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Daily Mirror
25 minutes ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Liverpool transfer stance on Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace face two options
Liverpool have been offered encouragement in their pursuit of Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi after the England international made his stance clear on his future Liverpool are interested in Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi - but only if the price is right. The England international is ready to leave Selhurst Park this summer. Guehi, 24, has just one year left on his deal with the FA Cup winners and is attracting attention from a number of Premier League clubs. Both the Reds and Arsenal are admirers, while Newcastle United have a long-standing interest. Liverpool have agreed a deal to sell Jarrell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £30million. The England Under-21 international made 25 appearances in all competitions last term, but only made five Premier League starts, with only one of those - at Ipswich on opening day - coming before the title had been won. Quansah, currently with the England Under-21s at the European Championships in Slovakia, will complete his move to Germany when his participation at the tournament is over. Liverpool bosses are keen for Quansah to go and get regular football, which will be on offer under new Bayer boss Erik ten Hag, with the Warrington-born defender set to replace Jonathan Tah, who joined Bayern Munich. Interestingly, Liverpool have negotiated a buy-back clause in the deal. But it leaves the champions, who have already splashed a potential British record £116m on Florian Wirtz and a further £29m apiece on Jeremie Frimpong and Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili - with £40m Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez to come - actively looking to bolster their centre-back ranks. With Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk both in situ as the club's first choice partnership, the priority is a young centre-back with high potential. It has been a similar case in each of the last two summers, with Chelsea's Levi Colwill targeted in 2023 after impressing on loan at Brighton, and Leny Yoro emerging last summer before joining Manchester United. Dean Huijsen was of interest this summer before heading to Real Madrid for £50m instead. However, Guehi offers an intriguing alternative. While he doesn't exactly fit the mould of a young centre-back - given he turns 25 next month, boasts a wealth of Premier League experience and is already a senior England international - the Reds are keeping an eye on developments with the ex-Chelsea man. Given his quality, leadership capabilities, homegrown status and the uncertainty of Konate's long-term future - his contract is up next summer too - he certainly fits the bill. Much of whether he ends up at Anfield will depend on Palace. They rejected four offers from Newcastle last summer, with figures hitting in excess of £60m. That's a number Liverpool don't want to go to - particularly with the prospect of getting him for nothing in 12 months time. With an extension very unlikely, Palace must either sell now or face losing him for nothing in 2026. The Eagles are negotiating a deal with Sporting Lisbon - potentially heading towards the £40m mark - for Ousmane Diomande as a potential replacement, but head coach Oliver Glasner wouldn't mind having both available as they look to balance the Premier League and European football next season. As such, Palace and Guehi are waiting to see what offers come their way. And while Guehi is understood to be keen on a move to the champions, he's also aware that he needs to be playing regularly ahead of the World Cup next summer. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
25 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brit 'devastated' after being kicked out of holiday hotspot for his face tattoos
Jordan Howman, 34, said his £3,000 holiday was ruined when he was pulled aside at Dubai Airport and had his passport confiscated before being sent back to the UK - for having face tattoos A Brit said he was left "devastated" after he was kicked out of Dubai and forced to ditch his dream £3,000 holiday because of his face tattoos. Jordan Howman, 34, landed at Dubai International Airport last Wednesday for a dream week-long holiday with his fiancée Theresa, 38, and daughter Kaic, 16, when immigration officers took him aside and ended up confiscating his passport. The 34-year-old plasterer, from Crewe, said he had "worked his ass off" to save up for the five day trip and had hoped to see the United Arab Emirates, which he called his "favourite country in the world". Jordan claimed that his dream holiday ended at the airport as after six hours of being held, immigration officers sent him packing "because of his face tattoos". The 34-year-old got the geometric cubes tattooed on his face around eight or nine years ago alongside words like 'blessed', 'family' and 'crazy life' and said it has never caused problems during his previous two visits to Dubai, he says. Jordan said: "My missus has been crying her eyes out. It has absolutely devastated me. I feel like I've been massively discriminated against. There's no law against face tattoos - there's nothing like that. "I'm a lovely lad, I get on with anyone. It's made me feel absolutely rubbish. I'm not allowed in a country because of the way I look. It's properly, massively affected me. It was my favourite country, but this has absolutely ruined it. Now I'll never go again. I've lost all of my money because of a pattern on my face." The UAE has become a popular spot for wealthy British expats and holidaymakers seeking sunshine but the emirates' strict social rules has proved to be a problem for many foreign visitors. Jordan's Emirates airline flight landed at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, June 11, morning at 7.30am. He said: "It was my third trip to Dubai. I'd had no problems all the other times. But this time, as we got in, I scanned my passport and was just about to go through security when an airport worker pulled us aside. "We were about to put our hand luggage on the conveyor belt when the man said: 'Follow me'." After taking Mr Howman aside, the man allegedly asked if he'd had his passport stamped, before taking it from him. Jordan said: "Then he snatched my passport out of my hand. "There had been nowhere to stamp it - we'd used the electronic gates. It was just an excuse to get the passport out of my hand." After being held in a waiting room for over four hours, the Brit was transferred to immigration at around 12am, he said. By this time, his family had reached their five star Anantara hotel. He called his partner and she got a taxi to the airport but he said "they wouldn't let me see her" and she got a taxi back to the hotel, costing a total of £250. Jordan said he was not given his passport back for some time which was "terrifying". He said: "A woman came and took me upstairs to immigration, where they said: 'He's not coming in because of his face tattoos - you're not coming in because of the way you look.' One of the staff behind the desk said a more senior immigration officer made the decision, saying I was not to enter Dubai and that I must leave the country immediately." At 2.30pm, Mr Howman was put on another Emirates flight heading back to the UK. He said: "They sent me on a flight back to Manchester. It was only when I landed that I got my passport back. Friday morning was the first time I got to see my daughter, over Facetime." The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai have been approached for comment. Dubai Airports was also contacted for comment.
