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      Inside Man Utd’s marginal gains on pre-season tour with stars given special sleep and meal windows & told when to drink

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are going to extraordinary lengths to ensure they get their players’ best performances on their tour of the USA.Sir David Brailsford always emphasised the search for marginal gains in his successful time as the head of British cycling.New signing Leny Yoro touches down in CaliforniaCredit: GettyVictor Lindelof is facing increased competition this seasonCredit: GettyAmad Diallo will hope to continue his riseCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen looks in high spirits on the planeCredit: GettyCasemiro did not end the season wellCredit: GettyAs United new part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s right hand man, he is bringing that into Old Trafford – even if it is just to offset jet lag from a 12 hour flight from Manchester to Los Angeles.The team play their first game of the tour on Saturday against Arsenal and have been put on a strict regime to ensure the travel does not affect their performance at the SoFi Stadium, which will be a 70,000 sell-out.It includes:Each player being given a plan with designated sleep and meal windows.Bespoke meals have been designed by the performance chef and nutrition team.Players have been given a hydration plan to avoid any risk of dehydration and individually tailored compression garments to increase blood circulation.Training has been specifically scheduled to support players to shift their body clocks with considerations made around exposure to light at the right time of day.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSDuring his time in charge of British cycling, Brailsford made it clear how important it was to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of being the best.Back in 2015 he said: “We were precise about food preparation. We brought our own mattresses and pillows so our athletes could sleep in the same posture every night. “We searched for small improvements everywhere and found countless opportunities. “Taken together, we felt they gave us a competitive advantage.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRatcliffe and Brailsford have already undergone a full review of how United is run which is leading to 250 redundancies at the club.They are making major improvements to the training ground, and work is also taking place on Old Trafford, including a new-look tunnel for the players to run out from at the corner of the Sir Bobby Charlton and Stretford End stands.Check out the stats for the £59m midfielder Man Utd have agreed personal terms withUnited are in a panic over their full-back situation with less than a month to go to the start of the new season.The club have flown out to Los Angeles without Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia.And while Aaron Wan-Bissaka is there, United are actively trying to sell him.Shaw and Dalot are having extended breaks after taking part in the Euros.However, there are concerns over Shaw’s long-term fitness.Antony needs a big pre-season to earn a first-team spotCredit: GettyRasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay enjoy the flightCredit: GettyMason Mount needs to put his injury woes behind himCredit: GettyMan Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.He played in the latter stages of the Euros for England but that was his first taste of football since February.Dalot was one of the club’s most consistent performers last season.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd as it stands, he will begin the season on the right with Shaw on the left.But there is no recognised back-up on either side with the club trying to sell Wan-Bissaka, who is in the final year of his contract.  More

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      Arsenal vs Bournemouth LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Gunners meet Premier League rivals in USA for pre-season clash

