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      Arsenal wonderkid who’s just FOURTEEN called up to first team training as fans say ‘Arteta is building a dynasty’

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta had fans dreaming after calling up a teeange wonderkid to first-team training ahead of the Premier League clash with Bournemouth.The Gunners host the Cherries on Saturday at the Emirates as they chase their first Prem title since their Invincibles triumph in 2004.Arsenal youngster Max Dowman participated in senior trainingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10Dowman trained with Arsenal’s senior squad ahead of Saturday’s match with BournemouthCredit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10Dowman joined Arsenal’s first-team training at the age of 14Credit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10Dowman is the latest prospect to be given an opportunity by manager Mikel ArtetaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/max_dowman10And Arteta included Under-18 starlet Max Dowman, who joined his senior squad for today’s training session at the young age of 14.Dowman plays as an attacking midfielder and can also operate on the right wing.The teenager’s inclusion brought a big smile on Arsenal fans’ face as many believe the Spanish tactician is already building the team’s future.One supporter tweeted: “Incredible heights Max is reaching already. One of the youngest to ever train with Arsenal’s 1st team.”Read More on ArsenalAnother commented: “Unbelievable level.”A third wrote: “Mikel Arteta is building a football dynasty, he will dominate this league for a very long period of time.”Another stated: “That’s crazy. He’s playing with players twice his size and strength.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDowman has made three appearances for Arsenal’s Under-16 side and has also registered one goal as well as four assists in five matches for the Under-18s.Most read in FootballArteta is very big on giving opportunities to young players at the Emirates.Police in riot gear clash with fans outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Arsenal’s 3-2 win over fierce rivalsEthan Nwaneri, 17, made history two years ago when he became the youngest ever player to compete in the Premier League at the age of 15.Nwaneri came off the bench and helped the North Londoners beat Brentford 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy stuns in bold see-through outfit as fans gush ‘God gave you all the world’s beauty’

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      MELISSA REDDY shared her three wishes with fans as she again granted them theirs – more glamorous photos!The Sky Sports presenter proved she believes in free-to-dare Meli-vision – mixing bold outfits with exotic locations and a glimpse of her hobbies.Melissa Reddy made this a bridge of sighs for fansCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyThe broadcaster blended glamour with downtimeCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyShe’s a fan of padel, a sort of smaller-racket tennisCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyThe South African, 37, labelled the selection “in my me time”.And she added the trio of desires that keep her fulfilled.The social media star wrote: “Health, a wealth of peace, and happiness.”One fan promptly suggested Melissa had also been handed a fourth gift.READ MORE TOP STORIESHe posted: “God gave you all the world’s beauty the day you were born.”She even had admirers guessing over her location in one shot – as she wore a see-through top beneath an open jacket on a stone bridge.”Where are you? – Fabulous,” wrote one fan.Melissa added a dazzling necklace and designer bag to her garb of dark-blue trousersuit with big shiny buttons.Most read in FootballMore glitz came in another shot as she opted for a plunging dress beneath a short leather-look jacket.Melissa also showed a work-out clip lifting weights, a snap of an indoor swimming pool and a picture from a padel court.Sports reporter Melissa Reddy works up a sweat as she shows off her gym routineAnd there was an image of a book that suggests Melissa is brewing up some multi-lingual skills.A copy of “50 French Coffee breaks” sat on what appeared to be a marble chair.The blurb on the cover labelled the book: “Short activities to improve your French one cup at a time.”Just like Melissa brightens the mood of her fans – one pic at a time! Her 230,000 Instagram followers called her “A wealth of radiance” …. “so beautiful” … “gorgeous” … and a stunning beauty”.More dramatically, as we near end-of-season honours’ time, she was described as “the best and most beautiful football reporter in the business”.A glimpse into the life of the popular broadcaster …This elegant outfit also wowed viewersCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddyMelissa has built up an impressive 221,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddyBut her main focus is as a reporter for Sky SportsCredit: INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddyShe celebrated her birthday with an exotic holiday and posted some stunning snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuP4qogNivU/She regularly updates fans with her travel-filled lifestyle and array of bikinisCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddyMelissa travelled to the US last summer to cover the MLS All-stars vs Arsenal game for Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyFans love Melissa’s insights on the Beautiful GameCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyReddy is a key part of Sky Sports’ rosterCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe Sky Sports star chats with Jamie RedknappCredit: GettyMelissa was showered with compliments by fansCredit: instgram @melissa_reddy More

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      Furious West Ham fans start PETITION to stop club replacing Moyes with Lopetegui as they reveal their top choice

