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      Ex-England boss Roy Hodgson has ‘no sympathy’ for Man Utd star Mason Greenwood after England Covid-19 shame

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      ROY HODGSON says he has no sympathy for Mason Greenwood and claimed the Manchester United star deserves all the punishment he will get for his England hotel shame.
      Greenwood was sent home in disgrace with Phil Foden from their first ever senior squad after being caught arranging a hotel meeting with two girls in Iceland.

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      Mason Greenwood was snapped flouting Covid-19 rules in an Icelandic hotelCredit: Snapchat

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      Roy Hodgson said he does not have sympathy for the Manchester United youngsterCredit: EPA

      Since then there have been calls to go easy on the 18-year-old and the Manchester City star with claims they are so young they should be expected to make mistakes.
      But former England boss Hodgson, who takes his injury-hit Crystal Palace side to Old Trafford on Saturday, said “I’m afraid when you make mistakes that are as big a mistake as Mason Greenwood made you should be expected to pay some sort of price for that.
      “So I’m not certain sympathy is the right word.
      “It is important he learns from the mistake, I’m sure he will, but errors of that magnitude unfortunately are going to be criticised, scrutinised and are going to be punished I guess.

      “I’m not prepared to stand here and say sympathy, I’m not even really prepared to talk about age as well.
      “The fact is if you are old enough to come in and hold down a regular spot at Manchester United, and you are old enough to get called up and play for England then I’m afraid you’ve got to produce that level of behaviour that is required in those instances.
      “I’m just fortunate it didn’t happen on my watch, it was someone else’s problem.”
      Hodgson is giving the chance to one of his former England players, Nathaniel Clyne, to resurrect his career by training with Palace.

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      Clyne, 29, is without a club after leaving Liverpool over the summer following two nightmare years blighted by back and knee injury.
      And Hodgson says he has an open mind about offering the right-back a deal should he prove his fitness and show he can still perform.
      He added: “I believe he was coming to be tested today so he could take part in some training with us over next couple of weeks where he is interested to improve his fitness and show us and not only us, perhaps other clubs too, that he is fit and ready to go again.
      “We are happy to welcome him back into the fold to give him that opportunity.
      “A lot hinges on Nathan Ferguson, the player we have actually brought in to be a right-back at the club and to compete for a place there. A lot will depend on how his injury situation pans out over the next few weeks.
      “But it will be very nice to see where Nathaniel is and if there is an opportunity for us to offer him something or if he is interested in us offering him something, then him joining us.”

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      Man Utd takeover talks by Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov – who is worth staggering £8.7BN – denied

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will NOT be bought by Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov despite reports emerging of his interest.
      The former owner of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team was linked with a bid to oust the Glazer family.

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      Mikhail Prokhorov has denied reports linking him with a bid for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Sections of the Old Trafford faithful have wanted to see the back of the Americans for some time, having gone seven years without a Premier League trophy.
      Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was said to be interested in buying the club before turning his attention to a doomed takeover of Newcastle.
      With United valued at around £3billion, a prospective bidder would have to possess serious amounts of capital to even entertain the idea.
      Today, Forbes estimate Prokhorov to be worth as much as £8.7billion.

      And reports in Russia claimed the businessman was willing to negotiate a deal with the Red Devils.
      Yet, according to the Mail, he has denied any interest in the club.
      Prokhorov, 55, studied at the Moscow Finance Institute before making billions in the privatisation of Russia’s nickel and palladium mining industries.
      As a soft critic of Vladimir Putin, he ran in the country’s 2012 election campaign as a pro-business independent.

      Prokhorov’s most serious venture into sports came with his takeover of NBA team Brooklyn Nets, which was approved in 2010.
      Moving the team back to New York, he oversaw a hugely popular rebranding as the Nets reached the play-offs three years in a row.
      Prokhorov sold 49 per cent of his stake to Joseph Tsai in 2017 as a rebuilding phase began, ceding his other shares to the Chinese businessman last year.

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      Manchester United fans have held a number of protests against the current club ownersCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Man Utd in boost with Crystal Palace facing injury crisis with FIVE defenders set to be out and Clyne might not be ready

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a massive boost with Saturday’s opponents Crystal Palace embroiled in a defensive injury crisis.
      The Eagles are facing up to the prospect of being without as many as FIVE defenders for this weekend’s Premier League clash.

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      Roy Hodgson has a mounting injury crisis at the backCredit: AFP or licensors

      Injury analyst Ben Dinnery confirmed Palace’s plight on Twitter.
      He tweeted: “Palace are still without the likes of James Tomkins, Gary Cahill, Nathan Ferguson and Patrick van Aanholt.
      “Nathaniel Clyne is being tested ahead of him joining the group – Monday is likely to be his first day… Any potential deal would depend on the fitness of Ferguson.”
      Former Chelsea centre-back Cahill is still sidelined by a hamstring problem while ex-West Ham ace Tomkins has a thigh issue.

