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      Chelsea finally complete Jadon Sancho loan-to-buy transfer as Man Utd suffer £50m LOSS on out-of-favour star

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      CHELSEA have finally confirmed Jadon Sancho’s loan move from Manchester United – nearly 21 hours AFTER the transfer deadline.The ex-England winger, 24, has switched for the rest of the season – with the Blues then obliged to buy him for a reported £23milion fee.Chelsea belatedly unveiled the signing of Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyThe winger says he’s delighted to move back to LondonCredit: GettyThat means the Red Devils will make a staggering £50m loss on the former Borussia Dortmund star.Sancho told the Chelsea website: “I’m really excited to be here. London is where I grew up and I’m happy to be back.”The manager spoke to me about the project and, for a young player, it’s exciting. Hopefully I can bring goals and assists to the Bridge.”It’s claimed Chelsea’s obligation will only kick in if they finish above 14th place in the Premier League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShould they do so, Sancho would then sign a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.A handful of other moves were completed after the window shut at 11pm on Friday – as deal sheets were submitted in time to be finalised by 1am on Saturday.But bizarrely Chelsea only announced Sancho’s move at 7.30pm on Saturday.Sky Sports claim that Chelsea chiefs see the chance to sign Sancho “as too good to turn down”.Most read in FootballSancho has joined Chelsea on loan with an obligation to buyCredit: RexHe had a huge public fall out with Erik ten Hag last seasonCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd the West London club are confident they can “get the best out of him” despite a troubled time at Old Trafford. Chelsea are able to afford the winger as Raheem Sterling has left the club to sign for Arsenal on a season-long loan. Jamie Carragher says ‘players should stop joining Chelsea’ and ‘sign a four-year deal at a proper club’ in stunning rantSancho’s move comes three years after United bought him from Dortmund for £73million.But he has had a nightmare since returning to his homeland, finding the back of the net just 12 times in 83 games for Man Utd.He also had a huge public spat with Erik ten Hag that saw him banished from the squad before being loaned back to Dortmund in January.In a bombshell Instagram post last September, Sancho said he was made a “scapegoat” by the manager after he was left out a matchday squad for supposedly not performing in training.The player then refused to apologise to Ten Hag and he was subsequently banned from all first-team facilities at the club’s training ground.He appeared to have resolved his dispute with the Dutchman over the summer, having featured in pre-season and the Community Shield loss to Manchester City.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the rumours continued to swirl around his departure and now Chelsea have got their man.Sancho joins despite the Blues already bringing in Pedro Neto and Joao Felix in attacking areas this summer.Sancho had a good spell back at Dortmund after moving on loan in January More

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      Raphael Varane removed from Como’s Serie A squad as Man Utd flop’s transfer turns into nightmare after nasty injury

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has been removed from Como’s Serie A squad after suffering an injury on his debut.Varane, 31, joined the Italian outfit following a turbulent three-year stint with United that ended once his contract expired.Raphael Varane has been removed from Como’s squad for the Serie A seasonCredit: GettyEx-Manchester United ace Varane got injured on his Como debutCredit: CBSThe centre-back made his debut three weeks ago as he started for Cesc Fabregas’ side during the first round of the Coppa Italia at Sampdoria.However, the ex-France international only lasted 23 minutes as he picked up a knee injury and had to be substituted.According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Varane’s knock has led to Fabregas removing him from his squad for the season.The Frenchman suffered a raft of unfortunate injuries during his time with United.Read More on FootballThe ex-Real Madrid star never managed more than 24 Premier League appearances in each of his three seasons.In fact, since the start of the 2021/22 campaign the defender has picked up 12 separate injuries.In that time, Varane went on to miss a grand total of 49 matches.The 2018 World Cup winner amassed a total of two goals and one assist in 95 appearances with the Red Devils.Most read in FootballVarane helped the Manchester giants win the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup a year later.Fabregas was determined to sign him when he became a free agent in the summer.BREAKING: Raphael Varane will LEAVE Man Utd in summer on free transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans club overhaulThe Arsenal and Chelsea hero said: “Raphael is a special player and his signing is proof of the ambition we have for this club.”He is highly decorated and the experience he brings in two of the best leagues in the world can not be underestimated. I can’t wait to start working with him.” More

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      Man Utd legend reveals EIGHT players had to restrain him after ‘shouting match’ with Sir Alex Ferguson

