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The Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Rasmus Hojlund ‘ready to accept Man Utd career is OVER' after Benjamin Sesko's arrival amid AC Milan transfer interest
RASMUS HOJLUND is ready to leave Manchester United after transfer interest from AC Milan, according to reports. After only two seasons at Old Trafford, Hojlund has allegedly accepted it's time to pack his bags after the arrival of Benjamin Sesko. 1 Rumours of the Dane's departure came from sources close to the striker, as reported by talkSPORT. United are in talks with AC Milan over a potential move for the 22-year-old, for an estimated £40million. It would be a change of plan for Hojlund, who had previously rejected advances from RB Leipzig and opted to stay under the management of Ruben Amorim instead. If a deal is reached, it would be a staggering £32m loss for United, who signed the striker in August 2023 for £72m from Atalanta. Since joining the Red Devils, he has made 95 appearances and scored 26 goals, but has failed to find his feet at the club, causing Amorim to look elsewhere. But while at a press conference in America, Hojlund laid out his intentions, stating that he wants to "stay and fight for my spot". But Hojlund's place in the starting XI under Amorim now seems at risk, after Sesko's move to Manchester was finally confirmed on August 9. The deal, worth £66.3m with £7.4m in add-ons, came after a major bidding war for the 22-year-old between United and Newcastle, and strong interest from Arsenal as well. With a track record of 39 goals and eight assists in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig, Sesko is likely to limit Hojlund's game time. The effects of the Slovenian's move have seemingly already taken hold as Hojlund was an unused substitute in United's pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. Hojlund was the only first-team regular not to get on the pitch during the match, which saw United win on penalties. Amorim opted to play Mason Mount as a false 9 instead. The Old Trafford boss told MUTV: "We struggled without a reference as a striker. We have a new player, so we'll see." Sesko's signing marked United's fifth of the transfer window so far, following the major signings of Wolves' Matheus Cunha and Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo. Following nearly £200m worth of signings, United's attention now turns to departures, with potential deals in the works for Anthony, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sky Sports legend, 78, hints at shock commentary return and reveals ‘I would very much like to go back'
ICONIC Sky Sports cricket commentator David Lloyd has hinted he would love to get back on the microphone. Lloyd, 78, became one of cricket 's most beloved broadcasters after calling an end to his 695-game playing career. Bumble retired in 1983, having earned 17 caps for England on the international stage too. His work in the commentary box followed, and he earned himself the reputation as one of the best around. Lloyd spent 22 years working for Sky Sports, calling on some of the biggest matches over the years. Now he is a regular on talkSPORT and also works on the Stick to Cricket podcast alongside Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell. But the former all-rounder is keen to get back to the old days of commentary, hinting that he has left the door open on a return to Sky's broadcast. He told The Times: "I don't discount going back. I would very much like to go back." Lloyd left Sky back in 2021, claiming it was "the right time to pass on the microphone". A move back to Sky could mean thing are a little easier for Lloyd, who explained that his talkSPORT radio commentary is a different game to TV commentary. 2 He explained: "With radio, you just keep going and be descriptive, whereas there is a technical side to TV. "Richie Benaud would say, 'If you've nothing to add, shut up.' And the unwritten law that once this bowler is running in, shut up. "I won't name names but one or two very, very seasoned commentators have never mastered it, and I know that down in the edit suite they're swearing.' Adding: "The trick with all of it is to make the people you're talking to think they are sat next to you. Oh, and have a bit of fun. I ain't sitting here for seven hours being miserable.'
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Hannah Hampton admits throwing Spain counterpart's water bottle into crowd
Chelsea stopper Hampton had England's own insider information written on a piece of paper taped to her arm – which proved crucial with stops from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati before Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick as the Lionesses retained the trophy. The 24-year-old admitted she took the opportunity to try to negate any impact Spain's penalty research might have, with Coll still saving efforts from Beth Mead and then captain Leah Williamson during the shoot-out, which England won 3-1. 🤷♂️ "I chucked her bottle into the English fans so she can't have it!" 🫢 "She was so confused and I was trying to not burst out laughing!" This is a sensational story from @HannahHampton_ on how she helped @Lionesses win the Euros! 🤣👏 — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) August 8, 2025 'The Spanish keeper had it on her bottle,' Hampton told talkSPORT. 'So I thought when she was going in goal I'll just pick it up and throw it into the English fans so she can't have it.' Hampton added: 'I never put it on a bottle because anyone can do that, so that is why I put it on my arm, and the TV caught that. 'It wasn't hard – when she has gone in the goal it (the bottle) is on its own isn't it? It is in a towel, you just pick it up. 'Mine is blank, but it has the same sponsors and stuff so I just put mine in there, chucked her one into the fans and she had an empty bottle, she was looking for where it is. 'She was walking back and I was walking the other way. She was so confused. 'I was trying so hard not to burst out laughing (because) I was like 'oh, I don't know where it has gone'…. but you have got to do something haven't you?' England had also come through a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Sweden, where both sides failed to convert spot-kicks at crucial moments – which Hampton described as 'traumatic' and 'horrendous'. However, the Chelsea keeper, who was named in UEFA's team of the tournament, felt much more relaxed ahead of the final showdown with Spain, which had ended 1-1 after extra-time in Basel. Congratulations, Hannah! 🤩 Hannah Hampton has been nominated for the 2025 Yachine Trophy, recognising the world's best female goalkeepers#ballondor — Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 7, 2025 'I was probably more comfortable in the fact that I knew we had practised penalties since that first one, so I knew we would put a few more in the back of the net,' Hampton said. 'Before the games we as a keeper group have meetings and we analyse every penalty that each individual from the opposing team has had – I think Alexia (Putellas) had 46 penalties we had to sit there and watch. 'You will watch it and pick out little things they do, whether they go one side or the other or have little subtleties in their run up or even their arm position. 'Then pressure penalties, where they tend to put them, you see all of that and then you see their run up and adapt in the moment to it.'
