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      Man Utd ‘to pay Cunha’s release clause in weeks’ and have ‘agreed terms’ with Wolves talisman over transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have decided to pay Wolves star Matheus Cunha’s release clause after agreeing personal terms, reports suggest.Cunha, 25, has been among the most sought-after forwards ahead of the summer transfer window following a raft of impressive performances at Molineux this season.Manchester United have decided to pay Wolves star Matheus Cunha’s release clauseCunha is close to a move to Man Utd after agreeing personal termsUnited have made the striker a top target amid their search for a new hitman that will lead Ruben Amorim’s attack next term following some disappointing displays by Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.According to Relevo, Man Utd intend to pay the Brazil international’s asking price, which is worth a reported €62.5million (£53.6m), in the coming weeks.Cunha is keen to move to Old Trafford as he has reached a verbal agreement with the Red Devils.The same source claims things are moving so fast that the Brazilian is now “very close” to becoming a United player.Read More on Man UtdAmorim has already laid down some of the groundwork by talking to the club’s key target.The pair reportedly spoke at Molineux and were spotted conversing at Old Trafford after Wolves beat Man Utd 1-0 last week.However, Newcastle could rival their Premier League foes for Cunha come June.The Magpies’ boss Eddie Howe is said to be planning to use the centre-forward as support for star man Alexander Isak on the left flank.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCunha has amassed 17 goals and six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.This adds up to his total of 33 goals and 15 assists in 88 appearances ever since his arrival at Wolves from Atletico Madrid in 2023.Man Utd and Arsenal in Matheus Cunha transfer battle with Wolves star ready to make summer moveMan Utd are also said to be keeping tabs on other strikers, such as Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap. More

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      ‘Kinda weird’ – Unusual reason why Cole Palmer was spotted running out of Stamford Bridge emerges

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      CHELSEA star Cole Palmer left fans stunned when he was spotted running out of Stamford Bridge after Saturday’s match with Everton.The Blues’ supporters couldn’t believe the sight of Palmer, 22, – wearing a black hoodie with one phone on his ear and another in his hand – jogging away from the stadium in front of the crowd.Chelsea star Cole Palmer left fans stunned when he was spotted running outside Stamford BridgePalmer was running to collect a pair of boots at a petrol stationPalmer disappointed for Chelsea against EvertonA clip showing the bizarre incident made the rounds on social media and fans tried to understand what was going on.And it turns out the England international was in a hurry to meet a fixer to collect a pair of Prada shoes at a petrol station.A TikTok account from the delivery man posted a video of Palmer receiving the expensive footwear.In a video they explained the long journey to make the delivery: “I got a message late last night when I was in the Middle East. Read More on Chelsea”Touchdown in London this morning, had to sort everything out super last minute.”Caught a little bit of the game on TV. Listen, if you know how we do things here, we always deliver. Checking the pair out and making sure everything is all good.”He got absolutely swarmed by fans driving out the game. Here he is signing his match top for me, always super easy to deal with – and yeah guys, as always, sorted!”The news of what Palmer was up to has led to a mixed reaction from the Chelsea faithful.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOne fan tweeted: “Kinda weird that on a huge matchday Cole is thinking about shoes and not 3 points. Still love him but like.”Another commented: “Wait, what?”Fans beg Cole Palmer ‘never change’ as footage of Chelsea star asking waiter bizarre question emerges A third wrote: “First case where a footballer legitimately got a call and was in a hurry, and not just avoiding the fans?”This fan said: “What a lad.”And that one posted: “Just Palmer things.”Chelsea managed to pick up an important 1-0 win over Everton but Palmer continued his rotten run of form, earning the WORST rating in SunSport’s player ratings for the game.Nicolas Jackson’s strike was enough to earn the West Londoners the three points, but the forward put in a particularly poor display by his usually lofty standards.Another blank means the ex-Manchester City ace has now failed to score in his last 17 games.Chelsea player ratings vs EvertonBy Lloyd CanfieldENZO MARESCA watched on from the stands as Chelsea stole a 1-0 win at home to Everton. The game was shocked into life after 26 minutes when good pressure from the home side saw Nicolas Jackson take the ball on the turn and rifle it into the back of Jordan Pickford’s net, his first goal since returning from injury. It was by no means easy after they grabbed the opener though, as the Blues dominated possession but failed to add more goals to their tally.So who was to blame for another lethargic display? Did Cole Palmer finally show signs of improvement?Check out our Chelsea player ratings. More

