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Christopher Nkunku reportedly turned down a move to Michael Carrick’s Manchester United (Picture: Getty) Former Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku snubbed a transfer move to Manchester United to rejoin RB Leipzig on loan this summer, according to reports in Germany. Nkunku brought his underwhelming two-year stay at Stamford Bridge to an end to sign for AC Milan last summer, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal worth €42million (£36m). The versatile 28-year-old would go on to register eight goals and three assists in his debut season at the San Siro to help Rossoneri finish fifth in Serie A. However, Nkunku was deemed surplus to requirements as Ruben Amorim took over the reins from Massimiliano Allegri, prompting the Frenchman’s camp to seek potential opportunities elsewhere. ## Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Leipzig were quickly alerted to the situation, with sporting director Marcel Schafer at the heart of the club’s effort to coax Nkunku back to the Red Bull Arena. Nkunku enjoyed an exceptional four-season spell with Leipzig from 2019 to 2023, establishing himself as one of the most sought-after attacking players in Bundesliga football while picking up countless individual prizes. According to German publication Bild, Leipzig chief Schafer ‘constantly asked’ about Nkunku throughout the transfer window, ‘even when strolling through his neighbourhood’, before he eventually got his at the start of last week. The attacker rejoined Leipzig on a season-long loan (Picture: DeFodi Images/Shutterstock) Manchester United and Newcastle had both explored moves for Nkunku (Picture: DeFodi Images/Shutterstock) The France international – capped 18 times by Les Bleus – rejoined Leipzig on a one-year loan deal with a €28m (£24m) purchase option from Milan. The report claims Leipzig’s move was somewhat complicated by strong interest from within the Premier League, with Nkunku ‘turning down’ both Newcastle and Manchester United. Nkunku made it clear he ‘only wanted’ Leipzig where he remains a fan favourite, three years after his initial spell was brought to a halt. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page ‘The transfer wouldn’t have happened without Christo’s steadfastness,’ Schafer said of the return of Nkunku, who was named the Bundesliga Player of the Season for 2021/22. ‘Two Premier League clubs were prepared to go to the limit – we wouldn’t have stood a chance.’ Schafer added: ‘It was personally very important to me that we bring in someone with impeccable character, someone who displays an incredible hunger to prove himself to everyone again. ‘And off the pitch, we also need a role model that the young players can look up to.’ Nkunku featured in Leipzig’s last two matches against Gladbach and Werder Bremen (Picture: Reuters) Nkunku made his second full debut for Leipzig – following a substitute appearance against Gladbach – in the side’s Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen on Saturday, playing 84 minutes in a 3-1 away defeat for Martín Demichelis’ men. The ex-Chelsea and PSG man had been training individually towards the end of his time at Milan and is believed to be working his way back to full match fitness. Reports of United and Newcastle’s interest may come as a surprise to fans of the Premier League given Nkunku flattered to deceive for the most part at Chelsea, where he finished with 18 goals and five assists to his name following a high-profile £52m move. The France international badly struggled to live up to expectations at Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Nkunku’s progress with Chelsea was hampered by a series of fitness issues, most notably a serious knee injury which kept him sidelined for three months at the start of the 2023/24 season. However, during his time in west London, Nkunku got his hands on the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup under the tutelage of Enzo Maresca, while also picking up a runners-up medal in the Carabao Cup. After returning to Leipzig, Nkunku said: ‘When I heard of the opportunity, I immediately wanted to say yes. I’m very happy to be back here. ‘I’m in excellent shape and want to help the team as soon as possible and I also can’t wait to once again play in front of our fans at the Red Bull Arena. ‘My connection to Leipzig is very special. Even after leaving the club, I continued to keep a close eye on what was happening here. I’m now ready to add a new chapter to my time here at RBL. ‘During my discussions with the club, I could sense just how much the people in charge here still value me and how much trust they have in me. That’s why Leipzig is exactly the right place for me to perform to my best.’ **For more stories like this, check our sport page**. **Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook,** Twitter and Instagram**. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

