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      Tijjani Reijnders is £46million Man City signing who worked in ALDI and is named after legendary winger

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      TIJJANI REIJNDERS is perfectly placed to lead Manchester City’s £130million supermarket sweep.The versatile midfielder used to stack shelves in Aldi but is now the first signing of a huge summer for Pep Guardiola.Tijjani Reijnders is joining Manchester City from AC Milan for £45mCredit: GettyReijnders used to work in AldiCredit: instagram @tijjanireijndersThe Dutchman is a midfielder who can do a bit of everythingCredit: GettyReijnders, 26, idolises Kevin De Bruyne and will now be tasked with filling the gaping void left by the Belgian superstar.When the Holland international joined Milan he was asked about his rise to the top and said: “I recently noticed an article ‘from amateur to AC Milan’.”But when I think about it, I like ‘from Aldi to AC Milan’ even better!”Aldi to Manchester City will have an even better ring to it for Guardiola’s new midfield general.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt is quite the challenge for the midfielder, though he arrives with some stellar references.Milan and Netherlands great Frank Rijkaard is convinced Reijnders is destined for the top.Speaking earlier this season, he said: “I hope that Reijnders becomes one of the best midfielders in the world… I sincerely believe he’s already on the right path.”I really like his style of play. He can cover all roles in the midfield and shows his generosity: he never holds back from a run for the team and always gives his best.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”With the quality he has, he’s excellent at creating dangerous chances for his team-mates and setting up the play well.”Reijnders can bring a bit of everything to a Manchester City midfield in need of a shot in the arm. Kevin De Bruyne given emotional Etihad send off as Man City take huge leap towards return to Champions LeagueThe former AZ Alkmaar man made more interceptions than any other midfielder in Serie A this season as well as creating the most chances from open play.He may not have the craft of De Bruyne when it comes to creating chances – there are few, if any, who do – but Reijnders can also find the back of the net.Milan’s maestro bagged 15 goals from midfield this term – two more than any other midfielder in the Italian top flight.Reijnders’ path to the top has been carefully plotted, aided by his father and agent, Martin – a former player himself who was a team-mate of Jaap Stam at Dutch side Zwolle.The family clearly planned a footballing career for their son from day one, naming him Tijjani after former Nigerian winger, Tijani Babangida.Younger brother Eliano also plays for his father’s former side, Zwolle.Martin revealed after sealing Tijjani’s move to Milan that the pair had decided to turn down Barcelona in order to join the Rossoneri.Barca were on the lookout for an heir to Sergio Busquets and Reijnders’ father made the brave and bold decision to tell his son that he was not quite up to the task.Reijnders’ parents named their son after former Ajax and Nigeria winger Tijani BabangidaCredit: GettyHis brother Eliano plays for ZwolleCredit: AlamyReijnders is hoping to fill the void left behind by Kevin De BruyneCredit: instagram @tijjanireijndersHe told Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad: “I immediately told Tijjani, ‘You are not that type of player. Before you know it, you’ll end up on the bench. And you’d become yet another player who fails abroad.'”There was Premier League interest two years ago, but Reijnders has rapidly developed in Milan and now feels prepared to take his biggest step yet.As well as carefully planning his progression, Reijnders has studied fellow players to add as much to his game as possible.Speaking to The Athletic, Reijnders said: “When I got older, I looked a lot at Kevin De Bruyne. I watched his games, YouTube clips.“Especially the way he was scanning the pitch before he gets the ball so he always knows where the space is.”I try to do the same.”Before looking to add elements of De Bruyne to his game, City’s new man carefully studied another Guardiola stalwart in Andres Iniesta.Read More on The SunThere are few deals which can be a sure thing, not every signing is as obvious as Erling Haaland.But in Reijnders, Manchester City look to have identified a player capable of grabbing hold of a game who is primed to slot straight into a Guardiola side.Reijnders has an eye for goalCredit: GettyHe is married to MarinaCredit: instagram @tijjanireijndersThey welcomed baby son Xavien in February 2024Credit: instagram @tijjanireijndersThe family regularly post snaps on social mediaCredit: instagram @tijjanireijndersReijnders will provide a welcome boost for Pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal release 17 players following culmination of Premier League season as Sterling and Partey learn their fate

