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      Kyle Walker ‘assessing transfer options’ and could leave in January transfer alongside forgotten Man City team-mate

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      KYLE WALKER is reportedly assessing his options with his time at Manchester City appearing to be nearing an end.Walker, 34, has managed just nine Premier League starts for City this term despite being the club captain.Kyle Walker is reportedly considering his options for the futureCredit: GettyWalker has struggled to reach his usual level this seasonAnd the experienced England international could be ready to call time on his seven-and-a-half-year stint with the Champions.According to the Mail Online, Walker is “assessing his options moving forward”.The veteran right-back still has a year and a half remaining on his current terms at the Etihad, after signing an extension last year.But reduced game time, poor form and a need for changes at City could mean his spell with the Cityzens is set to come to an end.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSunSport exclusively revealed that Nottingham Forest ace Ola Aina is on Man City’s wish list as a potential replacement for Walker going forward.Walker might not be the only star to say goodbye to Pep Guardiola’s superteam either.The Mail claim that forgotten man Mathues Nunes is also considering his future with the club, having made just 13 Premier League starts across two seasons since his £53m move from Wolves last year.Another big name that has been linked with an exit is Jack Grealish.Most read in FootballMatheus Nunes is also said to be considering a Man City exitCredit: GettyNunes has played little football since joining Man City last seasonBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe £100m winger has failed to live up the billing since his mega-money switch from Aston Villa and has now gone the entirety of 2024 without scoring for City.It’s reported that both Tottenham and Newcastle are keeping a keen eye on the England star.Kyle Walker eats same meal that most fans would find odd before every match after changing pre-match routine However, Sun Sport understands any Newcastle move for Grealish is doubtful, unless they could get a cheap six month loan deal – which City would unlikely sanction to a top four rival.While Pep Guardiola is on record as saying he doesn’t expect anybody to leave his already paper-thin squad in January.Jack Grealish has been linked with an exit from the Etihad outfitCredit: GettyGrealish has failed to live up to his £100m price tag so far More

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      Lauryn Goodman seen for first time since Kyle Walker did NOT give their two kids Xmas presents – despite £27m fortune

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      LAURYN Goodman put on a brave face as she was seen for the first time since Kyle Walker failed to send their two kids Christmas presents.Despite his £27million fortune, the Manchester City footballer snubbed son Kairo and daughter Kinara for a second year.Lauryn Goodman carries daughter Kinara as she holds hands with son Kairo on a walkCredit: SplashKyle Walker snubbed the two children he fathered with LaurynCredit: GettyThe family pushed on after Kyle failed to get them Christmas presentsCredit: SplashLauryn managed a smile despite a difficult ChristmasCredit: SplashThe Sun told how the father of six promised friends he’d do the “right thing” by his estranged kids, but left Lauryn disappointed once again.It comes six months after their courtroom showdown over Lauryn’s ‘childcare’ demands – where she was accused of using the England footie ace as an “open-ended cheque book”.Over Christmas, doting mum had been “feeling the humbug spirit”, sources said – but she was today spotted smiling out on a stroll, holding hands with Kairo and carrying Kinara with the other.Wearing just a cardigan and jeans on a mild December day, Lauryn managed a smile as she pushed on to put her troubles behind her.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERShe played with her animated one-year-old Kinara in one picture and in another sweetly pulled up Kairo’s jacket as it slipped off his shoulder.One insider said previously about the father of her children: “All of their mutual friends have talked to Kyle.“They feel really upset for the children and for Lauryn who is always trying to do right by their kids.“They were hoping Kyle would put aside his differences for the sake of the childrenMost read in Football“But to leave them with nothing to open for another year is just really sad.”Lauryn became pregnant while Kyle was on a break from his wife Annie in 2019 and Kairo was born the following year.He and Annie – who he shares four children with – rebuilt their relationship and got married in 2021.Kyle Walker will spend Christmas Day back with estranged wife Annie Kilner after they agreed to put the turmoil of their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsLauryn and Kyle briefly rekindled their relationship before Kinara was conceived.Lauryn broke the news of her second child with Kyle on December 27 in a text to then-pregnant Annie — leading to a huge public feud.Kyle later admitted he’d lied to both women and moved out of the family home in Cheshire.Annie filed for divorce this October and is preparing to seek half his fortune.Full list of Lauryn Goodman’s outrageous ‘childcare’ demands to Kyle Walker in court battleINSTAGRAM influencer Lauryn Goodman was blasted for using England footie ace Kyle Walker as an “open-ended cheque bookHer full shopping list of ‘childcare’ demands she wanted her ex to pay for can be revealed – including £30,000 for aircon and a gardener budget.£30,000 Air conditioning£31,200 Astroturf pitch£20,000 Furnishing fund£70,000 Car allowance every three years£14,750 per month/£150,000 a year in child maintenance for both children£3,900 per month childcare costs for Kinara of 30 hours per week at £30 an hour£30,000 Car for the nanny, to be replaced every three yearsA bespoke wood and glass baby gateA gardener at a cost of £28 per hour – “The lawn mower is heavy”£171.81 per month for two mobile phones – one for family, one for friendsAn iron – “I do have a steamer but it leaks”£800 Water filters£2,000+ Garden furniture£1,499 Garden chairs and table£6,250 Wardrobes£2,149 Outdoor lighting£9,000 Blinds£1,619 Oven£996 Bar stools£15,396 sofas£3,925 Sofa bedsWHAT HE’S PAID FOR ALREADY£1,059,717 for his and Lauryn’s legal fees£2.4 million house in Sussex for Lauryn£9,188 per month child maintenance for Kairo£7,000 per month child maintenance for Kinara£245,000 Lauryn’s legal fees for financial hearing relating to Kinara 2024£48,000 new wardrobes at Lauryn’s home£52,164 new blinds and curtains£9,115 CCTV cameras£5,651 burglar alarm£30,000 ‘Wish list’ for Kinara£27,000 ‘Maternity’ nanny for Kinara£16,678 to secure the nanny£5,590 per month for childcare costs£10,000 property management fund£75,000 furnishing fund£28,000 replacement gates for the house£10,000 Kairo’s fourth birthday party£73,000 Premium bonds and an ISA for Kairo£40,840 To clear some of Lauryn’s debtsHowever, she allowed Kyle to spend a couple of hours on Christmas Day with her and their four sons before going to training.Manchester City played against Everton on Boxing Day, but left fans disappointed with a 1-1 draw.Animated Kinara pointed to the sky as the family enjoyed their walkCredit: SplashKyle with his estranged wife AnnieLauryn pulled up Kairo’s jacket as it slipped off his shoulderCredit: SplashHe missed out son Kairo and daughter Kinara for a second year — despite promising friends to do the ‘right thing’Credit: Instagram @lauryngoodman91She leaned in to nuzzle noses with one-year=old KinaraCredit: Splash More

