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    Jack Grealish news – 7 clues Amber Gill and Man City star were secretly dating before Emily Atack cheating row erupted

    EAGLE-EYED fans have spotted the seven key clues Amber Gill and Jack Grealish were secretly dating.The reality star is understood to be completely heartbroken that Grealish was secretly dating Emily Atack, 31 – possibly at the same time as he was seeing her.
    Despite the cheating scandal that’s shocked the world, celeb sleuths have been scouring Amber’s social media for signs she was secretly seeing Jack Grealish.
    The seven clues they found are:
    Ambers’ month-long social media absence; her ‘glowing’ return a few days ago at the same time news emerged of Jack and Emily dating; no social media posts about going on dates; joking about her favourite band being Men I Trust; romantic dinner date selfies with mystery man; the romantic novel she claimed to be writing; and her sexy snap wishing the England squad luck at the Euros earlier this year.
    Read our Jack Grealish live blog for the latest updates…
    Jack Grealish’s girlfriend ‘devastated’
    Jack’s childhood sweetheart Sasha Atwood is said to be “devastated” after his secret dates with Emily Atack.
    It goes on to say that model and social media influencer Sasha, who has known the footballer since school, is thought to be “devastated”.
    The 25-year-old is reported to have only found out about Jack’s relationship with Emily after England’s 5-0 win over Albania on Friday night.
    Explained: Who are Emily Atack’s ex’s?
    Emily split from her last boyfriend Jude Taylor in August and later said: “I am single. Being single isn’t always a happy thing, but I definitely think it isn’t a bad thing.
    “And it shouldn’t be seen as something that’s shameful if you’re in your 30s and single.
    “As I say, being single isn’t always great, but sometimes it’s really great. So yeah, I’m fine.”
    Her famous exes also include One Direction’s Harry Styles, McFly’s Dougie Poynter and comedian Seann Walsh.
    Are Emily and Jack single?
    The England footballer, 26, is in a relationship with 25-year-old model Sasha Attwood.
    The pair met as teenagers at school in Solihull and have been on and off throughout their 20s.
    Emily, meanwhile, is believed to be single.
    Inside the glitzy world of Jack Grealish & Sasha Attwood
    Jack Grealish, 26, and his glamourous girlfriend Sasha Attwood, 25, could be the Greal thing when it comes to footie’s new super couple.
    The couple have been compared to David and Victoria Beckham.
    The swaggering playmaker became the most expensive British footballer in history following his £115million move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.
    In the space of a few short months, following his historic transfer, Jack’s star status has turned meteoric.
    A source said: “Jack had been living in a nice apartment in Manchester but recently fans have started to congregate outside.”

    When did Sasha Attwood start dating Jack Grealish?
    Sasha and Jack Grealish have been together since they were 16.
    They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull.
    Backing Emily
    An industry source has said that: “Much of the follow-up to this story has been pretty sexist — trying to pitch two women against each other.
    “The reality is neither woman has done anything wrong.
    “Emily has had some horrible trolling online but her celeb pals have been quick to back her.”
    Jack told girlfriend he and Emily were ‘just mates’
    It is understood that Jack played down his friendship with Emily Atack to on-off girlfriend Sasha, insisting: “We’re just mates.”
    The source said: “Emily’s mates, including her ex-boyfriend Charlie (Edwards), have all rallied around her since the news of their relationship broke.
    “She’s made it clear to Jack the last thing she wants is to be presented as a home-wrecker when she’s anything but. Jack needs to get his story straight and make a decision.
    “The ball is in his court — but Emily’s made it clear to Jack she won’t be a mug and hang around waiting for him.”
    ‘It’s Emily Atack or me’ 
    Jack Grealish was given an ultimatum by his girlfriend Sasha Attwood over telly star Emily Atack, saying: “It’s me or her.”
    A source said the pair were meeting to discuss their future.
    The source said: “Sasha has been rocked by news of Jack’s secret friendship. She had no idea.
    “Jack has apologised to her for any upset caused, and they were due to meet to discuss their future.
    “Jack is really confused. On the one hand, he’s being advised to stay loyal to his childhood sweetheart for all sorts of reasons — commercial and otherwise.
    “But on the other, he’s intoxicated by Emily’s company. He can’t seem to stay away from her.
    “Plus loads of his club mates have crushes on Emily too — so they’re saying something different.
    “Obviously there have been gags about Jack’s very own transfer deadline day . . . ”
    Amber trying to find if there a crossover with Emily
    Amber Gill told a pal: “I’d like to get in touch with Emily and find out whether there was any crossover.
    “We’ve met up several times and were messaging a lot. I really thought there was something between us.”
    All the signs Amber Gill had a secret boyfriend 
    Love Island’s Amber Gill, 24, has surprised all her fans after The Sun revealed she had been secretly seeing footballer Jack Grealish.
    Fans spotted that Amber has been quiet on the men front, as she often tweets about being single or being off men.
    The star also shared a number of pictures of herself on what appeared to be romantic dinner dates, without revealing the identity of the person she was with.
    On top of all that, she even revealed she was writing a romantic novel – about two opposites falling for each other.
    Inside Jack & Amber’s secret romance
    Bonding over their mutual love for Stormzy, Jack Grealish and Amber Gill met at Leeds Festival in August of this year.
    Jack was even called on stage during the performance.
    Amber was spotted dancing at the side of the stage during the gig, with a source saying at the time:  “Amber looked amazing and stood out backstage with all the roadies. All eyes were on her.”
    An insider said: “Jack and Amber really hit it off at the festival. They had been talking online but it was a good chance to really hang out.”

