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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Raheem Sterling may be tied to Arsenal for the long-term despite loan disaster
It's fair to say Raheem Sterling's loan spell at Arsenal didn't go how he planned. Nor boss Mikel Arteta. When it became apparent that the England international wasn't wanted at Chelsea last summer, despite his massive contract that had been signed at Stamford Bridge only 12 months previous, the Gunners boss took a punt on the 30-year-old. They'd worked together at Manchester City during the best period of Sterling's career, knew one another well and Arteta knew he could get the best out of the ex-Liverpool man. But Sterling's time in the north London was little short of a disaster. He struggled to find anything like his best form, scored just one goal in 28 games and by the end of the season, was way down the pecking order. However, those on-field difficulties haven't soured relations between player and club - even though he's unlikely to be returning himself, be it on a permanent or temporary deal. And now Sterling has established a family connection with the Gunners. His son, Thiago, is joining the Arsenal academy and will play for the U9 team - the youngest age group - as he sets about hoping to emulate his father in years to come and becoming a Premier League player. The news was announced by partner Paige Milian on social media, as she also shared family pictures with her 100,000 Instagram followers. Showing Thiago holding up an Arsenal shirt alongside younger brother Thai, 6, she said: 'Beyond proud of my first born son Thiago for signing with Arsenal Academy's U9s. 'The growth, dedication and hard work you've shown over the past year has been incredible to watch, you've earned this. This is just the beginning so keep your feet on the ground, stay humble and keep grinding. 'The journey doesn't stop here, let's go.' As for his father's future, well that's far less certain. Given how Chelsea have pivoted to youth this season - successfully it must be added - it's presumed Enzo Maresca will have no place in his squad for Sterling next season.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Pep Lijnders agrees personal terms to join Man City in bombshell development
Jurgen Klopp's former trusted lieutenant, Pep Lijnders, has agreed personal terms to join Manchester City. The ex-Liverpool coach, who was sacked by Red Bull Salzburg in December, is set to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Lijnders left Liverpool when Klopp left the club 12 months ago, but his spell at Salzburg as a manager did not go to plan. READ MORE: Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool being held up by 'important' Bayer Leverkusen demand READ MORE: Liverpool parade suspect Paul Doyle's maximum jail sentence if found guilty Lijnders won just 13 of his 29 matches in charge of Salzburg — a team that is accustomed to success after winning the Austrian Bundesliga 14 times in the last 18 years — and left with the team sitting in fifth place in the league. Salzburg went on to finish second under Lijnders' replacement, Thomas Letsch. Advertisement There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Wrexham now targeting ex-Liverpool ace and England international adored by Jurgen Klopp
Wrexham now targeting ex-Liverpool ace and England international adored by Jurgen Klopp Wrexham are looking to make a statement in the transfer market this summer and are weighing up an ambitious move for a former Liverpool striker who has been capped by England Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham are targeting another big name star (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images ) Wrexham are reportedly setting their sights on another England-capped player as they gear up to compete in the Championship. The club's owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have made no secret of their Premier League ambitions after achieving promotion from League One in April. Manager Phil Parkinson is preparing for a pivotal summer transfer window as he plans to revamp his team. The Red Dragons have already been associated with several top-tier players with international experience, including Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson and defender Aaron Cresswell, who is leaving West Ham as a free agent. According to the Daily Mail, Wrexham now have their eyes set on an audacious bid to sign another Hammers player, Danny Ings. The forward, who has represented his country three times, is also set to become a free agent after a two-and-a-half-year stint at the London Stadium. The 32-year-old first made a name for himself at Burnley as a young player before securing a move to Liverpool in 2015. However, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury significantly affected his time at Anfield following a lengthy spell out of action. Despite eventually falling out of favour, Ings was highly regarded by then-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The German boss had nothing but praise for him when his move to Southampton was announced in 2018. (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire ) As per the club's official website, he said: "He is such an outstanding boy. Honestly, if you could bottle his character and spirit, his would sell worldwide - he is so incredibly positive and full of energy. "But we won't just miss his character, because he is a footballer who has all the tools. What is clear is that in his time here he had zero luck really, certainly in my time. "Before joining I tried to watch as many games on tape as I could from the season so far and Danny Ings stood out as someone I was really looking forward to coaching." West Ham team-mates Danny Ings and Aaron Cresswell are being chased by Wrexham (Image: Vince Mignott/) Ings experienced more favourable times at Southampton, where he registered 46 goals in 100 outings between 2018 and 2021. He then transferred to Aston Villa for a reported fee of around £25million. During his stint with