manor SolomonCredit: GettySolomon spent last season with Leeds on loan and experienced immense successCredit: ReutersSolomon hasn’t played for Tottenham since September 2023Credit: GettyBut he proved to be a huge hit at Elland Road, netting ten goals in 41 appearances as he helped the Whites to promotion back to the Premier League.Leeds are keen to sign him permanently, while there are believed to be other suitors in the Premier League interested in Solomon’s services.But SunSport understands the North Londoners are minded to bring him back into the first-team fold over pre-season with the ambition of keeping him next season.That is despite all the uncertainty around the managerial position at Tottenham.Read More on FootballFormer Fulham loanee Solomon joined Tottenham on a free transfer in 2023.That is after he left Shakhtar Donetsk following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine the year before.His first campaign was blighted by a hamstring injury, limiting him to just six Spurs appearances.Solomon’s last game for Tottenham was back in September 30, 2023.Most read in FootballNow everyone at Spurs are currently waiting with baited breath over whether Daniel Levy will back or sack boss Ange Postecoglou.It is understood the latter is more likely, despite the Aussie delivering Spurs their first trophy in 17 years with last month’s Europa League triumph.Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League paradeThomas Frank and Marco Silva, of West London rivals Brentford and Fulham respectively, are among the candidates to succeed Postecoglou if he is sacked. More

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      Jack Grealish appears to take swipe at Pep Guardiola as he’s set to be snubbed from Man City’s Club World Cup squad

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      JACK GREALISH has appeared to take a swipe at boss Pep Guardiola’s selection policy.The Manchester City star, 29, has fallen out of favour at the Etihad.Jack Grealish has fallen out of favour under Pep GuardiolaCredit: ReutersGrealish started just seven Premier League matches during the 2024-25 season.Having made just one brief cameo in the final six games of the campaign, Grealish was left on the bench during the FA Cup final – with Guardiola instead turning to teenage debutant Claudio Echeverri as his side chased an equaliser.Appearing on talkSPORT, Grealish’s former Aston Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor criticised Guardiola’s treatment of his pal.Agbonlahor said: “I think towards the end of the season, it felt to me like it got a bit personal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Bringing on a young kid for his debut in an FA Cup final when you’re chasing a goal, when you’ve got someone who’s had the career Jack’s had just seemed a bit odd.”That seemed a bit personal to me, like a last little dig to get you out, to upset you, to (make) you want to move. But we’ve seen this before from Pep.”Pep can be ruthless at times. If he feels that you’re not part of his future plans, he will get rid of you.”When talkSPORT posted the clip to Instagram, Grealish commented, appearing to point to how many sub appearances he’s made: “What u want me to do score a hatty in 20?”The post received several other comments, including one that read: “Dude jack is been bad lately and I’m not surprised Pep did that.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKGrealish replied to a talkSPORT postCredit: Instagram @talksportThe Man City star also responded to a fanCredit: Instagram @talksportGrealish responded: “haha I’ve been bad lately?”Scored 3 goals in my last 3 appearances over 45 mins but okie dokie love x”.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Grealish scored one goal and laid on one assist in 20 Prem appearances during the 2024-25 season.His three goals in all competitions came against Leicester, Paris Saint-Germain and Salford.Yesterday it emerged that Grealish will not head to the US with his team-mates for the Club World Cup, as he nears a City exit.The England ace is said to be attracting interest from the Premier League and overseas – with Villa, Newcastle, Everton and Napoli among the interested suitors.Boss Guardiola said in May: “Of course Jack has to play. He needs to do it — with us or another place.”SunSport recently revealed that Grealish had accepted that he may need to leave City in order to reclaim his England place in time for the World Cup.’I LOVE JACK GREALISH’Having missed out on last summer’s European Championships, Grealish has been left out of both of Thomas Tuchel’s squads so far as Three Lions boss.Asked about the 39-cap star in March, the German said: “I love Jack Grealish. I love everything about him; his personality, his quality.”The guy has courage, can take the heat, not afraid of the Bernabeu whistles when he’s on the ball, it does not affect him, it affects him only in the best way.”Is he a player who should be available and have an impact in our (England) squad? Yes, 100 per cent. But lately, he simply has no rhythm and he and I agree 100 per cent.Read More on The Sun”He said, ‘Thomas, I’m not a start-stop player. It’s so hard for me to influence a match from the bench and be on the bench again, and two weeks later start again’.”I’m not judging anyone, but it’s just a characteristic of Jack, he gets better with every minute. The more he plays the better he gets and then he becomes a proper machine.” More

