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      Man Utd join Rayan Cherki transfer battle but £19m Lyon star ‘has heart set on joining Premier League rivals’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to reports.Cherki, 21, will be allowed to leave his hometown club for around £19million this summer.Rayan Cherki has been attracting plenty of transfer interestCredit: GettyAt that price, Cherki has received plenty of interest from the Premier League.According to French outlet Le Progres, Man Utd are the latest club to join the race for the starlet’s signature.Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool are also said to be keen on signing Cherki this summer.GiveMeSport recently claimed that the attacker is particularly keen on joining Liverpool.READ MORE ON MAN UTDCherki has previously drawn strong interest from Paris Saint-Germain and a deal was thought to be close last summer.A move to Parc des Princes would have seen Cherki reunite with his former Lyon team-mate Bradley Barcola.PSG are not thought to be interested in Cherki this time around, however.Despite being just 21, Cherki has already appeared 185 times for Lyon.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe skilful dribbler has scored 29 goals and laid on 45 assists for his boyhood team.Cherki played and scored in both legs of Lyon’s Europa League quarter-final tie against Man Utd last month.Man United eye transfer for 15-year-old Lyon starlet Rayan Cherki as search for Europe’s top young talent continuesLyon were beaten 7-6 on aggregate following an extraordinary late United comeback.Following Lyon’s 2-0 final day victory over Angers at the weekend, Cherki posted a compilation video to his social media accounts.Thanking the fans in his caption, Cherki all-but confirmed his summer switch.Lyon are currently embroiled in financial difficulties.In March it was reported by French outlet L’Equipe that Lyon could be relegated to Ligue 2, should they not get their finances under control.High-earner Alexandre Lacazette is also set to leave this summer upon the expiry of his contract.Alexandre Lacazette is leaving Lyon this summerCredit: AFP More

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      Watch Mo Salah’s ‘miss of the season’ from yards out as Liverpool star is forced to wait for Prem records

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      MOHAMED SALAH produced the “miss of the season” during Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton.The soon-to-be crowned Player of the Season could have wrapped up another Premier League Golden Boot there and then.Liverpool forward Mo Salah missed a golden chance to score at Brighton on MondayFans have called Salah’s fluff the ‘miss of the season’ after the attacker rolled his shot wide from five yards outWith Liverpool leading 2-1 at the Amex, Salah had a huge chance laid on a plate from Cody Gakpo’s low cross in the 54th minute.The Egyptian, poised just seven yards from goal and almost dead centre between the empty posts, looked certain to score.But the Ballon d’Or contender dragged his shot wide, with Bart Verbruggen’s goal gaping.As the home crowd jeered, Salah sulked into net in frustration, with the commentator saying: “Wow. An unbelievable miss from a player of his standards.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt meant Salah’s quest to break the Premier League’s goal involvement record went on.Salah’s double against Southampton on 8 March took him to 27 goals and 17 assists in 29 matches, just three goal involvements short of the record of 47, held jointly by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.And after the footage went viral on social media, fans were equally in shock as they mocked one of the Prem’s greatest ever stars.One wrote: “What a miss! Don’t let this guy near the Ballon d’Or.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second quizzed: “Wow. How can Salah miss from two yards out 😂.”A third added: “Salah just stopped caring the moment Liverpool won the title.”Cheeky Mo Salah reveals Liverpool’s Premier League title felt way better without Klopp, Mane and FirminoSalah also looked certain to beat the record of 20 Prem assists in a season, jointly held by Arsenal’s Thierry Henry and Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne.But he has provided just one goal and one assist in eight matches, leaving him still one short of the goal involvement record and two short of the assist tally.Salah’s miss also appeared to upset many Fantasy Football managers, who had been banking on him to earn them points.One wrote: “Mo Salah has just missed the target COMPLETELY from yards out. I am so done bro. Nah I’m fuming!”Salah is still one short of the goal involvement record and two short of the assist recordSalah, currently on 28 Prem goals this season, has five more than his closest Golden Boot rival Alexander Isak.Isak will need to score a handful against Everton on the final day, while Liverpool hosts FA Cup champs Crystal Palace.Arne Slot’s champions were leading at the time of Salah’s miss thanks to earlier strikes from Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai. Those goals came either side of a first-half equaliser by Yasin Ayari.Read More on The SunTo rub salt into Salah’s wounds, Brighton hit back again to make it 2-2 when Kaoru Mitoma netted his third goal in four games in the 69th minute.The Seagulls, chasing European qualification, then secured all three points courtesy of a late goal from Jack Hinshelwood. More