      Left-back Van Aanholt is making his way back after surgery on his dislocated shoulder.
      New signing Nathan Ferguson arrived from West Brom still nursing the knee injury that scuppered his January move.
      The 19-year-old has been partially introduced into first-team training by boss Roy Hodgson but is not yet ready to play.
      Former Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne has been training with Palace as he looks to his old club to help resurrect his injury-plagued career.

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      The 29-year-old is a free agent after leaving the defending champs over the summer.
      Hodgson said: “I believe he was coming to be tested today so he could take part in some training with us over next couple of weeks where he is interested to improve his fitness and show us and not only us, perhaps other clubs too, that he is fit and ready to go again.
      “We are happy to welcome him back into the fold to give him that opportunity.
      “A lot hinges on Nathan Ferguson, the player we have actually brought in to be a right-back at the club and to compete for a place there. A lot will depend on how his injury situation pans out over the next few weeks.
      “But it will be very nice to see where Nathaniel is and if there is an opportunity for us to offer him something or if he is interested in us offering him something, then him joining us.”
      Palace got off to a flyer in the new Prem campaign as Wilfried Zaha’s winner handed them all three points against Southampton on the opening weekend.

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      Wilfried Zaha got Crystal Palace off to a flyer in the Premier League seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Man Utd eye Atalanta winger Amad Traore, 18, as shock transfer replacement for Jadon Sancho as deal stalls

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing Atalanta winger Amad Traore as a shock alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
      A deal for the Dortmund winger has stalled and has left the Premier League club looking elsewhere.

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      Amad Traore is attracting the interest of Man United and other clubs in Europe18-year-old Traore is seen as a big prospect and was a part of the Champions League squad for Atalanta’s quarter-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Manchester Evening News report that the Red Devils have contacted the Italians as other clubs become interested in the teen.
      But MEN suggest he is not seen by club sources as an immediate Sancho substitute.
      Despite the interest, the right-sided midfielder only achieved 30 minutes on the pitch in Serie A last season.

      He did make a big impact in his first appearance, however, when he became the youngest player, at 17 years and 109 days old, to score on his league debut as Atalanta crushed Udinese 7-1.
      This dynamite start was only rewarded with two further senior appearances.
      In the Under 19 team, where he was a regular, Traore hit seven goals and 11 assists in 24 games.
      Along with Man United, rivals Manchester City are rumoured to also be keen.

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      Arsenal and Juventus are also believed to be admirers in the youngsters.
      If Atalanta can fend off the European giants, he has been linked with a loan move to Parma.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United’s move for Sancho continues to go nowhere fast.
      The English international played in Dortmund’s 5-0 German Cup rout over MSV Duisburg on Monday, where ex-United target Jude Belligham also scored.

      United are believed to have made progress over Sancho’s wages and agents’ fees but the Bundesliga side are still holding out for £108million to allow the player to leave.
      Old Trafford chiefs are working frantically to try and bring that valuation down as they are unwilling to splash the cash post-covid.
      Another potential Sancho replacement target, Gareth Bale, appears to be on his way to Tottenham who are edging ahead in the race for the Real Madrid man.

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      Man United continue to target Sancho but the clubs appear far apart on price

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      How Man Utd could line up against Crystal Palace on Saturday as Solskjaer faces being without ELEVEN players

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER faces a serious selection headache with ELEVEN doubts ahead of Manchester United’s season opener.
      Crystal Palace come to Old Trafford for a 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday after the Red Devils’ start was delayed due to last season’s Europa League run.

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      How Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side could line up without the eleven doubts

      With the ill-fated semi-final against Sevilla just under five weeks ago, preparation time has been cut short.
      Fitness concerns after only a week’s training, coupled with a bout of Nations League ties, has hampered the United boss.
      Guaranteed to miss out is centre-back Axel Tuanzebe, who remains on the mend after suffering an injury in July.
      Mason Greenwood looks unlikely to play after being told to train alone since his England fiasco.

      The striker, 18, was sent home by the national team after breaking Covid-19 restrictions by, together with Phil Foden, inviting two Icelandic girls into the squad hotel.
      Several other players have only arrived for training in recent days.
      Bruno Fernandes touched down in Carrington at the weekend before Monday saw the return of Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Fred, Eric Bailly and Nemanja Matic.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka also began his pre-season at the start of the week after a trip to Dubai caught the right-back on the wrong side of the Government’s quarantine guidelines.

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      Manchester United’s possible XI if the manager takes a fitness gamble
      Fellow defender Phil Jones is also a fitness doubt while Sergio Romero has not yet returned for training after being relegated to third-choice goalkeeper.
      That could force Solskjaer into starting Daniel James and Jesse Lingard at Old Trafford.
      Academy product Lingard, 27, could partner Scott McTominay and new signing Donny van de Beek in the centre of the park.
      Wantaway full-back Diogo Dalot is in line to start with Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in defence.

      Up front, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are set to be fit enough to start after the England forward skipped his country’s games – citing a lack of fitness.
      Fans also eagerly await the decision between the posts with both David De Gea and Dean Henderson fit and available for selection.
      Solskjaer will be desperate for improvement after a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in their only pre-season friendly.

