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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Raheem Sterling 'offered to surprise European giants' - as exiled Chelsea star edges close to Blues exit
A European giant has been offered the chance to sign Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling, according to a report. Sterling, 30, returned to Stamford Bridge this summer after completing a disappointing loan spell at Arsenal, where he scored just once across 28 appearances last campaign. Eager not to loan the forward out again for a second consecutive season, Chelsea are eager for the former England international to leave on a permanent transfer this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Sterling has been offered to Serie A giants Napoli, who are in the market for a left winger, in the last 48 hours. Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo and Bologna forward Dan Ndoye are among those being considered by the Italian club, with Sterling one of many on their summer shortlist. A move to Naples would mean a reunion with former Manchester City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne, who left the Etihad on June 31 after his contract expired. Together in Manchester, Sterling and De Bruyne chalked up four Premier League titles, five League Cups and an FA Cup as team-mates, before the Belgian went on to win the Champions League and three more domestic honours. According to the BBC, Sterling is also attracting interest from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen, who have sold Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool this summer for a British record of £116million and £29.5m respectively. The German club have also waved farewell to their manager Xabi Alonso, who joined Real Madrid, and Granit Xhaka after his summer move to newly-promoted Sunderland. Mail Sport reported earlier this month that Sterling has not been told what is next for him at Chelsea - but understands he is not in Blues boss Enzo Maresca's plans.
STV News
15 hours ago
- Sport
- STV News
Durrant: Best is yet to come from Curtis after Champions League heroics
Rangers legend Ian Durrant believes the world is Findlay Curtis' oyster after his midweek Champions League heroics, but insists it will be a rocky road ahead to reach the top. The teenager scored the opener as the Ibrox side secured a 2-0 first-leg victory over Panathinaikos on Tuesday night. Durrant is excited about what the future holds for the up-and-coming starlet who he says is 'living the dream', but has warned him that there will be ups and downs along the way. The 58-year-old is speaking from experience, as he was the same as Curtis is now when he made his debut back in 1985. He would go on to win six league titles, three Scottish Cups, and four League Cups, writing his name into Rangers folklore as part of their nine-in-a-row winning side under Walter Smith. And he is hoping the new kid on the block can follow a similar path. He said: 'You see, young boys like Findlay, who is the flavour of the month just now, and he came through the youth setup. 'On Tuesday, the game was stalling a wee bit, and Findlay took it by the scruff of the neck. He is living the dream just now, and long may it continue. RYDC 'He has a long way ahead, and there will be a lot of hard games coming up, but he showed the other night what he can produce with a moment of magic to put Rangers 1-0 up, and they just kicked on from there. 'It's early days for him yet, he obviously has the ideal opportunity working with a new vibrant young manager who believes in him and has given him the platform to go and perform. 'Now Findlay will know, and the manager and coaches will know, that there is a lot of hard work ahead, he is a young boy, but when you are at Ibrox, or any big team now, you have to learn quickly. 'There will be ups and downs, that's the nature of the beast, that's football, but just now he is living the dream and enjoying it. 'Only time will tell what he will achieve. It's always a rocky road in football. Sometimes, the manager might take him out when he feels he should be playing, but the manager will work with him every day, along with the coaches, and they will see his development. 'Just now, he is ticking every box; he's scored in the Champions League qualifiers, so he is living the dream. And to see one of your own coming through is always a boost for the club and the supporters. 'He'll be as high as a kite just now, and it will de down to him and the manager to make sure he is ready for the upcoming tests.' Durrant was speaking on Thursday as he promoted the Rangers Youth Development Company's (RYDC's) Big Blue Jackpot, a new Rangers Lotto prize for supporters who can win guaranteed end-of-month jackpots of at least £12,000 and £15,000 from August. He hailed the impact the organisation has made and the importance of bringing young players through the ranks. He said: 'The RYDC have donated over £12m to the club, which is a fantastic donation in anybody's eyes, and long may it continue. 'Every club wants to see their own coming through, and they are giving them the ideal opportunity with the money they donate.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Ammon