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Ince claims eight players had to restrain him during an fiery shouting match with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.Ince, 56, joined United in 1989 and spent six glittering years at Old Trafford as he won two Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the 1992 League Cup.Manchester United legend Paul Ince had a fiery confrontation with Sir Alex Ferguson in 1993Credit: PA:Press AssociationInce claims he was held back by eight team-mates during his shouting match with FergusonCredit: GettyInce and Ferguson didn’t talk for 48 hours after their falloutCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe former midfielder enjoyed immense success playing under Ferguson, but the two men had a heated confrontation in 1993 after a 3-1 victory over then title rivals Norwich at Carrow Road.The ex-England international had a “decent game” but gave the ball away towards the end and the Canaries almost scored – something that didn’t go down well with Sir Alex.Fergie gave Ince his famous Hairdryer Treatment in the dressing room after the full-time whistle and the player got so furious he had to be held back by his team-mates.Ince told talkSPORT: “We had a big, big game with Norwich in 1992/93 and Norwich were going for the title.Read More on Man Utd“They were a very, very good team and I think we won the game 3-0 or 3-1, and with about five minutes to go I had the ball and I went on a little mazy run and I lost the ball, they went up the pitch and nearly scored.“I didn’t think anything of it, so we got into the changing room, all the lads are patting each other on the back and saying ‘well done’ and I’m joining in the fun and then Sir Alex comes storming through the door like Rambo and absolutely slaughtered me.“He was shouting ‘What are you doing Incey? You’re not [Diego] Maradona, get the ball and pass it to the best players!’“I’m thinking ‘Where’s this come from?’ And me being me I bit back, we’d just beat title contenders comfortably at Carrow Road and I’ve had a decent game.Most read in Football“But it was all about standards for him and doing the right things all the time and not coming away from that, and that shows the greatness of the man. But me being the character I was at the time, I bit back, started having a shouting match.”talkSPORT host Jim White then asked about previous rumours suggesting four players had to restrain Ince.England legend Paul Ince praises diversity of Euro 2024 squad – and reveals his prediction for score in Sunday’s finalThe ex-Liverpool star replied: “I thought it was eight but I’ll take four. I was having a go. I don’t think it was right, now looking back I don’t think players should confront a manager, any manager.“That was it, we got back on the coach, he didn’t speak to me, I didn’t speak to him.”Ferguson and Ince didn’t speak for 48 hours after the incident, but the Scottish mastermind ended the stalemate with a massive statement to his player, then nicknamed as The Guv’nor.Ince added: “We came back in [to training] on the Thursday and were playing head tennis and Fergie was the referee. I hadn’t spoken to him for 48 hours, hadn’t said good morning or anything.“It was first to 11, the score was 10-10 and the ball went up in the air, I did an overhead kick, the ball went right in the corner of the court and we won the game 11-10, we were jumping about celebrating.“Sir Alex shouts ‘ball was out’ but it wasn’t out, but because I wasn’t speaking to him I couldn’t say anything, it was just bubbling inside me, but because I hadn’t talked to him in 48 hours I couldn’t contest the decision and he said ‘winners them’.”READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’m walking away and all of a sudden he shouts ‘Incey!’.”I turned around and he said: ‘There’s only one Guv’nor here, son!’ and I started to laugh and after that we were speaking again and that was it. That was the greatness of the man.” More

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      Jadon Sancho’s years at Man Utd ‘disappear’ as latest Chelsea signing sends blunt message about awful Old Trafford spell

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      JADON SANCHO has seemingly wasted little time in moving on from Manchester United.The England international sealed a second successive loan move away from Old Trafford on Friday.Jadon Sancho sealed a deadline-day move to Chelsea from Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPThe winger has deleted all references to his time at Old Trafford from his Instagram accountCredit: GETTYSancho has joined United’s Prem rival Chelsea on a season long-loan, with the Blues having an obligation to buy the 24-year-old next summer.The West Londoners have yet to officially announce the signing of the winger, who appears to have already started putting the United chapter of his career behind him.Eagle-eyed footie fans noticed the forward has DELETED all his Instagram posts from his time at Old Trafford.And news of Sancho’s deleting spree spread like wildfire on social media.READ MORE ON SANCHOOne footie fan said: “He’s Deleted all of his United pictures.”Another said: “Sancho’s deleted all United posts from his Insta.”And another said: “Sancho has deleted everything related to Man United on his IG, he really hates it there LMAO.”One asked: “Did Sancho delete all the pictures of himself in a United shirt?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSancho was banished from United’s first team last September following a public bust-up with manager Erik ten Hag.That paved the way for a loan return to former club Borussia Dortmund, whom he helped reach the Champions League final.Sky Sports News broadcast interrupted by rubber genitalia as fans say ‘transfer deadline day is back’Sancho patched things up with Ten Hag over the summer and it appeared that he could have a future at The Theatre of Dreams.The Dutchman, however, made it abundantly clear the winger wasn’t part of his plans by omitting him from the squad for United’s clashes with Fulham and Brighton.But just hours before Sancho sealed a move to Stamford Bridge, he said: “He [Sancho] is playing on squad and we are happy with him.”We need a good squad, we need depth. We have to play many games until January.”After the break, we play every third day so we need options.” More

