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      Florian Wirtz ‘house-hunting in Liverpool with Bayern chiefs fearing worst as Reds set to offer more than German giants’

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN star Florian Wirtz is reportedly house-hunting in Liverpool amid an ongoing bidding war for his signature.Wirtz, 22, has attracted interest from a host of elite clubs, including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester City and of course the Reds after two stunning campaigns at Leverkusen.Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is reportedly house-hunting in LiverpoolLiverpool’s bid for Wirtz is causing ‘a bit of fear’ within Bayern Munich’s campThe playmaker was one of the key reasons behind the German giants’ undefeated Double-winning run last season before amassing a total of 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 appearances this term.Bayern have been posing as favourites to land the Germany international during the summer transfer window.According to transfer insider Christian Falk, however, Liverpool appear to be stealing a march on the newly-crowned German champions.Falk claims the Merseysiders are the likeliest to come the closest to Wirtz’s astronomical €150million (£126m) release clause, which means they could eclipse the Premier League’s transfer record of £115m.Read More on FootballThe journalist also reports that Liverpool’s intense interest is having an effect on the German and that has led him to look at accommodation in the city.That has caused “a bit of fear” within the Bayern camp which is forcing them to take swift action.The Bavarians are not keen on meeting Wirtz’s expensive asking price or matching Liverpool’s bid.But Vincent Kompany’s side are planning a big meeting with the player and his family, including his father Hans-Joachim who is also his agent.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe two parties will meet at club executive Uli Hoeness’ house in Tegernsee.Bayern will try and fork out a deal with Wirtz’s family that will prove more attractive than Liverpool’s offer in terms of personal terms.Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong reveals why he snubbed Liverpool and chose Man City last time Reds tried to sign himThe Bundesliga giants are planning to use Hoeness’ influence as the Leverkusen star’s dad is the same age as the legendary forward and he thus grew up admiring him.Bayern and Liverpool received a massive transfer boost recently when Man City pulled out of the transfer race.Real’s interest, on the other hand, isn’t worrying the German table-toppers as much as the Prem champions’ bid. More

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      ‘Here’s a gift for Alonso’ – Arne Slot hints Trent Alexander-Arnold WON’T get Liverpool send-off in brutal parting shot