    Jack & Amber ‘met up several times’
    A source has said that: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
    “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
    Jack & Sasha recently celebrated 10-year anniversary
    Jack and Sasha met at school and have been together for a decade, recently celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a romantic home movie night.
    Sasha previously opened up about receiving hundreds of death threats every day over her relationship with the footballer.
    She revealed: “I had so many messages every single day. I still get them now, all day every day.”
    ‘Emily thought he was fit’
    The Sun revealed Jack and Emily had been on several dates after getting in touch with each other on social media.
    A source said: “Emily watched Jack in the Euros and thought he was fit. And for his part, Jack has been a fan of hers since she starred as Charlotte ‘Big Jugs’ Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.
    “They started DMing on Instagram before swapping numbers, and taking it on to WhatsApp and FaceTime. Jack’s been calling her almost every day and has been pretty open about it. They’ve become really good mates, are FaceTiming loads and he’s like a little puppy dog around her. It’s very sweet. They have a real laugh together.”
    Jack’s date with Amber Gill
    Last night The Sun told how the Manchester City midfielder has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber.
    Amber is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
    A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
    “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
    Jack’s date with Amber Gill
    Last night The Sun told how the Manchester City midfielder has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber.
    Amber is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
    A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
    “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
    Jack Grealish’s girlfriend supported by fans
    After it was revealed Jack enjoyed dates with Emily Atack and Amber Gill, the footie star’s girlfriend, Sasha Attwood, has been supported by fans on social media.
    One wrote: “We are all here for you and we love you.”
    Another commented: “Hope you’re doing ok.”
    And a third added: “You deserve the world.”
    Eagle-eyed fans
    Followers who keep a close eye on the love-island winner might have spotted that Amber has been loved up after dropping a series of clues which have hinted at her romance.
    Amber is usually pretty active on Instagram but she didn’t post anything on her grid for over a month.
    A couple of days ago she returned and shared a snap of herself looking glowing.
    The timing coincides with the news of Jack’s meetings with Emily being revealed.
    Fans also spotted that Amber – who often tweets about being single or being off men – has been quiet on the men front.
    What has Jack been up to?
    Jack is known to be a bit of a lad.
    In August he was caught liking a string of Instagram snaps posted by model Lillie Haynes — who starred on this year’s Love Island — before deleting them.
    Just days later he was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya.In the same month Jack was seen “flirting like mad” with another Love Island beauty — 2018 contestant Ellie Brown.
    Last Saturday The Sun revealed Jack had secret dates with Emily Atack.
    And on Monday childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood gave him a lovelife ultimatum.
    Jack Grealish and Amber Gill’s secret romance after meeting at Leeds festival 
    The Love Island winner, 24, and England superstar, 26, were both invited to watch the rapper’s headline gig at Leeds in August of this year.
    Jack was even called on stage during the performance and given a round of applause by the huge crowd.
    Amber was spotted dancing at the side of the stage during the gig, with a source saying at the time:  “Amber looked amazing and stood out backstage with all the roadies. All eyes were on her.”
    Jack – who has been on/off with his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood for ten years – is said to have invited the star back to his hotel in Leeds that night.
    Amber and Jack ‘met up several times’
    A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
    “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
    Girlfriend Sasha Attwood supported by fans
    Sasha Attwood has been supported by fans on social media after it was revealed Jack Grealish enjoyed dates with Emily Atack and Amber Gill.
    The model, 25, hasn’t publicly commented on the news of 26-year-old Jack’s friendships with Emily, 31, and Amber, 24, but her Instagram followers left a string of messages on her recent uploads.
    One wrote: “We are all here for you and we love you.” Another commented: “Hope you’re doing ok.” And a third added: “You deserve the world.”
    Last night The Sun told how £105m Manchester City midfielder Jack has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber, who is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
    Jack Grealish hides away
    Camera shy Jack Grealish has been seen hiding as he headed to training after we exclusively revealed he was dating two stars at once.
    The Manchester City star wore the hood of his coat tightly over his head and shielded his face after news broke he was seeing both Amber Gill and Emily Atack.