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      Liverpool line up £50m Adam Wharton transfer as Crystal Palace and England star, 21, sets out conditions

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      LIVERPOOL will try to tempt Adam Wharton to quit Crystal Palace in a £50million-plus swoop.Anfield’s transfer team are focusing on the midfielder whose passing talent could make Arne Slot’s team tick.Liverpool will try to sign Adam Wharton this summerCredit: GettyWharton has established himself as a Premier League player of real promise since his move from hometown club Blackburn in 2024.And his ability to see the picture and deliver quick balls to attackers marks him out as a future elite star.Wharton, 21, could be interested in a return to his native north west but the snag will be whether he gets enough game time to keep him on an upward path.He forced his way into England’s Euro 2024 squad after joining Palace but has been frustrated by injuries this season, missing three months after a groin operation in November.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat has restricted his appearances in a campaign that should have seen him take off for club and country.If Liverpool can sell a plan to Wharton – especially with Champions League football available – then he may take the chance.Palace, facing huge interest in their players this summer, are sure to demand a huge fee for Wharton who still has more than four years left on his contract.Blackburn are also due a 15 per cent cut of profit over the £18m Palace paid up front for their former academy star 15 months ago.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBayern Munich and Real Madrid are also admirers but Wharton has not played often enough this season to make their interest concrete.Wharton has featured heavily since his return from injury, playing in every game since he got back fit.Mo Salah commits to Liverpool with new two-year contract More

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      Leicester face being leapfrogged by Rangers in chase for first-choice manager target Russell Martin

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      RUSSELL MARTIN is heading for a managerial tussle between Leicester City and Rangers.Martin, 39, is the first choice at relegated Foxes, as SunSport revealed last month, and the former Southampton chief is keen.Rangers and Leicester are set to battle for Russell MartinCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy hopes to continue as Foxes bossCredit: ReutersHowever, Scottish giants Gers have also shortlisted Martin, who played for them on loan and is very interested.Martin is waiting on the call from Ibrox, where the club is about to be taken over by an American group tied in with Leeds.Until the takeover is finalised, it is difficult to make a concrete offer to a boss.Leicester are also waiting for a few weeks before committing to their own change, so it is a case of who moves first for Martin.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLee Carsley has been linked with the Foxes – but the England Under-21 boss is not looking to work in the Championship.Current Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in the dark over his future.He has picked up just three wins as manager in 23 games.But he is keen to stay on, despite Sean Dyche also being tipped to join the King Power dugout.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSVan Nistelrooy said of his future: “It’s necessary to find alignment.”The quicker the better in the best interests for the football club.That’s what I’m urging.Jamie Vardy anounces he’s LEAVING Leicester in emotional video with striker left close to tears after 13 years”We need to be on the same page.”Over the past months, starting in February, I’ve had conversations with the board and the chairman. Later in March and recently as well.”The club knows where I stand.”I’ve always informed the club on the way I see things, the lessons learned now it’s clear it’s going to be in the Championship.”We can move on to that scenario. But I’m still waiting for the club to come back. That’s where it stands now.”I know what my plan is to move forward and bring the club back up with the people in this building.Read More on The Sun”There are 60-70 great professionals here who can move the club forward.”But I’m still waiting on that alignment.” More

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      Southampton 1 Fulham 2: Sessegnon nets dramatic winner to complete comeback as Saints still risk worst-ever Prem season.

