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      Harry Maguire adamant his ongoing Greek court case hell won’t affect performances for Man Utd or England

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      HARRY MAGUIRE vowed his ongoing Greek court case nightmare will not affect him on the pitch.
      The Manchester United skipper links up with his team-mates when they return to training on Monday.

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      Harry Maguire says he will not let his Greek nightmare affect his performancesCredit: PA:Press Association

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      The Manchester United skipper was axed from the England squad after a guilty verdict Credit: Twitter
      And their first Premier League game is against Crystal Palace on September 19.
      Maguire is fighting to clear his name with an appeal after being found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and insult in Mykonos.
      He said: “I find it tough to speak about it. But my family would say I have probably been the strongest.
      “It will not affect my performances. I will get over it pretty quickly. It has been a whirlwind of a few days.

      “I will put it to one side.  When I speak about it I get a bit worked up because it makes me feel angry.”
      The defender, 27, now faces a retrial which could drag on for weeks.
      He should be linking up with England on Monday.

      Harry Maguire played more minutes than any other footballer in the world in 2019-20
      But after being named in the squad for Nations League games in Iceland and Denmark, boss Gareth Southgate removed him after the guilty verdict was announced.

      Maguire thanked United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and England chief Southgate for being so supportive.
      But he admitted speaking to both ahead of the initial court case was difficult. 
      He said: “It was really hard. I have great respect for both and they have been magnificent for my career.
      “Gareth showed great faith in me since giving me my debut. The club have been great with me and I thank them for that.
      “My main focus is family but the best thing after that is football, so playing for United is something I love.”
      Maguire, capped 26 times by England, was gutted to be axed from the squad.

      He added: “I love playing for my county but, mentally, I’ll get over this.”
      In a BBC interview, Maguire was asked if he was worried some fans might think he is lying about the events in Mykonos.
      He added: “It doesn’t bother me. My conscience is clear.”

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      Nemanja Matic retires from international duty to focus on battle to be included in Man Utd midfield

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic has retired from international duty.
      The 32-year-old won 48 caps for his country after making his debut in 2008, but has decided now is the right time to step aside.

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      Nemanja Matic has retired from playing for Serbia
      Matic will be fully focused on cementing a spot in the Red Devils midfield after signing a new three-year deal in July.
      Fred, Scott McTominay, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are all competing for central berths under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      And despite Serbia still having a chance to make the delayed Euro 2020 tournament, Matic has made way for the next generation.
      The Serbian Football Association sports director Vladimir Matijasevic said: “Other than saying it was time for younger players to take over, Matic did not state any other specific reasons for quitting.

      “We respect his decision.
      “He is 32 years old and he’s had an exerting club season.
      “European club football is demanding and hence we are aware that we’ll have to inject fresh blood into the national team.
      “We’ve got several players who are over the hill and we realise that some of them may call time on their international careers in the next year or two.”

      Matic scored two goals at international level but will not feature in Serbia’s play-off semi-final against Norway.
      Real Madrid’s Luka Jovic and Co face the Norwegians on October 8.
      And a win would ensure a game at home against either Scotland or Israel on November 12 for a place in the European Championships.

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      Man Utd star Marcus Rashford a doubt for England’s Nations League clashes with ankle injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S Marcus Rashford is an injury doubt for England’s Nations League games.
      The Telegraph reports the forward is struggling with an ankle issue suffered at the back end of last season.

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      Marcus Rashford clutches his ankle against Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finalCredit: EPA

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      Rashford shows his discomfort as he receives medical treatment in LisbonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Rashford battled through the pain in United’s Europa League games in Lisbon as they reached the semi-final.
      He was spotted clutching his ankle in some considerable discomfort during the defeat to eventual winners Sevilla in the last four.
      Rashford wanted to keep playing in order to put himself in the frame to represent the Three Lions.
      But the 22-year-old has had a scan and is set to rest for a short period ahead of the 2020-21 Premier League season.

      A full recovery is needed with a year of non-stop football leading into the delayed Euro 2020 tournament next summer.
      So despite his desire to represent his country in the first international game for ten months, Rashford may be forced to sit out to recover.
      He had bagged three goals in as many games for Gareth Southgate’s side but looks set to miss the chance to extend his impressive goalscoring run for now.
      Rashford will join his club skipper Harry Maguire in missing out on competitive games against Iceland and Denmark.

      Southgate initially selected Maguire despite the furore around his Mykonos antics before being forced into an embarrassing U-turn when the £85million man was found guilty by a Greek court.

      With Old Trafford team-mate Mason Greenwood and Red Devils transfer target Jadon Sancho in the squad, Southgate has plenty of cover and may not call up a replacement.
      Rashford had a serious back injury last season as he suffered a stress fracture but managed to recover during the enforced rest provided by the coronavirus lockdown.
      He returned to the fold under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in time for Project Restart and started every Prem game as United soared into third spot.