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      LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot has sent a parting warning to Real Madrid about Trent Alexander-Arnold.Slot, 46, has also hinted that the right-back WON’T get a huge send-off in his last-ever game at Anfield on the final day of the season.Arne Slot has opened up about some of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s weaknessesCredit: APThe academy graduate will depart his beloved Reds after 20 years at the club at the end of the campaign.The 26-year-old is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in a move that has left most Liverpool fans fuming.Up until now Slot has remained neutral on the matter, repeatedly saying: “Everyone is free to have their own opinion.”But the Dutchman appears to have made a U-turn on his promise to play Alexander-Arnold in his final days at the club.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSlot has come out and said that Alexander-Arnold has struggled in training and needs to up his game defensively. He said: “He’s going to leave anyway so why not, it might be the first gift I can give Xabi Alonso.”I wasn’t completely happy with every single minute he was on the training ground.”In my opinion there were certain moments he could do more, to put it mildly. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I told him he’s a much better defender than people think, but you don’t show it all the time.”The England international was an unused sub during Liverpool’s latest 3-2 defeat to Brighton at the Amex, where he looked emotional after receiving a mixed reception from the away end. Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza just hours after Premier League clash with Arsenal_2Slot hasn’t decided if the defender will play against Crystal Palace, before Liverpool lift the title on Sunday.It comes after Alexander-Arnold was loudly booed by Liverpool fans after coming on against Arsenal on May 11.Liverpool have generally been supportive, with Mohamed Salah telling Gary Neville that “the fans were being harsh with him” and “he didn’t deserve it”.And Dominik Szoboszlai questioned the home fans on the pitch after Alexander-Arnold received a hostile reception against Arsenal.Alexander-Arnold is known as one of the best passers in world football and is set to be confirmed as a Madrid player in due course.Madrid have cheekily asked Liverpool to release him for free so he can play in the group stages of the Club World Cup.His contract expires on June 30, with Madrid heading out Stateside for the Club World Cup, which gets underway on June 14.Read More on The SunThere, he will join up with international team-mate and best pal Jude Bellingham, but it still remains to be seen if he’ll get a proper goodbye.Meanwhile, former Anfield ace Alonso, who recently left Bayer Leverkusen, hasn’t been officially named as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor either.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool exit interviewTRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD spoke to Liverpool’s in-house club media to explain his decision to leave Anfield.Here are the key parts…I think first and foremost, I want to say it’s not an easy decision and there’s a lot of thought and feeling that has gone into it. I’ve been here 20 years now, loved every single minute of it, achieved all my dreams, achieved everything I’ve ever wanted to here. Giving everything day in, day out for 20 years, I’ve got to a point now where I feel like I need a change, a new challenge for me as a player and as a person. And I think now is the right time for me to do that.Obviously there’s been a lot of noise around what the decision was going to be and how that was going to look. I know a lot of people will say I should have said sooner, a lot of people will say maybe I waited for the right time. But I felt personally the focus should always be on the pitch.I’ve got full confidence in the manager and the staff and the club going forward. It’s not about me thinking we’re not going to fight for titles or fight for trophies season in, season out… it was never about not having confidence in that, it just boiled down to what I felt I needed, and that is a change.Growing up, seeing players leave that I’ve loved watching and have helped the team win trophies, you feel a connection to the players that you watch, especially when they bring success to the club as well. So, I completely understand the feelings that go with that and I’ve felt it myself so I completely understand that the news will disappoint a lot of people, will anger people, it will make them upset. Obviously that went into the decision as well – it’s something you don’t want to do, you don’t want to ever have these moments where you feel like you’re letting a lot of people down, you’re disappointing a lot of people. But I’ve had to make a decision for me, it’s as simple as that. It’s a difficult one, it’s one that has played on my mind for a long time but being able now to get it off my chest will feel like a weight is lifted. And I think it’s important for the fans to know where I stand and know what the truth is.I fell in love with the club from a very, very young age and that’s something that has grown and grown day in, day out. This club has given me the opportunities to achieve everything beyond my wildest dreams. I can never repay enough of what’s been given to me and I don’t take it for granted at all. I’ve given everything every single day for 20 years now. I’ve sacrificed everything. I know the news will take a bit of time to set in and people won’t be happy and they’ll be disappointed. At the end of the day, you can be angry and hurt at me but I just hope that the lads, the rest of the team, the staff, everyone else is able to feel how good a season this has been and able to feel the love and support from the fans as they have done all season.There’s no doubt about it, I’ll be back – I’d love one day to be able to bring my kids to Anfield and show them that that’s where I’ve played and show them the videos and highlights of what we were able to achieve together. So just a huge thank you for that, thank you for everything you’ve ever done for me. Thank you for the support, thank you for the love that I’ve always felt, thank you for always having my back. I will always love the club, I will always love the people of the club, I will always love the fans and the supporters. Even though I’m leaving as player, as a fan I’ll always be a Liverpool fan. More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘says yes to two-year deal’ as he’s set to return to football seven months after Man Utd sacking

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      ERIK TEN HAG has reportedly made a decision on his first job since his axing as Manchester United manager.The Dutchman was relieved of his Old Trafford duties last November, a mere SIX MONTHS after guiding the club to a shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.Erik ten Hag was relieved of his duties as Manchester United manager last NovemberCredit: APThe Dutchman is reportedly on the verge of returning to management with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: REXThe 55-year-old has been in no rush to return to the dugout, although he’s reportedly held talks with Bayer Leverkusen about becoming their new manager.And it’s claimed he’s agreed to take charge of the Bundesliga outfit.That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims Ten Hag has said “yes” to a “two-year contract” at the BayArena.Ten Hag has also been linked with a return to Ajax but is said to have prioritised a move to Leverkusen.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSLeverkusen are on the lookout for a new manager due to Xabi Alonso’s imminent departure.The Spaniard, who guided the club to the Bundesliga title in the 2023/24 season, is set to join Real Madrid.Alonso is reportedly on course to be unveiled as the replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, who managed him when he played at the Bernabeu, next week.Despite being brutally sacked by the Red Devils brass, Ten Hag claimed he “LOVED” his time in the Premier League.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTen Hag is a contender to replace outgoing Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi AlonsoCredit: GETTYBut in the months which followed his dismissal, he admitted he may never return to management.During an appearance on the SEG Stories podcast, he said: “There are so many other things I could do.Erik ten Hag reveals he HAS returned to work and may never go back to management after Man Utd sacking”Maybe in football, in a new position as a manager. That’s an option. And maybe something completely different.”I’ve been working with my brothers lately. We have our own company.”Or rather: they have their own company.”But we also run a company together with our father. “That’s also something I love to do I can now give that more attention and it’s also a lot of fun.” More

