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      Napoli agree £25m deal to sign Scott McTominay in move that could help Man Utd land top transfer target

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      NAPOLI are closing in on a deal for Manchester United star Scott McTominay, according to reports.A fee of £25million has been agreed between the two clubs, with the Red Devils set to receive a percentage of the fee should he leave the Italian side in the future.Scott McTominay is set to join Napoli for £25mCredit: GettyManuel Ugarte is set to replace McTominay at Old TraffordCredit: GettyBoth Man Utd and Napoli are now waiting to get the green light from the player. McTominay, who has been the subject of interest from Fulham this summer, sees his deal expire at Old Trafford come the end of the season.The club have an option to extend his stay by 12 months but would rather cash-in.McTominay’s sale will go down as “pure profit” as he is from the United academy.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThis will help them comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.The Athletic claim Napoli chief Giovanni Manna has been in Manchester this week to strike a deal for McTominay.The 27-year-old Scot has been on the books of United since he was aged five.He has played 255 times for the club, scoring 29 goals. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan Utd are now set to put the funds towards signing PSG star Manuel Ugarte. He is the club’s No1 midfielder target and they are reportedly set to pay £51million for him.SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesUgarte is keen on the switch and is ready to travel to Manchester.Meanwhile, Napoli representatives have also been in England this week to discuss deals with Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku and Brighton’s Billy Gilmour.Man Utd ratings vs Brighton: Diallo shines again by Maguire costs Red Devils againMANCHESTER UNITED suffered more misery on the seaside as they lost again at the Amex.It was almost all so different for the Red Devils as, at 1-1, fans celebrated what they thought was a winner – only for the goal to be ruled out in a bonkers offside call.And Joao Pedro pounced to snatch the three points for Brighton deep into added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated United’s stars…ANDRE ONANA – 4/10Not convincing from a goalkeeper we know can perform with the best in this league.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6Has been a good upgrade on Wan-Bissaka judging by his opening performances in a United shirt.HARRY MAGUIRE – 4Was caught ball watching for Danny Welbeck’s opener, and was rendered useless after letting it run past him twice.Improved in the second half with some crucial blocks and was decent in terms of building from the back, but his error may have cost his team three points.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 5Not a particularly noticeable performance from ‘The Butcher’ in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for the opening goal.DIOGO DALOT – 7Was unlucky not to have an assist in the first half, but played well and put the team on his back at times.Made a crucial goal line block early on in the second half to deny Brighton a two-goal lead and played some good crosses throughout.CASEMIRO – 6Stepped into tackles well when required and is having something of a resurgence at the start of this season – doesn’t look as off the pace as he did last campaign.His final ball was disappointing at times, but overall a solid showing.KOBBIE MAINOO – 7Composure personified, Kobbie played like a midfielder well beyond his years.Was always on hand to break up play, a la N’Golo Kante, but showed a calmness and ability on the half-turn which really puts him up there with the best in the league – a great performance let down by that of his teammates.MASON MOUNT – 5Didn’t play badly in the first half, but also added nothing really going forward for this Man Utd team.Hooked at half-time for the more threatening Joshua Zirkzee.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Had a goal ruled out in the first half after he had persisted brilliantly to head home.A little unlucky but it was still far from the finest Marcus Rashford performance we have seen, he looked a little low on confidence before being hooked for the more confident Garnacho.AMAD DIALLO – 8Had a great chance to open the scoring early on in the game as he arrived at the back post, but it wasn’t quite at the right height for him.The young winger clearly has bundles of ability, and bagged the equaliser with a fine cut inside and finish with his left foot.Worth a note that after losing his mother it takes a hell of a man to even be out on that pitch at 22-years-old. Well played Amad, we are with you.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Cut a frustrated figure up front for Man Utd in the first half before thinking he’d bagged an assist when Alejandro Garnacho tapped home, only for it to be ruled out by VAR.Just wasn’t his day today, but still created chances for his team and looked the most likely source of a winner for the Red Devils.SUBS:JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (MASON MOUNT, 45) – 4His only real action of note in the game was denying his team the winning goal.Alejandro Garnacho had done the hard work and was about to give Man Utd the lead, only for Zirkzee to slide in and see it ruled out for offside.His mistake did display an eagerness to score, but it was an error which cost his side nonetheless.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO (MARCUS RASHFORD, 65) – 6Did his job well in replacing Marcus Rashford and adding the end product which was needed by Erik ten Hag, but was robbed of a goal by his teammate as aforementioned.Looks a danger whenever he plays on that left hand side, but after the goal that never was he was well defended for the remaining minutes.SCOTT MCTOMINAY (BRUNO FERNANDES, 79) – 5Bought on as a target man once again to try and get the winner for United, he wasn’t really provided with many opportunities in just over 10 minutes to really do that.MATTHIJS DE LIGT (HARRY MAGUIRE, 79) – 5Wasn’t really given enough of a chance to show what he is all about, but it’s minutes in the tank for the new man and he did what was asked of him after coming off the bench.ANTONY (AMAD DIALLO, 90) – 5In fairness to him, made a good run as soon as he entered the pitch and crossed well for Scott McTominay.However, he wasn’t given enough time to make any significant impact. 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      Enzo Maresca explains Romeo Lavia’s absence after Chelsea star is left out of squad against Wolves