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      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher reveal their XI of the season live on Sky Sports but can only agree on five players

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      GARY NEVILLE and Jamie Carragher waved goodbye to the Premier League season by rowing over their 2025 team of the year. The Sky Sports pundits could only agree on FIVE players on Monday Night Football, with host Dave Jones forced to play peacekeeper.Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have named their teams of the seasonAhead of the final day, Neville and Carragher gave out their end of season awards, as well as their teams of this campaign.The pundits agreed on five players in their sides, which were listed in 4-3-3 formations –  and that not one single member of Manchester United’s or Manchester City’s squads made the cut.One of those players was Daniel Munoz at right back – who Carragher hailed as “outstanding” and ideal for Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 set up.Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest’s Nikola Milenkovic got the nod in defence alongside Liverpool’s title-winning captain Virgil van Dijk.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile there were no agreements in midfield, both had Mohamed Salah on the right of attack and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak leading the line. Neville went first with the remaining players, picking Matz Sels in goal, after his “special” Nottingham Forest season. He picked out Liverpool target Milos Kerkez at left back, accepting that the Reds are likely to buy him, and Bryan Mbeumo at left wing.The Man Utd legend’s midfield trio was made up of Youri Tielemans, Bruno Guimaraes and Ryan Gravenberch. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCarragher also chose a Magpies midfielder, but picked out one of Guimaraes’ partners in Sandro Tonali, who has been a mainstay in a holding role in Newcastle’s Champions League push.The handbags came out when Carragher named Morgan Gibbs-White on the left and Myles Lewis-Skelly as that sided full back.Gary Neville reveals fear with Liverpool to become most successful English team everCarragher couldn’t believe that Neville ignored Lewis-Skelly from his XI, after naming the Arsenal teenager as the Young Player of the Year.Defending his Gibbs-White inclusion, Carragher said: “The league is missing a world class left winger.”Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz are not Sadio Mane or Eden Hazard. He could play there. Pep Guardiola likes him and that will do for me.”Neville also gave Arne Slot the best newcomer award, but voted for Nuno Espirito Santo as the manager of the season.With Liverpool wrapping up the title two weeks ago, the final Champions League places are all that’s left to play for.Arsenal secured their place in Europe’s elite competition with a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday.Read More on The SunThat leaves the Magpies, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Man City and Forest to battle it out for the remaining three positions on the final day.Meanwhile, Man Utd got the vote from both pundits as the biggest underachievers of the season, with Neville saying that winning the Europa League would be a “silver lining in a dark cloud”. More

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      ‘A very beautiful career is over’ – Liverpool legend retires aged 42 and announces next job

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      FORMER Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has announced his retirement from professional football.The 42-year-old, who currently plays for Como, will hang up his gloves for good following the club’s final match of the season against Inter Milan on Friday.Pepe Reina has announced his retirementCredit: GettyThe goalkeeper will hang up his gloves this weekCredit: GettyAnnouncing the news in a chat with Movistar+ this week, Reina said: “A very beautiful career is coming to an end, a very full life.”I feel very fortunate for what I’ve experienced. “It’s been many years… I didn’t expect it, but I think the time has come and I feel like bringing it to a close here.”Reina went on to reveal when he made the decision.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe continued: “I decided to quit last January. I spoke with my wife, and we decided together.”The satisfaction is that now I want it to end. Last summer there was a moment when I had a hard time, because I couldn’t find a project that excited me and I had that little thorn in my side.”I had more to offer and this year has been the one that has made me see that I am now empty, in the sense that I can no longer offer more to football from this position.”The Spaniard went on to add: “I am very fortunate. It has been a privilege.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Now you don’t value it so much, but when I look back we will continue to be one of the leading teams in history, I have been very lucky. I’ve shared a dressing room with some great people.”Reina kicked his professional playing career off in 1999 with Barcelona’s C team.The goalkeeper made almost 400 appearances for LiverpoolCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The TimesHe then went on to make his first team debut the following year and appeared 49 times for the La Liga giants.The goalkeeper moved on to Villarreal in 2002 and spent three years with the Spanish side, helping them qualify for the Champions League for the first time.From there, he then went on to join Liverpool and established himself as a club legend.Reina made 394 appearances for the Reds, kept 177 clean sheets and won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Supercup, narrowly missing out on the Champions League following a defeat to AC Milan in the 2006-07 final.A one-year stint at Bayern Munich followed his time in Merseyside and after that he joined Napoli.He went on to play for AC Milan, Lazio and enjoyed a loan spell with Aston Villa before making a return to Villarreal in 2022.But last year he decided to join former Spain team-mate Cesc Fabregas at Como.The goalkeeper has been limited to 12 appearances this season.Reina also enjoyed a successful international career with Spain.He was capped 36 times by La Roja and won the World Cup along with two European Championship titles.Read More on The SunAfter hanging up his gloves, Reina is set to return to Villarreal to become a coach.The goalkeeper is in line to take charge of the club’s Under-19s.Reina won the World Cup with Spain in 2010Credit: Reuters More

