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    Former £23.5m Liverpool star left in limbo as Sheffield United release four players after play-off final heartbreak

    SHEFFIELD UNITED are currently in talks with former Liverpool ace Rhian Brewster regarding his future.The 25-year-old’s contract is due to expire next month and he is yet to negotiate an extension.Rhian Brewster’s future is currently uncertainCredit: PABrewster previously spent five years with LiverpoolCredit: PAAs things stand, his future is currently up in the air, with Sheffield United seeking a resolution.A club statement read: “The club are in discussions with Rhian Brewster, whilst the rest of the first team squad remain under contract.”The Blades confirmed that no first team players have been released, with Jack Robinson triggering a one-year contract extension.Meanwhile, loanees Alfie Gilchrist, Rob Holding, Harry Soutter, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Harry Clarke, Ben Brereton Diaz and Hamza Choudhury will return to their parent clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDevelopment squad players Harry Boyes, Ethan Cummings, Mekhi Haughton-Parris and Henry Molyneux have been let go.Sheffield United narrowly missed out on a place in the Premier League after losing to Sunderland in the Championship play-off final.The Blades took the lead in the 25th minute through Tyrese Campbell but Sunderland equalised late in the second half thanks to Eliezer Mayenda.Tom Watson then capitalised on a mistake in midfield to secure the win for the Black Cats.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBrewster played 65 minutes of the Wembley match on the right wing.The former England Under-21 international has made 119 appearances for Sheffield United since joining from Liverpool in a £23.5million transfer five years ago.During that time, Brewster has scored just nine goals.Sheffield United star targets a hat-trick of promotions ahead of £200m play-off final against Sunderland at Wembley More

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    Aston Villa set to sign Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond, 18, on free transfer

    ASTON VILLA are set to sign young Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer.With Unai Emery hopeful the 18-year-old Dutch youth international will become as successful as Jhon Duran – the last teenage striker he signed.Zepiqueno Redmond has enjoyed a breakthrough season at FeyenoordCredit: GettyDuran cost Villa £14.5million when Emery signed him from Chicago Fire in January, 2023.And Villa made a cool £50million profit when they sold him to Saudi giants Al-Nassr two years later.Redmond’s contract with Feyenoord expires at the end of June and Villa have beaten off interest from several clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.But the kid who can play as a striker or on the wing is poised to join Villa on a four-year deal.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSEmery has been looking to add a young forward to Villa’s ranks since Duran was sold in January.Redmond has made nine senior appearances for Feyenoord and made his first team debut in November during a 4-1 win over Almere City in the Eredivisie.He went on to feature in the club’s next two league matches and scored both of his side’s goals in a 2-1 victory over MVV Maastricht in the KNVB Cup on December 17.Two months later, he made his Champions League debut, starting in a league phase clash against AC Milan at the San Siro, which ended in a 1-1 draw.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJhon Duran left Villa for Al-Nassr in JanuaryCredit: ReutersHe also featured in the round of 16 second leg against Inter, coming on for the final 15 minutes in Milan.Redmond has played for the Netherlands at Under-16, Under-17 and has been a regular for the Under-19s over the past year.Aston Villa confirm Jhon Duran’s £64million transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr with blunt 58-word statement More

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    Chelsea ‘ask £350,000-a-week Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho to sign new contract before completing £25m transfer’

    CHELSEA have asked Jadon Sancho to agree to a new contract before completing a £25million transfer, according to reports.The England international, 25, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford.Chelsea want to sign Jadon Sancho but only if he agrees to a pay cutCredit: GettyChelsea have a £25m obligation to buy Sancho in the summer transfer window – four years after United paid £73m for him in 2021. However, they do have a £5m penalty clause to break out of the deal and escape the obligation. Now Sky Sports News are reporting that the Blues are in negotiations with the winger’s representatives over his future.Chelsea most likely want Sancho to stay in West London.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSHowever, Sky claim they will only sign him if he agrees to fit into the wage structure at the club.Sancho apparently earns a whopping £350,000 per week at United, where he has one year left on his current deal. But part of the Todd Boehly regime is signing players on relatively low wages. Star-man Cole Palmer is on £130,000 per week.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are all on £65,000 per week or less. Sancho has battled with the likes of Madueke and Pedro Neto for a starting spot on the wing under Enzo Maresca.Jadon Sancho throws corner flag during Chelsea’s celebration at Tottenham He managed five goals and ten assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Blues. His three Premier League goals came against Southampton, Tottenham and Ipswich – who finished 20th, 17th and 19th respectively. However, he did score the killer goal in the Conference League final, coming off the bench to curl home to make it 3-1 and put the game to bed against Real Betis – before celebrating with a blue phone. Should Sancho refuse the pay cut and a deal with Chelsea collapse, he could have other transfer options should United try and get rid – with the whole Red Devils squad up for sale.Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted on a swoop as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz.And Borussia Dortmund may re-sign the winger to bolster their attack. More

