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    Arsenal suffer transfer blow as Benjamin Sesko ‘decides to STAY at RB Leipzig with gentlemen’s agreement in place’

    ARSENAL have been dealt a huge transfer blow after it was firstly claimed that they “held the upper hand” in the chase for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old Slovenian striker is currently preparing to face England in the Euro 2024 group stages.Arsenal are allegedly in pole position to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin SeskoCredit: GettyHe has a host of top clubs chasing his services after he fired 23 goals for club and country last term.A report emerged last week that three of the Premier League’s biggest teams are battling it out for the signature of the Bundesliga ace this summer.Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all determined to strengthen their front line before the start of next term.They all want Sesko – who has a release clause of £55.3m – while Newcastle have also joined the long-list of admirers.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut one giant appears to be leading the chase.The NY Times states that “the feeling among those interested parties” is “that Arsenal are in pole position” to sign him.The chasing pack “would like clarity on the situation” before the European Championship begins on Friday.However, even though they know that his price tag will not be inflated should he have a golden summer for Slovenia in Germany due to the release clause, no-one wants any potential deal to drag on.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd that could be good news for Arsenal.There is a belief among the English clubs that Mikel Arteta’s men allegedly “hold the upper hand because they can offer Champions League football and stability”.How Arsenal’s 180-page dossiers on transfer targets have led to outstanding recruitmentThey are two things he and his camp feel are “lacking at Chelsea and United”.But “there is a very real possibility Sesko will opt to stay at Leipzig”.And this fresh report claims that “is more of a threat to Arsenal’s hopes than him electing to move elsewhere in the Premier League”.Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has added more weight to that claim by stating that the player will be going nowhere.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
    He wrote on X: “Benjamin Sesko has decided to STAY at RB Leipzig and sign new contract on improved terms!“Decision made for talented striker, similar to what Haaland decided back in the days at BVB.“Sesko will stay at Leipzig with a new gentlemen agreement for future exit.”Sesko signed for Red Bull Salzburg in Austria back in 2019 as a 16-year-old from Domzale in his homeland.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter spending two years on loan at their reserve team in the second tier, he went on to score 21 times for the first-team.That led to him joining Salzburg’s sister club RB Leipzig on a five-year contract in 2022.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
    ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
    Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
    But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
    And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
    BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
    One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
    VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
    Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
    ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
    Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
    JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
    Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
    XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
    An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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    Thomas Tuchel does not want Man Utd job after talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Ten Hag’s future thrown into further chaos

