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      What number Cristiano Ronaldo could wear at Man Utd with No7 belonging to Cavani and two former options taken

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is on the brink of completing his stunning return to Manchester United.A deal between the Red Devils and Juventus was agreed on Friday.
      Questions marks remain over which number Cristiano Ronaldo will take on his return to Manchester United
      Over the weekend, Ronaldo completed his medical and, with personal terms sorted over a two-year, £480,000-a-week contract, the transfer will be confirmed before Tuesday night’s deadline.
      But it is still unclear what number the Portuguese superstar will wear at Old Trafford.
      SunSport weighs up some of the possible options…
      No7
      Ronaldo has become synonymous with the No7 jersey since taking the number when he first joined United in 2003.
      He even uses CR7 for his own branding and range of merchandise including aftershave and boxers.
      But Edinson Cavani already holds the iconic jersey at Old Trafford – and came on at Wolves wearing it on Sunday.
      Prem rules state the player with the No7 at Old Trafford retains the shirt throughout the season for which it is allocated.
      Section M of the rule book relating to players’ identification reads: “Before the commencement of each season each club shall allocate a different shirt number to each member of its first team squad.
      “A club shall likewise allocate a shirt number to any player joining its first team squad during the season.
      “While he remains with the club, a player will retain his shirt number throughout the season for which it is allocated.
      He has spent the majority of his illustrious career wearing the No7 shirtCredit: Getty
      The Premier League would need to allow special dispensation for a swap with Edinson CavaniCredit: Rex
      “Upon a player leaving a club the shirt number allocated to him may be re-allocated.”
      It means if Ronaldo is to get the No7 this term, United would need to apply for special dispensation from the Premier League – which they have never granted in their 29-year existence.
      Ronaldo can still wear the No7 in the Champions League as United can allocate different numbers for European competitions.
      No28
      With No7 seemingly unlikely, the No28 is another option.
      Ronaldo wore No28 in his one season in the Sporting Lisbon senior side in 2002-03.
      Ronaldo wore No28 during his one full season in the Sporting Lisbon first teamCredit: Reuters
      Another Uruguayan, Facundo Pellistri, is listed on the Premier League website as United’s No28.
      But with the winger out on loan at Alaves this season, that could pave the way for Ronaldo to go back to his roots and looks the most likely option.
      No9
      Ronaldo was forced away from his famous No7 shirt in 2009 when he made his record-breaking transfer to Real Madrid.
      Los Blancos legend Raul was still at the Bernabeu for another year, though, meaning Ronaldo had to sit tight before taking the No7.
      The Portugal superstar had to settle for No9 for his first season at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Like with Cavani, though, Anthony Martial already has the No9 at Old Trafford – and if they are going to swap a number it would not be the No9 over the No7, even if Ronaldo has been signed as a centre-forward.
      No17
      It is a similar tale for the No17.
      It was Portugal’s young No17 who lit up Euro 2004 but Fred is the Old Trafford occupierCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Ronaldo burst on to the international scene at Euro 2004 as he helped Portugal to the final… wearing the No17.
      But that number is currently occupied by midfielder Fred.
      No77
      A bit of a rogue option could see Ronaldo go for No77.
      It would be a bit random and the kind of number often used by academy stars given a shot in the first team.
      But it would also keep with the No7 theme.
      No52 or No61
      Again keeping with the No7 theme, Ronaldo could choose No52 or No61 – with the digits adding up to his magic number.
      No16 is Amad Diallo, No25 Jadon Sancho, No34 Donny van de Beek and No43 Teden Mengi. Doh.
      Add a small plus sign in between and he would be going full Ivan Zamorano mode.
      No30
      He saw his great rival Lionel Messi leave Barcelona and take the No30 shirt at Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
      But surely Cristiano would not copy him and take the same number, would he?
      Well, the No30 is free – although like Ronaldo and No28, Messi’s first number was No30 so there is an emotional attachment for the Argentine.
      No60
      Not only would this settle the GOAT debate, it would prove Ronaldo is TWICE as good Messi.
      Perhaps a bit of a long-shot.

