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      Arsenal leave 10 stars at home for pre-season US tour as they prepare for five clashes including Man Utd and Liverpool

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      ARSENAL have jetted off to their pre-season tour of the US without a host of first-team talents.The Gunners are taking on Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool across the pond.Arsenal pose at Stansted Airport ahead of their pre-season tourCredit: GettyMartin Odegaard gets ready to board the planeCredit: GettyGabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber look ready for the runwayCredit: GettyFabio Vieira does his best blue steelCredit: GettyThomas Partey will hope to avoid a repeat of his injury problemsCredit: GettyPlenty of youngsters will be given the chance to impress with 10 stars not in the initial group.Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz will join the squad on July 25 after being given an extra rest due to their Copa America and Euro 2024 runs.Kieran Tierney (hamstring) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) both miss out due to injury and will work on their rehab in London.England trio Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka are skipping the whole tour after making the Euros final.READ MORE ON ARSENALSpain keeper David Raya and William Saliba, who shone on France’s run to the semi-finals, will also link up with their team-mates when they return from the US.Skipper Martin Odegaard is involved, with Ben White, Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber joining him on the trip.White has already impressed fans who spotted the massive weights he was lifting in the gym.Euro 2024 stars Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko all made the journey.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEmile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson were pictured with the team before flying out.Karl Hein is the most senior goalkeeper. He is joined by new arrivals Tommy Setford and Lucas Nygaard, as well as youngster Alexei Rojas.Fans baffled as Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joins Sky Sports’ commentary team for England’s CRICKET matchArsenal’s first game is against Bournemouth at LA Galaxy’s Dignity Health Sports Park in the early hours of Thursday morning UK time.They then take on United at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday.The clash with Liverpool is on August 1 in Philadelphia.On their return, the Gunners face Bayer Leverkusen on August 7 and Lyon four days later.Arsenal pre-season tour squad and notable absencesGoalkeepers: Karl Hein, Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, Alexei Rojas.Defenders: Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jurrien Timber, Josh Nichols, Jakub Kiwior, Ayden Heaven, Omar Rekik.Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Jorginho, Michal Rosiak, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Ethan Nwaneri, SalahEddine Oulad M’Hand, Jimi Gower.Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Charles Sagoe Jr, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah.Missing players: Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, William Saliba, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz.Wonderkid Tommy Setford joined Arsenal this summerCredit: GettyJorginho and Ben White head for the planeCredit: GettyEmile Smith Rowe shows off his sleeveCredit: GettyLucas Nygaad and Karl Hein are part of a young goalkeeper groupCredit: GettySunSport exclusively revealed that Arsenal have made a new bid for Wolves keeper Dan Bentley — and hope to clinch the deal.The Gunners are now talking about a move building up to £300,000 for the former Brentford and Bristol City stopper.READ MORE SUN STORIESWolves want £1million but the clubs are now closer to finding a compromise.There are expected to be several more incomings and outgoings for the Emirates club with Smith Rowe and Nketiah linked with exits.Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah were in high spiritsCredit: GettyArsenal will play three games across the pondCredit: GettyArsenal pre-season fixturesJuly 25 – Bournemouth (Los Angeles)July 28 – Man Utd (Los Angeles)August 1 – Liverpool (Philadelphia)August 7 – Bayer Leverkusen (Emirates Stadium)August 11 – Lyon (Emirates Stadium) More

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      Glamorous Man Utd Wag Cam Reading shows off her incredible curves after summer holiday with partner

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      SCOTT McTOMINAY and his partner Cam Reading enjoyed a summer of love in Marbella before the new season kicks off. McTominay and the Scotland squad had an early exit from Euro 2024 after failing to get out the group stage. Scott McTominay’s partner Cam ReadingCredit: InstagramCam showed off snaps from her Marbella holidayCredit: InstagramShe poses in a black dress with a palCredit: InstagramCam and McTominay enjoyed a summer break after the EurosCredit: InstagramCam is all smiles in a green bikiniCredit: InstagramCam and McTominay with friends on a night outCredit: InstagramBut the Manchester United midfielder got over it with a couple of summer holidays. In early July, they were pictured together enjoying a meal out in Turkey.They finished the month in sunny Marbella where Wag Cam showed off her curves in a series of Instagram snaps. She posed in a black and whites dresses, smiled for the camera in a green bikini and beamed next to McTominay.READ MORE ON WAGSThe couple are believed to have been dating since 2022.Cam has cheered on from Old Trafford before and flew out to Germany to watch McTominay in action during the Euros. But she could be prepared to support her partner for a different team with McTominay linked with a move away from United. Galatasaray’s vice-president previously revealed the Turkish club’s interest in the player.Most read in FootballAnd Fulham also saw a bid rejected by Fulham at the start of the transfer window. As revealed by SunSport, Tottenham are the latest interested in the Scottish international but United are holding out for £40million. Scroll down for more pictures of Cam…Cam often wows in a bikiniCredit: InstagramShe regularly posts stunning pictures from holidayCredit: Instagram @camreading_She is a model and influencerCredit: INSTAGRAM @camreading_She has 34k followers on InstagramCredit: @camreading_She has been dating McTominay since 2022Credit: Instagram @camreadingThey met Ed Sheeran together after one of the musician’s showsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/camreading_/ More

