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      Chelsea have second Jamie Gittens bid REJECTED and face race against time to sign wonderkid as Mike Maignan deal OFF

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      Claudio Ranieri, 73, SNUBS Italy for shock new job with club that just replaced him as manager

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      ‘There’s always someone watching’ – Samuel Iling-Junior out to gatecrash England’s World Cup squad by starring for U21s

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      SAMUEL ILING-JUNIOR hopes a successful European Championship can springboard him into Aston Villa’s first-team – and World Cup contention.The versatile wing-back, 21, arrived at Villa Park from Juventus last summer as part of the deal that took Douglas Luiz in the opposite direction.Samuel Iling-Junior hopes a big Euros will lead to a breakthrough with both Villa and EnglandCredit: GettyThe starlet left Juventus to join Unai Emery’s Villa last yearCredit: EPAHowever, he stayed put in Italy to spend the first half of the campaign on loan at Bologna in Serie A and even scored for them in the Champions League.Weeks later Iling-Junior, who originally left Chelsea for Juve in 2020, was back in England and heading to Middlesbrough.And it was while playing for the Championship club that he decided he wants his future to be at left-back.Iling-Junior, who is battling with Tino Livramento to start there for England U21s in Thursday’s Euros opening against Czech Republic, said: “I definitely settled into the left-back role and going up and down the pitch [at Boro]. I enjoyed that, bringing my parts into the team with assists, tricks and being creative.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“It’s an honour to be one of the players that the manager has chosen and I want to repay that on the pitch.“Tino has obviously had that great season with Newcastle. The competition is always healthy. If I can bring out the best of him and he brings out the best of me and we go and win the tournament then it’s happy days.”Iling-Junior has represented England at every level bar the seniors and has seen several of his team-mates graduate into the Three Lions first-team.And he knows this month’s tournament in Slovakia could lead to a huge season ahead for him at both club and international level as he revealed his ambitions for the coming 12 months.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe said: “You have to put the World Cup in your sights and knock on that door or at least put myself in a position to be knocking on that door.“There’s a pathway and there’s always someone watching. All the boys that have made their debut from the U21s and are now in that squad, that just goes to show that if you keep putting your mind to it and work with the coaches then you’ll get repaid for your hard work.England’s biggest divers of the season crowned… as shocking record revealed“And definitely get back into Villa after this tournament and have some conversations and make an impact there as well.“Unai Emery has always had conversations with me, so that helps. and he’s kept track of my loans. So that’s definitely a good relationship and once we get back after the tournament then we’ll have those conversations.“But, for now, it’s definitely just focusing on the Euros and we’ll see when I get back to Villa.”Iling-Junior has already tasted Euro joy with England at U19 level and was part of the Juventus side alongside the likes of Dusan Vlahovic and Adrien Rabiot that beat Atalanta to lift the Coppa Italia last season.He added: “Winning the Coppa Italia, winning a trophy, is one of the best feelings I’ve had. “Juventus is a big, big club and I learned what winning actually meant there, and not just winning, dominating and that’s a really nice feeling knowing that you’re part of history.“I enjoyed the pressure there. That gave me motivation each game to go out with a bit of pressure and do what I enjoy. Winning the Euros would definitely be up there with that.”Read More on The SunEngland kick off their Euro campaign against the Czech Republic on Thursday.They then face Slovenia three days later and finish the group stage against Germany on Wednesday 18 June with all of the Young Lions’ matches being broadcast on Channel 4. More

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      Iconic Italian football club where Pep Guardiola and Mario Balotelli played goes bankrupt and faces boot from league

