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      Leah Williamson to use memorable Arsenal defeat of Bayern Munich as fuel for Real Madrid duel

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      LEAH WILLIAMSON hopes Arsenal’s Champions League knockout of Bayern Munich can fuel their battle for a semi-final spot. Her side are 2-0 down after losing their first-leg quarters game away at Real Madrid last Tuesday.Leah Williamson and her Arsenal team-mates aim to overcome Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finalsCredit: PAThe Gunners need to overcome a two-goal deficit in order to reach the contest’s semi-finals this yearCredit: PAThe last time Williamson’s side reached the contest’s last four was back in March 2023. Back then they overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Bayern 2-1 on aggregate. And the Arsenal centre-back, 27,  hopes they can repeat this feat against Real Madrid in one of their biggest games this season. Williamson said: “The experience of overturning the quarter-final against Bayern Munich – that comes in handy for anybody that played in that game. That was a great memory. Read More Football Stories “Anybody that was involved in that game will take confidence from that knowing that we know how to do it.”Good things happen in football, bad things happen in football. “And when the good things happen you keep them in your pocket and just as much as the bad but you call them when you need them.”Arsenal’s game this evening will take place on pristine turf at the Emirates – a stark contrast to the muddy pitch they played on in Spain last week. Most read in FootballHeavy rain in Madrid left the turf at Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in a shabby state with players on sides getting covered in mud. However Williamson refused to blame the conditions for the Gunners’ first-leg defeat. She adds: “We were frustrated but more so at ourselves than anything else.Rainy weather ruined the condition of the pitch Arsenal and Real played on in Spain in the first leg of their quarters clashCredit: Getty”Whether pitch, weather, whatever it is, the standards of Arsenal are higher than they were last week.”The last time Arsenal won the Champions League was back in 2007 when they became the first English club to do so. Lifelong Gunners supporter Williamson, who dreams of helping them win again, said: “I’m an Arsenal fan and grew up at this club so that’s the dream.” More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal in transfer battle for two Olympiacos wonderkids but face fight with host of European giants

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are keeping tabs on two Olympiacos wonderkids ahead of the summer transfer window.Both teenage sensations are part of the Greek giants’ exciting new generation that won the Uefa Youth League with the Under-19s last season.Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Olympiacos wonderkid Babis KostoulasCredit: GettyChristos Mouzakitis is also being eyed by Man Utd and Arsenal along with a host of European giantsCredit: GettyBabis Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis were among the main protagonists of that historic triumph that saw them become part of the first ever Greek team to win a European title, shortly before the seniors conquered the Europa Conference League.Both of them were quickly promoted into Olympiacos’ first team under manager Jose Luis Mendilibar last summer.Highly-rated forward Kostoulas, 17, has so far amassed a total of six goals and two assists in 33 appearances with the Piraeus outfit this season.And rising midfield star Mouzakitis, 18, has registered two goals as well as four assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.Read More on FootballSunSport understand that their ongoing rise to prominence has led to interest from Man Utd and Arsenal, but both Premier League giants are facing competition from a host of European rivals.The pair are also being monitored by Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Juventus.Tottenham, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reportedly keen on Kostoulas, while SunSport can reveal that the Greece Under-21 international – soon to be a senior – has received interest from Spain.We can also report that Brighton, Wolves, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid are eyeing Mouzakitis.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe midfielder stood out during the international break as he made his first ever start with Greece in Scotland and helped his team climb up to League A in the Nations League with a stunning 3-0 win.Kostoulas missed out on a call-up by manager Ivan Jovanovic due to a hamstring injury he suffered three weeks ago.’He’s got a sense of humour’ – Sky Sports panel in stitches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s stunt in live TV interviewBut he is in contention for Sunday’s crunch derby against rivals Panathinaikos. More

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      Man Utd make contact with Olympiacos over wonderkid also chased by Arsenal but pair face stiff transfer competition

