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Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Fresh career boost for teen darts sensation Luke Littler as his plans for US stardom are revealed
Luke is already a millionaire after bursting onto darts scene aged 16 NUKE TARGETS U.S. Fresh career boost for teen darts sensation Luke Littler as his plans for US stardom are revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DARTS champ Luke Littler plans to become a sporting icon in the US, documents reveal. The 18-year-old has applied to have his name and nickname The Nuke trademarked in America. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up He has filed documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office for protection to sell goods such as clothes, sporting goods, luggage, books, and even food and drink. He is already a millionaire after shooting to fame at 16 as runner-up in the 2024 World Darts Championship. He then won the title in January. His latest move will prevent bootleggers from using his moniker and cashing in on his fame. One expert told us: 'It grants the owner exclusive rights.' The Warrington-born whiz kid already has similar trademark protection in the UK. Luke has been in the States in recent days. He was among the headline attractions at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York last weekend as the world's top players went Stateside for the US Darts Masters. However, his campaign ended at the quarter-final stage by his good friend and stablemate Nathan Aspinall, who triumphed 6-4 against the teenager. Luke Littler launches new McDonald's burger as darts sensation, 18, adds fast food giants to lucrative brand deals
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Fresh career boost for teen darts sensation Luke Littler as his plans for US stardom are revealed
DARTS champ Luke Littler plans to become a sporting icon in the US, documents reveal. The 18-year-old has applied to have his name and nickname The Nuke trademarked in America. He has filed documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office for protection to sell goods such as clothes, sporting goods, luggage, books, and even food and drink. He is already a millionaire after shooting to fame at 16 as runner-up in the 2024 World Darts Championship. He then won the title in January. His latest move will prevent bootleggers from using his moniker and cashing in on his fame. READ MORE ON LUKE LITTLER One expert told us: 'It grants the owner exclusive rights.' The Warrington-born whiz kid already has similar trademark protection in the UK. Luke has been in the States in recent days. He was among the headline attractions at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York last weekend as the world's top players went Stateside for the US Darts Masters. Most read in Darts However, his campaign ended at the quarter-final stage by his good friend and stablemate Luke Littler launches new McDonald's burger as darts sensation, 18, adds fast food giants to lucrative brand deals 1 Luke Littler plans to become a sporting icon in the US Credit: getty
The Herald Scotland
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Bayer Leverkusen sign Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah in £35million deal
Liverpool are also understood to have inserted a buy-back option into the deal for their academy graduate, who joined the club as a five-year-old. Jarell Quansah has completed a transfer from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen. Everybody at LFC would like to thank Jarell for his contributions and wish him the very best for the future 🙌 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 2, 2025 A statement on the Reds' official website read: 'Jarell Quansah has completed a transfer from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen. 'Everybody at LFC would like to thank Jarell for his contributions and wish him the very best for the future.' The Warrington-born England Under-21 international, who made his debut in 2023 and went on to make 58 appearances, leaves Anfield as a Premier League champion and Carabao Cup winner. Leverkusen welcomed Quansah with a message on their official X account which read: 'Liv to Lev. Welcome to Bayer 04, Jarell Quansah!' 🤳 First Werkself words from Jarell Quansah! ⚫🔴#Quansah2030 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) July 2, 2025 The defender, a European Under-21 Championship winner with England, revealed he is relishing the challenge of being part of the club's rebuilding process under former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag. Quansah, who was used as a late substitute in Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League victory over the Germans last season, told the club's official website: 'I was able to get a good impression of the team and the club when Liverpool played Leverkusen in the Champions League last season. A brilliant team – for the first hour, they played like almost no other side at Anfield. 'The ambitious targets here were clearly explained to me during the negotiations. It's a great role and challenge for me to be part of the current Leverkusen rebuild.'