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      Ex-England star baffled at incorrect answer to question involving him on The Chase that leaves Bradley Walsh speechless

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      HYSTERICS erupted on The Chase and from an-England star online – over an amusing football question and especially the contestant’s answer.Host Bradley Walsh doubled over in laughter – and that was just when he read the QUESTION out.Presenter Bradley Walsh couldn’t believe the contestant’s replyChaser Paul Sinha joked the competitor was ‘stitched up’The presenter of the popular ITV quiz show could then barely contain himself when he heard the first multiple-choice alternative to the answers.And Walsh, a former Brentford reserves goalkeeper, almost toppled over with mirth when a guest on the ITV quiz actually selected that option.The TV host was clearly tickled even just divulging the question.The contestant was asked to choose which footballer was the subject of a well-known chant – one that’s particularly famous on Merseyside.READ MORE TOP STORIES”He’s big, he’s red, he’s feet stick out the bed,” Walsh said.But discovering Peter Reid was the first alternative rendered the 64-year-old speechless – as he cracked up and held his head in his hand.Everton legend Reid, 68, who won 13 caps, was a 5ft 8ins midfield dynamo.Former Three Lions stopper Peter Shilton and 6ft 7ins ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch were then revealed as other alternative answers.Most read in FootballPeter Reid, pictured in the 2-0 FA Cup final win over Watford in 1984, was known as a pocket dynamo and one of Everton’s ‘dogs of war’ in midfieldCredit: Rex FeaturesPeter Crouch even towered over burly centre-backs like John TerryCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the guest speculated that correct answer Crouch was an “actor” – a comment which hardly helped Walsh recover his decorum.She then plumped for Reid – with the broadcaster responding gleefully by explaining the ex-Manchester City ace was his mate, so he must take a photo of the question and answers for him.Crystal Palace receive £7 million offer from Premier League rivals for wonderkid chased by host of Championship clubsQuiz show “Chaser” Paul Sinha jokingly told the contestant she had been “stitched up” by the question.Crouch had been on the red half of Merseyside while in the blue corner was Reid.And he responded to seeing a clip of the incident by posting it himself – also adding two laughing emojis.Yet viewers were arguably even more amused.One said of the contestant: “Love how she didn’t take the hysterics as a clue.””That is very funny. Love Bradley!” wrote a second observerBut other fans pointed out that, back in the day, Reid could in fact give Crouch a run for his money rhyme-wise.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis message typified such revelations: “I remember singing ‘he’s blue he’s round he’s worth a million pound…Peter Reid!'”One fan helpfully added for today’s generation: “A million was a lot of money football transfer wise in 1985 kids.” More

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      Blow to Jack Grealish as Man City ace is still ‘on the edge’ after no arrests made over £1million raid on his home

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      FOOTIE star Jack Grealish fears cops will never catch the robbery gang behind a £1million raid on his home.There have been no arrests seven months on and Man City ace Jack is said to still be “on the edge” over the ordeal.Jack Grealish fears cops will never catch the robbery gang behind a £1million raid on his homeCredit: GettyBurglars snatched jewellery and watches worth £1million during the December break-in while Jack, 28, was playing away at Everton.His girlfriend Sasha Attwood, 28, and ten members of his family were at the £5.6million property and raised the alarm.But months later, Cheshire Police have brought no suspects in.A source said: “Jack fears they will never be caught.Read More on Sport“This left him absolutely distraught — it impacted him and his family badly.“Seven months on and no arrests have been made. Police say they are still investigating it, but there’s a real fear they have fled the country.“Jack is worried they’ll never be caught and will do it again.”This month, Jack — who missed out on England’s Euros squad — revealed he and Sasha are expecting their first child. Most read in FootballThe pair have been together since their teens.The raid at his mansion near Knutsford sparked a huge police response with dog teams and a helicopter hunting for clues.Thieves have stolen up to £1million worth of jewellery from Jack Grealish’s new pad while the Prem ace was playing for Manchester CityHis home is in a wealthy area repeatedly targeted in recent years by professional burglary gangs from Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Peru.Following the raid, Jack posted on Instagram: “I can’t begin to explain how devastated I am over the burglary that took place at my home.“My family means the world to me and nothing is more important than ensuring their safety.“This has been a traumatic experience for all of us, I am just so grateful that nobody was hurt.”Other footballers targeted by burglars include Man City defender Joao Cancelo, who was physically attacked in December 2021.Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and then Man Utd aces Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria, have also been hit.After the raid at Jack’s home, City manager Pep Guardiola warned ­ against social media posts. More