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      OLYMPIACOS wonderkid Babis Kostoulas is being eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal amid a stunning breakout season in Greece.Kostoulas, 17, burst onto the scene last term when he led the Piraeus outfit’s Under-19s to the Uefa Youth Cup.Manchester United made contact with Olympiacos over Arsenal target Babis KostoulasCredit: GettyKostoulas also received interest from Spain after Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A linksCredit: APThat made Olympiacos’ youth team the first ever Greek club to win a European title shortly before the seniors made history by conquering the Europa Conference League.The versatile forward was quickly promoted to the first team under manager Jose Luis Mendilibar and earned a place in the starting line-up.The Greece Under-21 international, who will soon be joining the senior national team, has so far amassed a total of six goals and two assists in 33 appearances with Olympiacos this season.That has led to interest from several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa.Read More on FootballUnited have even made contact with the Greek giants, who are not keen to sell their most promising prospect this summer.Man Utd and other interested Premier League sides face competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and AC Milan.SunSport also understand there is interest from Spain for Kostoulas.This comes after last month’s reports suggesting Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the Greek teenage sensation.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordSunSport can’t confirm any interest from Real but the striker has certainly turned heads in LaLiga.Kostoulas was set to join Greece during the current international break for the Nations League play-offs against Scotland.’He’s got a sense of humour’ – Sky Sports panel in stitches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s stunt in live TV interviewHowever, the youngster didn’t make the cut due to a hamstring injury he suffered three weeks ago in the Europa League’s Last 16 first leg against Bodo/Glimt.However, SunSport understand the rising star will be in contention for Sunday’s crunch play-off derby against rivals Panathinaikos at Georgios Karaiskakis. More

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      Mason Greenwood ‘faces being SOLD by Marseille as former Man Utd striker is handed two-month ultimatum’

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      MASON GREENWOOD could be sold by Marseille after being handed a two-month ultimatum, it’s claimed.The former Manchester United striker, 23, moved to France in a £25million deal last summer.Mason Greenwood reportedly has two months to save his Marseille careerCredit: ReutersAnd he has since scored 15 goals in 26 Ligue 1 appearances under Roberto De Zerbi.However, Greenwood found himself dropped for Marseille’s last two matches against Lens and Paris Saint-Germain.The forward has come under fire from his boss for a lack of effort.And reports in France claim Greenwood now has two months to save his Marseille career.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s reckoned the forward has until the end of the season to show he is capable of cutting it at the highest level.Greenwood has been told he must start showing more intensity in all aspects of his game.And it seems the message is already getting through after La Provence claimed he returned to training early during the international break.Greenwood’s efforts are sure to go down well with his manager.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSDe Zerbi did not hold back when assessing the Englishman’s form at a press conference earlier this month.The ex-Brighton boss said: “No one can have more respect for him that I do.Mason Greenwood to switch allegiance to Jamaica“But that doesn’t change anything: I expect more from him. He has to do more, because what he is currently showing is not enough.“If he wants to achieve his ambition of becoming a champion, he has to be more consistent, sacrifice more and be more determined.”RMC reporter Florent Germain said separately: “Greenwood is a player that can make a big difference.“But honestly, if he doesn’t react, questions will be asked about a departure for him this summer.”Greenwood has in the past been linked with a transfer to Barcelona.PSG and Bayern Munich have also been credited with an interest.READ MORE SUN STORIESWere he to move this summer, Manchester United would be in line for a heft financial windfall.It’s understood they will receive 50 per cent of any transfer fee thanks to a clause agreed hen he left Old Trafford. More

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      Jadon Sancho ‘wants Borussia Dortmund return’ as Chelsea’s clause to avoid permanent signing from Man Utd revealed

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      JADON SANCHO wants to return to Borussia Dortmund just seven months after joining Chelsea, according to reports.Sancho, 25, joined the Blues on loan in the summer from Manchester United in a deal that includes an obligation to buy with conditions.Jadon Sancho is reportedly keen to return to Borussia DortmundCredit: GettySancho has made 158 appearances for Dortmund over two spells with the clubCredit: GettyBut after struggling to hit top form in SW6, Sancho is already dreaming of a return to Germany, according to Bild.They claim that Sancho’s desire to return to Dortmund is “growing daily”, after two spells with the Bundesliga club. Sancho is said to have already “expressed his desire” to head back to the continent, having made 158 appearances for Dortmund in the past.SunSport understands that Sancho’s representatives are confident this is not the case.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChelsea’s loan move for Sancho is understood to include a buy obligation worth £25m, making a move to Dortmund difficult to complete.However, it emerged this week that the Stamford Bridge outfit can opt out of the purchase by paying Man Utd a £5m compensation fee.That would open the door for Dortmund to swoop in and try and sign the winger from United, having already established a relationship with the Red Devils when they took Sancho on loan last season.Sancho’s time at Chelsea hasn’t exactly convinced the club to splash out the full £25m, however reports claim that Blues chiefs still intend to make the deal permanent.Most read in FootballSancho is still under contract at Man Utd until 2026Credit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSince signing for Chelsea, Sancho has managed two goals and six assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.The 23-time England international started well as he registered an assist in each of his first three Premier League matches with the West Londoners. Man Utd flop Jadon Sancho makes bizarre claim about Enzo Maresca being reason he joined Chelsea but it doesn’t add upBut he has now managed just one goal contribution in his last 14 league appearances.There could be another option for Sancho too, with Bild claiming that Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in striking up a potential deal for the tricky forward.Sancho’s current terms at Man Utd run until 2026, with his contract thought to be worth around £250,000-per-week.However, staying with United seems to be unlikely after minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a damning assessment of Sancho and four other players who never lived up to expectations.Speaking recently, he said: “If you look at the players we are buying this summer, that we didn’t buy, we’re buying Antony.”We’re buying Casemiro, we’re buying [Andre] Onana, we’re buying [Rasmus] Hojlund, we’re buying Sancho.READ MORE SUN STORIES”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.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a damning assessment of Sancho and four other Man Utd stars in a recent interviewCredit: PA More

