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BARCELONA rejected a world-record bid from Arsenal to sign Keira Walsh a day before the WSL summer transfer deadline on Friday.
Reports claim the Gunners tabled a megabucks offer for the England star on September 12 – believed to be around £930,000 according to BBC Sport.
However Spanish paper Sport claims the Catalan giants rebuffed the bid from the North London side, with Chelsea also rumoured to be keen on the player.
This is despite Walsh, 27, who has helped her team win seven trophies including two Champions League titles, entering the final year of her current contract.
Earlier this summer it was reported the Lioness, who sealed a world record-breaking £400,000 Barcelona transfer two years ago, was attracting interest from Arsenal.
The midfielder, who joined the team from Manchester City after helping England win the Women’s Euros, has emerged as an influential figure in the Catalan outfit.
She has shone in midfield alongside Spain stars Patri Guijarro and Aitana Bonmati with the trio helping their side win four major trophies last term.
The club see the Rochdale-born midfielder, who started in Barcelona’s first two league matches this season, as a key player within their squad
Yesterday boss Pere Romeu confirmed the club had no intention of parting ways with the player who helped her side win a ninth top-flight title last season
He told reporters: “There’s no case for Keira leaving.
“She’s been with us throughout pre-season and is a key player for us.
“She totally gets our style of play, is super professional, and has shown an amazing attitude and commitment from day one.
“We’re definitely counting on her this season,”
It is claimed Walsh does not intend to renew her contract which is set to expire in June next year.
Since her move to Barcelona, who this April signed a two-year partnership with Spanish airline Vueling, the England midfielder has played in 49 games in Spain’s top-flight.
On the domestic front Walsh has lifted two Liga F trophies, two Spanish Women’s Super Cups, and a Copa de la Reina.
And she appeared in their five pre-season matches including their 2-0 Joan Gamper Trophy win against AC Milan.
Had Arsenal succeeded in their efforts to sign Walsh, the move would have made her the second player to join the club from Barcelona this summer.
In July signed World Cup-winning Spain forward Mariona Caldentey who joined the Gunners following a 10-year spell with the Catalan side.
This summer has also seen the club bid farewell to Spain international María Pérez.
Earlier today the defensive midfielder, 22, was announced as the newest signing of London City Lionesses whose squad includes Sweden stars Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson.
The Women’s Championship side, owned by American businesswoman Michelle Kang, are chasing WSL promotion this term.
Strictly Come Dancing IS haunted – the place is riddled with spirits and I will NEVER do the show says Yvette Fielding
STRICTLY Come Dancing is haunted, paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding has revealed as she confirms she’ll never take part.
The under-fire BBC dancing series returns this weekend with a brand new batch of celebrities.
And Strictly will once again be broadcast from its glitzy studio based in Elstree, Borehamwood – which has long be rumoured to be haunted.
Last year The Sun revealed how the judges and pro dancers were left terrified on set over unexplained bumps, noises and incidents.
And now leading ghost hunter Yvette Fielding has revealed Strictly is “riddled” with spirits lurking around the ballroom floor.
Speaking to The Sun, the 55-year-old explained: “That place is absolutely riddled.
“And then of course, as you know, we all know about the curse of Strictly and everything going wrong. And the affairs and all the rest of it.”
Yvette continued: “Apparently in the dressing rooms, wardrobe, things have gone missing, stuff’s been thrown on the floor.
“I can’t remember off the top of my head, but there’s a lot, there’s loads of paranormal activity in that place.
“We did a live from there and we got some amazing stuff. It was great.”
In 2005, Most Haunted held a special show at Elstree Studios, inside the sound stage that hosts the BBC juggernaut.
Yvette also said she’ll never put on her dancing shoes, admitting she loves her ghost-busting husband Carl Beattie too much.
She said: “I think I’m so in love with my husband that I couldn’t bear to be away from him.
“I would do it if my husband was in it, but I couldn’t do it without him. We’re just attached to the hip, me and Carl.”
Yvette was speaking as her new book Most Haunted Castles hits shelves, while she takes the hit TV show on a countrywide tour.
Strictly's full scandal so far
Strictly Come Dancing's scandal has been growing over the past few months, with several major players speaking out about what went on. Here are the key moments of what's happened so far
16th May: Giovanni Pernice sensationally quits Strictly Come Dancing after nine years on the show.
17th May: Giovanni becomes the centre of an official investigation after three former partners – believed to be Amanda Abbington, Laura Whitmore and Ranvir Singh – make complaints to the BBC.
16th June: Giovanni releases an official statement vowing to clear his name and denies any wrongdoing.
8th July: Strictly confirms Aljaz Skorjanec will return to the series, replacing Giovanni, after initially quitting the show two years ago.
10th July: Amanda Abbington launches fresh legal proceedings to get the rehearsal footage from her time with Giovanni, after allegedly he refused to release the videos.
13th July: Graziano Di Prima is axed from Strictly for “gross misconduct” after footage of his treatment of Zara McDermott is brought to the attention of the BBC.
Graziano quickly broke his silence, apologising for his behaviour in a statement and saying he “deeply regrets it”, adding his “intense passion and determination to win might have affected his training regime.”
15th July: Strictly bosses implement new duty of care protocols, including having a chaperone present throughout all rehearsals.
16th July: Zara McDermott speaks out publicly for first time. She states while the production team were “amazing to work with”, she found the rehearsal room “completely different”, confirming there’s footage of “certain situations”.
19th July: Anton Du Beke is put under the spotlight for his “1970s attitude” and treatment of female celeb stars, particularly after allegedly referring to 2009 partner Laila Rouass as a “p***” after getting a spray tan.