    What did Sasha Attwood say about death threats during Euro 2020?
    Sasha found herself bombarded with hate during Euro 2020 while she was cheering on Jack, 25, and his Three Lions teammates.
    Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said: “I was receiving 200 death threats a day. I’m not exaggerating when I say that.
    “I had so many messages every single day. I still get them now, all day every day.”
    Sasha — who was targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram — joined the debate around the accountability of social media firms as she labelled the platforms “toxic”.
    She said: “Things have obviously blown up over the Euros, but I never thought in a million years it would ever be this bad.
    “It just kind of blows my mind how nasty people can be for no reason whatsoever.
    “I’ve always been quite a strong person, I’ve always been very good at blocking out people’s opinions. But it’s on a whole other level.”
    Who has Sasha Attwood modelled for?
    While boyfriend Jack has been working hard on the pitch, Sasha seems to have been busy too, as she posted an Instagram story showing a fashion shoot set up and tagged retail giant House of Fraser in the video.
    She was scouted by a modelling agent at just 13 while out on a shopping trip with her mum in Birmingham.
    The blonde model is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels.
    In September 2021, it was confirmed that she had scored a big-money deal as the face of online clothing brand, Boohoo.
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    Jack Grealish girlfriend news – How Amber Gill fell for footballer at Leeds Festival before Emily Atack cheating claims

    JACK Grealish has found himself up to his eyes in a messy love scandal after being accused of dating three women at the same time.The £100m Manchester City star, 26, is understood to have been dating Love Island star Amber Gill, 24 and Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack, 31, around the same time as seeing on-off childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood, 25.
    Jack, 26, is said to have enjoyed several secret meetings before Amber before she was left heartbroken seeing the England attacking midfielder with actress Emily.
    He is said to have charmed castaway Amber on Instagram leading to several secret dates in recent months.
    In between those dates Jack saw his long-term on-off girlfriend Sasha for showdown talks about their romance.
    A source told The Sun: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
    “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.
    “It was never a proper relationship, just a good time and some dates together, but now it feels as though he may have been in contact with a number of girls at once and that’s very disappointing for her. She really liked him.”
    Read our Jack Grealish live blog for the latest updates…
    Eagle-eyed fans
    Followers who keep a close eye on the love-island winner might have spotted that Amber has been loved up after dropping a series of clues which have hinted at her romance.
    Amber is usually pretty active on Instagram but she didn’t post anything on her grid for over a month.
    A couple of days ago she returned and shared a snap of herself looking glowing.
    The timing coincides with the news of Jack’s meetings with Emily being revealed.
    Fans also spotted that Amber – who often tweets about being single or being off men – has been quiet on the men front.
    What has Jack been up to?
    Jack is known to be a bit of a lad.
    In August he was caught liking a string of Instagram snaps posted by model Lillie Haynes — who starred on this year’s Love Island — before deleting them.
    Just days later he was spotted on celebrity dating app Raya.In the same month Jack was seen “flirting like mad” with another Love Island beauty — 2018 contestant Ellie Brown.
    Last Saturday The Sun revealed Jack had secret dates with Emily Atack.
    And on Monday childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood gave him a lovelife ultimatum.
    Jack Grealish and Amber Gill’s secret romance after meeting at Leeds festival 
    The Love Island winner, 24, and England superstar, 26, were both invited to watch the rapper’s headline gig at Leeds in August of this year.
    Jack was even called on stage during the performance and given a round of applause by the huge crowd.
    Amber was spotted dancing at the side of the stage during the gig, with a source saying at the time:  “Amber looked amazing and stood out backstage with all the roadies. All eyes were on her.”
    Jack – who has been on/off with his childhood sweetheart Sasha Attwood for ten years – is said to have invited the star back to his hotel in Leeds that night.
    Amber and Jack ‘met up several times’
    A source explained: “Amber has been in contact with Jack for a while after they first got in touch online, and since then they’ve met up several times over the past few months at hotels, including one in Leeds.
    “She was clearly quite excited about it, she told her friends, but after the news about Jack and Emily came out recently the whole thing feels a lot less glamorous.”
    Girlfriend Sasha Attwood supported by fans
    Sasha Attwood has been supported by fans on social media after it was revealed Jack Grealish enjoyed dates with Emily Atack and Amber Gill.
    The model, 25, hasn’t publicly commented on the news of 26-year-old Jack’s friendships with Emily, 31, and Amber, 24, but her Instagram followers left a string of messages on her recent uploads.
    One wrote: “We are all here for you and we love you.” Another commented: “Hope you’re doing ok.” And a third added: “You deserve the world.”
    Last night The Sun told how £105m Manchester City midfielder Jack has been on secret dates with Love Island winner Amber, who is said to be heartbroken that there could have been a crossover with Inbetweeners star Emily.
    Jack Grealish hides away
    Camera shy Jack Grealish has been seen hiding as he headed to training after we exclusively revealed he was dating two stars at once.
    The Manchester City star wore the hood of his coat tightly over his head and shielded his face after news broke he was seeing both Amber Gill and Emily Atack.

