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      Man Utd and Arsenal in transfer battle for two Olympiacos wonderkids but face fight with host of European giants

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are keeping tabs on two Olympiacos wonderkids ahead of the summer transfer window.Both teenage sensations are part of the Greek giants’ exciting new generation that won the Uefa Youth League with the Under-19s last season.Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Olympiacos wonderkid Babis KostoulasCredit: GettyChristos Mouzakitis is also being eyed by Man Utd and Arsenal along with a host of European giantsCredit: GettyBabis Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis were among the main protagonists of that historic triumph that saw them become part of the first ever Greek team to win a European title, shortly before the seniors conquered the Europa Conference League.Both of them were quickly promoted into Olympiacos’ first team under manager Jose Luis Mendilibar last summer.Highly-rated forward Kostoulas, 17, has so far amassed a total of six goals and two assists in 33 appearances with the Piraeus outfit this season.And rising midfield star Mouzakitis, 18, has registered two goals as well as four assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.Read More on FootballSunSport understand that their ongoing rise to prominence has led to interest from Man Utd and Arsenal, but both Premier League giants are facing competition from a host of European rivals.The pair are also being monitored by Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Juventus.Tottenham, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on Kostoulas, while SunSport can reveal that the Greece Under-21 international – soon to be a senior – has received interest from Spain.We can also report that Brighton, Wolves, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid are eyeing Mouzakitis.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe midfielder stood out during the international break as he made his first ever start with Greece in Scotland and helped his team climb up to League A in the Nations League with a stunning 3-0 win.Kostoulas missed out on a call-up by manager Ivan Jovanovic due to a hamstring injury he suffered three weeks ago.’He’s got a sense of humour’ – Sky Sports panel in stitches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s stunt in live TV interviewBut he is in contention for Sunday’s crunch derby against rivals Panathinaikos. More

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      Man Utd make contact with Olympiacos over wonderkid also chased by Arsenal but pair face stiff transfer competition

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      OLYMPIACOS wonderkid Babis Kostoulas is being eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal amid a stunning breakout season in Greece.Kostoulas, 17, burst onto the scene last term when he led the Piraeus outfit’s Under-19s to the Uefa Youth Cup.Manchester United made contact with Olympiacos over Arsenal target Babis KostoulasCredit: GettyKostoulas also received interest from Spain after Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A linksCredit: APThat made Olympiacos’ youth team the first ever Greek club to win a European title shortly before the seniors made history by conquering the Europa Conference League.The versatile forward was quickly promoted to the first team under manager Jose Luis Mendilibar and earned a place in the starting line-up.The Greece Under-21 international, who will soon be joining the senior national team, has so far amassed a total of six goals and two assists in 33 appearances with Olympiacos this season.That has led to interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa.Read More on FootballUnited have even made contact with the Greek giants, who are not keen to sell their most promising prospect this summer.Man Utd and other interested Premier League sides face competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and AC Milan.SunSport also understand there is interest from Spain for Kostoulas.This comes after last month’s reports suggesting Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the Greek teenage sensation.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordSunSport can’t confirm any interest from Real but the striker has certainly turned heads in LaLiga.Kostoulas was set to join Greece during the current international break for the Nations League play-offs against Scotland.’He’s got a sense of humour’ – Sky Sports panel in stitches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s stunt in live TV interviewHowever, the youngster didn’t make the cut due to a hamstring injury he suffered three weeks ago in the Europa League’s Last 16 first leg against Bodo/Glimt.However, SunSport understand the rising star will be in contention for Sunday’s crunch play-off derby against rivals Panathinaikos at Georgios Karaiskakis. More

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      Premier League TV fixtures released including match that could see Liverpool win title at bitter rivals

