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For years, Liverpool has been connected with Kylian Mbappé, and the French superstar was told by PSG last summer that he could go on one condition Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé were linked together for years. Mbappé received one of Jürgen Klopp’s famous ‘hugs’ when the two sides met in the Champions League in 2018, and since then rumors have always abounded that the manager wants to take the Frenchman to Anfield. Mbappé also admitted that he has twice talked to Liverpool over a move (via The Telegraph), both before and after his switch to PSG. Yet a deal never really seemed likely,…

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has the preference to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen over Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane this summer, The Telegraph’s Matt Law claims. The Red Devils are likely to pursue a marquee centre-forward during the next transfer window and it appears Ten Hag has already made his recommendation to the club’s hierarchy. Kane has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for several seasons, but Law reports that the England international does not fit the profile of striker that the manager prefers. Ten Hag ideally wants to sign a faster forward such as Napoli’s Victor…

The second-highest scorer in the Premier League this season is Harry Kane, and Man Utd has been linked to the attacker frequently since his future is uncertain. Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Man Utd (Image: Getty Images) Man Utd would be a great fit for Harry Kane and the Red Devils should fight hard to secure his signature amid the uncertainty surrounding his future, according to Louis Saha. The former United striker believes Kane, 29, would slot straight into Erik ten Hag’s side should he decide to leave Tottenham. Kane, who has scored 15 Premier League goals this season, has less than 18…

A young boy given just one year to live dreams of meeting his hero Mo Salah. Jayden Lamerton, 6, dreams of meeting Mo Salah this weekend (Picture: BPM Media/Getty) Jayden Lamerton has an incurable brain tumour, and his family are now focused on creating memories they can cherish. The six-year-old, who has ‘always supported Liverpool’, was taken to the Royal Eye Infirmary in Plymouth in December last year after his eye ‘suddenly turned inwards’. Just weeks later, Jayden was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) after an MRI scan revealed he had a ‘lump’ in his brain stem, and…

Chelsea have struggled in front of goal so far this season so Graham Potter is reportedly in the market for a new striker Graham Potter eyes Ivan Toney transfer as Chelsea find perfect Aubameyang heir Chelsea have identified Ivan Toney as a long-term replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports. The Brentford talisman was heavily linked with an exit from Thomas Frank’s side in the summer but a move failed to materialise. According to the Mirror in August, the Blues were weighing up a bid for Toney amid the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner. But, former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel prioritised and…

Martin Odegaard’s incredible form has been fueled by private conversations with Arsenal coaching staff, the Gunners captain revealed following Sunday’s north London derby victory. Martin Odegaard has revealed that talks with the Arsenal coaching staff have transformed his mindset and been the catalyst for his stunning form this season. The Gunners midfielder, who was handed the club captaincy by Mikel Arteta back in the summer, has been influential in the club’s unexpected title challenge and led by example once again in Sunday’s north London derby, where he scored Arsenal’s second goal in an impressive 2-0 win. Odegaard’s crisp 25-yard strike that put the game beyond Tottenham at the…

Jim Ratcliffe, one of Britain’s wealthiest men, has made his intentions to take over Man Utd public. Jim Ratcliffe: ‘In the process’. The first serious talks took place between Ineos and United just hours before the petrochemicals giant released a statement confirming plans. In November, it was revealed how the owner was ready to make an approach. It was then disclosed last week how he was advancing with an indicative bid. “We have formally put ourselves into the process,” a spokesman for Ineos has now confirmed. However, as reported on Friday, formal bids will not be invited until the middle…

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has become the first bidder for Man Utd to formally enter the bidding process. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has formally entered the race to buy Man Utd from the Glazers A spokesman for Ratcliffe, one of Britain’s richest men and a boyhood United fan, confirmed on Tuesday that his company Ineos is interested in buying the club, saying: ‘We have formally put ourselves into the process.’ Ratcliffe is expected to face rival interest from the United States, Asia and the Middle East after the Glazer family revealed their willingness to sell United following 17 years in power at Old Trafford.…