    What did Sasha Attwood say about death threats during Euro 2020?
    Sasha found herself bombarded with hate during Euro 2020 while she was cheering on Jack, 25, and his Three Lions teammates.
    Speaking on her YouTube channel, she said: “I was receiving 200 death threats a day. I’m not exaggerating when I say that.
    “I had so many messages every single day. I still get them now, all day every day.”
    Sasha — who was targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram — joined the debate around the accountability of social media firms as she labelled the platforms “toxic”.
    She said: “Things have obviously blown up over the Euros, but I never thought in a million years it would ever be this bad.
    “It just kind of blows my mind how nasty people can be for no reason whatsoever.
    “I’ve always been quite a strong person, I’ve always been very good at blocking out people’s opinions. But it’s on a whole other level.”
    Who has Sasha Attwood modelled for?
    While boyfriend Jack has been working hard on the pitch, Sasha seems to have been busy too, as she posted an Instagram story showing a fashion shoot set up and tagged retail giant House of Fraser in the video.
    She was scouted by a modelling agent at just 13 while out on a shopping trip with her mum in Birmingham.
    The blonde model is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels.
    In September 2021, it was confirmed that she had scored a big-money deal as the face of online clothing brand, Boohoo.
    When did Sasha Attwood start dating Jack Grealish?
    Sasha and Jack Grealish have been together since they were 16.
    They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull.
    Who is Sasha Attwood?
    Sasha Attwood, 25, is a fashion model and influencer.
    She’s got more than 27,000 followers on Instagram.
    Sasha is also a YouTuber.
    What have Jack and Emily said?
    Neither have spoken out since the rumours were published.
    A spokesman for Emily declined to comment when approached by The Sun.
    Are Emily and Jack single?
    The England footballer, 26, is in a relationship with 25-year-old model Sasha Attwood.
    The pair met as teenagers at school in Solihull and have been on and off throughout their 20s.
    Emily, meanwhile, is believed to be single.
    She split from her last boyfriend Jude Taylor in August and later said: “I am single. Being single isn’t always a happy thing, but I definitely think it isn’t a bad thing.
    “And it shouldn’t be seen as something that’s shameful if you’re in your 30s and single.
    “As I say, being single isn’t always great, but sometimes it’s really great. So yeah, I’m fine.”
    Her famous exes also include One Direction’s Harry Styles, McFly’s Dougie Poynter and comedian Seann Walsh.
    Real laugh
    Speaking of Emily and Jack’s relationship, his pal said.
    “Jack’s been calling her almost every day and has been pretty open about it.
    “They’ve become really good mates, are FaceTiming loads and he’s like a little puppy dog around her.
    “It’s very sweet. They have a real laugh together.”
    A friend later added: “They’re getting very close but obviously haven’t crossed a line.
    “Jack is very focussed on his career and Emily is a fun, popular girl who is incredibly busy work-wise at the moment.”
    Are Emily and Jack dating?
    Jack Grealish has reportedly enjoyed secret dates with telly star Emily Atack, The Sun exclusively revealed.
    Pals say the Man City midfielder, 26 has allegedly been calling Emily, 31, almost every day after the pair exchanged numbers in September 2021.
    They reportedly met once at Manchester’s five-star Lowry hotel on October 18 – ahead of City’s Champions League victory against Belgium’s Club Brugge – and later at the actress’s home in the capital.
    Describing their friendship as the “talk of the dressing room,” Jack’s pal explained that the pair have a mutual admiration for each other.
    The friend told the Sun: “Emily watched Jack in the Euros and thought he was fit. “And for his part, Jack has been a fan of hers since she starred as Charlotte ‘Big Jugs’ Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners.
    “They started DMing on Instagram before swapping numbers, and taking it on to WhatsApp and FaceTime.
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    Pep Guardiola ‘convinced’ Barcelona can lure Raheem Sterling from Man City amid transfer interest

    PEP GUARDIOLA has admitted he could lose top players to Barcelona amid their interest in Raheem Sterling.The Catalan giants have been long-time admirers of Sterling and rumoured to be lining up a transfer offer.
    Raheem Sterling could be lured by Barcelona, his manager Pep Guardiola admittedCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Pep Guardiola conceded the lure of Barcelona is still there for playersCredit: AFP
    Barcelona have just appointed Xavi to be their new head coach and want new faces to help rebuild after a miserable start to the campaign.
    Sterling, 26, would be an ideal option to fit into the club’s 4-3-3 system.
    And City boss Guardiola admitted: “If Barcelona are interested in any of our players, I am convinced that they can get them.
    “Barca continues to be an attractive club, more than attractive. The city, the club, the history and this for the trainers, for the players always seduces a lot.
    “If Barcelona interests one of our players, they will set up the machinery into operation, it is a liner.
    “Barca can use their media to influence signings. That’s the thing about Barcelona; they can do what they want, good or bad.”
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    Sterling isn’t a first-team regular under Guardiola and has scored twice this season in 15 appearances.
    He recently admitted he would be open to leaving the Etihad in a bid for more playing time.
    Sterling told Financial Times: “If there was the opportunity to go somewhere else for more game time I would be open to it at this moment in time.
    “As I said, football is the most important thing to me — challenges that I have set myself from a young age and dreams as well.
    “As an English player all I know is the Premier League and I’ve always thought you know maybe one day I’d love to play abroad to see how I would come up against that challenge.”
    Catalan outfit El Nacional yesterday claimed there could be a player swap deal for Sterling and Barcelona star Frankie de Jong.
    Guardiola is said to be an admirer of De Jong, who hasn’t had the influence in Barcelona’s midfield that they hoped for since his move from Ajax.
    De Jong is valued at £60m Euros by the Catalans while Man City have a £43m price tag on Sterling.
    That would mean Sterling plus £17m would be the price Pep has to pay if he wants to bring 24-year-old De Jong to Manchester.
    De Jong joined Barcelona in a £65m deal from Ajax in 2019 and came with high expectations.
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    Fans fume as Walker is cleared of red card and penalty by VAR against Southampton as Lineker slams ‘bizarre’ call