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      Cole Palmer changes Chelsea number as Liam Delap’s new shirt confirmed after £30million transfer from Ipswich

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      COLE PALMER has switched to the No10 shirt at Chelsea – casting further doubt over Mykhailo Mudryk’s future.The winger has been provisionally suspended since December after failing a doping test while on international duty with Ukraine.Cole Palmer has taken the No10 shirt at ChelseaCredit: GettyThe number was previously held by the now-suspended Mykhailo MudrykCredit: GettyConfirmation of Mudryk’s B-sample results has still not been announced – with the £88.5million forward potentially facing a four-year ban.Chelsea and boss Enzo Maresca declared their support for the 24-year-old when news of his failed drugs test emerged.However, Maresca was caught off guard by Mudryk turning up and meeting fans in Wroclaw, Poland ahead of last week’s Conference League final.Asked about Mudryk being in Poland, Maresca said: “He is here? I don’t know. I am happy for Mischa to be here.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe former Shakhtar Donetsk player joined his team-mates at their party to celebrate winning the trophy and posed with a medal.But just over a week after partying with teammates, Murdyk has been replaced as the Blues’ No10 by star man Palmer.Chelsea insist it is no reflection of his personal situation and that – ahead of the new season – he will be assigned a new number.Mudryk wore the No15 shirt when he arrived at Stamford Bridge in January 2023 but was given the No10 after Christian Pulisic left the club that summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPalmer arrived from Manchester City at the same time and has worn No20 since.Chelsea’s announcement confirming the change did not mention Mudryk.The club have also confirmed that new £30m striker Liam Delap will wear the vacant No9 shirt for his new club.Delap will look to break the trend of Chelsea No9s failing to make an impact.The shirt number has been vacant for two years with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Romelu Lukaku, Gonzalo Higuain, Alvaro Morata, Radamel Falcao and Fernando Torres all having struggled in West London while wearing No9.Palmer seems certain his former City youth team-mate Delap will not suffer the same fate.He said: “I’m excited to play with him. I was messaging him asking If he was coming and that.“I played with him at Under 18s, 21s. We went to the first team together.Read More on The Sun“‘He’s a great striker, one of the best in the Premier League. You can see from last season.“So I think he’ll help us a lot and hopefully score lots of goals.”Liam Delap snatched the vacant No9 despite its ‘curse’Credit: GettyPalmer took the No20 when he arrived from Manchester CityCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Unfinished business’ – Ian Wright urges Arsenal to sign former Premier League star valued at £50million