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      Incoming Man Utd transfers Jurado and Fernandez post selfie in isolation with local family before deals are completed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED newboys Marc Jurado and Alvaro Fernandez posed for a selfie from quarantine ahead of their moves to Old Trafford.
      Both youngsters are reportedly isolating with a local family having arrived from Spain.

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      Alvaro Fernandez (left) and Marc Jurado (right) posed for a selfie in their new coloursCredit: Instagram @marcjurado04
      Jurado was spotted jetting in from Barcelona on Wednesday and must enter quarantine for 14 days to adhere to UK Government coronavirus rules.
      According to PA, the pair are holed up with a local family ahead of the club’s announcement.
      On Thursday, both youngsters posed for a selfie in their new team’s training kit for Jurado’s Instagram story.
      Norwegian teenager Isak Hansen-Aaroen is also said to be not far behind in his transfer to United.

      The Red Devils are paying £1.5million for Jurado, 16, after he rejected a new contract at Barcelona.
      The right-back is just the latest of a long string of La Masia prospects to leave the crisis club in recent years, despite his former side’s wishes.
      With a season in Barcelona’s Juvenil A team under his belt, the Spaniard was set for a run in their reserve side despite his lack of years.
      Instead, he will begin life in Manchester with Fernandez, who joins from Real Madrid.

      Having left Los Blancos, the left-back is to pen a four-year deal at Old Trafford.
      Born in Majorca, 17-year-old Fernandez made his first steps with Deportivo La Coruna before Real signed him up in 2017, where he idolised Brazilian star Marcelo.
      Expected to join the Spanish duo is 16-year-old forward Hansen-Aaroen.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may not thank the early comparisons between the striker and Erling Haaland but the former Liverpool trialist has already made his senior debut for Tromso.

      As the Norwegian club’s youngest-ever player, at 15 years and 319 days, they bid him farewell on Instagram last week.
      A heartfelt statement read: “A wonderful person. A unique football talent who just loves to play football now.
      “He came from Floya to Tromso and joined the academy as a 10-year-old, studying at the Tromso school and made his debut in the first team as a 15-year-old. He had an assist in his last match for Tromso.
      “Thank you so much for the last 10 years and good luck in Manchester United and on in your career.”

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Leeds suffer transfer blow with Ben White set to stay at Brighton after £25m bid is rejected

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      BRIGHTON look set to win their fight to keep defender Ben White at the club.
      The defender has been the subject of some major interest by Premier League clubs after an impressive season on loan at Leeds in the Championship.

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      Ben White impressed during a loan spell at Leeds last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Brighton have been desperate to keep the player and other teams – including Liverpool – have been put off by the high transfer fee.
      Leeds have been desperate for White, 22, to return next season but their top offer of £25million was turned down.
      As SunSport revealed, Brighton were keen not to sell White to the Yorkshire side as they feel Marcelo Bielsa’s team will be a rival in the Premier League in terms of being in a similar league position.

      Brighton would have been prepared to sell White for between £25m and £30m as that would have been an offer they could not refuse.

      But Liverpool, along with Chelsea and Manchester United who also expressed an interest, have not been keen to meet those demands.
      Graham Potter has talked up White’s prospects on the South Coast.
      In July, he stated: “He’s our player, he’s got a long contract with us.
      “I have known Ben for a while, I have been aware of him, wanted to try and sign him when we were at Swansea.

      “I know about his qualities. He’s a fantastic player.
      “He’s done brilliantly at Leeds and helped them get promotion – that’s fantastic for them, fantastic for him – but he’s our player and we’re looking forward to working with him.”
      Meawhile, Chelsea are on the verge of securing former Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva on a free transfer.
      But Manchester United are yet to decide on Chris Smalling’s future after his impressive loan spell at Roma.

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      Man Utd told to make ‘unrefusable’ transfer bid for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile after £22.4m offer is rejected

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been told to make Monaco an “unrefusable bid” if they want to sign Benoit Badiashile.
      A whole host of clubs are believed to be chasing the 19-year-old French defender this summer.

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      Benoit Badiashile is attracting interest from all around EuropeCredit: AFP or licensors
      Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea are all rivalling United for his signature.
      But after reportedly having a £22.4m bid rejected, United will have to loosen the purse strings a bit more if they are to snare the centre-half.
      RMC reporter Mohamed Bouhafsi has tweeted that they will struggle “unless Manchester make a Martial-like, unrefusable bid for him”.
      United paid Monaco £36m plus add-ons taking it to a potential £50m for the striker in 2015.

