Man United boost as fresh update emerges on Leeds’ pursuit of £25m-rated Watford player
Yesterday reports in France claimed that Leeds are close to reaching an agreement with the Championship club over a deal for the 24-year-old.
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Germany drought: River Rhine water levels could fall to critical low
Water levels on the Rhine River could reach a critically low point in the coming days, German officials said Wednesday, making it increasingly difficult to transport goods — including coal and gasoline — as drought and an energy crisis grip Europe.
Football rumours: Chelsea waiting on Frenkie de Jong to approve deal
Chelsea are confident they have beaten Manchester United to Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong but they still need to persuade the Netherlands international to leave Spain, according to the Times. The 25-year-old reportedly wants to stay with the LaLiga club – but if he is forced to move the paper says he is thought to prefer the opportunity to play Champions League football with the Blues.
Serena says goodbye to Canada after defeat to Bencic
Serena Williams, who said this week she will soon call time on her storied tennis career, departed the WTA Toronto Masters for the last time Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
Adrien Rabiot is not the player Manchester United want him to be
Manchester United fans were keen to watch PSV play Monaco in the third qualifying round of the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday. The fanbase had not become Dutch or French football aficionados, merely the game had 'consequences' for United.
'Goodbye Toronto': Serena Williams bids farewell to Canada after defeat by Belinda Bencic
Serena Williams, who said this week she will soon call time on her storied tennis career, departed the WTA Toronto Masters for the last time Wednesday with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
Fulham sign Issa Diop from West Ham United
Fulham FC have signed French defender Issa Diop from West Ham United, both Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who signed a five-year deal, played 26 games, scored one goal and made two assists for West Ham last season.
Even In Victory Belinda Bencic Feels Serena Williams's Aura
Serena Williams may be in the home stretch of her career, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion's aura remains, Switzerland's Belinda Bencic said Wednesday. "You can feel her presence everywhere. She has that aura ...whether you like it or not you are intimidated, you are scared," said Bencic, who nevertheless managed to quell her emotions and beat Williams 6-2, 6-4 in the former world number one's final match at the WTA Toronto Masters.