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      England squad revealed with shock recall for Toney, first cap for Chelsea star and Bellingham in despite needing surgery

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has named his second England squad – with a shock recall for Ivan Toney and first call-up for Trevoh Chalobah. The next stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continues on June 7 against Andorra in Barcelona.Thomas Tuchel has named his second England squadCredit: GettyIvan Toney has returned to the England squad for the first time since Euro 2024Credit: GettyChelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah has been given his first senior call-upCredit: PAAnd the Three Lions will also host Senegal in a friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on June 10.The team will reportedly travel to Spain a few days early to attend the Spanish Grand Prix.Former Brentford striker Toney returns for the first time since Euro 2024 heartbreak after a shock scoring spree for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.And uncapped Chelsea defender Chalobah’s call-up is his first with the senior squad after several appearances at England youth levels. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSChalobah’s inclusion comes as a shock given his tough start to the season, being loaned out to Crystal Palace before being recalled to Stamford Bridge to cover defensive injuries in January.On Chalobah, Tuchel said: “We have some injuries in defence and he has stepped up massively since returning to Chelsea.”He’s contributed to Chelsea’s run for Champions League football and he’s been on our radar for some time.”Phil Foden missed out on a place in the squad while he recovers from an ankle injury picked up in April.Most read in FootballWest Ham star Jarrod Bowen has been left outCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham has been included, even though he faces shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup.Jarrod Bowen has been surprisingly dropped for Noni Madueke, but the West Ham winger is heading on his stag do in Las Vegas before marrying Love Island star Dani Dyer next week. Roy Keane leaves Ian Wright laughing after ITV pundit’s joke about Thomas Tuchel following England’s win over Latvia Players from teams featuring in the relaunched Club World Cup, which begins five days after the final friendly, have been included.Fifa’s expanded Club World Cup, held in the United States, starts less than a week later, running from 15 June – 13 July.But players from Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have been selected.That means captain Harry Kane, Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher, Chelsea stars Chalobah and Cole Palmer, and Bellingham find themselves with a busy period ahead.The clubs involved in the tournament were eager for nations – not just England – to release their players from June’s international window.The FA cited the Club World Cup as a “significant challenge” for protecting player welfare which could also have “financial implications”.Meanwhile, Jordan Henderson has been named again, with Adam Wharton and Marc Guehi absent after reportedly picking up knocks in Palace’s FA Cup heroic final win over Man City. Marcus Rashford misses out on back-to-back call ups after being ruled out for the season with a hamstring issue for loan side Aston Villa.Rashford’s parent club Manchester United have ZERO representatives, with Harry Maguire also snubbed days after losing the Europa League final to Spurs.Europa League hero Dominic Solanke won’t go along either after ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought against Man Utd in Bilbao.Man City’s Kyle Walker, on loan at AC Milan, keeps his place along with Villa’s Morgan Rogers, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones, Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Palace’s Eberechi Eze.Aaron Ramsdale hasn’t made the cut after being relegated with Southampton, while Burnley hero James Trafford, 22, has.It goes without saying that Bukayo Saka returns to England after missing out in Tuchel’s first squad through injury.Jack Grealish has been left out again, as has Euro 2024 star Kobbie Mainoo and Newcastle’s Tino Livramento.Rumours swirled about a possible Ben White inclusion, but the Arsenal full-back hasn’t been named since leaving the 2022 World Cup camp during Gareth Southgate’s reign.Tuchel stressed after victories over Latvia and Albania in March that he now has 384 DAYS until the 2026 World Cup begins.The German manager was brought in to replace Southgate with a remit to win the tournament.Read More on The SunTuchel has overseen two wins from two since taking charge of the Three Lions at the start of the year and England sit top of Group K in Europe’s World Cup qualifiers. They defeated Albania 2-0 and Latvia 3-0 during Tuchel’s first camp with Lewis-Skelly, Eze and Kane in particular impressing the former Chelsea boss.End of season timeline25 May: Final Premier League games28 May: Conference League final: Chelsea v Real Betis31 May: Champions League final: PSG v Inter Milan4-10 June: Six-day England camp including games on 7 June and 10 June11-28 June: U21 European Championship15 June -13 July: Club World Cup, including Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, plus others15 June: Bayern play first Club World Cup game16 June: Chelsea play first game18 June: Man City & Real Madrid play first gamesMid-July: Pre-season matches begin, including overseas tours9 August: Community Shield13 August: Uefa Super Cup: Tottenham v Champions League winners16 August: Start of 2025-26 Premier League season More