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      FIFA 21 Ultimate Team most upgraded players with Mason Greenwood and Bukayo Saka both going up by 10 rating

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      MASON GREENWOOD and Bukayo Saka have been rewarded for their fantastic debut campaigns with a sharp increase in their FIFA 21 ratings.
      With Manchester United and Arsenal fans keen to see how their young stars fare in the latest edition of the video game, EA Sports have unveiled the most-improved players.

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      Mason Greenwood’s 17-goal haul for Manchester United impressed the FIFA selectors

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      Bukayo Saka is also among the most-improved stars of this year’s release

      Both Greenwood, 18, and Saka, 19, have received double-figure boosts after announcing themselves to the footballing world.
      With his primary position down as a right-midfielder, Greenwood comes in at 77, including 81 for pace and 78 for shooting.
      That marks a 10-point upgrade for the England international, the same increase given to Saka.
      The Arsenal wide-man now rates 75 with 84 for pace also his best asset, before a 77 for dribbling.

      Top of the pile for FIFA 21’s most improved players is Serie A breakout star Marash Kumbulla, up by 15.
      A relative unknown when promoted into the first-team of Hellas Verona last summer, the centre-back was highly impressive in his rookie year.
      At 20, Albanian international Kumbulla is reportedly being watched by Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Roma.
      New Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski is bumped up by 13 along with Mexican youngster Sebastian Cordova.

      And there is little surprise to see Erling Haaland among the most-boosted stars, the Borussia Dortmund hitman rising by 11 to a strong rating of 84.

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      Saka is one of several bright young talents coming out of ArsenalCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Hellas Verona youngster Marash Kumbulla (right) is FIFA 21’s most-improved playerCredit: AFP or licensors

      Surprisingly, relegated Watford boast two of the most-improved players in left-back Pervis Estupinan, up by 11, and Luis Javier Suarez, up by eight.
      However, after impressive loan spells in Spain, both are likely to leave Vicarage Road in the coming weeks.
      Sheffield United’s rise to fight for European qualification sees two Blades stars among the most-improved for FIFA 21.
      John Lundstram bounces up by nine to 76 with George Baldock rising by eight to 77.

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      Paul Pogba arrives at Man Utd training after Covid-19 battle with Solskjaer having big plans for midfielder this season

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      PAUL POGBA was driven into Manchester United training on Friday as the star’s Covid-19 scare finally came to an end.
      Both the Frenchman and wife Zulay tested positive for the illness, which struck just before Pogba entered his national team camp at the end of last month.

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      Paul Pogba was driven into training in the back of this MercedesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

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      The midfielder is set to be given a starring role in United’s line-up next seasonCredit: EPA

      After self-isolating, the couple posted pictures to their Instagram of them recovering and spending time with their son Labile Shakur.
      With United’s pre-season now fully underway, Pogba tested negative and was able to head back into Carrington at the end of the week.
      The 27-year-old was driven into work in a black Mercedes people carrier, sitting behind a masked-up chauffeur.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to have big plans for Pogba as he formulates a side with new signing Donny van de Beek.

      With the Red Devils’ Premier League opener postponed, they will instead face Aston Villa in a friendly on Saturday.
      Whether the World Cup winning midfielder will be involved at Villa Park remains to be seen.

      Pogba and wife Zulay relax at home with son Labile Shakur as Man Utd ace self-isolates after positive
      Luke Shaw and Dean Henderson are set to feature but Axel Tuanzebe and Juan Mata are among those absent.
      The Spaniard is quarantining in accordance with Government guidelines after returning to his homeland.

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      Man Utd joined by Everton in Hirving Lozano transfer race with Ancelotti ‘launching offer to Napoli in next few hours’

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      EVERTON are reportedly ready to continue their spending spree by rivalling Manchester United for Hirving Lozano.
      A move to Napoli last summer has not got to plan for the winger, leading to a possible £40million exit in the coming weeks.

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      Manchester United and Everton are reportedly in the race for Hirving LozanoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      According to CalcioMercato, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are preparing a bid in the coming hours.
      The Toffees boss was busy unveiling James Rodriguez to the media on Thursday afternoon after the Colombian’s move from Real Madrid.
      Everton have splashed around £55m on signings this summer with Ancelotti praising the club’s “fantastic job” in the transfer department.
      Abdoulaye Doucoure, young left-back Niels Nkounkou and Napoli midfielder Allan have also arrived.

      And Goodison Park bosses are set to get back on the phone to Italy to thrash out a deal for Lozano.
      Despite a return of just five goals and two assists in his debut year at Napoli, the 25-year-old is still highly rated.

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      Reports in Italy named United as one interested party in the forward.
      Lozano is apparently seen as a potentially key marketing asset in North America, as well as a solid member of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attack.

      Agent Mino Raiola will be key to formulating the player’s future, with Lozano said to have desired an Old Trafford switch before the move to Naples.

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