Villa, Ings made 52 appearances and scored 14 goals before his January 2023 move to West Ham. His spell in east London has been challenging, marred by injuries, leading him to seek fresh opportunities. The Premier League club announced Ings' exit earlier this month, alongside those of Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, and Vladimir Coufal. Head coach Graham Potter said: "Aaron, Lukasz, Vladimir and Danny have been a pleasure to work with in my time here so far. Watch Welcome to Wrexham season 4 on Disney+ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £4.99 Disney+ Get Disney+ here Product Description Welcome to Wrexham is back on Disney+ for a fourth season. Fans can watch the series with a £4.99 monthly plan, or get 12 months for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. "[They are] all brilliant professionals on and off the pitch, with fantastic experience in the Premier League, and clearly loved and admired by their team-mates and everyone here at the club. "We felt it was important to confirm this news now, out of respect for them and the service they have given to the club, and to allow our supporters to show their appreciation at our final home match of the season." In the meantime, Parkinson has signalled that he is prepared to bide his time to secure Wrexham's top transfer targets this summer. Although the transfer window reopens on Sunday, it's unlikely that there will be any immediate signings at the Racecourse Ground. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here Parkinson told The Leader: "I know the fans will be eagerly anticipating some signings and things like that but as we know in the past, we have always tried to be patient and bring in the players we feel are right for the club. "It is a very special club to be part of and we want to bring the lads in that we feel can enhance what we've already got. As we have always done at this stage of the season, we have some initial meetings with players and agents but it is still very early in the summer. Article continues below "We are in dialogue with clubs all the time but that's just an on-going process. We are just trying to build the best squad we can within the budget available to us."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Plymouth in furious statement as manager Miron Muslic, 42, ‘breaks promise' to join ex-Champions League semi-finalists
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE launched a furious statement after their manager "broke promises" to walk out for former Champions League semi-finalists. Miron Muslic, 42, only took over at Home Park in January, Advertisement 2 Miron Muslic infuriated Plymouth Argyle by walking out on the club to join Schalke Credit: Rex He masterminded the But the Bosnian was However, the club were willing to stick by Muslic and had already began making plans to back him in League One and push for promotion next season. That was until he suddenly told the Pilgrims he wanted to leave for FC Schalke in Germany's second tier. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL And Argyle "reluctantly" gave him permission to enter negotiations with Schalke. But their "Despite regular communication since the end of the season, and no mention of any issues, Miron has now made it clear that, after extended periods away from his family, this opportunity provides him the chance to be closer to them after four years on the road. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "We are frustrated by this decision, having implemented clear structures, processes and personnel to aid Miron and his coaching staff as we "Not only that, the club have also moved quickly to bring in new signings and received repeated verbal promises from Miron that he was committed to Argyle and would do everything to help the club bounce back to the second tier. 'When we go God' - Red-faced Plymouth owner accidentally admits club are getting relegated with 15 games left "Muslic joined the Greens in January 2025, on a three-and-a-half-year contract, after a period out of the game having departed Cercle Brugge. Advertisement "He will now leave Argyle just four months into that long-term commitment. "We wish him the best for his future career. "We will be making no further comment at this stage." In Muslic's press conference after the final game of the season, he openly said he needed backing. Advertisement The club responded by appointing David Fox as head of football operations and Tom Randle - who Muslic had worked with previously - as head of recruitment. Jamie Paterson and Caleb Watts signed last week - the former citing his conversations with Muslic as a major reason behind joining. One fan took to Wikipedia to edit his page name to "Plymouth Snake" in response to the shock bombshell news, which will reportedly see Argyle receive £1million in compensation. Seven-time top-flight runners-up Advertisement They finished 14th in the 2 Bundesliga this term - with the likes of ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius and Rasmus Hojlund's brother Emil in the squad. Die Konigsblauen are six-time German Cup winners, won the Uefa Cup in 1997 and reached the Champions League semis in 2011, losing 6-1 on aggregate to Manchester United. 2 Muslic was in charge when Argyle beat Liverpool in the FA Cup Credit: Getty
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
🎥 Djibril Cissé hits the decks at his own testimonial
🎥 Djibril Cissé hits the decks at his own testimonial Footballers are well-known multitaskers and many try their hand at different skills after hanging up the boots. Some former players may be less forthcoming with their hobbies, others are willing to put themselves on show more often, as ex-Liverpool and Marseille forward Djibril Cissé proved at his own testimonial. Advertisement After the match between an All Stars XI and Auxerre Greatest XI concluded, the 43-year-old wasted no time in heading to the DJ booth to entertain the crowd with a quick mix of classic dance tunes. Will Cissé's new career take off? 📸 ARNAUD FINISTRE - AFP or licensors
