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5 days ago
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- Daily Tribune
Man City's Grealish to join Everton on loan: reports
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has agreed to join Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season, according to reports yesterday. Grealish fell out of favour with City boss Pep Guardiola last season and made just seven starts in the Premier League. The 29-year-old was left out of City's squad for the Club World Cup in the United States amid speculation that he was set to leave the Etihad Stadium. Everton have now agreed a deal for Grealish, who earns a reported £300,000 ($402,000) per week, ahead of the new P r e m i e r L e a g u e campaign, w h i c h starts for the Toffees at Leeds on August 18. The England international joined City from Aston Villa in 2021 for a then British record fee of £100 million. Grealish has won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup with City, but his form had dipped significantly since he played a key role in the 2022- 23 treble-winning campaign. He was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad, an omission that left him 'heartbroken'. Guardiola rarely picked Grealish last season despite City's struggles and he was left on the bench for the shock FA Cup final defeat against Crystal Palace. If Grealish passes a medical and completes his move to Everton, the winger will have achance to revive his spluttering career and potentially earn a recall to the England squad ahead of next year's World Cup.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iliman Ndiaye makes honest Everton admission after signal of intent - 'I expect a lot'
While the spotlight is focused firmly on who Everton will sign next, in Atlanta on Sunday night came a timely reminder about a player already on the club's books who is ready to take the next step. Iliman Ndiaye was simply superb in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was his brilliantly taken left-footed volley that drew the Blues level and it was his powerful run - that Bruno Fernandes attempted to end with a desperately poor challenge - that led to their second and final equaliser. Much talk before and after the final match in the Premier League Summer Series had centred on United's new mega-money signings, the £62.5m Matheus Cunha and the £71m Bryan Mbeumo. READ MORE: Everton sent Tyler Dibling transfer counter proposal and 'prepare' £21m bid for midfielder READ MORE: Everton confirm date for Hill Dickinson Stadium tours as supporters set for behind-the-scenes look But while both showed glimpses of why the big-spending Red Devils - who have now tabled a £74m bid for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko - were so keen to sign them, they were largely put in the shade by the mercurial Ndiaye. Indeed, after finishing as Everton's nine-goal top scorer in his first full season in the Premier League, the Senegalese looked all the world a player on the cusp of kicking on. "The goal I scored gives me good confidence," said Ndiaye, who finished his debut campaign with the Blues with 11 goals in all competition, which included a brace in the final men's first-team game at Goodison Park. "'m not usually one who wants to score too many goals in pre-season, but now it feels good to be able to help the team get a result. "Obviously, on a personal note, it's always nice to score goals and put the work in, so it felt good. "I wouldn't say I put pressure (on myself), but I expect a lot from myself. I want to score a lot of goals and assists, which, as I always say, is what an attacking player should do. "You want to do those things to help the team win – and that's what everyone expects from me." While Everton finished winless in the Premier League Summer Series, it was still a trip to remember off the field while on it, the well-deserved draw with Man United eased the disappointment of losing 2-1 to West Ham United and 3-0 to Bournemouth. Ndiaye said: "I think overall it was a pleasing result. Obviously, we started the tournament not very well and today we needed to change that and put on a good performance for ourselves and the fans." The Blues were well backed in Atlanta and Chicago and New Jersey before that and Ndiaye, speaking to evertontv, added: "It makes me really proud. When I first came, I didn't know Everton fans were like this all over the world. "So coming here and seeing how many fans we have, how they support the team, how loud they've been in the stadium - everyone's heard it. So, yes, it's amazing." The Blues have now returned to the UK and on Saturday they play their final friendly of the summer before their Premier League campaign kicks-off at Leeds United on August 18 - and it's a big one. Everton face Italian giants Roma - who are also owned by The Friedkin Group - in the third and final test event at the club's new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The match, which is a sell-out, is followed immediately by a 'Legends' game featuring former players from both clubs.
