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      Former Man Utd star takes shot at Alejandro Garnacho’s HAIRCUT as he says it’s time to ship out ‘sulking’ ace

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      FORMER Manchester United star Ben Foster took aim at “sulking” Alejandro Garnacho’s HAIRCUT as he urged the Red Devils to axe the winger this summer.Garnacho, 20, may have played his last game for United after reportedly being told to find a new club by Ruben Amorim.Man Utd must axe ‘sulking’ Alejandro Garnacho, according to Ben FosterCredit: GettyThe Argentina international has been at United since 2020 and has gone on to score 26 goals in 144 games.However, Garnacho has failed to win over Amorim despite once being heralded as the future of the club.The winger was even involved in an altercation with a fan after the disastrous post-season tour of East Asia.And he could now be set to pack his bags for a new side, with Chelsea and Napoli both interested.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnited have already moved to replace Garnacho by splashing £62.5million on Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo also seems destined to join this month.And now, Amorim’s decision to axe Garnacho has been backed by former United goalie Foster.Speaking to talkSPORT, he declared that the forward was not a team player.Most read in FootballHe was involved in an altercation with a fan last weekCredit: TikTok @da_wood.7BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFoster feels Garnacho sulked too much in the wake of the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.And he also feels that Garnacho cares more about the appearance of his hair than the team’s wellbeing.Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s futureFoster said: “I think for Man United it’s best to ship [him] out. “If I was the manager I’d be a little bit similar to Amorim in the case of I just want team players.“I want a bunch of lads who are good, honest, hard working team players. And I don’t get that vibe from Garnacho, I don’t get that vibe from a few of the players.“You look at the full-time whistle after the Europa League game. You have Brennan Johnson doing an interview. “He looks like he hasn’t had a haircut for about three months, [hair] horrible all over the place, but his interview was incredible. “You could tell he’s a real nice lad, he’s hard working, he does everything for the team.“Then you look at Garnacho. Fresh trim a day ago, dyed blonde ready for the final. Read More on The Sun“The full-time whistle goes, he’s sat on the pitch sulking by himself, not trying to get behind the other lads, picking them up, saying ‘well done we got this far’.“And I think that there is the big contrast. I just want good lads, honest, hard working lads.”Foster even hit out at Garnacho’s hair cutCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes signs new four-year deal in huge boost to Mikel Arteta’s Premier League title hopes

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      GABRIEL has committed to Arsenal until 2029 in a major boost to Mikel Arteta and his Premier League title ambitions.The Brazilian centre-back has been in advanced talks over an extension for several months with his previous deal expiring in the summer of 2027.Gabriel has put pen to paper on a new contractCredit: GettyMikel Arteta, Richard Garlick and Andrea Berta were all at the signingCredit: GettyGabriel said he ‘loves the club’Credit: GettyOne of the main priorities of new sporting director Andrea Berta was to tie down key first-team stars to long-term contracts.And the Italian has already got one over the line with Gabriel taking home north of £100,000-a-week.More new deals are expected to follow in the coming weeks, including Bukayo Saka, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and William Saliba – as the latter is eyed up by Real Madrid.It also puts to bed any doubts over Gabriel’s future – having been linked with a mega-money switch to Saudi Arabia that could have seen him treble his weekly earnings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 27-year-old teased Gunners fans with an Instagram post on the Emirates pitch yesterday evening.On his new deal, Gabriel said: “I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I’m so happy and I’ve learned a lot. “I’m so proud of myself, it’s an amazing journey, and I’m so happy to continue it. “I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club, too.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“Arsenal is an amazing club and I’m so proud to sign a new contract. “I love this club, I love the supporters, my team-mates, I love this stadium.”I’m so proud and thank you for all the support. We continue together for the future.”Since signing for the North Londoners from French side Lille in September 2020, Gabriel has become one of Arteta’s most important figures, forming a world-class partnership with Saliba at the heart of Arsenal’s defence.He has missed just 15 Prem games since the start of the 2021/22 campaign – ten of which came last term – and has netted 17 league goals in that time during Arsenal’s era of set-piece dominance, more than any other defender.A hamstring injury in April ended Gabriel’s season early, requiring surgery that sees him currently in rehab in a bid to be fit for the start of Arsenal’s pre-season tour to Singapore and Hong Kong from July 19.Gabriel will pocket north of £100k per weekCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      ‘We’re talking’ – Liverpool star Luis Diaz opens door to £70m Barcelona transfer with bombshell statement

