VIKTOR GYOKERES has rejected a move to Manchester United, according to reports.

The striker is anticipated to make a transfer this summer with Arsenal one of a number of clubs tracking the Swede.

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Viktor Gyokeres has turned down a move to Manchester United[/caption]

United had been tipped to make a move for Gyokeres with manager Ruben Amorim reportedly keen to re-united with the 27-year-old.

But according to Record he has decided not to move to Old Trafford, with Arsenal now his most likely destination.

The Gunners are rumoured to have had a £55million bid rejected by Sporting.

That is understood to have been met with anger from Gyokeres, who reportedly had a gentleman’s agreement with the club to let him go for that fee.

Arsenal are believed to be preparing a second offer for Gyokeres but it is now up to his agent and Sporting to agree the terms of his release.

And if negotiations do not prove productive, Sporting will demand his £84million buyout clause is met, report Record.

Club president Frederico Varandas insisted he will not be bullied into letting the star man leave on the cheap this summer.

He said: “Sporting will not accept blackmail and insults – you should know me better by now.”

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That prompted Gyokeres to squash rumours of a fallout between him and the club.

He said: “There is a lot of talks at the moment, most of it is false. I will speak when the time is right.”

Gyokeres’ apparent rejection of United is another blow for the Red Devils, who have already missed out on Liam Delap to Chelsea this window.

Victor Osimhen has emerged as a Plan B option for United, though his £500,000-a-week wage demands could prove a stumbling block.

The striker is also wanted by clubs in Saudi Arabia and Galatasaray, where he spent last season on loan.

Despite that, Osimhen has not been ruled out – although any big money move would be reliant on players being sold first.

LOVE Island fans have been left baffled after a huge part of the show has gone missing from the new series.

Last night’s explosive episode saw the girls erupt after the arrival of three new bombshells.

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But despite all the drama, fans have noticed that one beloved part of Love Island has gone “missing” this year.

Viewers want to know where the daily challenges have gone.

These challenges often involve the cast dressing up, they usually involve a few surprising revelations, and always involve snogging.

But so far, there haven’t been any games for the Islanders to play.

This hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans, who took to social media to ask Love Island producers what is going on.

One tweeted: “Where are the challenges?

“Just bombshells and no challenges,” a second said.

Another said: “Day 5 and still no challenges!”

This one added: “Love bombshells however @LoveIsland do we do challenges anymore or NOT???”

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Last night the girls kicked off in spectacular style, following the arrival of three new bombshells – Emily, Malisha and Yasmin.

It all started when the boys left the villa for a “guys night out”, leaving the girls behind.

But for the first time in Love Island history, the girls watched exactly what the boys got up to as it happened on a huge cinema screen.

They watched with their mouths open as the boys said what they REALLY felt about the girls back in the villa.

To make matters worst, three new sexy bombshells joined them.

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The girls watched the boys say what they REALLY thought about them[/caption]

The girls could be seen getting angrier and angrier as the new bikini babes flirted with their men.

The show then ended on a cliffhanger as the sexy new bombshells got to take a man of their choosing for a “private chat”.

Meanwhile, last night’s episode also saw the Love Island villa say goodbye to Blu, after the Islanders chose to dump him over Shea.

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A MAJOR bar and restaurant chain will be shutting a beloved branch today in the heart of a popular seaside town. 

The eatery is known for its incredible brunch and huge range of cocktails, leaving fans “gutted” when they heard about its closure. 

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The Slug and Lettuce in Cornwall will be closing its doors for good[/caption]

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The Slug and Lettuce has been serving customers since 1985 and, over the years, has become one of Britain’s leading pub chains. 

However, the company shocked fans when it announced that it would be closing its beloved Newquay, Cornwall, branch.

Announcing the sad news on Facebook, a spokesperson for the pub wrote: “Thank you, and farewell.

“After an amazing journey, Slug and Lettuce Newquay is closing its doors on Saturday, June 14.

“We’ve loved every laugh, every cocktail and every glittery moment shared with you all.

“Thank you for being part of the sun and making it so special.

“Happy Memories.”

The bar will be serving its last punters on June 14, before putting its shutters down for good. 

Fans flooded the comment section with their favourite stories from their visits to the pub. 

One said: “Oh no, this is really sad. We had a fab bottomless brunch for my hen do. Feel for all the staff.”

Another punter said that they were “gutted” after hearing the news. 

The brand has been rocked by closures over recent years, having been forced to shut some of its most popular stores. 

Branches in Huddersfield, Worthing and Brentwood have all closed as fellow pub chains also battle with soaring operating costs. 

The Slug and Lettuce has been approached for comment by The Sun.

A wave of closures has rocked the high street, with even high end restaurants feeling the pinch. 

