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    Man Utd facing biggest summer exodus in years with ELEVEN players’ futures in doubt including Mainoo and Garnacho

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    THE futures of ELEVEN Manchester United players are up in the air with the club facing the biggest summer exodus in years.The Red Devils have several stars out of favour under Ruben Amorim, while Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho could also be sold.Kobbie Mainoo could leave United this summerAston Villa have an option to buy Marcus Rashford in the summerCredit: ReutersThe Athletic have named eleven Red Devils that could realistically leave Old Trafford this summer for a variety of reasons.Firstly, the four all-but definite exits come in the form of Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.Evans, 37, – who has not started in four months – and Heaton, 39, are likely to retire, according to Manchester Evening News.While, fellow soon-to-be free agents midfielder Eriksen and defender Lindelof are set to be released come June.READ MORE ON MAN UTDUnited were open to offers for Eriksen last summer and Lindelof is eyeing a return to Benfica after spending most of the last two seasons injured.The club will likely look to part ways with on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho to reinvest in a new goalscorer.Rashford has impressed since joining Aston Villa on loan in January and worked his way into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad, starting the German’s first two games in charge.Villa have a £40million option to buy Rashford in the summer and it seems the damage is done in terms of his relationship with Amorim.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordElsewhere, Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £20-25million, although a £5million get-out clause has since emerged.The Blues are set to sign Sancho permanently in the summer, despite reports that suggested Stamford Bridge chiefs were tempted to pay the compensation to avoid it.’Scars are so deep’ – Ruben Amorim gives concerning interview on why Man Utd isn’t a quick fix and will take YEARSAntony – signed for £85.5million- has also had something of a career revival since joining Real Betis but there looks to be no way back for him too.Meanwhile, transfer expert David Ornstein said the Red Devils could listen to offers for Mainoo and Garnacho.As academy products, both represent “pure profit” on the books and would help United stay in line with Profit and Sustainability Rules. Ornstein said: “They are players I don’t think United actively want out.”But if suitable offers arrive and the club decide to entertain them from a football and financial perspective, there could be movement there.”Mainoo – who could garner a £70million fee – has not been able to agree a new deal, which has two years left.David Ornstein said the Red Devils could listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho.United are open to selling veteran midfielder Casemiro, 33, who has one year left on his deal. The Brazilian – who cost United a whopping £70million in 2022 – is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, which expires in 2026.Meanwhile, PSV have an option to sign left back Tyrell Malacia on a permanent basis.And SunSport exclusively reported that the club are open to selling goalkeeper Andre Onana to the Saudi Pro League.Speaking earlier this month, Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an end.He said: “Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on. If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.”I was a player and like to use that experience — when you are honest with someone, they can take it. In the beginning maybe it is hard but they will understand.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m quite honest with my players and sometimes they know they have to move on at the end of the season.”We can talk about that in the end — now there are still a lot of games to play. But that is clear and not a difficult situation.” More

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      Man Utd ‘want to get rid of at least TEN first team players this summer’ with Rashford, Sancho and Antony set for exits