      Lionel Messi was back in his No30 shirt for his PSG debutCredit: The Mega Agency

      Best of the rest
      The highest numbers currently unassigned at Old Trafford are the No12 and No15 vacated by Chris Smalling and Andreas Pereira respectively.
      No24 was last Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s but Darren Fletcher had it for a long time.
      Other numbers up for grabs are 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40 and upwards. Not exactly entirely appealing for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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      The Premier League website lists Ronaldo and Cavani as the No7 for United
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      Amad Diallo’s loan transfer from Man Utd to Feyenoord CANCELLED after winger gets injured in training

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Amad Diallo’s proposed loan move to Feyenoord is OFF, according to reports.The Ivorian winger is thought to have suffered an injury in training and looks set to start miss a chunk of the season.
      Amad Diallo will now reportedly NOT be joining Feyenoord on loan due to injuryCredit: AFP
      It has not yet been revealed what the problem is or how long the 19-year-old could be out for – just days before he was due to move to Feyenoord.
      As quoted by Dutch outlet AD, Feyenoord technical director Frank Arnesen said: “He got injured, it’s cancelled.
      “Too bad, everything was done. I’ve talked a lot with the people at Manchester United, but it’s more sensible to let him recover at that club.
      “It may be a while before he comes back.”
      Diallo’s reported injury is a huge blow to his chances of flourishing in his first full season since joining United in January.
      The three-cap international managed has made just 13 senior appearances in club football, with eight coming at United.

      Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational Old Trafford return, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed Diallo would move to gain experience.
      Speaking ahead of his side’s 1-0 win against Wolves, the Norwegian told MUTV: “Yes I do [expect him to go out on loan].

      “It’s not 100 per cent signed but we’ve agreed.
      “I don’t have to say which team it is yet, but we’ve found a place that Amad feels excited about and we feel excited about.”
      Sheffield United and Italian side Atalanta were also reportedly keen – but all clubs might have to wait a little longer to snap up the wonderkid.
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      Watch Man Utd loanee Andreas Pereira score on Flamengo debut after defensive howler against Santos

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      ANDREAS PEREIRA capitalised on a defensive howler to score on his Flamengo debut. The Brazilian midfielder is spending this season on loan in his father’s homeland from Manchester United.
      A loose backpass presented Andreas Pereira with a golden chance on his Flamengo debutCredit: Twitter@mufcMPB
      Just three minutes after coming on, he slotted beyond the goalkeeperCredit: Reuters
      His finish made it 4-0 on the night away at Santos after Gabriel Barbosa’s hat-trickCredit: Reuters

      And he got off to the perfect start – thanks in large to the Santos blunder.
      With six minutes to go in their Brazilian Serie A clash, a Santos player tried to turn out of trouble and played a wayward backpass.
      But rather than picking out the centre-back, the ball rolled past him towards the penalty area.
      And Pereira took full advantage.
      He latched on to the loose ball and got their before the onrushing goalkeeper.
      With his first touch, he calmly slotted it into the back of the net from 17 yards.

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      And the 25-year-old raced away to celebrate with his new team-mates.
      The goal made it 4-0 on the night for the champions away at Santos.
      Striker Gabriel Barbosa smashed in a 28-minute second-half hat-trick to seal all three points.
      Barbosa was subbed off in a double switch on 81 minutes after completing his treble, while Pereira came off the bench at the same time to replace Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
      And within three minutes, he had his first goal.
      That matches his tally for all of 2020-21, which he spent on loan at Lazio.
      Pereira joined United youth set-up in 2011 from PSV Eindhoven and has 75 first-team appearances.
      Unlikely to become a regular starter at Old Trafford, the former Belgium youth international – born in Duffel, Antwerp – is on his fourth loan spell after time with Granada and Valencia before Lazio and now Flamengo.
      And plenty of United fans hope the goal will be enough to convince the Brazilian outfit to buy Pereira and get him off the books in Manchester.

      One harshly wrote: “Yes now you better buy him.. see he’s actually good. Please I beg you just buy him.”
      Another joked: “Goal of the year, hope they buy him. He’s so good.”
      And a third quipped: “I’m glad he’s found his level.”
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      Georgina Rodriguez loves Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd transfer as stunning Wag breaks silence on move

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has broken her silence about her partner’s return to Manchester United.United have confirmed they reached an agreement with Juventus to re-sign Ronaldo after the star forward informed Bianconeri manager Massimiliano Allegri that he is leaving.
      Georgina Rodriguez will be following Cristiano Ronaldo on his return to Manchester UnitedCredit: Instagram
      Georgina Rodriguez is very pleased with Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United
      The Red Devils appear to have paid a fee in the region of £21million for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, which caps a stunning summer transfer window that has seen the Manchester giants landing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Tom Heaton.
      And Rodriguez appears to be ecstatic by this development as she took to social media to express her joy.
      The Spanish-Argentine model posted a story on Instagram in which she shared United’s announcement and filled it with heart emojis.
      The 27-year-old then shared Ronaldo’s farewell to Juventus where he spent three years following his arrival from Real Madrid.
      She captioned it with the following statement: “Thanks for all, family.”
      Ronaldo returns to the same place that made him a superstar 12 years after leaving for Real.

