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Southampton want £100m for Dibling – Thursday’s gossip

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Tyler Dibling, Jadon Sancho and Alexander Isak, who is in demand, were given a £100 million contract by Southampton.

Tyler Dibling, 19, a Tottenham and Manchester City player, is wanted by href=”https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/southampton” class=”ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0″> class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Southampton and will demand more than £100 million. (Telegraph)

This summer, href=”https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united” class=”ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0″> class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Newcastle hope a £30 million offer will tempt the Premier League leaders to sell Liverpool and England defender Jarell Quansah, 22. (Times subscription)

Arsenal have suggested that Hugo Ekitike, 22, a 22-year-old French striker, could replace Newcastle’s 25-year-old Sweden forward Alexander Isak, who is valued at £150 million by the Magpies (Sun) at the club.

After Isak turned down their initial offer, Newcastle have put their contract negotiations on hold. (Caught Offside)

In response to Liverpool‘s interest, Bournemouth will hold a week-long discussion regarding the prospects of 21-year-old Hungary defender Milos Kerkez and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Teamtalk)

England winger Jadon Sancho, 25, who is currently out on loan at Chelsea, wants to play in the Bundesliga again. Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are both interested in joining, according to his “dream.” (German) (Bild)

Chelsea are weighing whether to permanently sign Sancho before selling him, as they are required to do with Sancho’s purchase from Manchester United. Football Insider

This summer, Chelsea and Real Madrid want to sign Bournemouth‘s 19-year-old Spain defender Dean Huijsen. (Sports) in Spanish

If Real Madrid wants to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Fifa Club World Cup, which begins on June 14th, then Liverpool can still pay him a fee. However, his contract expires on June 30th. (Mail subscription)

.com/sport/football/teams/everton” class=”ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0″>Everton, Tottenham, and .com/sport/football/teams/west-ham-united” class=”ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0″>West Ham are closely monitoring 17-year-old Chris Rigg, a midfielder for the England Under-19s at .com/sport/football/teams/sunderland” class=”ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0″>Sunderland. (Sky Sports)

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Raducanu loses in Miami after medical treatment

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World No. 4 Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Raducanu to clinch her place in the Miami Open’s encouraging run.

The 22-year-old Briton leveled the game before American Pegula clinically regained control to win 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-2 despite needing medical care.

Raducanu had her best tennis playing in the second set since winning the US Open at the age of 20 as a teenager.

Before calling the doctor, the world number 60 had a 5-2 lead and four set points in the eighth game.

It was remarkable how Raducanu fought and showed fortitude to win the second set.

Pegula, one of the most consistent competitors on the WTA Tour, showed why she could not see the plan through.

Pegula, the US Open’s runner-up, said, “It was tough.” I merely wanted to jump on her in the third set and emerge extremely strong and quickly.

On Friday, the 31-year-old will face Philippine teenager Alexandra Eala in the semi-finals.

Raducanu demonstrates her leadership ability.

Since her dazzling victory in New York more than three years ago, questions have been posed frequently about Raducanu’s physical and mental resilience.

A number of injuries hampered Raducanu’s progress and the pressure of scrutiny made it difficult for her to make the full-time tour debut.

Issues have persisted.

Raducanu has been targeted by a stalker, dealt with a back injury, and had her trusted coach Nick Cavaday take a leave during the testing start of the season.

She reaffirmed her resolve to compete with the best in the world with her guts and ability in Miami.

On her way to the quarter-finals of a WTA 1000 event for the first time, despite losing to Pegula, she still managed eye-catching victories over top-20 rivals Emma Navarro and Amanda Anisimova.

Raducanu will also find it very satisfying to know that next week she will be back in the top 50 of the WTA.

For the first time since her US Open triumph, she collected four victories in a row, which was another indication of her progress.

Pegula is pushed all the way by Raducanu.

With a more secluded play, Raducanu found success in Miami, which gave her more room to play.

Raducanu and Slovak coach Vladimir Platenik had a trial partnership before the competition, so Raducanu requested advice from some well-known faces.

Mark Petchey, a well-known player in British tennis who assisted Raducanu in her teenage years, became her long-time confidante Jane O’Donoghue and Yutaka Nakamura, a fitness instructor.

With her clean ball-striking and sharp movement, Raducanu claimed the set-up made it possible for her to be “authentic” and “express” herself on court.

Raducanu lost the opening set thanks to Pegula’s strong groundstrokes, which produced few errors.

However, Raducanu found her play to be inspiring because of how good it was.

As the second set progressed, she quickly earned her reward with an early break as the momentum changed, adopting a more aggressive strategy.

When Raducanu complained of dizziness and was unable to balance with the double break, it appeared as though she was waiting when she had finished her treatment.

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Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese set to call election ‘imminently’

As the May 17 deadline for electing a new parliament quickly approaches, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declares that he intends to hold an election “imminently.”

I can foresee that it will occur in May. And it will be called pretty soon, Albanese said on Thursday on Triple M radio.

“I won’t call it right away, but I will call it soon.” He said, “I believe Australians want to get on with it.”

According to separate reports from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian newspapers, Albanese is scheduled to visit Governor-General Sam Mostyn’s Canberra on Friday to call the election.

To dissolve parliament and hold general elections, Albanese must be given Mostyn’s permission as governor-general of the United Kingdom, King Charles’s representative.

Although Albanese’s office has not yet made any comments on the claim, The Australian reported that the election would take place on May 3.

In light of the rising living expenses, Albanese’s Labor Party has put forth a number of measures to appease voters.

A person making an average income would be eligible for a 268-Australian-dollar ($170) tax cut in the fiscal year ending June 2027 and a 536-Australian-dollar ($338) cut the following year.

