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Love Island's Luca Bish has reportedly finally met beau Gemma Owen 's famous footballer father, Michael Owen. A "nervous" Luca, 23, and his 19 year old squeeze have flown out to the Algave, Portugal, to visit the Owen family's luxury villa in Quinta Do Lago, and to reportedly spend some quality time with Gemma's parents, dad Michael and mum Louise.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata to Old Trafford.The Spaniard struggled beneath the weight of the feared No.9 shirt at Stamford Bridge after a then club record £60m move from Real Madrid. Despite a relatively bright start to life in west London, he only mustered 24 goals and six assists in 72 appearances, before departing for Atletico Madrid in the 2019 January transfer window.However, he could soon be on his way back to the Premier League, as United boss Erik ten Hag is desperately looking for another striker.

Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko is closing in on a move to RB Leipzig next summer as Erik ten Hag's transfer plans are dealt yet another blow.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old Slovenian - who has also been linked with Chelsea and Newcastle this summer - will stay at Red Bull Salzburg this season before joining their sister club in the Bundesliga in 12 months time.United have been tracking the striker for weeks and were considering a formal approach with Cristiano Ronaldo's future still up in the air, though it appears they've now missed their shot, especially with reports of a move for former West Ham and Stoke City forward Marko Arnautovic in the pipelines.READ MORE: Marko Arnautovic's agent brother hints he is trying to get Man Utd transfer doneLeipzig have a history of pinching Salzburg's players with the likes of Naby Keita, Dominik Szoboszlai and Dayot Upamecano all moving up the Red Bull food chain by switching Austria for Germany on their way to the top.Sesko joins Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax forward Anthony on the list of players to have slipped through United's grasp this summer, leaving the club gagging for a little reinvigoration, especially in light of their opening day defeat to Brighton on Sunday, after which Ten Hag admitted he was "totally not satisfied" with the state of his squad.In a damning indictment, former Red Devils defender Gary Neville slammed the club's torrid transfer strategy in recent seasons, insisting that United's troubles are largely self-inflicted.MAN UTD FANS - Which striker would you love to see the club sign? Let us know in the comments section below."The first thing you do when the phone rings from Manchester United is reject

Hearts are in the transfer market for a pacey striker to compliment Lawrence Shankland.

Pascal Jansen reckons last year’s clashes with Celtic will stand AZ Alkmaar in good stead to see off Dundee United in the Europa Conference League.

Before today, Lawrence Shankland had one goal in one appearance at Tynecastle. He now has three in two, all of them coming for Robbie Neilson sides.

After over 20 years of service to his boyhood club, 'Mr Hearts' Gary Locke gets his testimonial this afternoon.

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher all becoming legends in their own right.However, it's very rare in the modern day, with loyalty quickly fading from the beautiful game. It's always been typical, and in many ways, accepted for players to move clubs a few times, especially if they're either making a step up or in some cases, are no longer wanted.Some players really take this to the extreme though, and Colin Kazim-Richards has just joined his 18th professional side as he has left League One's Derby County for Turkish side Karagümrük.

Rudi Skacel has dropped the biggest hint yet that he'll have a part to play in Gary Locke 's testimonial later this month - revealing he has a "big game coming up."

. A combative and intelligent holding midfielder, Tommasi shone as Fabio Capello guided Roma to their last Scudetto in 2001.It was not just on the club stage where Tommasi tasted success.

Hibs goalkeeper Matt Macey is on the verge of completing a move to Luton Town which could earn the Easter Road club close to £100,000.

Former Bolton Wanderers defender Joe Riley has joined fellow League One side Fleetwood Town as the club's new head of recruitment.

Stoke City and Liverpool ace Peter Crouch revealed the “relegation clause” that saw player’s salaries reduced by an enormous 45%.The former England international had to swallow the bitter pill of relegation in the 2017-18 Premier League campaign, when the Potters’ ten-year stay in the top flight came to an end. Their relegation arguably came as a huge shock, as Stoke had recorded ninth placed finishes in three of their previous five seasons.Unfortunately for Stoke, the famous red and white has not been seen in the top flight since, as the Potters have become another former Premier League club to get stuck in the Championship.

Love Island viewers are adamant that Jacques will drop a massive bombshell in the coming episodes after he recently joined the cast.Jacques joined the villa and dated Afia and Paige before he joined his fellow islanders, and met his ex-girlfriend Gemma Owen for the first time since they split “a year-and-a-half ago”.Gemma told the girls that they had dated for about eight months after she spotted him from the balcony whilst he was on a date in the garden.Later on, Jacques and Gemma chatted to each other to clear the air and the pair caught up.Jacques asked Gemma how her family are doing, to which she replied that they were “keeping well,” and she questioned him about his new dog.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comJacques also drank during a Never Have I Ever game, to answer the question of whether he had ever fancied one of his girlfriend’s mums.Signs point towards Jacques knowing who Gemma’s father is and fans think he will be the one to reveal the information to the rest of the cast.Gemma is the 19-year-old daughter of former England football player Michael Owen.He has had a glittering career and played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as a stint on the England national team.Gemma has yet to drop the bombshell onto her fellow islanders but viewers are adamant Jacques will get there before she does.One fan made a bold claim: “Can’t believe the producers have had to plant Jacques in [the show] because Gemma is not giving them what they want and [not] telling people she’s Michael Owen’s kid.”Another simply stated: “Jacques will be the one to drop that her dad is Michael Owen.”An

Liam Llewellyn has finally found out who Gemma Owen's famous dad is – and it turns out he's a huge fan. The 22 year old Welsh student, who was initially coupled up with the brunette beauty at the start of the hit ITV dating programme Love Island, gathered Islanders around the fire pit last week to announce the news he was leaving the villa. And in his first interview since then, he's found out at Gemma's dad is none other than former professional football player Michael, 42, who has played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City as well as the England national team in the past.

Love Island. He shut down the vile tweet while his 19-year-old daughter continues to star in the hit ITV show. The former England star previously admitted he didn't want to see Gemma kissing on the show but this prompted a crude response from Glasgow City FC under-18 academy coach Paul Proud.

Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis is a player of 'interest' to Scottish champions Celtic.

Gemma Owen has revealed her famous ex-footballer dad Michael Owen could enter the Love Island villa.Michael's teen daughter Gemma has been confirmed as a castmate on the eighth series of the hit ITV2 dating show, which returns Monday June 6 at 9pm. Her dad shot to fame as a striker for the England national squad, who also played for Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Real Madrid and Stoke City during his impressive career.Gemma has clearly inherited her dad's sporty genes as the 19-year-old competes as a dressage rider at a high level - and describes herself as "very competitive."Speaking exclusively to Daily Star and other press before the show, Gemma both her mum and dad could make an appearance in the villa.Love Island fans will be well aware of the famous parents episodes which see the remaining Islanders surprised by their nearest and dearest after weeks of being apart from them.The heartwarming episodes often see the castmates overcome with emotion as they reunite with their relatives or friends.When asked whether footy legend Michael could set foot in the sunny Mallorca villa, Gemma replied: "Hopefully, that’ll be nice.

Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and David de Gea have sent their best wishes to Lee Grant after the veteran goalkeeper announced that he would be retiring this summer.

Arsenal are reportedly 'increasingly confident' that they will sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has plummeted to 28th in the Sunday Times Rich List. The Russian oligarch's was the United Kingdom's 8th richest person in 2021. But his wealth fell by more than half from £12.2billion last year to £6billion in 2022 as the consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine hit home.