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Rhyl Journal
16 minutes ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Wednesday's briefing: Liverpool linked with Isak and Henderson joins Brentford
Former Reds captain Jordan Henderson returned to the Premier League at Brentford, while Crystal Palace fans protested at Selhurst Park over their European competition demotion. The build-up to England's Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden also ramped up in Switzerland. Newcastle ward off Liverpool interest in Isak Newcastle have put a value of around £150million on star striker Alexander Isak in an attempt to ward off potential suitors. Liverpool have been linked with the 25-year-old Sweden international and a report on Tuesday suggested the Reds are prepared to pay £120m for his services. The PA news agency understands there has been no formal contact between the two clubs over the player, although sources on Merseyside have indicated Isak is among a series of forward options being considered by Liverpool this summer. Newcastle's majority owners, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, have the financial clout to resist any approach should they remain steadfast in their determination to hang on to a player who is understood not to be agitating for a move. Both Newcastle and Liverpool have been linked with Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, who is understood to be valued around the £85m mark by the Bundesliga club. Henderson has Premier League buzz again 📨 (1) New Message: Jordan Henderson — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 15, 2025 England midfielder Jordan Henderson is back in the Premier League after joining Brentford on a free transfer. The 35-year-old left Liverpool in 2023 and has spent the last two years at Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia and with Ajax in the Netherlands. 'After a couple of years away I still have that fire to come back and play in the Premier League again,' Henderson told Brentford's social media. 'Obviously it's the best league in the world, with the best players. So it's a big challenge but one I'm keen on doing.' On a busy day at Brentford, the Bees also welcomed fresh investment as businessman Gary Lubner and filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn become minority shareholders of the club. Mamma Mia! England stick with Abba for Sweden tie England captain Leah Williamson joked she will not 'banish Abba' in the dressing room ahead of their Euro 2025 quarter-final clash with Sweden. The Swedish band's 'Does Your Mother Know' became a key track on the Williamson-curated dressing room playlist during England's triumphant Euro 2022 campaign, where they beat Sweden 4-0 in the semi-final. The two meet again in Zurich on Thursday and Williamson said: 'I don't think that will be on the playlist, but it worked in 2022 so I don't want to banish Abba completely.' Protest at the Palace Crystal Palace fans protested outside Selhurst Park following UEFA's ruling to demote the Eagles to the Conference League. Hundreds of supporters marched from Norwood Clocktower to Palace's stadium carrying banners, with one at the front declaring 'UEFA: MORALLY BANKRUPT. REVOKE THE RULING NOW'. Palace qualified for this season's Europa League by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May, which secured a historic first major trophy. But Palace were demoted after missing a March 1 deadline to demonstrate that American co-owner John Textor, also a part-owner at Lyon, had no control or influence over more than one club in the same competition. What's on today? 4⃣ huge quarter-final ties to look forward to 🤩#WEURO2025 — UEFA Women's EURO 2025 (@WEURO2025) July 14, 2025 Italy and Norway meet in Geneva to determine the first semi-finalist at Euro 2025. The winners will play either England or Sweden in the last four. Northern Ireland's Linfield host Shelbourne in a Champions League qualifier seeking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from last week's first leg in Dublin.
Qatar Tribune
6 hours ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Liverpool reject $78mn Bayern bid for Luis Diaz: Report
PA Media/DPA London Liverpool are adamant Luis Diaz is not for sale after rejecting a £59 million bid from Bayern Munich. The PA news agency understands the Bundesliga champions' offer of £67.5 million ($78.5 million) was immediately dismissed, in keeping with the club's stance which saw them rebut an approach from Barcelona earlier in the summer. Diaz is in the last two years of his contract and, while talks have not progressed over a new deal, privately Liverpool insist he remains an important player and interested clubs are being told that. There is also a long-standing interest from the Saudi Pro League in the 28-year-old Colombia international. Al Hilal's failed £100 million bid for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who is two years older, is viewed by some as a benchmark valuation for an elite attacker in the domestic and global market, but regardless there remains no appetite to sell. Only a few weeks ago Diaz hinted at uncertainty over his future by claiming his representatives were openly discussing his options. 'We are currently in contact with Liverpool, because we are talking to clubs, and that's normal given the transfer market that's opening,' he said last month. 'We're trying to arrange what's best for us.'
