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WEST HAM have announced that five first-team stars are leaving and provided an update on Michail Antonio.The Hammers confirmed last month that Lukasz Fabianski, Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings would all depart when their contract expire on June 30.Michail Antonio’s future is unclearCredit: GettyLukasz Fabianski’s departure has been confirmedCredit: GettyAaron Cresswell leaves after 11 yearsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialVladimir Coufal is now without a clubCredit: AlamyWest Ham have now added Kurt Zouma to the list and he will become a free agent.Antonio, who broke his leg in a car crash in December, faces an uncertain future.The club said in a statement: “There will be no formal decision and announcement on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate. “However, as his current contract is also due to expire on 30 June, for the purposes of the Premier League Retained List procedure at the end of the 2024/25 season, Michail will be listed as a free transfer.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReports suggest that West Ham and Antonio have held talks over an extension but they are no closer to an agreement.The 35-year-old striker posted a montage video on social media yesterday that showed him in rehab and learning to walk again.Antonio remains in recovery after crashing his £260,000 Ferrari and being airlifted to hospital.The club legend has played 323 times for them, scoring 83 goals.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe was part of the squad that ended West Ham’s 43-year trophy drought by winning the Conference League in 2023 alongside Fabianski, Cresswell, Coufal, Ings and Zouma.Goalkeeper Fabianski, 40, has been at the club for eight years and made 216 appearances for them.West Ham star Michail Antonio shares footage of himself learning to walk again after escaping death in horror crashCresswell, 35, had been with the Hammers for 11 seasons.Rumours have emerged that suggest he is on Leeds and Wrexham’s radar.Coufal, 32, is shown the exit door after featuring in 180 matches.All three broke down in tears during emotional farewell videos.Ings, 32, had a tough time in front of goal in East London, finding the back of the net just five times in 69 appearances.Zouma, 30, captained West Ham for one season but spent last term out on loan at Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Orobah following knee issues.Danny Ings departs after just five goalsCredit: GettyKurt Zouma leaves after spending the season on loan in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex More

CHELSEA have signed Mamadou Sarr from sister club Strasbourg.The French defender, 19, has penned an eight-year contract with the Blues.Mamadou Sarr impressed at Strasbourg last seasonCredit: RexSarr impressed in Ligue 1 last term, playing 27 times as Liam Rosenior’s side finished seventh.The teenager played alongside Chelsea loanees Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic while in Alsace.And he will now head to Stamford Bridge ahead of the Club World Cup.Following six years in RC Lens’ academy, Sarr moved to Lyon aged 13 in 2018.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 6ft 4in defender made three first team appearances for Les Gones, in addition to enjoying a brief loan spell in Belgium with RWD Molenbeek.In the summer of 2024, Sarr moved to Strasbourg for around £8.5million amid Lyon’s financial woes.The French youth international quickly established himself in the team under Rosenior, becoming a regular starter as Strasbourg qualified for the Conference League.Sarr is already Chelsea’s third signing of the summer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Blues moved to recruit Dario Essugo for £18.5m from Sporting CP last week.Enzo Maresca’s side followed that up by winning the race to sign £30m Ipswich striker Liam Delap.John Obi Mikel on wild Chelsea nights out in central London and his hilarious friendship with Salomon KalouChelsea are set to head to the Club World Cup next week.The Blues will open their campaign against MLS side LAFC on June 16, after their original opponents Club Leon were booted out of the competition.The West Londoners will then head to Philadelphia for further group games against Brazilians Flamengo and ES Tunis of Tunisia.Chelsea could earn a staggering sum from their summer in the States, with nearly £100m in prize money available to the Club World Cup winners.Fans have reacted excitedly to news of Sarr’s arrival.One posted on X: “I don’t think Chelsea fans realise just how good he is. Will be deemed a world class CB within 2 years.”Read More on The SunWhile a second joked: “Better than Saliba already.”Another added: “Chelsea just signed a gem.”Sarr starred as Strasbourg qualified for the Conference LeagueCredit: Getty More