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    Wrexham ‘tracking three Premier League stars’ including former England striker ahead of Championship return

    WREXHAM are targeting an experienced Premier League trio ahead of their return to the Championship.Phil Parkinson’s side will be back in the second-tier for the first time since the 1980s, having finished as runners-up in League One.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate promotion to the ChampionshipCredit: ReutersWrexham earned promotion by finishing second in League OneCredit: GettyHaving secured three consecutive promotions, the Red Dragons are looking to get their squad up to scratch for a Championship campaign.Throughout Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership, Wrexham have targeted experience.The likes of James McClean, Ben Foster, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher have all previously been recruited in recent seasons.According to the Mail, Wrexham are looking at more veteran transfer targets.READ MORE FOOTBALLThey claim that former Liverpool forward Danny Ings is on their radar.Ings, 33, signed for West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023.It was recently confirmed that the three-cap England international would be leaving London Stadium at the end of this season.This means that Wrexham could potentially sign him on a free transfer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKDanny Ings is being released by West HamCredit: GettyWrexham are also interested in Ings’ West Ham team-mate Aaron Cresswell.The 35-year-old, who also earned three England caps, is leaving West Ham after 11 years and 369 appearances.Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on partyCresswell would add vast experience to Parkinson’s back line.Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is also of interest to the Red Dragons.The midfielder, 34, is set to be out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer – although boss Marco Silva would like him to stay.Speaking about Cairney and his team-mate Kenny Tete, Silva recently said: “You all know that between the football club, and Kenny and Tom Cairney, there have been discussions, conversations with their representatives, their agents, and all that stuff.”Let’s hope we can have good news for us soon.”SunSport recently revealed that several Wrexham stars are set for promotion wage hikes.The likes of striker Paul Mullin are on even larger salaries than before,  making exits difficult so that Dragons may have to pay some to leave the Racecourse on loans or frees.Aaron Cresswell is leaving West Ham after 11 yearsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialFulham want to keep skipper Tom CairneyCredit: AP More

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    Watch as Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing after he is asked about touchy subject on Man Utd post-season tour

    RUBEN AMORIM burst out laughing after being asked about a touchy subject.The Manchester United boss appeared unsure of how to respond to a question he was asked after his side were beaten 1-0 by ASEAN All-Stars in their post-season tour.Ruben Amorim burst out laughing in the press conferenceAlejandro Garnacho is expected to leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: PAAmorim, 40, stared down towards his hands when a reporter posed a question about Alejandro Garnacho’s future.When the reporter used the word “hopeful” in regards to Amorim’s feelings about Garnacho staying, the Portuguese boss burst out laughing.He was giggling to himself and appeared amused by the question, which was answered by someone else.One fan thought it was a telltale sign that Garnacho is leaving, with some supporting Amorim’s approach.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA supporter reacted saying: “I love Amorim what a guy 😂”Another added: “He doesn’t hide it. That’s the best part. No diplomacy. Its high time the divas of the club are thrown out.”A third wrote: “Ruben is just full of vibes 😂😂”And another commented: “Because Garnacho is history.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordGarnacho is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer.Amorim reportedly told the 20-year-old to find a new club after last week’s Europa League final defeat to Spurs in Bilbao.Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho show middle finger to fans during Man Utd’s post-season tour in MalaysiaHis brother then added fuel to the fire by suggesting the winger had been “thrown under the bus” by Amorim.It later emerged that Garnacho and the head coach’s relationship had completely broken down.United are believed to want £60million for the winger, but club officials are willing to negotiate if a suitable offer arrives. More

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    Liam Delap makes final decision on next club as Ipswich striker SNUBS Man Utd transfer and could join new team NEXT WEEK

