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Wilson 'a proven, experienced Premier League striker'
Callum Wilson has completed his move to West 33-year-old found the net 49 times in 130 outings for Newcastle United but battled injuries during a frustrated 2024-25 Graham Potter said: "He is a proven, experienced Premier League striker, with a great work ethic and a fantastic goalscoring record. He also has excellent character and personality, which is such an important factor, and something that we place a big emphasis on with our player recruitment."We have built a really good spirit and environment around the squad, and Callum will only strengthen and enhance that. He will be a good influence, especially on our young attacking players, and brings leadership qualities."And Wilson, who won nine England caps between 2018 and 2023, said: "I'm excited to be joining a massive football club like West Ham. A club that shares a similar passion to mine, hard work, dedication and also I strive for success so I'm glad to be a part of it."I'm looking forward to the challenge. There's such talent within the squad. And obviously the gaffer's come in now, he's making everybody a team - all working in the same direction to achieve the goal which is to be finishing as high as possible in the league and it's what the fans deserve, what the team deserve and it's what the squad quality deserves too."
The Sun
22 minutes ago
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Bruno Fernandes is now a square peg in a round hole… Man Utd should do all they can to sell £100m captain
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to be offered a second chance to make what would be the right decision — selling Bruno Fernandes. But the fear of creating instability just as Ruben Amorim has got things back on track — and the impact on fans — suggests they will bottle the big call. 6 6 Fernandes is more than just the Red Devils' captain — he is also their best player AND the glue that binds the dressing room together. No wonder so many supporters and team-mates celebrated when the Portuguese midfielder turned his back on the £60million-a-year, five-year deal from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in June and committed himself to Old Trafford. Fernandes remains the heartbeat of the squad, a role he carries out with diligence and duty. But with boss Amorim having spent £127.5m to buy two starters who will fill Bruno's best position, it has forced him into a deeper role that fits him like boots three sizes too small. If the 30-year-old did go to current suitors Al-Nassr, it would offer a chance to make Amorim's rebuild even more permanent. In truth, it might have been better for everyone if Fernandes had packed his bags earlier this summer following Al-Hilal's £100m bid. But while the likes of Manchester City or Liverpool would not hesitate to do a deal that makes sense on a commercial and sporting level, United seem far less able to be bold. 6 Fernandes was outstanding in the first game of their Premier League Summer Series, the 2-1 win over West Ham in New Jersey last Sunday. He converted their fifth-minute penalty opener, curled in the second and linked up with £62.5m new recruit Matheus Cunha. It was Fernandes at his best, playing as one of the two attackers behind the No 9, getting on the ball in the areas where he could cause problems and revelling in the responsibility. Behind the scenes, too, as Amorim's new approach appears to be bearing fruit, the skipper has been integral. Fernandes and Harry Maguire are viewed as leaders and key influencers, with the Portugal international a social butterfly who can bond and interact with all the players and other club staff. But even though United were far too good for Bournemouth in Wednesday's 4-1 victory in Chicago, Fernandes' return to a deeper role signalled issues that may become hard to control. In signing Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo and targeting RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, Amorim has made clear that he envisages a new £200m attacking trident. That means Fernandes will have to play as one of the two deeper midfielders in Amorim's preferred 3-4-2-1 wing-back system. A position where his attacking instincts, the things that make him stand out, will have to be tempered, to avoid leaving the other central midfielder, either Manuel Ugarte or the experienced-but-leg-weary Casemiro, horribly exposed. 6 Amorim recognises he may be taking out some of his captain's effectiveness. But he said: 'I really like when Bruno has the ball. 'Last year I felt that sometimes I pushed him back to have more possession in the build-up and then we missed Bruno near the box. 'But we miss Bruno sometimes when he's playing as a No 10 but there are times when he's playing there and can't get the ball. 'He runs a lot and has a lot of endurance. He's smart and ready for the physicality, playing deep or as a midfielder.' Fernandes is a goalscorer and a goal threat. He will not be as effective from deeper. 6 Alternatively, his desire to get forward and impact the game could result in a lack of positional discipline, a flaw which opposing managers will swiftly jump on. Amorim tried to paint a different picture, arguing that with his side now having more thrust and dynamism going forward: 'If you have a player with the quality of Bruno, without pressure on the ball, it gives us more options.' Yet if United had banked Al-Hilal's £100m — and Al-Nassr may bideven more — they might have landed a more natural and defence-minded option to fill the void. Round pegs, round holes. Amorim's system relies on wing-backs providing width but the danger is them being caught out of defensive position, with the onus on the central midfielders to cover any shortcomings. That is not Fernandes' prime asset. Had he chosen Saudi in June, it would have left broken hearts. Doing it now might cause despair. Yet, perhaps, getting cash to spend would be better for the club — presuming they use it wisely. 6
Daily Mirror
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EFL club issues update after fan taken to hospital by air ambulance before clash
The fan was taken to hospital by air ambulance (Image: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency) Notts County have issued an update on the fan who was taken to hospital by air ambulance after falling ill ahead of their game against Newport County on Saturday. The incident occurred less than an hour before kick off at Rodney Parade in Newport. Two air ambulances landed on the pitch and the game eventually started at 4pm after the fan had been transported to hospital. And Notts County have now revealed that the supporter is in a "serious but stable condition". In a post on social media, the club wrote: "A Notts fan who was taken ill before today's game is in a serious but stable condition in hospital. We will provide further updates when appropriate and we continue to send our thoughts and best wishes to the supporter and their family." The fan was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, with Wales Air Ambulance saying in a statement: "I can confirm that two Wales Air Ambulance crews attended a medical emergency at Rodney Parade in Newport this afternoon (August 2, 2025), the first arriving on scene 2:22pm." The game ended 1-1 after it eventually kicked off, with Gerard Garner giving Newport the lead before Jodi Jones equalised for Notts County from the penalty spot. READ MORE: EFL clash delayed as ground evacuated after air ambulance lands on pitch for ill fan READ MORE: Ex-EFL club reveal they are just days from extinction as shocking statement details full crisis "We don't know the full details yet, but we know it's someone associated with our football club so we wish him and his family all the best," Notts County boss Martin Paterson said after the game. "It just puts things into perspective. We as a football club were willing to wait as long as we had to so that the supporter was taken care of." Newport manager David Hughes added: "Everyone's thoughts are with the individual who was involved in the medical emergency. Him and his family are in everyone's thinking." Content cannot be displayed without consent Reflecting on the result, Paterson said: "At half-time I was disappointed not to be one or two goals to the good, with some of our play and the clear-cut chances that we created. But football owes you absolutely nothing. "You have to take those chances because you leave yourself open for certain styles to hurt you. We conceded a set-play goal that was very avoidable and we had to have a reaction to get a goal back. "I'm disappointed not to win the game, but if teams play in a certain manner and are effective with it there's nothing wrong with that – we can't complain, we just have to be better at being us." 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. Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more.