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      THE Premier League have confirmed their latest round of TV fixtures.Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea is among the matches to be moved for broadcast purposes, with the potentially crucial match now set to take place on Sunday, 4 May – kicking off at 4:30pm.Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool has been moved for TVCredit: GettyThe Reds are currently 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.Should they remain more than nine ahead of Arsenal going into the match at Stamford Bridge, Arne Slot’s side could win the title against the Blues live on Sky Sports.This would see the Gunners likely feel obliged to give them a guard of honour when they travel to Anfield the following weekend.Five other Matchday 35 fixtures have also been moved for TV.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManchester City’s home clash with Wolves will now take place on Friday, 2 May at 8pm, being broadcast on Sky Sports.Aston Villa vs Fulham has been selected by TNT Sports, to be shown at 12:30pm on Saturday, 3 May.Arsenal, who may still be involved in the title race, will host Bournemouth live on Sky Sports at 5:30pm on May 3.Ahead of Chelsea vs Liverpool, Sky will show Brighton vs Newcastle at 2pm on Sunday, 4 May.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOn Monday, 5 May, Sky Sports will broadcast Crystal Palace vs top four-chasing Nottingham Forest at 8pm.West Ham vs Tottenham remains a Saturday, 3pm kick off for now, but will be moved to Sunday, 2pm should Ange Postecoglou’s side reach the Europa League semi-finals.Inside Newcastle’s £3BILLION new stadium plans with St James’ Park project to rival Old TraffordIf Manchester United reach the Europa League’s final four, their trip to Brentford will also take place on the Sunday at 2pm.Should Spurs and Man Utd advance in the Europa League, only Brighton vs Newcastle, Leicester vs Southampton and Everton vs Ipswich will take place at 3pm on Saturday, 3 March. More

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      Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘agrees Real Madrid personal terms on £240,000-a-week, five-year contract’

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      LIVERPOOL star Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid on a five-year contract worth £240,000 per week.The right-back has long been on Real’s shortlist after becoming one of the world’s best ball-playing defenders.Trent Alexander-Arnold has struck personal terms to join Real Madrid this summerCredit: GettyHow Trent could look at the Bernabeu next seasonThe 26-year-old has won every trophy available for boyhood club Liverpool.And he looks set to add another Premier League title to his collection by the season’s end.But it will mark Alexander-Arnold’s final bit of business at Anfield.His Liverpool contract expires this summer, making him a free agent.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Sky Sports claims that he has now agreed personal terms with suitors Real on a bumper five-year contract.It’s reckoned Alexander-Arnold will pocket an annual salary worth £13million.That breaks down to around £240k a week – a tasty rise on his weekly £180k at Liverpool.However, he is also set to take home a lucrative signing-on fee.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWhile the star can boost his pay packet with a series of performance-related bonuses.The move will see Alexander-Arnold link up with pal Jude Bellingham, who fuelled rumours of Real Madrid’s free transfer approach earlier this season.Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training While the Spaniards could yet target more Premier League signings in Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.Alexander-Arnold’s impending move means he is finally set to call time on his Liverpool career after 21 years.He joined the Reds’ academy in 2004 aged just six years old.Alexander-Arnold worked his way through the youth ranks before making his senior debut in 2016.He quickly became a key figure and has since gone on to score 22 goals in 349 outings.The right-back has also won a host of trophies at Anfield, starting with the Champions League in 2019.That same year saw him add the Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup to his collection.While in 2020, Alexander-Arnold got his hands on a Premier League title.The FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Community Shield followed in 2022.Last season saw him collect another Carabao gold medal.READ MORE SUN STORIESFortunately for Liverpool, they already have a ready-made replacement in fellow Anfield academy star Conor Bradley.While the likes of Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah can also fill in there.Trent is set to link up with his close England pal BellinghamCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd injury boost as Amad Diallo hints at early comeback with cryptic Snapchat post

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a potential injury boost after Amad Diallo appeared to hint at an early comeback with a Snapchat post.The 22-year-old had been United’s best player this season until he suffered a setback last month.Amad Diallo has hinted at an early returnCredit: GettyThe ace was initially ruled out for the season with damaged ankle ligamentsCredit: Snapchat/coloelpopoDiallo damaged his ankle ligaments during a training session in mid-February and was ruled out for the rest of the season.It came as a major blow to Ruben Amorim, with Diallo stepping up as United’s best player with nine goals in 36 outings.The whizz had only just signed a new contract too.But Diallo has now given fans a glimmer of hope over his fitness return.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Ivory Coast star showed a picture of himself on Snapchat along with two emojis – an egg timer and a smiley face.It appeared to suggest that Diallo’s recovery is coming along well.But it remains to be seen whether he does indeed return before the end of the campaign.United are in dire need of some inspiration as they sit just 13th in the Premier League table.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAmorim’s men have won just ten of their 29 matches and are seven points off the top half with just nine games to go.Paul Scholes feels like Man Utd are ‘begging’ for money to build new stadium The Red Devils boss revealed there could soon be good news over Diallo’s availability.Amorim said: “Amad we will see in the last month.”I don’t want to say anything but I have the hope to have him before the end of the season.”Let’s talk (about the next game) and we’ll see.” More