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      Bizarre moment SEAGULL helps EFL club with ‘great flick on’ after being hit by ball in League Two clash

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      GRIMSBY were aided by a SEAGULL during their clash with Port Vale after the bird deflected a long ball into the path of their player.In the 26th minute, a Grimbsy defender received the ball from a throw-in and hammered it upfield.A long ball by a Grimbsy defender led to a bizarre moment in the 26th minuteA seagull deflected the ball into the path of a Grimsby playerIt continued the home side’s attack as they benefited from the seagull deflectionAs it rose in the air, a seagull swept across the pitch and collided with the ball.Fortunately for Grimsby, it deflected the ball perfectly into the path of one of their players who controlled it before clipping a pass further forward.The moment went viral on social media with many reacting to the bizarre incident.One said: “What a pass by this seagull 🤣🤣.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Great flick on to be fair to the lad.”A third replied: “Chelsea have just bid £5million.”While a fourth responded: “The seagull has been more influential than Man Utd’s midfield.”And a fifth joked: “Can he do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke though?”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThree minutes after the seagull interference, Grimsby took the lead through Cameron McJannet.Doug Tharme and Jason Daoi Svanporsson extended the hosts advantage late on as they claimed a 3-0 victory over Port Vale.SunSport launches weekly Football League feature called ‘What the EFL-!’The result lifts Grimsby up to fifth in League Two, level on points with Port Vale in fourth. More

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      Former Premier League star, 38, makes retirement U-turn to join seventh tier minnows just weeks after quitting football

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      FORMER Premier League striker Matt Derbyshire has come out of retirement to sign for a seventh tier club.Derbyshire announced that he was hanging up his boots just last month.Former Bradford star Matt Derbyshire has completed a retirement U-turn by signing for a non-league clubCredit: GettyIn a statement on social media, he wrote: “What a privilege in life to play this wonderful game of football. I have never taken a single day for granted waking up and being able to do this as my job for the past 22 years.”It has allowed me the privilege to play for my home club Blackburn Rovers, the team that I supported grown up as a local boy and where I made my Premier League debut.”I could not and would not have picked a better club to start my journey and will be forever grateful to them.”I have been so fortunate to have experienced and played in every level of English football and I am so proud to have represented my country…Read More in Football”I wish I could do it all over again but now it’s time for me to pass on my knowledge and help the next generation of young footballers.”Now, just eight weeks on from his announcement, the 38-year-old is making a retirement U-turn.Derbyshire has signed for non-league side Matlock Town.The seventh-tier club is managed by Ryan Cresswell and player-coach Adam Clayton, who played with the striker at Bradford.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCresswell said: “Myself and Clayts went to the Rotherham game today and he was the guest speaker in the lounge.”Clayts played with him at Bradford City so knew him really well. He wants to play football and we put a deal together to suit all parties for him to come on board.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirt”He’s really excited to be involved and get back playing and had offers from multiple non-league clubs but is really excited about the work we’re doing at Matlock and wants to be a part of it.”Derbyshire was released by Bradford at the end of the 2023-24 season and struggled to find another club before announcing his retirement.The striker has also played for the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Wrexham, Olympiacos, Birmingham, Nottingham Forest and Blackpool. More