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to move on at least TEN players this summer as part of a huge rebuild, reports claim.It is no secret that the club’s new ownership and manager Ruben Amorim are looking to overhaul the squad after another dismal campaign.Chelsea can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Manchester United flop Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyThe club want to permanently sell academy star Marcus RashfordCredit: RexVeteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.Credit: RexReports have suggested that United will consider offers for “practically every player” when the transfer window opens.Firstly, the four all-but definite exits come in the form of Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.Evans, 37, – who has not started in four months – and Heaton, 39, are likely to retire, according to Manchester Evening News.While, fellow free agents midfielder Eriksen and defender Lindelof are set to be released come June.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSUnited were open to offers for Eriksen last summer and Lindelof is eyeing a return to Benfica after spending most of the last two seasons injured.The club want to permanently sell on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho to reinvest in a new goalscorer.Rashford has impressed since joining Aston Villa on loan in January and worked his way into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.Villa have an £40million option to buy Rashford in the summer and it seems the damage is done in terms of his relationship with Amorim.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordElsewhere, Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £20-25million, although a £5million get-out clause has since emerged.The Blues are set to sign Sancho permanently in the summer, despite reports that suggested Stamford Bridge chiefs were tempted to pay the compensation to avoid it.Paul Scholes feels like Man Utd are ‘begging’ for money to build new stadium Antony -signed for £85.5million- has also has somewhat of a career revival since joining Real Betis but there looks to be no way back for him too.Veteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.The Brazilian- who cost United a whopping £70million in 2022 – is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, which expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.Meanwhile, SunSport exclusively reported that the club are looking to sell goalkeeper Andre Onana to the Saudi Pro League.And the future of No 2 Altay Bayindir is also up in the air as the Turkish stopper could seek more football in order to improve his chances of playing at next year’s World Cup.PSV also have an option to sign left back Tyrell Malacia on a permanent basis.While the club may look to move Luke Shaw if they can find a buyer given his continued injury problems.Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an endCredit: GettySpeaking earlier this month, Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an end.He said: “Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on. If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.”I was a player and like to use that experience — when you are honest with someone, they can take it. In the beginning maybe it is hard but they will understand.”I’m quite honest with my players and sometimes they know they have to move on at the end of the season.”We can talk about that in the end — now there are still a lot of games to play. But that is clear and not a difficult situation.”United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed the club “won’t be selling players because of the state we are in financially” amid doubts over the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Mainoo has not signed a renewal but his current deal has a maximum expiry date of 2028 .While Garnacho was the subject of a rejected £40m offer from Napoli in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESRatcliffe named six big-money United signings that are either “not good enough or overpaid” in his bombshell interview with Gary Neville recently.Sancho, Casemiro, Antony, Hojlund, Onana and Lisandro Martinez were all outed by the Ineos owner. More

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      Major change to transfer window in works as Premier League clubs set for talks over move that was previously abandoned

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      PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs are set to hold talks over changing when the summer transfer window shuts, according to reports.Last summer the transfer window closed on August 31, 2024, and this summer it will open officially on June 12.Signings such as Manuel Ugarte signed after the start of the season could become a thing of the past under a new proposalCredit: AlamySome Premier League sporting directors believe ending the window before the season starts will promote integrityCredit: GettyNegotiations in deals as Mohamed Salah, linked with a transfer away from the Prem, could leave Liverpool at a disadvantageCredit: RexHowever, new plans could see the 2025 summer window closed on August 14, two days BEFORE the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.The measure, put forward in early February at a meeting between the sporting directors of Prem clubs, is not new to English football, having been introduced and later abandoned in 2018 and 2019.It means transfers such as Manuel Ugarte signing for Manchester United after already playing two league games could become a thing of the past.Club chiefs will discuss the proposal in a meeting on Thursday, as reported by The Telegraph.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPassing the change will require a super-majority of 14 clubs, although if preliminary discussions indicate a lack of support it may be struck down before a vote.The main argument in favour of the move is sporting directors believing the integrity of the league would be better served by stopping all trading before the season starts on August 16.Additional discussions have proposed cutting the January transfer window down to just two weeks to minimise disruption to squads during the season.One of the main problems with the idea comes in persuading other European leagues to echo the move.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThere is also the variable of the Saudi Pro League, who are globally the second biggest spender on transfer fees after the Premier League.Saudi clubs spent £119million in the January transfer window after another huge spending spree in the summer. Ten Premier League stars wanted by Saudi Arabian clubsSome club chiefs believe shutting the window early would handicap them by giving them a disadvantage in negotiations.Stars such as Mohamed Salah and Andre Onana, exclusively revealed by SunSport, have been linked with moves to the Middle East in the coming summer.Modern transfer windows came into effect in the Premier League during the 2002/03 season following the Bosman ruling, which changed the landscape of football.Before then clubs were permitted to trade all-season, with huge signings like Eric Cantona to Man Utd happening on November 25, by which time the Red Devils had played 16 league games.Eric Cantona signed for Man Utd 16 games in the season in 1992Credit: Getty More

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      ‘So unfair’ – Only way Chelsea can get out of £25m Jadon Sancho buy obligation revealed after loan transfer from Man Utd