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      Gareth Bale lands new job in football ahead of Tottenham vs Man Utd Europa League final

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      GARETH BALE has landed a punditry job for Tottenham’s Europa League final against Manchester United. Spurs travel to Bilbao looking for their first piece of silverware since 2008 – with Bale having been a part of that League Cup winning side. Gareth Bale has landed a punditry job for Tottenham’ Europa League finalCredit: GettyThe Welsh Tottenham icon retired from playing in 2023 off the back of the winter World Cup. And he has enjoyed retirement by playing golf, modelling and doing the odd punditry gig for TNT Sports. That will continue tomorrow night after the broadcaster announced Bale will be part of their coverage team in Spain – where he spent nine years. The winger left Spurs for Real Madrid in 2013 in a then world-record transfer fee of £85million. READ MORE IN football He won three LaLiga titles and FIVE Champions League trophies in the Spanish capital. But his time in Madrid was marred with criticism about his attitude, despite 106 goals in 258 games. Tottenham play in their first European final since heartbreak defeat in the Champions League against Liverpool in 2019. And they were beaten by Manchester City in the 2021 League Cup final. Most read in FootballMan Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clashCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUnited meanwhile won the Europa League under Jose Mourinho in 2017 but lost in the 2021 final to Villarreal on penalties. Both Premier League struggles come into the game in horror form with Spurs 17th and United one place above and without a win in a club-record eight matches. Managers Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim are under mounting pressure with the European trophy seen as a way to soften their nightmare seasons.EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd, Spurs and ARSENAL fans take epic 32-hour ‘bucket list’ ferry trip to Bilbao for Europa League final More

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      Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag ‘prime candidate’ for return to former club after seven months unemployed

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      ERIK TEN HAG is one of the main candidates to replace Francesco Farioli at Ajax.The Dutchman has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in October.Erik ten Hag could return to AjaxCredit: GettyTen Hag previously spent four years at Ajax and won three league titlesCredit: EPABut he could now make a return to football with a former club.According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf this week, Ten Hag is one of the “main” candidates to replace Farioli as Ajax manager.The Eredivisie giants have already held talks with him and one other contender.Club technical director Alex Kroes this week told Dutch TV channel NOS that Ten Hag has been under consideration for a while.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “Erik ten Hag has been on the list for a long time. He is well-known, he did a fantastic job when he was here.”I spoke to him briefly on Sunday. He was in the Arena as a spectator.”Go Ahead Eagles manager Paul Simonis is the other person in the frame.The managerial search comes following the departure of Farioli, who resigned on Monday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAjax missed out on the Eredivisie title following a huge end-of-season collapse which saw PSV win it by a point.The Amsterdam-based club had led the table by nine points with five games to go, but went on to lose three and draw two.Ajax Manager Francesco Farioli in tears after Dutch giants lose Eredivisie title on final day of the seasonAnnouncing his exit, Farioli said: “The management and I have the same goals for the future of Ajax, but we have different visions and timeframes about the way we should work and operate to achieve those goals.”Given these differences in the principles and foundations of the project, I feel deep in my heart that this is the best moment to part ways.”In the wake of his departure, Ten Hag could make a triumphant return to Ajax.The manager left the Eredivisie club to join Man Utd in 2022 after winning three league titles, two KNVB Cups and the Johan Cruyff Shield.However, his time at Old Trafford lasted just over two years.Ten Hag was sacked in October with United in the bottom half of the Premier League table.During his time in Manchester, he won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup.Read More on The SunThe Red Devils arguably find themselves in a worse position now and currently sit 16th in the league.However, they still have the chance to win a trophy when they face Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday. More

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      Arsenal suffer another injury blow with Jurrien Timber set for surgery and a doubt to be ready for NEXT season