A BRITISH man has been killed after he was attacked by a great white shark at a beach in Sydney, Australia. The predators are commonly found in the Pacific waters, but what’s the likelihood of a similar incident happening in the UK? A great white shark can grow to 20ft in length and weigh 5,000lbs – and they can live for 70 years Are there great white sharks in UK waters? A “great white shark” is thought to have been spotted lurking off the coast of Britain in February 2022. An experienced shark fisherman said the creature seen near the beach at…

Arsenal’s chances of signing Moussa Diaby this month appear slim, with Bayer Leverkusen unwilling to lose the winger in the middle of the season. The Frenchman is an alternative to Chelsea new boy Mykhailo Mudryk (Picture: Getty) The Gunners are desperate to bring in a new attacker to provide cover and competition in their bid to win the Premier League title, but they missed out on long-time target Mykhailo Mudryk. Chelsea swooped in at the last minute and agreed to pay Shakhtar Donetsk’s £88million asking price in full, also offering more realistic and achievable add-ons. Arsenal are wasting no time in moving…

Jurgen Klopp is hoping to oversee a summer transformation of his Liverpool squad, with plenty of new arrivals to replace departing stars after a difficult season. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is eyeing a summer rebuild at Anfield after insisting he is not “too loyal” to his players. Klopp has admitted things need to change at the Reds following their humbling three-goal defeat at Brighton on Saturday. Having come within two matches of winning an unprecedented quadruple last season, Liverpool are enduring a campaign which is threatening to develop into a crisis. The Reds are ninth in the Premier League and a whopping 10 points off a top-four place,…

Graham Potter is under pressure following a string of poor Premier League results. Chelsea chiefs are reportedly thinking about life after Graham Potter with a mammoth offer submitted to Zinedine Zidane. Co-owner Todd Boehly has not been shy in splashing the cash since he took over from Roman Abramovich and he could make Zidane the highest-paid manager on the planet if he opts for a change in the Stamford Bridge dugout. Potter’s reign in west London got off to a dream start with a nine-game winless streak, including home and away victories over AC Milan in the Champions League. Things started to unravel, however,…

Erik ten Hag has explained his thinking behind Wout Weghorst’s Man Utd debut after another attacking injury setback. Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed he has been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. And the Red Devils boss has revealed his plan for new signing Wout Weghorst’s debut after joining on a short loan from Burnley. United travel to Selhurst Park searching for a 10th successive win, riding the momentum from Saturday’s sensational 2-1 derby victory against Manchester City. Anthony Martial was a doubt heading into the clash but started…

Cristiano Ronaldo was highly critical of Man Utd’s facilities during his second stint at Old Trafford, and Wout Weghorst has now weighed in. Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Man Utd’s training ground (Image: Getty Images) Wout Weghorst has described Man Utd’s training ground as “top class” – just weeks after Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the club’s facilities were “in a bad way”. Weghorst, 30, completed a surprise loan move from Championship leaders Burnley to United last week. The Netherlands international will spend the rest of the season at Old Trafford and fills the void left by Ronaldo, who agreed to leave the club in November. The…

KILLER whales, despite their name, have been involved in very few recorded attacks on humans – at least in the wild. But when held in captivity, the majestic creatures can turn violent or even deadly. Keeping orcas in captivity remains incredibly controversial Many have become depressed and violent in their tanks Since the early 1970s, there have been more than 30 incidents involving captive orcas which have resulted in human injury or death. In most cases, these attacks include pushing up against humans, dragging them down to the bottom of the pool, or striking them with their bodies. Several humans…

It has been a bleak few weeks from a Liverpool perspective, but can the current FA Cup holders get back to winning ways on the road at Molineux? A frustrating 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture at Anfield was followed by further turmoil at Brighton. Times are hard for Liverpool and fingers are being pointed in all directions in an attempt to decipher the source of the problems. It was a game nobody wanted as the referee blew for full-time at Anfield in the first tie, but the replay offers Liverpool a chance to carve out some sort of momentum heading into a…