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      Europa League draw in full as Man Utd face Mourinho reunion and Tottenham handed tricky away ties in new format

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham have discovered their fate in the new-look Europa League with the Red Devils pitted against former boss Jose Mourinho.The draw also produced two blockbuster Battle of Britains with both Man Utd and Spurs to face Rangers in the league phase.The new-look Europa League draw took place on FridayCredit: GettyManchester United qualified for the Europa League through winning the FA CupCredit: GettyTottenham are preparing for their first European campaign under Ange PostecoglouCredit: AlamyMan Utd will face former manager Jose Mourinho and ex-midfielder Fred when they head to FenerbahceCredit: Getty – ContributorErik ten Hag’s men will host the Scottish giants while Ange Postecoglou’s side travel to Glasgow.Follow SunSport’s live blog of the Europa League drawMan Utd will head to Mourinho’s Fenerbahce where ex-Red Devils midfielder Fred also plies his trade.Manchester United’s remaining fixtures will see them travel to Porto, Viktoria Plzen and Twente, as well as hosting PAOK, Bodo/Glimtand FCSB.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs face some tricky European away days as they prepare to head to Turkish giants Galatasaray and German side Hoffenheim.They also go to Hungary to play Ferencvaros.Tottenham will host Roma, AZ Alkmaar, Qarabag and Elfsborg.And Postecoglou, who managed Celtic before joining Spurs, joked he is expecting a “warm reception” from the Rangers fans when his side head north of the border.Most read in Europa LeagueHe said: “Exciting. It’s good to be a part of. Some good games.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNew Europa League format explainedTHE Europa League has been given a revamp this season, with a whole new group-stage format.All 36 teams are in one big league.Each team will play eight matches in the opening phase – against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.At the end of the league phase, the top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.The bottom 12 teams are eliminated from Europe entirely.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The knockout phase of the tournament remains the same as previous years.”I am sure I will get a warm reception at Ibrox and they’ll look forward to seeing me.”The competition will follow the same format as the new Champions League, with all 36 teams playing eight matches in the “league phase”.Fans in hysterics as they spot PSG president’s reaction to brutal Champions League draw on live TVThe top eight progress straight through to the last-16, with ninth to 24th going into a play-off round.The bottom eight teams are immediately eliminated.Another change means no Champions League sides will drop down into the Europa League this season.On Thursday, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa learned their Champions League fixtures.SunSport has a full breakdown of the fixture list for each of the English clubs here.Man Utd failed to earn European football through their Premier League position last season after they finished eighth.But their FA Cup triumph over Man City salvaged Europa League football for Ten Hag’s men.READ MORE SUN STORIESTottenham qualified for the Europa League by finishing fifth in the Premier League, two points adrift of the Champions League places.This year’s final will take place in Bilbao on May 21. More

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      Danny Simpson reveals football rival DM’d him to set up fight… and backs ex-Man Utd team-mate to make boxing switch

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      DANNY SIMPSON is already being called out to an all-footie fight ahead of his boxing debut. The 2016 Premier League winner with Leicester faces YouTuber Danny Aarons on Saturday night in Dublin.Danny Simpson is already being called out to an all-footie fight ahead of his boxing debutCredit: Getty – ContributorMisfits Boxing – headed up by YouTuber KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcome stars from the social media, celebrity and sports world to fight in crossover-style bouts. But Simpson – a former team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo’s at Manchester United – becomes the first footballer to cross over. And he expects several others to follow his lead having already been challenged behind-the-scenes by Prem rival James McLean. Simpson told SunSport: “I think if anything you’ve got to be quite brave in in general. But to be the first…READ MORE IN boxing “I hope so, because I said a lot of lads watch love boxing.They go, you always see the footballers at the boxing events ringside and stuff.”So yeah, I think they’re probably waiting to see what happens first! “I’ve had James McLean, I mentioned him in an interview and he DM’d me saying when he finishes, he’ll come down, spar and get in the ring.”So I think a few lads will probably get into it.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSimpson – during his time with Newcastle – infamously clashed with then-Sunderland forward McLean. And he has had his fair share of online feuds too, including one he recently put to bed with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher. Simpson said: “Me and James McLean had some beef when we played and he’s DM’d me. “I think I had beef with Carra in the past but that we sorted that out. Obviously, everyone knows Wazza is a good boxer. “So, yeah there’s names that are popping up so we’ll we’ll see if you know any of them in the future fancy it.”Wayne Rooney – nicknamed Wazza – was once knocked out in a drunken kitchen spar by Phil Bardsley. And Simpson – who came up the United ranks with Bardsley – backed the hardman full-back to have the makings of a boxer. He said: “I think my mate Phil Bardsley. I was with him last week and he’s grew up boxing and around boxing.”I’d back him to beat anyone I think on on on these cards. So I’d throw him in the mix and and put pressure on him.”James McLean clashing with Simpson in a 2012 matchCredit: Getty Images – GettyPhil Bardsley had a hardman reputationCredit: Visionhaus More

