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      David de Gea ‘agrees to whopping Man Utd PAY CUT to extend stay at Old Trafford… but there’s a catch’

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      DAVID de Gea has agreed to take a massive pay-cut as part of his new deal with Manchester United, reports suggest.De Gea’s contract runs out in June and United have yet to activate his year-long contract extension clause.
      Manchester United star David de Gea has agreed on a new dealCredit: Rex
      According to ESPN, however, the goalkeeper has agreed on a new four-year deal with the Red Devils that includes a major pay cut.
      But there’s also a catch in the Spain international’s agreement as it involves highly-incentivised terms.
      The 32-year-old is currently the Manchester giants’ top earner on £375,000 per week.
      De Gea will see a significant reduction to his salary but also a rise in performance-related bonuses, such as financial incentives for keeping clean sheets.
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      United have been looking at alternatives to replace the Spaniard between the sticks, such as Porto’s Diogo Costa and Brentford’s David Raya.
      But manager Erik ten Hag appears set to hold on to his keeper and will now focus on nailing down some other key players for next season.
      Ten Hag looks set to shift his attention to Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford this summer.
      Dalot’s contract runs out next year but the full-back has been offered a five-year deal that he is keen on.
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      Negotiations are still ongoing with Rashford, whose contract also expires in 2024 and the Red Devils want to secure their top star for the long term.
      That is after Luke Shaw put pen to paper on a four-year extension at Old Trafford.
      De Gea joined United in 2011 and has had 186 clean sheets in 534 appearances.
      The ex-Atletico Madrid star also won the 2013 Premier League, the 2016 FA Cup, the 2017 Europa League as well as two League Cups. More

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      Todd Boehly set to slash NINETEEN Chelsea stars’ wages after crashing out of Champions League

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      CHELSEA are set to slash 19 players’ wages when they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.The Blues crashed out of the competition last night after being beaten 4-0 on aggregate by Real Madrid.
      Todd Boehly had implemented a new contracts strategyCredit: Rex
      The defeat ended Chelsea’s faint prospect of qualifying for next season’s Champions League by virtue of winning it this time around.
      And with Frank Lampard’s side 11th in the Premier League, 17 points off fourth with seven matches left, they will not qualify for Europe’s premier competition via their league position either.
      Co-owner Todd Boehly has guarded against the financial hit of not being in the Champions League by inserting clauses in players’ contracts.
      According to the Telegraph, some stars will see their wages slashed by as much as 30 per cent.
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      Only players that have signed contracts since Boehly’s takeover last year will be affected.
      This includes the 12 permanent signings made, as well as seven senior players that have extended their contracts.
      First team squad members who have not extended their contracts since Boehly’s arrival will not have their salaries reduced.
      Under Roman Abramovich, Chelsea would only tie bonuses to winning trophies, rather than merely qualifying for the Champions League.
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      High earners remaining on Abramovich-era contracts include Kepa Arrizabalaga and Kai Havertz.
      While key man N’Golo Kante is set to be out of contract this summer, and would need to sign an extension on Boehly’s terms.
      Thiago Silva, Reece James, Cesar Azpilicueta, Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja and Marcus Bettinelli have penned new deals since Boehly’s arrival.
      The American, 49, went into the Chelsea dressing room after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday – ranting that his stars are “embarrassing”.
      Thiago Silva subsequently blasted the Chelsea owners’ strategy after his side’s Champions League exit last night.
      The Brazilian scathingly told TNT Sports Brazil: “I think the first step has been made, an incorrect step, but it has been made.
      “We can’t be blaming the managers if we don’t take responsibility. It’s a hard period for the club, with a lot of indecision.
      “Change of ownership, new players arriving – we had to increase the size of the changing room because it didn’t fit the size of the squad.
      “A positive point is that there are amazing players in the squad but on the other hand there are always players that are going to be unhappy.
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      “There is always going to be someone upset because not everyone can play. The manager can only pick 11 from a squad of 30-something – that’s tough.
      “Some can’t make the squad, we signed eight in January, we need to stop and put a strategy in place otherwise next season we could make the same mistakes.”
      Thiago Silva ripped into Chelsea’s strategy after the defeat to Real MadridCredit: TNT Sports Brasil More

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      Laura Woods left in stitches after brilliantly pranking Agbonlahor live on talkSPORT then holds up ‘I’m sorry’ note

