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      Liam Delap’s brother Finn, 19, faces uncertain future as Burton Albion release SIX players

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      LIAM DELAP’S brother Finn faces an uncertain future after Burton Albion released six players.Liam is a wanted man with Chelsea and Manchester United battling for his signature.Finn Delap faces an uncertain future with his Burton Albion contract expiringCredit: RexBrother Liam is being chased by both Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: ReutersBut brother Finn’s future is now under the spotlight as Albion look to make some big squad changes.The League One outfit avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth as they finished four points above the drop zone.Lee Bowyer’s side are now ready to make some serious inroads in the summer transfer window as they aim for a playoff push next season.And having already promoted youngsters Josh Taroni and Jack Newall to their senior squad, Albion have now confirmed that six players have been released after their contracts expired.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMason Bennett, Anthony Forde, Cameron Gilbert, Jack Stretton, Toby Oakes and Dylan Scott have all left.While a further seven players remain in talks over a potential new deal, including defender Finn.The 19-year-old, the younger brother of in-demand Ipswich striker Liam, 22, made just one appearance this term after spending part of the campaign on loan at National League North outfit Buxton.However, Albion feel Finn can now challenge for a first-team role and hope he will extend his stay following a switch in 2021 from Derby.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOther players in talks to potentially remain at the club include Max Crocombe, Ryan Sweeney, Jon Dad Bodvarsson, Kegs Chauke, Fabio Tavares and Kamil Dudek.But Finn’s future isn’t the only one in the air, with brother Liam now being eyed by numerous sides following Ipswich’s relegation to the Championship.Liam Delap tipped to snub Man Utd and Chelsea for EVERTON transfer after fans spot gesture following match vs ToffeesThe £20million signing from Man City scored 12 goals in his maiden term at Portman Road.Man United are now hoping to complete a deal by meeting his £30m release clause.However, SunSport can reveal that Chelsea are now confident of winning the race.It would see Liam reunite with several former City pals including Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, recruitment chief Joe Shields and manager Enzo Maresca. More

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      Chelsea confident of completing £30m Liam Delap transfer in major blow to Man Utd

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      CHELSEA are increasingly confident of landing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap despite interest from Manchester United.The England Under-21 forward, who has scored 12 Premier League goals, has a release clause of just £30million.Chelsea are increasingly confident of landing Ipswich Town star Liam DelapChelsea could beat Manchester United for DelapUnited are in the market for a new centre-forward but Delap, 22, is favouring a link-up with the Blues’ boss Enzo Maresca, his academy coach at Manchester City.Chelsea’s current recruitment director Joe Shields was instrumental in Delap’s move from Derby to join Man City’s star-filled academy in 20219.The signing of Delap would be seen as a huge coup for Chelsea as he is one of the most in-demand young players in this country.He joined Ipswich last summer from City in a £15m deal, rising to £20million.Read More on Man UtdHe had a release clause of £40m but that has been reduced by £10m now the Tractor Boys have been relegated.Arsenal have also been watching the forward, whose goals have not been enough to save Ipswich from relegation back to the Championship.Delap had hoped his form, particularly in the first half of the season, would be enough to get into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad in March.Yet he remained with the U21s along with Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he did train with England’s senior team at St George’s Park ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Latvia.Tuchel will name his next squad, on Friday week, for the World Cup qualifier away to Andorra and a friendly at home to Senegal.But Delap is again set to remain with the U21s as they prepare for the European Championships in Slovakia.Liam Delap tipped to snub Man Utd and Chelsea for EVERTON transfer after fans spot gesture following match vs ToffeesChelsea raids on Man City starsCHELSEA have become adept at nicking some of the talent factory from rivals Man City – and it doesn’t look like stopping any time soon.Liam Delap would become the EIGHTH high profile name to move to Stamford Bridge from The Etihad, sometimes via a couple of other clubs in between.Enzo MarescaChelsea’s current head coach was once part of Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff at City — and is such of devotee of his former boss he’s known as Diet Pep. Maresca, 45, – who also spent a season as Leicester manager – worked as manager of City’s Under-23 team.Joe ShieldsChelsea’s Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent, who was poached from Southampton, where he spent just two months after leaving Man City in 2022. Glenn van der KraanVan der Kraan was at City before joining as Chelsea’s academy technical director last October. He was head of coaching at City’s academyCole PalmerThe 23-year-old England star made the switch from Man City to Chelsea in 2023 for £40million, potentially rising to £42.5m. Palmer, pictured here with Lavia at Man City in 2021, has become the star man at Chelsea with 37 goals in 68 games for the club.Romeo LaviaThe Belgium international midfielder, 21, joined Chelsea from Southampton for £53m in 2023. Before that he spent two years at Man City, making one appearance for the first team.Jadon SanchoSancho, 25, spent two years at Man City where he was rated very highly.  But they sold the young winger to Dortmund for £8m in 2017, and he then joined Man Utd for £73m in 2021. Currently on loan at Chelsea.Tosin AdarabioyoThe 6ft5in centre back was at Man City’s academy for four seasons, and made his debut for the first team aged 19. Now 27, he spent four years at Fulham before moving to Chelsea on a free transfer last summer.The striker counts a total of 12 goals and two assists in 38 appearances across all competitions this season.Football is in Delap’s blood. His dad Rory played for Stoke City, and Delap Jr appeared on the set of Soccer AM in 2014 alongside his father.The former Stoke City and Ireland midfielder is best remembered for his insanely long throw-ins.Former Stoke City hero Rory Delap is Liam’s dadLiam seen on the set of Soccer AM in 2014Credit: AFP More