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      ROMEO LAVIA missed the trip to Wolves due to a hamstring injury, Enzo Maresca confirmed.The Belgian youngster, 20, played just once in the entirety of his debut season at Stamford Bridge due to a series of injuries.Romeo Lavia’s injury woes have struck again with a hamstring strainCredit: GettyHe started the 2-0 opening-weekend defeat to Manchester City, playing 67 minutes alongside Moises Caicedo before being replaced by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.Lavia then came on for the final six minutes against Servette in Conference League qualifying.And he was just beginning to build confidence and make his mark in the starting XI.Lavia insisted “we are building something amazing” in West London while Cole Palmer tipped the ex-Southampton man to blow fans away this term. READ MORE ON CHELSEABut his injury woes returned and the crocked £58million star was ruled out of today’s clash away at Wolves.Maresca tried to play down the seriousness of the problem, though.The Chelsea manager revealed: “Romeo has a small hamstring issue but not a huge concern.”Carney Chukwuemeka also missed out on the matchday squad at Molineux amid reports linking him with a transfer exit. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNew signing Joao Felix is involved following his permanent switch from Atletico Madrid.However, he must settle for a place on the bench alongside fellow Portuguese stars Renato Veiga and Pedro Neto.Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsEvery Chelsea signing under Todd BoehlyHere is a list of all Chelsea’s signings under Todd Boehly…Raheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £100mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mNew No7 Neto left Wolves for Chelsea this summer in a £54m but was given a warm reception by the home fans when he got off the bus on his return. It meant Maresca opted for skipper Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in midfield – with the ex-Brighton man dropping into a deeper role to fill the Lavia’s spot.Noni Madueke started on the right – following his X-rated assessment of Wolverhampton on social media – with Mykhailo Mudryk on the left.Cole Palmer supported striker Nicolas Jackson – meaning Christopher Nkunku dropped to the bench.Maresca stuck with a back four of Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella in front of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. More

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      Rio Ferdinand gasps ‘imagine being a player now’ as he spots Man Utd coaches’ instructions for Zirkzee vs Brighton