    BEMUSED football fans blasted a VAR decision that saw Kyle Walker escape a sending off and Southampton denied penalty.The incident during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at the Etihad prompted angry reactions from fans on social media.
    Kyle Walker and Man City were let off by a controversial VAR decision

    One incredulous fan described VAR as “being on vacation” during the controversial incident.
    Walker looked set to be given his marching orders in the second half after he brought down Southampton striker Adam Armstrong in the box. 
    And for a moment it looked as if the visitors were in with a chance of gaining a surprise lead against champions.
    However, the Three Lions full-back stayed on the pitch after appearing to argue his case with referee Jon Moss. 
    Moss later opted to overturn the penalty decision after viewing a replay of the incident on a pitchside screen. 

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    This prompted an irate reaction on Twitter from viewers, supporters and pundits with Gary Lineker branding the choice to overturn the pen as “bizarre”.
    In a post to his eight million followers, Lineker wrote: “Extraordinary turnaround by VAR. Walker gives away a penalty and gets a red card. 
    “With double jeopardy, the red was an error, but to turn over the decision of a penalty is bizarre. 
    “You could argue whether it was a penalty, but having given it, it was definitely not a glaring error.
    Meanwhile, one observer on felt Walker’s challenge on Armstrong was an “obvious foul”.
    And another described the referee’s choice to overturn the spot-tick as “madness”. 
    However other watchers reckoned they could see VAR made the decision to overturn the pen. 
    One viewer suggested that VAR probably got the decision “right” with Walker making a “remarkable recovery” to “get in front of Armstrong”. 
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    Man City ‘made a late enquiry for Barcelona star Ansu Fati’ after failed Cristiano Ronaldo transfer swoop

    MANCHESTER CITY reportedly made a late enquiry for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati after their move for Cristiano Ronaldo collapsed. Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, sealed a stunning £19.7m return to Manchester United but initially looked set to sign for local rivals Man City.
    Ansu Fati will now wear the iconic number 10 shirt for Barcelona previously worn by former captain Lionel MessiCredit: AP
    The Sky Blues came closing to signing the Old Trafford legend until former club Man Utd came calling to hijack the move.
    Sir Alex Ferguson called Ronaldo personally to persuade him to reject a move to City to sign for Man Utd instead, which was recently confirmed, much to the delight of United fans.
    After failing in their summer pursuit of Harry Kane, City were desperate to add to their attacking ranks and once Ronaldo was no longer an option.
    And according to Mundo Deportivo in Spain, they turned to Barcelona prospect Fati.
    The 18-year-old, who joined Barca’s famed La Masia youth academy in 2012 aged just ten, had a breakthrough season for the Catalan club in the 2019-20 season.
    But after suffering a tear in his left knee in November 2020 whilst playing against Real Betis, the wonderkid underwent surgery and spend nine months on the sidelines, only returned to training last month.
    Fati shares the same agent as Ronaldo, Jorge Mendes, who Guardiola reportedly contacted after the talks broke down to negotiate a potential move for Fati.

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    But Barca fans will be pleased to know that talks barely got off the ground as Mendes and Fati both agreed that the Spain international should stay at the Nou Camp for the time being at least.
    Fati is very highly-rated at Barca, so much so that he was handed Lionel Messi’s iconic number ten shirt after the Argentine departed for PSG this summer.
    Fati became the second-youngest player to play for the club when he made his debut in August 2019, aged just 16 years and 298 days.
    He then became Barca’s youngest ever scorer just six days later in a 2-2 draw away at Osasuna, becoming the third-youngest scorer in the history of LaLiga.
    Ansu Fati has four caps for Spain and 41 appearances for Barcelona at just 18-year-old, despite missing nine months through injuryCredit: AP
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    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reveals he expected Tottenham striker Harry Kane to seal Man City transfer in the summer

    CHELSEA manager Thomas Tuchel admits he thought Tottenham superstar Harry Kane would join Manchester City in the summer.Kane announced his desire to leave Spurs in May when City tried to capitalise, but they were unable to meet the asking price.
    Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel thought Harry Kane would join Manchester CityCredit: Getty
    Tottenham star Harry Kane stayed despite Manchester City’s intense interest
    Reports suggested the Blues were also linked with the England captain but Tuchel insists that wasn’t the case and Romelu Lukaku was always his top target.
    Speaking about Kane’s proposed move to Man City, the German manager admitted: “I thought that this would happen.”
    “We never had a list with his name on it and I never went to Marina Granovskaia to tell her to buy him.
    “But the club sorted out the situation. There are many people around players, their agents and advisors and people in between and we had some information from these people.
    “But it was never that close that we had to experience the rivalry [between Tottenham and Chelsea].
    “We know about the rivalry but I had a feeling that it was never that far.”
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    Tuchel, though, insists that he wouldn’t have feared City any more with Kane in their squad during the Premier League title chase.
    But the former Borussia Dortmund boss admits he was pleased with the 28-year-old proving to be a one-club man.
    Tuchel added: “No, I was not scared, but if it would have happened, I would have been very interested in how maybe it would have changed Manchester City’s style of playing.
    “We are not afraid of anyone. We accept any team and Manchester City, Man United and Liverpool, they are the teams strong like no other in this league and they have strong squads.
    “These are the guys with whom we want to compete and it’s normal that they fight for the best players and I thought this is maybe going to happen.

