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      ‘Trent’s replacement sorted’ – Fans convinced Frimpong will join Liverpool after spotting his Holland camp antics

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      FANS are convinced Jeremie Frimpong is on his way to Liverpool after he hilariously attempted a Scouse accent.The Bayer Leverkusen right-back has been linked with replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield amid interest from Real Madrid.Jeremie Frimpong did his best Scouse accent for Ryan GravenberchCredit: @OnsOranjeFrimpong was also all smiles with Virgil van DijkCredit: @OnsOranjeLiverpool fans reckon he could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at AnfieldCredit: GettyDutchman Frimpong linked up with the rest of his international team-mates earlier today ahead of the Nations League quarter-final against Spain.And the 24-year-old seemed on particularly good terms with the Liverpool contingent in the Holland squad.Frimpong beamed at Ryan Gravenberch, greeting him by doing his best Scouse accent.He got the accent spot on while saying: “You alright la?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFrimpong and Gravenberch then burst into laughter and gave each other a huge hug.Virgil van Dijk was seen giggling and he was then welcomed with a shout of “my G”.It made fans convinced that Frimpong is on his way to Liverpool, with one saying: “That’s Trent’s replacement sorted.”Another reacted: “If he ends up at Liverpool this summer, the announcement video is sorted.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWith four goals and 11 assists for Leverkusen this term, Frimpong could step into Alexander-Arnold’s shoes.Real Madrid are set to swoop for the England star this summer after seeing a £20mllion bid rejected in January.’He’s going to Tranmere after this’ – Roy Keane rips into Trent Alexander-Arnold after ‘school boy’ defending vs Man UtdAlexander-Arnold’s contract expires at the end of the season and there is no sign he will agree to an extension. Despite him being set to leave on a free, SunSport exclusively revealed that Liverpool could still receive a fee as Real Madrid are keen to get the deal done in time for the new Club World Cup.The tournament in the US starts on June 15 and his contract does not end until June 30. More

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      Newcastle icon Papiss Cisse, 39, lured out of retirement after two years by former team-mate to join fourth-tier minnows

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      FORMER Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is set to pull on his boots again – as he approaches his 40th birthday.Cisse set the Premier League alight when he joined the Toon and linked up with Senegalese countryman Demba Ba in 2012.Papiss Cisse has been signed by Dubai side Al QabilaCredit: GettyCisse formed a deadly duo with Demba BaCredit: AP:Associated PressThe 39-year-old left St James’ Park in the wake of the club’s relegation in 2016 – and he has since had spells playing in China, Turkey and France.Cisse has now landed in the Middle East, where he has signed for newly-formed Dubai side Al Qabila, who play in the fourth tier of football in the United Arab Emirates.Al Qabila, coached by Cisse’s old Toon team-mate Steven Taylor, are pushing for promotion this season.Taylor has been coaching in Dubai for the past three years, having hung up his boots in 2021.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCisse was offered a deal until the end of the season after proving his fitness in training.The Dakar-born player – who turns 40 in June – scored 37 top-flight goals in 117 games for Newcastle.Cisse was without a club when he was signed up by The Player Agency, who want to recruit more high-profile players and help them look for clubs overseas after injuries or to prolong their careers.The Toon hero said: “I’m thankful to The Player for the opportunity to enter the market in the UAE.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCisse has been without a team since the summer of 2023, when he left French side Amiens.The former Senegal international trained with Robbie Savage’s Macclesfield in late 2023 but did not join the club.Fans think the Wealdstone Raider is a time traveller after his incredible Newcastle Carabao Cup prediction goes viral Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. More

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      Real Madrid to step up Dean Huijsen transfer pursuit as Bournemouth star, 19, promoted to Spain’s senior squad