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      RIO FERDINAND admitted he “couldn’t imagine” being a Premier League player now after watching Joshua Zirkzee receive information on a tablet at half-time against Brighton.The Dutch striker was brought on at the break at the Amex after Manchester United saw themselves 1-0 down – before falling to a 2-1 defeat in stoppage time.Rio Ferdinand said he couldn’t “imagine being a player now”Credit: TNT SportsAs Joshua Zirkzee was given instructions on an iPad before being subbed onCredit: TNT SportsZirkzee would later play a pivotal role in the ruled out goal dramaCredit: TNT SportsZirkzee replaced Mason Mount, who was deployed in a joint false-nine role with Bruno Fernandes in the first half.United had started the game strongly but were haunted by former forward Danny Welbeck – who notched his 100th Prem goal inside 32 minutes.Erik Ten Hag summoned reinforcements and sent Zirkzee on to replicate his goalscoring showing from the season opener against Fulham.As the United players lined the tunnel, Zirkzee was seen checking out a tablet that was apparently revealing his role in a zonal marking system. READ MORE ON MAN UTDJust as the TNT cameras returned, Ferdinand said: “I couldn’t imagine being a player today. There’s so much information.”Look at that, there’s pages and pages, scrolls and scrolls and scrolls of different ways to play.”We used to have one hand meant that, and the other hand meant this.”United were struggling to deal with the Seagulls’ high line before Amad Diallo equalised for the visitors.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSZirkzee found himself at the centre of the biggest drama of the afternoon after his freak offside saw Alejandro Garnacho’s goal chalked off.Garnacho thought he had tapped in an easy finish to put United 2-1 up but the ball ricocheted off Zirkzee’s knee on the line – with the striker in an offside position after having already slid in.Did Mazraoui Just Solve Man Utd’s Attacking Problems? | Tactics ExposedHad Zirkzee made contact with the ball once the ball had fully crossed the line, the goal would have stood.Meanwhile, Ferdinand later slammed Antony for a “powder puff tackle” before Joao Pedro’s last-gasp back post winner in the 95th minute.In the build-up to the decisive goal, substitute Antony failed to win the ball off Simon Adingra on the edge of the United box.The ball was then recycled back to the winger, who crossed in for Pedro to head home.Man Utd ratings vs Brighton: Diallo shines again by Maguire costs Red Devils againMANCHESTER UNITED suffered more misery on the seaside as they lost again at the Amex.It was almost all so different for the Red Devils as, at 1-1, fans celebrated what they thought was a winner – only for the goal to be ruled out in a bonkers offside call.And Joao Pedro pounced to snatch the three points for Brighton deep into added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated United’s stars…ANDRE ONANA – 4/10Not convincing from a goalkeeper we know can perform with the best in this league.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6Has been a good upgrade on Wan-Bissaka judging by his opening performances in a United shirt.HARRY MAGUIRE – 4Was caught ball watching for Danny Welbeck’s opener, and was rendered useless after letting it run past him twice.Improved in the second half with some crucial blocks and was decent in terms of building from the back, but his error may have cost his team three points.