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      Chelsea ready to hijack Jadon Sancho transfer to Juventus as Enzo Maresca hints at swap deal for Man Utd outcast

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      JADON SANCHO is close to ending his Manchester United misery as the club hope to push through a Juventus switch.United were last night in talks with the Serie A giants over a loan deal for the England international, which could later become a permanent £35million transfer.Jadon Sancho is on the verge of leaving Manchester UnitedCredit: REUTERSThe Red Devils are on the verge of finalising a loan deal with JuventusCredit: GETTYBut Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca could end up hijacking the dealCredit: GettyBut Chelsea are not giving up hope of hijacking the deal.Stamford Bridge boss Enzo Maresca hinted yesterday that he wants the winger to join his huge squad. Ahead of the Blues’ Conference League play-off second leg at  Servette, Maresca said: “I know Jadon very well from many years at Manchester City.“If we can sign a player who can help us, for sure I want. READ MORE ON SANCHO”But he’s not our player. We will see what happens.“I said that if we have to sign a player just for signing, I don’t want to.”Sancho, 24, had a public bust-up with Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag last season, seeing him loaned back to previous club Borussia Dortmund.Ten Hag said ahead of United’s pre-season US tour it was all in the past.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Sancho was left out of the opening two Prem games as Ten Hag made it clear he wanted him gone.The Red Devils may take a £38m hit on the winger, who they signed for £73m from Dortmund in 2021.Ronaldo and Rio laugh as they reminisce about ‘making Nani cry’ at Man Utd Chelsea’s late push for Sancho could see  Blues outcast Raheem Sterling end up at Old Trafford.But with the deadline at 11pm on Friday, insiders say there is just as much chance of Sterling staying.The Blues also want to sell Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell and Armando Broja.Maresca said: “The ones who are not involved don’t get minutes if they stay.“It’s not just Raheem. It’s all the players who  are training apart.”Romelu Lukaku, 31, was in Italy on Wednesday to complete a £25m Napoli move.United midfielder Scott McTominay, 27, is also expected to join the  Italians for the same fee.Raheem Sterling has been told he’s surplus to requirements at ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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      Former Man Utd team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand laugh as they reminisce about seeing ‘Nani cry’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO and Rio Ferdinand couldn’t help but have a chuckle as they reminisced about seeing Nani cry.The pair were team-mates with the winger, who plied his trade with Manchester United from 2007 until 2015, for two seasons.Cristiano Ronaldo, Rio Ferdinand and Nani were team-mates at Manchester UnitedCredit: REUTERSNani often showed his emotions when things didn’t go United’s wayCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDFerdinand and Ronaldo couldn’t help but chuckle at the memory of Nani crying after matchesCredit: YOUTUBE@URCRISTIANOOFFICIALBut they have seemingly ribbed the Portuguese forward for his reaction to losing games and his occasional shedding of a tear, which he did during United’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in 2011.”Do you remember when Nani used to cry?” Ferdinand asked during an appearance on Ronaldo’s YouTube channel. “We’d slap him.”Ronaldo then burst out into laughter before saying of his former Portugal team-mate: Nani, yes.”Ferdinand then suggested Nani wasn’t the only one to get emotional when things didn’t go United’s way.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe 45-year-old added: “He used to cry, man. Anderson [as well] flipping hell.”Ronaldo smiled in agreeance as he said: ‘Yes, yes.”Nani – who is seeing out his career in his homeland with Estrela Amadora – made 230 appearances for United.He scored 40 goals for the Red Devils, a haul which included some absolutely stunning strikes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFerdinand, like many others, was blown away by Nani’s skills and his ability to strike the ball.But he can’t quite put his finger on the reason why the winger never fulfilled his potential.Man Utd Player Ratings vs Brighton socialHe said: “I’ve never seen a player hit the ball as clean with both feet, as powerful and as hard as Nani.”[His] sheer power was mad. The thing that I think Nani lacked, he was a good professional, he didn’t drink a lot.”But there was something that stopped him from having ultimate consistency.”The retired defender continued: “He could hit five shots and two could be on target, two could be way off it or two may go close.”It was hard for him to find that consistency compared to [Wayne] Rooney or Ronaldo, that’s what set him [behind].”Pure ability wise, I’d take that and give someone else’s mindset [to Nani].”The pair also joked about Ronaldo’s goalscoring record – with the Portuguese record-holder taking a cheeky pop at Pele’s exploits. More