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      IAN WRIGHT has urged former club Arsenal to buy Ademola Lookman this summer.The Gunners are seeking to bolster their attack following three consecutive runner-up finishes.Ademola Lookman has impressed since moving to ItalyCredit: GettyLookman, 27, has had previous Premier League spells with Everton, Fulham and Leicester – with mixed fortunes.Since moving to Atalanta in 2022, the winger has gone from strength to strength – winning the Europa League and finishing 14th in the Ballon d’Or last year.Wright, 61, believes that Lookman would be well placed to improve Mikel Arteta’s front line.On his Wrighty’s House podcast, the former forward said: “I’m going to go with Ademola Lookman winning the African Player of the Year in respects of that man’s journey.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I remember him from Charlton, it didn’t work out [the] £10million [move] to Everton, then moving all over the place, the journey from loan to this, then I think that’s one of the most devastating performances I’ve seen in any final with that hat-trick he scored.”You know, it’s just… I can’t help but look at his dark moment where it would have been dark for him. You know, especially all those loans going to another country.”And you know what? He never had no problem going wherever he needed to go to find it.”And then obviously, like you say, you find your place. Like Scott McTominay’s found that, like he [Lookman] found with Atalanta.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”I hope we can buy him, Arsenal.”I would love someone like him to come back to the Premier League and say, ‘listen, I have unfinished business here so I am going to help Arsenal win the league’.Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini slams Ademola Lookman for his penalty skills “But I just admire his journey and now he’s recognised rightly as a top player, unbelievable.”SunSport recently revealed that Lookman has admirers at Arsenal.Some Gunners chiefs, however, are concerned about his age – believing that at 27 Lookman may have already peaked.In addition to Arsenal, Liverpool are keeping tabs on the £50m-rated former Evertonian. More

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      David Brooks to become a dad for first time just four years after Bournemouth and Wales star beat cancer

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      DAVID BROOKS feels “lucky” he will become a dad – fearing it would never happen after his cancer diagnosis.The Bournemouth winger’s wife Flora revealed last weekend she is pregnant, with the pair expecting their first baby in November.David Brooks is set to become a father for the first timeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/db_36/?hl=enThe Bournemouth star feared it wouldn’t happen after battling cancerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/db_36/?hl=enBrooks’ wife Flora revealed the joyous news onlineCredit: https://www.instagram.com/db_36/?hl=enBrooks revealed the possibility of parent life was in doubt when he battled stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021.The 27-year-old said: “When I was diagnosed, I had those conversations and there was never any guarantees that I would be able to have children in the future.”There was a chance that it wouldn’t have been possible. I was really lucky that it’s happened naturally.”After the treatment, everything has gone back to normal. I’m really happy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I always wanted to start a family. My wife and I always wanted kids at some point.“My situation took it out of my hands, so it’s very nice that everything has happened naturally and progressed into being a family.”I’m really looking forward to it and I know my wife is, even though she’s the pregnant one and going through all that.”I’m delighted – there were a few tears and now we’re really looking forward to it. We’re still a few months away – but I can’t wait.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBefore Brooks has to contend with nappies and sleepless nights, the Cherries attacker aims to extend Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten start to life as Wales boss.The Dragons have now gone eight matches without defeat and expect to make that nine at home to Liechtenstein in Cardiff tomorrow.Premier League club move into incredible new home that resembles futurist James Bond villain lairBrooks has returned to action for both Bournemouth and WalesCredit: GettyBut then Wales face a tough trip to Group J favourites Belgium on Monday night.Brooks ensured Bellamy has not tasted a loss yet with a 96th-minute equaliser in North Macedonia in March.He added: “It instills a bit of fear into who we are playing because other teams know we aren’t going to give up. It’s a massive positive.”It gives us confidence and makes the opposition wary.”Brooks made 33 appearances for Bournemouth across all competitions last season – but that included just 12 starts.The wideman said: “It’s always a bit frustrating. I had a good patch of starting games and I thought I was playing well.“I’ve been out a long time and that was the reason I went out on loan to Southampton last year.“But I don’t want to get to the end of my career and have half of my appearances on the bench.Read More on The Sun”I’m always looking to play more games and looking to make the best impact at club level when I get the opportunity.”I’m in good fitness and form and confident I can make a difference over the next two Wales games.” More

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      How Chelsea wooed Liam Delap thanks to ‘secret agent’ who Pep Guardiola first spotted at U15 tournament seven years ago