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      ARSENAL kick start their pre-season preparations with a friendly today against Premier League rivals Bournemouth in the USA.Mikel Arteta’s side returned to training this week ahead of flying across the pond on Sunday for their American tour, and the Cherries represent their first task.Kick-off time: 3.30am BSTSteam/TV: Arsenal.comArsenal XI: Hein, Timber, White, Heaven, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Salah, Nwaneri, Vieira, Nelson, NketiahBournemouth XI: Neto, Aarons, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Scott, Cook, Tavernier, Faivre, Anthony, SolankeGOAL BOURNEMOUTH!Semenyo equalises via a wicked deflection!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth71. The set piece comes to nothing.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 BournemouthCLOSE!71. Odegaard strikes from 30 yards from that free kick and Neto at full stretch dives across to tip it wide.Some effort. Corner to the Arsenal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth70. Cook – who had a bit of a run-in with with Nketiah when he was on – sends Jesus flying with a tackle.It’s the latest in a few meaty challenges in this second period.The pair come together and Cook gives the Brazilian a slap as if to say ‘apologies, come on’. The referee shows him a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth68. Another huge Bournemouth chance, another tremendous save from Hein!Jebbison receives a clever forward pass and his tidy flick forces Rekik to slip at the crucial time.Quattara is clean through and strikes from the edge of the box but Hein stays big and makes a big save!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth64. Dominic Solanke’s evening is over. He’s one of three Bournemouth changes.OFF: Faivre, Scott & SolankeON: Billing, Jebbison & ChristieCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth63. Mikel Arteta makes seven changes as we hit the hour-mark in California.Among them, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Jorginho come on.OFF: Partey, Timber, Nketiah, Vieira, Nelson, Heaven, Lewis-SkellyON: Jorginho, Zinchenko, Rekik, Sagoe JR, Kiwior, Jesus, TrossardCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth61. Great play from Quattara to get to the byline down the right and he clips a clever ball into the box.Vieira retreats to volley it clear away from the three Bournemouth men in the box.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth60. Bournemouth have stepped it up a bit here. Solanke receives a pass on the edge of the box and manages to evade two challenges before striking at goal. It flies a yard over, he’ll be disappointed with that.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth57. Good build-up from Bournemouth.It’s worked down the right and Quattara beats Lewis-Skelly in a race to retrieve it.He cuts inside and tries to bend a shot beyond Hein but the keeper claims comfortably.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth54. Odegaard’s attempted cross is deflected towards goal but Neto comes off his line to claim.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth53. Lunging tackle on halfway by Timber on Kerkez.It doesn’t look like he catches the Bournemouth man, who flies into the air but it was a bit wild.He picks up a yellow card.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth50. The referee stops the delivery coming in, having to speak to White a couple of times.As is maybe predictable, he blows for a free kick as the ball heads into the area.But Neto is absolutely raging at White, who challenged for the ball as it came into the area. He’s on the edge of his area pointing furiously in White’s direction who trudges back to halfway.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth49. Arsenal win a corner after Odegaard’s first involvement sees the Gunners almost in behind.Nelson heads over for the in-swinging delivery.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth47. Immediate chance to level for Bournemouth!Solanke brings the ball down on his chest really well on the edge of Arsenal’s box. He feeds Faivre on the right who is coming in on his left foot, looking to curl into the far corner.But it’s tame and straight at Hein. Solanke not happy not receiving the return pass.Copy linkCopiedHalf time subsMartin Odegaard replaces Salah for Arsenal and takes the captain armband.Bournemouth with a triple change:OFF: Tavernier, Anthony & AaronsON: Semenyo, Smith & QuattaraCopy linkCopiedBack underwayThe second half is underway as both sides go to their bench.News of those changes to come.Copy linkCopiedPlayers emergingThe Bournemouth players are out first for this second half.A quick couple of shuttle runs to get the legs moving for the second period.Arsenal follow a couple of minutes later – and it looks like Martin Odegaard will join the action.Copy linkCopiedReminderNo matter what plays out in this second period, we’ll finish the game with a penalty shoot-out!Copy linkCopiedGunners ahead at the breakA youthful Arsenal side lead Bournemouth by a goal to nil at the interval.The goal coming after 18 minutes, with more good play from Reiss Nelson down the left. He stood a cross up with his left foot to the back post where Fabio Vieira came in and volleyed expertly, low and hard into the bottom corner.Eddie Nketiah had another couple of opportunities for the captain for the night hasn’t really trouble Neto in the Bournemouth goal.Dominic Solanke came closest for the Cherries. He had a shot blocked just after the opening goal.But his best chance came after a high press and when receiving the ball inside the area, he sent Lewis-Skelly with a sublime turn before smashing at goal, only to see it smashing the bar and bouncing away.Hein in the Arsenal goal getting a slight touch to that in what turned out to be a stunning save.Chances at both ends though and played at a real pace.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 1-0 BournemouthThe referee brings the first half to a close in Los Angeles.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth45+1. Free kick to Bournemouth on the left, arounf 35 yards from goal.A final chance to load the box in this half as Cook’s delivery is headed clear by Timber.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth44. Solanke is adjudged to have fouled Lewis-Skelly from that delivery. One minute added.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth43. Great centre forward play from Solanke which almost brings the equaliser!He is on the shoulder and collects a ball over the top on the left side of the area.Solanke holds it up well and then slides in Kerkez making the underlapping run. His cross almost finds one of the three darting Bournemouth attackers in the middle but Timber is there to nod it behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Bournemouth41. Cracking run from Timber, through the heart of the Bournemouth team.A glimpse of what to expect this season…He feeds Nketiah on the edge of the box, who works the ball onto his right foot and fires low and hard at goal which Neto collects down to his left.Copy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd make major change to pre-season tour after Kobbie Mainoo injury and Christian Eriksen complaints