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      CHELSEA can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho.The Blues signed United outcast Sancho, 24, last summer following an agreement with their Premier League foes.Chelsea can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Man Utd flop Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyChelsea will have to pay Man Utd £5m if they do not complete the £25m signing of SanchoCredit: GettyThe winger moved to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan – but included in the deal was an obligation to buy the winger for £25million this coming June.The England international started well as he registered an assist in each of his first three Premier League matches with the West Londoners.However, Sancho’s form has since dipped and he currently tallies only two goals and six assists in 28 appearances with Enzo Maresca’s side.Therefore, Chelsea may not be too keen to splash the cash for the ex-Borussia Dortmund star this summer.Read More on ChelseaAccording to The Athletic, however, there may be a way out for Chelsea after all – but it comes with a catch.The Blues will have to pay Man Utd £5m if they do NOT complete the signing of Sancho permanently.That means the forward may return to Old Trafford after all amid reports suggesting United manager Ruben Amorim is planning a mass summer clearout.And the Red Devils don’t seem too keen to welcome the ex-Manchester City youngster back.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeThat is after Man Utd minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s damning assessment of Sancho and four other players who never lived up to expectations.Ratcliffe recently said: “If you look at the players we are buying this summer, that we didn’t buy, we’re buying Antony.’Reminded me of Gerrard at Liverpool’ – Cole Palmer told he needs to LEAVE Chelsea and has outgrown the club already”We’re buying Casemiro, we’re buying [Andre] Onana, we’re buying [Rasmus] Hojlund, we’re buying Sancho.”These are all things from the past, whether we like it or not, we’ve inherited those things and have to sort that out.”For Sancho, who now plays for Chelsea and we pay half his wages, we’re paying £17million to buy him in the summer.”United fans didn’t seem too pleased with that new piece of information following Sancho’s struggles in Manchester.One supporter tweeted: “This is so unfair. So obligatory loans are essentially useless. This is not a significant penalty.”Another commented: “Since when did they change the definition of obligation?”A third wrote: “What a joke. So it basically wasn’t an obligation. It was essentially a straight loan with a fee, and not even a high fee at that. That’s us stuck with him next season then.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “Whoever negotiated this kind of deal should be top of Manchester United’s sack list if not sacked already.”And that one wondered: “What’s the point of an obligation to buy if they don’t buy?” More

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      Incredible XI of stars Chelsea could sell to fund huge summer striker signing including £72million Kepa Arrizabalaga

