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South Wales Argus
26 minutes ago
- South Wales Argus
Thursday's briefing: Son completes MLS move and Man Utd close in on Sesko
Manchester United believe they are closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, which looks like dealing another blow to Newcastle as the uncertainty over their star striker Alexander Isak continues. Troubled Sheffield Wednesday are up for sale on the eve of the new Sky Bet Championship. Son: LAFC switch 'not my first choice' A new era begins in Black & Gold. — LAFC (@LAFC) August 6, 2025 Son Heung-min admitted Los Angeles FC were not his first choice destination after he ended a 10-year stay at Tottenham, but insisted they had 'changed his heart' on a record Major League Soccer transfer. The 33-year-old on Wednesday completed a move worth in excess of £20million – the highest transfer fee paid by an MLS club – after it was revealed on Saturday he would be leaving Spurs following 173 goals in 454 appearances and months after he captained the club to Europa League glory. At an introductory press conference in Los Angeles, the South Korea international admitted he had to be persuaded of the merits of moving to the United States before signing an initial two-year deal. 'They've been absolutely working so hard to get me here to join LAFC,' Son said. 'If I'm honest, it was not my first choice but John (Thorrington, LAFC general manager) was the first call when the season finished and John changed my mind, he changed my heart.' United confident on Sesko deal Manchester United believe Benjamin Sesko favours them over a move to Newcastle (Andrew Milligan/PA) Manchester United believe Benjamin Sesko favours a move to Old Trafford over Newcastle as they look to strike a deal with RB Leipzig for the Slovenia forward. The 22-year-old striker has been the subject of a tug of a war as the Premier League sides attempt to bolster their attacks ahead of the new season. Newcastle made the first move and their second bid for the striker was worth a reported 82.5million euros (£71.9m) plus add-ons. United have followed with a lower offer of 75m euros (£65.4m), plus a potential 10m euros (£8.7m) in add-ons, but PA understands United believe Sesko favours them. The Slovenia international, who scored 21 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions last term, has long been on the Red Devils' radar, stretching back to when he moved from Domzale to RB Salzburg in 2019, and they have made him their priority in the search for a new striker. Isak trains alone as uncertainty continues Alexander Isak arrived to train alone after his Newcastle team-mates had gone home on Wednesday (Owen Humphreys/PA) As Newcastle face the prospect of disappointment in their pursuit of Sesko, the future of their current star striker Alexander Isak is no clearer, with the Sweden international only reporting for training on Wednesday after the rest of Eddie Howe's squad had gone home. Isak, 25, did not join Newcastle's pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea, and had recently been training at former club Real Sociedad as Liverpool saw a bid worth £110million rejected by the Magpies. Howe's players were back in training on Wednesday after two days off with their families invited to join them later in the day, but PA understands Isak, who reported back to their Benton base on Monday, was told not to come in until after they left. The £63million frontman has been a huge hit since his arrival from Sociedad during the summer of 2022 and played a key role last season as they ended their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy with the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League for the second time in three seasons. EFL in talks with Chansiri over Wednesday sale Sheffield Wednesday are up for sale on the eve of the new season (Cody Froggatt/PA) The English Football League is in 'advanced discussions' with Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri over the sale of the troubled club on the eve of the new season. The crisis-hit Owls are under various EFL-imposed embargoes for financial breaches and failed to pay salaries on time for the third consecutive month in July, with players refusing to play in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Burnley last Saturday. While the players have said they will play in Sunday's opening Sky Bet Championship fixture at Leicester, the EFL is now working with Chansiri to find new ownership. 'The League wants to see a strong, stable and competitive Sheffield Wednesday, and for that to happen we are clear that the current owner needs either to fund the club to meet its obligations or make good on his commitment to sell to a well-funded party, for fair market value – ending the current uncertainty and impasse,' the governing body said. What's on today? Several clubs are in action in the qualifying round of the Europa Conference League, with Hibs away to Partizan and Dundee United travelling to Rapid Vienna. Linfield are away to Vikingur and Larne host Santa Clara. In League One, Port Vale host Cardiff.
BBC News
27 minutes ago
- BBC News
Backlash as travel operator tells Everton fans 'get your steps in'
There has been backlash from Everton fans after they were told to "get their steps in" by a transport operator and walk about 30 minutes to the club's new ground. Merseytravel has suggested supporters could walk to the Hill Dickinson stadium on Saturday for the friendly against AS Roma from Moorfields station in Liverpool town fans are expected to use Sandhills train station, which is closer to the new ground, but the operator has warned it would be "extremely busy".The suggestion of walking from further out has been met with ridicule online, with some calling it "embarrassing" and a "shambles". The friendly, which kicks off at 15:00 BST, is the final test event at the new ground and will be the first time the 52,769-seater venue will be operating at near full test events at the ground left many fans concerned at the lack of public transport and a parking scheme in streets around the ground has also led to confusion and a post on X Merseytravel said: "Heading to the Everton v AS Roma double-header this weekend? "Everton Stadium is just 30 mins walk from Moorfields station – a great opportunity to get your steps in for the day and soak up the atmosphere for the big game!" 'Only in Liverpool' The suggestion was called into question by a number of people on social media, who described transport issues with the new stadium as a "shambles" and "embarrassing".One person said: "This is all well and good for young people and those who are able to walk long distances. What about those who struggle to walk long distances?"Another said: "Get your steps in as if you're doing us a favour."Others joked: "Just a mere seven-hour walk from nearby Southport railway station", and "A great opportunity to swim across the Mersey"."Only in Liverpool does the travel service tell you to walk," another Director at Merseyrail, Neil Grabham, said a "robust plan" was in place with extra services and staff across the network, adding "customers should expect the network to be very busy on Saturday"."Like train stations near other major football stadiums across the UK, Sandhills station will be extremely busy on matchdays," he said."Customers can help us, to help them, by planning ahead, allowing extra time for journeys, and considering alternative routes in case of unexpected disruption". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
27 minutes ago
- BBC News
Plans for padel courts at Sawley golf course submitted
Plans to build padel courts at a golf course in Sawley have been proposal, submitted by Trent Lock Golf and Country Club, would see four padel courts built close to the existing practice greens and car park in Lock - a blend of tennis and squash - is typically played in doubles format on a walled court that is smaller than a tennis court, often on Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said two of the padel courts would include a retractable roof to shield players from the elements. Artist impressions of the courts show a blue surface and mesh fencing along with a number of overhead lights.A report submitted to Erewash Borough Council with the application states the golf course is under new ownership and managers hope padel courts will bring in new customers, potentially from a broader said: "Padel, a fast-growing racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, has taken the world by storm, and its potential benefits for club membership, ancillary sporting activities, and the food and beverage arm of the business are significant."This exciting addition could create fresh opportunities for engagement, member retention, tourist attraction and crucial revenue generation across various facets of the club's operations."
