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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Chelsea on verge of £55.5m Jamie Gittens transfer with deal for Dortmund star expected next week
Meanwhile, Tosin Adarabioyo has a message for Cole Palmer GITT IN THERE Chelsea on verge of £55.5m Jamie Gittens transfer with deal for Dortmund star expected next week Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA are close to landing Jamie Gittens for £55.5million from Borussia Dortmund. Both clubs, who are at the Club World Cup in the United States, have been locked in talks in the last 48 hours and should reach an agreement next week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Borussia Dortmund ace Jamie Gittens is on the verge of joining Chelsea Credit: Alamy Gittens, 20, is ready to end his four-year stint in Germany and return to the club where he was once part of the youth set-up. Chelsea were hoping to secure the England Under-21 international for £50m with add-ons but the deal will cost more. Gittens has struggled with illness and hardly played in the USA. The Blues have already spent £1.4billion to assemble their current squad, but club transfer chiefs are desperate to bring their former youth star back home. READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS TRAGIC END Ex-Chelsea star offers to help family of tourist who fell into volcano crater Reports suggest they have tabled a seven-year offer to tempt him into a Stamford Bridge return, despite a £42million bid being rejected earlier this month. Gittens - who changed his surname from Bynoe-Gittens on the advice of his father - enjoyed a breakout season with Dortmund. Across 48 games in all competitions before the Club World Cup, 34 of which he started, the England youth star netted 12 goals and added five assists. In October, at 20 years and 75 days old, Gittens became the youngest English player to score against Real Madrid in the Champions League. 4 Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge Gittens joins new Dortmund team-mate Jobe Bellingham and Chelsea's Liam Delap in a list full of players who couldn't join England's Under-21s at the Euros this summer. Despite several high profile absences, the young Three Lions have made the Euros final yet again, where they hope to retain their title when they face off against Germany on Saturday night. 15 year old Jamie Bynoe-Gittens shows why he is such a special player at Man City Meanwhile, Blues defender Tosin Adarabioyo insists Cole Palmer CAN handle the hype of being the club's 'superstar'. The pair were pals at Manchester City, even though Tosin, 27, is four years older. Fifa have used the face of Palmer on every poster plugging Blues' games at the Club World Cup, including Saturday's last- 16 clash with Benfica. Tosin said: 'I banter him sometimes and tell him he's a little superstar. But he handles it very well and he knows his focus is on football.' 4 Gittens won the Under-19 European Championships with England 4 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
ITV announce Euro 2025 pundits as Laura Woods leads coverage and Eni Aluko returns alongside former Chelsea manager
There is a new role for a fan favourite this tournament Eur on ITV announce Euro 2025 pundits as Laura Woods leads coverage and Eni Aluko returns alongside former Chelsea manager Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ITV have announced their stellar broadcasting line-up for this summer's Women's European Championships. England are looking to defend the Euro 2022 crown they dramatically won at Wembley Stadium three years ago. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 ITV have announced their broadcasting line up for the Women's European Championships Credit: Getty 4 Coverage will be led by the likes of pundit Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods Credit: Getty 4 Eni Aluko is also returning to the broadcaster's studio coverage Credit: PA 4 The broadcaster will be showing England's opening game against France backed by their stellar line-up Coverage for the tournament being hosted in Switzerland will be across ITV, ITVX and STV, including the tournament opener between Finland and Iceland on July 2. ITV will cover England's first game on July 5 - a crunch match with France - as well as the Lionesses' final Group Stage game against home nations rival, Wales, on July 13. The show will be fronted by presenters Laura Woods and Seema Jaswal. Commentary will be provided by Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface and Pien Meulensteen. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL THREE 'N EASY EFL to show Saturday 3pm games as TV blackout loophole found after 65 years And they will be joined on co-commentary by Lucy Ward, Siobhan Chamberlain, Emma Byrne, and Nia Jones. Expert analysis will be provided by Karen Carney, Emma Hayes, Vicky Losada, Laura Georges, Jayne Ludlow, Eni Aluko and Caroline Weir. Ex-Chelsea boss Hayes returns to ITV screens during a break from her duties as the US Women's national team manager, a role she had held since May 2024. Meanwhile, Aluko is back after controversial comments she made about former Arsenal ace Ian Wright "blocking" pathways for women in broadcasting - a view she later apologised for. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK As well as England, ITV will also show Wales' match against France in Group D on July 9. The final will be broadcast on July 27 from Basel. Ella Toone breaks down in tears as Lionesses star receives message from teammate's dad ahead of Euro 2025 ITV's coverage will also include highlights packages from all games in Switzerland. Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: 'We are proud at ITV to broadcast the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 in what we expect to be a brilliant tournament showcasing the very top footballers in Europe. "The women's game continues to grow from strength to strength, and ITV will be front and centre to provide expert coverage, analysis and thought provoking punditry with our elite broadcasting team." Sarina Wiegman's squad has had far ideal preparation after three high-profile drop-outs in the form of Millie Bright, Fran Kirby and Mary Earps just weeks before the start of the competition. Fan favourite Wright will not appear in the studio for ITV and will instead be involved in a more hands-on capacity. Wright, 61, is headlining a new six-part series called "From the Ground Up". The heartwarming docu-series sees Wrighty follows him as he helps launch the first-ever girls' under-14 team at his childhood club, Ten Em Bee. He is joined by icons like Kelly Smith on the journey, which spotlights his mission to create lasting change in grassroots girls' football, and champion access and equity in the game. Wright also did not appear in the studio during ITV's coverage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC announced their own broadcast detail earlier this month. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
ITV announce Euro 2025 pundits as Laura Woods leads coverage and Eni Aluko returns alongside former Chelsea manager
ITV have announced their stellar broadcasting line-up for this summer's Women's European Championships. Advertisement 4 ITV have announced their broadcasting line up for the Women's European Championships Credit: Getty 4 Coverage will be led by the likes of pundit Karen Carney and presenter Laura Woods Credit: Getty 4 Eni Aluko is also returning to the broadcaster's studio coverage Credit: PA 4 The broadcaster will be showing England's opening game against France backed by their stellar line-up Coverage for the tournament being hosted in Switzerland will be across ITV, ITVX and STV, including the tournament opener between ITV will cover England's first game on July 5 - a crunch match with France - as well as the Lionesses' final Group Stage game against home nations rival, The show will be fronted by presenters Commentary will be provided by Seb Hutchinson, Sam Matterface and Pien Meulensteen. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And they will be joined on co-commentary by Lucy Ward, Siobhan Chamberlain, Emma Byrne, and Nia Jones. Expert analysis will be provided by Karen Carney, Ex-Chelsea boss Hayes returns to ITV screens during a break from her duties as the US Women's national team manager, a role she had held since May 2024. Meanwhile, Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Latest BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK As well as England, ITV will also show Wales' match against France in Group D on July 9. The final will be broadcast on July 27 from Basel. Ella Toone breaks down in tears as Lionesses star receives message from teammate's dad ahead of Euro 2025 ITV's coverage will also include highlights packages from all games in Switzerland. Advertisement Niall Sloane, ITV Director of Sport, said: 'We are proud at ITV to broadcast the UEFA Women's Euros 2025 in what we expect to be a brilliant tournament showcasing the very top footballers in Europe. "The women's game continues to grow from strength to strength, and ITV will be front and centre to provide expert coverage, analysis and thought provoking punditry with our elite broadcasting team." Fan favourite Wright will not appear in the studio for ITV and will instead be involved in a more hands-on capacity. Advertisement Wright, 61, is headlining a new six-part series called "From the Ground Up". The heartwarming docu-series sees Wrighty follows him as he helps launch the first-ever girls' under-14 team at his childhood club, Ten Em Bee. He is joined by icons like Kelly Smith on the journey, which spotlights his mission to create lasting change in grassroots girls' football, and champion access and equity in the game. Wright also did not appear in the studio during ITV's coverage of the 2023 Women's World Cup. Advertisement THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Metro
23-06-2025
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- Metro
Victor Osimhen receives 'crazy' contract offer after Man Utd and Arsenal talks
Victor Osimhen has received a 'mind-blowing' contract offer from Saudi Arabia as he looks for a new club. The Nigeria spent last season on loan at Galatasaray and is open to returning to the Turkish champions as he does not have a future at Napoli. Osimhen was a prolific goalscorer for Napoli but Antonio Conte nevertheless sanctioned his exit 12 months ago and wants him sold this summer. Ex-Chelsea target Osimhen enjoyed his time in Turkey as he scored 37 goals in all competitions to help Galatasaray clinch the title. A permanent transfer to Galatasaray remains a possibility but Osimhen is believed to be dreaming of a move to the Premier League. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with Osimhen as they look to sign new strikers for Ruben Amorim and Mikel Arteta. But with the Premier League giants currently pursuing other targets – most notably Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko – Osimhen has been forced to consider other options in the transfer market. The 26-year-old has already rejected an approach from Al Hilal but has now received an improved offer from the Saudi Pro League side. According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Al Hilal's 'mind-blowing' contract proposal is worth around £34m a year and and close to £140m over a possible four-year deal. If he accepts, Osimhen would immediately become one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. The Nigerian has a release clause worth £64m that Al Hilal have no problem activating if he gives them the green light. Last week, ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand claimed Osimhen must be 'waiting' for a call from Manchester United after turning down a move to Saudi. Asked which striker he wants United to sign this summer, Ferdinand said: 'No.9, they already know who I want. The comments know, the people know who I want, who I would go and get: Osimhen! 'It looks like he's turned down Al-Hilal… he must be waiting for Manchester United. I don't know if Manchester United are going to come. That's the problem.' Osimhen was close to completing a deadline-day move to Chelsea last summer but the Blues are not expected to be in the transfer race given they recently signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. More Trending Delap is one of the most highly-rated players in England but John Obi Mikel believes Chelsea fans would have preferred to see Osimhen join the club. 'It's not a secret. Everybody knows who I want to come to the football club and who the fans want to see at the football club [Osimhen],' Obi Mikel told The Evening Standard. 'But they've decided to go down a different route. I just hope that it's going to be the right decision. I like Liam Delap. He's a good young striker who works his socks off. 'Is he a proven goalscorer in the Premier League? Can he do it at a big club like Chelsea? That's the question. It's about how the manager works with him and develops him.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Alejandro Garnacho next club odds: Manchester United star heading for exit door after apparent dig at Ruben Amorim MORE: 'I won the Premier League with Chelsea – I'd love to join Ryan Reynolds at Wrexham' MORE: The 'proven' striker Manchester United should sign instead of Viktor Gyokeres or Victor Osimhen
Metro
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Chelsea sent warning over £43m Man Utd and Liverpool transfer target
Chelsea have been warned they will be making a mistake if they peruse the signing of Manchester United and Liverpool traget Malick Fofana. The Lyon youngster is in high-demand after an eye-catching campaign for the Ligue 1 club who have already sold Rayan Cherki to Manchester City this summer. Fofana is likely to command a fee in the region of £43million for a player they signed from Gent in January 2024 for just £17m. Ex-Chelsea defender William Gallas, however, believes Fofana should not be a player Chelsea are focusing on buying this summer, even if rival clubs could benefit from his talent. 'Malick Fofana is a young player that is still learning and I don't think that is the right move,' Gallas told Prime Casino. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'Chelsea have a lot of forward players already and I think they need experienced defenders now. They have won the Conference League but that right centre-back position is the one I'd look at, not wingers.' The Blues are currently involved in Club World Cup action in America and it remains to be seen what impact that tournament will have on their preparations ahead of the new Premier League season. Chelsea appear to have been handed a kind start to the season after the fixtures were announced earlier this week, but Gallas is concerned games against the likes of Crystal Palace and Brighton will be far tougher in reality than on paper. He added: 'Chelsea will want to get off to a good start as they look to go and finish in the top four and be in the race to win the title, but they've got a difficult start. Sun Aug 17 – Crystal Palace (h) Sat Aug 23 – West Ham United (a) Sat Aug 30 – Fulham (h) Sat Sep 13 – Brentford (a) Sat Sep 20 – Manchester United (a) Sat Sep 27 – Brighton & Hove Albion (h) Sat Oct 4 – Liverpool (h) Sat Oct 18 – Nottingham Forest (a) Sat Oct 25 – Sunderland (h) Sat Nov 1 – Tottenham Hotspur (a) Sat Nov 8 – Wolverhampton Wanderers (h) Sat Nov 22 – Burnley (a) Sat Nov 29 – Arsenal (h) Wed Dec 3 – Leeds United (a) Sat Dec 6 – A.F.C. Bournemouth (a) Sat Dec 13 – Everton (h) Sat Dec 20 – Newcastle United (a) Sat Dec 27 – Aston Villa (h) Tue Dec 30 – A.F.C. Bournemouth (h) Sat Jan 3 – Manchester City (a) Wed Jan 7 – Fulham (a) Sat Jan 17 – Brentford (h) Sat Jan 24 – Crystal Palace (a) Sat Jan 31 – West Ham United (h) Sat Feb 7 – Wolverhampton Wanderers (a) Wed Feb 11 – Leeds United (h) Sat Feb 21 – Burnley (h) Sat Feb 28 – Arsenal (a) Wed Mar 4 – Aston Villa (a) Sat Mar 14 – Newcastle United (h) Sat Mar 21 – Everton (a) Sat Apr 11 – Manchester City (h) Sat Apr 18 – Manchester United (h) Sat Apr 25 – Brighton & Hove Albion (a) Sat May 2 – Nottingham Forest (h) Sat May 9 – Liverpool (a) Sun May 17 – Tottenham Hotspur (h) Sun May 24 – Sunderland (a) 'It might not seem that way but having four London derbies will take it out of them. Those games will be fierce and there will be a lot of pressure from both sets of fans. 'Crystal Palace, West Ham, Fulham and Brentford will all be desperate to beat them, they would've been better off having some games with less pressure on to start the season. 'Pressure will be on the players because they are must-win games, it will not be easy for Enzo Maresca.' MORE: Cole Palmer makes surprise admission as he explains shirt number change MORE: Arsenal urged to sign 'unfairly treated' £40m Man City star MORE: West Ham approached by Juventus over £30m swap deal