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have tweaked their pre-season tour squad after Kobbie Mainoo suffered an ankle injury in America last year.United will be returning to the United States this summer to play a series ​of matches against top-tier opposition in preparation for the ​2024/25 season.Some major changes to the schedule have occurred after Kobbie Mainoo was left seriously injured during last summer’s pre-season tourCredit: GettyMason Mount has started in both of United’s first two pre-season tour gamesCredit: PAAs such, United have recognised the importance of giving players more rest by reducing the amount of travelling this summer.It was no secret that the Red Devils suffered from an unfathomable amount of key injuries last season.United are spending two fewer nights away and will play a total of six pre-season games, compared to eight last summer.This includes the Community Shield against Manchester City on August 10, as well as travelling 1,622 fewer air miles.READ MORE ON MAN UTDChristian Eriksen appeared to voice the frustration of many players during last year’s pre-season United States tour.The Denmark midfielder said: “There’s been a lot of games and too much travelling, to be honest.”United’s game in Houston, where they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid at the NRG Stadium, involved a 2,626-mile, whistle-stop round trip from their base in San Diego.Mainoo would suffer an ankle injury in that game which ruled the midfielder out for four months until late November.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMan Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.This was deemed a step too far among fans, after the players seemed overworked and exhausted come the start of the Premier League campaign.This time round Erik ten Hag has vowed to better prioritise recovery.Who is Manchester United’s new striker Joshua Zirkzee? (1)United will do all their training at the University of California campus in Los Angeles, where they are due to play Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium on Saturday.Ten of United’s senior squad will also miss the tour entirely after their exploits at Euro 2024 and the Copa America.Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho, who won the Copa with Argentina in the US, are enjoying time with their families.Mainoo and Luke Shaw, who were part of the England team beaten by Spain in the Euro final, are also entitled to three weeks’ mandatory holiday.The same also applies to new signing Joshua Zirkzee, who was part of the Netherlands squad beaten by England in the Euro semi-finals.And winger Facundo Pellistri, who was in the Uruguay side that lost to Colombia in the last four of the Copa.Meanwhile, the Red Devils lost their first pre-season game in Norway after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg, but beat Rangers 2-0 last weekened.Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.Gareth SouthgateEnjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.Kieran McKennaTalks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.Roberto De ZerbiAllegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.Thomas FrankBrentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.Marco SilvaFulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.Mauricio PochettinoFell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.Thomas TuchelMade a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.Ruben AmorimSporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.Roberto MartinezPortugal manager was considered in the early stages. More

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      Rasmus Hojlund given new Man Utd shirt number in hint at what Joshua Zirkzee will be

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has been given a new Manchester United shirt number for the upcoming season.The change has also provided a hint at what number new signing Joshua Zirkzee will wear.Rasmus Hojlund has been handed a new shirt number by Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe Danish striker will wear the number nine shirt this seasonCredit: Manchester United via InstagramUnited confirmed on social media that Hojlund will have a new squad number for the upcoming campaign.The Danish striker was unveiled as the club’s new No9 alongside the words: “Ready to lead the line.”United also shared a snap of a smiling Hojlund holding up his new shirt with the caption: “Let’s cook.”Hojlund inherits the famous shirt from Anthony Martial, who left Old Trafford following the expiry of his contract.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNotable players to wear the shirt for United in recent years include Dimitar Berbatov and Andy Cole.The Red Devils had handed Hojlund the number 11 shirt following his arrival from Atalanta last summer.He previously wore nine for Austrian side Sturm Graz prior to his move to Italy.Hojlund has also been included in Erik ten Hag’s 29-man squad for their USA tour.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 21-year-old scored 16 goals in 43 appearances during his debut season in England, as well as providing two assists.New signing Zirkzee could now inherit the number 11 from Hojlund as he awaits his squad number.Leny Yoro plays incredible cross-field ball during Man Utd’s pre-season win over RangersThe Dutch forward completed a £36.5million move from Bologna earlier this month.Zirkzee wore 11 during his first season with the Serie A side before switching to the number nine.He also donned the number 32 at Bayern Munich, which has been available since Sam Johnstone left United in 2018.Joshua Zirkzee could inherit the number 11 shirt from HojlundCredit: Getty More

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      Kalvin Phillips set to be offered career lifeline as Man City outcast ‘wanted by Premier League rivals in loan transfer’

