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      Inside Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho’s incredible home gym with murals of Cristiano Ronaldo AND Lionel Messi

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has been putting in extra work in a bid to stay in Manchester United’s starting XI.The Argentina international returned for the 2024/25 season looking like he’d hit the weights and had eaten all his vegetables over the summer.Alejandro Garnacho has been putting extra work in at his state-of-the-art home gymCredit: INSTAGRAM@GARNACHO7Garnacho’s gym includes a boatload of BLX BOX fitness equipment, including a rack worth nearly £5000Credit: INSTAGRAM@GARNACHO7His gym features an incredible mural of some of the greatest sports stars to have ever livedCredit: INSTAGRAM@GARNACHO7And his bulkier frame has seemingly been forged by extra training sessions in his state-of-the-art home gym.Garnacho has been beefing himself up in an epic personal gym kitted out with BLK BOX equipment.It features a dual adjustable pulley machine with a pull-up bar worth a whopping £4,850 as well as dumbbells galore.Garnacho’s pulley cable machine and rack are red and black, in keeping with the room’s colour theme.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the incredible bit of kit, which has homage to his stunning overhead kick against Everton in November 2023, isn’t the centre-piece.The gym’s piste-de resistance is its incredible mural of iconic sports stars.Wrapped around the room is a spray-painted tribute to the late Muhammad Ali, basketball legend Michael Jordan and footie legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Garnacho, however, made sure to include himself in the cool piece of artwork, having an image of himself put between Ronaldo and countryman Messi.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe 20-year-old has also paid homage to himself in his gymCredit: INSTAGRAM@GARNACHO7Garancho’s future at Old Trafford was up in the air shortly after Ruben Amorim’s appointment as manager.He was dropped from the squad along with Marcus Rashford before the Manchester derby last December but has forced his way back into his new manager’s plans.’That is so disrespectful’ says fans as Alejandro Garnacho snaps back in altercation with Man Utd fanAmorim was full of praise for the 20-year-old after United’s Europa League win over Steaua Bucharest last month, saying: “I think he’s not improving under me [because of me].”He changed right away from that game [against] City.”The way he understands things and understands that I just want to help him, I just want to win games.”He changed in everything, the approach when I talk with him, the way he recovers.”He understands sometimes that I’m a different coach, that I’m demanding in my way, sometimes it’s hard the first impact.”It’s a different kind of coach and he understands that it’s never in a bad way.”It’s always for him, but I’m a different person.”I think all the merit is from Garnacho and he is improving.”And we want to continue to improve with Garnacho. “I think he’s improving a lot.”READ MORE SUN STORIESGarnacho has made 36 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and providing six assists.The Argentine and his United team-mates will be back in action on Friday night, welcoming Leicester City to Old Trafford for their FA Cup fourth-round clash. More

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      Man Utd send scouts to watch ‘best player to come out of the Championship since Jude Bellingham’ in huge Derby Day win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED sent scouts to run fresh checks on Chris Rigg during Sunderland’s dramatic derby win at Middlesbrough.The Red Devils expressed interest in the young midfielder as early as November 2024 and planned to go for him in the January window.Man Utd sent scouts to watch Chris Rigg during Sunderland’s derby winCredit: GettyThe Black Cats mounted an extraordinary comeback to move fourth in the ChampionshipCredit: RexRigg only signed his first professional contract on Wearside last summer and committed himself to the club until 2027.But United’s interest has not gone away, after Old Trafford talent spotters were sent to watch the wonderkid play again.It is understood that scouts surveyed Rigg’s performance during Sunderland’s last-gasp 3-2 win over Boro on Monday, which was deadline day.A late Ryan Giles own goal saw the Black Cats, who also boast Jobe Bellingham in their ranks, snatch victory and keep themselves right in the race automatic promotion.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhile Rigg didn’t score or assist and came off after 72 minutes this time around, he provided a stunning finish in the reverse fixture in September.The 17-year-old is regarded as the best player to come out of the Championship since former Birmingham midfielder Jude Bellingham.The teenager, who considers himself a “traditional attacking midfielder”, has impressed for the promotion chasers, bagging four goals and one assist in 28 games.With United balancing delicate PSR issues, Rigg is seen by Ineos as a young player available for a reasonable price with future sell-on potential.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSeveral United stars are out of contract in the summer and Rigg’s estimated market value is in the region of £25million.But the Red Devils are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing Rigg, who turns 18 in June.’Leeds fans better than Sunderland’ plus bust ups and bug pranks | Jack Grimmer – What the EFL?!Rigg and Wilson Isidor celebrating Sunderland’s crucial Tees-Wear derby winCredit: GettyLiverpool, Crystal Palace and Chelsea have also watched him play several times this season, while Real Madrid were reportedly admirers.Rigg – who starts as a No 10 – impressed for England under-18s over the summer following his breakthrough campaign.He made 21 appearances last term and has been with the Black Cats since he was at primary school.The Tyneside- born star became the second youngest player in the club’s history while still at school last January, behind Derek Foster.Sunderland have been the surprise package of the Championship season so far under new French manager Regis Le Bris.After enjoying a long spell at the top of the table a few months ago, the club sit fourth and are fighting for promotion to the Prem, after finishing 16th last term.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Red and White army were relegated from the English top-flight in the 2016-2017 campaign and dropped to League One for four seasons in between now and then.Failure to win promotion this season however could lead to Sunderland seeking to cash in on Rigg next summer, when he will have just two years left on his deal.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Luke Shaw seen walking on high street in his slippers amid fears injured Man Utd star suffered fresh setback

