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Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland young gun ready to make most of ‘family environment' after sealing loan move to League One club
The 21-year-old midfielder is the third Forest youngster to join the Stags in the summer of 2025 following Joe Gardner and Kyle McAdam. He spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Colchester United, making 32 appearances in League Two. 'There seems like a real family environment here with a strong bond amongst the players and staff. I feel like this is a club where I can really contribute and develop,' McDonnell said. 'I've previously spoken to Kyle and Joe and they've said nothing but great things about the club.' McDonnell scooped Colchester's Young Player of the Season accolade and also made it into the Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season. He captained Forest's Under-18s in their first-ever FA Youth Cup Final in 2022 against Manchester United at Old Trafford and has also featured five times in his nation's Uefa European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign. The Stags start the 2025/26 season with a trip to boss Nigel Clough's former club Burton Albion on August 2. Meanwhile, League One side Blackpool are reportedly interested in Forest and Northern Ireland striker Dale Taylor. The 21-year-old spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Wigan Athletic in the third-tier of English football.
Hans India
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Branthwaite signs long-term deal with Everton
Liverpool: Jarrad Branthwaite has committed his long-term future to Everton by signing a new five-year contract with the Club until the end of June 2030. The England international, who turned 23 last week, joined the Blues from hometown club Carlisle United in January 2020 and, following loan spells at Blackburn Rovers and PSV Eindhoven, has been a key part of the Toffees' defence for the past two seasons. Speaking to evertontv after putting pen to paper on a new long-term deal, Branthwaite said, 'I'm over the moon. It's been something we've been talking about since the end of the season and to get it signed now is something I'm really excited about. 'The trust the Club's put in me and how many games I've played over the past two seasons has made it quite an easy decision for me to stay and to keep progressing as a formed part of Everton's backline that has ended each of the past two Premier League campaigns with the fourth-best defensive record in England's top flight. He was voted the Club's Players' Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season following a breakthrough campaign for the Men's Senior Team in 2023/24, and reclaimed the Young Player of the Season accolade last term with 89 per cent of the fan vote. 'I know the Club. I feel loved by the players – we've got a good group here – and the fans. Over the past few years, I've seen the impact the fans have on us as a team and how much it means to them. And, obviously, with the new stadium we've got here, the new ownership and the new manager, it's an exciting project and it's something I want to be part of. 'Moving to the new stadium together and having that first game at home is something we're all looking forward to. We want to go again and push for a good season," he added.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Foden and Maguire's huge off-pitch earnings despite Man City and Man Utd woes
Man City midfielder Foden, 25, is sitting on a £8m fortune while Harry Maguire's outfit was also valued at around £8m, including an impressive property portfolio England stars Phil Foden and Harry Maguire made millions from their image rights last year even as their teams endured miserable seasons on the pitch. Man City midfielder Foden, 25, is sitting on a £8m fortune while Maguire's outfit was also valued at around £8m, including an impressive property portfolio. Last year Foden earned around £67,000 a week thanks to his name and profile. That's on top of his reported £225,000 a week City wages. He is also sinking his cash into bricks and mortar. His company Rondog Sports Limited has £7.8m in cash and investments for 2024, up from £4.3m in 2023. It takes in cash from his earnings away from the pitch. Top players earn extra cash from the sale of merchandise like shirts that bear their 'name, nickname, slogan and signatures, image, likeness, voice, logos, get-ups, initials, team or squad number'. The nature of business for Maguire's firm HM5 was given as 'activites of patent and copyright agents'. Foden has a contract with City that stretches until 2027. He also has a lucrative boot deal with sportswear giant Nike. Harry Maguire 's HM5 Ltd has £8m in cash and assets for 2024, up from £6.4m. He earns a reported £10m a year at United and has sunk £5m of his riches into investment property. In 2022 , Foden won the PFA Young Player of the Year award. He was also the Premier League Young Player of the Season for the second consecutive year. He scored for City as they were knocked out of the World Club cup by Saudi Arabian side Al HIlal last night. Pep Guardiola's side had come through the group stages unscathed but failed to reach the quarter-finals losing 4-3. It was a disappointing exit for Foden. City were reigning world club champions. Maguire enjoyed a renaissance with United. He scored a late extra time winner for United in their 5-4 (agg 7-6) quarter final in their Europa League victory over Lyon. They went on to lose 1-0 to Spurs in the final. 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. Kevin de Bruyne - special edition ON SALE NOW Kevin de Bruyne is one of - if not the - greatest players to play for Manchester City. He leaves the club having won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups and a memorable Champions League victory! To mark his amazing time at the Etihad Stadium, this special edition has been produced - KDB The King - to celebrate Kev's career with the Blues. We look back at his 10 best games in Blue, celebrate his title wins and hear from the City boss and a host of team-mates and football elite who give their views on what makes him so special.