Wales Online
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as club agree record deal for Lewis O'Brien
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as club agree record deal for Lewis O'Brien The latest news from the Stadium Lewis O'Brien of Nottingham Forest (Image:) Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Sunday, July 6. Wrexham 'agree deal' for O'Brien Wrexham have reportedly agreed a club-record fee for midfielder Lewis O'Brien. However, it's claimed the Dragons are struggling to meet the Nottingham Forest man's wage demands. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. According to The Sun, Ryan Reynolds and co have lodged a £5m bid for O'Brien, with Forest seemingly keen on dropping their valuation of the player, which was understood to have previously been around £8m, in order to get an exit done. However, while the move would break Wrexham's transfer record, the club are reportedly struggling to meet O'Bren's wage demands. As such, the same report claims the move to north Wales is now in doubt, although he is unlikely to have a shortage of options this summer. Article continues below WalesOnline understands the Swans are still be keeping a close eye on developments, despite their recent capture of midfielder Ethan Galbraith, although the chances of them putting together an acceptable package at this point seem slim. Preston North End, Birmingham City and Southampton have also shown an interest in the midfielder this summer, along with Spanish giants Valencia. Hull City had previously lodged a bid similar to that of the Dragons, but their transfer embargo appears to have scuppered hopes of a move to Humberside. Boss makes Galbraith claim Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens has revealed that Ethan Galbraith turned down the advances of Huddersfield Town to join swansea-city-fc>Swansea City this summer. The Northern Irishman was confirmed as a Swans player on Friday evening, having previously been a figure of long-term interest in SA1. He was the subject of a failed deadline day bid back in January, with Orient batting away a bid understood to be around £750,000. Swansea appeared to cool their interest earlier in the summer, but Galbraith was still a man in demand, with both Huddersfield and Charlton Athletic making offers. However, as revealed by WalesOnline, Swansea reignited their interest in the 24-year-old and Wellens says a move to south Wales was always going to be the first choice for the midfielder, whom he's backed to go all the way to the Premier League. "He had a few clubs interested and I gave him the total choice of what he wanted to do," Wellens said. "Huddersfield came in, he didn't want to play in League One - he wanted to challenge himself in the Championship. "Charlton came in, he didn't want to go to Charlton because he didn't feel he fitted into their style of football. "Swansea came in, he feels he fits into their style of football. He's made his decision and we wish him all the best. He gets a move to play at a level he deserves to play at. I think ultimately he'll end up in the Premier League." Prats backs Galbraith to shine Swansea City legend Darren Pratley says the Jack Army are going to fall in love with Ethan Galbraith following the midfielder's move from East London. Pratley, who made 199 Swansea appearances between 2006 and 2011, played with Galbraith at Orient over the last two seasons. 'I think Ethan will be loved down there by the Jack Army,' he said. 'He is a brilliant player. He is versatile, he can play midfield or he can play right-back but push up into those midfield areas. 'He is very good technically, but he is also tenacious and will give his all. 'He is an international player, one of the best players I have ever played with, to be honest, even though I have only played with him these last couple of years. 'I am sure he will be great for Swansea, I am looking forward to seeing him play for a distance. 'I can't believe he has left because he doesn't want to be coached by me! But, in all seriousness, Swansea fans have got a great player there, and I know they will take him in and look after him. 'I wish him good luck as a Jack.' Pratley recently announced his retirement as a player, a move that will see him move into coaching at Brisbane Road, and Galbraith himself revealed he picked the 40-year-old's brains before making the move to the Stadium. 'I spoke to Darren Pratley, who is an absolute club legend,' Galbraith said. 'I spoke to Prats quite a bit over the last month and he had nothing but good things to say and he helped me make the decision as well. 'When you go to a new club you are always trying to find out bits and pieces but he was very positive.' Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone. Youngster on trial at Cheltenham Swansea City attacking midfielder Ben Lloyd enjoyed a run out for Cheltenham Town on Friday night. The 20-year-old was one of four trialists involved in a pre-season friendly victory over Bishop's Cleeve, with Town running 4-1 winners on the night. Article continues below Lloyd is under contract at Swansea until next summer and his appearance is likely to be assessment ahead of a proposed loan move at the League Two club.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Mourners to gather for Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota's wake after crash
Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva will be remembered at a wake in Portugal this morning, after the Liverpool forward died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday Mourners prepare to pay their respects to Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota, who will be honoured at a wake in Portugal on Friday morning, according to a local parish priest. The 28 year old father of three tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain, along with his brother Andre Silva. The devastating incident occurred after the Lamborghini they were in veered off the road and burst into flames, believed to be caused by a tyre blowout. The crash took place on the A-52 in Palacios de Sanabria near Zamora at 12.40am on Thursday. Jose Manuel Macedo, the parish priest at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in Sao Cosme, conveyed to PA news agency that the wake for the brothers is scheduled for 8am at the Capela da Ressurreicao, with their funeral to follow on Saturday at 10am at the Igreja Matriz. An outpouring of condolences from the football community and beyond emerged for the Portuguese striker on Thursday. Liverpool's manager Arne Slot expressed the club's profound shock, stating, "Diogo was not just our player,". "He was a loved one to all of us. I could say so much about what he brought to our team but the truth is everyone who watched Diogo play could see it. Hard work, desire, commitment, great