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      ITALIAN football club Brescia is set to go extinct after 114 years having being declared bankrupt.The club – who started this season in Serie B – have failed to pay debts of more than £2.5million.Roberto Baggio and Andrea Pirlo during their time with BresciaCredit: GettyPep Guardiola, pictured here in 2001, also played for BresciaCredit: GettyMario Balotelli had a year with the clubCredit: Getty Images – GettyAs a result, they have been gone bankrupt and face expulsion from the professional leagues.Huge names such as Roberto Baggio, Pep Guardiola, Andrea Pirlo, Luca Toni Marek Hamsík, Mario Balotelli and Roberto De Zerbi all played for the club.Balotelli spent a year with Brescia after signing in 2019 – scoring five in 19 games but he left after the club’s relegation. Brescia is owned by Massimo Cellino – who was in charge of Leeds between 2014 and 2017 before buying the Italian side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he had a troubled tenure in Yorkshire and left amid fan protests and much discontent.Brescia were promoted to Serie A in 2019 but were relegated in the very next season.Things went from bad to worse this campaign after they were deducted four points amid their financial woes.It saw them relegated to Serie C – but owner Cellino has not registered them in time for next season in the wake of failing to pay off his debts.Most read in FootballBrescia are not the only Italian side facing bankruptcy and expulsion from the league.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSpal, once of Serie A, said in a statement: “With great regret, the owners of Spal announce that the club will not participate in the 2025-26 Serie C campaign.“It is a painful epilogue that arrived after numerous attempts to find concrete solutions that could guarantee the continuation of the project.“Unfortunately, the current conditions do not make that possible. “In the last four years, the owners made significant financial efforts, investing €50m in liquidity, with €12m alone in the last season, in an attempt to relaunch Spal and give the city of Ferrara a team suited to its history and passion.“However, the results were not satisfactory, nor proportional to the level of investment.” More

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      ‘I know the facts’ – Rasmus Hojlund breaks silence on Man Utd exit rumours as Champions League giants line up transfer

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      RASMUS HOJLUND has broken his silence on claims he is set to leave Manchester United.Rumours began to circulate earlier this week that the Red Devils want to cut their losses on the 22-year-old.Rasmus Hojlund is ‘dedicated’ to Man UtdCredit: GettyHojlund is said to be on the radar of Inter Milan, who could be willing to splash £40million on him.But the striker has revealed he expects to remain at Old Trafford next season.Hojlund told Sport TV2 after Denmark beat Northern Ireland 2-1 in a friendly yesterday: “I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United.”I’m looking forward to going on a summer holiday and then I’m fully dedicated to the project that’s underway.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I know I can’t get much out of reading things. “I know what the facts are – and that is that I have a contract with Manchester United until 2030.”I expect to play there, so I’m just getting ready for a summer holiday and then hopefully a good pre-season.”Hojlund arrived from Atalanta two years ago in a deal worth an initial £64million, with £8million in potential add-ons.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut the Dane has struggled to live up to the price tag, scoring just ten goals in 52 appearances in the season just finished.Despite his Man Utd difficulties, Hojlund is still rated highly in Italy and Napoli have also been linked with a shock swoop.Paul Scholes says Man Utd must keep Rasmus Hojlund and reveals how to get the best out of him Ruben Amorim wants to add more attacking talent to his squad in addition to completing a £62.5m deal for Wolves star Matheus Cunha.A reunion with Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres is on the cards for £60m.And SunSport can exclusively reveal that Tottenham will battle Man Utd for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Chelsea launch emergency £13million transfer bid for AC Milan’s Mike Maignan in race against time for Club World Cup

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      CHELSEA have tabled a £13million bid for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to reports.The Blues want to give their new No1 his debut at the Club World Cup, which begins next Sunday.Chelsea have made an offer to buy Mike Maignan in time for the Club World CupCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBut the deadline to register players for the revamped 32-team tournament is on Tuesday.And it means Chelsea face a race against time to get the transfer announced.The club have been locked in talks with both AC Milan and the player since last week.Maignan is thought to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has already agreed personal terms.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZNThe 29-year-old has just a year left on his contract with the Italian side.And with the two parties no closer to agreement, Milan are set to cash-in this summer rather than risk losing him for free in 12 months’ time.Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims £13m will be enough to seal the deal, while Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim the fee is likely to be £15m.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMilan have already sounded out Roma’s Mile Svilar as Maignan’s replacement.Most read in FootballThe Frenchman has 31 international caps to his name and is regarded by many as one of the best keepers in the world.He has been in the Serie A Team of the Year twice in four seasons and he won the title with Milan in 2022 after keeping 17 clean sheets.There is set to be a lot of movement in Chelsea’s bloated goalkeeper department this summer.The first to go will reportedly be Kepa Arrizabalaga to Arsenal in a £5m deal.Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic face uncertain futures.Meanwhile, Chelsea are set to improve their bid for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens.The Blues’ opening offer fell £10m short of their £40m valuation of the English winger, who has already agreed a seven-year contract in West London.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeWatch EVERY match of the Club World Cup 2025 live on DAZN More