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Tyson Fury is reportedly preparing for life after boxing in extraordinary fashion, with the former heavyweight champion said to be investing £42million in a luxury superyacht designed specifically for him and his family. The 37-year-old, who has repeatedly hinted that the end of his fighting career is approaching, has commissioned the vessel from scratch as part of ambitious plans to spend more time travelling the world with wife Paris and their seven children. ### According to The Sun, the custom-built yacht will boast a host of lavish features, including a private boxing gym, luxury designer interiors and entertainment facilities aimed at keeping the Fury family occupied while at sea. Sources claim Fury's latest purchase has been inspired by his long-standing love of luxury yacht holidays. ### TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The former world champion has regularly chartered high-end vessels during breaks away from boxing and is now reportedly taking the next step by creating one tailored to his own specifications. A source told the newspaper that Fury views the project as a reward for his achievements in the ring and hopes to use it extensively once he eventually steps away from the sport. "Tyson has always loved travelling on yachts and regularly rents them when he goes on holiday," the source said. ### "He sees this as a retirement present to himself and wants to spend time sailing around the world when his boxing career is finally over." The vessel is reportedly still in the planning stages, with construction expected to take between 16 and 18 months. Among the headline attractions are said to be a dedicated training area where Fury can continue working out, along with a large inflatable water park designed for his children. ### LATEST SPORTS NEWS: * Roy Keane tells Harry Kane to stop one thing after England win over New Zealand * Portugal star sent off for striking opponent in World Cup warm-up after mass brawl * Thomas Tuchel fumes at England stars after narrow win over New Zealand ### The yacht is also expected to feature luxury interiors inspired by Italian fashion house Versace, with reports claiming the family have already embraced the nautical theme. It's said that Fury has even been arranging designer sailing outfits for family members ahead of the yacht's completion. The project is said to reflect Fury's larger-than-life personality, with the towering heavyweight determined to create something unlike anything he has previously owned. ### One particularly extravagant idea reportedly considered by Fury was the addition of a private submarine. However, friends are said to have pointed out that the 6ft 9in star might struggle for space inside such a compact vehicle. "He doesn't do things by halves," the source said. "He wants it to be something special and cannot wait to see the finished product." ### Despite the retirement talk, Fury's boxing career isn't over just yet. The Gypsy King has repeatedly been linked with a long-awaited showdown against fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, a fight that has been discussed for years but has never materialised. Speculation over a blockbuster all-British clash has intensified once again in recent months, with both camps keen to make the contest happen before either man hangs up his gloves amid suggestions everything is agreed. ### Joshua is preparing to return to action later this summer after defeating Jake Paul in December. The two-time heavyweight world champion is scheduled to fight Kristian Prenga in a Saudi-backed contest on July 25 as he continues his own quest to secure another major fight before the end of the year. ### **Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**

A collection of six coins and tokens dating from the nineteenth century has been unearthed from beneath the foremast of HMS Victory in a major archaeological breakthrough. It comes as part of the warship's ongoing £42million restoration project at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. ### The artefacts came to light after conservators successfully lifted the foremast from Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson's legendary flagship during work on HMS Victory: The Big Repair. Andrew Baines, Executive Director of Museum Operations at Royal Navy Museums, said: "We are incredibly excited to have discovered six coins beneath the fore lower mast of HMS Victory. This find connects us directly to a maritime tradition stretching back thousands of years." ### TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say ### The coins endured punishing conditions for 132 years. They were concealed beneath the fore lower mast, supporting roughly 50 tonnes of masts, yards and rigging above them. Sustained pressure and corrosion rendered the artefacts heavily degraded and challenging to identify. Karoline Sofie Hennum, Conservator at HMS Victory, said: "To unlock the secrets of the coins covered up by decades of corrosion, they needed to be removed from the base plate, cleaned and x-rayed." ### ### ### Using microscopes, the conservation team meticulously cleaned each piece with brushes, wooden skewers and tweezers. They then employed X-radiography to peer through the corrosion and reveal both faces of each coin simultaneously. Five of the discovered coins date to around 1894, when Victory's foremast was installed. This includes pennies and a halfpenny bearing Queen Victoria's "bun head" portrait. ### ### LATEST ARCHAEOLOGY BREAKTHROUGHS * Medieval toilets STILL smell foul even after 800 years, archaeologists reveal * Revealed: The harrowing final moments of ancient Roman 'medic' who died in Pompeii * One of Asia’s most puzzling ancient landscapes may have finally been solved ### ### However, one item proved far more unusual. An 1835 token from Prince Edward Island featuring an intricate ship design and the inscription "Ships, Colonies and Commerce." Andrew Baines added: "The 1835 Prince Edward Island token is one of the most intriguing finds. "Its inscription, 'Ships, Colonies and Commerce' - a slogan closely associated with the maritime and imperial trade networks of the 19th century - reflects the world in which HMS Victory served and suggests these coins may have been chosen for symbolic as well as practical reasons." ### ### ### ### The six newly discovered artefacts, along with a single farthing found beneath Victory's main lower mast in 2021, will go on public display in the Victory Gallery at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from May 23, remaining throughout the summer months. Visitors can examine the coins alongside documentation of their conservation journey, from initial discovery to the X-ray analysis that unlocked their origins after more than a century hidden from view. The exhibition will also illuminate the ancient seafaring custom of placing coins beneath masts to bestow protection and good fortune upon vessels and their crews. HMS Victory continues welcoming visitors throughout The Big Repair. READ MORE: HMS Victory's masts removed for major conservation work ### **Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**

Moyes Raises Standards at Everton David Moyes has challenged Tyler Dibling to turn promise into proof after a difficult first season at Everton. The 20-year-old arrived from Southampton for £42million last summer after a long pursuit, with the fee reflecting both his potential and the scale of faith placed in him. Yet Dibling has started only four league games and has played just one minute since January.