The glamorous French restaurant La Dame de Pic closed for good earlier this year, with Kora by Tom Kitchen also putting the shutters down. 

Some chains have blamed Rachel Reeves’ decision to raise National Insurance contributions, though the Chancellor has insisted that her actions were necessary to stabilise the economy. 

Other restaurants, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, said that “covid” and “Brexit” has made it impossible to hire qualified staff – forcing them to close.

SOGGY royal fans are already lining the Pall Mall to watch this year’s Trooping the Colour celebration for the King’s birthday.

Many braved the early morning rain to queue for a good view – bedecked in Union Jack flags and crowns.

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Royal fans shelter from the rain on the Mall in Westminster ahead of the Trooping of the Colour[/caption]

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Well-wishers gather along The Mall with life-sized cardboard cutouts of their favourite royals ahead of the celebration[/caption]

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Royal fans line the Mall in Westminster despite the early morning rain[/caption]

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It’s a drizzly beginning to the day as police and Union flags line the Mall in Westminster[/caption]

Fans came prepared with umbrellas and rain coats after the Met Office issued storm warnings, as the UK is lashed by floods, thunder and lightning.

There will be an incredible ceremony at the Horse Guard Parade and an airshow by the Red Arrows.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will soon arrive and wave to the crowds from a carriage.

Following them will be the horse-riding trio Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William.

Kate Middleton and the kids – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and naughty Prince Louis, six – are yet to arrive.

The Coldstream Guards are on display for the world to see, dressed in full military regalia, alongside a huge number of supporting staff.

Over 1,400 officers and soldiers, 400 musicians, 200 horses and 10 bands are taking part in the Trooping the Colour event.

King Charles asked royals to wear black armbands in remembrance of those killed in the Air India plane tragedy.

Those wearing the bands will be the Prince of Wales, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, the Princess Royal, Colonel Blues and Royals, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel Scots Guards.

A spokesperson said this is “a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy”.

There will also be a minute’s silence at the event following Thursday’s devastating crash which killed at least 241 people.

The parade today is almost five months before King Charles’ actual birthday. 

Charles was born on November 14, though the reigning British monarch has two birthdays. 

The sovereign’s birthday, which is celebrated through the Trooping the Colour, usually falls in the summer months.

Notably, the King’s youngest son and his family are not present.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited last year either.

The late Queen used to invite the extended Royal Family onto the balcony, but this was later changed so that only working royals are allowed.

Trooping the Colour dates back to the 17th Century, when it was first held by King Charles II. 

The ceremony takes its name from each regiment showing off their battle colours, which made them easier to identify when at war.

Fans can either stream the event or attend live, though Central London is expected to be extremely busy.

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Trooping the Colour Military personnel and police make preparations on Horse Guards Parade in Westminster ahead of the celebration[/caption]

HOLLY Willoughby looked happier than ever as she posed in her bikini and cuddled two pals.

Presenter Holly, 44, couldn’t stop smiling as she sat on the floor with her arms wrapped around Director of Artist Relations at Universal Music, Shiarra Bell, and All Saints star Nicole Appleton.

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Holly Willoughby looked happier than ever as she posed in her bikini and cuddled two pals[/caption]

Wearing her hair in a carefree messy bun, Holly looked relaxed and glowing as she embraced her pals on holiday in a mystery destination.

Posting the snap to Instagram, she kept the caption simple with a single red heart emoji, tagging both friends.

The former This Morning host’s celeb buddies filled the comments section with their well wishes.

Emma Bunton wrote: “There’s my gorgeous girls!!!” while Lisa Snowdon said: “The cutest pic!” and Christine Lampard inserted a string of heart-eyed emojis.

It’s been an incredibly testing few years for former ITV treasure Holly, with her work life as she knew it crumbling around her.

For the first time in years, she has been left without a TV show – and she’s now at a serious crossroads and is poised to start a new chapter in her career.

Once the princess of ITV, she is currently ‘showless’ with her beloved channel for the first time in 21 years.

With her time on ITV’s This Morning now a distant memory, Holly was looking likely to land a series of lucrative deals with the streamers.

But in a further blow – her new Netflix show, Bear Hunt, with Bear Grylls, has been axed.

The news comes just weeks after Dancing On Ice was axed and on top of that, she has made the decision to step down from  You Bet!, leaving Stephen Mulhern to present alone. 

She is set to appear briefly in the next series, but will no longer be hosting it.

It marks a huge shift in her work with ITV.

One option for the star could be a reboot of Record Breakers, which Holly’s husband Dan Baldwin is already working on.

There is currently no channel attached to the show, which is in its very early stages but sources say it would be a “perfect fit”.

A telly insider said: “Record Breakers is likely to be a prime time hit and it would make perfect sense for Holly to take the reins.