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      CHELSEA could be forced into selling an entire XI of star players this summer in order to fund a world class striker.The Blues’ desperation for a No 9 has left the club needing to flog players in order to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules.Manager Enzo Maresca is prepared to shift as many as 11 players to get a new No 9Ben Chilwell could be one player leaving Stamford Bridge on a permanent basisCredit: PAWith £1.2billion spent under Todd Boehly since 2022, Enzo Maresca essentially has two separate squads and more players than he can count.But so far Chelsea have avoided Financial Fair Play punishments due to their ability to sell players – such as £60million-plus deals for Mason Mount to Manchester United and Kai Havertz to Arsenal – amounting to decent net sales.And this summer, they have no shortage of options for potential profitable exits – so many that you could practically make an XI out of a sellable list.It’s hard to keep up with who is on the books at Chelsea, with NINE of the XI currently out on loan, but SunSport runs the rule over those who could make way.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSKepa ArrizabalagaKepa Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for £72m in 2018.The Spaniard, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth, remains the most expensive keeper of all time.The 30-year-old is reportedly keen to join the Cherries on a permanent basis after starting 22 Prem games this season.But after spending last term on loan with Real Madrid, Kepa will surely have many other suitors, too.Most read in FootballKepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly keen to join Bournemouth on a permanent basisAlfie GilchristChelsea loanee Gilchrist has started 26 of Sheffield United’s 30 Championship games this season.Home-grown talent and an English defender aged 21 is a good combination for getting a decent fee.With Chris Wilder’s side pushing for immediate promotion back to the Prem, the club could move to make Gilchrist’s deal permanent.Alfie Gilchrist has started 26 of Sheffield United’s 30 Championship games this season.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeTrevor ChalobahFellow Cobham star Chalobah, who joined Chelsea at the age of eight, is said to be seen as “expandable” by the club heading into the summer.Academy graduates represent “pure profit” when it comes to PSR and any sales would go a long way to helping Chelsea get some money in the bank to spend on new arrivals.Chalobah likely had hopes of saving his Blues career when the club recalled him from his loan at Crystal Palace as Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill were out with suspected long-term injures.Axel DisasiChelsea are planning to sell Disasi after sending the Frenchman out on loan to Aston Villa in January. A move to the Birmingham-based club could be an option for the Frenchman should he impress in the remainder of the season. Chelsea are planning to sell Axel Disasi after sending the Frenchman out on loan to Aston Villa in JanuaryBen ChilwellChilwell set Chelsea back a whopping £50m when he arrived from Leicester in 2020 but fitness issues have made him a liability.Maresca said the left-back is “free to leave” when he loaned him to Crystal Palace for the remainder of the season in January.Chilwell, who earns around £200,000-per-week, was widely criticised by a section of the fanbase last season.Renato VeigaVeiga, 21, joined Chelsea from Basel for £11.8m in the summer but was loaned to Juventus at the turn of the year.The Italian side have agreed to cover the Portugal international’s wages and pay a £3.8m loan fee, with no option to buy included in the deal.Veiga has also been linked with Borussia Dortmund as he looks for more minutes to stay in the Portugal squad.Carney ChukwuemekaThe 21-year-old joined Dortmund on loan, with an option to buy, from Chelsea in February and has enjoyed a great start there.The Bundesliga giants would be keen on keeping Chukwuemeka for another loan after this one comes to an end, although this would rely on them qualifying for Europe.’Embarrassing our manager is taking that…’ – Eagle-eyed Chelsea fans fuming after spotting Maresca’s gesture to TimberRaheem SterlingSterling has endured a nightmare stint at Stamford Bridge since signing for £47.5m from Manchester City on a FIVE-YEAR deal in 2022.The 82-time England international joined Arsenal for a season-long loan last summer, with Maresca explaining that he wouldn’t play a minute under his management.With four Prem starts in 29 games this season, Arsenal won’t move to sign Sterling, who bags £325,000-per-week on a permanent deal.Bookies have West Ham and Fenerbahce as the front-runners to take him if he was to leave Chelsea.Arsenal won’t move to sign Sterling on a permanent dealJoao FelixFelix’s £113 million transfer from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019 made him the fifth most expensive football transfer of all time. After a topsy-turvy few years Diego Simeone, Felix joined Chelsea on a brief loan in 2023, before he spent a campaign with Barcelona.His £42.7m sale to Chelsea last summer saw the LaLiga side ultimately accept a devastating financial loss.But within six months of his deal which runs until 2031, Maresca sent him on loan to AC Milan – which has been another nightmare.Felix, 25, has been slammed by some sections of the Italian press after a string of underwhelming performances since January.Joao Felix was shipped out on loan to AC Milan in JanuaryDavid Datro FofanaFofana’s 18 months at Chelsea have seen him feature just four times for the club, while he bags around £30,000 a week.The 22-year-old was recalled from his loan spell with Super Lig side Goztepe after major knee injury left him unable to play until next season.Previous loans at Union Berlin and Burnley previously conjured up just six goals in 32 appearances.Now Chelsea could cut their losses on the £13m man and ensure he is off their wage bill.Armando BrojaChelsea were willing to sell striker Broja last August, before he joined Everton on a season-long loan on deadline day.But bidders might be put off by the Albania international’s ongoing injury problems.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 23-year-old was sidelined for the opening months of the season at Everton as he continued to recover from an Achilles injury, which had scuppered a transfer to Ipswich.Broja was then available for selection for FIVE games before being stretchered off with oxygen during Everton’s FA Cup win over Peterborough. 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      Newcastle make classy gesture to Amanda Staveley after claims she was forced out of club

