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Daily Mirror
33 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Newcastle make Alexander Isak to Liverpool decision after huge Hugo Ekitike bid
Newcastle are working on a transfer for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a move that will have knock-on effects for star player Alexander Isak this summer Newcastle are pushing ahead with a transfer for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike – and want him to partner Alexander Isak up front, not replace him. Ekitike contributed 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 games for Frankfurt last season to help them qualify for the Champions League. He has attracted interest from a whole host of clubs this summer, including Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, but Newcastle are determined to land him. The Magpies are short up front after Callum Wilson decided to leave the club as a free agent, rather than sign a new deal. They completed a £55million deal for Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga and now want to sign Ekitike to add real strength and depth up front. Newcastle have held talks with Frankfurt in Germany over the past week and have now stepped up their pursuit with further discussions while on a pre-season trip to Austria, according to Sky Sports. Ekitike, 23, has a release clause of €100m (£86m) and Frankfurt are in a strong position to negotiate, with the France under-21 striker under contract until June 2029. That fee is way above the club-record £63m fee Newcastle paid Real Sociedad for Isak in August 2022. Newcastle are trying to negotiate a lower fee of around €75m (£65m), but that potential transfer fee raises major questions about the club's finances. The Athletic reports that a move for Ekitike without selling Isak, who has been eyed by Liverpool, would create problems with the profit and sustainability rules. But Eddie Howe is certain that he wants both of the strikers and could play them alongside each other – something that would mean a change in formation. Isak scored 23 Premier League goals last season as the sole centre-forward and the arrival of Elanga increases the competition for places on the flanks, where Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy play. Newcastle tried to sign Ekitike in January 2022, but a £20m transfer fell through on deadline day. They have continued to monitor his progress and have been impressed with his form for Frankfurt, who signed him in a deal worth €17.5m last summer. The German side have proven to be good sellers in recent years, letting Omar Marmoush go for €75m (£65m) to Manchester City in January and selling Randal Kolo Muani to Paris Saint-Germain for €95m in 2023. Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche recently told Sport1: "He's one of the most interesting strikers on the European market. Hugo has to decide that. I'm glad we have him. If he decides otherwise, that's our motto: If a player develops faster than us, we let him go." 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.
Glasgow Times
34 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Leah Williamson wary of Sweden threat ahead of England's Euro 2025 quarter-final
Defending champions England beat Wales 6-1 on Sunday night in St Gallen to claim their place in the last eight, qualifying as Group D runners-up behind France, which means they will face the Swedes in Zurich on Thursday night. Some have suggested the Lionesses have come out on the more favourable side of the draw – now guaranteed to avoid World Cup holders Spain until a potential final – but Williamson vehemently disagrees with that mentality. 'Sweden are a fantastic team,' she said. 'They're relentless in the way they go about their game. A big win to secure progression from Group D! 🔒🙌 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 13, 2025 'I think they sort of avoid the expectation of every tournament, and nobody really talks about them, (which is) slightly disrespectful, I think, because they always show up and they always seem to pose a threat to most teams, and normally come out with a medal or (become) a semi-final team. 'So, yes, they are a strong team (and) we're looking forward to the fixture.' The last time England faced Sweden in the Euros three summers ago, Alessia Russo's goal-of-the-tournament backheel at Bramall Lane in their 4-0 semi-final win helped propel the Lionesses into the final at Wembley where they lifted their first major tournament trophy. England's title defence was dented after their opening 2-1 defeat to France, but they got their campaign back on track with a resounding 4-0 victory over 2017 champions the Netherlands, then carried that momentum into the Wales encounter. 'We had to work hard to do what we just did,' said Williamson. 'And yes, it's been an emotional group stage, like lots of ups and downs.' All six of the Lionesses' goals in St Gallen came from different scorers – none of them even from constant danger Lauren James, who was once again excellent – a statement to Sweden, perhaps, about just how many different deadly weapons England boss Sarina Wiegman has at her disposal. Defender Williamson is well-acquainted with one of Sweden's big threats, Arsenal team-mate Stina Blackstenius, who has already scored twice for the Group C winners and knows a thing or two about making an impact for an underestimated side. Sweden's Blackstenius scored the Champions League winner for Arsenal (Zed Jameson/PA) It was Blackstenius who, in May, fired the underdog Gunners to Champions League glory in their 1-0 victory in Lisbon. 'I suppose (knowing her) will help,' added Williamson. 'But she knows me just as well, so I think we'll nullify each other's threats there.' Should they advance, England will play the winners of Wednesday night's quarter-final between Norway and Italy in the final four. Wiegman said the defeat to France had forced England to step up and 'do things better on the pitch, getting connections better. 'With that loss, the urgency came, and I think the team really responded well to that, and hopefully we can show that again against Sweden.' She added: 'It's now the knockout stage, so that's exciting. Both teams are really going to play to win. Let's see what happens.'
Auto Blog
34 minutes ago
- Auto Blog
Aston Martin DBX S Smashes Bentley's Goodwood Hillclimb Record As Quickly As It Was Set
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Bentley Bentayga Speed Loses Record To DBX S The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed is always one of the biggest highlights of the automotive calendar, and this year did not disappoint, with numerous reveals, dynamic debuts, and hillclimb runs. One of the most impressive ventures up Lord March's driveway during the timed shootout was that of the Bentley Bentayga Speed, which broke the old Bentayga W12's record to become the fastest internal combustion engine SUV ever to tackle the course. Unfortunately for Bentley's 641-horsepower SUV, the 717-hp Aston Martin DBX S was also in attendance, and it broke Bentley's record before the weekend was out. You can watch that record run from onboard at the bottom of this article. Aston Leaves A Big Gap To The Bentley The Bentayga Speed's expedition up the Goodwood Hillclimb was timed at 55.8 seconds, while the DBX S took just 53.12 seconds. A difference of over a second and a half is quite something for such a short course, and the onboard video suggests that there was still time to be made. The launch looked good, but the shift to second gear seemed a little delayed. At the first bend, Madgwick, there's some tire squeal, and as the DBX S goes onto the Fordwater 'straight,' some corrective steering is required. After clearing the right-hander before St. Mary's corner, the DBX S experiences some proper oversteer as the sharp left-hander tightens up before heading to the slowest part of the track, Lavant, before the kinked Lavant straight ahead of the finish line. It's not the cleanest lap it could have been, but that the Aston snatched the record anyway speaks to the potential of the super SUV. Bentley May Have Something To Say We can't ignore the fact that the Bentayga Speed's run was set in damp conditions, so it's reasonable to assume that a quicker time could be achieved in the same weather experienced by the DBX S. However, a difference of more than 70 horsepower is tough to overcome. Bentley's Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, also with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, generates 771 hp, but there has been no indication that this powertrain will be fitted to the SUV. If it is, perhaps the Bentayga will have a chance of reclaiming the record, but that extra power would also come with extra weight. Regardless, the next 12 months of gloating (at least) belong to Aston, and with more and more super SUVs going the hybrid route, the DBX S may own the ICE SUV record at Goodwood for all time. Oops! We're unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