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 5Not a particularly noticeable performance from ‘The Butcher’ in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for the opening goal.DIOGO DALOT – 7Was unlucky not to have an assist in the first half, but played well and put the team on his back at times.Made a crucial goal line block early on in the second half to deny Brighton a two-goal lead and played some good crosses throughout.CASEMIRO – 6Stepped into tackles well when required and is having something of a resurgence at the start of this season – doesn’t look as off the pace as he did last campaign.His final ball was disappointing at times, but overall a solid showing.KOBBIE MAINOO – 7Composure personified, Kobbie played like a midfielder well beyond his years.Was always on hand to break up play, a la N’Golo Kante, but showed a calmness and ability on the half-turn which really puts him up there with the best in the league – a great performance let down by that of his teammates.MASON MOUNT – 5Didn’t play badly in the first half, but also added nothing really going forward for this Man Utd team.Hooked at half-time for the more threatening Joshua Zirkzee.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Had a goal ruled out in the first half after he had persisted brilliantly to head home.A little unlucky but it was still far from the finest Marcus Rashford performance we have seen, he looked a little low on confidence before being hooked for the more confident Garnacho.AMAD DIALLO – 8Had a great chance to open the scoring early on in the game as he arrived at the back post, but it wasn’t quite at the right height for him.The young winger clearly has bundles of ability, and bagged the equaliser with a fine cut inside and finish with his left foot.Worth a note that after losing his mother it takes a hell of a man to even be out on that pitch at 22-years-old. Well played Amad, we are with you.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Cut a frustrated figure up front for Man Utd in the first half before thinking he’d bagged an assist when Alejandro Garnacho tapped home, only for it to be ruled out by VAR.Just wasn’t his day today, but still created chances for his team and looked the most likely source of a winner for the Red Devils.SUBS:JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (MASON MOUNT, 45) – 4His only real action of note in the game was denying his team the winning goal.Alejandro Garnacho had done the hard work and was about to give Man Utd the lead, only for Zirkzee to slide in and see it ruled out for offside.His mistake did display an eagerness to score, but it was an error which cost his side nonetheless.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO (MARCUS RASHFORD, 65) – 6Did his job well in replacing Marcus Rashford and adding the end product which was needed by Erik ten Hag, but was robbed of a goal by his teammate as aforementioned.Looks a danger whenever he plays on that left hand side, but after the goal that never was he was well defended for the remaining minutes.SCOTT MCTOMINAY (BRUNO FERNANDES, 79) – 5Bought on as a target man once again to try and get the winner for United, he wasn’t really provided with many opportunities in just over 10 minutes to really do that.MATTHIJS DE LIGT (HARRY MAGUIRE, 79) – 5Wasn’t really given enough of a chance to show what he is all about, but it’s minutes in the tank for the new man and he did what was asked of him after coming off the bench.ANTONY (AMAD DIALLO, 90) – 5In fairness to him, made a good run as soon as he entered the pitch and crossed well for Scott McTominay.However, he wasn’t given enough time to make any significant impact. 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      Top 10 Premier League earners on combined £3.55MILLION a week as Osimhen demands record wages to join Chelsea