21 hours ago
- Business
- Ammon
Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Man United
Ammon News - England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where "dreams come true" as he joined the LaLiga champions on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. Media reports said that Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around 30 million euros ($35.25 million) for the 27-year-old. "Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home," Rashford told reporters following his unveiling. "Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager (Hansi Flick) were positive. What he did last season was terrific. "To lead such a young team to a very successful season and come back to pre-season and still want to do more, it shows me everything I thought I knew about the club and it's everything I wished." Once seen as a club icon and homegrown star, Rashford had a dramatic fall from grace at United, marked by a falling out with manager Ruben Amorim that paved the way for him to move to Aston Villa on loan in February. "(Manchester United) is in a period of change and they have been for a while. I don't have anything bad to say as it has been an important part not just of my career but my life, so I was grateful for the opportunity," he added. "But like life not everything goes as simple as you thought and this is my next chapter and I'm fully focused on improving myself and helping the team win trophies." Barcelona said Rashford had signed his contract earlier in the afternoon. "Rashford can play anywhere in attack. Right footed, he can take players on and is an excellent finisher, talents he can now show in a Barca shirt," the club said in a statement. The move came after Manchester-born Rashford, who made 426 senior appearances and scored 138 goals for United in all competitions, fell out of favour with Amorim, who called his workrate into question. Rashford, who won two FA Cups, two League Cups and a Europa League title with United, joined Aston Villa on loan after Amorim said he would rather put a goalkeeper coach on the bench than a player not giving their all. United issued a statement wishing Rashford well as they announced the deal with Barcelona. "Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season," the club said. The forward, who has scored 17 goals for England in 62 appearances, said he was feeling fitter and better after joining Villa, where he netted two goals in 10 league games, while United had their worst-ever Premier League campaign, finishing 15th in the standings. Rashford said he had wanted to move to Barca during the mid-season transfer window when he joined Villa. "I was clear on my preference (to join Barcelona) from the beginning. Actually from maybe in January. It didn't work out in January so I went to Villa and enjoyed a good period there," he said. "It was time to make another decision. My choice was easy. (Barcelona) is a family club, something I'm used to from my past. It feels like home."
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
‘It feels like home': Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Man United
England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where 'dreams come true' as he joined the LaLiga champions on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. Media reports said Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around €30m (R620m) for the 27-year-old. 'Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home,' Rashford said after his unveiling. 'Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager [Hansi Flick] were positive. What he did last season was terrific. 'To lead such a young team to a very successful season and come back to preseason and still want to do more, it shows me everything I thought I knew about the club and it's everything I wished.' 🗣️ "I don't have anything bad to say about Manchester United" Marcus Rashford responds to comments from Gary Lineker where he stated "Marcus isn't the problem, United is" 🔴 — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2025 Once seen as a club icon and home-grown star, Rashford had a dramatic fall from grace at United, marked by a falling out with manager Ruben Amorim that paved the way for him to move to Aston Villa on loan in February. "[Manchester United] are in a period of change and they have been for a while. I don't have anything bad to say as it has been an important part not just of my career but my life, so I was grateful for the opportunity,' he said. 'But like in life not everything goes as simply as you thought and this is my next chapter and I'm fully focused on improving myself and helping the team win trophies.' Barcelona said Rashford had signed his contract earlier in the afternoon. 'Rashford can play anywhere in attack. Right footed, he can take players on and is an excellent finisher, talents he can now show in a Barca shirt,' the club said in a statement. The move came after Manchester-born Rashford, who made 426 senior appearances and scored 138 goals for United in all competitions, fell out of favour with Amorim, who called his work rate into question. 📞 "Yeah… It's official." Rashford follows in Lineker's footsteps. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 23, 2025 Rashford, who won two FA Cups, two League Cups and a Europa League title with United, joined Aston Villa on loan after Amorim said he would rather put a goalkeeper coach on the bench than a player not giving their all. United issued a statement wishing Rashford well as they announced the deal with Barcelona. 'Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season,' the club said. The forward, who has scored 17 goals for England in 62 appearances, said he was feeling fitter and better after joining Villa, where he netted two goals in 10 league games, while United had their worst-ever Premier League campaign, finishing 15th in the standings. Rashford said he had wanted to move to Barca during the midseason transfer window when he joined Villa. 'I was clear on my preference [to join Barcelona] from the beginning. Actually from maybe in January. It didn't work out in January so I went to Villa and enjoyed a good period there,' he said. 'It was time to make another decision. My choice was easy. [Barcelona] is a family club, something I'm used to from my past. It feels like home.' Barcelona are set to play three preseason friendlies in Japan and South Korea starting on July 27. Liverpool, meanwhile, have signed French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday, with media reports saying the deal was worth £69m (R1.64bn) plus add-ons. Ekitike is Liverpool's second-most expensive recruit in the close season after the Premier League champions signed Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, who can also play as winger or forward, in June for a club record £100m plus add-ons. Former Paris St Germain player Ekitike had a breakout campaign in 2024-25, scoring 15 Bundesliga goals in 33 appearances. He also struck four times as Frankfurt reached the quarterfinals of the Europa League. Ekitike, who made his senior debut at Stade de Reims, joined PSG on loan in 2022, making 25 Ligue 1 appearances as they won the French top-flight. He went on loan to Frankfurt in 2023, before making the move permanent a year later.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Barcelona is a club where dreams come true: Here is what Rashford said after loan move from Man United
England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where 'dreams come true' as he joined the La Liga champion on Wednesday on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy. Media reports said that Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around 30 million euros ($35.25 million) for the 27-year-old. 'Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home,' Rashford told reporters following his unveiling. 'Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager (Hansi Flick) were positive. What he did last season was terrific. 'To lead such a young team to a very successful season and come back to pre-season and still want to do more, it shows me everything I thought I knew about the club and it's everything I wished.' Once seen as a club icon and homegrown star, Rashford had a dramatic fall from grace at United, marked by a falling out with manager Ruben Amorim that paved the way for him to move to Aston Villa on loan in February. ALSO READ: Liverpool signs forward Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt '(Manchester United) is in a period of change, and they have been for a while. I don't have anything bad to say as it has been an important part not just of my career but my life, so I was grateful for the opportunity,' he added. 'But like life, not everything goes as simple as you thought, and this is my next chapter, and I'm fully focused on improving myself and helping the team win trophies.' Barcelona said Rashford had signed his contract earlier in the afternoon. 'Rashford can play anywhere in attack. Right-footed, he can take players on and is an excellent finisher, talents he can now show in a Barca shirt,' the club said in a statement. The move came after Manchester-born Rashford, who made 426 senior appearances and scored 138 goals for United in all competitions, fell out of favour with Amorim, who called his work rate into question. Rashford, who won two FA Cups, two League Cups and a Europa League title with United, joined Aston Villa on loan after Amorim said he would rather put a goalkeeper coach on the bench than a player not giving their all. United issued a statement wishing Rashford well as it announced the deal with Barcelona. 'Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season,' the club said. The forward, who has scored 17 goals for England in 62 appearances, said he was feeling fitter and better after joining Villa, where he netted two goals in 10 league games, while United had its worst-ever Premier League campaign, finishing 15th in the standings. Rashford said he had wanted to move to Barca during the mid-season transfer window when he joined Villa. 'I was clear on my preference (to join Barcelona) from the beginning. Actually, from maybe in January. It didn't work out in January, so I went to Villa and enjoyed a good period there,' he said. 'It was time to make another decision. My choice was easy. (Barcelona) is a family club, something I'm used to from my past. It feels like home.'