    CHELSEA are closing in on Ipswich striker Liam Delap.SunSport revealed exclusively on May 14 that the Blues were growing increasingly confident they could beat Manchester United to the £30million forward.Liam Delap has decided he wants to join ChelseaCredit: GettyA deal could be announced as early as next week as Chelsea look to build on a strong finish to the season.They won the Conference League on Wednesday just three days after securing a top four Premier League slot and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.Delap, 22, scored 12 goals despite getting relegated with Town.He has a £30m release clause in his contract and is keen to join boss Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.READ MORE ON CHELSEAManchester United were interested but their lack of European football next season works against them. Everton were also in the hunt but Delap looks set to join Chelsea as the first of their summer signings.The club can look forward to a significant windfall with up to £100m from playing in the Champions League and the same again if they can win the Club World Cup over the summer.Ipswich want to take Chelsea striker Marc Guiu on loan in return for agreeing the sale of Delap.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeIpswich boss Kieran McKenna revealed last week that Delap had been considering his options after the Tractor Boys’ relegation was confirmed.He said: “Liam’s looking at his options for next year, which I think he is entitled to do and we support him with that.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the night”I think we have given him permission to do that this week. It’s a very important decision for his future. Of course there is a lot of interest – and rightly so. “I think part of his week has been having some of those conversations.”It looks more likely than not that he will move on this summer and he has interest from pretty much every club in the league, and I don’t think there are many clubs in the world who wouldn’t want to have him.”Nothing is sorted, nothing is done or completed or even very, very, very close, so that process will take its course.”Delap scored 12 goals despite Ipswich’s relegationCredit: Reuters More

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    Mystery over Martin Zubimendi’s Arsenal transfer as £51m target appears to deny medical claims in Instagram post

    MARTIN ZUBIMENDI appears to have denied claims he is undergoing a medical at Arsenal.Arsenal triggered a £51million release clause in his contract in January.Martin Zubimendi is expected to complete an Arsenal medical in the coming daysCredit: GettyThe midfielder shared a snap of himself surfingCredit: instagram @martin_zubimendiThe Spaniard appears to still be in San SebastianCredit: instagram @martin_zubimendiThe transfer has been at an advanced stage ever since and the final details are expected to be completed shortly.That includes a medical, with reports this week claiming he was set to undergo a check-up in London in the coming days.Zubimendi, 26, appeared to react to those claims with his latest Instagram post.The midfielder shared a couple of snaps from the beach including one of himself in a wetsuit, surfboard in hand.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpanish outlet Cope report that Zubimendi is still in San Sebastian.Despite that, senior Arsenal figures expect the deal to be completed swiftly.Personal terms and the relevant documents have already been signed and agreed, as well as the payment structure around the Spaniard’s release clause.So all that is left is a medical – once that is complete he will be announced as a Gunners player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesHe will provide depth to a midfield that has already lost veteran Jorginho, who is heading to Brazilian outfit Flamengo on a free transfer with his Emirates deal expiring next month.Zubimendi is highly rated by Arteta, who convinced the Euro 2024 winner of the North London project after he turned down a switch to Arne Slot’s Liverpool last summer.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’It is the start of a huge summer of incomings for Arsenal as they prepare to splash around £200m on new talent to fire them to Premier League glory next term. More

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    Chelsea ‘ready to hijack Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres transfer pursuit’ hours after winning Uefa Conference League

    CHELSEA are ready to hijack Arsenal’s transfer pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, reports suggest.Arsenal had reportedly submitted a formal offer in the region of £62million to land the Sporting Lisbon ace.Chelsea want to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of Viktor GyokeresCredit: GettyHowever, a fresh report from Portuguese outlet Record has claimed London rivals Chelsea have now entered the race to land the Swede.The Blues are said to have submitted a formal enquiry about buying the striker.This has come just hours after the club won the Conference League by beating Real Betis 4-1.Gyokeres, 26, has scored 97 goals and added 28 assists in 102 games for the Sporting since joining from Coventry in 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIndeed, this season his record of 54 goals in all competitions places him as Europe’s highest goalscorer, with 12 more goals than Kylian Mbappe’s and Robert Lewandowski’s respective tally of 42 each.Chelsea were waiting until after the Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, to trigger their movement in the transfer market.Blues transfer chiefs want to get a deal done quickly for a new ace ahead of the Club World Cup.Ipswich Town star Liam Delap is also in talks, though he is also being pursued by Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChelsea’s tally of 64 goals in the Premier League marked them as the joint seventh highest scorers.Four players made it into double figures for the season, though only Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson managed to break double figures in the league.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the nightEnzo Maresca’s side are being rivalled in their pursuit of Gyokeres by Italian giants Juventus.Chelsea’s shopping list for a new forward is extensive, however. As well as Gyokeres and Delap, they have been linked with moves for Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike.Chelsea, along with Arsenal and Europa League winners Tottenham, have also been offered the chance to sign Leroy Sane for free.In Arsenal’s case, they were the third-highest goalscorers in the top flight last season, but not one player broke double figures for them in the league.The Gunners are expected to finalise a transfer for midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the coming days while they continue pursuing more firepower.Chelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More