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      The Portugal international registered a total of 118 goals and 69 assists in 292 appearances across all competitions during his first six-year spell at United.
      The 36-year-old also won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and the 2008 Champions League.
      United announced: “Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical.

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      “Cristiano, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, seven league titles in England, Spain and Italy, and the European Championship for his native Portugal.
      “In his first spell for Manchester United, he scored 118 goals in 292 games.
      “Everyone at the club looks forward to welcoming Cristiano back to Manchester.”
      Georgina Rodriguez is very pleased with Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester UnitedCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez has become a social media star in her own right
      Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo bid farewell to Juventus
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      Man Utd’s Champions League group should be a goal-fest but given our recent history we cannot underestimate rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be looking for better success in the Champions League this season following their shock exit in the group stages last time around.With the likes of Barcelona, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in the same pot as the Red Devils, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have avoided a few of the biggest teams in Europe.
      United should perform well in the Champions League this season if they don’t underestimate their opponentsCredit: Getty
      United will want to get revenge on Villarreal for their Europa League final lossCredit: AFP
      Given the current strengths and weaknesses that lie within the manager and the squad, it would not be a huge surprise to see the side perform well in Europe and inconsistently in the league.
      Here, SunSport takes a look at who the Premier League giants have been drawn with.
      VILLARREAL
      United and Villarreal got to know each other quite well in the Europa League final a few months ago, which the Spanish side won on penalties.
      Prior to the final, the two club’s record couldn’t be separated.
      All four of their previous fixture have ended in goalless draws, albeit the last time clubs met was in the 2008/09 campaign.

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      The Yellow Submarines will prove to be a painful side once again, knowing that Solskjaer and his men have been experiencing huge difficulties in breaking down opposition that sit deep in their own half.
      In addition, Emery’s men use the counter-attack to maximum effect through the likes of Alberto Moreno, new signing Arnaut Danjuma and forward Gerard Moreno.
      But the Red Devils will be hoping to exact revenge on Villarreal from the Europa League upset.
      Predictions: Home: Man Utd 1 Villarreal 1. Away: Villarreal 1 Man Utd 3.
      Villarreal beat United on penalties in the Europa League final last seasonCredit: Getty – Pool
      Atalanta
      Known for their high-intensity football and attacking style of play, Atalanta are regarded as one of the most exciting clubs to watch in Europe.
      Giano Gasperini’s team finished in third place in style last season, scoring 90 goals along the way, which was more than any other Serie A side’s tally.
      This proved that they can create chances whilst dominating possession or on the counter.
      Atalanta will look to mark United high up the pitch, preventing them from playing out from the back and leading to key defensive mistakes.
      The Italians deserve all the plaudits and appreciation they have been receiving over the last couple of years, with them featuring in the elite European competition for three years in a row.
      The team play effectively and consistently due to the immaculate system set by Gasperini, and the likes of Ruslan Malinovskiy, Luis Muriel and Josip Ilicic will be the crucial players to watch out for.
      The two group stage fixtures will be breath-taking, end-to-end, and thrilling spectacle, likely to produce an abundance of goals.
      Predictions: Home: Man Utd 3 Atalanta 2. Away: Atalanta 2 Man Utd 2.
      Atalanta have plenty of scoring talent in their ranksCredit: Getty
      Young Boys
      United’s third and final opponent are BSC Young Boys, who will enter the group stages with zero expectations.
      They’ll be looking to enjoy the moment of being in the competition, and make themselves proud through their hard work.
      The Red Devils faced the Swiss side during the 2018/19 season, where they beat them 3-0 away from home and 1-0 at Old Trafford.
      United could find themselves in trouble if they fail to take Young Boys seriously in their matches and end up dropping costly points.
      Solskjaer’s team should have learnt their lesson from playing Istanbul Basaksehir and RB Leipzig last season, and will be looking to do everything to prevent that from happening again.
      Predictions: Home: Man Utd 2 Young Boys 0. Away: Young Boys 1 Man Utd 3.
      Young Boys will be hoping to spring a few shocks this seasonCredit: AP

      SUMMARY
      Manchester United have found themselves in a straightforward group, where they have avoided the top-tier teams in the early stages.
      This will allow them to focus on stamping their mark against sides who are not expected to reach the quarter-finals of the competition.
      However, given the side’s history in the Champions League in recent years, underestimating any of their opponents will be at their own peril.