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      NEWCASTLE have offered an olive branch to former directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.The Toon invited their former chiefs to Wembley on Sunday.Newcastle have invited former directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi to their Carabao Cup finalCredit: GettyStaveley and hubby Ghodoussi left St James’ Park last summerCredit: GettyStaveley is still highly regarded for her work in brokering the £305million takeoverCredit: PAThe pair left St James’ Park last summer after three years in the boardroom, amid claims they were forced out.Staveley and hubby Ghodoussi also sold their six per cent stake in Newcastle to majority owners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the Reuben family.Jamie Reuben is understood to have invited the couple to the Carabao Cup final as his guests in a sign they remain on good terms with the Toon hierarchy.The club have also secured tickets for other members of the family.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBusinesswoman Staveley, 51, described her departure from Newcastle last summer as “painful”.But club sources emphasised she is still highly regarded there for her work in brokering the £305million takeover from hated owner Mike Ashley in late 2021.The couple were also there when Newcastle made the Carabao Cup final in 2023, before losing 2-0 to Manchester United. Since leaving Newcastle, Staveley has been working with Qatari investors looking at buying a stake in Tottenham.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe also helped broker the £210m sale of Manchester City in 2008 to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mansour.Newcastle are looking to win their first piece of silverware in 70 years against Arne Slot’s side on Sunday.Newcastle United take possession of brand new touring coach with tailor-made interior Eddie Howe’s side head Wembley with six days rest after edging West Ham 1-0 in the Prem on Monday.Meanwhile, their hopes might be boosted by Liverpool’s Champions League exit on Tuesday. Liverpool were forced to play 120 minutes of intense football before losing 4-1 on penalties against Paris Saint-Germain, following a 1-1 aggregate draw. More

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      Man Utd flop lined up for free transfer back to former club after being signed for huge £31m fee

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      VICTOR LINDELOF is eyeing a return to Benfica when his Manchester United contract expires this summer.The Swedish defender spent five years on the books of the Portuguese club before earning a £31 million move to Old Trafford in summer 2017.Victor Lindelof is eyeing a return to Benfica when his contract expires this summerCredit: GettyLindelof joined Joshua Zirkzee in missing a spot kick in the shoot outCredit: GettyUnited crashed out of the FA Cup on penalties to Fulham on SundayCredit: RexLindelof has endured an injury ravaged season and has yet to start a Premier League game for the Red Devils.And his campaign took a turn for the worse on Sunday when he missed his penalty as holders United crashed out of the FA Cup to Fulham in a shoot-out.West Ham were one of the clubs who showed an interest in taking him on loan in January – but he looks likely to move as a free agent in the summer.United have not held discussions with Lindelof – who has spent 79 days out injured this season – over an extension to his current deal.READ MORE ON MAN UTDLindelof also spent around 112 days out last term with separate hamstring and groin issues.The 30-year-old occasionally visits Lisbon during his time off and has fond memories of his five-year spell at Benfica.He won three Portuguese league titles and two domestic cups with Benfica before Jose Mourinho signed him. A return to Benfica would appeal and the club are on the look-out for a replacement for ex-Manchester City centre back Nicolas Otamendi.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSClub captain Otamendi is set to depart Benfica on a free this summer, with Argentinian side Rosario Central keen on signing him.The World Cup winner could even link up with Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in a few months.’That’s why I’m the manager’ – Ruben Amorim hits back at Wayne Rooney as Man Utd boss aims to win Premier LeagueOtamendi played every single minute of Argentina’s winning campaign in Qatar 2022.Lindelof has played 270 times for United and has scored four goals.He was relegated to United’s fifth-choice central defender last summer after Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro joined from Bayern Munich and Lille respectively. He is also behind Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire in the pecking order.The Red Devils activated a one-year extension to Maguire’s contract, meaning he will remain at Old Trafford until the end of next season.The club also signed 18-year-old centre back Ayden Heaven from Arsenal last month.United are expected to revamp their squad this summer after another dismal season, which has left them 14th in the Prem.Man Utd ratings vs FulhamMANCHESTER UNITED crashed out the FA Cup on penalties against Fulham.Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee had poor spot-kicks saved as the Red Devils slipped to their sixth home defeat under Ruben Amorim.Fulham broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time with a well-worked corner.Antonee Robinson darted to the near post and flicked it onto Calvin Bassey who directed his header into the bottom corner brilliantly.Just as United’s frustrations were brewing, Bruno Fernandes was the saviour yet again.He picked up Diogo Dalot’s perfect cut back and fired it beyond the stretch of Bernd Leno.United had chances towards the end of the second-half, with subs Alejandro Garnacho and Chido Obi unable to finish.There was nothing to separate the sides in extra-time and penalties were needed.Despite well-taken kicks from Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and Casemiro, Lindelof and Zirkzee woefully fired directly at Fulham hero Leno.But which Man Utd players could hold their heads up and which flopped?Here, SunSport’s Ken Lawrence reveals his player ratings. More