    THOMAS TUCHEL does not want the Manchester United job and told them he plans to take a break from football.The former Chelsea boss has held two meetings with Red Devils owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in recent weeks.Thomas Tuchel has does not want the Manchester United jobCredit: GEttyThe German had meetings with Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: AlamyErik ten Hag’s future is uncertainCredit: AlamyUnited had made Tuchel their number one target as Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford looked increasingly uncertain.However after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer, Tuchel has now indicated he needs some time away from management.And that takes him out of the running to take over should ten Hag be relieved of his duties by the new minority owners.He outlined how he would address the various issues that have hit United in recent months – including how to get the best out of Jadon Sancho.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt is also understood he used his former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as an example how he can bring the best out of players.Ten Hag delivered silverware for the second successive year as he led United to a shock FA Cup final win over rivals City.However more than two weeks later there has been no decision made about his future – with Ineos carrying out a review of the season.They will not be involved in the Champions League in the 2024/5 campaign after a disappointing eighth-place finish.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the Dutch boss had to contend with a crippling injury list for much of the season – meaning there were some mitigating circumstances.Ratcliffe is aware ten Hag still has plenty of support from the fans – and must decide whether he could prosper in the new look structure which is being put in place at the club.Erik ten Hag’s record as Man Utd bossThe feeling is that a final decision over whether to stick with Ten Hag or appoint a new manager will be made this week.England boss Gareth Southgate is another possible replacement – but he is now tied up on the Three Lions Euro 2024 campaign.Graham Potter is another name that has been tipped with the position at Old Trafford.The former Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion manager has been out of work since being sacked last season.Ratcliffe is said to be a big fan of the Englishman and reportedly tried to hire him for Nice.It’s starting to look like Sir Jim Ratcliffe doesn’t know what he’s doingBy Neil Custis
    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE looked more than a little shame-faced when he headed into Manchester United’s dressing room to congratulate his FA Cup winners.
    The plan had already been hatched ahead of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Manchester City . . .  and this was all rather awkward.
    It was a stunning performance from Ten Hag’s troops and United’s triumph over a team widely regarded as the best in the world will live long in the memory.
    It was also a personal triumph for the unassuming guy who had arrived at Old Trafford full of life and ideas to make United better — which in many ways he has.
    Having been dealt a dreadful hand with injuries in his second season, he tried to explain to Ratcliffe and his team just how much this has affected performances.
    But it seems Sir Jim hasn’t listened. Nor has he taken notice of the way Ten Hag  has carefully brought Saturday’s scorers  Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo into the first team — with spectacular results.
    Ratcliffe has fired out emails criticising  the state of an office, called the club museum ‘crap’ and withdrew travel and lunch benefits for United staff on FA Cup  final day to cut costs.
    There is early proof the new men overseeing United’s football department do not know what they are doing, not least in the way they deal with people . . .  including the most important one of all — the manager.
    Ratcliffe and his team seem to have  spoken to anyone able to set up Subbuteo.
    And everyone they have spoken to believes they have got the job.
    Read the full column from Neil Custis here More

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    Tottenham in talks to cancel Tanguy Ndombele’s contract with club giving up on £60m flop who will be available for free

    TOTTENHAM are in talks with record signing Tanguy Ndombele as they look to rip up his contract this summer.The French midfielder, 27, arrived in North London from Lyon in a deal worth £60million in the summer of 2019.Tanguy Ndombele has failed to make a major impact during five years on Spurs’ booksCredit: GettyThe transfer shattered the club’s previous record of £35.7m which they paid for defender Davinson Sanchez.But Ndombele proved to be a huge disappointment, scoring 10 goals and assisting nine in 91 appearances.He attempted to rejuvenate his career with a loan return to Lyon and another short spell with Serie A side Napoli.Yet his poor form continued, before he joined Turkish giants Galatasaray in September last year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while Ndombele was a part of the team that ended up winning the league title with 102 points, he still did not impress enough to convince Tottenham to give him another chance.Spurs are in talks to cancel Ndombele’s £200,000-a-week contract – which runs until 2025.The club have decided to negotiate a settlement that suits both parties and will allow Ndombele to walk away a free agent.Manager Ange Postecoglou had already made it clear last summer that the midfielder was not a part of his plans, despite handing him a fresh start when he first arrived.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
    His last Spurs appearance came against Morecambe in January 2022 when he stormed down the tunnel after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte as he was booed off by his own fans.Galatasaray had a £13million option to buy from Spurs but have chosen not to trigger the clause.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonNdombele played 26 times this season, failing to score and assisting just one goal.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?
    1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7m
    Ndombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.
    But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.
    2) Richarlison – £49.3m
    Richarlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.
    And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.
    3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8m
    Johnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.
    He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.
    4) Cristian Romero – £44.2m
    Romero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.
    He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.
    5) James Maddison – £39.4m
    Maddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.
    But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.
    6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7m
    Sanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.
    But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.
    7) Pedro Porro – £34m
    Porro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.
    He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.
    8) Micky van de Ven – £34m
    Rapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.
    His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.
    9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8m
    Sissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.
    Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.
    10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2m
    Lo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.
    He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine. More

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    Ligue 1 chaos with no broadcaster agreed for next season after Mbappe exit sparking transfer market headache