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      REAL MADRID will step up their ploy to land Dean Huijsen this summer after the Bournemouth defender was promoted to Spain’s senior squad.Teenager Huijsen got his first call up because of injury to Barcelona’s Inigo Martinez.Real Madrid will step up their ploy to land Dean Huijsen this summerCredit: GettySpain face the Netherlands away on Thursday then at home in Valencia on Sunday in the Nations League quarter finals.The reigning European champions have been monitoring the Amsterdam-born centre back’s progress with Bournemouth closely this season.But scouts will use the next few days to get an even closer look at the player who has enjoyed a brilliant debut season in the Premier League.Huijsen, 19, only cost Bournemouth £15million from Italians Juventus last summer.READ MORE IN football He has played a key role in the club’s impressive results this season which has pushed the club to the fringes of European qualification from the Premier League.He scored his first Premier League goal on December 5 against Tottenham then hit the target again 17 days later against Manchester United.United are also tracking Huijsen with a view to a summer swoop. Bournemouth sit tenth in the league having lost 2-1 to Brentford on Saturday. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe player opted to play for Spain after leaving the Netherlands and relocating to Marbella when he was five.Huijsen played for Holland from Under 16-19 level and has seven U-21 appearances for Spain.He was due to play for Spain’s U-21s against the Czech Republic this Friday.How Newcastle outsmarted Liverpool with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak’s genius tricks More

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      Luis Diaz’s Liverpool future in doubt with ‘concrete possibility’ winger leaves after Barcelona join transfer race

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      LIVERPOOL star Luis Diaz could leave Anfield at the end of the season amid interest from Barcelona, according to reports.The Colombian winger was on the radar of the Catalan giants last summer.Barcelona are set to reignite their interest in Luis Diaz this summerCredit: GettyBarcelona could not strike a deal due to financial constraints while Liverpool demanded £75million.But reporter Fabrizio Romano claims it is “concrete possibility” that Diaz is shown the exit door soon.The 28-year-old’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2027, but Liverpool could cash-in to stop the player running down his deal.Romano expects Barcelona to come back in for him as he is “appreciated” by their transfer chiefs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he reports again that the club’s finances could prove a major stumbling block.Barca have competition from Saudi Arabian sides who will have few challenges finding enough cash.But they are also keen on persuading his Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez to the Middle East.It also alleged that there was “genuine interest” in Diaz from Manchester City a year ago.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLiverpool are set for a busy summer with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah seeing their contracts expire.Arne Slot’s side are said to be desperate to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards walk off CBS Sports set after Liverpool hero Alisson’s post-match interviewSunSport exclusively revealed that the Cherries are, meanwhile, confident of signing Caoimhin Kelleher.Liverpool chiefs have also reportedly made contact with Alexander Isak’s representatives ahead of a possible bid.But Newcastle remain adamant that their Carabao Cup final hero will remain on Tyneside and will discuss an improved contract this summer.Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. More

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      Bournemouth in Caoimhin Kelleher transfer chase and confident of beating Chelsea and Tottenham to Liverpool keeper

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      BOURNEMOUTH are confident of beating Big Six clubs to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher this summer.The Republic of Ireland international wants to leave Anfield to get first-team football, and may have played his last game for the club in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Caoimhin Kelleher is wanted by Bournemouth and several other Premier League sidesCredit: RexChelsea, Tottenham and Carabao winners Newcastle are also interested.Bournemouth are ready to move first however, putting them in pole position, as manager Andoni Iraola has made signing a goalkeeper a priority with Kelleher his top target.Iraola has used on-loan goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for most of the season, but there is no obligation to buy in the loan contract with Chelsea and his performances have been mixed.The Spaniard was dropped by Iraola earlier in the season for another young Irish goalkeeper, Mark Travers, who is now on loan at Middlesbrough.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIraola regards Kelleher as a big improvement on both his current goalkeepers and has asked Bournemouth to move quickly when the transfer window opens in June.Chelsea have also expressed interest, but will not commit to making a bid at this stage.Boss Enzo Maresca wants to back his current goalkeepers, Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, despite the doubts of others at Stamford Bridge.Tottenham’s goalkeeping position is also unclear, with Guglielmo Vicario, Fraser Forster and Antonin Kinsky all being used by Ange Postecoglou this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd while Newcastle want an extra goalkeeper and like Kelleher, the club’s PSR problems mean they may not be able to meet Liverpool’s £30million asking price.Bournemouth may also be able to offer European football as Iraola’s side are currently ninth in the Premier League, but Kelleher does not regard that as essential.Shay Given loses the rag over Liverpool’s treatment of Caoimhin Kelleher Kelleher’s priority is securing a move to a Premier League club that can provide regular first-team appearances after his career has stalled at Anfield through no fault of his own.The 26-year-old has played 17 matches so far this season, but has been restricted to appearances in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup since Alisson Becker returned from a hamstring injury in December.Liverpool are aware of Kelleher’s frustrations and will not stand in his way.Arne Slot has already signed Kelleher’s replacement, with Georgian international Georgi Mamardashvili due to arrive from Valencia at the end of the season. More

