Agent reveals ‘exactly what’ Man Utd and Arsenal target ‘wants’ amid talk of £85m transfer

According to the player’s agent, reported Man Utd and Arsenal target Victor Osimhen did not want to leave Serie A side Napoli during the summer. Osimhen signed for the Italian outfit ahead of the 2020/21 campaign for a fee of up to £70m. The Nigeria international netted ten goals during his debut season and he…

‘They’re big lads’ – Kearney excited to play off Henshaw and Payne pairing

IN A SIGN of the times and the task at hand, Joe Schmidt has selected Ireland’s biggest centre partnership of the modern era for Saturday’s Test against South Africa. Fullback Rob Kearney acknowledges that Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne will bring a new dimension to the national team’s back play, but established habits will continue…

Wolves caretaker pleased to have ‘some longevity’, hints at adding ex-Watford boss to staff

Caretaker manager Steve Davis has welcomed the clarity at Wolves after it was confirmed that he will remain in charge until the new year. The 57-year-old will keep his current role until 2023 after QPR head coach Michael Beale decided against moving to Molineux.  Beale said: “One thing’s for sure is Wolves are a fantastic…

Man Utd: Evra makes Maguire transfer claim; ‘begs’ supporters to give defender ‘a chance’

Patrice Evra has backed Harry Maguire to shine for Man Utd when he returns to action and he wants the club’s supporters to “give him a chance”. Maguire finds himself in a difficult situation at Man Utd. His form declined last term and he is now down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag. The…

Quade Cooper happy just ‘holding pads’ as swagger is lost with his starting jersey

WHILE MICHAEL CHEIKA Will be treading on familiar personal territory this week, Quade Cooper, professionally, is wading through some uncharted water. When Cooper was in Dublin this time last year, he spoke of the Wallabies focusing on their own game, improving his own offering and even a little about how the team was gelling under…

England boss Wiegman calls up Maya Le Tissier, Katie Robinson for Japan, Norway friendlies

Man Utd defender Maya Le Tissier and Brighton’s Katie Robinson have received their first England call-ups for November’s friendlies against Japan and Norway. Sarina Wiegman’s 25-player squad also sees a return for United striker Alessia Russo, who missed the 2-1 win over the United States and 0-0 draw against Czech Republic in October through injury….

Michael D, BOD and ROG – Tributes to ‘thorough gentleman’ Jack Kyle

Click:A36001-44 PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins, Brian O’Driscoll and Ronan O’Gara have led the tributes to Irish rugby giant Jack Kyle who died today aged 88. President Higgins said: “Jack Kyle will be fondly remembered as one of our greatest ever rugby players and sportspeople, who played with such distinction for Ireland and the Lions. “He…