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An opening bid of £55m from Manchester United for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo is likely to be rejected, as the Bees value their 25-year-old forward at over £60m. The offer includes £45m guaranteed plus £10m in potential bonuses. Despite the initial setback, Manchester United remain in talks with Brentford, who are receptive to offers for Mbeumo.

The stakes are high at the French Open as Iga Swiatek puts her pursuit of a fourth straight title on the line against world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The second semi-final will then see French sensation Lois Boisson continue her unexpected journey against Coco Gauff.

Spurs open to Saudi interest in Son
Saudi Pro League clubs are set to target Tottenham's Son Heung-min later in the summer transfer window, the Daily Mail reports.
The 32-year-old is soon entering the final year of his contract and having previously turned down offers from Saudi clubs, Spurs may be willing to listen to offers unless he extends his deal further.

MARTIN CONFIRMED AS NEW RANGERS HEAD COACH
Scottish Premiership club Rangers on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former Southampton boss Russell Martin as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

The 39-year-old guided Southampton to promotion to the Premier League last year but was sacked in December following one win from their first 16 games. The club were subsequently relegated.

Rangers finished last season under the caretaker management of former captain Barry Ferguson, having dismissed Philippe Clement in February.

DJOKOVIC OUTLASTS ZVEREV
24-TIME GRAND SLAM WINNER NOVAK DJOKOVIC WILL FACE WORLD NUMBER ONE JANNIK SINNER IN THE SEMI-FINAL AT THE FRENCH OPEN AFTER BATTLING PAST THIRD SEED ALEXANDER ZVEREV, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony is to take on an official role with motorsport's governing body the FIA on young driver development.

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year, while NBA star Stephen Curry has moved up to second.

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has filed a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot after it was reported that a woman threatened him with a false pregnancy claim.

Liverpool are expected to trigger Jeremie Frimpong's €35m (£29.5m) release clause.

Talks are progressing well for the Reds to sign Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, with the 24-year-old wanting the move to Anfield.

AUSTRALIAN TENNIS PLAYER NICK KYRGIOS WILL APPEAR AT THE FRENCH OPEN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2017, COMPETING IN THE MEN'S DOUBLES ALONGSIDE COMPATRIOT JORDAN THOMPSON.

THE 30-YEAR-OLD APPEARED ON A LIST OF COMPETITORS FOR ROLAND GARROS, WHICH STARTS MAY 25TH

FINALIST AT WIMBLEDON IN 2022, KYRGIOS HAS ENDURED AN INJURY-HIT CAREER AND HARDLY PLAYED IN 2023 AND 2024.

HE RETURNED TO THE TOUR AT THE START OF 2025, BUT LAST PLAYED IN MARCH.

KYRGIOS WON THE DOUBLES AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN THREE YEARS AGO WITH THANASI KOKKINAKIS