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Mohamed Salah and Mariona Caldentey named PFA players of year
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has won a record third Professional Footballers' Association Men's Player of the Year award, with Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey collecting the women's accolade. The 33-year-old Egypt international scored 29 goals and provided 18 assists as Arne Slot's Reds stormed to last season's Premier League title. Advertisement Salah's stunning form in 2024/25 saw him dominate the voting by the PFA's membership and enter the history books as the first three-time Player of the Year winner. The PFA crown complements the record-equalling third Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award picked up earlier in the year. 'I look at myself now, a guy coming from Egypt and making it to the top level, making history today, it's something that makes me so proud,' Salah said as he was presented with the award at a ceremony in Manchester. After a busy summer of transfers at Anfield but also the tragic death of Diogo Jota, Salah was asked if this season's team is even stronger than last year's. Advertisement 'No,' Salah said with a smile. 'You can't say yes or no, it's tricky. You're signing very good, talent and also we lets some great players leave and you also know what happened with one our team-mates. Salah celebrates with the Premier League trophy (Peter Byrne/PA) 'So you need to give your experience to the new players because they've never played for Liverpool and playing for Liverpool is not easy at all, with all the media and everything at the club. It's a huge pressure for the young players. 'Virgil (van Dijk), me and all the guys in the team try to give them the experience to help them.' PFA Women's Player of the Year Caldentey, 29, moved to Arsenal last summer and scored 19 goals in all competitions, including eight on the Gunners' way to lifting the Champions League with a victory in the final against her former club Barcelona. Advertisement Caldentey's outstanding season came as her position on the pitch evolved. Although she was signed as a winger, she has moved into a deeper midfield role and excelled. Mariona Caldentey is the PFA Players' Player of the Year. 🏆 #PFAawards — PFA (@PFA) August 19, 2025 'Everyone at the club has made it so easy for me and they helped me from the start and it just feels like home and I'm happy to be here,' she said at Tuesday's awards ceremony. 'If you ask me my position I don't know what to answer, but I just enjoy it on the pitch and I just want to me help my team-mates. They've made everything so easy for me so it has been an incredible pleasure.' Olivia Smith recently joined Caldentey at Arsenal in a world-record deal and has been named PFA Women's Young Player of the Year following her superb season at Liverpool. Advertisement Morgan Rogers has scooped the PFA Men's Young Player of the Year award following a brilliant campaign that saw the Aston Villa attacking midfielder make his England breakthrough. Caldentey scored 19 goals in all competitions last season for Arsenal (John Walton/PA) Salah is joined in the 2024/25 PFA Premier League Team of the Year by Liverpool team-mates Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. Milos Kerkez, who moved to Anfield from Bournemouth in the summer, is also selected, as are the Arsenal trio of William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice. Matz Sels and Chris Wood are recognised for their fine campaigns at Nottingham Forest, while unsettled striker Alexander Isak has been included in recognition of his excellent form at Newcastle last term. Advertisement Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes missed out on the XI despite being shortlisted for the Player of the Year award. The PFA Women's Super League Team of the Year side includes two players from champions Chelsea, Erin Cuthbert and Millie Bright. James Trafford has become the first goalkeeper to be named Championship Player of the Year (Bradley Collyer/PA) Caldentey, Alessia Russo, Emily Fox and Kim Little are selected, as are Manchester City pair Yui Hasegawa and Mary Fowler and the Manchester United trio of Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Maya Le Tissier and Jayde Riviere. James Trafford, now of Manchester City, has become the first goalkeeper to be named Championship Player of the Year following his brilliant performances between the sticks during Burnley's promotion campaign. Richard Kone's 21-goal haul for Wycombe in his first full season at professional level saw the 22-year-old, who last week signed for QPR, named League One Player of the Year. Bromley striker Michael Cheek's impressive first season in the EFL, in which he scored 25 league goals for the promoted side, saw him awarded the League Two Player of the Year trophy.