    LIGUE 1 are yet to find a broadcaster for next season following Kylian Mbappe’s departure.The French top flight lost its biggest name last week as Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid was confirmed.Kylian Mbappe has left Paris Saint-Germain for Real MadridCredit: AFPIt comes amid a turbulent time for France’s premier competition as they desperately search for a broadcaster.According to Sport Business, a back-up plan is being prepared that will see the league create its own channel – which would operate as a subscription service.A solution is urgently required, particularly for promoted clubs Auxerre, Angers and Saint-Etienne.As reported by RMC Sport, the trio are unable to sign players while Ligue 1’s broadcast situation remains up in the air.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis is because there is currently no money being paid to clubs from a broadcaster – which is responsible for a huge percentage of the financial boost teams receive when they earn promotion.Mbappe has become the latest superstar name to leave French football in recent years, contributing to the decline of the league.Other household players to depart include Lionel Messi, Neymar, Aurelien Tchouameni, Victor Osimhen, Jeremy Doku, Mauro Icardi and Lucas Paqueta.PSG strolled to the league title this season, finishing nine points clear of second-place Monaco.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLigue 1 departures over the last 10 yearsHere are some of the high-profile players to leave Ligue 1 since 2014

    Kylian Mbappe
    Lionel Messi
    Neymar
    Aurelien Tchouameni
    Victor Osimhen
    Jeremy Doku
    Mauro Icardi
    Lucas Paqueta
    James Rodriguez
    Thomas Lemar
    Anthony Martial
    Bernardo Silva
    Rafael Leao
    Ferland Mendy
    Marco Verratti
    Axel Disasi
    Youri Tielemans
    Fabinho
    Bruno Guimaraes
    Benoit Badiashile

    They have won 10 of the last 12 Ligue 1 titles – the only other champions since 2012 being Monaco in 2017 and Lille in 2021.But PSG are still yet to triumph in the Champions League – their best run coming in 2020 when Bayern Munich beat them 1-0 in the final.Kylian Mbappe’s crazy Real Madrid contractThis season they lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund over a two-legged semi-final in Mbappe’s final European tie for the club.He leaves as PSG’s all-time top scorer with 256 goals in 308 games.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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    Unemployed ex-Premier League star eyed by Championship side Watford with newly-promoted Derby also keen on transfer

    WATFORD are keen on Ben Osborn after Sheffield United let him go.Osborn was released alongside nine other stars last month as the Yorkshire club announced their retained list.Watford and Derby are interested in signing Ben OsbornCredit: GettyThe Hornets like the midfielder’s experience and want him to sign in case the Blades come back for him when their takeover bid is settled.Osborn, 29, made 24 Premier League appearances for Sheffield United last season, registering two assists in the process.He left Bramall Lane having represented the club some 230 times over the course of five years.Watford aren’t the only club interested in swooping in for Osborn though.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewly promoted Championship outfit Derby are also keen on Osborn who was born in Derby himself.However the Rams also have other midfield targets on their list.Another ex-Blade is also looking to earn themselves a spot in the Championship next term too.Midfielder John Fleck is training through the summer in a bid to win a new deal at Blackburn.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe 32-year-old joined Rovers on a short-term contract in February and picked up a shin injury on his debut. He now hopes to prove he is fit enough for a longer stay after playing just 17 minutes of football for the side last season.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy gamePLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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    Max Allegri ‘holding out for Premier League job’ as ex-Juventus manager ‘offered three-year Saudi contract’