A move for Declan Rice in the window has taken a slight blow due to rivals Arsenal Chelsea are in need of a rework in their midfield department, with key players beyond their peak or nearing the end of their contracts. Co-owner Todd Boehly had tried to begin the overhaul in the central ranks in his time as interim sporting director, kicking off talks to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. The 21-year-old impressed over the World Cup and fits the age profile desired by the new ownership, but refusal to pay his release clause led to a breakdown in talks. As a result,…

Arsenal’s interest in Declan Rice is completely true and has been ‘bubbling away’ for quite some time now. That’s according to The Guardian who claim that the 24-year-old Hammers midfielder has been made well aware how he would fit into Mikel Arteta’s plans at Arsenal. Rice is effectively out of contract with West Ham in the summer of 2025, due to the club having the option to extend his current deal by a further 12 months. Rice has made it very clear that he wants to play Champions League football, and that means that a move to join Arsenal is surely more likely for…

The Man Utd youngster is now being linked with a move away from Old Trafford amid reports that both Borussia Dortmund and Everton are keen on a loan switch Anthony Elanga is rumoured to be open to the idea of leaving Man Utd this month, just one month after his former team-mate and mentor Cristiano Ronaldo also departed. Unlike Ronaldo, however, Elanga’s exit would only be temporary as German giants Borussia Dortmund are reported to have explored the possibility of landing the Swede’s signature as part of a loan deal before the January transfer window closes, as per talkSPORT. The young winger has…

The defender has been Man United’s surprise package since the World Cup break and put in a solid showing against Manchester City on Saturday. Wan-Bissaka sold three Man City players in one passage (Image: BT Sport) Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s comeback may not have been as quick as Manchester United’s in their 2-1 win over Manchester City, but it’s still poignant. The defender looked destined for the exit door this year but his displays after the mid-season break have now cast doubt over that. It’s a testament to his strong mindset after playing just four senior minutes before the World Cup. Wan-Bissaka had…

A MYSTERIOUS dolphin-like creature with no eyes or fins has reportedly washed up on a Mexican beach. Fishermen at the popular surfers’ beach of Destiladeras told local media it could have come from deep in the Pacific Ocean. Mexican media couldn’t identify exactly what the creature isCredit: Central European News It was said to have been discovered at Destiladeras, a beach popular with surfers and sunbathers in Punta MitaCredit: Central European News The discovery of the stranded beast – with a strange tail similar to an eel’s – took place in Punta Mita, in the western Mexican state of Jalisco…

Both players played key parts in Saturday’s 2-1 triumph against Manchester City, but they might miss the match at the Emirates this weekend. Casemiro would be a huge loss against the Gunners (Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images) Erik ten Hag will want Casemiro and Fred to be on their best behaviour in Man Utd’s clash against Crystal Palace on Wednesday or they risk missing Sunday’s big clash with table-toppers Arsenal. Casemiro has been one of the club’s best players since his arrival in the summer and has been an integral part of their success this season. As well as his acclaimed defensive work,…

Jadon Sancho was spotted smiling with Man Utdfans before their 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday. However, while he was back at Old Trafford, there’s still no timeline on when he’ll grace the field again. The Red Devils are instead prepared to ease the winger back into action as Erik ten Hag seeks to get him back to his best. Man Utd’s win over City produced many positives. It was a result that means they’ve now won their last nine matches across all competitions, with the Red Devils edging ever closer to Champions League qualification in the process. Marcus Rashford continued…

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Darwin Nunez is “very close” to returning from injury, but there are doubts he will be available against Wolves. Liverpool head to Molineux for their FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday night, humbled by a 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday afternoon. That trip to the south coast came without Nunez, who was absent due to a hamstring issue, which left Klopp to start Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain alongside Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah. After defeat at the Amex, the manager will be desperate for a response from his side, but he is likely to be without his No. 27 again despite being “very close” to returning. “[There has been]…