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      LIAM DELAP didn’t wait long to complete his move to Chelsea – thanks to the influence of some old colleagues.The striker was on the radar of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, but the Blues turned on the charm to woo him to Stamford Bridge.Liam Delap opted to move to Chelsea instead of Man UtdCredit: AlamyPep Guardiola’s scouting seven years ago led to Delap joining the BluesCredit: GettyDelap, 22, joins Chelsea for £30million after netting 12 goals at relegated Ipswich last season.But the story of his move to West London begun seven years ago at a tournament named after Kevin De Bruyne.The Under-15s KDB Cup in Gent, Belgium, sees some of the top youngsters in the world go head-to-head.It is a scout’s dream and top sides send their best talent spotters to the games.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBack in 2018, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola went to the tournament himself and was impressed by a 14-year-old Romeo Lavia.He joined the club from Anderlecht as soon as he became old enough on the recommendation of the Spaniard.But just two senior City appearances later he joined Southampton as Lavia became another highly-rated teenager that decided to move on instead of fight superstars for a place in Guardiola’s XI.Lavia spent just a season on the South Coast before Chelsea splashed a reported £53m on him in 2023.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRomeo Lavia has been dubbed a ‘secret agent’ after rumoured conversations with DelapCredit: GettyBut during his days at the Etihad, the Belgian midfielder called Delap a team-mate.Both were in City’s star-studded youth set-up and were close pals.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the nightThe Daily Mail report that “agent Lavia”, which he has been labelled by fans, helped convince Delap to move to Chelsea.Though the links to City in this transfer do not stop there.He was team-mates with Cole Palmer in their youth days.Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca was assistant to Guardiola and worked with youngsters during his time in Manchester.The boss already knows Delap well and helped sell the Chelsea project to him.He reportedly told the striker to envision himself leading the line for the club during their Conference League final win over Real Betis last week.Additionally, Chelsea’s co-director of recruitment and talent Joe Shields was formerly at City.The transfer chief is said to have a strong relationship with Delap and his family, which helped clinch the deal. Other reports state that Thomas Tuchel told the player to join Chelsea as playing in the Champions League would boost his chances of an England call-up for next summer’s World Cup.DONE DEALThe deal is now signed and sealed and Delap can get straight to work as Chelsea look to win the Club World Cup this summer.Following the move the youngster said: “I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on with these players and the head coach.”It’s going to be an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to achieve amazing things here and help the club win more trophies.”He was also quick to speak of his excitement about reuniting with those familiar faces.On Maresca, he said: “He is an incredible coach and helped us all develop so much. What we did that season was record-breaking, and what he’s gone on to achieve – and what the players in that age group have achieved – is incredible.”He has a great understanding of the game. He was very detailed in how he approached things with us and while it can be hard at that age to take on so much information, he brought it across in a way we understood and could put into our games.”I think it’s proved in the years since how much it has helped.”On playing alongside Palmer once more he beamed: “Cole is incredible in everything he does. I can’t wait to be in front of him again and receive his passes!”He added about Lavia and Palmer: “We grew up and played some incredible football together. I spoke to them about joining and I am excited to play alongside them again.Read More on The Sun”I also know Levi [Colwill] a bit as we faced each other hundreds of times when we were growing up. It’s always nice to know people [when you join a new club], and I’ve spoken to a few of them and asked them for advice.”They’ve told me how great a place it is and I’m really excited to come and play alongside them.”Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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      Newcastle confirm first summer signing after pipping Barcelona, Real Madrid and Porto to Spanish wonderkid