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      LUIS DIAZ opened the door to a shock £70million Barcelona move by confessing he is in talks with other clubs.Liverpool yesterday rejected an approach from the Spanish giants to speak to their Colombian winger.Luis Diaz has revealed he is talking to other clubs about an exit from Liverpool this summerCredit: ReutersBut Diaz, who has two years left on his Anfield contract, declared: “The market is open and we’re trying to sort out what’s best for us.“We’re talking with other clubs. It’s the transfer window, it’s normal.“I’m very happy at Liverpool. From day one, they’ve made me feel really welcome.“Right now we’re in contact with them because we’re speaking with other clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I am just waiting to see what happens. If Liverpool don’t make a good offer, I still have two years left with them, I would be happy to stay there.“It’s up to them. I am just waiting to see what happens. Everything depends on them.“Obviously, it’s up to me to decide what’s best for the future.”Diaz’s bombshell comments came after Liverpool posted a picture of him kissing the Premier League trophy on their official X page, accompanied with the caption: “He’s from Barrancas and he plays for Liverpool.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd his statement is bound to infuriate Kop boss Arne Slot.Diaz, 28, was a key part of Liverpool’s Prem title triumph last season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists.Mass brawl breaks out in Colombia’s win over Bolivia after Luis Diaz is victim of horror tackleHe joined the Reds from Porto in January 2022 in a deal worth up to £49m.The Colombian has scored 41 goals in 148 appearances for the Reds, winning the Prem, FA Cup and two League Cups.Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, contacted Liverpool on Wednesday to discuss the deal but was told the Kop club do not want to sell.Dutchman Slot wants to keep Diaz for next season’s title defence as he plans a £200m reboot that will include the £126m arrival of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.Barca want Diaz to slot in alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in their front three.But he is also Saudi club Al-Nassr’s top target.His partner, Gera Ponce, posted an emotional Instagram message which some fans believe is a farewell.Read More on The SunShe wrote: “Thank you for so much love, for so much dedication and for making us feel at home.“This is a real bond, deep and strong, that reaffirms we’ll never walk alone.”Liverpool are on the verge of signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ‘considering shock transfer for Kepa with Chelsea’s record keeper available for peanuts

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      ARSENAL are considering a shock move to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports.Kepa, 30, spent this season on loan with Bournemouth, where he kept eight clean sheets in 31 Premier League appearances.Arsenal are interested in signing Kepa ArrizabalagaCredit: GettyThe Spanish shot-stopper is surplus to requirements at Chelsea, who signed him for £72million in 2018 – a record fee for a goalkeeper.But his time with The Blues didn’t go to plan and Kepa has since been on loan with Bournemouth and Real Madrid, last playing for Chelsea in 2023.It now looks like a permanent exit is on the cards after Sky Sports revealed that Arsenal are interested in signing Kepa to provide backup for David Raya.Kepa is thought to be available for just £5MILLION thanks to a release clause in his contract that was agreed prior to his loan move to the Cherries last summer.READ MORE ON ARSENALShould the Gunners convince Kepa to jump ship to North London, they would be securing his services for over 14 TIMES less than Chelsea paid for him.Kepa’s current contract with Chelsea expires in 2026.Bournemouth keeper Neto spent last season on loan with Arsenal, making just one appearance across the entire campaign.Arsenal had been linked with a move to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer, but the La Liga gloveman now looks set for a move to Barcelona.Most read in FootballKepa spent last season on loan at Real MadridCredit: GettyDavid Raya has won consecutive Golden Glove awards since joining ArsenalCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesMikel Arteta and his team are hoping to add depth in between the sticks, but are thought to still see David Raya as the number one.Raya has won consecutive Golden Glove awards since his arrival from Brentford, forming the base of the Premier League’s most formidable defence this season.David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting For Arteta, the main focus will be on bringing in a centre-forward.Arsenal are crying out for a front man this summer after injuries forced midfielder Mikel Merino to play up front for the latter stages of the campaign.Reports have suggested that one of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko or Sporting bagsman Viktor Gyokeres will come through the door at the Emirates in the coming months.However, both deals are likely to be expensive and neither player is without suitors from other top clubs around Europe too. More