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      WEST HAM fans have launched a petition to stop the club appointing Julen Lopetegui as manager.The Hammers’ search for a new boss has ramped up in recent weeks with David Moyes out of contract in the summer.West Ham fans have started a petition to stop Julen Lopetegui being appointed managerCredit: PASome fans would rather the other leading candidate Ruben Amorim was hiredCredit: GettyWest Ham are reportedly in advanced talks with Lopetegui over replacing the Scot.Lopetegui left Wolves last summer over spending concerns after finishing 13th in his first season in the Premier League last year.But fans are not happy with the prospect of the former Real Madrid boss taking over, and would rather the club plumped for the other leading candidate – Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim.One supporter has even launched a petition on Change.org asking for 500 signatures, claiming Lopetegui is “not good enough, not ambitious enough” – suggesting his appointment would show a lack of care from the board.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA description of the petition reads: “If Milan can do it, so can we. Lopetegui is not good enough, not ambitious enough and is simply not the man to lead West Ham forward. “It is the cheap option and shows a lack of care from the board, do not accept this.”Amorim is the top choice for [Tim] Steidten and is worth the compensation for example, yet the board refuse to put their hands in their pockets.”The petition has some backers with fellow fans voicing their concerns over the Spaniard.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne commented: “Amorim is by far the better choice. Lopetegui’s record in club competitions is worse than Moyes. “He’s walked out on Spain, and the circumstances at Wolves is concerning. Amorim is who Steigten wants and he’s an expert. Back the club, get the best manager to move us forward.”West Ham ban chief from dressing roomAnother added: “We currently have a manager, that has won us our first European trophy in over 40 years. In the last three years under Moyes, we’ve played European football.”It doesn’t make sense, Lopetegui failed miserably at Wolves. This wouldn’t be a step up from Moyes.”A third wrote: “I want a progressive manager, that plays progressive attacking football and will help incorporate our impressive youth team players into the first team.”And another said: “We were promised next level (whatever that means) when we moved from the Boleyn. This potential appointment is not next level to Moyes.” More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends email to Man Utd employees blasting two ‘disgraceful’ departments

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has reportedly sent an email to Manchester United employees slamming the lack of cleanliness around the club’s facilities.The co-owner has been very hands-on in recent weeks but his actions have not always been well received.Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent out an email slamming the lack of tidiness at club facilitiesCredit: PAAnd now Ratcliffe has complained about the poor standards of staff, who have allowed Old Trafford and Carrington to become untidy.The Ineos chief visited the facilities earlier this year and met staff and players, but was shocked by the lack of cleanliness, labelling the tidiness of the IT department as a “disgrace”, according to The Athletic.The email adds “frankly the dressing rooms of U18s and U21s” were not much better.United’s standards fell below what was expected of an Ineos company, with Ratcliffe concerned about the negative impression it could give to visitors, particularly potential signings.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSome staff were reportedly shocked to receive the email, while others believe it has been a long time coming, and needed to improve performance from certain colleagues.Earlier this week Ineos warned colleagues that unacceptable standards could lead to perks like Christmas parties being taken away.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt comes after the club made cuts to staff’s FA Cup final perks, gifting them only one free ticket and getting rid of the free transport, food and accommodation that has been put on in recent years.In the past, United have given tickets to all of their 1,100 staff members, while senior staff and directors were able to take friends and family.Most read in FootballTravel to and from the stadium, pre-match food, a post-match party and hotel accommodation were also paid for by the club.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleBut staff have been told they will only receive one ticket for the game, while they will also have to pay £20 for coach travel to and from Wembley on the day of the match.The lasest clampdown comes after United were slammed for covering the costs of a swanky Wags day out. More

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      Gary Neville reveals what Man Utd legend Roy Keane did to ‘strutting’ Mark Clattenburg during incredibly frosty exchange