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      ARSENAL have released their end-of-season retained list, with 17 players departing.Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are among the players let go by the club upon the end of their contracts.Thomas Partey is in talks to STAY at ArsenalCredit: GettyJorginho is on the list of players who have been releasedCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Thomas Partey is in talks over a new deal.The midfielder, 31, has been linked with a move away from the Emirates with his contract expiring this month.The likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are all understood to be interested.Saudi clubs are also monitoring the situation, despite Partey’s preference to remain in the capital.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd SunSport understands that negotiations over an extension are in the works with Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta keen to extend his stay at the Emirates.A club statement said of Partey: “Discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course.”Jorginho, meanwhile, is on the verge of joining Flamengo as a free agent.And left-back Tierney is bound for a return to Celtic next month.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesRaheem Sterling will return to Chelsea following his loanCredit: GettyKieran Tierney is expected to join Celtic as a free agentCredit: GettyLoan stars Neto and Raheem Sterling are both confirmed to be returning to their parent clubs.Sterling is understood to remain in the dark over his future at Stamford Bridge, still with two years left on his deal, following a disappointing loan spell at Arsenal, starting just 13 games in all competitions and scoring just once.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’Talks between Sterling and Chelsea chiefs will take place this month, but the former England star will not be involved in the Club World Cup in the States.Among the Arsenal youth team stars released are; Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Reece Clairmont, Khayon Edwards, Jakai Fisher, Romari Forde, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis, Max Kuczynski, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Ismail M’Hand, Brian Okonkwo, Elian Quesada-Thorn and Zacariah Shuaib.Meanwhile, Teyah Goldie, Lina Hurtig and Amanda Ilestedt have been let go from the women’s team.Chloe Kelly, who has spent the second half of the season on loan from Manchester City, is in talks to sign a permanent deal.The winger’s City contract expires at the end of the month, meaning she will likely sign as a free agent.Chloe Kelly is in talks over signing a permanent contractCredit: Getty More

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      Sunderland announce NINE player exits after winning promotion to Premier League and sealing club record transfer

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      SUNDERLAND have let NINE players leave after securing promotion back to the Premier League.But they did secure a club-record transfer arrival.Chris Mepham has left Sunderland to return to his parent club BournemouthCredit: GettyEnzo Le Fee completed his £20m permanent switchCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Black Cats booked their spot back in the top flight for the first time since 2017 after beating Sheffield United in the play-off final.And they marked the return by completing the permanent transfer of Enzo Le Fee for £20million.Le Fee, 25, reunited with his former Lorient boss Regis Le Bris in January on a six-month loan from Roma.And now Sunderland have tied the French winger down to a four-year contract as their first summer signing.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut nine players have departed the Stadium of Light. Sunderland confirmed both Chris Mepham and Salis Abdul Samed have returned to their parent clubs – Bournemouth and Lens respectively – after their loan spells. Mepham played a key role in promotion, racking up 40 appearances. Tommy Watson was the play-off hero at Wembley with his memorable winner.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he scored the goal knowing it would be his last match for his boyhood club, with the 19-year-old already agreeing a £10m summer switch to Brighton.The deal was announced in April and ratified when the transfer window opened. Enzo Le Fee meets the Sunderland fans as he arrives at Wearside Elsewhere, Under-21 squad members Ben Crompton, Cuba Mitchell, Caden Kelly, and Kelechi Chibueze will leave.Second-year scholars Aaron Chungh and Daniel Parker were also let go. The club confirmed youth players Ben Middlemas, Oliver Bainbridge, Marshall Burke, and Daniel Cameron have signed contract extensions and Ethan Moore and Timur Tutierov were offered new deals, too. But there still could be further exits from the Stadium of Light.SunSport revealed Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are in a battle for the £21m signing of Jobe Bellingham. Dortmund are in pole position to land the youngster, five years after they signed his brother Jude.Elsewhere, Black Cats captain Dan Neil has emerged as a shock £15m transfer target for Roma.Jobe Bellingham played a key role in promotion but could leaveCredit: Getty More