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      Jack Grealish told his Man City career is OVER with Pep Guardiola ready to sell England star for cut-price transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER CITY face taking a £60million hit on Jack Grealish to sell him this summer.The fallen £100m star will not be on the plane to America next week as part of Pep Guardiola’s Club World Cup squad.Manchester City face losing £60m to sell Jack Grealish this summerCredit: GettyGrealish is set to be left out of Man City’s squad for the Club World CupCredit: ReutersAnd SunSport understands plans are now in place to speed up his exitCredit: GettyAnd Grealish, 29, has been told there is no way back for him – with City willing to sell the attacker for a cut-price £40m.SunSport understands plans are now in place to speed up his exit and his representatives are actively searching for a new club.Grealish is the second of Guardiola’s squad being forced to leave after Kevin De Bruyne, 33, was told he could head out as a free agent at the end of the month despite the player wanting to stay.Defenders Kyle Walker, 35, and John Stones, 31, are likely to follow as Guardiola and his Etihad bosses work on bringing in new blood to bolster an ageing squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAC Milan playmaker Tijjani Reijnders is on his way for £46.2m and City are understood to have agreed a £30m deal for Lyon ace Rayan Cherki.Rayan Ait-Nouri’s £34m move from Wolves should also be finalised in time for him to fly out with City next week.Grealish still has two years left on a contract worth £300,000 a week having arrived from Aston Villa for a then-British record fee in 2021.He is unlikely to be offered such a huge wage elsewhere at his age.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut Guardiola and City are anxious to make his exit as easy as possible and are working to help him find a new home.His former club Villa, Newcastle, Everton, West Ham and Italian club Napoli are all interested, with Etihad chiefs keen to free up squad space.Jack Grealish shows off his singing skills as he meets Rod Stewart in Dortmund with mum and dad on break from Man City More

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      Tottenham squad set to be boosted by return of league winner who hasn’t played for club in nearly TWO YEARS

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      MANOR SOLOMON is set to be given a second chance at Tottenham.The Israeli winger, 25, has become a forgotten man in N17 after spending the season on loan at Leeds.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is set to welcome back Manor SolomonCredit: GettySolomon spent last season with Leeds on loan and experienced immense successCredit: ReutersSolomon hasn’t played for Tottenham since September 2023Credit: GettyBut he proved to be a huge hit at Elland Road, netting ten goals in 41 appearances as he helped the Whites to promotion back to the Premier League.Leeds are keen to sign him permanently, while there are believed to be other suitors in the Premier League interested in Solomon’s services.But SunSport understands the North Londoners are minded to bring him back into the first-team fold over pre-season with the ambition of keeping him next season.That is despite all the uncertainty around the managerial position at Tottenham.Read More on FootballFormer Fulham loanee Solomon joined Tottenham on a free transfer in 2023.That is after he left Shakhtar Donetsk following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine the year before.His first campaign was blighted by a hamstring injury, limiting him to just six Spurs appearances.Solomon’s last game for Tottenham was back in September 30, 2023.Most read in FootballNow everyone at Spurs are currently waiting with baited breath over whether Daniel Levy will back or sack boss Ange Postecoglou.It is understood the latter is more likely, despite the Aussie delivering Spurs their first trophy in 17 years with last month’s Europa League triumph.Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League paradeThomas Frank and Marco Silva, of West London rivals Brentford and Fulham respectively, are among the candidates to succeed Postecoglou if he is sacked. More

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      Arsenal ‘add Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers to transfer wishlist’ as Mikel Arteta plots attacking reshuffle