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      Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘agrees Real Madrid personal terms on £240,000-a-week, five-year contract’

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      LIVERPOOL star Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid on a five-year contract worth £240,000 per week.The right-back has long been on Real’s shortlist after becoming one of the world’s best ball-playing defenders.Trent Alexander-Arnold has struck personal terms to join Real Madrid this summerCredit: GettyHow Trent could look at the Bernabeu next seasonThe 26-year-old has won every trophy available for boyhood club Liverpool.And he looks set to add another Premier League title to his collection by the season’s end.But it will mark Alexander-Arnold’s final bit of business at Anfield.His Liverpool contract expires this summer, making him a free agent.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Sky Sports claims that he has now agreed personal terms with suitors Real on a bumper five-year contract.It’s reckoned Alexander-Arnold will pocket an annual salary worth £13million.That breaks down to around £240k a week – a tasty rise on his weekly £180k at Liverpool.However, he is also set to take home a lucrative signing-on fee.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWhile the star can boost his pay packet with a series of performance-related bonuses.The move will see Alexander-Arnold link up with pal Jude Bellingham, who fuelled rumours of Real Madrid’s free transfer approach earlier this season.Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training While the Spaniards could yet target more Premier League signings in Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.Alexander-Arnold’s impending move means he is finally set to call time on his Liverpool career after 21 years.He joined the Reds’ academy in 2004 aged just six years old.Alexander-Arnold worked his way through the youth ranks before making his senior debut in 2016.He quickly became a key figure and has since gone on to score 22 goals in 349 outings.The right-back has also won a host of trophies at Anfield, starting with the Champions League in 2019.That same year saw him add the Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup to his collection.While in 2020, Alexander-Arnold got his hands on a Premier League title.The FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Community Shield followed in 2022.Last season saw him collect another Carabao gold medal.READ MORE SUN STORIESFortunately for Liverpool, they already have a ready-made replacement in fellow Anfield academy star Conor Bradley.While the likes of Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah can also fill in there.Trent is set to link up with his close England pal BellinghamCredit: Getty More

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      ‘We all know’ – Real Madrid target Dean Huijsen WON’T be a Bournemouth player next year, says team-mate Justin Kluivert

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      JUSTIN KLUIVERT is resigned to losing Bournemouth team-mate Dean Huijsen.Real Madrid are taking an increasing interest in the Spain defender after a stellar breakthrough season in the Premier League.Dean Huijsen is a target for Real Madrid this summerCredit: GettyJustin Kluivert expects his team-mate to leave BouremouthCredit: AlamyCentre half Huijsen, 19, won his first senior cap as he helped his country see off Kluivert and Holland in a Nations League penalty shootout yesterday.Kluivert said: “He plays for Bournemouth with me. He is a great player. Spain has a phenomenon for so many years.”He is truly amazing. He came to England in the summer and adapted fantastically.”He is so young and he already plays for Spain – and he plays like this.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I’m sure he will have a lot of offers in the summer. And we all know that next year he won’t be with us at Bournemouth.”SunSport exclusively revealed in January that 15-times European champions Madrid have lined up a move for the blossoming defender.He has a £50million release clause in his contract having cost Bournemouth just £15m last summer from Juventus, and has also been linked with Premier League rivals including Manchester United.It took Huijsen until December to nail down a place in Andoni Iraola’s side but has not looked back since, featuring 27 times this season.Most read in FootballHe was called up to the senior Spain squad for the first time this month.Huijsen, who was born in Amsterdam but moved with his family to Marbella as a kid, previously represented Holland at Under-19 level.Wolves fan goes to extreme measures to distract Justin Kluivert taking a penalty in loss to BournemouthDean Huijsen earned his first two caps for Spain in this international breakCredit: Rex 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