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Man Utd watch Premier League pair, Bayern want Kane’s England team-mate – plus who next for the Bournemouth job?

Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth‘s French forward Junior Kroupi, 19, and Argentine defender Marcos Senesi, 28. (Mail – subscription needed), external

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Newcastle and England winger Anthony Gordon, 25. (Talksport), external

Aston Villa are the latest Premier League club to show an interest in England goalkeeper James Trafford. The 23-year-old was signed by Manchester City last summer but was immediately replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma and should be available. (Mail), external

Liverpool want Bazoumana Toure in the summer. The 20-year-old Ivory Coast winger has excelled for Hoffenheim this season and could spark the Anfield club’s attack back into life. (TeamTalk), external

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is close to agreeing a new contract to stay at Anfield. The 26-year-old France international was expected to leave this summer but could now sign a four-year extension. (RMC), external

Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck, 26, has a release clause of about £43m-£52m which only applies to three clubs – including Liverpool and Real Madrid, but not Bayern Munich. (Bild – in German), external

Napoli want to extend the contract of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay before this summer’s World Cup. The 29-year-old has become a huge favourite in Naples since joining from Manchester United in 2024. (Il Mattino – In Italian), external

England winger Jadon Sancho, 26, will have to accept a significant drop in wages if he wants to rejoin Borussia Dortmund when his Manchester United contract expires this summer. (Mirror), external

Bournemouth are considering Rayo Vallecano boss Inigo Perez, Coventry City manager Frank Lampard and Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna as they plan for life after Andoni Iraola, who has decided to leave at the end of the season. (i Sport), external

Unattached German Marco Rose, whose last job was at Leipzig, is thought to be the leading contender to replace Iraola at Bournemouth. (Guardian), external

Ipswich’s McKenna features highly in Bournemouth‘s thinking to replace the departing Iraola this summer but other candidates are under consideration. (Athletic), external

Argentine defender Cristian Romero, 27, may have played his last game for Tottenham Hotspur, with the club planning a squad overhaul even if they stay up. (Talksport), external

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is keen to bring Chelsea‘s 18-year-old forward Jesse Derry to the club next season. (Talksport), external

Chelsea seek defender from partner club, Inter target Spurs goalkeeper and Liverpool look to add to defensive ranks.

Chelsea are interested in signing Argentine defender Valentin Barco, 21, from sister club Strasbourg. (Talksport, external)

Inter Milan want Tottenham‘s Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, as their new number one. (CalcioMercato – in Italian, external)

Liverpool will seek to add Atalanta’s 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra to their ranks this summer. (CaughtOffside, external)

Manchester United are one of a number of Premier League clubs tracking Blackburn’s Northern Ireland defender Tom Atcheson, 19. (Teamtalk, external)

Sunderland could make a move for Almeria’s 24-year-old attacking midfielder Sergio Arribas if sporting director Florent Ghisolfi follows up a long-standing interest. (Sport Witness, external)

Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool for the signing of Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, 25. (Football Transfers, external)

A charming UK village has found a newfound status, thanks to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay highlighting it as his coastal escape, with golden beaches and a booming food scene

A small UK village has been thrown into the spotlight as the nation’s most searched holiday destination, all thanks to Gordon Ramsay.

Just last month, the Netflix series Being Gordon Ramsay was released, following the celebrity chef as he opened his latest venture, comprising multiple restaurants, at 22 Bishopsgate in London. While the foot of the series showed Ramsay in a professional light, it also offered a glimpse into life at home with his family and on holiday in Cornwall.

Used as his London escape, Ramsay showed viewers around his Cornwall holiday home, set in the charming village of Rock. This prompted a surge in searches around the village, situated on the Camel Estuary in north Cornwall, with fans asking, “Where is Rock in Cornwall?” and inputting “Rock Beach Cornwall.”

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Elliot Walker, editor of local travel guide Cool Cornwall, said: “We always knew Rock was pretty special. But its appearance in a top TV show has dramatically boosted its fame and appeal. It’s wonderful to see more people discovering what those of us in Cornwall have quietly cherished for years.”

It was an unusual spike in attention for the village, yet one well deserved, thanks to its stretches of golden-sand beaches, thriving food scene, and status as an uncrowded haven. It’s just across the blue waters from the holiday hotspot of Padstow, and has been hailed as one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal areas.

Thanks to its position on the Camel Estuary, with its sheltered, calm blue waters, Rock is a popular spot among sailing enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy further watersports. Often dubbed the “Saint-Tropez of Cornwall”, it’s no wonder that Ramsay has chosen the coastal destination as his holiday home retreat for years, and even purchased a staggering £9.65 million neighbouring property.

“Anyone who visits Rock will understand why Gordon Ramsay has chosen this as his out-of-London retreat. The estuary views, dune-backed sandy beaches, lovely coastal walks, watersports such as sailing and wakeboarding, as well as several great restaurants and pubs, make this a truly special place to spend time,” Elliot added.

To help prospective visitors make the most of a trip to the stunning coast of Rock, Cool Cornwall has published a local guide to the area, with the best things to see and do. From exploring Daymer Bay, rockpooling at Greenaway beach, to climbing Brea Hill and dining at celebrity chef and friend of Ramsay, Paul Ainsworth’s The Mariners restaurant, there’s more than enough to enjoy during a weekend or week escape.

Elliot noted that Rock is a “wonderfully laid-back, naturally beautiful destination with real soul”, that he hopes visitors will enjoy past its newfound celebrity status. “Rock has been quietly doing its own thing for years, and it will carry on doing so long after the cameras have moved on,” he added.

“If the documentary is what brings people here for the first time, brilliant. But we’d love them to stay a little longer, explore a little further, and leave with a genuine feel for what makes this corner of Cornwall so special.”

Cornwall, which attracts millions of visitors every year, has long been an escape for Brits seeking a seaside holiday, with promises of golden-sand beaches and turquoise waters. The county has even attracted attention from film and television productions, with the likes of Poldark and James Bond using the beautiful UK coast as a backdrop.

“Cornwall is no stranger to appearances on screen,” Elliot said. “Each time there is a boost in searches for the locations featured and an influx of visitors. Rock is simply the latest example of that.”

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