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      MORGAN ROGERS has emerged as a summer transfer target for Arsenal.The Gunners are desperate to add more firepower after mustering 69 Premier League goals last season.Morgan Rogers is being eyed by ArsenalCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s men were 22 goals shy of their tally for the 2023/24 campaign.And Arsenal are ready to spend big to bring proven goal threats to the club. Rogers made 19 goal contributions across 37 Prem games for Villa last season.The 22-year-old proved to be hugely impressive in his full top-flight season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAccording to The Times, Arsenal would have to offer a “significant fee” to prize Rogers away from Villa Park. He only joined the club in 2023 for £15million from Middlesbrough.Rogers extended his contract at Villa until 2030 last November. But missing out on the Champions League could see players moved away from Villa Park this summer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVilla are at serious risk from PSR rules, according to research undertaken by The Athletic.The club have lost £206.2m in the past two seasons, the highest deficit in the Premier League in that time.Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdResearch from the outlet suggests project Villa can only lose £15m in 2024-25 and remain in line with Prem rules.As a result, they may be forced to listen to offers for a number of stars this summer. Arsenal have been targeting a move for Nico Williams this summer. The Athletic Bilbao winger has vast experience in LaLiga and 26 caps for Spain at the age of just 22.But his wage demands are proving too high for Emirates chiefs.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesIgor Paixao is being eyed as a potential bargain buyCredit: GettySporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly lining up cheaper alternatives if a move for Williams proves too costly.The club are reportedly keeping tabs on Feyenoord’s Igor Paixao.The Brazilian, 24, is under contract with the Dutch club until the summer of 2029.Read More on The SunHe scored 18 goals and provided 19 assists last year.Marseille are rumoured to be interested in Paixao, with Leeds and clubs in Serie A also said to be eyeing a summer swoop. More

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      Arsenal sell forgotten star for £6.5m three years after he last played – and they could rake in more for him this summer

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      ARSENAL have added around £6.5m to their summer transfer kitty after Nuno Tavares completed a switch to Lazio.The Portuguese full-back spent last season on loan at the Italian club – having also been loaned out by the Gunners to Marseille and Nottingham Forest over the past two seasons.Nuno Tavares has been sold to Lazio by ArsenalCredit: GettyThe full-back spent the last season with the Serie A giants on loanCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBoss Mikel Arteta was left unimpressed by the 25-year-old after making 22 Prem appearances in his debut 2021/22 campaign following an £8m move from Benfica.SunSport understands that within his Lazio loan deal, there was an obligation to buy should they not be relegated from Serie A.The Italian side ended up finishing seventh this term.With Lazio considering selling Tavares straight on this summer for an immediate profit – despite signing him up on a three-year deal – Arsenal would also benefit with a sell-on of up to 25 per cent.READ MORE ON ARSENALTavares is Arsenal’s first sale of the summer, expected to be one of many with defenders Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Leandro Trossard linked with moves away.Kiwior is being looked at by several clubs in Italy, Zinchenko is being monitored by Borussia Dortmund and Trossard has admirers in Saudi Arabia.Both Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are leaving on free transfers, while Raheem Sterling and Neto are returning to their parent clubs after season-long loans.Arsenal are making room for several incomings in what Arteta has described as a “big summer”, which could see them splash £200m.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMidfielder Martin Zubimendi is on the brink of having his £51m move from Real Sociedad confirmed, with Thomas Partey also close to signing a new deal with his contract expiring this month.A No.9 is at the top of new sporting director Andrea Berta’s list, targeting £60m-valued Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres and £69m-valued Red Bull Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting Other areas are also in need of bolstering. Arsenal want a new No.2 to challenge David Raya. Espanyol’s £25m-valued Joan Garcia is of interest, but would need to compete with Barcelona for his signature.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesA defender could also be needed, but Arteta is currently happy with his options in Zinchenko, Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel.Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams – worth around £50m – remains highly-rated by Arteta.But his sky-high wages are proving an issue with Arsenal unwilling to break their current financial structure. More