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Hannah Hampton admits throwing Spain counterpart's water bottle into crowd
Chelsea stopper Hampton had England's own insider information written on a piece of paper taped to her arm – which proved crucial with stops from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati before Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick as the Lionesses retained the trophy. The 24-year-old admitted she took the opportunity to try to negate any impact Spain's penalty research might have, with Coll still saving efforts from Beth Mead and then captain Leah Williamson during the shoot-out, which England won 3-1. 🤷♂️ "I chucked her bottle into the English fans so she can't have it!" 🫢 "She was so confused and I was trying to not burst out laughing!" This is a sensational story from @HannahHampton_ on how she helped @Lionesses win the Euros! 🤣👏 — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) August 8, 2025 'The Spanish keeper had it on her bottle,' Hampton told talkSPORT. 'So I thought when she was going in goal I'll just pick it up and throw it into the English fans so she can't have it.' Hampton added: 'I never put it on a bottle because anyone can do that, so that is why I put it on my arm, and the TV caught that. 'It wasn't hard – when she has gone in the goal it (the bottle) is on its own isn't it? It is in a towel, you just pick it up. 'Mine is blank, but it has the same sponsors and stuff so I just put mine in there, chucked her one into the fans and she had an empty bottle, she was looking for where it is. 'She was walking back and I was walking the other way. She was so confused. 'I was trying so hard not to burst out laughing (because) I was like 'oh, I don't know where it has gone'…. but you have got to do something haven't you?' England had also come through a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Sweden, where both sides failed to convert spot-kicks at crucial moments – which Hampton described as 'traumatic' and 'horrendous'. However, the Chelsea keeper, who was named in UEFA's team of the tournament, felt much more relaxed ahead of the final showdown with Spain, which had ended 1-1 after extra-time in Basel. Congratulations, Hannah! 🤩 Hannah Hampton has been nominated for the 2025 Yachine Trophy, recognising the world's best female goalkeepers#ballondor — Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 7, 2025 'I was probably more comfortable in the fact that I knew we had practised penalties since that first one, so I knew we would put a few more in the back of the net,' Hampton said. 'Before the games we as a keeper group have meetings and we analyse every penalty that each individual from the opposing team has had – I think Alexia (Putellas) had 46 penalties we had to sit there and watch. 'You will watch it and pick out little things they do, whether they go one side or the other or have little subtleties in their run up or even their arm position. 'Then pressure penalties, where they tend to put them, you see all of that and then you see their run up and adapt in the moment to it.'
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Hannah Hampton admits throwing Spain counterpart's water bottle into crowd
Chelsea stopper Hampton had England's own insider information written on a piece of paper taped to her arm – which proved crucial with stops from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati before Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick as the Lionesses retained the trophy. The 24-year-old admitted she took the opportunity to try to negate any impact Spain's penalty research might have, with Coll still saving efforts from Beth Mead and then captain Leah Williamson during the shoot-out, which England won 3-1. 🤷♂️ "I chucked her bottle into the English fans so she can't have it!" 🫢 "She was so confused and I was trying to not burst out laughing!" This is a sensational story from @HannahHampton_ on how she helped @Lionesses win the Euros! 🤣👏 — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) August 8, 2025 'The Spanish keeper had it on her bottle,' Hampton told talkSPORT. 'So I thought when she was going in goal I'll just pick it up and throw it into the English fans so she can't have it.' Hampton added: 'I never put it on a bottle because anyone can do that, so that is why I put it on my arm, and the TV caught that. 'It wasn't hard – when she has gone in the goal it (the bottle) is on its own isn't it? It is in a towel, you just pick it up. 'Mine is blank, but it has the same sponsors and stuff so I just put mine in there, chucked her one into the fans and she had an empty bottle, she was looking for where it is. 'She was walking back and I was walking the other way. She was so confused. 'I was trying so hard not to burst out laughing (because) I was like 'oh, I don't know where it has gone'…. but you have got to do something haven't you?' England had also come through a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Sweden, where both sides failed to convert spot-kicks at crucial moments – which Hampton described as 'traumatic' and 'horrendous'. However, the Chelsea keeper, who was named in UEFA's team of the tournament, felt much more relaxed ahead of the final showdown with Spain, which had ended 1-1 after extra-time in Basel. Congratulations, Hannah! 🤩 Hannah Hampton has been nominated for the 2025 Yachine Trophy, recognising the world's best female goalkeepers#ballondor — Lionesses (@Lionesses) August 7, 2025 'I was probably more comfortable in the fact that I knew we had practised penalties since that first one, so I knew we would put a few more in the back of the net,' Hampton said. 'Before the games we as a keeper group have meetings and we analyse every penalty that each individual from the opposing team has had – I think Alexia (Putellas) had 46 penalties we had to sit there and watch. 'You will watch it and pick out little things they do, whether they go one side or the other or have little subtleties in their run up or even their arm position. 'Then pressure penalties, where they tend to put them, you see all of that and then you see their run up and adapt in the moment to it.'
