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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

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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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      ‘I talked to the agent’ – MLS club confirm Kevin De Bruyne talks with Man City icon set to leave on free transfer

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE has spoken to San Diego as he weighs up his future.The Manchester City captain, 33, is out of contract in the summer and unlikely to agree new terms with the eight-time Premier League champions.Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract at Man City in three monthsCredit: RexDe Bruyne has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia but is thought to prefer a move to Major League Soccer.San Diego, the newest MLS club, still have a designated player slot available.While talks have been held with De Bruyne and his representative, San Diego insist nothing is imminent.That’s because they reckon the Belgian international’s wage demands would be too much for their budget.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTyler Heaps, San Diego’s sporting director, said: “Those rumours, I don’t know where they come from. I talked to the agent.“The agent has many players, obviously.”Every time I see it, I say, ‘Are you the one that is saying all this stuff?’“He’s a fantastic footballer and he loves this area.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“He goes on holidays here every single year, but I’m not sure where that rumour keeps coming from.“I’ve had conversations with him, but I’ll tell you what, those wages won’t fit our budget at the moment in terms of what his expectations are.”New £34m Man City star Abdukodir Khusanov looks emotional as he’s gifted £135k Mercedes on return to Uzbekistan San Diego are MLS’ latest club, having played their first ever game in February.They are yet to lose a game and sit second in the MLS Western Conference. More