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      GARY NEVILLE revealed fellow Manchester United legend Roy Keane refused to shake former referee Mark Clattenburg’s hand during an awkward exchange two years ago.Neville, 49, Keane, 52, and Clattenburg, 49, worked together in the 2022 World Cup as they provided analysis on TV during the competition in Qatar.Gary Neville revealed Roy Keane threw Mark Clattenburg’s hand away during a frosty handshakeManchester United legend Keane doesn’t seem to regret the awkward exchangeCredit: GettyClattenburg made headlines after resigning as refereeing consultant at Nottingham ForestCredit: GettyAnd the Sky Sports pundit remembers walking with the tough Irishman and Arsenal legend Ian Wright one day and meeting the ref who was “strutting” the other way.Clattenburg went to shake Neville and Wright’s hand, but by the time he got to Keane the legendary United captain forcefully threw his hand away before walking off.The former England international looked back at that frosty interaction during the latest episode of Stick to Football alongside Keane, Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott.Keane told Neville: “He’s your mate Clattenburg! You were all over him at the World Cup.”Read More on FootballNeville replied: “He’s opened up a can of worms now! So basically, we’re walking along this place in the World Cup, the three of us were having a chat and Mark Clattenburg walks towards us…”Keane interjected: “‘But he was strutting, wasn’t he?”Neville responded: “Right, he’s worked with us at the previous World Cups as our refereeing consultant, we trained with him and got to know him a bit.”So basically, we’re walking along and I’m like, ‘Hi Mark, how are you?’ And then he goes over to Roy to shake his hand and Roy goes [throws his hand away]. No word of a lie!Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He threw his hand away! And I’m like, ‘What’s going on here?! I know he’s a bit feisty but…’ You [Keane] carried on walking and we were left talking to him and I said, ‘Ref, is there a problem?’.”Keane then suggested he was unhappy with something Clattenburg said about him in his autobiography titled Whistle Blower.Gary Neville reveals he won’t be at Nottingham Forest for Sky amid lawsuit threat as Roy Keane slams club for ‘no class’The midfield great explained: “He’d said something in a book after he worked with us.”Clattenburg made headlines as he resigned from his role as refereeing consultant at Nottingham Forest.The ex-Premier League official was appointed in February but left after Forest’s controversial loss to Everton that saw the club releasing a furious post accusing VAR Stuart Attwell of being a Luton Town fan.Neville went on record urging Clattenburg to resign after all that drama. More

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      Former Bayern Munich manager a ‘strong candidate’ to take over at Chelsea if Pochettino is sacked

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      CHELSEA could appoint Hansi Flick as manager if they sack Mauricio Pochettino, according to reports.The Blues boss has eased pressure on himself with recent wins, including a 2-0 victory over former side Tottenham on Thursday.Chelsea have been linked with a move for Hansi FlickCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea future is uncertainCredit: PABut Chelsea chiefs could still decide to make a change and are considering potential replacements.According to Caught Offside one of those is Flick, who was very successful as manager of Bayern Munich between 2019-21.He is a manager Chelsea have admired for some time, and the club held talks with the German about taking over following the sacking of Frank Lampard in 2021.Flick turned down the Blues following a conversation with former chief Marina Granovskaia, while Flick also discussed the Tottenham job before he took over as Germany boss.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 59-year-old is reportedly keen on managing in the Premier League however and is eyeing a top six club, so could be interested if Chelsea come calling.Todd Boehly and Co may be impressed by Flick’s track record after he led Bayern Munich to two Bundesliga titles.He also won the Champions League in 2020 with the German giants, as well as the DFB-Pokal and Club World Cup in the same year.A move to the German national team followed but Flick was unable to repeat his success as Germany were knocked out of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPochettino still has a year remaining on his contract and he believes he will still be in charge at Stamford Bridge next season.He said after beating Spurs: “I suppose that because I have one more year on my contract that I am going to be here. But enough about the stupid rumours.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targets“You need to ask the club if they want me to keep going or not – not to write things that make no sense.“I have one more year on my contract here and if nobody says anything, I suppose that I am going to be here. Only if we finish the season and someone says to me ‘ciao’. We don’t know at the moment.” More

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      Luton 1 Everton 1: Hatters fight back for draw with Adebayo strike but rue missed opportunity to get out of drop zone