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      Everton owner Farhad Moshiri demands £50MILLION plus further annual payments to walk away from crisis club Toffees

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      EVERTON owner Farhad Moshiri wants £50million – including annual payments for the next 10 years – to walk away from the club.The Iranian businessman has spent more than £900m on Everton over the last eight years and is desperately trying to regain some of his losses.It appears Toffees’ owner Farhad Moshiri won’t depart easilyCredit: RexEverton now face an anxious wait over interest from biddersCredit: GettyUS investors The Friedkin Group became the third company to withdraw from a bid to buy Everton in 12 months earlier this week, leaving British firm Vici Private Finance as the new frontrunners.However, there are other bidders interested in buying Everton.That’s mainly because their new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has almost been completed, with club officials describing it as a £1billion asset. Previous exclusive negotiations with MSP Sports Capital and 777Partners also collapsed without the club closing a deal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEverton have eye-watering debts of around £550m – The Friendkin Group alone are owed £200m – with Moshiri’s demands taking the club’s valuation to £600m.SunSport has learned that one of the bidders offered Moshiri a £25m payment up front, plus further annual fees of £2.5m for the next 10 years. Another bidder is understood to have offered a lower up-front fee followed by annual payments of £4m.Moshiri is could also receive additional bonuses based on Everton’s future success, and the profitability of the stadium.Most read in FootballEverton hope their new stadium will be ready for 2025-26Credit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEverton have announced a record £20m kit deal with Castore this summer.They are also about to enter negotiations over stadium naming rights.Everton star Iliman Ndiaye’s incredible rise from Sunday League to £15million Premier League star in just six yearsHowever, the Friedkin Group’s exit from the takeover battle put Everton at risk once again of administration and a big points deduction – unless they can sort out new ownership soon A statement from Friedkin said: “Following a period of exclusivity, discussions between Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group over a potential sale of a majority stake in Everton have ended and The Friedkin Group will not be progressing with a purchase of the Club.”Both Blue Heaven Holdings and The Friedkin Group entered discussions in good faith to explore whether a sale could be agreed.”Those discussions have concluded. The parties agree it is in both their interests for Everton to explore alternative options.”Dan Friedkin, owner and CEO of the Friedkin Group, is reportedly worth around £4.8billion but his company are out of the race to take over EvertonCredit: Getty More

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      Former Premier League star, 37, who played for EIGHTEEN clubs announces he’s joined Arsenal coaching staff

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE cult hero has announced he is joining Arsenal as a coach.The forward, 37, previously spent three years in the Gunners’ academy during his youth career.Colin Kazim-Richards has announced he has joined Arsenal’s academy coaching teamCredit: RexThe 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving Karagumruk last summerCredit: RexColin Kazim-Richards joined the club from Queens Park Rangers aged 11 in 1998 before moving to Bury in 2001.He has now returned to North London after a year without a club, confirming the news on social media.In a post on X, he wrote: “I am pleased to announce that I am officially part of the Arsenal academy coaching team.”It is an honour to be part of a club so renowned for its commitment to excellence and development.”READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSKazim-Richards has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Karagumruk last summer.The club were the 18th of his senior career, which has included spells in England, Turkey, France, Greece, Netherlands, Scotland, Brazil and Mexico.He has also won 37 caps for Turkey, scoring twice and featuring at Euro 2008.Of his 18 clubs, five have been in England, most recently spending two years with Derby between 2020 and 2022.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe forward also enjoyed a season in the Premier League with Sheffield United, scoring once in 27 matches during the 2006/07 campaign.However, he was also part of a bizarre transfer when leaving Bury for Brighton in 2005.Arsenal’s top targets in the summer transfer window Colin Kazim-Richards’ career stats2004-05 – Bury – Three goals in 32 appearances2005-06 – Brighton – Six goals in 45 appearances2006-07 – Sheffield United – One goal in 29 appearances2007-11 – Fenerbahce – 11 goals in 104 appearances2010 (Loan) – Toulouse – Two goals in 18 appearances2011-13 – Galatasaray – Seven goals in 35 appearances2012 (Loan) – Olympiacos – One goal in nine appearances2012-13 (Loan) – Blackburn – Five goals in 31 appearances2013-2015 – Bursaspor – Two goals in 21 appearances2014-15 (Loan) – Feyenoord – 13 goals in 37 appearances2015-16 – Feyenoord – One goal in 12 appearances2016 – Celtic – Two goals in 13 appearances2016-17 – Coritiba – Three goals in 25 appearances2017-18 – Corinthians – Two goals in 33 appearances2018-19 – Lobos BUAP – Three goals in 10 appearances2019-20 – Veracruz – Nine goals in 30 appearances2020 – Pachuca – Six goals in 16 appearances2020-22 – Derby – 12 goals in 63 appearances2022-23 – Karagumruk – One goal in 19 appearances2007-15 – Turkey – Two goals in 37 capsHonours – Dutch Cup, Turkish Super Lig, 3x Turkish Super Cups, Scottish Premiership, Greek Super League, Greek Cup, Brazilian Serie AThe Seagulls had looked set to miss out to Wigan for the then 18-year-old’s signature.Instead, though, Brighton completed the £250,000 deal after a fan won a competition run by EFL sponsor Coca-Cola.The competition saw fans enter a prize draw, with the winner’s club receiving £250,000 for their transfer fund.As a result, Kazim-Richards was dubbed the “Coca-Cola Kid” by supporters before going on to score six goals in 45 appearances for Brighton. More