    “On one side I was happy that he stayed because it is also nice that it exists in football that players play for one club only.
    “Harry Kane is Tottenham and even for me – I have absolutely nothing to do with Tottenham, I have never worked for them – when I think about Tottenham in the last decade you think about Harry Kane and this is very nice.
    “Like you think about [Lionel] Messi and straight away you think about Barcelona and it is very hard to think that he plays for another club now, and that’s the same for Harry Kane.
    “So, from this side, I was happy because I like it and a part of my personality is still a fan and I like that things like this happen.
    “It is also nice that Romelu Lukaku is back at Chelsea and some things are a good fit and should not be changed.”
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    Man City 4 Barnsley 0: Riyad Mahrez continues red-hot form as he prepares to fight with Jack Grealish for starting spot

    RIYAD MAHREZ showed he is in no mood to be squeezed out by Jack Grealish as he continued his impressive pre-season.The champions are preparing to spend £100million on the Aston Villa captain to add to Pep Guardiola’s array of midfield options.
    Sam Edozie, left, celebrates his goal with Riyad Mahrez and Ben KnightCredit: Getty
    Kevin de Bruyne watched from the standsCredit: Getty
    But the £60m Algerian ace has picked up where he left off last season over the past week.
    He scored a trademark free-kick against Preston on Tuesday and was on the mark here too – as well as having a hand in two other goals.
    Kevin de Bruyne only returned to the club on Thursday and he turned up to watch his team-mates – wearing an eye-catching lumberjack shirt.
    Whatever happens with Grealish – it won’t be the Belgian superstar facing the axe.
    Mahrez is determined it won’t be him either and he created the first goal when his cross from the right took out keeper Brad Collins and Sam Edozie tapped in.
    The former Leicester man is clearly in the groove ahead of the meeting with his old club at Wembley on Saturday.
    He linked up with Joao Cancelo who teed up another youngster Ben Knight to score.
    Mahrez then helped himself to a goal when he got on the end of Benjamin Mendy’s cross to sweep home at the back post.
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    There could have been a fourth before the break but Cole Palmer saw his penalty saved by Collins in the Tykes goal.
    Defender Nathan Ake got in on the act after the break when he stabbed home after a scramble in the box.
    Guardiola was able to give first team stars Ilkay Gundogan and Oleks Zinchenko a run-out in the second half after they returned to training in midweek.
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    Premier League 2021/22 fixtures LIVE: Latest announcement as Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea learn their fate

    THE Premier League fixtures for 2021/22 have been announced!Stick with us here as we bring you all of the latest dates and developments as teams find out their fate for the big kick-off next season.
    Who will champions Manchester City open up against? When will the north London derbies be on? Find out all here this morning.
    Follow ALL the latest updates below…
    MAN UTD FIRST SIX
    Manchester United will start their Premier League campaign with a massive clash against Leeds United at Old Trafford.
    Here are the Red Devils’ first six Prem fixtures (subject to change)…

    Leeds United (H) – August 14 – 3pm
    Southampton (A) – August 21 – 3pm
    Wolves (A) – August 28 – 3pm
    Newcastle (H) – September 11 – 3pm
    West Ham (A) – September 18 – 3pm
    Aston Villa (H) – September 25 – 3pm

    BRENTFORD FIRST SIX
    Brentford will play their first EVER Premier League game in August when they take on Arsenal at home.
    Here are the Bees’ first six Prem fixtures (subject to change)…

    Arsenal (H) – August 14 – 3pm
    Crystal Palace (A) – August 21 – 3pm
    Aston Villa (A) – August 28 – 3pm
    Brighton (H) – September 11 – 3pm
    Wolves (A) – September 18 – 3pm
    Liverpool (H) – September 25 – 3pm