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      LAURA WOODS broke down in laughter after successfully pranking co-host Gabby Agbonlahor on talkSPORT.The popular radio host was joined by the former Aston Villa striker and Ally McCoist as they prepared to speak to England Euros winner Jill Scott.
      Laura Woods laughed silently on air after an embarrassed Agbonlahor realised his mistakeCredit: talkSPORT
      ‘I’m sorry’ reads Laura Woods’ note after pulling off her prankCredit: talkSPORT
      But Woods had mischievously laid the groundwork to make Agbonlahor stumble into on-air blunder.
      With the breakfast show hosts allocating questions to ask Scott off-air, Woods deliberately prompted Agbonlahor to quiz Scott on her time on Strictly Come Dancing.
      But the ex-midfielder, 36, has never appeared on the BBC show and instead won reality series ‘I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!’
      Unaware he was being misled, Agbonlahor confidently stepped up to ask his question early in the interview about Scott’s life.
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      He said: “How did you find it though? Because me and Ally can’t dance but you done very well, didn’t you?
      A baffled Scott replied: “Well there wasn’t a lot of dancing, was there?”
      As Scott continues talking, Woods is not able to contain her composure as Agbonlahor slowly realises he’s been set up.
      The talkSPORT presenter ducks out of the shot as she silently laughs while her sheepish co-host grins and stares.
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      She then holds up a sign saying “I’m sorry” while the interview continues.
      After the chat, Woods revealed: “Just before Jill came on, and we always distribute questions [prior to interviews], I said to Gabby, ‘do you know what you can ask Jill, you can ask her about the time she won Strictly Come Dancing’ and [he] went ‘right, okay’ and wrote it down.
      “Of course she’s Queen of the jungle from I’m a celeb!”
      A mortified but amused Agbonlahor replied: “She’s probably thinking, I didn’t dance in the jungle.” More

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      Laura Woods reveals she sat next to Mikel Arteta at dinner and spoke to him about two sports but not Arsenal

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      LAURA WOODS has revealed that she sat next to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta at dinner on Tuesday – and hardly mentioned the Gunners.The talkSPORT host and Gunners fan attended an event at the Emirates that saw her get to chat with Arteta over a meal.
      Laura Woods recounted her dinner with Mikel ArtetaCredit: TALKSPORT
      Arteta, 41, chatted to Woodsy about two other sportsCredit: Alamy
      While Woodsy is loving the work the Spaniard is doing in North London, Arsenal didn’t actually come up much in their conversation.
      Instead, the duo chatted away about two other sports.
      Recounting her evening with co-host Ally McCoist, Woods said: “I went to the Diamond Club. At the Emirates, they have this event for the Diamond Club and box holders.
      “Mikel Arteta was there, Edu was supposed to be there but couldn’t make it. Vinai Venkatesham was also there.
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      “It was very cool. Before you go and do the event with the Diamond Club members, you get to sit down and have a private dinner with everybody.
      “I got to sit next to Mikel Arteta. It was very cool.”
      When McCoist asked her what Arteta’s table manners are like, she replied: “Exceptional. Speaking of table manners, mine aren’t.
      “What do you think we talked about?”
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      Ally McCoist chatted to Woody about her dinner with ArtetaCredit: TALKSPORT
      McCoist, 60, logically guessed: “Arsenal?”
      But he was wrong, with Woodsy revealing: “No, not at dinner. Eventually we did at the event later on.
      “We spoke about boxing and darts. I said, ‘Have you ever been?’ He said no and I said here’s my tip.
      “Go dressed up and no one will know who you are and you can go right in the pits and enjoy it.”
      Woods then went on to gush over Arteta’s positive impact at her beloved club, adding: “The event was great. He was wonderful and very personable.
      “You know how sometimes managers in press conferences and in the media they get asked the same questions and want to get through it and have a certain way of addressing the media.
      “That’s the way managers are, but he was really relaxed last night. I can see why he has such a positive effect on the players and everyone around him.
      “He’s very inspiring and talked a lot about the end of the season and what they’ve got to do. He’s literally just win, win, win.
      “We spoke about the women’s team and the tickets and all of that.”
      Arteta, 41, also had plenty of positive things to say about his former team-mate Jack Wilshere.
      Following his retirement from playing last year, Wilshere took on a new job as Arsenal Under-18s boss.
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      Woods added: “We also spoke about Jack Wilshere. Jack is there with the youth team and got them to the FA Youth Cup final.
      “I asked him about the qualities of Jack and does he see him as a coach in the future. He was glowing about Jack.”
      Woods presents coverage of boxing and dartsCredit: Rex
      The presenter has become one of Britain’s favourites in recent yearsCredit: Instagram More

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      Ben Foster reveals Ryan Reynolds’ ‘monster’ promise to Wrexham stars if they secure promotion to Football League

