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      Rashford’s mum reveals Man Utd star has been struggling after two bereavements and warns of ‘wolves in sheep’s clothing’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD’S mum has revealed the Manchester United star has been struggling after two bereavements in his life. Rashford has had inconsistent form this season with eight goals in his 35 appearances. Marcus Rashford with his mum Melanie MaynardAnd the England international has found himself in hot water with disciplinary problems off the field. His mum Melanie Maynard opened up on his son’s season in a column in The Times. And Melanie – who worked three jobs to support Rashford and his four other siblings – revealed her son’s secret heartbreak. She wrote: “Marcus lost a second very important person in his life: his cousin Nathan in November, after a very good family friend, Garf, had died a year earlier, which set him back a lot. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”It was a lot for someone so young to deal with. Marcus is United through and through from when he was younger. “He always wanted to play football professionally at his boyhood club. He worked so hard. “He always believed in ‘if you believe, you will achieve’. He’s had to sacrifice a lot to get to where he is today.” Rashford, 26, in January was disciplined by United after phoning in sick for training despite going on a boozy night out in Belfast. Most read in FootballBut he hit back in perfect style by scoring in his very next game, helping his side to a dramatic 4-3 win at Wolves. Rashford’s performances has since improved also with two in his last two league matches and an all-important goal against Liverpool in the FA Cup. Antony rages after he is told to play left-back against Liverpool before Rashford tells Man Utd star to get on with itMelanie says her boy is on the up again but warned to beware of the “wolves dressed in sheep’s clothing”. She said: “Marcus is human, so he will have ups and downs in his life like everyone else. “Marcus is in a very good place, he will never let anyone down. “But you always need to be wary of people’s intentions around you — sometimes people around you can be wolves dressed in sheep’s clothing”After a good win against Liverpool on Sunday and Marcus’s England call-up, things are looking bright again.” Rashford has seven Premier League goals so far this seasonRashford has hit a run of form againCredit: EPA More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe warns Man Utd fans not to expect superstar signings as he lays out transfer plan

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has told fans not to expect the world’s best players to sign for Manchester United.The British billionaire has purchased 27.7 per cent of the club and is in charge of football operations.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has ruled out buying superstar players and would rather find the up and coming world-class talentCredit: PARatcliffe is first focusing on getting in the correct people behind-the-scenesCredit: GT Cycling ClubThere has been speculation about Man Utd splashing the cash in upcoming transfer windows after Ratcliffe previously told supporters he wants to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford.But he has admitted his approach in the market is not to buy big-name superstars.Ratcliffe told the GT Cycling Club when they asked about Jude Bellingham: “He’s a great footballer. But It’s not where our focus is. “The solution isn’t spending a lot of money on a couple of great players. They’ve done that if you look at the last ten years.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe later added: “I would rather try and sign the next Kylian Mbappe, rather than spend a fortune trying to buy success. “It’s not that clever buying Mbappe. Anyone can figure that one out.”Ratcliffe says his first job is to get the correct people making decisions at the club.He revealed that it is the job of right-hand man and cycling chief Sir Dave Brailsford’s to find new chiefs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey have already secured the services of ex-Manchester City CEO Omar Berrada and they’re also closing in on a deal for Newcastle director of football Dan Ashworth.Ineos are convinced having good people in these positions is the key to success.Sir Jim Ratcliffe discusses Bruno Fernandes and Kylian Mbappe transfer in quickfire Q&ARatcliffe said: “You have to believe with Man Utd, if we get all the details right, all the right people in the right boxes, doing the right things in the right environment, that sporting elite environment. The results will drop out the bottom. “Those things are not right at Manchester United today as we’ve said very clearly.”It’s not a light switch, it’s a much longer road to travel because there’s so many aspects to it.”On the addition of Brailsford at the club, Ratcliffe said: “Dave would never say buy that player because I think he is a very good player, he would never do that. “That’s not his skillset – but we need that skillset at Man Utd.”Ratcliffe could propose a new venue on the land next to the current groundInside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More