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      Arsenal fans fume ‘time to sell him’ as ‘permanently injured’ star forced to miss pre-season tour

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      TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU will miss Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the USA with a knee problem.The Gunners have confirmed the Japanese international is set to remain in London.Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss Arsenal’s USA tour to receive treatment on a knee problemCredit: GettyKieran Tierney also misses out as he recovers from a hamstring injuryCredit: GettyTomiyasu will receive treatment on the injury whilst his team-mates head Stateside.Meanwhile, Kieran Tierney also misses out due to a hamstring injury after returning from his loan spell at Real Sociedad.Fans have been left fuming with the news, though, even calling for Tomiyasu to be sold.Reacting on social media, one supporter wrote: “Are those two just permanently injured?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Time to sell him, he can’t stay fit.”A third fan also wrote: “This guy is made of glass.”Tomiyasu suffered from a pair of calf injuries last season, causing him to miss 13 matches for Arsenal.The 25-year-old has had several injury woes since signing from Bologna in 2021.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, he penned a new contract through to 2026 with the option of a further year back in March.As for Tierney, he played 26 times on loan at Real Sociedad last term before featuring for Scotland at Euro 2024.Arsenal’s top targets in the summer transfer window Arsenal have a tricky start to the seasonThe full-back has also had persistent injury issues in recent season both before and after undergoing knee surgery in 2022.Arsenal have named a 26-man squad for their USA tour, where they will play friendlies against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool.Mikel Arteta included a mix of youth and experience, with Martin Odegaard, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber all featuring.Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel will join the squad on July 25 following their international exploits this summer.Meanwhile, Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, David Raya and William Saliba will return to pre-season training after the tour after reaching the latter stages of Euro 2024.Arsenal’s USA Tour squadKarl HeinTommy SetfordLucas NygaardAlexei RojasBen WhiteOleksandr ZinchenkoJurrien TimberJosh NicholsJakub KiwiorAyden HeavenOmar RekikThomas ParteyJorginhoMichal RosiakMyles Lewis-SkellyMartin OdegaardEmile Smith RoweFabio VieiraEthan NwaneriSalah-Eddine Oulad M’HandJimi GowerLeandro TrossardReiss NelsonCharles Sagoe Jr.Gabriel JesusEddie Nketiah More

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      Crystal Palace chiefs flying to France to sign top transfer target after SIX YEARS of chasing former Prem star

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      CRYSTAL PALACE will fly to France in a bid to seal a deal with Marseille for Senegal speedster Ismaila Sarr.Palace have decided to go full out for Sarr, 26, who is available and could be persuaded to return to the Prem where he starred with Watford.Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Ismaila SarrCredit: GettyCoach Oliver Glasner is keen on the swoop while sporting director Dougie Freedman has been on Sarr’s trail for SIX YEARS and looks close to finally getting his man.Sarr knows Marseille want to sell but hoped to convince them to change their mind.The wideman has linked up with a new agent recently and previously was even in a London hotel ready to join the Eagles before the switch fell through during a past window.But now a face-to-face meeting could finally end the saga and give Palace another attacking option following Michael Olise’s sale to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSarr scored 34 goals and provided 22 assists in 131 games for Watford between Meanwhile a move for Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa, 19, is on hold because of fears with his injury record while Jobe Bellingham, 18, may be happy to bide his time at Sunderland and wait for a bigger club.Palace are also in the hunt for Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe, 23, along with Fulham — but neither have had encouragement from the player’s camp.The Gunners rejected bids from both clubs despite Smith Rowe making just 13 Prem appearances last season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe North Londoners value the midfielder, who has two years left on his contract, between £25m and £30m.Palace could raise funds by selling Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who is subject to a £7m bid from Southampton.Mason Greenwood SIGNS for Marseille as Man Utd release brief statement after transfer More