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      Crystal Palace line up £40m-rated AC Milan star Strahinja Pavlovic in potential Marc Guehi replacement transfer

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      OLIVER GLASNER will make a new move to sign AC Milan’s Strahinja Pavlovic with the Italian club wanting £40million.The Crystal Palace boss thinks the powerful Serb would be an ideal addition with Europe on the agenda next term.Crystal Palace are preparing a move for AC Milan star Strahinja PavlovicCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMarc Guehi has a year left on his Crystal Palace contractCredit: GettyCentre-back Pavlovic, 24, only moved from RB Salzburg for £15m a year ago but Palace have been tracking him for months.Boss Glasner wants extra competition at the back but the Eagles will not pay over the top and could start the bidding at just £25m.Glasner is a huge fan of Pavlovic’s — who was a regular in Milan’s Serie A and Champions League campaigns — so it is an ambitious target.He scored two goals and provided just as many assists in 35 appearances from centre-back this term.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMeanwhile, Pavlovic started six of Milan’s ten Champions League games, and 21 Serie A matches.Palace qualified for next seasons Europa League after beating Manchester City in a shock 1-0 win in the FA Cup final.But the club’s European status is under threat from Uefa because owner John Textor also owns shares in Lyon. Juventus’ Tiago Djalo, 25, is an alternative.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPalace are possibly in the market for two defenders, especially if Marc Guehi leaves.Burnley’s Maxime Esteve, 23, is also admired.Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kickedMeanwhile, Palace are in talks with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta over signing a new contract.The 27-year-old was a standout performer in Glasner’s side last season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions as Palace won the FA Cup – their first major trophy. More

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      Serie A star Joan Gonzalez forced to retire aged just 23 with rare heart condition after club doctor ‘saved his life’

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      SERIE A star Joan Gonzalez has been forced to retire aged 23 due to a heart condition.The former Barcelona academy starlet joined Lecce from the Catalan giants in 2021.Joan Gonzalez has been forced to hang up his bootsCredit: GettyGonzalez did not feature last season, after a congenital heart condition was detected in the summer of 2024.Following recent further tests, the midfielder was forced to hang up his boots.Explaining the situation, club president Sticchi Damiani said: “He will not receive medical clearance.”The season began, unfortunately, with a major obstacle: the bad news about Joan Gonzalez, who failed his medical.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We called him back after a year for a new check-up, which took place a few days ago, and the situation remains the same.”Damiani was then full of praise for Lecce’s medical staff.The Italian continued: “A round of applause to our medical team, to Dr. Tondo, because they detected a congenital condition that is very difficult to diagnose.”It’s a case study. Thanks to that, the boy’s life was saved.”Most read in FootballDamiani also gushed over Gonzalez’s professionalism and ability.The Lecce chief added: “He has faced it with a balance, serenity and intelligence that make us think he would have been a great footballer.”Newcastle confirm first summer signing after pipping Barcelona, Real Madrid and Porto to Spanish wonderkidDamiani then admitted that he believes Gonzalez will become a “great manager”.The Spaniard played 66 times for Lecce’s first team, scoring twice.Gonzalez’s final appearance came on May 26, 2024 – in his side’s 0-0 draw with Napoli on the final day of the 2023-24 season.Gonzalez had to sit out of the 24-25 seasonCredit: Getty More