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      David De Gea makes wonder save that ‘makes Vlahovic find religion’ as Man Utd fans ask ‘why did we let him go’

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      DAVID DE GEA showed Manchester United fans he has still got it with a stunning save against Juventus.The 34-year-old goalkeeper is now at Italian side Fiorentina.David De Gea pulled off a stunning save to stop Juventus going aheadDusan Vlahovic was left in disbeliefDe Gea made three huge saves in the draw with JuveCredit: RexDe Gea starred in La Viola’s 2-2 draw with Juve last night, making three huge saves.His best came when the game was level at 1-1 in the first-half as he denied Dusan Vlahovic in stunning fashion.The striker chested the ball down and fired powerfully towards the near post from point blank range on the half volley.But De Gea stood firm and reacted smartly to get a strong right hand on the ball to divert it wide.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVlahovic was in disbelief at how he had not found the back of the net and did the sign of the cross in shock.Fans were also stunned, with one saying: “Vlahovic questioning his footballing faith.”Another added: “De Gea with a save that made Vlahovic find religion.”United fans reacted: “Why did we let him go?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA second wrote: “One of the best shot stoppers of all-time, just weak in other areas.”On the save, De Gea told DAZN: “I actually hurt myself with the landing on that save, but it all went well in the end.”Classy Ruben Amorim gives young Man Utd fan once-in-a-lifetime tour around Carrington training ground in his carThe Spaniard left Man Utd in 2023 to end a 12-year stay at Old Trafford.De Gea departed the club after United reportedly pulled out a contract agreement.He played 545 times for the Red Devils, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League. More

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      Eddie Hearn reveals two-fight plan for Anthony Joshua and hints Tyson Fury WON’T get Oleksandr Usyk trilogy

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed the timeline for Anthony Joshua’s return – as well as a two-fight plan for the former heavyweight champ.The Watford warrior hasn’t fought since his spectacular September slaying at the hands of former sparring partner Daniel Dubois.Anthony Joshua hasn’t fought since his September slugfest with Daniel DuboisCredit: GETTYAJ is currently recovering from niggling injuries and will resume full training in JanuaryCredit: GETTYPromoter Eddie Hearn has revealed AJ will be back in the ring in late JuneCredit: REUTERSA rematch with Dubois was set to take place in February before AJ was convinced by his team to recover from niggling injuries.And Team AJ are now targeting an early summer return, provided he resumes full training in January.When asked when the London 2012 Olympic gold medallist will next fight, Hearn told iFL TV: “In May or June.”He’s not in full training yet. He’s probably ready to resume training in January.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSA long-overdue domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury is also on the cards for Joshua following the Gypsy King’s second-straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month.But as much as he wants the Fury fight, Hearn insists a hasty decision won’t be made on AJ’s immediate future.The Matchroom Boxing chief continued: “At the moment, you’ve got the Dubois fight [against Joseph Parker] on February 22nd.”And you’ve got to see what Fury wants to do. We’re not in a terrible rush. AJ will fight twice in 2025.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Once in the summer and once in the winter.”If we can’t make the Dubois fight and if Fury doesn’t want to fight, then you have to make the decision to fight somebody, or do you wait for those fights? Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circle“I can’t speak on behalf of AJ, for who he’s prepared to fight.”But what I know is the focus is Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury.”Of course, he’s [Joshua] done it all. If he gets Fury on his resume, he’s boxed virtually everybody of his era.”SunSport exclusively revealed that Fury has decided NOT to retire following his second straight defeat to Usyk.And Hearn believes all that’s left for the Wythenshawe warrior is a mammoth Wembley showdown with AJ.“For me, Fury fights AJ, or I don’t know who else he’d want to fight, “he said. “There’s no demand for a third fight [with Usyk].Eddie Hearn insists Tyson Fury has no other option but to face Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA”His Excellency isn’t looking to make a third fight.”We all know those two [Fury and AJ] come together, and it’s just a monster.”I don’t think it’s a time to call it out, but common sense, hopefully, will prevail. “We’re all getting on, we’re all talking.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We all want to do great fights and do big business. So, hopefully, you’ll see that, and if not. “If Dubois comes through Parker, we’d [Joshua] like the rematch.” More

