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Scottish Sun
15-07-2025
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Chelsea ‘hold talks for Jorrel Hato but must stump up extra £20million to meet Ajax's transfer demands for centre-back'
He will likely act as cover for one key Blues player HATS OFF Chelsea 'hold talks for Jorrel Hato but must stump up extra £20million to meet Ajax's transfer demands for centre-back' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA have held talks over Ajax star Jorrel Hato to bolster their defence, according to reports. The Blues are willing to pay around £40million for the versatile Dutchman, 19, claim talkSPORT. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Chelsea have held talks for Ajax star Jorrel Hato Credit: Getty But that is some way off the Eredivisie club's £60m valuation, with Hato under contract until 2028. Hato's ability to play both centre-back or left-back makes him appealing to Chelsea, who are flush with cash after winning the Club World Cup. However the teenager has said he feels "at home" in Amsterdam. Liverpool have also been linked with Hato, with former captain Jordan Henderson - who played alongside him at Ajax - calling him a "fantastic player". Last year Hato won the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year in Holland, after playing 50 games for his club. He also has six international caps. Hato represented his country this summer at the Euro U21s, where Holland were knocked out in the semi-finals by eventual winners England. He was only 16 when he made his debut for Ajax, and was the youngest player to hit 100 games at just 18 years old. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS He has also worn the captain's armband, becoming the club's youngest captain ever at 17 years and 250 days. Chelsea see Hato as cover for Marc Cucurella. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 2 The Spaniard has become a key part of Enzo Maresca's side but risks burning out by playing every game. Renato Veiga had been brought in last summer to deputise for Cucurella. But the Portugal international demanded an exit for first-team football in January and spent the second half of the season on loan at Juventus. Veiga thought he was then going to be reinstated in the squad for the Club World Cup. But he was left out of the victorious group, sparking serious doubts over his Stamford Bridge future.
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chelsea ‘hold talks for Jorrel Hato but must stump up extra £20million to meet Ajax's transfer demands for centre-back'
CHELSEA have held talks over Ajax star Jorrel Hato to bolster their defence, according to reports. The Advertisement 2 Chelsea have held talks for Ajax star Jorrel Hato Credit: Getty But that is some way off the Eredivisie club's £60m valuation, with Hato under contract until 2028. Hato's ability to play both centre-back or left-back makes him appealing to Chelsea, who are However the teenager has said he feels "at home" in Amsterdam. Advertisement Last year Hato won the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year in Holland, after playing 50 games for his club. He also has six international caps. Hato represented his country this summer at the Euro U21s, where Holland were knocked out in the semi-finals by eventual winners England. He was only 16 when he made his debut for Ajax, and was the youngest player to hit 100 games at just 18 years old. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS He has also worn the captain's armband, becoming the club's youngest captain ever at 17 years and 250 days. Chelsea see Hato as cover for Marc Cucurella. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 2 Advertisement The Spaniard has become a key part of Enzo Maresca's side but risks burning out by playing every game. Renato Veiga had been brought in last summer to deputise for Cucurella. But the Portugal international demanded an exit for first-team football in January and spent the second half of the season on loan at Juventus. Veiga thought he was then going to be reinstated in the squad for the Club World Cup. Advertisement But he was left out of the victorious group, sparking serious doubts over his Stamford Bridge future.