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN is set to become the highest-paid player in the Premier League if he completes his move to Chelsea.The Napoli striker, 25, is closing in on a £39million transfer to Stamford Bridge as Romelu Lukaku prepares to go the other way.Victor Osimhen could become the highest-paid Premier League player if he joins ChelseaCredit: RexOsimhen’s 76 goals in 133 appearances for Serie A giants has made him one of the most sought-after forwards in European football.And Blues manager Enzo Maresca will hope he can lead the line effectively for his Chelsea side – who started their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat at home to champions Manchester City.Osimhen will have pressure to perform given the lucrative wages he is demanding – HALF A MILLION per week.The figures would eclipse all other Premier League stars – and SunSport has taken a look at the revised 10 biggest earners should Osimhen arrive in England before the window closes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL10) Jack Grealish – £300k-per-weekJack Grealish, 28, penned a £300,000-per-week contract when he joined Manchester City in 2021 in a deal from Aston Villa worth £100million.He is the third highest-paid man in Pep Guardiola’s squad, but 32 goal contributions in 126 games is under-par for what many expected.Jack Grealish is the third highest-paid Manchester City playerCredit: Getty9) Bruno Fernandes – £300k-per-weekBruno Fernandes, 29, signed a new Manchester United contract earlier this month to keep him at Old Trafford until 2027.Only two Red Devils players earn more than the Portuguese playmaker – who has 79 goals and 67 assists in 236 games for the club.Most read in FootballBruno Fernandes recently signed a new deal at Old TraffordCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS=6) Marcus Rashford – £325k-per-weekMarcus Rashford earns £25,000 more per week than club captain Fernandes, placing him second on Man Utd’s books.The England international, 26, scored just eight times in all competitions last season and there is pressure on him to perform in the 2024/25 campaign.Marcus Rashford is another player earning in excess of £300,000 per weekCredit: GettyTop 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five=6) Raheem Sterling – £325k-per-weekChelsea forward Raheem Sterling is the joint-highest earner at Stamford Bridge, but is being heavily linked with a transfer away after Maresca left him out of his squad last weekend.Sterling’s representatives issued a statement calling for clarification, with Juventus linked to the Englishman, 29.And the other best-paid player at Chelsea could also be on his way out…Chelsea are trying to offload Raheem Sterling’s big wagesCredit: Getty=6) Romelu Lukaku – £325k-per-weekLukaku, 31, looks set to join Napoli following a horror three-year stint at Chelsea.The Belgian, 31, arrived for £97.5m and secured £325,000 per week in wages, but has not played for TWO YEARS as the Blues farmed him out to Inter Milan and Roma.Romelu Lukaku earns £325,000 per week but has not played for Chelsea for two yearsCredit: Getty=4) Mo Salah – £350k-per-weekLiverpool legend Mo Salah is into the final year of the £350,000-per-week contract he signed in 2022.It remains to be seen whether the Egyptian, 32, who joined in 2017, will extend his stay as he continues to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.Mo Salah has the biggest wages of any player at AnfieldCredit: Reuters=4) Casemiro – £350k-per-weekCasemiro, 32, endured a torrid 2023/24 campaign as he received huge criticism… with Jamie Carragher even telling him to leave European football for good.But he has returned for the new season in the Man Utd line-up and looks set to continue as their highest earner.Casemiro is the best-paid Manchester United playerCredit: Getty3) Erling Haaland – £375k-per-weekErling Haaland, 22, scored his 10TH Manchester City hat-trick on Saturday against Ipswich, taking his overall tally to 94 goals in 101 appearances for the English champions.Safe to say he has been worth every penny of the £375,000-per-week they have paid him so far.Erling Haaland is living up to the massive wages Manchester City are paying himCredit: Getty2) Kevin De Bruyne – £400k-per-weekKevin de Bruyne’s title as highest-paid Premier League player could be gone should Osimhen arrive at Chelsea.The Man City man, 33, will go down as one of the all-time greats in English football if he leaves at the end of his contract in the summer after ten years at the Etihad.READ MORE SUN STORIESKevin De Bruyne is the current highest-paid player in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty1) Victor Osimhen – £500k-per-weekOsimhen is reportedly asking for £500,000 a week to seal his Chelsea transfer.If he was to receive those demands he would become the highest earner in the Premier League, £100,000 per week ahead of De Bruyne.Osimhen is demanding huge wages to join ChelseaCredit: RexOsimhen could top the list of highest-paid Premier League stars More

