Brighton told they must pay £22m for left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf transfer after 7-0 Nottingham Forest hammering
BRIGHTON will have to come up with £22million to sign left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague.
The Seagulls, who shipped seven goals yesterday, have offered £15m and extras but the Czechs want more.
El Hadji Malick Diouf has attracted plenty of transfer interest[/caption]Diouf, 20, is also linked with Fenerbahce but he is after a Prem move.
The full-back joined Slavia Prague from Norwegian side Tromso 12 months ago.
He has scored six goals in 18 appearances this season, also laying on three assists.
Diouf has gained experience playing in the Europa League this term, featuring in all eight of his side’s league phase matches.
His form has seen him break into the Senegal national team.
He has so far earned four caps for the Lions of Teranga.
Brighton were awful as they shipped seven goals at Nottingham Forest yesterday.
Lewis Dunk‘s own goal on 12 minutes got the Seagulls off to a bad start.
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They then shipped further goals by Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva – in addition to Chris Wood‘s hat-trick.
Brighton are 10th in the Premier League table.
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Inside the ambitious theme park wanting to open in Europe with 40 rides and water park
PLANS for one of Croatia’s biggest theme parks have been revealed – despite it’s huge ambitions.
Called Legendland, the Croatian amusement park will have six different zones and a water park.
It hopes to open by 2027 outside of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.
They have big plans from creating six different worlds within the resort with some of the biggest rides being an Intamin LSM rollercoaster, a hyper coaster and an Aquatrax.
But, creators are still waiting for funding and the go-ahead.
Their website states Legendland will be the first “Slavic theme park in Southern Europe” and one of “Europe’s leading theme parks, where visitors can enjoy the sun, beach and the exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.”
While they haven’t secured land to build the amusement park, Legendland founders have made AI images and have even created a map of attractions which include 40 rides.
The six zones around the park will be based on Croatian history and mythology through time.
Neanderthalica is inspired by Neanderthals and have rides set in caves, mines and water rapids.
There’s also Antiquitica, The First Kingdom and Luka Renaissance.
In the Gothica zone, which is inspired by the 17th and 18th centuries, there are gargoyles, witches and vampires.
Gothica attractions include a house of horrors exhibit, and a ride with two swings that reach 62ft.
There’s also the ‘Tesla Institute for Time Travel and Monsters’ which features a huge drop tower and a rollercoaster with a top speed of 86mph.
They also want to open a huge water park with a lazy river with a variety of slides from tornado to racing and a Skybox slide where you fall into the water tunnel from a see-through tube.
As for food and drink, there’s a plan to have six themed restaurants on site from classic pub food to romantic dining, and one place where you can cook your own steak.
The organisers are currently asking for people to subscribe as a sign of support in the hope that public interest will secure land and they can get building.
Until then, the park is no closer to getting the sign off to be built.
They want to open a huge water park too with a lazy river and a tornado slide[/caption]Their original site was in Zaprešić, a town 18 miles from Zagreb, but Legendland creators have been unable to secure it so far.
There are lots of theme parks in Croatia, but most of them sit on the coastline where tourism is higher, rather than inland.
We’ve found one of the biggest Aqua Parks in Croatia with 14 slides and six pools.
This Croatian campsite has a swimming complex and a water park too.
Use these tips on your next theme park trip
Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out.
- Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens.
- Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer – this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest.
- Download the park’s app to track which rides have the shortest queues.
- Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out “birthday badges” that can get you freebies.
- If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.
Mums slam H&M over ‘revealing’ leather mini skirt for toddlers – even comparing it to Nessa’s style from Gavin & Stacey
MUMS online have been left gobsmacked by a toddler’s skirt from H&M, which they’ve dubbed “revealing” and “so inappropriate.”
The retail giant is selling what unhappy parents are calling a “mini-skirt” for children from the age of 18 months.
Unimpressed mums slammed the store for both the leather-look of the skirt and the lack of practicality – pointing out how a child might struggle to run and play while wearing it.
Some have even likened the skirt to the wardrobe of racy rock-chic Nessa from Gavin and Stacey – whose wardrobe, which frequently features leather-look clothing, is entirely inappropriate for a child.
Labelled on the H&M website as a Coated Skirt, the item is described as “short” in length with an outer shell made from 100% polyester.
Online, the skirt has a 4.7 star review, with happy customers calling it the “perfect fit.”
But TikTok user @hannah_time_ spotted the skirt in-store, and posted a clip to the video-sharing platform, which she captioned: “H&M I love your toddler clothes… but a leather mini skirt on a baby is weird…”
In the video, she picks the skirt up and rotates it – showing off the length and style of the material.
Hannah, a mum to a teen and toddler, said the skirt confused her “on so many levels” and was concerned a child might feel uncomfortable and restricted in it.
One curious viewer asked: “Genuine question, what’s the issue compared to any other material? It’s not like it’s PVC leather or something.”
Hannah replied: “I’d feel similarly about a baby boy in a tux – I just, personally, don’t like dressing children like adults. Toddlers should be wearing comfortable clothes, this is not it.”