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS is wanted on loan by a Premier League club this summer, according to reports.The midfielder could be handed a career lifeline by securing another move away from Manchester City.Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a loan target for EvertonCredit: GettyPhillips spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham.All season, across both clubs, he made just 12 Premier League appearances before being left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024.The 28-year-old, who still has four years remaining on his City deal, remains keen to secure a move in search of regular first-team action.Phillips is understood to be desperate to regain his place in the Three Lions squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to talkSPORT, the former Leeds man has emerged as a target for Everton as they look to replace Amadou Onana.The Belgian international completed a £50million move to Aston Villa on Monday.Financial constraints mean the Toffees would only be able to make a loan proposal for Phillips, though, the report adds.Fulham are also monitoring the situation following Joao Palhinha’s move to Bayern Munich.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhillips is currently in the USA with City for their pre-season tour and played in their friendly defeat to Celtic on Tuesday.The Premier League champions are set to play matches against AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea before returning to England in August.Where next for Kalvin Phillips?Speaking after the match against Celtic, Pep Guardiola admitted he is unsure on Phillips’ future at the Etihad Stadium.The City boss explained: “We’ll see. He’s training really well, he made a really good first half against Celtic.”He came from an injury, that’s why we didn’t want to give him more minutes. But we’ll see, he knows the situation.”Phillips played in Manchester City’s friendly loss to Celtic on TuesdayCredit: AFP More

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      Forgotten Chelsea wonderkid whose move landed Blues with transfer ban set to continue career in IRAN at 33

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      FORMER Chelsea wonderkid Gael Kakuta is set to become football’s new Prince of Persia… by joining a club in IRAN.The Blues landed a fine and transfer ban when signing the French-born winger from Lens in 2007.Gael Kakuta of DR Congo during the CAF Africa Cup of NationsCredit: GettyOnce dubbed the most gifted player of his generation, he spent eight years at Stamford Bridge.Kakuta, 33, also had loan spells with Fulham and Bolton.The DR Congo international is under contract with French Ligue 2 side Amiens until 2026.But Kakuta is now reportedly poised to sign a two-year deal with top Iranian club Esteghlal.READ MORE IN football They have opened talks with the Lille-born ace, and he is thought keen to swap his third spell with modest Amiens for a move to Tehran.Football is hugely popular in Iran, with the national team regularly qualifying for World Cup finals.Esteghlal finished runners-up in the Persian Pro League last season, and have been national champions nine times.Nicknamed the Blue Boys, they play at the 78,000-capacity Azadi Stadium.Most read in FootballKakuta made 16 senior Chelsea appearancesCredit: Graham Hughes – The TimesCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea pre-season tour squad and notable absenteesGoalkeepers: Robert SanchezMarcus BettinelliEddie BeachLucas BergstromDefenders: Reece JamesMalo GustoJosh AcheampongWesley FofanaAxel DisasiTosin AdarabioyoBenoit BadiashileLevi ColwillBen ChilwellRenato VeigaMidfielders: Carney ChukwuemekaRomeo LaviaLesley UgochukwuKiernan Dewsbury-HallAndrey SantosForwards: Nicolas JacksonChristopher NkunkuRaheem SterlingMykhailo MudrykNoni MaduekeArmando BrojaTyrique GeorgeMarc GuiuAngeloNotable absentees: (Internationals)Cole PalmerConor Gallagher Enzo FernandezMarc Cucurella(Left out ahead of possible loan/sale)Romelu LukakuOmari Kellyman Alfie Gilchrist Bashir Humphreys Cesare Casadei David Datro Fofana Deivid WashingtonDjordje PetrovicEsteghal would be the THIRTEENTH different club of Kakuta’s nomadic career.The 73-cap France youth international has played in Holland, Italy, Spain and China as well as his birth country and England.He made 16 senior Chelsea appearances, and also played handfuls of top-flight games for Fulham and Bolton.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targets More

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      Premier League winner and ex-Cristiano Ronaldo team-mate in shock talks for debut boxing fight