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      Liverpool set to play hardball with Real Madrid over Alexander-Arnold transfer – as squad treat star to Dubai leaving do

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      LIVERPOOL are ready to play hardball with Real Madrid over Trent Alexander-Arnold.The LaLiga giants are hoping to persuade the Reds to let Alexander-Arnold go for a token £850,000 in time to play in the Club World Cup next month.Liverpool are currently not willing to let Trent Alexander-Arnold leave before the Club World CupCredit: PABut Anfield chiefs are in no mood to make life easy for Real.They are unhappy how information about their pursuit of TAA was leaked at key moments in the season.Shortly after rumours emerged that the Spanish side were trying to sign him in January, the right-back put in a terrible performance in the 2-2 draw with bitter rivals Manchester United.So Liverpool do not regard the fee — again leaked through Real’s mouthpieces in the Spanish press —  as a good enough reason to let Alexander-Arnold go before his contract expires on June 30.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSHe is currently with the squad in Dubai on something of a leaving do.Some feel Liverpool might benefit next season if as many Real players as possible were involved in the month-long Club World Cup in the heat of an American summer.Their first game is on June 18 in Miami.But unless Real improve their offer, the Reds are prepared to make the player and his new club wait.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, the Merseysiders have made a decisive move to replace TAA by triggering the £33.6million release clause of Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong.The Holland wing-back, 24, is also a target for Bayern Munich.But he is thought to be keen on a move to Anfield to play under fellow Dutchman Arne Slot, and talks between his agent and the Reds are well advanced.Jamie Carragher ‘shocked’ by Alexander-Arnold boos as he admits ‘most Liverpool players want to play for Real Madrid’ More

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      Man Utd linked with fairytale transfer as they scout Cristiano Ronaldo Jr’s Portugal debut amid shock Tottenham interest

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED scout saw Cristiano Ronaldo Jr make his Portugal Under-15 debut as a raft of top clubs sent representatives to the match.The 14-year-old son of the legendary former Red Devils No7 was cheered onto the pitch when he came off the bench in a 4-1 win over Japan’s Under-15s on Tuesday.A Manchester United scout saw Cristiano Ronaldo Jr make his Portugal Under-15 debutRonaldo Jr was also eyed by scouts from Tottenham and Bundesliga clubsWearing the same number his father wore with distinction during two spells at Old Trafford, Ronaldo Jr gave a few brief glimpses of his talent during a second-half run-out at the Vlatko Markovic tournament in Croatia.Ruben Amorim’s staff will add the scout’s report to their file on the youngster, who could earn a start in one of Portugal’s remaining matches against Greece or England.United will already know plenty from the 14 months Ronaldo Jr spent at their academy.He played alongside Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, in the youth set-up when his father returned for an ill-fated second stint under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag.Read More on Man UtdThe Europa League finalists were among several high-profile clubs to send scouts to the match.United’s Bilbao opponents Tottenham were in attendance with up to 10 Bundesliga clubs also rumoured to be represented in the crowd.Croatian newspaper Sportske Novosti report that Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim, Red Bull Salzburg, Inter Milan, Juventus and Atalanta sent spies to cover the game.The Portuguese players caught the eye with their superior technique and tactical appreciation, running out easy winners over the Japanese kids.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBraga forward Rafael Cabral was the star of the match and stole Cristiano Jr’s thunder by bagging a hat-trick before he stepped out onto the pitch.The 14-year-old honed his ball skills by playing futsal from an early age while his mobility allows him to operate just as effectively from the wings as he does from the middle.He is Braga’s top scorer in the youth league with 13 goals this season and leads a seven-strong contingent from the club in Portugal’s squad, which contains no players from the traditional powers of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.Ronaldo Jr is following in his father Cristiano Ronaldo’s massive footstepsRonaldo had two stints at Man Utd before moving to Saudi Arabia and Al-Nassr More