Other viewers were also shocked by the skirt, concerned that the item was age-inappropriate.
“It’s just getting worse, can’t even buy girls normal tops these days. Everything is crop tops. Drives me insane.”
“Nooooooo, hate it when people dress kids like adults.”
“Think it’s making children grow up way before their time! These are adults clothes.”
“I wouldn’t even buy that for myself, let alone my 3 year old.”
“You can’t climb trees or run around in that skirt tho. It’s not made for kids.”
A mum's perspective on little girl's clothes
Mum-of-two and Senior Digital Writer at Fabulous, Sarah Bull, has shared her thoughts on buying clothes for young girls.
She shared: “I’m lucky enough to have both a son and a daughter.
“And when it comes to choosing outfits for my kids, I have always erred on the more demure side of things.
“Even with swimwear, I don’t like the idea of little girl wearing a bikini, and will always opt for a one-piece for her when we go swimming.
“My daughter, who’s six, is still in the stage of loving “girly” clothes like tutus and anything that glitters.
“But if she went to a shop and picked up a mini denim skirt or a pair of leather shorts that she wanted me to buy, I know for a fact that I’d put my foot down.
“She’s got years ahead of her to wear what she wants but, as her mother, I’ll be as firm as I possibly can over her wardrobe choices.
“So no, put the leather shorts back, and swap the miniskirts for a fluffy tutu instead.”
But not everybody agreed.
“Unless you’re gonna style it with fishnets and a rhinestone bralette I don’t see the problem.”
“You’re the weirdo making it a thing. It’s a cute skirt, nothing more.”
Fabulous reached out to H&M, who were unable to comment.
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Prince Andrew seen as ‘valuable channel’ by China & MI5 ‘questioned duke about relationship with spy’, court docs show
PRINCE Andrew was seen as a “valuable communication channel” by China, new documents claim.
The papers also suggest MI5 questioned the Duke of York’s most senior aide about his “clandestine” relationship to an alleged Chinese spy.
Prince Andrew was allegedly deemed a ‘valuable communication channel’ by China[/caption] Andrew drives his Range Rover from his Royal Lodge home on Friday[/caption]The royal, 64, first met Yang Tengbo, 50, in 2013 and he became a close confidant, helping to launch his Pitch@Palace business initiative in China.
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) released hundreds of pages of disclosures on Friday after Yang failed to overturn a ruling banning him from the UK as a national security risk.
Among the documents retrieved from Yang’s phone and laptop was a crib sheet for a planned call between the accused spy and “TD” – the duke, reports The Sunday Times.
It added that China’s ambassador to London Zheng Zeguang, regarded Andrew as a “valuable communication channel”.
Meanwhile, further documents retrieved from Yang’s devices show the duke hoped to leverage the Firm’s reputation to raise $3billion (£2.4bn) of international financing for a pot to “break unproductive technological and talent blockades against China”.
EPSTEIN SCANDAL
Andrew is also facing further questions about his relationship with late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Emails from a separate legal case appear to show the royal was in contact with Epstein for weeks longer than he has previously admitted during his disastrous Newsnight interview.
Andrew was forced to step back from royal duties following the chat in November 2019 in which he refused to condemn his relationship with billionaire.
He also claimed he had severed ties with Epstein in December 2010 but emails came to light this week showing they were still talking two months later.
He said he didn’t see or speak to Epstein after they were pictured strolling through Central Park in New York City shortly after the paedo was released from jail for child sex offences.
But emails disclosed in a filing by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveal he spoke to Epstein in February 2011.
In an email, he told Epstein: “Keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon!!!!”
The emails have been exposed as the FCA defends an appeal by former Barclays Bank boss James Edward “Jes” Staley.
Andrew paid millions to Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre in an out-of-court settlement three years ago, while denying sexual assault accusations.
The royal could face an FBI probe after the man set to be the bureau’s new boss vowed to “do everything” to expose those who worked with Epstein.
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI head, Kash Patel, has Andrew in his sights after telling a Senate hearing he is ready to investigate anyone connected to convicted paedophile Epstein, who died in 2019.
The duke was also hit by a string of fresh humiliations yesterday as his portrait was stripped from a historic pub.
Andrew faces last orders at The Duke of York pub in Fitzrovia, central London, where signs with his portrait were pulled down.
And a new book claims deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner referred to him as “that nonce” in an astonishing rant.
Referring to discussions on whether to dump Andrew from the monarchy, she reportedly said: “I’m not going to vote to keep that nonce on… I can’t go back to my constituency and say, yeah, I support that.”
Earthquake warning for Santorini closes schools as holiday island is rocked by series of small quakes
AN EARTHQUAKE warning has been issued for Santorini with schools closed on the holiday island.
The Greek paradise has been rocked by a series of small quakes leading authorities to issue strong warnings.
Santorini island has had warnings issued after a series of earthquakes[/caption]They have shut schools and advised people on the island to avoid two small ports and refrain from gathering in indoor spaces.
A series of tremors up to a 4.3 magnitude were registered on Friday and Saturday in the area between the volcanic island of Santorini and Amorgos, the civil protection ministry said in a statement.
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