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool transfer stance on Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace face two options
Liverpool have been offered encouragement in their pursuit of Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi after the England international made his stance clear on his future Liverpool are interested in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi - but only if the price is right. The England international is ready to leave Selhurst Park this summer. Guehi, 24, has just one year left on his deal with the FA Cup winners and is attracting attention from a number of Premier League clubs. Both the Reds and Arsenal are admirers, while Newcastle United have a long-standing interest. Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell Jarrell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £30million. The England Under-21 international made 25 appearances in all competitions last term, but only made five Premier League starts, with only one of those - at Ipswich on opening day - coming before the title had been won. Quansah, currently with the England Under-21s at the European Championships in Slovakia, will complete his move to Germany when his participation at the tournament is over. Liverpool bosses are keen for Quansah to go and get regular football, which will be on offer under new Bayer boss Erik ten Hag, with the Warrington-born defender set to replace Jonathan Tah, who joined Bayern Munich. Interestingly, Liverpool have negotiated a buy-back clause in the deal. But it leaves the champions, who have already splashed a potential British record £116m on Florian Wirtz and a further £29m apiece on Jeremie Frimpong and Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili - with £40m Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez to come - actively looking to bolster their centre-back ranks. With Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk both in situ as the club's first choice partnership, the priority is a young centre-back with high potential. It has been a similar case in each of the last two summers, with Chelsea's Levi Colwill targeted in 2023 after impressing on loan at Brighton, and Leny Yoro emerging last summer before joining Manchester United. Dean Huijsen was of interest this summer before heading to Real Madrid for £50m instead. However, Guehi offers an intriguing alternative. While he doesn't exactly fit the mould of a young centre-back - given he turns 25 next month, boasts a wealth of Premier League experience and is already a senior England international - the Reds are keeping an eye on developments with the ex-Chelsea man. Given his quality, leadership capabilities, homegrown status and the uncertainty of Konate's long-term future - his contract is up next summer too - he certainly fits the bill. Much of whether he ends up at Anfield will depend on Palace. They rejected four offers from Newcastle last summer, with figures hitting in excess of £60m. That's a number Liverpool don't want to go to - particularly with the prospect of getting him for nothing in 12 months time. With an extension very unlikely, Palace must either sell now or face losing him for nothing in 2026. The Eagles are negotiating a deal with Sporting Lisbon - potentially heading towards the £40m mark - for Ousmane Diomande as a potential replacement, but head coach Oliver Glasner wouldn't mind having both available as they look to balance the Premier League and European football next season. As such, Palace and Guehi are waiting to see what offers come their way. And while Guehi is understood to be keen on a move to the champions, he's also aware that he needs to be playing regularly ahead of the World Cup next summer. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool report: Bayer Leverkusen to break transfer record in unprecedented deal
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Arne Slot has already secured several impressive signings. | Credit: Getty Images The burgeoning transfer market love affair between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen could be set to bear fruit once more. Advertisement Liverpool won their second title of the Premier League era last month and have moved quickly to strengthen their hand ahead of what looks certain to be a challenging title defence. Ex-Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso has moved on from his role as Leverkusen manager and Liverpool have already raided his former club twice since the end of the 2024/25 season. Liverkusen back at the negotiating table Jeremie Frimpong in action for Leverkusen | Credit: Getty Images Liverpool and Leverkusen have done business with relatively little fuss this summer. The Premier League champions were able to quickly wrap up the acquisition of rampaging right-back Jeremie Frimpong and in-demand midfield man Florian Wirtz is expected to follow. Advertisement It's been widely reported that Wirtz will move to Anfield for a Premier League record fee in the region of £116 million, with an agreement already reached between the clubs. Arne Slot and Liverpool have been watching Leverkusen closely | Credit: Getty Images Now, the two teams are reportedly in discussions over a possible move in the other direction: centre-back Jarell Quansah is currently at the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia with Lee Carsley's England team, who will face Spain in the quarter-finals on Saturday. With his Premier League minutes limited and Arne Slot's defensive preference locked in, the 22-year-old is believed to be a target for new Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag. Advertisement Kicker have noted that Die Schwarzroten could even table a record offer in order to secure the defender, with Kerem Demiray the club's record signing for €28-32 million. 'Leverkusen have taken a liking to Jarell Quansah, and they may use the goodwill built up with Liverpool to agree a quick, simple and peaceful deal,' reports the Express. Jarell Quansah | Credit: Getty Images 'However, even in spite of nabbing two of the German side's best players in the early stages of the summer, the Reds are reluctant to let Quansah go on the cheap.' The Reds are apparently willing to hold out for £40m before letting Warrington-born Quansah leave Anfield despite the fact that he's started only 17 league games for Liverpool since his senior debut at the outset of 2023/24. Advertisement There's no real incentive for Liverpool to sell Quansah. He's still learning his trade and offers useful back-up to Slot's preferred duo of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate along with Joe Gomez. Van Dijk is still leading by example as Liverpool's captain and tying him down to a new contract this year was a crucial step towards mounting a formidable title defence but he is 33 years of age and his team will need depth now and a replacement in the future.