      Leverkusen, who have “been in talks to sign the player for weeks” are likely to firm up a bid with the Principality outfit.
      Badiashile is regarded as one of France’s brightest talents after breaking into the first team two seasons ago.
      He was rewarded with a new contract in December to keep him at the club until the summer of 2024.

      Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly remains an option but United have been put off by his £70m asking price.

      New Monaco boss Niko Kovac is thought to be a keen admirer of Badiashile and wants to build his squad around the defender.
      But with the coronavirus having a huge financial impact on football, Kovac knows the decision may be out of his hands.

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      Harry Maguire faces Man Utd captaincy talks after he’s given suspended 21-month sentence following Mykonos brawl

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      HARRY MAGUIRE will reportedly sit down with Manchester United officials to discuss his role as club captain following his Mykonos brawl.
      The defender 27, was found guilty of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following a clash with police on the Greek Island.

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      Harry Maguire is set for talks with Manchester United and Ole Gunnar SolskjaerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Maguire escaped a jail term and was instead handed a fine and a 21-month and ten day suspended sentence.
      He was then axed from the England squad in a dramatic U-turn – less than six hours after being picked by Gareth Southgate.
      Now, according to Sky Sports, the former Leicester star will sit down with United to discuss his role as the team’s leader.
      But according to reporter James Cooper, Maguire is expected to KEEP the armband.

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      He adds: “What I’m told right now is there is no suggestion that Harry Maguire will have the captaincy taken from him.
      “Manchester United have been as supportive as any club could possibly be in these circumstances
      “There will be conversations ongoing and this matter certainly isn’t closed.

      “A lot of it depends on face-to-face chats between Harry Maguire, Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ed Woodward.
      “Then, perhaps a decision will be made.”
      United have already confirmed the player will appeal the sentence and “continues to strongly assert his innocence”.
      Maguire released his own brief statement where he declared he and his family are the real victims.
      He said: “Following the hearing, I have instructed my legal team with immediate effect to inform the courts we will be appealing.
      “I remain strong + confident regarding our innocence in this matter – if anything myself, family + friends are the victims. #MUFC”.
      He also posted on Instagram: “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth – Buddha.”
      His brother Joe and pal Chris Sharman, who stood trial alongside him, were given suspended sentences of 13 months after also being found guilty.
      The verdicts come after a bombshell one-day trial heard how the brawl between cops and the trio erupted when Maguire’s sister Daisy was “injected with a rape drug”.
      One cop required first aid when handcuffed Maguire attempted to break free – as another pal yelled “f**k, f**k the police”.
      After they were taken inside a police station, £190,000-a-week Maguire boasted about how “rich” he was as he tried to pay police off, it was said.

      He allegedly bragged: “Do you know who I am? I am the captain of Manchester United, I am very rich, I can give you money, I can pay you, please let us go”.
      The 27-year-old is then said to have continued boasting about how “very rich” he is, adding: “I am the captain of Manchester United”.
      Maguire – who replaced Ashley Young as Manchester United skipper in January – is due to return to competitive action for the Red Devils when their season starts on September 19 against Crystal Palace.

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      Harry Maguire was reportedly involved in a brawl after his sister Daisy was injectedCredit: Refer to Caption

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      Maguire was not at court for the sentencing and he denies the chargesCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Man Utd defender Chris Smalling to have Roma ‘throw everything’ at securing permanent transfer amid Newcastle interest

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      ROMA are ready to come back in with an offer of £14.5million for Chris Smalling, according to reports.
      With the centre-back described as keen to extend his stay in the Italian capital, coach Paulo Fonseca and new Lupi owner Dan Friedkin want to match his ambition.

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      Chris Smalling has a number of options on the table after a strong spell in RomeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And Roma will therefore “throw everything” they have at a permanent deal for Smalling, according to Italian newspaper Il Tempo via Sport Witness.
      SunSport understand that a £20m price tag has been set by United.
      With the gap in valuations, Roma are said to be heavily relying on the player’s desire to push through a deal.
      A new agent has also been employed to negotiate with the Old Trafford giants.

      Smalling excelled in Serie A last season, fondly dubbed ‘Smaldini’ by fans as he reignited his career in 37 appearances.
      Should Roma not become a feasible option for next season, a spot in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad is not out of the question.
      The Norwegian said earlier in the summer: “It was best for him to go and play for a year in Roma and he has shown he will be valuable, I’ve been speaking to Chris throughout. I’ve been delighted with his season.”
      Inter Milan could also offer Smalling a route back to Italy having already plucked Alexis Sanchez, Ashley Young and Romelu Lukaku from United.

      A handful of Premier League clubs are reportedly best placed to afford Smalling with Newcastle thought to be leading the way.
      After snapping up free agent midfielder Jeff Hendrick, the Toon are monitoring the centre-back’s situation with Everton, Fulham and West Ham for company.

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