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      Chelsea ‘willing to let Geovany Quenda play AGAINST them next season despite spending £42m on transfer’

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      CHELSEA new boy Geovany Quenda could find himself playing AGAINST the Blues next season due to Uefa rules.The 17-year-old agreed to join Chelsea in a £42million transfer from Sporting Lisbon last week.Geovany Quenda could face Chelsea next season despite signing for the Blues last weekCredit: AFPQuenda is set to pen a seven-year deal with the option for an eighth, but will not make his debut until next year at the earliest.The Blues have agreed to loan him back to Sporting for the 2025-26 campaign.And should both teams qualify for the Champions League this season, the winger could find himself playing against his new club.In Uefa competitions, parent clubs have no say on whether or not a loan star can play against them.Read More in FootballTherefore, if Sporting do face Chelsea then manager Rui Borges can decide to play him.Rules in the Champions League and Europa League differ to those in the Premier League, where loan players are not permitted to face their parent clubs.Quenda has made 44 appearances for Sporting this season, contributing to 10 goals.Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for him given Ruben Amorim’s links to the Portuguese club, but the Red Devils never submitted a bid.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSQuenda has made 10 appearances in the Champions League this seasonThey had even sent scouts to watch the teenager.But Quenda is now set to join fellow wonderkids Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez in West London.Enzo Maresca defends lacklustre Chelsea after Conference League progress More

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      Paul Scholes spots Ruben Amorim transfer target clue but Man Utd boss faces two massive hurdles to get him

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      PAUL SCHOLES reckons Ruben Amorim has dropped a major transfer clue about a potential summer signing.The Manchester United boss is desperate for new faces after a dismal start to his Old Trafford reign.Ruben Amorim dropped a transfer hint by praising an opposition playerCredit: ReutersPaul Scholes reckons there’s a major stumbling block if Man Utd make a moveCredit: AlamyAmorim has been forced to field players signed by several of his predecessors.And although the likes of Marcus Rashford and Antony have been shipped out, there’s plenty more deadwood at United to clear through this summer.Amorim has so far made just one senior signing in Patrick Dorgu.While January youth signing Ayden Heaven has quietly made his way into the team recently.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Amorim could now make a move for a new midfielder after heaping praise on one superstar this week.United got past LaLiga side Real Sociedad in the Europa League on Thursday.A 4-1 in the second leg of their last-16 tie saw the Red Devils progress to the quarters.But one Sociedad star stood out more than the rest.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSpanish midfield ace Martin Zubimendi has been a key player for club and country in recent years.He snubbed a big-money move to Liverpool last summer.Man Utd confirm Old Trafford decision with club set to build £2bn 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of the North’ Martin Zubimendi is a key player for Real Sociedad and SpainCredit: GettyBut former United playmaker Scholes reckons Zubimendi could be on his way to the Theatre of Dreams after being praised by Amorim.United’s boss said: “Zubimendi is a top player that can change a team, especially in that position.“He’s one position that can read and block transitions. He’s also the first guy in the build-up.“I know the player really well. Everyone knows he’s a top player that can change the team.”Scholes reflected on Amorim’s comments but warned that he faced a major hurdle in his pursuit.Scholes said: “From that interview, the manager quite likes Zubimendi. If we sell three or four players, we might be able to buy him.”As well as having to sell several players before making a move, United will also need to stump up £51million to meet Zubimendi’s release clause.A further stumbling block is that Premier League rivals Arsenal are extremely interested in a move.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey are losing Jorginho and Thomas Partey on free transfers this summer.And talks have already begun with Sociedad over a long-term deal for their star man. More