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      SOUTHAMPTON may be already relegated, but they gave this a fair go.The Saints were four minutes away from avoiding the lowest-ever Premier League points tally.Fulham produced second-half comeback to boost hopes of European qualificationCredit: GettyRyan Sessegnon came up with the goods in the 92nd minuteCredit: RexClub captain Jack Stephens up the Saints 1-0 upCredit: ReutersEmile Smith Rowe’s deflected strike dragged the visitors levelCredit: ReutersBut Fulham produced second-half comeback to boost hopes of European qualificationClub captain Jack Stephens headed Southampton into an early lead in the 14th minute at St Mary’s.Before Emile Smith Rowe’s deflected strike dragged the visitors level in the 72nd.And Uefa Conference League-chasing Fulham’s persistence finally paid off.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRyan Sessegnon’s cracking header snatched a dramatic late winner in added time.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Newcastle SMASH Ipswich as Tractor Boys are relegated, Fulham BEAT Southampton late on

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      SATURDAY’S Premier League action has concluded after five thrilling matches.In the early kick-off, Chelsea beat Everton as Enzo Maresca’s Blues regained their position back inside the Champions League spots. Ipswich’s fate was officially sealed as they were relegated back to the Championship following a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle, as the Toon move up to third.Elsewhere, late drama saw Fulham beat Southampton 2-1 and Brighton scored twice at the death to overcome West Ham 3-2.And Wolves brushed aside already relegated Leicester with a 3-0 drumming.Follow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkAll over at Newcastle and so is Ipswich’s top-flight status.After a bright start, their ill-discipline left them with a mountain to climb in the second half following Alexander Isak’s penalty just before the break.Dan Burn and Will Osula made it three and now Ipswich can start planning for a promotion assault next term.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Thomas at St Mary’sDespair and yet another defeat for Southampton (2-1) after Emile Smith Rowe and Ryan Sessegnon score second-half goals to overturn Jack Stephens’ opener.It looked as if Saints would get the point they needed to avoid being bracketed with Derby County as the worst Premier League team ever, but Sessessgon struck in the 92nd minute.Copy linkCopiedFT: Southampton 1-2 FulhamAt half-time you wondered whether Southampton were going to get a long-awaited victory at St Mary’s.However, Fulham seemed to spark into life after the break and constantly looked a good threat when attacking.Smith Rowe got them back on level terms before Sessegnon grabbed a winner for Marco Silva’s side.Copy linkCopiedFT: Wolves 3-0 LeicesterA comfortable win for Vitor Pereira’s side who dominated this match from start to finish.Cunha was pulling the strings and he was simply too good for this Leiicester side to stop.Vardy missed a penalty for the visitors, following his social media comments, he may want to practice what he preaches in the future.Copy linkCopiedFT: Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich It is all over at St James’ Park and it is an emphatic win for returning boss Eddie Howe.Ipswich failed to register a single shot on target in this match, underpinning why they are getting relegated.The Tractor Boys have been treading water for some time in the Premier League and were severely out of their depth.Copy linkCopiedFT: Brighton 3-2 West HamWhat a second-half this was at the Amex Stadium.The Hammers dominated this game after the restart and managed to completely turn the game on its head.In the final stages of the game, The Seagulls threw caution to the wind and grabbed two late goals to seal victory.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 1-2 Fulham90+2. Finally the visitors have got the goal they craved.Traore has caused all sorts of problems since coming on for Fulham and it was his cross into the box that was headed home by Sessegnon.It looks like The Saints are heading for yet another defeat.