    MAN BEHIND THE FIXTURES
    Glenn Thompson of Atos, explained the complex issues behind the 380-match fixture list to the Premier League’s website.
    He said: “We cannot do anything until we know the composition of each division, which is after the last EFL playoff.
    “Then we can start looking at the main bit of compiling the fixtures.
    “It is a matter of placing each of the clubs in a pairing grid, which basically defines the dates they will be at home.
    “For every date in the season, the fixture computer knows who is at home and who is away and then it will mix them up randomly to determine which matches will take place on which date.”
    PRE-SEASON BREAK
    England’s Prem stars will get a two-week break next season – although not an official one.
    But overseas players from outside Europe face a globe-trotting fortnight while team-mates have their feet up.
    The FA and Prem agreed to a three-season trial of the “mid season player break” starting in February 2020.
    But the impact of the pandemic on last season’s congested fixtures meant the trial was temporarily abandoned – and there is no return of the “split” fixtures for the 2021-22 campaign.
    Instead, the new fixtures list showed consecutive weekends at the end of January and beginning of February without Prem games.
    That is partly because the FA Cup fourth round will take place on the weekend of February 5th and 6th.
    But with Fifa having squeezed in a series of catch-up World Cup qualifiers in Africa, Asia, South America, Concacaf and Oceania for the last week of January, it meant no Prem games were possible for January 29.
    With League matches due on the weekend of January 22 and then again in the midweek starting Tuesday February 8, it could see a number of Gareth Southgate’s squad having as much as 17 days off if they are rested for the FA Cup tie.
    Other Europeans will also be able to take advantage of the rest.
    But the likes of Egypt’s Mo Salah, Korea’s Heung-min Son and Brazilians Ederson, Alisson and Richarlison will all be expected to head back to their home continents to play two or three 2022 qualifiers before returning to the UK.
    DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
    Here’s a closer look at defending champions’ Manchester City’ 2021/22 campaign.
    First up is a trip to Spurs before facing newly promoted Norwich and then Arsenal.
    The festive period is kind to City with no ‘Big Six’ clashes in the entire month of December.
    And if the Premier League title comes down to the wire then it’s a favourable run in for Pep Guardiola and Co, they face just one of the ‘Big Six’ in Liverpool in their last ten games of the season.
    RUD AWAKENING
    Antonio Rudiger has denied biting Paul Pogba during France’s 1-0 win over Germany.
    He said: “I should not come close with my mouth to his back, no doubt about it.
    “It looks unfortunate. Paul and I have talked about it as friends after the final whistle.”

    ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET
    It’s the third consecutive year Liverpool will play a newly promoted side in their opening game of a Premier League season.
    It’s also the second time in three years that the opposition is Norwich after the Canaries won promotion from the Championship in 2019.
    They lost 4-1 at Anfield on the opening day of the 2019/20 season and will be hoping history will not repeat itself this year.
    BRU CHEEKY BOY
    Bruno Fernandes has fired a cheeky, light-hearted Euros warning at Manchester United team-mate Paul Pogba.
    The pair are set to do battle at Euro 2020, having both been drawn in Group F with their respective nations.
    Bruno and Pogba will be back for United to face Leeds on the first game of the season.

    LIFE’S ROSEY
    Watford have bolstered their ranks ahead of the return to the Premier League with the signing of Danny Rose.
    The left-back, 30, joins the Hornets on a free transfer after penning a two-year deal.
    His first game for Watford could be a home game against Aston Villa at Vicarage Road on the first day of the new season.
    DOUBLE TROUBLE
    As mentioned in the build-up before the 9am fixtures release, Danny Rose was a target for newly promoted Watford.
    And not long ago, his return back to Watford has been announced!
    Rose played for Watford back in 2009 when he had a brief loan spell at the club.
    ✍ Danny Rose has agreed a move to Vicarage Road, we’re delighted to confirm.Welcome back to Watford, Danny! 🐝@_AFEX— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) June 16, 2021

    EXPERT OPENERS
    Spurs might have beaten Manchester City the last time the two sides faced off but Pep Guardiola will be out for revenge on the opening day of the 2021/22 season.
    Recent history of opening weekends is on City’s side – they’ve won their Premier League opener in ten out out of the last ten years.
    10 – Manchester City have won their first league match of the season in each of their last 10 top-flight campaigns stretching back to 2011-12, the joint-longest such run in top-flight history alongside Aston Villa between 1891-92 and 1900-01. Prepared.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 16, 2021

    SUPER START
    Tottenham start their season at home against defending champions Man City.
    Last time Spurs hosted City, Son got on the scoresheet!

    MERRY EV-MAS
    Who will be in charge at Goodison Park come December?
    Nobody knows yet but whoever does will have a fairly favourable festive period.
    Whoever takes over from Carlo Ancelotti will have hopes of challenging for a place in Europe for the first time since participating in the 2017/18 Europa League.

    TROPHY CABINET
    The trophy room at Stamford Bridge is certainly a stacked one, especially after last month’s Champions League final victory over Manchester City.
    The Blues have not won the Premier League since 2017, but seem to be going places under Thomas Tuchel, so don’t rule out a Chelsea title charge in the 2021/22 season.

    HAMMERTIME
    Here’s a closer look at David Moyes’ West Ham!
    First up is an away day up to the north of England to face Newcastle on Saturday, August 14.
    Compared to previous seasons, West Ham’s fixtures are fairly spread out – which helps when they start competing in the Europa League.
    April looks to be the toughest month in the Hammers’ Premier League Callander.

    TITLE RACE
    Man City and Chelsea are miles behind Man Utd in terms of Premier League titles won!

    DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
    Here’s a closer look at defending champions’ Manchester City’ 2021/22 campaign.
    First up is a trip to Spurs before facing newly promoted Norwich and then Arsenal.
    The festive period is kind to City with no ‘Big Six’ clashes in the entire month of December.
    And if the Premier League title comes down to the wire then it’s a favourable run in for Pep Guardiola and Co, they face just one of the ‘Big Six’ in Liverpool in their last ten games of the season.