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
England 7 Jamaica 0: Lionesses run riot in final warm-up fixture before defending European Championship title
ELLA TOONE kept England on song as they ruthlessly crushed Jamaica's attempt to spoil their Euros-send-off party at the King Power Stadium. 2 England thrashed Jamaica 7-0 in their final warm-up game before the Women's Euros 2 Ella Toone fired England into a 3-0 lead Home fans were left a stunned after seeing the Lionesses' early lead seemingly wiped out just nine minutes after Toone broke the deadlock. A combination of Jamaica's smart low delivery from a corner, and the ball squirming under goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, saw the scoreline momentarily level at 1-1. But after that equaliser was chalked off by VAR, Jamaica rarely troubled England, who were 3-0 up at half-time thanks to a Lucy Bronze header and Toone's second. And they were boosted by Lauren James' return to Lioness action - and her first match since April - following her recovery from a hamstring injury. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS However England will be eager to avoid getting caught out by set-piece trickery during their run at this year's Euros with far tougher opponents awaiting them in the tournament. In just five days' time in Switzerland , The Lionesses are in a group of death with Holland and Euros debutants Wales . At various points this year Wiegman spoke of the need for her team to find consistency with results in the Nations League being a little mixed. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS At home Portugal , Belgium and Spain . But away the team have looked a little less consistent with losses to the latter two sides and a draw with Portugal . England 3 Germany 2- Young Lions retain Euro U21s crown in THRILLER as supersub Jonathan Rowe wins it in extra-time While Wiegman has seven players making their major tournament debuts at the Euros , the coach stuck with much of the XI that slipped to a 2-1 loss to Spain in May. The only difference was Jess Carter starting at left-back in place of Niamh Charles and Toone starting as No10 with Jess Park on the bench. Both players laid down markers in this game with Carter impressing with her drives into the box and an assist for Toone. The Man United vice-captain broke the deadlock just 10 minutes into the game thumping in a shot from distance with Jamaica initially pinned back. And Jamaica thought they had bagged a leveller with Kayla McKenna's coolly swept finish only for the goal to be disallowed after Amelia Van Santen was caught offside. Bronze doubled England's lead with a cushioned header after Carter's smart cross into the box before Toone added a third with a left-footed strike before half-time. And there was no let up in the second half with Georgia Stanway blasting the ball for a 4-0 lead in the 59th minute before Alessia Russo made it 5-0 Sub Aggie Beever-Jones added England's sixth before the hosts suffered a momentary fitness scare with But the forward bounced back from that minor concern to slot in in England's seventh with Jamaica drubbed without Manchester City star Khadija Shaw.
Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Harvey Elliott's classy three-word message to Harry Kane's ‘heir' overheard on live TV after England beat Germany U21s
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARVEY ELLIOTT sent a classy message to rival Nick Woltemade as he pipped the forward to the Under-21 European Championships as England beat Germany in extra time to lift the trophy. Liverpool star Elliott was instrumental as Lee Carsley's side retained the gong - the last time the Young Three Lions managed to do this was in 1982 and 1984. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Harvey Elliott shared a classy message with Nick Woltemade after England beat Germany in the U21 Euros final Credit: Getty 4 Elliott was heard praising his opponent's technical ability and saying he should be proud Credit: Channel 4 4 Elliott also won the Player of the Tournament award ahead of Woltemade, who was top scorer and creator Credit: Getty The 22-year-old scored five goals en route to the final, including a brace in the semi-final against the Netherlands and the opener in the final. After going 2-0 down, Germany had clawed it back to 2-2 to send it to extra time, but not before hitting the crossbar at the end of regulation time. But Elliott's replacement on the pitch, Jonathan Rowe had a huge impact off the bench as he scored the winner. The victory ultimately helped Elliott win the Player of the Tournament award, just ahead of Woltemade, who was the competition's top scorer with six and joint top for assists with three. After the match, as the players exchanged handshakes, Elliott made his feelings about his rival clear. As the pair embraced in a hug, the Three Lions ace was heard saying to the forward: "Technical ability, incredible," with Woltemade then showing off a coy smile. Woltemade plays for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, but has been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich this summer to star as Harry Kane's long-term successor in Bavaria. The 6ft 6in striker - dubbed the Two Metre Messi - reportedly already has a five-year contract on the table, following a season where he scored 17 goals and added three assists in 33 games in all competitions. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The 23-year-old is said to have already agreed personal terms over the move, though Stuttgart are reluctant to let him leave for any less than £85million - though Bayern value him at around £43m. Elliott later added: "You should be proud of yourself, well done." England 3 Germany 2- Young Lions retain Euro U21s crown in THRILLER as supersub Jonathan Rowe wins it in extra-time Woltemade's impressive season saw him make his full debut for Germany's senior team earlier this month. He started the Uefa Nations League semi-final against Portugal and the third-place playoff against France. Speaking after the game, boss Carsley - who is contracted to the Young Lions until 2027 - said: "I'm so proud, not of myself but of the players and the commitment that they have shown the last 28 days. "All the instruction we have tried to give to them, they have taken in on board so quickly. "They have so much belief, this squad believe that they can win. And that is the kind of players we need. "To be European champions for a second time is a great achievement and I suppose the challenge now is to do it again in two years." The Three Lions can only hope this winning feeling can be repeated by the senior men's and women's teams as well, with the latter kicking off their own European championship defence against France next Saturday. Sarina Wiegman's side was rocked by three senior stars pulling out of the provisional squad in Millie Bright, Fran Kirby and Mary Earps. 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
29-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Jonathan Rowe's remarkable rise from Wembley mascot and horror injury to becoming England's hero at U21 Euros
JONATHAN ROWE has gone from England mascot to Three Lions hero. He thought he had already lived the dream aged nine. 10 Jonathan Rowe has had an incredible rise from England mascot to European champion Credit: Getty 10 In 2013 Rowe was an England mascot for a game with Brazil Credit: Instagram @england 10 He walked alongside the likes of David Luiz as Frank Lampard scored the winner Credit: Instagram @england 10 And fast forward 12 years and it is Rowe who was the Three Lions matchwinner Credit: Getty 10 Rowe made his real breakthrough at Norwich in 2023 Credit: Getty 10 He was then snapped up by Ligue 1 side Marseille in a £17m deal Credit: Getty Rowe not only accompanied David Luiz out in front of a packed Wembley, but he got to watch Frank Lampard secure He called that day in 2013, also his first time visiting Wembley, his favourite memory supporting England . Fast-forward 12 years later and it's the now 22-year-old who is the matchwinner after his extra-time header downed Back then the forward was playing for AFC Wembley, but his first big break came when Norwich snapped him up in 2014. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL But life was tough. Rowe, just 11, was struggling to juggle a three-hour daily commute from London to East Anglia as well as looking after his ill mother and helping to bring up his sister. It didn't get any easier. He was blighted by injuries over the following years as he battled Osgood-Schlatter disease - a common cause of knee pain. Though not even all of that can stop our boy Rowe. In 2021, his first-team debut for the Canaries arrived and in the 2023/24 campaign he enjoyed his breakthrough. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Rowe scored 13 goals as Norwich reached the Championship play-off semi-finals. That caught the eye of French giants Marseille, and he was soon waving 'Au Revoir' to Carrow Road for a new adventure on the French Riviera for £17million. England 3 Germany 2- Young Lions retain Euro U21s crown in THRILLER as supersub Jonathan Rowe wins it in extra-time 10 But with a fresh chapter comes new challenges - and Rowe admits he's struggled. He started just six of his 22 Ligue 1 appearances. But the move away for Rowe has again come with challenges. He started just six league games last season, with 22 more appearances coming from the bench and he admits he worried whether that would cost him a place in Lee Carsley's squad for this tournament in Rowe, who will have Marseille new boy and fellow England U21 star next term, said: 'There were times where I thought there is a lot of talent and a lot of competition, healthy competition. "But I always back myself. I had to make sure I was here and I think I showed tonight why. 'The last camp before this I wasn't picked for it and it's those type of things that kind of get to you sometimes. 'You have got to look at the bigger picture and make sure that you prove yourself again and I fortunately got to do that. 'I got in the squad and I'm so glad I could help the team win this trophy once again.' 10 Rowe has struggled for game time in France, starting just six league games Credit: Getty 10 But the winger backs himself to rise to the top, with games like the final showing what he can do Credit: AP 10