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      Arsenal face TRIPLE blow in Alexander Isak transfer chase that looks set to force Arteta to seek alternative option

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      ARSENAL are facing a triple blow to their hopes of signing Newcastle star Alexander Isak.The Swedish international is one of the most in-form forwards in Europe.Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is wanted by ArsenalCredit: PAMikel Arteta’s side could struggle to complete a deal to sign IsakCredit: RexIsak, 25, has recovered from a slow start to the season and now has 11 goals in 16 Premier League appearances.His exploits have seen interest in him from Arsenal ramp up; however, they may struggle to complete a deal.SunSport can reveal the prolific forward is potentially prepared to stay at St James Park – if the club finishes in the top four.Sources close to the player say he’s desperate to play in the Champions League but believes he can achieve that ambition with the Magpies.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe news will be a blow to Arsenal who are continuing to monitor the player.The Gunners are also likely to baulk at the huge price tag that has now been placed on the player.Reports over the weekend suggest Newcastle will resist any attempt to lure him away by placing a record price tag in excess of £150million on Isak.They blocked talks to poach Isak last summer by quoting a fee of around £150mfor Isak, which scared off Arsenal’s London rivals Chelsea.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWith three and a half years left on his contract, which Newcastle may well look to extend at the end of the season, the asking price will not be lowered.New contract talks were postponed earlier this year, Newcastle want to keep Isak and know an extension will need to be discussed at some point.Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka is set to miss months after surgery as he gives injury update on Arsenal starArsenal have long been linked with an interest in Isak, who has scored 42 goals in 68 Premier League appearances.However, they could struggle to come up with the sort of money needed to open talks at a time when every club in England needs to comply with PSR.And in a third blow to Arsenal’s hopes, they are not the only club keen on signing Isak.Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be tracking the striker, while there could be interest from the two Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.If Liverpool fails to agree on a new contract with Mohamed Salah, they could also look at Isak as his replacement.The interest from the top clubs could start a bidding war and drive Isak’s fee towards a world record number.READ MORE SUN STORIESNeymar’s move from Barcelona to PSG in 2017 is the current record at £198m.This means that Arsenal could look for an alternative to Isak, with Wolves’ star Matheus Cunha, one option that has been linked with a switch to the Emirates. More

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      Former Newcastle youth star, 27, dies suddenly as his heartbroken club pay tribute and postpone match out of respect

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      FORMER Newcastle academy player Michael Newberry has tragically passed away at the age of 27.Newberry, who left the Toon in 2018, signed for Northern Irish club Cliftonville FC last summer.Former Newcastle player Michael Newberry has tragically passed awayCredit: GettyNewberry’s current club Cliftonville FC have postponed their game to honour his deathCliftonville confirmed Newberry’s death on Monday in a heartbreaking tribute, with the club left “shaken” by the loss.The tribute read: “Cliftonville FC are devastated to learn of the sudden death of Michael Newberry. “Our condolences are extended to Michael’s family and friends, as well as the many team-mates he played with during his career, and fans who will be shaken and saddened by this heartbreaking news.”This evening’s scheduled fixture with Dungannon Swifts at Solitude has been postponed.”Monday’s scheduled fixture with Dungannon Swifts at Solitude has been postponed out of respect.Dungannon said: “Everyone at Dungannon Swifts FC are deeply saddened by the news of Michael Newberry’s passing.”We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Newberry’s family and everybody associated with Cliftonville FC and Linfield FC at this sad time.”Also postponed is the game between Linfield and Larne following a request from the former due to his time at the club.Most read in FootballNewberry’s last game for Cliftonville was on Boxing DayCredit: A Linfield statement read: “Linfield FC is devastated to learn of the sudden passing of our former player, Michael Newberry. West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui defends loss against Liverpool “Linfield has agreed with NIFL that tonight’s Premiership game against Larne should be postponed. “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michael’s family and friends at this very sad time.”Larne said: “Everyone at Larne Football Club are deeply saddened to hear of Michael Newberry’s passing. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Michael’s family and friends at this time and everyone associated with Cliftonville FC and Linfield FC.”Due to the tragic news, tonight’s game against Linfield has now been postponed.”A statement from the Northern Ireland Football League said: “The NI Football League are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Cliftonville player Michael Newberry.”Everyone connected with the NI Football League pass on our heartfelt condolences to Michael’s family, friends and everyone connected with Cliftonville Football Club at this sad time.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As a mark of respect, Cliftonville’s match against Dungannon Swifts in the Sports Direct Premiership tonight (Monday) has been postponed.”In addition, following a request from Linfield, and due to Michael’s time at Windsor Park and his close association with the Linfield players and staff – their match against Larne this evening has also been postponed.” More