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      Moyes’ genius Pickford tactic before transfer shake-up and AC Milan eye unlikely ace – latest exclusives from Alan Nixon

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      ALAN NIXON is SunSport’s Boss of Goss.Check out this week’s red-hot transfer whispers from our man in the know…SunSport’s Boss of Goss Alan Nixon has this week’s latest transfer inside scoopsJordan Pickford has been told to cut down his mammoth long kicks upfield by David MoyesCredit: GettyNEW PICK KICK TRICKJORDAN PICKFORD’S kicking is getting shorter and more accurate after a quiet word from David Moyes.Everton’s England No 1 has a big reputation for smashing balls huge distances.But boss Moyes felt his Toffees would benefit with more control from his keeper.So he suggested Pickford ease off the gas and start to aim more down the middle — and the impact has been shown in results as Everton have lost just twice in ten games since Moyes returned to Goodison.Meanwhile, Everton’s incoming chief executive Angus Kinnear WILL snap up two of his old Leeds transfer team.Kinnear, who starts work on June 1, has lined up top adviser Nicky Hammond and leading scout Gary Penrice for a new-look backroom team.Hammond and Penrice will be in charge of transfers — just like they were at Elland Road.We revealed in January the club’s director of football Kevin Thelwell would be leaving.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMoyes was keen to bring in some of his former allies such as Rob Newman and Mick Doherty.But Kinnear — who Leeds have confirmed will be leaving Elland Road at the end of the season — has had the final say.Why Gakpo v Isak will decide Liverpool v Newcastle Carabao Cup Final | Experts’ bets – Weekend WagerEverton are interested in West Brom youngster Tom FellowsCredit: PAAnd Everton are staying on top of their interest in West Brom youngster Tom Fellows.The Toffees failed to land the highly-rated winger on deadline day. But boss Moyes has asked scouts Alan Irvine and Charlie Adam to keep tabs on the 21-year-old.MAX FACTORAC MILAN are cranking up their interest in Burnley centre-half Maxime Esteve.The Italian side watched Esteve, 22, again last week — but Everton and West Ham scouts also saw the Frenchman star in the Clarets’ draw with West Brom.AC Milan sent scouts to watch Maxime Esteve in action for BurnleyCredit: GettyAWAY DWEHSHEFFIELD UNITED fancy Liberian centre-half Sampson Dweh.The Viktoria Plzen ace, 23, has shone in the Europa League.Wolves are keen too but United could swoop first if they reach the Prem.Sampson Dweh has shone at centre-back for Viktoria Plzen, catching the attention of Sheffield United and WolvesCredit: SplashFOOTBALL SHORTSPRESTON are keeping an eye out for Manchester City babe Jacob Wright, 19.Norwich have an option to buy the midfielder when his loan ends in the summer. But North End may try a £2million-plus bid using cash from their FA Cup run.Preston and Norwich may both be after Jacob Wright in the summerCredit: GettyLEEDS owners’ hopes of taking control of Rangers will require a change of EFL rules if they miss out on promotion.49ers Enterprises — who also own the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers — are lining up a move to buy a 51 per cent stake in the Scottish giants.Current EFL regulations do not allow ownership of other British clubs. But the Premier League has no such restrictions.Leeds’ rivals Burnley’s tie-up with Scottish Premiership side Dundee is classed as a collaboration rather than ownership.ROB PAGE is looking for a crack at club management with the Barnsley job in his sights.Page left the Wales post in June and is keen to be back in the dugout.Conor Hourihane is in caretaker charge at Barnsley — who sacked Darrell Clarke on Wednesday — and is keen on the job.But Page, 50, may have a chance if Tykes look elsewhere.Former Wales boss Rob Page is keen to return to the dugout, possibly at BarnsleyCredit: AP More