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
AC Milan 'aim to complete Rasmus Hojlund this week' after he axed from Man United's squad - but £35m permanent exit hinges on key detail
AC Milan are reportedly preparing a renewed approach for out of favour Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, with the Serie A side claimed to be hopeful of achieving a deal this week. Ruben Amorim left the Dane out of the Man United squad for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on Sunday, with Hojlund left watching the 1-0 defeat from the stands. His absence was the clearest sign yet that Hojlund's future lies away from Man United, with the Red Devils having recently unveiled their new £73.7million striker Benjamin Sesko. Daily Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that AC Milan had proposed an initial season-long loan worth £4million for Hojlund. The deal included a £39million option to buy if Hojlund impresses back in Italy, where United signed him from in a £72million move from Atalanta back in 2023. Man United are prepared to sell Hojlund for as little as £30m, with reports in Italy claiming AC Milan are now set to make a renewed approach. Make your 7 picks by 12.30pm every Saturday to win £1,000* Man City Fri Aug 2211:30 V Tottenham The Serie A giants, who finished a lowly eighth last season, are now expected to offer a loan deal with an obligation to buy Hojlund. Gazzetta Dello Sport report that the offer would include an obligation for £35million - however it would only be triggered if certain goals are achieved this season. AC Milan reportedly believe the conditions would suit all parties, presenting Man United with the chance to receive a desired free while giving Hojlund the chance to rebuild his career. The report claims Hojlund is in favour of a permanent exit from Man United - if he is to leave - to allow him to focus fully on his new club. AC Milan are expected to hold further talks with Man United on Monday, with the club hoping to add to Massimiliano Allegri's attacking options ahead of the weekend and fend off any late interest from Napoli following Romelu Lukaku's injury. Hojlund had previously indicated his desire to fight for his place at Man United, but their lack of European football and the arrival of Sesko is expected to limit his minutes. 'I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot whatever happens,' Hojlund said after scoring in the 4-1 win over Bournemouth in Chicago during the US pre-season tour. 'Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me,' he added. 'I'm more than ready. I'm feeling sharp so I'm welcoming everything that comes. I think it's good with competition and it only sharpens the team. 'I'm still very young. I think people forget that sometimes, I'm only 22. Obviously, not every striker is scoring 100 goals at the age of 22. But I've learned a lot, I think you can see in my game.' Hojlund has scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United since signing from Atalanta in the summer of 2023. He had scored 10 in 34 matches for the Italian club, which convinced the Red Devils to pay a £72million fee. Hojlund has also been of interest to Fulham, while his former club Atalanta and Napoli have been credited with considering a move.
The Sun
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- The Sun
‘King of the North' joins battle to save stricken Salford Red Devils
SALFORD'S despised owners have a new obstacle to overcome – the 'King of the North.' For Andy Burnham is ready to help get Sire Kailahi and Curtiz Brown out of the Red Devils. 2 The Mayor of Greater Manchester met Rugby Football League chiefs to get an up-to-date appraisal of what is going on. After hearing what was said, he has demanded a meeting with the pair, whose reign under the Jacobsen Management Group guise has seen shame heaped on the 152-year-old club – which may yet go bust on September 3. And the message is likely to be similar to the one delivered by hundreds of protesting fans on Sunday – go. While he has no formal powers to remove them, it is hoped the pressure of having him against them may bring a decision sooner rather than later. Burnham and Paul Dennett, Mayor of Salford, said: 'We have requested a meeting this Friday with Jacobsen Management Group to discuss our serious concerns over the future of the club. 'The impending HMRC court hearing, the failure to meet tax obligations, the delay in payment of wages and the lack of financial investment have resulted in a complete loss of confidence in the ownership among fans and the wider Salford and rugby community. 'Salford Red Devils face an uncertain future.' Brown met representatives of The 1873 group of furious fans that organised Sunday's protest on Monday night – but it is thought that resulted in more questions than answers. Again, bridging finance is said to have been promised by the end of August, before the September 3 date a winding up petition brought by HMRC is scheduled to be heard. If it arrives, the debt of at least £626,000 will be paid off and the indications are a new head will be brought in to run the cub. 2 However, external confidence of that happening is waning, with administration – meaning certain relegation to the Championship - looking like the best possible option. And it is believed discussions have already been held about setting up a phoenix club if liquidation – an increasingly likely prospect – occurs. Salford will, at least, play Leigh on Friday after forfeiting Sunday's cash with Wakefield because of a lack of players. And Rugby League Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones said about whether they will see out the season: 'It's a week-to-week thing but I'm confident they and everyone else will work to get them through the next five games.'