The South African
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs eye Siphesihle Ndlovu: SuperSport responds
Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly set their sights on SuperSport United midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu, but the club has moved swiftly to secure his immediate future amidst growing transfer rumours. Ndlovu, who rose to prominence as the PSL Young Player of the Season, initially made headlines when he joined Orlando Pirates in 2019 from Maritzburg United. Over the course of three seasons in Soweto, the energetic midfielder averaged 22 appearances per campaign under various coaches before being loaned out to SuperSport United following the arrival of Jose Riveiro. The 2022/2023 season saw Ndlovu cement his place in SuperSport's midfield, prompting the club to sign him on a permanent deal. Despite the team's struggles last season, narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day, Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly shown strong interest in bringing the 26-year-old to Naturena. With his initial two-year deal from 2023 nearing its end in June, speculation arose that he could leave on a free. However, Ndlovu's agent Jazzman Mahlakgane has confirmed that SuperSport have exercised the one-year extension clause in his contract. 'They (SuperSport) have actually taken the option, they have exercised it last week. One year,' Mahlakgane said. Asked whether any formal interest had come from other clubs. Mahlakgane remained coy, citing ongoing uncertainty around SuperSport United's future ownership. 'Not that I know of, because of this thing that SuperSport may be gone or may be around. So, I'm waiting to hear from SuperSport (on the club's future),' he explained. With the squad expected to return for pre-season training this weekend. Ndlovu's next steps could become clearer as SuperSport management prepares to address internal matters. Can Kaizer Chiefs lure Ndlovu despite extension? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chelsea ready to rival Newcastle for Brazil forward
Chelsea are considering an approach for Brighton forward Joao Pedro, with the forward 'highly appreciated' at Stamford Bridge. Pedro is set to leave Brighton this summer after expressing his interest in a new challenge. Newcastle United approached the Seagulls last week to discuss a deal but could now face competition from Chelsea. Advertisement The West Londoners want to bring in another forward, despite the £30m arrival of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. Pedro's ability to operate across the frontline appeals to Chelsea, who are expected to let Christopher Nkunku leave this summer. The Blues are also without the suspended Mykhailo Mudryk, while Jadon Sancho's loan from Manchester United was not made permanent. Chelsea make contact over Joao Pedro deal According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have made contact with Brighton and asked to be informed on the player's situation. Brighton are understood to value Pedro at around £60m. The 23-year-old joined Brighton in a then club-record deal from Watford in 2023 and has since scored 30 goals in 70 appearances across all competitions. Advertisement Last season, Pedro scored 10 times in the Premier League and added six assists. Only seven Premier League players averaged more goals and assists per 90 minutes than Pedro in 2024/25. He was named Brighton's Young Player of the Season for his performances. Brighton have already added to their attacking options for next season with the €40m arrival of teenager Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos. Newcastle are also keen to add Pedro to their options with Callum Wilson set to leave St James' Park when his contract expires later this month. Read – Every Premier League team's start ranked by difficulty See more – Premier League 2025/26 fixtures: Key talking points Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