“She has worked alongside Dan before and the pair know what it takes to make great telly.”

She has also been linked to a reboot of Cilla Black’s best-known show, Blind Date.

The Sun told this week how the ITV classic is being revived – and in a surprise twist will go to global streaming service Disney+.

Producers want to keep the tradition of a top British female host, with a shortlist including Claudia Winkleman, Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall.

Sources say Holly is also being looked at for a new Channel 4 talent show, currently dubbed Secret Singers, which is searching for raw, undiscovered singing talent.

Love Productions – the creators of The Great British Bake Off and The Piano – have already put out a casting call.

An insider said: “This is likely to be a heartwarming and hugely popular show for all the family.

“They are looking for a the perfect host to make sure it’s a huge success and it could be perfect timing with Holly’s break in TV.”

Holly returned to TV last year after 18 months – she had stepped down from presenting work entirely after discovering a plot to kidnap and murder her.

Evil Gavin Plumb was given three life sentences for planning to break into her home, then sedate, abduct and kill her and her husband.

It came just months after a very public falling out with her co-host Phillip Schofield, which ended with him leaving the show in May 2023.

Changes are happening behind the scenes, too.

Holly has a big decision to make with her media company Roxy after it was revealed she owes a huge amount to the tax man.

Roxy was set up in 2008 by Holly with husband Dan Baldwin.

But it wasn’t until 2022 that Holly filed the first annual accounts for her all-female ran company after she made the decision to leave former talent agency YMU in 2020.

Roxy Media deals with TV show “production activities”, according to its listing on Companies House.

But just three years on, Roxy has now been slapped with a winding up order.

Action against the company was launched in January and the court was told Holly’s company has already settled a bill of £377,000 with the taxman, with an unknown amount still owed.

In recent weeks Holly has turned to close friend Christine for support.

Like Holly she has enjoyed long stints with ITV, but has also stepped away from them at times.

Sources have said that Holly is inspired by Christine’s career and her work-life balance and is hoping to emulate that herself. 

They said: “Holly is ready for a rebrand and has definitely been looking at those around her for inspiration.”

Addressing her incredibly difficult time, Holly recently told The Sunday Times Style Magazine: “It’s been tough. There’s no way of sugar-coating it.”

Discussing why she felt moving forward was her only option, Holly said: “Sometimes things go wrong, but you have to keep going for it because that’s all you can do.”

And it looks like Holly is moving forward – but not before making some serious changes. 

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A PRIVATE island in the UK that hoped to be home to the ‘Savoy on Thames’ is open to the public – with a music festival on it every summer.

D’Oyly Carte Island was previously called Folly Eyot before being bought by Richard D’Oyly Carte (behind the Savoy Hotel) in 1890.

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The island was once privately owned[/caption]

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However, it remained closed to the public until last year, after it was bought by Andy and Sheila Hill in 2021.

Last summer the island hosted a number of summer music events as part of larger Weymouth Festival.

This year, the island is hosting the D’Oyly Carte Island Summer Concerts 2025 from July 4-6.

Bands include Flo Collective, Yacht Brothers and Miami Coast.

Running from 11am to 4pm, tickets cost £20 per person although kids under 10 go for free.

Previously, people could only visit the island by using a chain ferry to pull themselves onto it.

A footbridge was later built in 1964, which allowed easier access to the island.

Now, people can park just outside the island, before walking the free foot bridge.

The island is also home to D’Oyly’s, an outdoor cafe where people can order food and drinks such as alcohol cocktails as well as crepes.

People can visit on the island and sit in the outdoor garden or even pull up on the side by boat.

Guests can even moor on the island with 45 pitches that have electricity and water, along with heated toilets on the island.

New this year are a number of wellness events such as yoga, pilates and forest bathing with a number of classes already sold out.

Original owner Richard D’Oyly Carte was dubbed the Simon Cowell of the Victorian era due to his creation of the Savoy Opera Theatre as well.

After buying the island in the late 1800s, he also built the huge Eyot House on the island complete with a grand ballroom and even a real crocodile.

It was hoped that the hotel would become the “Savoy on Thames” with a dedicated boat service between the two hotels.

However, after being denied an alcohol license, the 13-bedroom property remained as their home, where they invited friends and family over instead as well as having their own private concerts.

The Grade-II listed mansion was was left abandoned for years, was sold in in 2021 for £3million along with the island.

It is now being converted, with the 13 rooms being reduced to 10 en-suite bedrooms and will eventually be open to the public.

Until then, the hotels’ grand ballroom opens every year to just 50 people as part of the D’Oyly Carte Music with “intimate performances” by top artists, yet to be revealed.

In the mean time, here are some private islands you can buy off the coast of the UK.

And a man who has been to more than 100 Scottish islands reveals his favourites.

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