Leicester ‘set to reject Manchester United’s £70million bid for star defender’

Manchester United’s £70million offer for Harry Maguire will be rejected as it falls short of Leicester’s valuation, PA understands. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to add an elite-level centre-back, with the Old Trafford club targeting the England defender just as they did last summer. However, Leicester do not want to sell Maguire and are under no financial pressure to let the 26-year-old leave the King Power Stadium. Manchester City are also reportedly interested in the former Sheffield United and Hull...

Newcastle United owner’s retail chief quits Sports Direct

One of Mike Ashley’s chief lieutenants has quit Sports Direct after 28 years working for the retail tycoon. Karen Byers, whom the billionaire called the person who “runs Sports Direct”, was described by insiders as the “glue that holds it all together”. Her decision to leave with immediate effect was announced to senior store staff and area managers on Monday morning in a conference call, according to sources at the business. Mr Ashley told PA she would be welcome back,...

Sick trolls cause Adidas Arsenal kit social media stunt to backfire horrifically

Sportswear corporation Adidas has launched an investigation after a social media stunt to launch the new Arsenal football kit was used by sick trolls to spread abusive jokes and racist messages which ended up trending globally. The new Arsenal Football Club kit deal with Adidas is worth a reported £300 million. The much anticipated launch of the kit harking back to the last time the brands had a partnership 25 years ago was always going to involve some big and...

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