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      BEN FOSTER has revealed the “monster” promise Ryan Reynolds has made to the Wrexham squad if they can secure promotion.The Welsh club are now just a single win away from going up to League Two after last night’s win over Yeovil.
      Ben Foster has already made a big impact at Wrexham within his first month at the clubCredit: PA
      Wrexham can get the job done as soon as Saturday if they beat Boreham Wood in the evening kick-off.
      And Foster, who was parachuted into the club in March, has said the whole squad could be in for a huge party if they can get their promotion bid over the line.
      The 40-year-old said: “They’ve promised us a monster one at the end of the season.
      ” If we get promoted, they’re gonna take us away somewhere with a lot of flashing lights.”
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      Foster was the hero in the dramatic Bank Holiday clash against Notts County.
      Luke Williams’ side have been neck-and-neck with Wrexham in the promotion battle for most of the season and were looking to overhaul the Red Dragons.
      But Foster pulled off a huge penalty save in stoppage time to help Wrexham secure the three points.
      A goalless draw away at Barnet followed before Wrexham made hard work of Yeovil Town last before scoring three second-half goals.
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      Co-owner Reynolds attended the Notts County clash but did not make it to last night’s defeat of Yeovil.
      But he did tweet: “MASSIVE three points. Yeovil put on a show. The first 45 min were edgy as hell.
      “Big Saturday match on the way at the Racecourse. This sport continues to be evil.” More

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      Desperate Chelsea fans demand Mason Mount is sold to Newcastle as huge transfer price tag is revealed

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      CHELSEA fans want Mason Mount to be sold after discovering the Blues’ asking price.Mount rose through the Blues’ academy and has been a key player in the senior squad ever since 2019 after a successful loan stint at Derby under current interim boss Frank Lampard.
      Chelsea fans have urged the club to sell Mason Mount in the summer transfer windowCredit: Rex
      However, the playmaker’s contract runs out next year and talks of an extension have hit a snag, which means his future appears uncertain while some of Europe’s biggest hitters are circling in.
      According to The Mail, the England international will command a staggering asking price of £80million.
      The 24-year-old has attracted interest from Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Newcastle and Liverpool amid his ongoing struggles which have seen him tumble down the pecking order.
      The Magpies seem the most likely to meet Mount’s fee thanks to their wealthy Saudi owners.
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      However, the Toon are determined not to shatter their wage structure even if they qualify for next season’s Champions League.
      Bruno Guimaraes is among Newcastle’s highest earners with a weekly wage of £120,000, while Mount makes at least £250,000 per week at Stamford Bridge.
      Liverpool are also unlikely to splash the cash after pulling out of the transfer war over Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham.
      Many fans want Mount to stay after becoming a key player in the last four years, insisting other underachievers should depart from Chelsea’s inflated squad instead.
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      However, many would be happy for owner Todd Boehly to sell up and raise much-needed funds after his unsuccessful £600m spending spree since taking over.
      One fan tweeted: “Send Mount & [Conor] Gallagher packing.”
      Another posted: “We can sell Mount and a couple of guys.”
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      Chelsea star Mount has attracted interest from Newcastle and LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      A third wrote: “Yeah plenty of strikers out there tbh and I’ll sell one of Mount / Gallagher.”
      This fan said: “I would rather sell Mount.”
      And that one stated: “Sell Mount asap.” More

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      Tottenham want highly-rated Chelsea defender Levi Colwill in shock transfer after impressing at Brighton

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      TOTTENHAM are among Levi Colwill’s many admirers.The England Under-21 centre-back has impressed on loan from Chelsea at high-flying Brighton this season.
      Colwill has made the step up to the Premier League this season having spent last year at Huddersfield in the ChampionshipCredit: Getty
      He has featured in 15 games in all competitions and forged a strong partnership with Albion skipper Lewis Dunk.
      Colwill will return to Stamford Bridge in the summer and assess the situation under whoever Todd Boehly appoints as the next Blues permanent manager.
      Chelsea may well want to keep the 20-year-old who is one of the most highly-rated young defenders in the country.
      But with no European football next term boosting their coffers after this term’s £600million splurge, Boehly may be forced to sell some of his homegrown stars.
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      Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher are two of the most likely to move on – but Colwill will also have plenty of suitors should Chelsea decide to cash in.
      The classy centre-back is being monitored by most of the Premier League, including Spurs.
      But Chelsea reportedly have no intention to let the star go.
      Tottenham are in need of reinforcements at the back having shipped 45 league goals this term, which is the worst of all the top 13 clubs in the table.
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      The North Londoners themselves are waiting to hire their own new permanent boss, having seen ex-Blues chief Antonio Conte leave last month.
      Any transfer business could wait until after a new man is appointed but work is still being done in the meantime over potential business. More

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      Marseille star Alexis Sanchez has incredible £750,000 fleet of supercars including two Bentleys and a Range Rover