HARVEY ELLIOTT has warned Arne Slot he won’t “waste” his career and watch from the bench at Liverpool.The attacker, 22, collected a Premier League title medal this term at Anfield but played just 360 minutes across 18 appearances.Harvey Elliott celebrated winning the Premier League with Liverpool last monthCredit: GettyThe star is set for talks with Arne Slot if he cannot get regular first-team actionCredit: GettyThe boyhood Reds fan is in Slovakia as part of the England U21 squad looking to defend their European Championship crown for what could be the start of a big summer.A host of clubs are considering making a move for the £45m-rated ex-Fulham man and he admitted he may have to leave for the good of his career.Elliott said: “It’s just a situation that me and the team on my behalf have to have a conversation about.“I’m coming into an age now where I’m 22, I’m going to be 23 next season and I don’t really want to be wasting years on my career because it’s a short career. You don’t know what’s going to happen. Touch wood it doesn’t, but injuries and things, it could shorten it.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“It’s a situation that, as I’ve said before, I need to reflect. I need to see if I’m content in doing what I’m doing and how can I improve as a player because that’s the most important thing. That’s the main thing, really.“I just want to improve and be the best possible version of myself and the best player I can be. If that’s to go somewhere else, then it’s a decision that I’m going to have to make and I just need to see what happens.”Elliott, who came through QPR’s academy before making the move to Fulham prior to being snapped up by Liverpool in 2019, added: “Nothing makes me want to leave. I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. But as I said, most importantly, it’s just about what’s best for my career. I just need to make that decision.”One of the highlights of Elliott’s campaign, which was delayed due to a fractured foot, came in the Champions League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe scored a last-ditch winner at Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16 first leg just 47 seconds after replacing Mohamed Salah, but even that moment failed to convince Slot to hand him a start in the next game.He said: “PSG was kind of a high for me, especially with the Premier League game coming up a few days later. I thought maybe it was an opportunity for me to get a start and to showcase what I can do and just get a nice run out.Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans“The boss is the boss. He’s the man in charge. He’s the reason why we’ve won the league, because of his decisions. I can’t complain. I just need to make sure I’m ready and to keep going.”One man who does have total faith in Elliott is Lee Carsley, the man he enjoyed Euro success with two years ago.Elliott and Charlie Cresswell are the only survivors from that squad in Slovakia and the Liverpool man says he is loving the leadership role he has.He added: “I’ve always taken that role in my stride. Not only for myself, I want the whole team to do well. I want all the players to do well.“Everyone’s got quality here. We have one aim and one goal, which is to win it. I’ll try as hard as I can to make sure that happens.”England kick-off their Euro campaign against the Czech Republic on Thursday and then face Slovenia three days later and finish the group stage against Germany on Wednesday 18 June.All of the Young Lions’ matches are being broadcast on Channel 4.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

BEN DAVIES has signed a new one-year deal at managerless Tottenham.The Wales star, 32, is the club’s longest serving senior player after joining from Swansea in the summer of 2014.Ben Davies has agreed to remain at Spurs for another yearCredit: AlamyHe won his first piece of silverware with the club last monthCredit: PAAnd, just two days after Ange Postecoglou was sacked, Davies will extend his stay in North London to 12 years after Spurs triggered the option on his contract.SunSport revealed earlier this year that Spurs intended to take up the 12-month option on the defender’s deal.A club statement read: “We are delighted to announce that we have exercised the option to extend Ben Davies’ contract, which will now run until the summer of 2026.“Now our longest-serving senior player, Ben joined us from Swansea City in the summer of 2014 and has been a constant, reliable presence in our squad ever since.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“He’s currently up to 358 appearances in all competitions, level with the great Darren Anderton – making him one of only 29 players in history to have played 350 or more games for us.“With 73 games under his belt in Europe, he’s just three off the record for the highest number of European appearances in our history.“Over the course of his 11 years here to date, Ben has scored nine goals and led the team out as captain on 13 occasions.”Davies has largely been a back-up centre-back in recent years.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut he still made 17 Premier League appearances this season and 28 in total as he won his first piece of silverware for the club by helping them lift the Europa League last month.Postecoglou hailed Davies as one of the club’s best trainers during the Aussie’s first campaign at the club, underlining the defender’s professionalism.Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager?Brentford’s Thomas Frank is the front-runner to take the job, while Fulham’s Marco Silva is still in the mix.Ange Breaks Silence On Tottenham SackingANGE Postecoglou issued a statement just moments after being axed.It read: “When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.”The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.”Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.”That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.”There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.”We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.”I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them. I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.”I know there were some difficult times, but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.”It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.”And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.”A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special. “We are forever connected. Audere est Facere.” More