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    Kyle Walker & Annie Kilner plotting move to Italy in bid to save marriage as love rat lines up deal with Serie A giants

    LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy — with long-suffering wife Annie Kilner due to join him in a bid to save their marriage.The Manchester City and England ace, 34, is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month. Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy with long-suffering wife Annie in a bid to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester City ace is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter MilanCredit: GettyWalker fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyThe couple hope to leave behind the Manchester City captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Kyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Insiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.“It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.“They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.“Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Most read in FootballTheir four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferIn the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.Walker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Rumours persisted of a move to the lucrative Saudi league but the source said Walker, capped 93 times by England, still hopes to reach 100 — and fears that move would end his chances.Annie and Kyle’s four kids will also make the move to Italy from their home in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Instagram More

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    AC Milan hit by little-known rule which means they CANNOT sign both Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker in transfer window

    AC MILAN must choose between Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford as a little-known rule stops them from signing both.The two England stars have been linked with January loan moves to the Italian giants.Kyle Walker is looking to leave Man CityCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford wants out of Man Utd on loan this monthCredit: GettyItalian papers say Milan want Rashford and WalkerSunSport understands Walker is wanted by Inter Milan, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that their city rivals are also keen.But Milan cannot bring him and Rashford to the Rossoneri together due to Serie A rules.The club has just one spot remaining in their squad for a British player following a change in regulations after Brexit.Restrictions say Italian teams can only bring in two non-EU squad members each year, with one bonus English or Albanian ace permitted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMilan signed Serbian international Strahinja Pavlovic and Brazil star Emerson Royal in the summer to fill their two non-EU slots.And with just their bonus English spot available, the San Siro club must therefore choose Walker or Rashford.The rules state: “Serie A clubs only, while respecting the current laws on foreign worker entry flows into Italy, the registration of only one British professional footballer and one Albanian professional footballer per club, coming from abroad, is allowed, outside the limitations provided.”New players with British or Albanian citizenship, registered as per the above, may transfer exclusively to other Serie A clubs during the 2024/2025 season, in a transfer period different from the one in which they were registered coming from abroad.”Walker has been linked with a move away from Manchester City and boss Pep Guardiola revealed yesterday that he is willing to quit the champions.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGuardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”Saudi Arabia clubs are also keen on Walker and they are supposedly ready to pay him £400,000-a-week.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?But SunSport understands a move to Middle East is not being considered as Walker wants to earn a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.As for Rashford, there is strong interest from Milan about a loan deal.His agent and brother Dwaine flew to Italy to meet with chiefs last week.The Manchester United man’s former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic plays a key role in Milan’s recruitment. But SunSport understands Rashford’s whopping £325,000-a-week wages are proving a major stumbling block.The Red Devils may have to pay half of his wages to facilitate his move away.Closer to home, West Ham and Tottenham are reportedly keen on Rashford.The player has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford, having not featured in any of United’s last six games.Rashford revealed his intention to quit last month, saying: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”When I leave it’s going to be, ‘No hard feelings.'”You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.” More

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    Kyle Walker, 34, lined up for shock Inter Milan loan transfer in January window after asking to quit Man City

    WANTAWAY ace Kyle Walker is being lined up for a sensational loan move to Inter Milan, SunSport can reveal.The Manchester City star, 34, dramatically asked to quit the club for a move abroad.Kyle Walker is ready to swap Man City for Inter MilanCredit: GettyAnd SunSport now understands Inter Milan are leading the chase for the England right-back.Representatives for the player have been in contact with the Serie A giants and a deal is being thrashed out.Walker’s desire to leave the Etihad was announced by boss Pep Guardiola after their 8-0 mauling of Salford in the FA Cup.Pep revealed he was left out of the third-round thrashing after informing the club of his wish to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA source said: “It’s fast moving but the deal is on the table and it’s being worked on.”A loan move to Inter Milan will give Kyle the opportunity to start afresh.”His difficulties off the pitch are well documented and he needs space to reset.”He simply can’t get that in the Premier League.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The club and his agent are in touch with Inter Milan and there’s an expectation this deal can be done quickly.”Walker is desperate to reach 100 caps for the Three Lions and currently has 93.Roy Keane fumes at ’embarrassing’ Kyle Walker dive during Man City’s clash against Man UtdHe would need to make the plane for the World Cup next year to become the first black footballer to get a century of caps.The source added: “He hasn’t given up on that dream.”That’s why Saudi is and always has been a non-starter. Kyle is a fierce competitor.”He wants to leave a legacy at the end of his career.”Walker went to see director of football Txiki Begiristain on Thursday to seek an exit from the Etihad.Guardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”He asked after the Treble, when Bayern Munich wanted him, but the offer was not good enough.”I prefer to play players whose mind is here. Kyle asked to explore but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.”We cannot understand the success that the club had these years without Kyle. It is impossible.”He has been our right-back and given us something we didn’t have. He’s been amazing.”But now in his mind, for many reasons, he would like to explore if he can go to another country to play his last years.”Asked if Walker would be granted his wish if he said he wanted to leave, Guardiola said: “Of course. I’m convinced there’s no one in our job that doesn’t want to be here, who can perform and be exactly what they want to be.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWalker has won 17 major honours with City since his £50million move from Tottenham in 2017.His accolades include six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League. More

