Hillsborough bereaved urge Starmer not to appoint ex-Sun editor to senior role
Labour figures also have concerns about appointing David Dinsmore as permanent secretary for communications
Some Hillsborough survivors and families of those killed in the disaster have urged Keir Starmer to reconsider appointing a former Sun editor to one of the government’s most senior communications jobs.
David Dinsmore, who edited the tabloid from 2013 to 2015 and has since become chief operating officer of its parent company, News UK, is due to become permanent secretary for communications. The role was created after the prime minister voiced concerns about the government’s communications last year.
Chelsea close to £35m deal for Ajax’s Jorrel Hato and want RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons
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Hato, 19, can play at left-back or centre-back
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Dutch forward Simons could cost up to €70m
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax and have opened talks with RB Leipzig over a move for his Netherlands teammate Xavi Simons.
It is understood that personal terms have been agreed with Hato, a defender who has made more than 100 appearances for Ajax’s first team despite only turning 19 in March. Negotiations with the Dutch side over a fee of around €40m (£35m) are believed to be in the final stages, with Enzo Maresca hoping to add to his options at left-back and in central defence.
Nottingham Forest keen on Fulham’s Adama Traoré after Dan Ndoye deal
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Winger Traoré, 29, played under Nuno at Wolves
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Leicester sign Asmir Begovic on a one-year deal
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing the Fulham winger Adama Traoré. If a deal can be done for the 29-year-old it would see him reunite with Nuno Espírito Santo, who he worked under at Wolves.
After selling Anthony Elanga and Ramón Sosa, Forest have been eager to recruit new wingers. A club-record deal was agreed for Bologna’s Dan Ndoye on Monday, with the Switzerland international to join this week after a medical is completed. Personal terms are not thought to be an issue for Ndoye, who turned down the chance of moving to Serie A champions Napoli in favour of the Premier League.
Tottenham defender Udogie could miss start of season
Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie has a knee injury which could make him a doubt for the start of the new Premier League season. The Italian left-back missed Spurs’ friendly against Luton on Saturday after picking up the problem in the warm-up, and then did not travel with the rest of the squad to Hong Kong […]