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      ROB EDWARDS tried out a new pair of lucky undies last night – but his Luton lads are now running out of time in this Premier League relegation scrap destined for squeaky-bum time.Elijah Adebayo cancelled out Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty for Everton in a nervy Kenilworth Road affair that failed to live up to Hatters boss Edward’s expectations.Dominic Calvert-Lewin broke the deadlock from the penalty spotCredit: GettyElijah Adebayo levelled things up for Luton before the breakCredit: GettyLuton and Everton played out a topsy-turvy draw at Kenilworth RoadThe Hatters had the fair share of the match but failed to convert that into three pointsEdwards had called for the Kenny faithful to create an epic atmosphere.Instead, nervous tension saw Luton hold on for a point against the already-safe Toffees.Not even Edwards’ change of underwear did the trick. A huge chance missed to rise above Nottingham Forest and out of the drop zone.They have just two games left to pull of a Great Escape.A real let-off for the Midlands boys, who have a chance to go three points clear at Bramall Lane this weekend, and with their appeal on a four-point deduction still in the post.This was originally billed as the ultimate six-pointer, but three straight wins before this one secured top flight football for Sean Dyche’s men, and they were unlucky not to snatch a fourth with Calvert-Lewin and Jack Harrison denied by the brilliant Thomas Kaminski late on.There remains a lot of uncertainty in the battle at the bottom, but one thing is for sure – it is going to be mighty tight.Luton had a welcome sight in their starting XI with Adebayo starting for the first time since February after a lengthy recovery from a hamstring injury.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCalvert-Lewin returned as a starter for Dyche having shaken off his illness.The 27-year-old has finally seized some form in recent weeks with three goals in his last four Premier League outings and was involved from the off in Bedfordshire.Ashley Young – the victim of boos throughout due to his Watford connections – zipped a ball down the channel for Calvert-Lewin to chase before feeding Dwight McNeil in the box.Former Luton Town goalkeeper Ron Baynham reflects on his short England careerDown he went following a challenge by Teden Mengi.Referee Tim Robinson was unimpressed, but replays did show McNeil’s right foot took a hefty stamping.Mengi suffered a horror start to the game, first by diverting a McNeil cross towards his own goal but for a super reaction stop from Hatters keeper Kaminski.But Mengi was not done there, as moments later he bizarrely decided to grapple Toffees defender Jarrad Braithwaite in a headlock during a corner for the visitors.Braithwaite was nowhere near the ball, yet Mengi felt the need to wrestle the 6ft5in Englishman to the floor just to be safe.Ref Robinson initially waved it away, but 40 seconds on and VAR reared its meddling head, suggesting a monitor review. It did not take long for Robinson to point to the spot.Young acted as bouncer, marking the penalty spot with the ball before offloading to Calvert-Lewin, staying cool to bundle down the middle, clipping Kaminski’s foot on the way in with 24 minutes gone.A fourth Premier League goal since April 2 – the Everton faithful have him to thank for helping guarantee top flight football for another term at least.Luton’s response seven minutes later was good, and needed.Albert Sambi Lokonga’s hopeful chip into the box allowed Adebayo to bully Young to the ground before touching and striking into Jordan Pickford’s bottom corner.A tenth Premier League goal of the season for the Brent-born boy, and a fifth in his last five too.The leveller also ensured Luton had both scored and conceded in 29 of their 36 Prem matches, a joint record with Swindon Town of 1993/94 and Southampton of 1994/95.Swindon went down in 1994, but the Saints stayed up in 1995.Who knows where it will leave Luton come judgement day, but the bleakness is beginning to appear.Here is how the match unfolded… More

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      Premier League title winner announces retirement at 35 after career that saw him achieve unmatched feat

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      LEICESTER City title winner Andy King has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.The Bristol City midfielder will play the final match of his career on Saturday when the Robins take on Stoke.Andy King will play the final game of his career on SaturdayCredit: GettyKing, bottom left, famously won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016Credit: ReutersKing, a boyhood Bristol City fan, is out of contract with the Championship club at the end of the season.And on Friday he confirmed he is hanging up his boots, saying: “I’ve absolutely loved my three years here.”It was an absolute honour to have played for this football club, one that I’ve spent many years watching, coming to the games as a child.”To be able to pull on the shirt and walk out at Ashton Gate with my own family, my own children, is so special.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I wanted my last game to be in a Bristol City shirt and I think that’s the perfect way for me to go out.”King achieved an unprecedented feat at Leicester, winning the League One, Championship and Premier League titles.He is the first and only player to manage this with the same team since the Premier League was formed in 1992.King, who featured in 25 of Leicester’s 38 league games in their triumphant 2015/16 campaign, also earned 50 caps for Wales and was a part of the squad which reached the semi-finals at Euro 2016.Most read in FootballAs well as Leicester and Bristol City, he also featured on loan for Swansea, Derby, Rangers and Huddersfield.He will retire with more than 450 club appearances to his name – 17 of which have come this season for Bristol City.Huge changes being made to English football schedule next seasonKing, who took a player-coach role with the second-tier side last summer, received a touching tribute from former Leicester team-mate James Maddison.The Tottenham playmaker said: “Happy retirement to a legend. Top player & top person.”One of a kind & someone I can proudly call my friend. Enjoy mate.”Bristol City boss Liam Manning added: “He has had an incredible career and what he has achieved in the game is extraordinary.“The impact he has had on the dressing room and the young players at the club is invaluable, and his presence will be missed by everybody.” More