21st July: Paralympian Will Bayley, who has limb condition arthrogryposis, revealed he was encouraged to leap from a table during a dance routine, despite fears. The stunt caused an injury that forced him to withdraw from the show.
22nd July: MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace admits he broke down in tears and got a nasty stress rash on his face during his time on Strictly in 2014.
22nd July: Despite ongoing issues, the Strictly professional cast begin rehearsals for this year’s series.
23rd July: Celebrity agent Melanie Blake claims she was sexually assaulted by an unnamed pro dancer while backstage on the show, and claims she witnessed ageism, rudeness and a rough treatment to the point of injury.
23rd July: Strictly is forced to beef up security after ‘an intruder scales the wall of the rehearsal studio’.
23rd July: BBC boss Tim Davie breaks his silence on the ongoing allegations against Strictly, saying he is ‘deeply sorry’, adding: “Hundreds of people, be they pros, contestants or crew have been part of it and had a brilliant experience.
“At the same time if someone thinks there was something wrong or they want to talk about their experience then of course we want them to raise that with us. Be in no doubt we will take it seriously, listen and deal with it as appropriate.”
24th July: Strictly 2023 star Krishnan Guru-Murthy holds a bombshell interview with Amanda Abbington on Channel 4 news, where she claims she was bullied, with some of the ‘humilation being of a sexual nature’.
27th July: Laura Whitmore releases a statement regarding her Strictly experience, saying “I thought my experience was specific to me but I’ve since learned I was wrong”.
She adds she is not part of the official complaint, but has come forward to support Amanda with the BBC, alongside others.
28th July: Laila Rouass speaks out against the accusations regarding Anton Du Beke, saying she “never felt pressured” by him and “personally insisted on six to seven hours training a day”.
10th August: Graziano breaks his silence on his Strictly axe, saying “these vile, false allegations have ruined my life.”
He also told of the “shocking” end to his friendship with Zara McDermott.
We also revealed that Amanda Abbington was also quizzed for a second time as Strictly execs recruited 15 new staff to monitor rehearsals.
11th August: Just as the investigation was expected to conclude, Amanda made a dramatic intervention. Giovanni was on the brink of being cleared until Amanda handed in more text messages.
24th August: Graziano Di Prima called in top lawyers to sue the BBC and to try to clear his name. He recruited big hitters Whitestone Chambers to fight his corner.
A source said: “They’ve also looked at his BBC contract and believe there are grounds to sue.”
Meanwhile, the BBC also delayed releasing the findings of the probe into Giovanni Pernice. The Sun revealed that the results of the three-month investigation were unlikely to be announced in August.
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Driver who killed ‘beautiful’ boy, 10, in horror collision after speeding 51mph in 20mph zone jailed
A DRIVER who caused the death of a 10-year-old boy in a horror car crash has been jailed for six years and eight months.
Football-mad Charlie Lowe was hit by a black Ford Kuga – which had been going 51mph in a 20mph zone – in Liverpool on April 20 last year.
Charlie was rushed to hospital but died from his injuries the next day.
The car’s driver Jon Harkins, 35, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and pleaded guilty to the charge.
Harkins, of Scarisbrick Road in Walton, was yesterday sentenced to six years and eight months at Liverpool Crown Court.
Charlie’s devastated family had last year paid tribute to the “exceptionally happy” and “very funny” boy.
In a statement released through Merseyside Police, the family wrote: “Football mad, Charlie was taken away suddenly and we will always miss him.
“He was a huge Liverpool FC fan and knew everything about the team.
“He was also a keen cross-country runner. He was exceptionally happy, very smart and very funny.
“Charlie loved school and loved life and he will be sorely missed by everyone.”
His dad added: “There isn’t a word to describe how amazing and loved you are and how missed you will be. The most beautiful boy in the world.
“When you arrived I had to split my heart between you and your brother Daniel, sister Rachael and brother Bobby.
“I never knew for certain what real love was but I did when my amazing children entered my life.
“I will always cherish the short time I had with you, the hugs and kisses and laughs we had. The days out, you playing football and on FIFA.”
He recalled rushing to the hospital “praying for a miracle” when he heard what had happened, but none came.
The distraught dad concluded: “Charlie, I miss you mate so much it’s killing me inside as it is for your brothers and sister.
“All my love Charlie, I hope you rest in peace, Dad.”
The tragic incident took place at around 4.30pm on 20 April 2023 on Abingdon Road in Walton, Merseyside.
Following Harkins’ sentencing, Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, Lead Investigating Officer from Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain very much with Charlie’s family.
“It has been a very difficult period for them as their lives have been changed forever by this incident as they continue to grieve for the loss of their child, and they have been supported throughout this case by a specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
“Harkins drove in excess of the speed limit at 51mph along Abingdon Road which is a 20mph speed limit zone.
“This is a busy residential area at a time children were finishing school, so to drive in such a manner was grossly excessive and inappropriate.”
Detective Sergeant Roper added: “Excess speed devastates lives and causes unimaginable harm to people who become involved in road crashes.
“Charlie’s family and friends have had their lives shattered, but the decisions that Harkins made on that day will have devastating effects on his family.
“No one wants to be involved in such incidents and we must change driving behaviour to reduce that risk of harm.
“Merseyside Police will not tolerate drivers who deliberately ignore the rules of the road and will be relentless in our pursuit of justice when any offences take place.
“We are committed to the prevention of serious injury and road death, to work towards Vision Zero – our strategy focused on driving down the amount of road traffic collisions in our regions and to lower the number of people killed and seriously injured on our streets.
“However, this is something that we must all do in partnership and communities can also take a stand and help us to make the roads safer in the areas that we all live and share.”
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