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      Man Utd ‘decide to sell Mason Greenwood but get hit with immediate blow as Barcelona opt out of transfer race’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to sell Mason Greenwood – but Barcelona are not interested in a deal, transfer reports say. Greenwood has spent the season on loan with Getafe, hitting a run of good form with eight goals in 27 matches. Mason Greenwood remains linked with a Man Utd exitCredit: GettyHis performances attracted interest from the likes of Barca, who have been linked with a summer swoop for the ex-England international. According to Fabrizio Romano for CaughtOffside, United directors and Barca chief Deco did meet for talks. But it is claimed the Spanish giants are not plotting a move for Greenwood right now. It is said, though, that United are willing to let Greenwood go for good if the right proposal is tabled. READ MORE ON MASON GREENWOODAnd the club are actively looking at ways of offloading the forward. A police investigation into Greenwood, 22, was launched in January 2022.But charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour were later dropped.United still made the decision to send the striker out on loan to Spain though new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe controversially left the door open to a return. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said in February: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.“All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.Fans spot Roy Keane’s ‘cold’ interaction with Man Utd mascot during FA Cup clash against Liverpool“Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?“He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. “So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision. “There is no decision that’s been made. He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. “We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on – so we will do that. “The process will be – understand the facts not the hype and then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values – which is basically whether he is a good guy or not. “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well and would we be comfortable with it and the fans be comfortable with it?“I can talk about the principle. The principle is the important one because we will have other issues going forwards. “You are dealing with young people who have not always been brought up in the best circumstances, who have a lot of money and don’t always have the guidance they should have. “What we need to do when we have issues like that is to understand the real effects, not the hype.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Then we need to make a fair decision in the light of the club’s values. That’s what we need to do and that’s how we will deal with it.”New Man Utd owner Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd ‘want to swap Jadon Sancho for Dortmund team-mate but face transfer competition from Arsenal and Liverpool’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to give Jadon Sancho the boot this summer in a sensational swap deal.The England international was frozen out by Erik ten Hag last September for hitting back at the public blasting he received from the Dutchman following United’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal.Jadon Sancho has been frozen out by Manchester United boss Erik ten HagCredit: PASancho has been loaned out to former club Borussia Dortmund until the end of the seasonCredit: RexUnited are reportedly interested in using Sancho in a swap deal for Dortmund’s Donyell MalenCredit: REXUnited shipped Sancho out on loan to former club Borussia Dortmund in January to allow him to get some playing time.Ten Hag has yet to re-open the door for an Old Trafford return for the £73million man, who he’s reportedly willing to use as a makeweight to sign Dortmund ace Donyell Malen.That’s according to Bild, who claim United are interested in a potential “swap deal” between the pair.The German newspaper, however, claim Arsenal and Liverpool are also sniffing around the Netherlands international.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMalen, 25, has been in great form for Dortmund this season, scoring 13 goals and racking up five assists in 33 appearances in all competitions.Sancho, 23, has scored once and notched one assist in his nine Bundesliga games so far in his second stint with the black and yellows.Sancho’s contract with Manchester United expires in the summer of 2026, although the Red Devils have the option to extend it for a further year.But, judging from Ten Hag’s recent claim that the club had issues with the winger before the boss’ arrival, it’s likely that his future lies away from Old Trafford.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSErik ten Hag has yet to re-open to the door for Red Devils outcast Jadon SanchoCredit: GETTYTen Hag said: “He’s now at Dortmund. So after he was signed, one year before [I was here], and there were issues.”We have had issues all the way through, and so you can make out his stay at Manchester United so far is not a success.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through'”So now he is going back to Borussia Dortmund, so I wish him the best of luck.”I hope, we all hope he is doing well there, he will be successful. Again, we will see what is going to happen.”[Would things be different if he had apologised?] ‘We have said that before.”And I don’t want every time to return to the point. He knows what he should do and we have made that clear.”It was also so clear and obvious about his performance so let’s stop this discussion. “He is to Dortmund and we wish him the best of luck.” More

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      Major sporting event could be MOVED after 26 years due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s controversial Man Utd plans