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of Spanish wonderkid Antonio Cordero.SunSport revealed in January that the 18-year-old – dubbed ‘Antoñito’ – would reject a new deal at Malaga in favour of joining the Magpies on a free transfer.Antonio Cordero poses in his new kitCredit: GettySeveral top European clubs were after the wonderkidCredit: GettyCordero, 18, has joined the Toon from MalagaCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Spaniard will arrive at St James’ Park on 1st July – subject to obtaining a UK visa – upon the expiry of his contract, and is expected to spend his first season out on loan.Real Madrid and Barcelona had held talks with the attacker, as did Porto, but he opted to pen a five-year deal to join Eddie Howe’s side.Cordero said: “It’s truly an honour to be here, truly a pleasure. I am a person who likes to aspire high. Why not come to one of the best places in the world to do it.“It’s a big step, and that’s one of the reasons I’m here. I’m happy to do it and have a great desire to get going already.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLStrong reports from Cordero’s homeland suggest he could make a return to Malaga next season, though boss Sergio Pellicer refused to be drawn on the situation when asked recently.He said: “From the outside, it seems easy, but then it requires certain circumstances to make sense of everything – salary caps and other issues. It’s up to the club to talk about it.”Cordero scored his first senior goal for the Andalusian giants in June 2024, bagging a last-gasp equaliser in a play-off final second leg to fire Malaga back in to the Segunda Division.Upon confirmation of the signing, Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell said: “Antonio is an exciting talent. We’re delighted to bring him to Newcastle United amidst interest in Spain and across Europe.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCordero undergoes his medical at NewcastleCredit: GettyThe Spanish wonderkid receives his shirt from Toon youth chief Jack RossCredit: Getty“He has lots of potential, and the next phase of his development will be for the club to select a loan move that will challenge him and build on his experiences.”Cordero’s arrival is set to be the first among a flurry of summer signings.Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdEddie Howe maintains an interest in Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, but hopes of signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford have been hampered by his desire to join Man Utd.And goalkeeper Nick Pope is being lined up by newly-promoted Leeds after the Yorkshire side missed out on Liverpool’s Caoimhin Keller.Meanwhile Sandro Tonali has nailed his Black and White colours to the mast and committed his future to Newcastle.The Italian midfielder, 25, was one of Newcastle’s top performers this term as they lifted the Carabao Cup and secured Champions League qualification.Despite that, there have been constant reports from his homeland that he would be heading back to former club Milan, who sold him to the Magpies for £55m in 2023, this summer.Barcelona and Real Madrid are two others linked while Juventus are the latest side said to be chasing him.Tonali, however, has shut down any transfer noise and insists he is going nowhere as he wants to repay the club for the support they showed him during his ban.Read More on The SunHe said: “I’m happy where I am now. I’ve found people who care about me, and I care about them. I don’t want to break any of the bonds I’ve built.“I’ve had a lot of thoughts every day, but right now, I’m happy where I am.”Nick Pope is being targeted by newly-promoted LeedsCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Starstruck’ Jack Grealish poses with unrecognisable Premier League icon and calls him ‘one of my boyhood heroes’

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      JACK GREALISH caught up with boyhood hero Olof Mellberg as he ponders his Manchester City future.The winger, 29, has been enjoying some time off after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.Jack Grealish catches up with Villa hero Olof MellbergCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jackgrealish/Olof Mellberg starred for Aston Villa between 2001 and 2008Credit: GettyGrealish is a huge Aston Villa fan, and grew up idolising the club’s star players from the Holte End.One of his Villa favourites was Swedish defender Mellberg – a colossus at the back between 2001 and 2008.So when Grealish got the chance to meet his former hero, the Brummie ace couldn’t contain his excitement.Posting a snap of himself with Mellberg to Instagram, gleeful Grealish wrote: “Not many that I get starstruck over but this guy is one!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Big Olof Mellberg. One of my boyhood heroes.”Since hanging up his boots in 2014, Mellberg has launched a career in management.Following several roles in Sweden, the former Villa star managed St Louis City in MLS.Grealish, meanwhile, is set for a summer of change.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunSport recently revealed that the 39-cap star has accepted that he will likely have to leave City in order to play at next summer’s World Cup.Last night it emerged that Grealish is set to be left out of City’s Club World Cup squad as he chases a move.Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World CupThe attacker, who has two years remaining on his £300,000-a-week deal – is set to attract interest from the Premier League and across Europe.Grealish is reportedly valued at £40million – with former club Villa a candidate for his signature.City boss Pep Guardiola said last month: “Of course Jack has to play.“He needs to do it — with us or another place.”The Etihad side have agreed a £46.2m deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.While Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri are also of interest.Grealish, 29, is set to be on the move this summerCredit: Getty More