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      Premier League-winning striker looks totally unrecognisable with long dreadlocks after fan spots him on beach in Croatia

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      A FORMER Premier League-winning striker looks totally unrecognisable with dreadlocks after a fan bumped into him on the beach.Newcastle supporter Luke Spowart took to Twitter to share the snap posing with the topless star on holiday in Croatia.This former Premier League star looks unrecognisable in retirementCredit: X fomerly Twitter / @LukeSpowartThe pair met on the beach while cliff jumping in Split as Luke described the footballer as a “lovely bloke”. Newcastle fan Luke then claimed the mystery man revealed the Mapgies was the best club he played for during his time in England because of the atmosphere at St James’ Park.In total, the forward spent four years in English football.But it was in 2014-15 that he won the Premier League title with Chelsea under Jose Mourinho. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe footballer has retired now, hanging up his boots last year.However, aged 37, he still looks to be in top shape.In the photo with the fan, he rocks a pair of brown swimming trunks and gives a thumb up to the camera while still sporting a rack of abs and his new hairstyle. But who is it?Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt is, of course, none other than Loic Remy. Luke captioned his tweet: “Met Loic Remy (right) cliff jumping in Split yesterday afternoon, lovely bloke, said Newcastle was the best club he played for in England and that he loved SJP and the fans.”SunSport launches weekly Football League feature called ‘What the EFL-!’Who are these famous footballers?Remy joined QPR in January 2013 for a club-record £8million but his six goals could not keep the Hoops in the top flight under Harry Redknapp.The striker spent the following season on loan on Tyneside, scoring 14 goals in 27 games – his best return in England – to be crowned the Toon’s player of the year.He then joined Chelsea but was limited to being the third-choice striker behind Diego Costa and Didier Drogba as the Blues finished eight points clear at the top.Remy, though, did outscore Drogba with his nine strikes in that season. A loan at Crystal Palace followed before finishing his career with stints at Las Palmas, Getafe, Lille, Caykur Rizespor, Adana Demirspor and Brest. However, he did not play a single game for the Ligue 1 side during the short-term deal and then retired.READ MORE SUN STORIESRemy earned 30 caps for the French national team, scoring seven times.As well as his Premier League winner’s medal, his trophy cabinet also includes a League Cup from the same season as well as the Ligue 1 title with Lyon in 2006-07 and two Coupes de la Ligue in back-to-back years at Marseille.The footballer is Loic Remy, who played for Newcastle in 2013-14Credit: AP:Associated PressRemy won the Premier League title with Chelsea under Jose MourinhoCredit: Chelsea FC More

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      Chelsea star Noni Madueke shares X-rated post about Wolves before realising he has used wrong Instagram account

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      CHELSEA forward Noni Madueke mistakenly shared an X-rated message about Wolves ahead of the Blues’ Premier League clash on Sunday.Enzo Maresca’s men are searching for their first victory of the season after losing 2-0 to champions Manchester City at Stamford Bridge last weekend.Noni Madueke accidentally shared an X-rated post about WolvesCredit: GettyHe labelled Wolverhampton ‘s***’ after arriving in the cityCredit: Instagram / @nonzinoo10He quickly realised he had shared it on the wrong social media accountCredit: Instagram / @nonzinoo10Madueke, 22, did not start the loss to Man City or 2-0 win over Servette in midweek, but did come off the bench to score in their Europa Conference League play-off.Yet he did not seem pleased after arriving in Wolverhampton on Saturday.The ex-PSV man shared an Instagram message showing his location as Wolverhampton and added: “Everything about this place is s***.”Madueke, who has nearly one million followers, quickly realised he had used the wrong social media account.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd he responded: “Damn wrong Instagram account. You lot are too fast.”Unbelievably, the star went on to net a hat-trick for Chelsea in a 6-2 thrashing of Wolves, celebrating in front of a hostile Molineux crowd.Although he was quick to apologise for any offence he may have caused for his pre-match accident.Speaking after the game, he said: “I want to apologise to anyone I might have offended. It’s just a human mistake, it’s an accident, it wasn’t meant to be out on my socials like that.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’m sure Wolverhampton is a lovely town, I’m sorry. In terms of the boos, I expected it, but it’s part of the game.”Madueke has now scored 13 goals and assisted three in 48 games for Chelsea since arriving for £28.5million in January 2023.Stunned fans say ‘this guy is ready to throw anyone under the bus’ as Enzo Maresca lays into yet another Chelsea star He has been linked with a move to Newcastle in the summer transfer window.But Blues head coach Maresca insisted after Madueke’s goal in the win over Servette that he wants the Englishman to stay at the club.He said: “I really like Noni.”The only problem is that he has to understand that he has to be consistent during the week in training.”He’s a good player and he’s doing well with us.”Madueke bagged a hat-trick in a 6-2 win over Wolves after the social media blunderCredit: GettyHe celebrated in front of a hostile Molineux crowdCredit: Getty More

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      My dad’s a Sky Sports pundit – now I’m making my own way as a footballer after signing for Premier League club