Metro
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal star Mikel Arteta sold for £21m linked with shock Premier League return
A former Arsenal star whom Mikel Arteta sold for £21million could make a surprise transfer back to the Premier League, according to reports. After a slow start to the summer transfer window, the Gunners have kicked into gear as they look to plug the gaps in Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of the new Premier League season. Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard have all arrived, while deals for Cristhian Mosquera and Noni Madueke are both nearing completion. Another side who have enjoyed a productive start to the window is Sunderland as they prepare for their first season back in the top flight since 2017. The Black Cats have already made six signings this summer, including spending a club-record £30.5m to sign central midfielder Habib Diarra from Strasbourg. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. However, Regis Le Bris' side are still keen to make further signings in the middle of the park to replace Jobe Bellingham who left for Borussia Dortmund this summer. And according to transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri, the newly-promoted side have now held club-to-club talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka. Xhaka has spent two seasons at the German club and helped them win the Bundesliga under Xabi Alonso, but could be set for a return to England on a three-year deal for a fee of around €10million (£8.7m). Sunderland will face competition for Xhaka's signature, though, with Neom SC also interested in the Swiss international after securing promotion to the Saudi Pro League. Joining Arsenal in 2017, Xhaka racked up 297 appearances in all competitions during his seven seasons in north London. The 32-year-old was made captain by Unai Emery in September 2019, but was stripped of the armband just months later after an angry confrontation with fans. Despite winning back some fans in the following years, Xhaka eventually left the Emirates in 2023 to join Leverkusen, admitting he cried 'tears of joy' when the deal was completed. More Trending 'I'm a very emotional person, I like to cry and I'm not ashamed of it,' he said. 'Of course, I also cried for joy at times. For example, when I made my transfer here to Leverkusen. 'I also cried tears of joy because I really wanted to go back. I think it's also part of it as a person.' Xhaka might not be the only former Arsenal midfielder set for a move to the Stadium of Light, with other reports linking Sunderland with a move for Matteo Guendouzi.. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Man Utd open talks to sign £40m star after Andre Onana injury MORE: Arsenal told they are making big mistake spending £50m on 'back-up player' MORE: Chelsea learn asking price after 'fresh talks' to sign Arsenal and Liverpool transfer target
RTÉ News
8 hours ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Newcastle eager to keep Alexander Isak as Liverpool test their resolve
Liverpool have not given up hope of prising striker Alexander Isak away from Newcastle, despite the Magpies' insistence he is not for sale. A report on Tuesday suggested the Reds are prepared to pay £120million for the 25-year-old Sweden international, who has been a huge hit at St James' Park since his £63million arrival from Real Sociedad during the summer of 2022. The PA news agency reports that there has been no formal contact between the two clubs over a player who is the subject of long-standing interest from Anfield. However, sources on Merseyside have indicated Isak is among a series of options being considered this summer as the Reds look to bolster their attacking options in the wake of the death of Diogo Jota and the possible departures of Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa. The frontman, who is currently at a pre-season training camp in Austria with his team-mates, still has three years remaining on his contract on Tyneside and the Magpies, who are trying to tie him to a new deal, remain adamant he is going nowhere. It is understood they have put a value on him of around £150million in an attempt to ward off potential suitors. Indeed, sources in the north east have insisted the club's ongoing pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, who has also been linked with Liverpool, is no indication they are seeking a replacement for the Swede, but rather a new team-mate. Newcastle's majority owners, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, have the financial clout to resist any approach should they remain steadfast in their determination to hang on to a player who is understood not to be agitating for a move. But in the age of profit and sustainability rules – head coach Eddie Howe was forced to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh last summer to avoid a points deduction – a formal bid which would all but double their money inside three years might at least cause them to pause for thought. Neither club has commented on the situation, which will prompt frenzied speculation on the banks of both the Mersey and the Tyne. Isak, who has also been repeatedly linked with Arsenal, has been one of the flag-bearers for Newcastle's return to prominence under their new owners. His goals last season helped to fire the club into the Champions League for the second time in three years, and it was his strike at Wembley in March that effectively secured a 2-1 Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool which ended the Magpies' 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. Meanwhile, Liverpool have told Bayern Munich Luis Diaz is not for sale after rejecting a £59million bid. Tthe Bundesliga champions' offer of €67.5million was immediately dismissed, in keeping with the club's stance which saw them rebuff an approach from Barcelona earlier in the summer. Diaz is in the last two years of his contract and, while talks have not progressed over a new deal, privately Liverpool insist he remains an important player and interested clubs are being told that. There is also a long-standing interest from the Saudi Pro League in the 28-year-old Colombia international.
Rhyl Journal
9 hours ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Liverpool reject £59m Bayern bid for Luis Diaz and insist player not for sale
The PA news agency understands the Bundesliga champions' offer of 67.5million euros (£58.6m) was immediately dismissed, in keeping with the club's stance which saw them rebut an approach from Barcelona earlier in the summer. Diaz is in the last two years of his contract and, while talks have not progressed over a new deal, privately Liverpool insist he remains an important player and interested clubs are being told that. There is also a long-standing interest from the Saudi Pro League in the 28-year-old Colombia international. Al-Hilal's failed 100m euros (£87m) bid for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who is two years older, is viewed by some as a benchmark valuation for an elite attacker in the domestic and global market, but regardless there remains no appetite to sell. Only a few weeks ago Diaz hinted at uncertainty over his future by claiming his representatives were openly discussing his options. 'We are currently in contact with Liverpool, because we are talking to clubs, and that's normal given the transfer market that's opening,' he said last month. 'We're trying to arrange what's best for us.'