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      MISFITS BOXING are in talks with a Premier League title winner and former team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo over a shock fight.YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and music mogul Mams Taylor co-founded the platform as a home to celeb-style crossover bouts.Patrice Evra, Cristiano Ronaldo, Danny Simpson and Paul Scholes celebrate in 2007Credit: GettyAnd promoter Taylor has talked up the possibility of welcoming footballers into the Misfits scene.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney admitted he was even in talks to do so – before turning it down to focus on management. But SunSport understands Danny Simpson – who played with Rooney and Ronaldo at United – is negotiating a fight with Misfits. Simpson, 37, is eager to cross over to the ring despite never actually announcing his retirement from football. READ MORE IN boxing As of last year, he was training with non-league Macclesfield while also returning to United to work on his coaching badges. He is a regular on MUTV having come through their academy before spending four years there as a professional between 2006–2010.In that period under the great Sir Alex Ferguson, the full-back only made eight appearances and spent time out on loan.But Simpson was part of the famous Leicester side that beat 5,000-1 odds to win the Premier League title in 2016.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe defender was playing for Bristol City until his contract was ripped up by mutual consent in March 2022. Misfits have had stars from the social media, MMA and boxing world compete on their shows. I walked away from pro MMA career to become Conor McGregor’s photographer… now he’s helping me make Misfits Boxing debutAnd Simpson would not be the first to trade the pitch for the ring.Curtis Woodhouse played in the Prem but switched to boxing in 2006 despite having no amateur background. He had 31 pro bouts – even winning the English and British light-welterweight titles – while playing football part-time. Woodhouse’s last fight was in 2017 beating renowned and celebrated journeyman Lewis van Poetsch. Leon McKenzie was another to have played in the English top-flight for the likes of Crystal Palace and Norwich. McKenzie is the son of British and European title holder Clinton and nephew of three-time world champ Duke.So after his playing days stopped in 2013, he also moved into boxing making his super-middleweight debut that year. McKenzie amassed a record of eight wins, two losses and one draw before hanging up the gloves in 2017 aged 39. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing currently have former Accrington Stanley midfielder Paddy Lacey signed. Lacey still plays for Welsh top-tier side Flint Town United but is 10-0 as a middleweight boxer. Despite the successful switches – it does not work out for everyone.Rio Ferdinand infamously tried to turn pro aged 39 but was denied a British Boxing Board of Control licence in 2018.Ferdinand’s former team-mates Wes Brown and Simpson both train at the same Punchline Boxing Gym in Macclesfield. READ MORE SUN STORIESSimpson has been in boxing training as far back as 2020 with an eye now on a debut bout.The player’s reps and Misfits Boxing have been contacted for comment. Danny Simpson in the boxing gym training More

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      Ben Chilwell ‘leads shock Chelsea transfer list with future of England star and fellow key man far from certain’

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      BEN CHILWELL could be among Chelsea’s top candidates to be sold during the summer transfer window.The Blues are planning a significant clearout following two years under Todd Boehly’s ownership, which has already seen them splashing over £1billion on transfers alone.Chelsea star Ben Chilwell could be on his way out of Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyChelsea’s starting goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic could also leaveCredit: AlamyAccording to The Athletic, the West Londoners are set to offload a number of players, including a few key man from last season.The report claims the compatibility of Chilwell, 27, with new manager Enzo Maresca’s style is “less than clear”.The full-back is one of Chelsea’s highest earners and the club could be open to selling him if the price is right.However, the England international’s injury record could have a negative effect in the transfer market.Read More on ChelseaDjordje Petrovic, meanwhile, appears an even more likely candidate to be sold, despite playing as Chelsea’s No1 last season under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.There are doubts about Petrovic’s ability to play in the way Maresca demands, and his impressive performances last term have club chiefs believing they could make a profit this summer.Conor Gallagher’s situation continues to be unclear as there is an equal chance of a departure and a contract renewal.Gallagher has 12 months left on his contract and is expected to join the team for the pre-season tour in the US while various Premier League clubs continue to monitor his situation.Most read in FootballKepa Arrizabalaga could be on his way out after an unsuccessful loan stint at Real Madrid as Al-Ittihad continue to hold talks after having an opening bid rejected.Chelsea are also expecting to receive good news from Napoli, with the Italians seeing Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.Chelsea stars board flight to California for pre-season tour of USAnd Lens have expressed interest in Malang Sarr during the summer transfer window.Chelsea would only consider permanent deals for Kepa, Lukaku and Sarr due to their sizeable wages.Lesley Ugochukwu, Harvey Vale and Leo Castledine have all been earmarked for loan moves.Trevoh Chalobah, who was left out of the pre-season squad, Armando Broja, Cesare Casadei and David Datro Fofana could all be sold if acceptable offers arrive. More