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    ‘He plans to leave immediately’ – Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Kvaratskhelia ‘has asked to go’, confirms Conte

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia “has asked to leave” Napoli, according to boss Antonio Conte.The Georgian winger, 23, is one of the most sought-after forwards in football after a fine spell in southern Italy.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli this monthCredit: RexAntonio Conte confirmed the forward wants to go amid links with Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: GettyKvaratskhelia has 30 goals in 107 games following an £8million switch from Dinamo Batumi in 2022.The playmaker fired Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years during his debut season.But Khvaratskhelia is now eyeing a move abroad for a new challenge.Man United and Chelsea are both thought to be interested.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Liverpool are also looking at him as a potential replacement for contract misfit Mo Salah.Fabrizio Romano claims French champs Paris Saint-Germain have agreed a five-year deal after offering to QUADRUPLE his wages to nearly £140,00 a week.And a January exit now looks inevitable after Napoli boss Conte confirmed Khvaratskhelia has now formally requested an exit.Former Chelsea and Spurs gaffer Conte said: “Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I spoke to him and he confirmed his plan to leave the club immediately.”Khavaratskhelia’s last appearance for Napoli came in the 1-0 win over Venezia in late December.The one player Chelsea must sign this seasonHe failed to even make the squad for last weekend’s 3-0 victory at Fiorentina.And he is set to miss out again when Napoli host Verona tomorrow evening.The Italians are eager to reclaim their Serie A crown after losing it to Inter Milan last term.Napoli are currently top of the table on 44 points, two ahead of Atalanta and four ahead of Inter — who still have two games in hand. More

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    Inter Milan preparing Oleksandr Zinchenko bid as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta targets marquee Theo Hernandez transfer

    INTER MILAN are preparing a January bid for Oleksandr Zinchenko, SunSport can reveal.Mikel Arteta is believed to be “open-minded” to the idea of letting the Ukrainian leave.Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for game time this seasonCredit: GettyEx-Manchester City ace Zinchenko has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates.And Inter think that Zinchenko could help massively boost their domestic campaign.The full-back’s arrival from City ousted Kieran Tierney, before the 28-year-old himself was sidelined by the arrivals of first Jurrien Timber and then Riccardo Calafiori, both of whom can play across the backline.Tierney will be leaving the club on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season, and Zinchenko could well follow him out of the door, having started just two Premier League games this term.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe question mark over Zinchenko’s future comes as Arsenal reportedly monitor the future of French international defender Theo Hernandez.The rampaging full-back is AC Milan’s highest ever scoring defender but struggled under recently-sacked boss Paulo Fonseca.He has started 10 Serie A games but was dropped for their clash with Genoa and began their win over Hellas Verona on the bench.As it stands, the Frenchman’s £81,000 a week deal at San Siro expires in 2026, and Italian reports claim that to date there has been no significant progress on his renewal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTheo Hernandez has been linked with the GunnersCredit: GettyIt has raised speculation that the left-back could be sold in the next transfer window.Arteta is believed to be a huge fan of the player.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continue More

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    Moment Tottenham flop injures his own manager with ‘red card tackle’ as he celebrates trophy months after leaving Spurs

    FORMER Tottenham star Emerson Royal got a little carried away while celebrating AC Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana win with manager Sergio Conceicao.Milan produced an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to beat fierce rivals Inter 3-2 in Riyadh.Emerson Royal jumps on boss Sergio ConceicaoCredit: RedditRoyal kisses the Supercoppa ItalianaCredit: GettyThe Brazilian points to pal Ruben Loftus-CheekCredit: ReutersRoyal, 25, started the game before being substituted in the 87th minute.Upon the final whistle, the Brazilian couldn’t contain his excitement.The full-back rose from the bench and jumped on boss Conceicao.He then hung on the Portuguese’s back for a few seconds, before running off to join his team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLConceicao, 50, winced in pain and even began to limp back towards the bench.During the trophy ceremony, Royal went live on Instagram to share the moment with his one million followers.Conceicao, meanwhile, didn’t seem too badly hurt.While back in the dressing room, the former Porto boss recreated his iconic celebration.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPuffing on a cigar, Conceicao danced in front of his players.The triumph over Inter was only Conceicao’s second game in charge.Moment new AC Milan manager whips out cigar in repeat of iconic celebration after winning trophy in second game His predecessor Paulo Fonseca was sacked last month following a 1-1 draw with Roma.Conceicao immediately took over, masterminding a 2-1 win over Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals in his first game in charge.Following his trophy triumph, Conceicao will take charge of his first Serie A game at the helm this Saturday.Milan, who are eighth in the table, will host Cagliari at San Siro.Concaicao celebrates with a cigar in the dressing roomCredit: Getty More