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      Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri, 18, takes just 10 minutes to score in first start for England U21s with stunning goal

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      ARSENAL superstar Ethan Nwaneri scored just 10 minutes into his full debut for England U21s on Monday.The young forward, who turned 18 just last week, earned his first international call-up to the U21s earlier this month.Ethan Nwaneri scored 10 minutes into his England U21s debutCredit: GettyHe came off the bench for the Young Lions in their 5-3 defeat to France on Friday.And having impressed manager Lee Carsley in training, he earned his first start ahead of Monday’s clash with Portugal.England took an early lead in the friendly, with midfielder Hayden Hackney breaking the deadlock.But the advantage was extended in the 10th minute thanks to Nwaneri.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Arsenal ace received the ball around 40 yards out from goal before turning, cutting into the middle and curling a shot into the bottom-left corner.Gunners fans were quick to react to his strike on social media, with one person writing: “This boy is special.”Another commented: “That signature goal, you just know it’s HIM.”A third said: “How do you already have a trademark finish at 18??! Its insane.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesA fourth wrote: “Special talent.”While a fifth added: “This finish is just too easy for him, such a good player.”Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘calm and composed’ youngster Ethan Nwaneri for Champions League victory Fabio Silva got a goal back for Portugal at the 22nd minute mark.However, Ipswich star Omari Hutchinson restored England’s two-goal advantage late in the match.Additional strikes from Carlos Forbs and Jaden Philogene saw the Three Lions to a 4-2 win.On Nwaneri’s strike, Carsley said: “It’s definitely a finish that he’s got. Everyone knows exactly what’s going to happen but you just cannot stop it. He took his goal so well. But what we have to keep remembering is that he’s 18. Unbelievable, innit?“We just have to encourage these guys. It’s important the rest of the team support him as well, because I’m not sure it’s always going to be as progressive as it is. So it’s important that we’re there when things aren’t so well. But, God, what an impression he’s made.”Carsley, who is desperate to have the 18-year-old in his ranks when they head to Slovakia, added: “It’s important that we look after him and make sure that going to the tournament in the summer, is that the right thing?“Obviously, we’ll speak with Arsenal and make sure that they’re on the same page in terms of that decision making.” More

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      Ruben Amorim set to raid Sporting Lisbon for £35m Rashford transfer replacement who’s already flopped in Premier League

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      RUBEN AMORIM is planning a summer return to Sporting Lisbon – for £35 million-rated winger Trincao.The Manchester United boss has made signing a wide player a priority, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford unlikely to return to Old Trafford after their respective loans.Trincao won more admirers with two goals for Portugal vs DenmarkCredit: RexThe Sporting star is a target for at least four top clubsCredit: AlamyAnd Trincao, who scored twice for Portugal in Sunday’s 5-2 Nations League win over Denmark, is top of the United chief’s wanted list, after taking him to Lisbon during his days in charge.The 25-year-old once had a £400m-plus buy-out when he moved to Barcelona, but he never really cracked it at the Camp Nou and ended up with a season on loan at Wolves.After another one at Sporting, Amorim made it a permanent deal and his career took off after finally finding stability.Trincao is generally a left-footed right winger, but can play on either flank and has also been used through the middle.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNewcastle and Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on him.However, the biggest threat may come from Barca, who retain a buy-back option of little more than £20m.But Amorim hopes their previous working relationship, and the chance to link up with his old manager, will sway Trincao towards Old Trafford.Meanwhile, it’s reckoned United could up their asking price for Aston Villa loanee Rashford.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe striker has earned an England recall under Thomas Tuchel.And it was understood United were willing to offload the Mancunian, 27, at the end of the season for around £35m-£40m.Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew outBut now it’s claimed the 61-cap star could be valued at close to £60m.Ironically, it’s been suggested Rashford still dreams of joining Barcelona. More