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      Gary Lineker moves to ITV with Match of the Day host to hold ‘most honest interview yet’

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      GARY LINEKER is set for a move to ITV – but he won’t be heading up their footie coverage.SunSport exclusively revealed last year that Lineker’s incredible run as Match of the Day host will come to an end this summer.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and the Beeb next summerCredit: PALineker has been presenting MOTD since 1999Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDThe former Everton and England star is set to appear on a brand new ITV showCredit: RexLineker is set to leave the Beeb in the summer of 2026.And he’s already bagged himself a temporary gig on a new ITV show.The former Everton and England hitman has been confirmed as the first star on the broadcaster’s new show, Assembly, where guests will face their “most honest interview yet”.In the show, Lineker will field questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV statement read: “After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there’s no end to the stories that Lineker might share.”Carefully considered PR fluff won’t cut it on this show.”And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary Lineker will officially leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup finalCredit: PALineker will appear on the show with other celebs, including former Doctor Who, David Tennant, Little Mix star Jade Thirwall and actor Danny Dyer.Most read in FootballITV have previously tried to acquire Lineker’s services, offering him a chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceDuring a recent episode of The Rest is Football podcast, he revealed: “Do you know, last week I got requests to go on Celebrity Big Brother.”He added: “My agent sent it through, and then jokingly he replied, ‘Oh, yes. Gary’s fee will be £50 million!'”He did it completely as a joke, obviously. And they came back said, ‘Oh, that’s a little bit…that’s not within our budget.'”Lineker’s 25-year stint presenting Match of the Day will end at the culmination of the 2024-25 season.He will, however, head up the Beeb’s coverage of the 2025/26 FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.The final of the tournament, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19, will be his farewell appearance for the broadcaster.It was announced in December that Lineker will be replaced by veteran footie presenters Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. More

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      James Trafford on course to complete Newcastle transfer in summer 12 months after move collapsed

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      JAMES TRAFFORD is on course to become a Newcastle United player – whether Burnley are promoted or not.The goalkeeper, 22, has been in incredible form for the high-flying Clarets and has not conceded for over 1,000 minutes.James Trafford seems certain to return to the Prem next seasonCredit: ReutersThe England U21 international had agreed to move to St James’ for £16m last summer before the deal collapsed.Manchester City have a buy-back clause as part of the package that took him to Turf Moor in 2023 which states they can re-sign for a £40m-plus fee.But Newcastle are not believed to have any concerns about that and are confident they can get the transfer over the line this summer.Trafford, who has just two years left on his contract, also has his heart set on the move.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis performances have been closely monitored by the Premier League side’s scouts for over the past year.And his ball-playing ability as well as his shotstopping talents have made him a stand-out choice to be Toon’s new No1.Trafford, for now, will be hoping to extend his 11-game clean sheet run on Friday night when third-placed Burnley host Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.Meanwhile, Newcastle are still determined to hold onto Arsenal target Alexander Isak.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLiverpool and Chelsea are also thought to be monitoring the Swedish striker.But the Magpies want around £165million for the Swede – twice what the Gunners would have hoped to pay.Eddie Howe determined to end Newcastle’s trophy drought in Carabao Cup final Newcastle have the 25-year-old on a contract, believed to be £130,000 a week, until 2028.Toon chief Eddie Howe has said: “We of course love him and are desperate for him to stay at Newcastle for many years.” More