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGoal – Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 3-2 West Ham90+5. What a turnaround by The Seagulls in this match.Brighton have a corner and Gruda works it to Baleba on the edge of the box.He drills a superb shot into the bottom corner as the Amex Stadium erupts deep into added time.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Carlos Baleba (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedWolves 3-0 Leicester85. Cunha has tormented The Foxes all afternoon.His ball into the box picks out the advancing Gomes, who drills a right-footed shot into the bottom corner of the goal.The Foxes look like they could do with the season ending as soon as the full-time whistle goes.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Rodrigo Gomes (Wolves)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 2-2 West Ham89. What a time to grab an equaliser.As a cross comes in, Gruda heads it back across goal and Mitoma arrives to head home from close range.West Ham have thrown away the chance for a win on the road very late on at the Amex Stadium.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at MolineuxThe unthinkable has happened – Jamie Vardy has missed from the penalty spot!Foxes legend Vardy is playing the first match of his farewell tour after announcing he will be leaving Leicester this summer.He has not scored for three months – but was presented with the perfect opportunity after tumbling under a challenge from Wolves keeper Jose Sa.Replays suggested the incident was more on Vardy than Sa, but ref Sam Barrott stuck with his decision.Vardy’s spot kick was a poor one though – and Sa could have thrown his cap on it.It would have brought Leicester back into the game though after Cunha left the Foxes standing again with a superb pass which allowed Strand Larsen to score his sixth goal in seven games.Looks like some fighting has broken out in the Leicester fans’ section.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse at St James’ ParkOne-way traffic now at St James’ as Newcastle continue to push for a third.Fair play to Ipswich, they are refusing to buckle and look to be fuelled by what they feel were the injustices of the first half.Jacob Murphy came closest to another goal but with had a host of subs now and the tempo has just slowed a little.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 3-0 Ipswich80. Game over at St James’ Park as Trippier’s cross is converted from substitute Osula.The Magpies have been rampant in this match, even when Ipswich had eleven players on the pitch.For the travelling fans, they will have a trip back home to ponder their relegation back to the Championship.Copy linkCopiedGoal – William Osula (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedBrighton 1-2 West Ham83. The Hammers would probably be looking at relegation themselves if it was not for Bowen.He lifts a cross into the back post and Soucek arrives to head home from close range.You felt this goal had been coming for some time now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Tomas Soucek (West Ham)Copy linkCopiedWolves 2-0 Leicester72. It is always nice to see karma deliver in football.The Foxes were awarded a penalty when Vardy took it around the Wolves’ keeper and went to ground.As the replay showed, Jose Sa did nothing wrong and the Leicester striker kicked him and went over.Vardy stepped up to take it and Jose Sa went the right way and made an impressive save to protect their clean sheet at Molineux.Copy linkCopiedPenalty saved – Jamie Vardy (Leicester)Copy linkCopiedPenalty to LeicesterCopy linkCopiedSouthampton 1-1 Fulham72. Iwobi plays a great ball into Smith Rowe in the box.He takes one touch to get it under control before clamly slotting home.No more than Fulham have deserved with their second-half performance.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham)Copy linkCopied More