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      Man Utd ‘hold transfer talks with Antoine Semenyo’ as Bournemouth value star at £70million

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have opened talks with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo over a potential transfer, according to reports.United are gearing up for a big summer as they try and fix the holes in their struggling squad after a worst-ever Premier League return.Antoine Semenyo has reportedly held talks with Man UtdCredit: GettyAnd according to TalkSPORT, that could include bringing in Cherries winger Semenyo.They claim the 25-year-old has already held talks with Old Trafford execs over a move in the summer.Semenyo, who is reportedly valued at around £70million by Bournemouth, has scored nine goals and registered six assists in the Premier League this season.The Ghana international has been linked with a whole host of other clubs, meaning Utd will have stiff competition for his signature.READ MORE ON MAN UTDChelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are among those who have been linked with a move.Semenyo only put pen to paper on a new Bournemouth deal last season, meaning he is currently tied down with the Cherries until 2029.United have also been linked with a move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who is thought to be on his way out of Portman Road following the Tractor Boys’ relegation to the Championship.While it’s widely understood that Man Utd are leading the race to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBoth Cunha and Delap are thought to have release clauses in their contracts that mean deals would be easier to get over the line.It’s been reported that manager Ruben Amorim will be backed by the ownership in the summer as United try and patch things up.’I lived at the training ground’ – Former Man Utd transfer chief lifts lid on most expensive window in club historyThe 20-time English champions are currently 16th in the Premier League table, but have a chance to save their season next week when they face Tottenham in the Europa League final.But boss Amorim thinks that a European trophy could just paper over the cracks, highlighting how big of a job he has on his hands and asking for reinforcements in the summer transfer window.Sensationally admitting he could QUIT if things don’t improve following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat, Amorim said: “I don’t want to talk about the players. “I’m talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team. I have that feeling.“We need to change that and we need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave.”Because we cannot have a season like this next year. If the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different persons.”So it’s a big problem that we have here at the club. It’s a decisive moment in the history of the club. We need to address that.”We are losing the feeling that we are a massive club and the feeling that it’s not the biggest thing in the world losing a game at home.”We don’t have that fear anymore and that is the most dangerous thing that a big club can have.Read More on The Sun”I think it’s a concern. It’s not the players fault. It’s my fault, I’m responsible.”If we cannot change that really fast we should give our place to different persons.”Ruben Amorim has claimed he could quit Man Utd if he is unable to turn around their formCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal’s striker dilemma laid bare between Gyokeres and Sesko as club ‘have reservations over transfer’