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      RUGBY LEAGUE chiefs are drawing up alternative venues for Super League’s Grand Final should Manchester United’s Old Trafford home be bulldozed.Except for 2020 due to Covid, United’s stadium has hosted the showpiece since 1998 — but Red Devils’ new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has the ground earmarked for a massive redevelopment.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has some bold plans for Old Trafford which could impact Rugby League chiefsCredit: PARatcliffe could propose a new venue on the land next to the current groundThat could mean a temporary shift of venue with Manchester City’s Etihad likely to be the preferred choice.Newcastle’s St James’ Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which have hosted Magic Weekend and the Challenge Cup final respectively, are also in the frame.Ratcliffe, 71, has admitted Old Trafford has become “tired” and needs updating. To that end, the Ineos chief’s preference is to build a new stadium on the land owned by Man Utd.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne ambitious plan comes under the guise of Ratcliffe wanting to build a so-called “Wembley of the North” with the help of taxpayer funds.Another includes a 90,000 seater stadium with a new Stretford End.He said: “It’s about time someone built a national stadium in the north of England.”If it can be achieved, it would clearly be my preference.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I would be very excited for the north of England.”A stunning step towards this goal includes a five-year plan to redevelop Old Trafford to be a site which stretches down to the water and links to MediaCity.Erik ten Hag insists he does have Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s backing amid rumours Man Utd boss faces sack in summerAmenity plans include a five-star hotel and a host of other facilities to accommodate Man Utd’s global supporter base, with only a megastore and museum currently at the club’s disposal.Huge infrastructure projects like the one proposed on the grounds of Old Trafford are nothing new to Ineos, who are currently building a £5billion petrochemicals plant in Antwerp, Belgium.Ratcliffe completed his deal for a 27.7 per cent stake in Man Utd in February.Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More

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      Joshua Kimmich ‘considering huge Arsenal transfer with Bayern Munich ready to sell in the summer’

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      JOSHUA KIMMICH is reportedly considering a shock move to Arsenal.The Germany international’s future with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich has been up in the air for several months.Joshua Kimmich’s future at Bayern Munich is unclearCredit: GettyThe Germany international is reportedly considering leaving the Allianz ArenaCredit: GETTYBayern tried to flog the versatile midfielder to Newcastle last summer in a deal involving defender Kieran Trippier, who they tabled three bids for.And they remain keen to sell the former RB Leipzig man this summer so as not to lose him on a free transfer next year.Arsenal are said to be one of five teams keen on acquiring the services of Kimmich, who is said to be open to the idea of potentially moving to the Emirates.That’s according to Sky Sports Germany, who claim Kimmich isn’t “ruling out a move, and he is open to discussions” with potential suitors.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSKimmich was reportedly involved in a bust-up with Thomas Tuchel’s assistant Zsolt Low after their defeat to table-toppers Bayer Leverkusen last month.BILD claimed he had to be held back by team-mates in the tunnel after Low shouted something at him.The incident, however, was downplayed by Tuchel, who said: “I know what was going on.”This is not for the public. We are in a football locker room.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBayern Munich are ten points behind Bundesliga table-toppers Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GETTY”This is a pretty normal occurrence if kept within limits. And it stayed within limits.”Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern have endured a disastrous campaign this season.Astonishing moment man tries to steal Kimmich’s shirt thrown to kid in crowd after Bayern Munich clash Tuchel’s troops are a whopping TEN points behind Leverkusen – despite the impressive haul of £82million summer signing Harry Kane.And they face a tricky path to winning the Champions League, facing Arsenal in the quarter-finals and potentially meeting Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semis. More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s VIP Man Utd experience, from Sir Alex Ferguson meeting and advising Ten Hag to slap-up meal