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      Brighton 3 West Ham 2: Baleba screamer snatches dramatic last-gasp win after hosts trailed 2-1 with just MINUTE to play

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      CARLOS BALEBA last-gasp 30-yard rocket heaped more misery on Graham Potter who was booed at his old stomping ground.West Ham are now without a win in TWO MONTHS as Baleba won it at the death on 92 minutes to add to Kaoru Mitoma’s 89th minute equaliser.Carlos Baleba won it at the death with a rocket from distanceCredit: GettyTomas Soucek thought he had netted a late winner for West HamCredit: ReutersMohammed Kudus scored West Ham’s equaliserCredit: GettySoucek scored a diving header from Jarrod Bowen’s brilliant crossCredit: PAThe Hammers couldn’t quite believe their eyes as up to Mitoma’s leveller, they had been on the cusp of a precious win after a woeful recent run of form.Tomas Soucek found the net with an 83rd-minute diving header in front of the boisterous Hammers fans, who had been giving ex-Brighton boss Potter jip all game.They had been chanting in support of Niclas Fullkrug and his outburst after the club’s woeful loss at struggling Southampton last time out.Fans were singing “The German’s right, we’re f***ing s***e” and “get the German on the pitch” as they showed their support for Fullkrug.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe chants came after an early 12th minute wonder strike from Yasin Ayari which was then cancelled out by Mohammed Kudus on 48 minutes to give the Hammers a glimmer of hope.Ayari looks as though he will be a monster next season and he broke the deadlock with a rocket strike which melted into the top corner like a knife in butter.Alphonse Areola had no hope of stopping the screamer – which no goalkeeper in the world could stop.Brighton were at it again and a pinball machine-like series of passes fell to Matt O’Riley who drilled a low shot but it was scooped up by Areola.Most read in FootballUp the other end Bart Vebruggen leapt like a salmon to keep out a bullet header from Tomas Soucek which kissed the woodwork.Brighton looked like they had inflicted more misery on the Hammers when Simon Adingra appeared to have doubled the lead, but it turns out Mats Wieffer was offside in the build up and VAR concurred with referee Darren England’s decision.’Give Fullkrug the manager’s job’ – West Ham star launches expletive-laden rant at team-mates for ‘not playing football’All eyes were on Niclas Fullkrug, who came on after the break for James Ward-Prowse following his fiery out-burst and subsequent ticking off from Potter in the aftermath.There was an early chance for Brighton as Adingra fizzed a ball across the face of goal, but there’s no blue and white shirts to make the crucial touch.Queue chants of “Big f***ing German, he says what he wants” aimed at the struggling Hammers players.The players took it in their stride though and Jarrod Bowen threaded the ball through a pile of Brighton defenders, to Mohammed Kudus who fired home from the edge of the six-yard box.Fabian Hurzeler was left with his head in his hands over his side’s questionable defending.Brighton were knocking on the door as a string of menacing crosses fell into the box, with Ayari nearly slotting home before he lost his footing.Local lad Hinshelwood also had a go, sending a shot dipping and curling just over the crossbar.West Ham hit back though as a pin-point delivery fell to Soucek who guided the winning header on smack bang in front of a boisterous away end.Read More on The SunBut it was all square again when Brajan Gruda headed the ball back across the face of goal and Mitoma was there in the six yard box to nod past Areola.The Seagulls were 2-1 down just moments before but a moment of magic fBaleba has put them in front as the ball soared into the top corner, giving Ayari a run for his money.Yasin Ayari opened the scoringCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd star Andre Onana ‘in talks with and open to joining Neom SC’ after Saudi club’s promotion to nation’s Pro League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Andre Onana is keen to leave Old Trafford for Saudi club Neom SC.Onana, 29, has struggled in goal for United throughout the season following several clangers between the sticks.Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is keen to leave Old TraffordAccording to Foot Mercato, the keeper has opened talks with the newly-promoted Saudi Pro League club.The Cameroon international’s representatives and Neom officials are discussing a potential summer move with the player’s contract running until 2028.The Saudi outfit’s team has been deemed “concrete” and the Onana is interested in a potential move.That could see him linking up with Manchester City rival Kevin De Bruyne, who is also being targeted by the same club.Read More on Man UtdDe Bruyne announced his imminent departure from City in June when his contract runs out after 10 years at the Etihad.This comes after a turbulent campaign for the ex-Ajax star that saw him being left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad two weeks ago.Man Utd manager Amorim stated that he made that decision in order to help the Cameroonian shot-stopper rest.Onana had endured some tough weeks that also saw his wife, Melanie, falling victim of a violent street robbery in Alderley Edge recently.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe ex-Inter Milan star was reinstated for the next game against Lyon in the Europa League.If Onana leaves then the Red Devils are certain to look for a new No1 this summer.Ruben Amorim responds to question about dropping Andre Onana after disasterclass against LyonThe Manchester giants have already been linked with the likes of Porto’s Diogo Costa, Espanyol’s Joan Garcia and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More