Although welcome, the tax relief, which was implemented during the current fiscal year, was only 1, 654 Australian dollars ($1, 044).

The Liberal-National coalition’s leader, Peter Dutton, made his pre-election promises that the government would reduce the fuel excise tax by half, calling it a “real, immediate relief” that could save single-car families 750 Australian dollars ($473) over the course of a year.

Miley Cyrus reveals first look at her highly anticipated ‘pop opera’ in sensational new trailer

Miley Cyrus, a popular artist, has given the first official look at Something Beautiful, a upcoming visual album. The high-end, high-energy trailer teases a “unique visual experience.”

Something Beautiful marks Miley’s ninth studio album and first major attempt at a visual album(Image: X)

Pop artist Miley Cyrus dropped the first trailer for her highly anticipated visual album and it was just as bold and glamorous as the icon herself. The visual studio album entitled, Something Beautiful, marks a genre-defying moment for the artist and her first major attempt at a visual album.

Miley has been teasing the new project since last year, confirming that her upcoming studio album would be accompanied by a film for the first time. On March 25, fans finally got a glimpse of the much talked about film when the artist posted the first official trailer on her socials. And it featured all the attitude, high-art and otherworldly atmosphere you’d expect from Miley’s first visual album.

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The minute-and-a-half-long trailer makes a bold promise: that this visual album will be “a unique visual experience fuelled by fantasy”. Set to electronic beats and a high-energy sample of new music from the artist, the project claims to be “a one of a kind pop opera from the mind of Miley Cyrus.”

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Miley’s film features archival couture from Mugler and other big name designers(Image: INSTAGRAM)

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Miley confirmed that the studio album, which will include 13 original songs, will be released on May 30 and will be followed by a visual film, which will have its own theatrical release in June 2025, in an Instagram post that came with the trailer release.

What can moviegoers expect, though? Miley appears in a number of high-glamorous locations in Los Angeles in the trailer. Miley is seen writhing on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in all her glory, covered in crocodile tears, sporting big hair, bold looks, and body glitter.

And as you would expect from any pop opera helmed by Miley, the beauty and fashion is impeccable. According to Miley’s Instagram post, the visual narrative features “archival Thierry Mugler couture, Jean Paul Gaultier, custom Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa.”

Even fashion icons were excited by the exceptional couture Easter eggs scattered through the trailer. Miley’s Instagram post elicited a rare single-word comment from the formidable supermodel Naomi Campbell: “BEAUTIFUL”.

Shot of Miley in a gown from the Something Beautiful trailer
Miley confirmed she drew inspiration from Pink Floyd for her Something Beautiful(Image: X)

Something Beautiful is a follow-up to the singer’s 2023 LP Endless Summer Vacation, and she has been teasing for months that this will be a particularly special project for her. In November 2024, Miley teased her thinking and inspiration in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. She revealed that she drew particular inspiration from Pink Floyd’s iconic visual album The Wall. “My idea was making The Wall, but with a better wardrobe and more glamorous and filled with pop culture,” she said.

Miley referred to the upcoming album as “hypnotizing and glamorous.” It’s a concept album, she continues, “that attempts to use music to somewhat ameliorate a sick culture.”

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Buyer of Hairy Biker Dave’s final ride shares heartbreaking reason for £16,000 purchase

Si Harrison purchased Dave Myers’ beloved BSA Goldstar for £16,000 during an auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, West Midlands, which hasn’t been used much since the filming of the movie.

Si King and Dave Myers (right) are pictured during one of their final shows(Image: PA)

A man has expressed his joy to buy Dave Myers’ last motorbike for £16,000.

Si Harrison purchased the BSA Goldstar when it went under the hammer at the National Motorcycle Museum near Solihull, West Midlands on Wednesday. The grey and black motorcycle famously featured in the BBC’s The Hairy Bikers Go West, which was the last series made by the popular TV chef duo Si King and the late Dave who died aged 66 of cancer in February last year.

Si was Dave’s close friend, and his passing “absolutely devastated” him. So he purchased the wheels as a bike, and Dave’s legacy “means a lot to” him. On Dave Day, when the biking community gathers across the nation to raise money in the chef’s memory, Si plans to ride the BSA Goldstar. More than 20 000 people traveled from London to Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, last year to raise £127, 000.

And now Si hopes to ride Dave’s BSA Goldstar when the community gathers this year to repeat the journey. He told the BBC: “We’ve been such good mates and the news of Dave’s passing was absolutely devastating. I couldn’t think of a bike that I’d rather be on, and the idea of riding in Dave Day meant so much to me.”

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BSA Gold Star
The BSA Gold Star was the last bike ridden by Dave(Image: Red Marlin / SWNS)

Dave, himself from Barrow-in-Furness, found fame alongside his friend Si as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo The Hairy Bikers – their last show together was broadcast shortly after Dave’s death. Until it was sold, the bike was displayed at the National Motorcycle Museum, alongside a life-size cut-out of the pair, as well as Dave’s riding gear.

Lilian Myers, the presenter’s widow, said after the auction that she was “absolutely happy to see this bike being loved,” adding that Dave will certainly be as delighted as the person who purchased it. I’m delighted that Dave’s bike has found a new home and raised money for three very worthwhile causes dear to his heart. I hope the new owner will enjoy riding it as much as Dave did, making their own memories to treasure. It’s a special motorbike with some special memories.

According to Lilian, the funds will now be donated to South Cumbria’s CancerCare North Lancashire &amp and NSPCC Childline.

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Director of the National Motorcycle Museum, James Hewing, expressed his delight in participating in the auction of his beloved BSA Gold Star.