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      JURRIEN TIMBER is set to undergo an ankle operation — and is now in a race to be fit for the start of next season.The Arsenal full-back has been struggling for fitness in recent weeks and has been advised by the club’s medical team to go under the knife.Jurrien Timber will undergo ankle surgery and could miss the start of next seasonCredit: GettyHis last game was the 2-1 Champions League semi-final defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on May 7, missing the 2-2 draw at Liverpool and Sunday’s 1-0 home win over Newcastle.The hope is the Dutchman will be in the best position to hit the ground running next term as he targets a return for the start of the Gunners’ pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong from July 19.But he joins a long list of players on the club’s injury list.Although Kai Havertz made his return from a hamstring injury on Sunday, defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Takehiro Tomiyasu and striker Gabriel Jesus are still out of action, while William Saliba was subbed off at half-time against Toon with a thigh problem.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTimber has been one of Mikel Arteta’s most consistent and impressive performers this term, playing 48 times.He joined the club from Ajax for £34.5million in the summer of 2023, but missed most of that season after rupturing his ACL in the opening game.Ben White is now set to start at right-back for the final Prem game at Southampton on Sunday.Meanwhile, boss Arteta is preparing for a ruthless summer of incomings and outgoings this summer, having called on the Arsenal board to “do what they have to do” by providing  funds, with £60m-valued Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres a priority.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSArteta revealed that he will lose “four or five” members of a squad that he recently admitted was short of numbers at the start of the season.Those “four or five” include two loanees — Bournemouth keeper Neto and Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling. Mikel Arteta will be sacked by Christmas if Arsenal are not in top two, warns former Gunners starSterling is not expected to be extending his time at Arsenal, but remains in the dark over his future, with a lack of communication from parent club Chelsea.His loan has been viewed as a let-down, and Arteta has already moved on from the 30-year-old, opting against bringing him on against Newcastle.While Ethan Nwaneri, 18, has proved he can provide back-up for Saka on the right wing, Arteta will push to sign a left winger this summer, which will threaten starting spots for Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.Should top target Nico Williams — who has a £50m release clause — be signed from Athletic Bilbao, then Trossard could be moved on to raise funds, with the Belgian having just one year left on his current contract and heavily linked to a Saudi move.Kieran Tierney’s return to Celtic should be completed soon, with his deal expiring at the end of the term, while fellow left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has drawn interest from Borussia Dortmund after losing his place to academy star Myles Lewis-Skelly.The Ukrainian’s influence in the dressing room and positional flexibility is valued by Arteta, but again, with 12 months left on the 28-year-old’s deal, this could be a chance to cash in on a player they spent £35m on from City in  2022.Read More on The SunJorginho, 33, is understood to have already said his goodbyes, with his contract soon up and a chance to return to his birthplace Brazil to see out the rest of his career.And fellow midfielder Thomas Partey is in a similar position, but sporting director Andrea Berta is believed to be keen to explore a contract extension for the 31-year-old, even with a £51m deal agreed for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. More

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      Man Utd hold face-to-face talks with £30million Liam Delap as transfer race for Ipswich striker ramps up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly held face-to-face talks with Liam Delap over a £30million move from Ipswich.The striker, 22, has emerged as a top target for Ruben Amorim after banging in 12 Premier League goals this season.Man Utd have held face-to-face talks with Ipswich striker Liam DelapCredit: RexChelsea are also interested in snapping up Delap, who has an active £30m release clause following Ipswich’s relegation to the Championship.But the forward appears to be favouring an Old Trafford switch after holding direct talks with United chiefs.The Athletic reports Ipswich gave Delap permission to travel to Manchester after he came off the bench in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Leicester.It allowed United the opportunity to sell their vision to the ex-Man City starlet.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the Red Devils are yet to make a formal offer for Delap as they focus on Wednesday’s Europa League final.United are also looking to strengthen their frontline with the signing of Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.And it’s believed a deal is close with Cunha all-but agreeing personal terms.Again, United are yet to meet the Brazilian’s £62.5m release clause.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut internally, they have decided to trigger it once the season comes to an end as Wolves brace for an official approach.A host of other top forwards also remain on United’s shortlist.How Europa League final will be decided – four key Man Utd vs Tottenham tactical battlesViktor Gyokeres, who starred under Amorim at Sporting Lisbon, and Victor Osimhen, on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, remain options for the No9 position.Meanwhile, Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo is still in contention for a supporting role in attack.But for now, it’s Delap and Cunha who are leading the way for United at a combined cost of £92.5m. More