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    Moment new AC Milan manager whips out cigar and dances in repeat of iconic celebration after trophy win in second game

    SERGIO CONCEICAO recreated his most famous celebration after guiding AC Milan to a trophy in only his SECOND game in charge.The Portuguese gaffer guided AC Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory against their bitter rivals Inter on Monday night.Sergio Conceicao guided AC Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory in only his second match in charge ofCredit: GETTYThe Portuguese gaffer was in jubliant mood in the dressing room and recreated his viral 2022 celebrationCredit: GettyHe puffed on an expensive-looking cigar as he danced with the trophyCredit: GettyMilan came from 2-1 down to win the match 3-2 thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.And their epic comeback prompted Conceicao to recreate his incredible viral celebration after Porto’s title win in 2022.Conceicao puffed away on a cigar and bust-a-groove as he danced in front of the trophy.His recreation of the celebration, understandably, went viral.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOne footie fan commented on the video: “I love Conceicao.”Another said: “Love the energy from Sergio Conceicao!”And another said: “Never want this video to end.”One remarked: “Proper gaffer!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSergio Conceicao celebrates winning the Supercoppa Italiana with his backroom staffCredit: GETTYAnother chimed in: “Proper gaffer.”Conceicao only took charge of Milan before the turn of the New Year, replacing the sacked Paulo Fonseca.Watch AC Milan star stitch up her OWN gory wound in incredible video thanks to side hustle as a DOCTORHe said of the triumph: “I am very happy for the players, because it was not easy.”The atmosphere wasn’t the best when I arrived, there wasn’t much time to work on the details before these two games and we were up against two top level sides.“The players were magical, they absorbed everything we discussed.”Clearly there are things we need to improve, but they are aware of that.”I feel that with humility, we can have some great months together in the Champions League, Serie A and to take Milan where it deserves to be.“Now we are happy, we celebrate and from tomorrow we will begin to focus on Cagliari.” More

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    Tammy Abraham breaks down in tears after ex-Chelsea star’s last-gasp winner in Supercoppa Italiana final against Inter

    TAMMY ABRAHAM broke down in tears after firing AC Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory against bitter rivals Inter.Two ex-Chelsea stars scored as the Rossoneri staged an incredible comeback from 2-0 down with 40 minutes left to play in a thrilling final.Tammy Abraham was overcome with emotion as he scored a winner in the finalCredit: RexAbraham slotted in with 93 minutes on the clockCredit: ReutersThe ex-Chelsea striker has battled back from a lengthy injuryCredit: RexTheo Hernandez halved the deficit before former Blues winger Christian Pulisic equalised with the match set for extra-time.But Abraham tapped home a 93rd minute winner from point blank range to spark huge Milan celebrations.The 27-year-old was overcome with emotion and the striker had tears in his eyes as he was mobbed by his team-mates.Last season was especially tough for Abraham as he was injured for ten months at previous club Roma due to an ACL tear.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis loan to Milan was not going perfectly either after he missed a penalty against Fiorentina, having reportedly ignored orders from the manager to give the spot-kick to Pulisic.But his goal in the final saw the jubilant scenes continue long into the night as Abraham posed with the trophy alongside old Chelsea team-mate Fikayo Tomori.Incredible footage from inside the dressing room showed new boss Sergio Conceicao dancing and smoking a cigar.It was the manager’s second game in charge, having replaced the sacked Paulo Fonseca a week ago.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Supercoppa Italiana is a four-team tournament involving the winners and runners-up of the previous season’s Serie A and Coppa Italia.It has been controversially held in Saudi Arabia for the last three years.Moment Luke Littler copies Chelsea legend’s celebration during World Darts Championship clash with Nathan Aspinall Since joining Milan on loan, Abraham has scored six goals in 21 appearances.He left Chelsea three-and-a-half years ago for Roma, having won the Champions League and played 82 times for his boyhood club.The 11-time capped England star could soon have another compatriot with him at San Siro as Milan are interested in signing Marcus Rashford.Fellow ex-Chelsea man Fikayo Tomori celebrated with AbrahamCredit: GettyMilan boss Sergio Conceicao was in the mood to partyCredit: Getty More