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      FORMER Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez earned an eye-watering £350,000-a-week at Old Trafford.Although a lot of that cash appeared to have been spent on his pride and joy – golden retrievers Atom and Humber – the Chilean also splashed a lot of his hard-earned money on supercars.
      Ex-Man Utd star Alexis Sanchez has an impressive fleet of cars that includes this Bentley BentaygaCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The Chilean also has another Bentley – the Continental GTCredit: Mercury Press
      The 34-year-old has amassed an impressive collection of motors, with one such runaround en vogue for all top footballers, the Bentley Bentayga.
      Sanchez added the supercharged 4×4 to his collection ahead of the 2019-20 season.
      The ex-Manchester United forward, who has a love of all things on four wheels, also loves to drive fast – and has fallen foul of the law a couple of times over the years.
      In 2013, Sanchez escaped a massive crash on a motorway just outside Barcelona unhurt, with local media reporting that it was a “miracle” he was left without injury.
      The forward earned a staggering £350,000-a-week at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
      Sanchez is also no stranger to chartering a private jet for him and his dogsCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1
      Sanchez poses with his pair of golden retrievers, Atom and HumberCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1
      Sanchez, who no wplays for Marseille, abandoned his Audi R8 in the middle of the road and was later questioned by police.
      Then, in 2017, Sanchez was banned from driving in Chile after he was caught speeding just outside of capital city Santiago.
      He was caught doing 155kmh (96mph) in a 120kmh (75mph) zone.
      Here’s the fleet of vehicles Sanchez has owned over the years…
      Sanchez cuddles Atom on a private planeCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1
      The two dogs love to travel in the skiesCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1
      Atom on a yacht off the coast of IbizaCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1
      Bentley Bentayga Black Edition – £160,000+
      If you were a top footballer and car lover in 2019, you had to have one of two cars, or both, in your collection – the Bentley Bentayga or the Rolls-Royce Wraith.
      Sanchez’s former Manchester United team-mates Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku plumped for the Roller, but Sanchez and Jesse Lingard went for the Bentayga.
      While Lingard gave all of his cars the custom touch, Sanchez opted to get the Black Edition of the SUV.
      The monster-sized Bentayga, capable of 0-60mph in four seconds and 187mph, starts at a whopping £160,000.
      The black edition is closer to £180,000, while we expect Sanchez to have picked top of the range extras that would push the price up even higher.
      Sanchez’s Bentley Bentayga is capable of 0-60 in just four seconds and has become a must-have for Premier League starsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Bentley Continental GT – £150,000
      The Continental has long been a favourite for Prem players.
      It combines decadent luxury inside with the same engine under the hood of the Bentayga.
      While both cars are heavy, the slightly lighter Continental can get up over 200mph.
      Thhe Bentley Continental GT matches decadent luxury with sports car performanceCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Range Rover Sport – £60,000+
      Sanchez certainly loves his British cars, with a big white Range frequently seen close to his Cheshire home during his time at United.
      But the Range Rover was in the wars a little bit in 2018.
      In March, Sanchez returned to his car after a meal at a restaurant to find someone had scraped his front wing.
      The damage wasn’t major but on an expensive car would have been pricey.
      Then, two weeks later, the Range Rover was spotted outside another restaurant in Wilmslow on double yellow lines.
      That meant that a local traffic warden had no choice but to slap Sanchez with a fine.
      Sanchez has a white Range Rover Sport – but the motor was left needing repairs after it was hit while parked outside a restaurantCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Audi R8 – £130,000
      The Audi was the car that Sanchez nearly killed himself in after a massive crash in Barcelona in 2013.
      The forward had played in the Copa Catalunya final in May 2013 for Barca, with the club beating local rivals Espanyol 4-2 on penalties.
      But in the early hours of the morning, Sanchez mashed his Audi into the central barrier on a motorway close to the city centre.
      The incident happened at 2.30am, with Sanchez calling an unnamed team-mate to come and collect him and take him home.

      Sanchez found himself in hot water with the law, after he abandoned the car in the middle of the road without telling police.
      Avoiding injury was described as a “miracle” in the local press, with images of his smashed up supercar on the front pages the next day.
      Police later questioned Sanchez and it is reported that he was fined.

      Lamborghini Huracan – £200,000
      Sanchez was pictured driving one of the hypercars while on holiday in Miami in 2016.
      The Italian-made car is one of the fastest ever made, capable of 0-60mph in just 2.8 seconds and 200mph.
      However, the car was likely a rental while the then-Arsenal star enjoyed his holiday in the US.
      Alexis Sanchez hired a £200,000 Lamborghini Huracan while on holiday in Miami in 2016Credit: Instagram/Alexis Sanchez
      Planes, trains and automobiles
      Sanchez is also not averse to other forms of transport.
      He regularly takes private jets to ferry himself, and Atom and Humber, around the world.
      The Chilean star has also been seen hiring yachts and took ex-girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez on a romantic helicopter ride that landed on a private stretch of beach in South America. More