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      ARSENAL are stuck in a striker dilemma over Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.The Gunners have made it their top priority to bring in a new goalscorer this summer after falling short of silverware once again.Arsenal have reservations over signing Benjamin SeskoCredit: RexThe Gunners need to move quickly to sign Viktor GyokeresCredit: AFPArsenal have RB Leipzig’s Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Gyokeres on their shortlist as a deal for Alexander Isak from Newcastle is unrealistic.And reports from journalist David Ornstein suggest that the club are currently at a crossroads.He claims Arsenal have done “a lot of work” on Sesko but there remains reservations “maybe on the price and the player”.Sky Germany say the 21-year-old has a £62million release clause in his contract amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham too.READ MORE ON ARSENALSesko is said to still be an option for Arsenal but new chief Andrea Berta is a bigger fan of Gyokeres.The 26-year-old has an £85m release clause but Sporting could accept a fee closer to £60m.Though Arsenal need to act quickly to seal the deal for him as the race of his signature is intensifying.Ornstein told NBC: “Gyokeres is probably the best value for money option out there but the time is ticking and other interest is building, so let’s see if Arsenal move on that sooner, rather than later.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSManchester United boss Ruben Amorim is keen on a reunion with the striker he got the best out of at Sporting and Atletico Madrid also fancy their chances.Gyokeres is on the front cover of Portuguese newspapers today that claim he has been offered a huge £7m-a-year contract by Arsenal.Mikel Arteta launches furious rant at Arsenal players despite second-half Anfield comebackBut Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to make a formal bid for the player.A top Arsenal scout was supposedly at Sporting’s 1-1 draw with Benfica on Saturday to scout Gyokeres.And they also like the look of his team-mates Ousmane Diomande and Francisco Trincao.Centre-back Diomande, 21, has long been on the radar of several Premier League clubs.Winger Trincao, 25, has emerged as a shock target after scoring ten and assisting 18 in all competitions this season.He spent the 2021/22 campaign on loan at Wolves but managed just three goals.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World Cup

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      MANCHESTER CITY have unveiled their kit for the 2025/26 season and dropped a hint over Jack Grealish’s future.Pep Guardiola’s side will wear the new home shirt at this summer’s Club World Cup in the US.Man City have unveiled their new kitCredit: Man CityThe shirt will be worn at the Club World CupCredit: Man CityPuma have designed the jerseyCredit: Man CityThe sash is a nod to past City away shirtsCredit: Man CityPuma have gone for a white sash across the club’s iconic sky blue jersey.The diagonal stripe is a nod to City kits from the 70s as it has been seen on old away strips.Grealish is one of the stars modelling the new look alongside the likes of Phil Foden, Erling Halaand and Mateo Kovacic.And fans reckon having him as the poster boy suggests he is staying at City beyond the summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes amid rumours of Grealish’s departure after a tough season in which he has scored just three goals and started only seven Premier League games.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Napoli are all interested in signing him.Grealish was not, however, seen in the promotional video to launch the new kit.The clip stars actor John Thompson hosting a talent show as stars like Foden, Haaland, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Ederson take to the stage to perform.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFormer players Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott and Mike Summerbee also have cameo roles.The video was filmed at the Clayton Official Supporters Club just around the corner from the Etihad Stadium.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Puma say the sash home shirt “creates a connection to the past with a futuristic design, bridging the gap between different generations of City fans”.The German sportswear brand’s chief Marco Mueller said: “We’re so excited to be featuring the iconic sash, made famous from away days of old, on the home kit for the first time.”Both in this kit and all our kits for this upcoming season, fans across the world will be reminded that with our partnership we do things differently and want to push the boundaries in terms of design, creativity and innovation”.The kit is available in the City shop for £85 and the authentic jersey costs £130.Puma say the kit ‘bridges the gap between different generations of fans’Credit: Man CityThe authentic shirt costs £130Credit: Man City More

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      When does the summer transfer window 2025 open and close?

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      THE 2024/25 Premier League campaign is heading towards an unwanted close.But the offseason does mean the thrills and spills of the transfer window are upon us.The summer transfer window will include an early phase before the Club World CupCredit: RexSunSport brings you all the dates and details you need ahead of the summer.When does the summer transfer window 2025 open?This summer, the transfer window will open early between Sunday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 10, due to the exceptional registration period related to the expanded Club World Cup.Chelsea and Manchester City are the only Premier League clubs that are taking part in the revamped competition, but the early window allows all Prem sides to complete business.The summer window will then open again properly on Monday, June 16, and close on Monday, September 1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Premier League can only have 12 weeks of a summer window, which is why there is a five-day break to allow it to run to September 1.What time does the summer transfer window 2025 close?This year, the summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual.Prem and EFL bosses, with the agreement of clubs in all four leagues, have come to the decision that all signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm, rather than the more accustomed 11pm deadline, on September 1.An additional two hours will be allowed for signings from overseas to complete all the necessary paperwork.Most read in FootballThe move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators from having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. More