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• Michael Carrick's former player Hayden Hackney is DESPERATE to join Everton - despite interest from Man United and Tottenham2 June 2026, 4:11 pm
  Hayden Hackney plays as a deep-lying playmaker and David Moyes wants his team to continue progressing as a possession-based team.
  
• England's World Cup squad numbers are leaked - dropping big hints over Thomas Tuchel's starting XI in a number of key positions2 June 2026, 4:10 pm
  The Three Lions are in a group with Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the USA this summer, and will have high hopes of ending 60 years of hurt.
  
• Chelsea star Alejandro Garnacho shows off his huge new 'Joker' back tattoo - after going under the needle in sessions that cost THOUSANDS2 June 2026, 4:06 pm
  Chelsea star Garnacho, 21, has lots of artwork on his body, with many of his tattoos inspired by pop culture and his faith.
  
• Chelsea transfer briefing: Latest on Morgan Rogers and Jarrod Bowen interest, the two positions top of Blues' list, Enzo Fernandez update, the midfielders on club's radar, why Marc Cucurella could be sold and two players shown the door2 June 2026, 4:00 pm
  After missing out on European football, Chelsea are working to ensure it does not happen again and know how crucial it is that they don't make mistakes in this transfer window.
  
• Fulham confirm departure of Marco Silva as he closes in on agreement to become Jose Mourinho's replacement at Benfica2 June 2026, 3:41 pm
  SIMON JONES: The Cottagers have offered the 48-year-old a contract renewal which he is yet to accept.
  
• 'But that's his job! Babies!': Roy Keane reprises his best no-nonsense one-liners in brilliant new Sky Bet World Cup advert2 June 2026, 3:00 pm
  The Manchester United legend has endeared himself to the public with his witty one-liners down the years - and his 'big baby' tag stands out more than most.
  
• 'I don't miss treading on eggshells': Gary Lineker insists he has no regrets about losing his £1.3m-a-year Match of the Day job as BBC gear up for 'work from home' World Cup2 June 2026, 2:58 pm
  It has been over a year since Lineker left the BBC, where he had worked as a presenter for 26 years, after he posted on Instagram about Zionism featuring a rat that ignited an antisemitism row.
  
• Former Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate emerges as top summer target for incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho2 June 2026, 2:55 pm
  Madrid had pulled away from talks for Konate at the end of last year after previously signing his teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
  
• Kenny Dalglish has cancer: Liverpool legend, 75, confirms he is undergoing treatment after inadvertently revealing diagnosis in a social media slip-up2 June 2026, 2:47 pm
  The Liverpool legend, 75, posted on social media: 'As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.'
  
• Swiss World Cup star stopped from flying to America while he waited at the airport after dramatic visa U-turn2 June 2026, 1:38 pm
  Embolo and his teammates were due to fly from Zurich around lunchtime local time on Tuesday. They are headed to Los Angeles before going to a World Cup camp in San Diego.
  
• Arsenal among THREE Premier League clubs keeping tabs on 18-year-old Bayer Leverkusen winger - with the youngster tipped to make a 'big impact' at this summer's World Cup2 June 2026, 1:05 pm
  Leverkusen sold the Bosnia international to Red Bull Salzburg last year but, after an impressive season, took up their option to buy him back this summer for £7million.
  
• PREMIER LEAGUE END OF SEASON REPORT CARD: Which FOUR sides scored an F? Who simply 'must improve'? And which team finishes top of the class?2 June 2026, 1:04 pm
  With the Premier League season done and dusted, it's time to reflect on the campaigns of all 20 top flight sides - from the good, to the bad, to the ugly. And ugly it was for some.
  
• Barcelona tell Man United they will only pay half-price £13m for Marcus Rashford - leaving him and outcast keeper Andre Onana ready to return for pre-season training in Manchester2 June 2026, 1:03 pm
  Marcus Rashford has reported to England's World Cup camp with the clock ticking down on his dream of a permanent move to Barcelona.
  
• Liverpool locked in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot as manager - with ex-Bournemouth boss the front-runner to get the job2 June 2026, 1:02 pm
  Fellow ex-Cherries man Richard Hughes, the sporting director, is leading talks and favours Iraola due to his high-intensity, exciting playing style.
  
• Jamie Carragher reveals his fears over Liverpool's 'unproven' manager-in-waiting Andoni Iraola - and why he advised Chelsea NOT to hire him2 June 2026, 11:45 am
  The Reds sacked Arne Slot on Saturday, a year after the Dutchman lifted the Premier League title, following a difficult campaign where they lost 20 matches in all competitions.