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      Ivan Toney ‘gets shock England recall’ for first time since Euro 2024 after scoring spree in Saudi Arabia

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      FORMER Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England squad.The 29-year-old has impressed Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel in his first season for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.Ivan Toney has been recalled to the England squadCredit: GettyToney last played for England at Euro 2024Credit: GettyAs a result, he will be called up to the squad today.Toney last played for England at Euro 2024 and provided the assist for Harry Kane’s extra-time winner against Slovakia in the knockout stages.He made three appearances at the major tournament, all from the bench, and played 42 minutes in total.The striker completed a £40million move to Al-Ahli on transfer deadline day last summer after being linked with several Premier League clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United were all understood to be considering a move.However, the Saudi club tabled the winning bid at the last minute.Toney has made 43 appearances for Al-Ahli this season, scoring 29 goals and providing six assists across all competitions.England face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier in Spain on June 7 before hosting Senegal in a friendly at the City Ground three days later.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIvan Toney’s first season at Al-AhliGames – 43Goals – 29Assists – 6Trophies – 1 (AFC Champions League)Tuchel and his squad are expected to arrive in Spain early to attend the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 1.The Three Lions manager selected his first squad in March prior to World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, both of which ended in a win.Roy Keane delivers verdict on Thomas Tuchel after two games with England and claims he’s been handed ‘easy start’Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were handed recalls ahead of the two fixtures.Henderson has kept his place in the squad in the build-up to the upcoming fixtures, while Rashford is unavailable due to injury.Trevoh Chalobah earned his first call-up to the senior squad, with Myles Lewis-Skelly earning his second.The likes of Jarrod Bowen, Harry Maguire, Tino Livramento and Dominic Solanke all missed out. More

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      ‘What did he expect?’ – Sir Alex Ferguson looks ‘absolutely disgusted’ in new footage from Man Utd Europa League loss

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON’s face was quite the picture during the Europa League final.The Scot was in attendance at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday to see Manchester United take on Tottenham in an all-English final.Sir Alec Ferguson was in attendance for the Europa League final on WednesdayCredit: GETTYFergie had one of the best seats in the house next to Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: GETTYFergie was spotted grimacing midway through the matchCredit: XBut it wasn’t a happy trip to the Basque Country, with United suffering a 1-0 defeat to the north Londoners.Fergie had one of the best seats in the house for the match next to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.And a footie fan caught the iconic Red Devils manager observing the match with the grimace of all grimaces.Footage of Fergie’s clear dismay at United’s display went viral, with one footie fan commenting: “He’s fuming.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “The Boss is all of us, we’re bloody awful.”And another said: “All of this started when he chose Moyes. He ruined his own legacy.”One remarked: “Damn see they upset the boss agaiiiinnn!!!”Another chimed in: “Sir Alex Ferguson looking absolutely disgusted with what he was witnessing last night.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOne asked: “What did he expect?”Defeat to Spurs saw United fail to secure Champions League football for the next season and has ramped up the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim.Moment baffled Man Utd fan gets trapped in toilet in Bilbao and is left soaked by self-cleaning systemAnd the Portuguese gaffer has sensationally claimed he’ll LEAVE THE CLUB FOR FREE if the Red Devils brass don’t believe he’s the right man for the job.The 40-year-old said: “In this moment, I am not going to be here defending myself. “It’s not my style, I cannot do it. It is really hard for me. “So I have nothing to show to the fans and say, ‘I’m going to improve because of this, I have these problems…’ I will not do nothing. “In this moment, it is a little bit of faith. Let’s see. “I’m always open, if the board and the fans feel that I am not the right guy, I will go the next day without any conversation about compensation. Read More on The Sun“But I will not quit. I am really confident in my job. “As you can see, I will not change nothing in how I do things.” More