    STAT ATTACK
    It’s the third consecutive year Liverpool will play a newly promoted side in their opening game of a Premier League season.
    It’s also the second time in three years that the opposition is Norwich after the Canaries won promotion from the Championship in 2019.
    They lost 4-1 at Anfield on the opening day of the 2019/20 season and will be hoping history will not repeat itself this year.
    3 – For a third consecutive season, Liverpool will face newly promoted opposition in their opening Premier League match of the season – they’ve scored exactly four goals in each of the previous two (4-1 vs Norwich in 2019-20, 4-3 vs Leeds in 2020-21). Confident.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 16, 2021

    MAN BEHIND THE FIXTURES
    Glenn Thompson of Atos, explained the complex issues behind the 380-match fixture list to the Premier League’s website.
    He said: “We cannot do anything until we know the composition of each division, which is after the last EFL playoff. 
    “Then we can start looking at the main bit of compiling the fixtures.
    “It is a matter of placing each of the clubs in a pairing grid, which basically defines the dates they will be at home. 
    “For every date in the season, the fixture computer knows who is at home and who is away and then it will mix them up randomly to determine which matches will take place on which date.”
    TOUGH WELCOME
    The three newly promoted teams in Norwich, Watford and Brentford don’t exactly have an easy start to life in the Premier league.
    All three teams face at least one of the ‘Big Six’ in their first three fixtures, while Norwich face two in Liverpool and Manchester City.
    After those two clashes they face Leicester so things don’t get much easier for Daniel Farke’s side in the first three weeks!
    Norwich
    Liverpool (H)Man City (A)Leicester (H)
    Watford
    Aston Villa (H)Brighton (A)Spurs (A)
    Brentford
    Arsenal (H)Crystal Palace (A)Aston Villa (A)
    OLE’S ASSIGNMENTS
    Right let’s take a closer look at Manchester United’s fixtures – here’s a reminder of what they look like.
    United can look forward to a fairly comfortable start to the season, too.
    After the opener against Leeds they travel to the South Coast to take on Southampton before facing Wolves at Molineux.
    United then welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford before taking on West Ham away.
    Aston Villa and Everton both travel to the Theatre of Dreams, before United face their toughest tests of the season in a tough-looking October and November.
    On October 16, United travel to Leicester before returning to Old Trafford on October 23 to host fierce rivals Liverpool.
    Spurs and derby rivals Manchester City come next before games against Watford, Chelsea and Arsenal.
    The festive period is a favourable once for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with no ‘Big Six’ clashes between December and February.
    March is a tough month though with consecutive games against Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool and then Leicester at home in the first week of April.
    United face two ‘Big Six’ clashes in their last five games in Arsenal and Chelsea but apart from that their run in is a fairly favourable one.

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    OPEN AND CLOSE
    Here’s how we open and end the 2021-22 Premier League season!
    The Premier League fixtures for the opening and closing day of the 2021-22 season
    WATFORD FIXTURES
    Watford start their Premier League campaign at home to Dean Smith’s Aston Villa!
    November is looking tough as they face Arsenal, Man Utd, Leicester and Chelsea.
    Man City at home opens up the month of December.
    Watford will travel to Stamford Bridge on the final day of the season.
    August
    14 Aston Villa (h)21 Brighton (a)28 Tottenham (a)
    September
    11 Wolves (h)18 Norwich (a)25 Newcastle (h)
    October
    2 Leeds (a)16 Liverpool (h)23 Everton (a)30 Southampton (h)
    November
    6 Arsenal (a)20 Man Utd (h)27 Leicester (a)30 Chelsea (h)
    December
    4 Man City (h)11 Brentford (a)14 Burnley (a)18 Crystal Palace (h)26 Wolves (a)28 West Ham (h)
    January
    1 Tottenham (h)15 Newcastle (a)22 Norwich (h)
    February
    8 West Ham (a)12 Brighton (h)19 Aston Villa (a)26 Man Utd (a)
    March
    5 Arsenal (h)12 Southampton (a)19 Everton (h)
    April
    2 Liverpool (a)9 Leeds (h)16 Brentford (h)23 Man City (a)30 Burnley (h)
    May
    7 Crystal Palace (a)15 Leicester (h)22 Chelsea (a)
    NORWICH FIXTURES
    Welcome back to the Premier League, Norwich!
    They play Liverpool at home on the opening game of the season, and then travel to the Etihad to face Man City!
    Leicester at home and Arsenal away follow the opening two fixtures too. OUCH!
    August
    14 Liverpool (h)21 Man City (a)28 Leicester (h)
    September
    11 Arsenal (a)18 Watford (h)25 Everton (a)
    October
    2 Burnley (a)16 Brighton (h)23 Chelsea (a)30 Leeds (h)
    November
    6 Brentford (a)20 Southampton (h)27 Wolves (h)
    December
    1 Newcastle (a)4 Tottenham (a)11 Man Utd (h)14 Aston Villa (h)18 West Ham (a)26 Arsenal (h)28 Crystal Palace (a)
    January
    1 Leicester (a)15 Everton (h)22 Watford (a)
    February
    8 Crystal Palace (h)12 Man City (h)19 Liverpool (a)26 Southampton (a)
    March
    5 Brentford (h)12 Leeds (a)19 Chelsea (h)
    April
    2 Brighton (a)9 Burnley (h)16 Man Utd (a)23 Newcastle (h)30 Aston Villa (a)
    May
    7 West Ham (h)15 Wolves (a)22 Tottenham (h)
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