Arsenal transfer news: Gunners discuss Victor Osimhen with Galatasaray amid Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri talks - Paper Talk

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Victor Osimhen's availability has been raised between Arsenal and Galatasaray amid discussions regarding the Turkish club's interest in Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri - The Telegraph

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Super League: Leaders Leeds Rhinos suffer first home defeat of season as Leigh Leopards claim surprise 20-16 win at Headingley

Innes Senior scored twice as Leigh Leopards inflicted a first home defeat of the season on Betfred Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos by winning 20-16 at Headingley.

Wing Senior went over twice in the first half after team-mate Josh Charnley's effort had cancelled out Ryan Hall's opener for Leeds, for whom Brodie Croft also touched down before the break.

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Rangers' Derek McInnes admits Rangers 'not ready' to compete in Europa League as dismal winless run continues

Derek McInnes admitted Rangers are "not ready" to compete at Europa League level.

The Ibrox side drew the second leg of their third qualifying round tie against Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-1 at Ibrox, but crashed out 3-2 on aggregate.

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Super League: Warrington Wolves 30-10 York Knights: Teenager Irwin shines for Wire

Betfred Super League

Warrington (18) 30

Tries: Thewlis, Stone, Irwin, Walker, Lindop Goals: Irwin 5

York (10) 10

Tries: McShane, Bennison Goals: Bennison

Warrington Wolves' teenage sensation Ewan Irwin dazzled as Sam Burgess' men beat York Knights at the Halliwell Jones Stadium to turn up the heat in the race for a top-two finish.

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Cincinnati Open: Jack Draper beaten by Martin Landaluce in first round after blowing six set-point chances to level match

Jack Draper lost 6-3 7-5 to Martin Landaluce in the first round of the Cincinnati Open after blowing six set-point chances to level the match.

Little more than a week on from a first-round defeat in Montreal on his return from injury, Draper was once more unable to maintain a consistent level as he succumbed to the Spaniard.

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Super League receive investment offer from Australia's National Rugby League as part of 'recapitalisation project'

Super League have received an investment offer from the Australia Rugby League Commission (ARLC) which governs the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia.

Conversations have long been occurring between Australia's governing body and Europe's, with a formal offer now having been received.

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Leicester City for sale: Thai owners King Power put club on market for more than £200m

Thai owners King Power are seeking to sell Leicester City for more than £200m. 

The former Premier League champions engaged with Citibank to sound out potential buyers, it was reported last month.

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Anthony Taylor interview: Former Premier League referee on impact of abuse and future of VAR

England's most senior referee says fans, the media, players and former referees need to "look at themselves" and stop the ritualistic abuse of match officials which is too often "unacceptable", warning it could cause the trickle of talent for the future to dry up.

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Man Utd: Michael Carrick will keep pushing new transfer signings this summer

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is determined to keep pushing to improve his squad this summer.

Carrick is about to begin his first full Premier League campaign in charge at Old Trafford.

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Wesley Fofana is handling online hate for 'amazing' Chelsea future

Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season - but now he believes stability will lead to an "amazing" Chelsea future.

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