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      Ange Postecoglou set for massive payday whether Daniel Levy sacks him as Tottenham boss or not

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU is set for a HUGE payday whether he remains Tottenham manager or not.Postecoglou finally ended Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought with a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final.Ange Postecoglou will land a healthy bonus for winning the Europa League on Wednesday nightCredit: GettyBut rumour has it that Postecoglou could still lose his job regardless of qualifying for the Champions League after their big win.His horror Premier League form, where Spurs lag 17th in the table, has been too much to bare for sections of fans.But Postecoglou can look forward to a massive pay-packet before any decision is made about his future.This is because chairman Daniel Levy will sign off a £2m bonus to the Aussie for lifting the club’s first European trophy since 1984.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhile, Levy would also face a mega compensation bill if he were to sack the 59-year-old, who joined in the summer of 2023.Asked directly about his future, Postecoglou said: “No, no planned meetings. I haven’t had any discussions, no one has spoken to me about anything.“Maybe they felt like they don’t need to or they were waiting for this game. “What I do know is, I’ll go back to my hotel room, get my family and friends together, open up a nice bottle of scotch, have a couple of quiet ones, get ready for a massive parade on Friday, play Brighton on Sunday. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“And then Monday I’ll go on holiday with my beautiful family because I deserve it.”The players will also split a performance-related package of around £3m for etching their name into the club’s folklore. Postecoglou unrecognisable in amazing throwback video as first club share emotional 3-minute tribute after Europa LeagueAnd the squad have backed Postecoglou to stay after Brennan Johnson bundled in the only goal against United in Bilbao.Postecoglou was widely mocked when he made the bold claim earlier in Spurs’ largely dismal campaign that he “always” wins silverware in his second season.Sergio Reguilon and James Maddison posed with a fan’s banner showing a picture of the Aussie and his fateful words: “I don’t usually win things, I ALWAYS win things in my second year.”But Tottenham will compete in Europe’s elite competition next season for the first time since 2022/23.That means there could be an extra £100m in the coffers thanks to prize money, TV revenue and additional sponsorships.Spurs’ Europa League win saw them scoop a £10.95m cash prize from Uefa.Tottenham’s qualification mean there will be six English teams competing in the Champions League next season.Tottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfield.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players…Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: Kick-off time, TV channel and live stream info for Bilbao clash More

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      Forgotten former Liverpool winger leading contender to become next Hull City manager after stint in SLOVENIA

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      FORMER Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss.Riera is currently manager of NK Celje, who are fourth in Slovenia’s top flight going into the final day. Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City managerCredit: GettyThe ex-Anfield winger has worked wonders in his second stint as the club’s boss but is thought to be keen on managing in England.And Hull are on the lookout for a new man in charge after they sacked Ruben Selles at the end of the season.Selles had steered Hull to Championship safety on the final day but it was not enough to save his job.The Spaniard was the third manager to be dismissed by Hull owner Acun Ilicali in the last year along with Liam Rosenior and Tim Walter.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFormer Sunderland and Rangers boss Michael Beale has been interviewed by Hull for the vacancy.While ex-Newcastle midfielder Emre Belozoglu joins Riera on the club’s four-man shortlist.Riera steered NK Celje to a huge quarter-final berth in the Europa Conference League despite finishing 21st out of 36 teams in the league phase.After beating Cypriot side APOEL in the knockout play-off, Celje beat Swiss side Lugano via penalties in the last 16.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the club crashed out in the final eight after losing 4-3 on aggregate to Serie A side Fiorentina. A wideman in his playing days, Riera first moved to England in 2006 when Manchester City loaned him in from Espanyol.Former Premier League club closing in on return to EFL despite finishing 23 POINTS behind play-off opponentsIn 2008 he joined Liverpool and spent two years at Anfield, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 56 appearances.However, his time at the club was cut short after he was suspended by then-manager Rafa Benitez.The Spaniard made comments to the Spanish press regarding his first team opportunities and was subsequently exiled and transfer listed.Riera also played for Olympiacos, Galatasaray, Watford, Udinese, Zavrc and Koper.Since hanging up his boots, Riera has managed alongside Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana as well as French side Bordeaux.Riera began his managerial career with Olimpija in July 2022 and went on to win the league title in his first season.Riera spent two seasons at LiverpoolCredit: Reuters More