    MAX ALLEGRI has his eye on a job in the Premier League despite being offered a three-year deal in Saudi Arabia, according to reports.The Italian coach, 56, was sacked by Juventus last month after he exploded during his side’s 1-0 Coppa Italia win over Atalanta.Max Allegri is holding out for Premier League interest after being sacked by JuventusCredit: GettyHe was sent off, fumed at the officials, threatened a journalist, and was waved off by sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli during the post-match celebrations in a remarkable scene.Now, after his second stint at Juventus came to a fiery end, he is keen to return to management immediately.According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, he has been offered a three-year contract by an unnamed Saudi Pro League club.However, it is understood Allegri has no interest in a switch to the Middle East.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLInstead, he is eyeing up a job in the Premier League should one become available.Manchester United and Tottenham were both name-checked as potential destinations in the future.However, “nothing concrete” is said to be available at this time.He was previously linked with becoming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s replacement at Old Trafford in 2020.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Allegri reportedly has no interest in the vacant Lazio job.He is also set to miss out on a return to AC Milan as they close in on a deal for Paulo Fonseca.Europe facing huge managerial merry-go-round as Juventus sack Max Allegri after touchline meltdownAllegri won five Serie A titles in a row during his first stint at Juventus.He also claimed four Coppa Italia trophies during that spell, before he returned to win a fifth last month.Allegri, who reached two Champions League finals with Juventus, also won the Serie A title with AC Milan back in 2011.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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    I turned down the ‘Tom Huddlestone role’ at Tottenham to join League One team – it’s given me a new lease of life

    TOM CARROLL has revealed he rejected a “Tom Huddlestone role” at Tottenham to join League One side Exeter.The former Spurs midfielder, 32, left North London in 2017 after injuries saw him play just 56 games across five seasons.Former Tottenham man Tom Carroll is thriving with Exeter in League OneCredit: RexCarroll left Tottenham in 2017 but returned to train with them during the 2022/23 seasonCredit: –He was part of an influx of Tottenham academy players that included Harry Kane, but Carroll’s career took a very different path to England’s No9.He signed for Swansea and went on to feature 67 times in the Premier League for the Welsh outfit, before he joined QPR in the Championship for one year.That was followed by a season with Ipswich, but Carroll’s body was still not right and in the summer of 2022 he opted to take a year out of the game.He returned to Spurs to train with their U21s and was offered a player-coach role with the team – the same position Tom Huddlestone held at Manchester United for two years until last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow he has revealed to The Athletic he rejected it because he did not feel his playing career was over.Shortly after that he was approached by Exeter – who he has gone on to thrive with in the third tier this season.Impressing on his debut in a 3-0 win over Wycombe, he featured in 42 of the club’s 46 League One matches.Carroll, now 32, said: “After the game [his Exeter debut], I was like, ‘I’ve missed this feeling’.Most read in EFLEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSCarroll played 42 of Exeter’s 46 League One games in the 2023/24 campaign”Winning games, you can’t really replicate it. It’s just a buzz with the boys after, going over to clap the fans. I think that’s special.”After that game, it made me realise, ‘I can still do this. I still feel good’. So I just wanted to enjoy it and get that buzz back.”Tottenham launch bizarre ad to reveal new kit with Gavin and Stacey star, Maddison playing darts and Peter CrouchCarroll is pleased he took the year off to re-charge his batteries and is now excited to see what awaits Exeter next season following their 13th place in his opening campaign at the club.He added: “Having a year out has made me realise that I should try to enjoy it.”In football, everything goes so quickly that you can get caught up in it. You win a game, you feel great for maybe that evening, and then it’s on to the next one.”But I wanted to come back in and try and enjoy it as much as I can, and I’ve done that.”We have got a pretty good squad now, so it’s just about building on that.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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    How Leicester could line up under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Man Utd’s past, present and future all making transfers

    OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER could be ready to make a shock comeback to a Premier League dugout.As exclusively revealed by SunSport, Leicester City have been in contact with the Norwegian about appointing him as their new boss.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in contention to be the new Leicester managerCredit: GettyChampionship-winning gaffer Enzo Maresca left the King Power earlier this week to succeed Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.And that has left the hierarchy at Leicester drawing up a shortlist of candidates to take over from the Italian.Ruud van Nistelrooy, West Brom’s Carlos Corberan, ex-West Ham boss David Moyes, free agent Graham Potter and former Nottingham Forest chief Steve Cooper are all in contention with the bookmakers.But Solskjaer emerged as a surprise candidate – and SunSport understands the former Manchester United boss is keen to take over.READ MORE ON LEICESTERThe Foxes are likely to be hit with a points deduction and any transfers will need to be kept within a strict budget. But how could Leicester line up if Solskjaer does take over? GK: MADS HERMANSEN The Danish goalkeeper was super-reliable for the Foxes in their title-winning campaign.Comfortable with his feet and an excellent shot-stopper, he may get snapped up by a bigger club next summer.Most read in FootballPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.

    RB: AARON WAN-BISSAKASolskjaer signed Wan-Bissaka for United from Crystal Palace in 2019 and was his No1 right-back during his Old Trafford tenure. Aged 26, the defender’s contract expires next year so a deal could get done – especially if Leicester cash in on Ricardo Pereira. Premier League sides deducted points and others at riskCB: WOUT FAESThe Belgian defender played most of the 2023-24 season.Though he has a blunder in him and often a rush of blood to the head, the crazy-haired centre-back will likely be a key figure.CB: JANNIK VESTERGAARDThe Danish giant was public enemy No1 around the KP a year ago but a year under Maresca changed everything.He was rewarded with a shock new three-year deal to stay put at Leicester – although Solskjaer may prefer Conor Coady or rising young talent Ben Nelson. LB: JAMES JUSTINThe versatile defender broke into the England squad in 2022 and battled it out with loanee Callum Doyle at left-back last season.He is a solid option – although his big salary could see him moved on to balance the wage bill out, with Brandon Williams now a free agent.Solskjaer was United boss when they signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka in 2019Credit: Getty – ContributorLeicester will want to keep as much of the Championship-winning squad together as possibleCredit: GettyCM: JAMES MCATEELeicester have been long-term admirers of McAtee, who has been loaned out by Manchester City to Sheffield United twice.SunSport revealed Leicester were battling Girona to land him this summer – although Maresca’s departure may make it tricky. CM: JORDAN JAMESThe Foxes also like Birmingham City and ten-cap senior Wales star James a lot – as does Julen Lopetegui at West Ham.The 19-year-old was a rare shining light in a disappointing Blues season – and could be a replacement should Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and/or Harry Winks follow Maresca out the exit door.RW: OMARI FORSONForson joined the United academy in January 2019, a month after Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho.The attacker, 19, though, has struggled to break into the first team under Erik ten Hag, making his debut against Wigan in January, and is out of contract this month so could be available on a free transfer. CAM: JESSE LINGARDLingard has been at Leicester before – a short five-match, two-month loan spell in 2012-13 – and is now with FC Seoul following a year at the Foxes’ rivals Forest.He left United under a cloud and had a public spat with Solskjaer – citing “false promises” – but this could be a perfect chance to bury the hatchet and resurrect his Premier League career.Omari Forson could be a free agent optionCredit: AlamySolskjaer and Jesse Lingard may be reunited at the King PowerCredit: PA:Press AssociationLW: STEPHY MAVIDIDIFormer Arsenal and Juventus winger Mavididi lit up the Championship in his first season at Leicester – racking up 13 goals and six assists.Abdul Fatawu caused chaos on the right wing – seven goals and 13 assists – and Foxes fans will be desperate he joins permanently from Sporting following promotion.READ MORE SUN STORIESST: JAMIE VARDYThe veteran striker was Leicester’s top scorer in the second tier, smashing in an impressive 18 goals.And after putting pen to paper for another one-year deal, Premier League defenders will be terrified that a soon-to-be-38 Vardy will be running them ragged once again, especially after Kelechi Iheanacho’s release. James McAtee may be on the move again this summerCredit: GettyJordan James has impressed for Birmingham and WalesCredit: Getty More