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      TYSON FURY had the red carpet rolled out for him as he watched his beloved Red Devils in FA Cup action.The WBC heavyweight champion was in attendance at The Theatre of Dreams on Sunday afternoon to watch Manchester United take on Liverpool in a pulsating quarter-final clash.Tyson Fury was at Old Trafford last weekend for Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with LiverpoolCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King sat in the director’s box with his cousin and fellow boxer Issac LoweCredit: PAFury took a pre-match photo with former Red Devils boss Sir Alex FergusonCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYFury came close to predicting the final score for the pulsating FA Cup quarter-final clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MANCHESTERUNITEDAnd he was given the VIP experience that the majority of the Old Trafford faithful could only dream of having.Before taking his place in one of the best seats in the house, The Gypsy King was spotted backstage with club titan Sir Alex Ferguson.Fury couldn’t hide his delight as he posed for a snap with Fergie, who whipped out his best boxer’s pose for the photo.The Wythenshawe warrior attended the match with his cousin and fellow boxer Issac Lowe.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the pair had a fancy meal before taking in one of the best games of the season from the director’s box.United ran out 4-3 winners thanks to a sensational last-gasp extra-time winner from substitute Amad Diallo.The game will go down as one of the all-time classics between the fierce rivals, something Fury predicted before kick-off.When asked for his pre-match prediction, he told MUTV: “Hopefully we get an absolutely great result [today].Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIssac Lowe was also proud as punch to have a snap with Sir Alex FergusonCredit: INSTAGRAM@ISSACLOWE6He and Fury enjoyed a slap-up pre-match meal in the hospitality areasCredit: INSTAGRAM@ISSACLOWE6″I think it’s going to be an absolute classic. Well, I hope it is anyway. Big scores.”Fury, 35, came close to getting the final score correct, predicting a 3-2 win for Erik ten Hag’s side.Tyson Fury and Paris spend £140 bargain hunting in Asda and says ‘Boris Johnson would be proud’ of his savingsAnd he called for Ten Hag to instruct his troops to go for broke before kick-off.He told ITV: “I think it will be a good game and hopefully United can turn the clock back and smash them.“Just go out there and attack [and] put pressure on them and play your best football, get stuck right in because that usually works. “It’s worked for me anyway, 35 times in a row, so that’s a good tactic.”The trip to Old Trafford will likely be one of Fury’s final social outings before he knuckles down for the biggest fight of his career.Fury is just eight weeks away from fighting former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles.The pair were supposed to have settled the score in a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown last month.But a horror cut in sparring for Fury pushed back the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in nearly 25 years to May 18.Fury has already begun preparations for the rescheduled Riyadh rumble, telling ITV: “[I’m] very fit. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I have got nine weeks to go so you can ask me in nine weeks if I am fit and ready.”I have just started camp, literally a few days ago so yeah I will be fit and ready by the time the fight comes, for sure.” Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPA More

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      Erik ten Hag enjoys three-hour celebratory dinner at Italian restaurant after Man Utd’s epic FA Cup win over Liverpool

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      ERIK TEN HAG headed to his favourite Italian restaurant last night to toast Manchester United’s epic victory over Liverpool.United’s rollercoaster 4-3 victory over their rivals in the FA Cup on Sunday was watched by Sir Alex Ferguson and two other legendary names at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag was spotted at his favourite Italian last nightCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe was joined by agent Kees Vos and other members of his management teamCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeTen Hag spent around three hours at Piccolino after Man Utd’s win over LiverpolCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe was all-smiles as he climbed back into his motor to head home after dinnerCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeA  semi-final date with Coventry now awaits as Ten Hag’s side remained in the hunt for silverware.Scott McTominay, who was later caught in a X-rated moment, got the Red Devils off to a flyer but Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah put the visitors ahead before the break – with both goals enraging Roy Keane.Substitute Antony struck at the end of normal time to send the clash into extra-time, only for Harvey Elliott’s deflected effort to restore Liverpool’s lead.Marcus Rashford then pounced late on but there would be another dramatic twist in store.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSuper sub, Amad Diallo, fired home after a counter-attack in the closing seconds to win it – only for his celebrations to be cut-short after removing his shirt and getting sent-off as he picked up a second booking.Praise was heaped on Ten Hag after his four tactical changes – including Bruno Fernandes going to centre-half and the angry Antony at left-back – inspired the comeback.There were scenes of joy afterwards, but once the drama had died down and the Dutchman had left Old Trafford, he was keen to celebrate in his own way.He was spotted at Italian restaurant Piccolino in Cheshire with his agent Kees Vos and other members of his management team on Sunday evening.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey enjoyed a three-hour meal at the establishment before making an exit at 11pm.Ten Hag has been a regular at the restaurant ever since he took over in the summer of 2022.BBC commentator ‘loses all composure’ as he goes wild on-air during Man Utd’s epic FA Cup win over LiverpoolAnd he has not only found comfort there in victory.The ex-Ajax boss went there after he suffered defeat in his first match in charge against Brighton.It is not the first time that the Dutchman has headed to the eateryCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeErik ten Hag pictured celebrating with captain Bruno Fernandes after the final whistleCredit: AFP More