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      JAMIE REDKNAPP’S son Beau has agreed a deal to join Premier League side Brentford.The 15-year-old’s move to the West London club was confirmed on Saturday by his mum Louise – who was a popstar in the band All Saints.Louis Redknapp shared this picture of Beau, centre, joining BrentfordCredit: Instagram / @louiseredknappJamie, left, played for Liverpool, Tottenham and England and is now a Sky Sports punditCredit: Instagram / @jamie.redknappShe shared a picture on social media of Beau signing his contract with the top flight club.And Louise added the caption: “Beyond proud of my Beau Beau, the hard work pays off!”Congratulations on signing to @BrentfordFC ⚽️ I love you so much xxx.”Jamie, 51, who played for Liverpool, Tottenham and England, married Louise in 1998 and the pair welcomed their first son Charley, 19, seven years later.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBeau was then born in 2008, before his parents divorced in 2017.Jamie, who has been a Sky Sports pundit for nearly two decades, married model Frida Andersson in 2021 and they have one son together – Raphael, 2.Jamie played more than 300 games for Liverpool and earned 17 caps for England.He won the League Cup with the Reds in 1995 and Uefa Super Cup in 2001.Most read in FootballLouis and Jamie were married for 19 years but divorced in 2017Credit: GettyJamie is the son of Harry Redknapp – a former West Ham and Bournemouth striker who went on to become an accomplished manager with the likes of Portsmouth, Southampton and Tottenham.Brentford have previous for signing the sons of famous ex-footballers.Jamie Redknapp forced to apologise after ‘stealing Sky Sports host’s thunder’ in awkward moment on live TVDavid Beckham’s son Romeo, 21, joined Brentford last year but has not featured for the first team.Thomas Frank’s men kicked off their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.They travel to Liverpool on Sunday as they look to upset Arne Slot’s side.Harry Redknapp’s 2024/25 season predictions TOP FOURARSENAL, MANCHESTER CITY, LIVERPOOL and TOTTENHAM  — and  I’ve got a really strong feeling for Arsenal this season. A few of Man City’s star players are getting a bit older. There’s been nothing between the two teams over the past two years.RELEGATIONEVERTON (18th), SOUTHAMPTON (19th), LEICESTER (20th) — I like Sean Dyche and Everton are a great club with brilliant, knowledgeable fans. They’re just badly run. They need to go down to rebuild to come back again. But the key is new owners.TOP SCORERERLING HAALAND — I can’t see anyone taking his crown off him. He’s a goal machine, isn’t he? If I can get him at evens, I might lump on!MOST ASSISTSMARTIN ODEGAARD — He’ll be the catalyst for Arsenal’s surge to the title. I can see it now. He’s a superb player and he makes it look so easy.CARABAO CUPTOTTENHAM — Ange Postecoglou will break Spurs’ trophy curse. Most big teams will mess about with this trophy, but Tottenham will go full steam.FA CUPLIVERPOOL — I fancy Arne Slot to stamp his mark on English football quickly and there’s few better ways to do it than lifting this famous old trophy.CHAMPIONS LEAGUEREAL MADRID — Carlo Ancelotti is bullish about their chances. He has said that with Kylian Mbappe, it’s the best team they’ve had for a long time.EUROPA LEAGUEMANCHESTER UNITED — Clubs seem to have stopped sneering at this competition. And Spurs and United should be going both barrels for it.CONFERENCE LEAGUECHELSEA — The Luxembourg champions could be dangerous! Joking aside, the Blues must win it. More

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      Liverpool vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Arne Slot leads Reds out at Anfield for first time

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      LIVERPOOL host Brentford in their first home match of the 2024/25 Premier League season.New Reds manager Arne Slot will lead his side out for a competitive game at Anfield for the first time this afternoon.Both Liverpool and Brentford got off to winning starts on the opening weekend, beating Ipswich and Crystal Palace respectively.TV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueLiverpool team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Salah, Jota, DiazBrentford team: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer, Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen, Mbuemo, Lewis-Potter, WissaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More