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      Aston Villa ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho’s contract some 654 DAYS after ex-Barcelona star last played for them

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      ASTON VILLA are ready to cancel Philippe Coutinho’s contract some 654 days after he last played for them.The playmaker, 32, is currently on loan at Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, where he’s scored eight times in 43 outings.Aston Villa are trying to terminate Philippe Coutinho’s monster contractCredit: GettyHe has spent the last year on loan with Brazilian side Vasco de GamaCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCoutinho, who also spent last season on loan at Qatari side Al-Duhail, has not played for Villa since the start of the 2023/24 campaign — exactly 654 days ago.But he still has a year remaining on his lucrative £125,000-a-week contract, which Coutinho signed in 2022 after making his shock Barcelona loan permanent for £17million.And the Athletic claims Villa chiefs have now made it a priority to get his high wages off their books ahead of another summer splurge.Coutinho hit the ground running when he moved to Villa Park on loan in January 2022, scoring five goals in 19 games under Steven Gerrard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut standards slipped after his move became permanent, with the ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich star netting just once in the following 24 outings.And Coutinho now looks set to become a free agent if Villa can agree a deal to terminate his contract this month.He’s not the only potential outgoing as Unai Emery’s men look to balance the books.Emi Martinez, Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey could be sold for the right price, with Emi Buendia, Leander Dendocker, Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior up for grabs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThere is also interest in Ollie Watkins, Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers, but Villa are desperate to keep all three.Emery is preparing for several incomings too.Rashford to Inter Milan? Man Utd Star Eyes Shock Serie A Move!Marco Asensio’s loan from Paris Saint-Germain could be made permanent.While Villa are huge fans of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling. More

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      Lisandro Martinez could be set to follow Scott McTominay to Napoli as Man Utd defender linked with shock transfer

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      LISANDRO MARTINEZ could be set for an exit from Manchester United this summer.The Argentine defender is currently recovering from a long-term injury.Lisandro Martinez is reportedly gaining interest from NapoliCredit: GettyA transfer would see him reunite with Scott McTominayCredit: GettyThe Scottish midfielder has excelled in ItalyCredit: GettyMartinez, 27, is now facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford with Napoli reportedly interested.Corriere dello Sport has claimed that the defender is being tracked by the Serie A champions.Napoli are “monitoring” his recovery from the ACL injury that he suffered in February.It is believed that the club are not concerned about his recent issues with injury.READ MORE ON MAN UTDTo add, it is thought that Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, is a fan of Martinez.It is not yet known whether or not Manchester United would cash in on the former Ajax man if the opportunity presented itself.If a transfer to Napoli went through, then Martinez would reunite with former Red Devil Scott McTominay.The Scottish ace made the switch last summer and has become a cult figure at the club.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMcTominay, 28, has become an integral part of Antonio Conte’s Serie A-winning team.The midfielder netted 12 goals and provided four assists in his 34 league appearances.Adorable moment Lisandro Martinez’s mum helps Man Utd star with rehabMcTominay’s heroics have already seen him become a fan favourite at the club.He cost Napoli just £25million, a fee that has proven to be a bargain.Martinez joined Man Utd in 2022 in a £50m deal from Ajax.He has made 91 appearances in all competitions for the club and won the FA Cup and League Cup.Meanwhile, Man United have learned the wage demands of target Bryan Mbeumo.The Brentford star is asking for a weekly wage of £250,000-a-week.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Bruno Fernandes’ Al-Hilal transfer snub could come back to bite Man Utd as Saudi club’s alternative target is revealed