quality, goals. The essence of what a Liverpool player should be." Slot highlighted that Jota "never sought popularity" yet achieved it regardless, being a friend to all and having the ability to uplift others "just by being with them". He reminisced about the last conversation they had, where he wished Jota well for his forthcoming nuptials. "In many ways, it was a dream summer for Diogo and his family, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that it should end like this," Slot expressed with deep sorrow. Slot remembered being struck by the Liverpool fans' anthem for Jota when he first joined the club, realising "straight away" the player's "special qualities". He said: "When the time is right, we will celebrate Diogo Jota, we will remember his goals and we will sing his song. For now, we grieve for a remarkable individual. He will always be in our hearts." The Portuguese Football Federation shared its devastation over the news, stating: "Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football." Police are probing whether a tyre blowout during an overtaking manoeuvre caused the Lamborghini to veer off the road, while authorities in Zamora are also considering "a possible speeding incident" as part of their investigation. The crash, which did not involve any other vehicles, left a trail of wreckage and burnt vehicle parts strewn along the roadside In the wake of the tragedy, Liverpool supporters began paying their respects at Anfield from Thursday morning, placing flowers and heartfelt notes such as "Thanks for everything, Diogo". Jota was a key figure in Liverpool's Premier League triumph in the 2024/25 season, contributing six goals in 26 matches. Having signed for Liverpool from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020, Jota lifted three major trophies with the club. Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of the Portugal national team, extended his deepest sympathies to Jota's family, expressing his wish for them to find "all the strength in the world" after the Liverpool striker's passing. Ronaldo's message on Instagram, translated into English, read: "Doesn't make any sense. Just now we were together in the national team, just now you were married. To your family, to your wife and children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. R.I.P. Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you." The Prince of Wales, who is also the patron of the FA, expressed his deep sorrow over Jota's passing, stating: "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew him." Jota and his wife reportedly became a couple in 2013 and have since welcomed three children into their family – two boys and a girl born last November. The footballer often posted snapshots of his family life on Instagram, while his wife shared glimpses of their holidays in exotic locations like Dubai and Lapland. The family also includes three pet beagles. Just this Wednesday, Jota and Cardoso, aged 28, shared a video from their wedding day, captioning it: "A day we will never forget." Liverpool FC has set up both physical and digital books of condolence following the tragic events, inviting fans and the public to leave their tributes at the Anfield Road Stand reception or online at The club has also lowered flags to half-mast at the stadium and closed all club-related facilities until Monday, providing staff with wellbeing support during this difficult time.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man City transfer spree speaks volumes about 115 Premier League charges
On Friday, June 6, it will be six months since the independent commission received the final submissions in the hearing into the 115 charges against Manchester City. Those charges were first laid in February, 2023. After the commission went away to consider its verdicts, City have - understandably - carried on regardless. Business as usual. In fact, it has been business as usual … and then some. With confirmation of a £46.3million deal for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, City's spending on new recruits in 2025 has gone past the £200million mark. When negotiating contracts for their clients, did the agents of Omar Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis and Reijnders ask about the impending verdicts on the allegations that City breached Premier League regulations? It is hard to think they did not. It is equally hard to believe the subject was not raised when Erling Haaland agreed a new nine-and-a-half year deal back in January. Presumably, the representatives of Rayan Cherki - Lyon's attacking midfielder - will mention the issue in the final stages of discussions over a big-money move to the Etihad. Ditto when it comes to the anticipated negotiations with Wolves wing-back Rayan Aït-Nouri. And it might even be raised when young, stellar talents - Sheffield Wednesday's 16-year-old striker Caelan Cadamarteri is the latest name to be linked - are being recruited for the academy this summer. Considering they are protesting their innocence on all charges, the City hierarchy was, of course, never going to do anything other than carry on regardless. But the longer the delay in announcing the independent commission's verdicts and the more business City conducts in the transfer market, it is hard to imagine any punishments coming their way having hugely significant consequences. Such was the number of charges, there was initial speculation that punishment could consist of a points deduction so severe that it would inevitably mean relegation. In the context of any outcome still being possible, that could still be the case. But the delay in reaching verdicts - verdicts that, presumably, could then be challenged - is only fuelling belief that an extreme sanction is unlikely. One thing about the verdicts, though, is that they have to come soon. Gary Neville labelled the delay a 'disgrace' and 'an absolute stain to the game' and while he is probably not giving enough consideration to the myriad legal complexities, he has a point. Pep Guardiola's City are about to travel to the Club World Cup - FIFA's new flagship version of the competition - as one of the two standard-bearers of the Premier League but with charges from that competition still hanging over them. The next Premier League season begins in just over a couple of months' time. Sure, the commission has a hugely difficult and complex task. We know how much legal might City have put into defending themselves. We also know the verdicts could have serious implications for the Premier League's system of financial governance. But if this delay goes on much longer - and if there is then an appeal by either side - the credibility of the whole process will be seriously questioned. And the Premier League cannot allow that to happen. 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.