South Wales Guardian
25 minutes ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
O'Brien working back from the Arc with Los Angeles
Last year's Irish Derby winner went to Royal Ascot unbeaten in two starts this year and was sent off the 13-8 favourite for the 10-furlong feature on Wednesday after registering the third Group One of his career in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month. However, he could only finish fifth, beaten seven lengths behind impressive winner Ombudsman, with trainer Aidan O'Brien now inclined to freshen up his leading middle-distance performer before returning to Paris in the autumn, where he was third 12 months ago. O'Brien said: 'He's going to have a little break now and he'll come back for an Arc prep and then go to the Arc. 'The 10 furlongs was always going to be a bit tight for him and he's always been a mile-and-a-half horse. He stayed at 10 as it suited us to stick there for now. 'He'll have something like the Royal Whip or something at the Curragh (August 16) on the way to the Arc.'
See - Sada Elbalad
26 minutes ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt's FM, Pakistani Counterpart Hold Talks on Regional Tensions in Istanbul
Ahmed Emam Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Badr Abdelatty, held a meeting on Sunday with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Istanbul. During the meeting, Abdelatty praised the positive momentum in bilateral relations between Egypt and Pakistan, highlighting the increasing frequency of high-level engagements in recent months. He also commended the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the two nations within regional and international organizations, as well as their shared positions on key global issues. The two ministers also exchanged views on the escalating regional tensions, particularly the ongoing military confrontation between Israel and Iran. Both sides expressed deep concern over the situation, warning that the continued escalation risks fueling further instability and insecurity across the region. Abdelatty affirmed the urgent need to halt military escalation and emphasized the importance of pursuing political and diplomatic pathways to contain the crisis. He underlined the necessity of preventing the region from sliding into a cycle of violence and conflict. The talks concluded with a mutual agreement on the importance of maintaining close consultation and coordination in the coming period, in order to effectively address current challenges and support efforts to de-escalate regional tensions. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Powys County Times
26 minutes ago
- Politics
- Powys County Times
PM urges Britons to contact Foreign Office for Israel evacuation flights
The Prime Minister has urged British nationals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to make contact with the Foreign Office as it prepares for an evacuation flight early next week. It comes after the US attacked three nuclear sites in Iran overnight and Tehran then launched a ballistic missile barrage against Israel. Speaking to Sky News, Sir Keir Starmer said: 'I urge all citizens to make contact with the Foreign Office so that we can facilitate whatever support is needed.' He added that the Government will help evacuate British citizens on charter flights 'as soon as we can'. Sir Keir said: 'Well for British citizens, we've been saying for some time to register their presence. 'And so far as Israel is concerned, just as soon as we can get charter flights off, we will do so.' The UK is preparing a flight to transport vulnerable British nationals and their dependants out of Israel and the OPTs early next week. British nationals in Israel and the OPTs should register their presence to receive the latest updates and register their interest in the… — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) June 22, 2025 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has continued to urge British nationals to register their details and interest in evacuation flights, the first of which it said will take off early next week. It said further flights 'will be considered depending on demand and the latest security situation'. According to the Israeli Government, some 22,000 tourists are seeking to board evacuation flights. It is unclear how many of these are UK citizens. British nationals who have already registered will automatically be contacted and provided with a link to the booking portal, the FCDO said. Those eligible for the flight will be expected to pay for their seat – and payment will be taken on registration on the flight booking form. The FCDO added that those with 'greatest need' will be prioritised, and British nationals plus their non-British immediate family members travelling with them are eligible. All passengers must hold a valid travel document, and those non-British immediate family members will require valid visas/permission to enter or remain that was granted for more than six months, the FCDO said. The UK has been working on charter flights for Britons in Israel but none have so far taken off as the country's airspace has been closed. Business Secretary Jonathon Reynolds told Sky News on Sunday morning: 'We are in active conversations about chartering aircraft to get people out.' Asked if that will happen imminently, Mr Reynolds said: 'I believe our intention would be to do that as soon as possible… hours, not days.' Meanwhile, shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel told Times Radio the UK 'must not be behind the curve' in evacuating its nationals. 'The Government's got to start moving fast now in terms of British nationals in Israel,' Dame Priti said. 'They've been talking about this for days… Israeli airspace is shut down. 'The Americans are ready to evacuate 25,000 US nationals — we must not be behind the curve.' The FCDO has warned British nationals not to make their way to the airport unless they are contacted. Register your presence: — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) June 22, 2025 A spokesperson said: 'This is a perilous and volatile moment for the Middle East. 'The safety of British nationals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories continues to be our utmost priority – that's why the UK Government is preparing flights to help those wanting to leave. 'Working closely with the Israeli authorities, our staff are continuing to work at pace to assist British nationals on the ground and ensure they receive the support they need.' Commercial flights remain in operation from Egypt and Jordan to the UK, and international land border crossings to these countries remain open. The FCDO said the situation 'remains volatile' and the Government's ability to run flights out of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 'could change at short notice'.