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      BRUNO FERNANDES’ snub of Al-Hilal could come back to bite Manchester United.The club captain rejected an eye-watering three-year tax-free deal worth £200million to move to Saudi ArabiaBruno Fernandes turned down a move to Al-HilalCredit: ReutersThe Saudi club could now move for Victor OsimhenCredit: GettyFernandes, 30, has insisted that he wants to remain in Europe and play at the “top level”.But his decision to remain at Old Trafford could result in a major blow to the club’s transfer plans.Man United have been repeatedly linked with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over the last year.The striker spent last season on loan at Turkish side Galatasaray after falling out with Napoli over a failed transfer last summer.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAl-Hilal could now make a swoop for Osimhen following their rejection by Fernandes.The Athletic have claimed that the Saudi Pro League outfit are set to “push ahead” with a deal for Osimhen.The club will have more wages available to offer the forward as they do not have to budget for Fernandes.Osimhen impressed during his loan spell in Turkey last season with 26 goals in 30 league appearances.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe 26-year-old also added 11 goals in the Europa League and Turkish Cup.Meanwhile, it is not confirmed that Fernandes will stay at Old Trafford beyond this summer.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionFernandes is under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027.Man United chiefs possess an option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.Manager Ruben Amorim has suggested that Fernandes still has a future at the club.He said: “I don’t know for sure, nobody knows, but I don’t think so.“He is seeing us taking some actions to change all the things and I think that is all that he wants to stay.“He’s saying ‘no’ to a lot of things, but it shows that he wants to win.”He’s really young, he’s really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Inter Milan ask Cesc Fabregas for permission to speak to Cesc Fabregas as they target next manager

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      INTER MILAN have asked Cesc Fabregas for permission to speak to… Cesc Fabregas.The humiliated Champions League finalists have seen boss Simone Inzaghi leave in a shock exit, ahead of an expected moneybags move to Al-Hilal.Inter Milan want to speak to Como manager and co-owner Cesc FabregasCredit: Shutterstock EditorialIt comes after coach Simone Inzaghi left the clubCredit: EPAAnd the Italian giants face a mad rush to get a new boss in place – with the Club World Cup beginning in less than TWO WEEKS.Top of their wishlist, according to reports in Italy, is Arsenal legend Fabregas, who has impressed in charge of Serie A minnows Como.The ex-Barcelona midfielder is the manager of the club, who finished tenth in their first season this campaign after achieving promotion last season.But Fabregas, 38, is also Como’s CO-OWNER – alongside Thierry Henry and the mega-rich Indonesia-based Djarum Group.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat means an approach to the board to open discussions with Farbegas with have to go through the World Cup-winner himself.The Spaniard has already reportedly turned down a job offer from German side Bayer Leverkusen after they allowed Xabi Alonso to leave to join Real Madrid.While Roma were also said to be keen, before turning their attention onto legendary Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini instead. Sky Sport Italia claims Fabregas is “tempted” by the offer, but is yet to give any indication over a decision.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFabregas would face a rebuilding job at Inter after they were mercilessly swept aside in a 5-0 thrashing to PSG in Saturday’s Champions League final.The scale of the task has seen Inzaghe, who led the club to two Champions League finals, one Serie A title, two Coppa Italias and three Italian Super Cups, be tempted to take the money in Saudi Arabia instead.Cesc Fabregas like you’ve never seen him before as mild-mannered ex-Arsenal star explodes in fiery dressing room rantA club statement read: “The Club and Simone Inzaghi’s paths separate. This is the decision taken by mutual agreement after the meeting that took place a few minutes ago.”Inzaghi’s management at Inter will be remembered by fans, players, managers and employees as being characterised by great passion, accompanied by professionalism and dedication.” More

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      Man Utd miss out on their Coutinho moment as Bruno Fernandes snubs Al-Hilal – so where does he fit into their plans?