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      Man Utd star Scott McTominay facing spell out injured after unexpected groin surgery but reveals he’ll be back ‘soon’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Scott McTominay has revealed he will be spending some time on the sidelines after undergoing groin surgery.In a post to Instagram the Scotland international revealed it to be ‘minor surgery,’ but the news still comes as a surprise to Red Devils fans.
      McTominay posted this picture of him in hospital on Thursday morningCredit: Instagram / @scottmctominay
      He made a 14 minute cameo against Southampton for United and has been capped 26 times by ScotlandCredit: Reuters
      The 24-year-old started the opening game of the season against Leeds and came on as a 76th minute sub in Sunday’s draw against Southampton.
      But he has now undergone successful surgery after playing through ‘significant pain’ in the opening two games of the Premier League season.
      In an Instagram post on Thursday morning, McTominay said: “Just to let you all know I’ve had minor surgery on an issue which has needed managing for the last couple of months.
      “I hate missing games so to be missing Wolves on the weekend & the international break is so disappointing but that’s part & parcel of the game.
      “Wishing all the boys the best of luck & I will be back sooner than you think.”
      And in an official club statement, Manchester United said: “Scott has undergone surgery for an ongoing groin injury that was causing significant pain when playing.

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      “Having tried all other treatment options in pre-season, surgery was deemed necessary to resolve the issue.
      “We hope to have him back soon.”
      McTominay will now miss this weekend’s Premier League clash against Wolves and Scotland’s World Cup Qualifiers against Denmark, Moldova and Andorra.
      It’s unclear whether he will be back in time for United’s clash against Newcastle on September 11.
      The 24-year-old has been a regular face in Manchester United’s first team in recent seasons, playing 135 times for the club after making his senior debut in 2017.
      He was a mainstay in Ole Gunnar Solskajer’s side last season, making 49 appearances in all competitions.

      His injury has fuelled rumours that Ole Gunnar Solskajer could dip into the transfer market for another central midfielder with no time frame given on McTominay’s return to action.
      The Red Devils have been linked with a number of central midfielders this summer including the likes of Saul Niguez, Ruben Neves and Eduardo Camavinga.
      But with just five days left until deadline day Red Devils bosses will have to work quickly to get any potential deal over the line.
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      Man Utd outcast Andreas Pereira on the brink of completing Flamengo loan transfer as Solskjaer looks to trim his squad

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly poised to loan out-of-favour midfielder Andreas Pereira to Flamengo.The 25 year old is well down the pecking order at Old Trafford and he has eyes on making the Brazil squad for next year’s World Cup.
      Andreas Pereira is set to kiss goodbye to Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Pereira is set to move to Flamengo on loan, with just the ‘final details to be sorted’.
      Pereira has been at United since 2011, scoring four goals in 75 games.
      However, he was shipped off on loan to Lazio last season after failing to win over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      And following the £73million signing of Jadon Sancho, Pereira is set for another campaign on the sidelines.
      The playmaker is believed to be a target for Everton boss Rafa Benitez.
      And Turkish giants Fenerbahce have also made an approach after being impressed by his pre-season performances.
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      Pereira has already revealed he’s eager for minutes elsewhere, hinting at a move to Vincent Kompany’s Anderlecht.
      And last month saw Pereira make a ‘come-and-get-me’ plea to Lazio for a second spell.
      However, it now seems Pereira is ready to join Flamengo.

      The Samba side are currently wrapping up a loan for Chelsea misfit Kenedy.
      They already boast stars including Gabriel Barbosa and Filipe Luis.
      And Flamengo are now ready to give Pereira the action he craves in order to make the plane to Qatar.
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      Marcus Rashford posts first update since surgery with Man Utd ace saying he’s ‘sore’ with shoulder covered in bandages

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford has posted his first post-surgery photo after an operation on his shoulder.The England star needed pain-killing injections throughout the Euro 2020 campaign, and decided the only option was to go under the knife.
      Man Utd and England star Marcus Rashford is rehabilitating after having shoulder surgery
      Rashford is not expected to be back in action for his club until October.
      The 23-year-old shared a photo on Instragram showing his bandaged up shoulder.
      He captioned it: “Thank you for all the well wishes.
      “I had my surgery on Friday morning and everything went very well. A little sore but other than that I’m feeling good.
      “Hope you’re all having a great day!”
      Rashford had a scan after the Euros to determine the severity of the muscle tear in his shoulder, which he has been managing since last November.
      The 23-year-old took pain-killing injections to ensure he was available for the Three Lions’ journey to their Wembley defeat against Italy in the final.
      Rashford will miss the season opener against rivals Leeds United on August 14 and could miss eight league games and three Champions League ties in total.
      He could also miss five England World Cup qualifiers in September and October as well.
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      Solskjaer also has a number of other decisions to make before they kick-off their season on Saturday.
      He will look at teenager winger Amad Diallo’s short-term future after he returns from Olympic duty with Ivory Coast.
      Blockbuster new signings Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho are both in line to play, although they haven’t trained much and will likely start from the bench.
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