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      OH, to be a fly on the wall of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s office when news broke that Bruno Fernandes had snubbed a mega £100million bid from Saudi Arabia.Manchester United’s part-owner could not have believed his luck when Al-Hilal offered to take captain Fernandes, who turns 31 in September, off their hands and give the Red Devils a much-needed cash injection.Bruno Fernandes snubbed a mega £100million bid from Saudi ArabiaMan Utd missed their chance of a major sale like Liverpool with Philippe CoutinhoRatcliffe, who claimed the “bloated” club was set to go “bust at Christmas”, has led a ruthless cost-cutting drive at Old Trafford — culling 450 staff including the much-loved receptionists and also withdrew free canteen food for workers at the ground.So to have the potential of receiving a nine-figure sum for a player whose legs are only going to get wearier was almost too good to be true.And it turned out to be . . . but only because Fernandes rejected Al-Hilal’s advances.Even the offer of tax-free £700,000-a-week wages was not enough to lure the Portuguese star to the Middle East.Read More on Man Utd Yet Fernandes’ admirable resistance has thrown United’s chaotic transfer plans up in the air once again.It is back to the drawing board for Ratcliffe and manager Ruben Amorim, who are under pressure to juggle the books with Profit and Sustainability Rules after their failure to qualify for Europe.Despite Fernandes turning down the Saudi riches, the midfielder could still be a target for European clubs this summer — although the offers are unlikely to be even half the astonishing transfer fee on offer from Al-Hilal.And even if he stays, Red Devils fans will now be debating where  Fernandes fits into Amorim’s rebuild next season? Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordAmorim is wedded to his 3-4-3 formation and his early transfer activity seems to match up.Wolves’ Matheus Cunha has signed in a £62.5m deal and Bryan Mbeumo is now a £50m target from Brentford, with the duo  expected to play in the attacking positions behind the lone striker.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionAmad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho, linked with Chelsea and Napoli, are other options for the wide forward roles.That quartet is likely to see Fernandes move further back to one of the two central midfield berths which he fulfilled in the Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Amorim has other options in the centre of the park, including Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount.Casemiro is on big wages, Amorim knows Ugarte well from their time together at Sporting Lisbon and the United boss lavished praise on Mount following his return to fitness towards the end of the season.While homegrown talent Mainoo, 20, is an intriguing prospect.Star signings Liverpool made after Philippe Coutinho saleLIVERPOOL sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for an eye-watering £142million back in 2018.Here how the Reds rejuvenated their team into title winners after that massive windfall:1. VIRGIL VAN DIJK – £75m2. FABINHO – £40m3. ALISSON – £56mSo where will Fernandes play on a regular basis? In last season’s disastrous campaign, Amorim relied heavily on  talismanic Fernandes to dig his woeful 15th-placed Prem side out of the mire, netting 19 times in all competitions.Fernandes’ quality and consistency led to the eye-watering bid from Saudi and the  £100m fee will play on Ratcliffe’s mind in their ‘Mission 21’ operation to  knock Liverpool “off their perch” once again.The Reds went through a similar scenario over seven years ago when they sold star man Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for a staggering £142m.The transfer fee gave Jurgen Klopp the chance to rebuild as the German used that money to bring in Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, and his new spine delivered the Champions League and Premier League titles.If Fernandes remains at United then club legend Gary Neville believes Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho must all leave.Even if he stays, Red Devils fans will now be debating where Fernandes fits into Amorim’s rebuild next season?Garnacho clashed with Amorim after the Bilbao loss to Tottenham, while the other three have all been out on loan this season.Neville said: “If players are taking on and questioning the manager in public through social media, the manager has to win.“If the manager doesn’t win, the manager has to leave and I don’t think that’s going to happen this time. That’s happened far too many times before. I think Garnacho will leave purely because of that, I think they’ve had enough.“Marcus has to leave for him and the club. I think that ship has sailed and he needs to find himself another club.“It  sounds to me like Villa aren’t going to keep him. I would say for Marcus’ and United’s sake that it feels like that path has come to an end.“I feel a little bit similarly with Jadon as I do with Marcus. I’d be a bit concerned that Chelsea haven’t made the noises that they’re going to keep him.  United have to make sure they part ways with him.Read More on The Sun“Antony has gone to Spain and having seen a couple of players that I played with not do it Old Trafford but do it in Spain . . . I think he’s suited down to the ground and it’s been proven.”Ratcliffe may have canned hundreds of local staff but he will soon discover it’s much harder to get rid of superstar players who are tied down to huge contracts. More