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Luke Shaw was spotted taking a walk in SLIPPERS amid fears of another injury setback.Shaw, 29, hasn’t started a game for United for almost a year due to a series of muscle injuries and counts a mere three substitute appearances since manager Ruben Amorim took over in November.Manchester United ace Luke Shaw was spotted taking a walkCredit: mancpicss66/aaronparfittThere were fears Shaw suffered another injury setbackCredit: mancpicss66/aaronparfittShaw was spotted in public wearing black slippersCredit: mancpicss66/aaronparfittThe left-back hasn’t played since December’s 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford but revealed he suffered another setback with a heartbreaking announcement just two days later.There have been fears the England international’s injury hell just got worse despite participating in training before Thursday’s Europa League victory at FCSB.However, SunSport understand the fresh issue is minor and the defender is expected back in training on Monday despite initial worries he faces another spell on the sidelines.Following the news, Shaw was spotted out and about in Wilmslow as Man Utd prepare for Friday’s FA Cup clash with Leicester at Old Trafford.Read More on Man UtdAnd the ex-Southampton star was seen donning black Ugg slippers in public.His all-black outfit saw him wear sweat pants, a bulky puffer jacket and a hoodie. United manager Amorim could use Shaw as a left wing-back in his signature 3-4-2-1 formation.The full-back may face stiff competition from January signing Patrick Dorgu.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDorgu arrived from Lecce during the winter market following a £25million deal.It seems like the Denmark international and Shaw will be the ones competing for a place in the starting line-up.Ruben Amorim bizarrely SLAPS Man Utd stars in training as fans joke ‘I hope Luke Shaw doesn’t get injured’That is after another injury-stricken star Tyrell Malacia was loaned out to PSV Eindhoven.Shaw counts a total of four goals and 25 assists in 278 appearances across all competitions since his arrival from Southampton in 2014.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      ‘We really wanted him’ – Napoli chief reveals Alejandro Garnacho request that saw Man Utd star’s transfer fall apart

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO’s transfer to Napoli fell apart after the star made an “unfair” request to join them.Garnacho, 20, at one stage looked destined to leave Manchester United during the winter transfer window.Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Napoli failed due to one ‘unfair’ reasonCredit: GettyNapoli sporting director Giovanni Manna said they ‘really wanted him’Credit: GettyThis was due to him partly not fitting Ruben Amorim’s system, partly owing to a lack of minutes and partly due to PSR pressure on Man Utd.Napoli and Chelsea were among the main clubs linked with the winger, but ultimately a deal was not reached with Garnacho finding a new lease of life at Old Trafford.The Italian side had been looking to sign a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who departed for Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the month in a deal worth £59m.But Giovanni Manna, sporting director of the Naples outfit, has now revealed why a deal to sign the Argentine fell apart.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking at a press conference on Wednesday, he said: “We discussed and met Garnacho even before Kvara left, we made an important offer to United. We really wanted him.”The player wanted to leave the Premier League in January because in July it’s different; he wanted to be satisfied financially, something that we can’t do at the moment.”We don’t want to and I don’t even think it’s fair when there’s an average salary in the dressing room and you put a young player who earns a higher salary.”It’s not right towards the others who are doing important things.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”We created a competitive team for a competition, and we are there thanks to the coach and the team, it wasn’t right.”Despite extensive discussions with the Red Devils, Napoli were also unable to agree a transfer fee despite the asking price being lowered to £55m.Manchester United player ratings against Crystal PalaceNapoli were also in the race for Patrick Dorgu, before he eventually moved to Man Utd in a deal worth £25m plus £4m in add-ons.Manna added: “Napoli must take strong players, whether they’re young or older. “For example, we negotiated Dorgu for the summer, then if United arrives and makes an offer outside the market it’s difficult to tell them to wait for us.”I’ll give you a practical example – if there’s an opportunity like [Scott] McTominay we’ll take it, but we’re not a club that takes a free agent for a five million salary and six million commission, that’s not our modus operandi, many others do it. “We take the good ones, the functional ones, if they have a prospect it’s better, but it’s not a necessary condition.”We took Buongiorno, Gilmour, but also Spinazzola, McTominay, Neres, Romelu, strong players in their market moment.”It seems that we had to do who knows what, we had to replace Kvara, we didn’t do it as we wanted but this summer we made few mistakes and the team is showing it.”Taking the step to please Garnacho means that I put someone in there with players who have been busting their asses since July… it’s not right, then we wanted to do it.”I’m not happy, we didn’t succeed, but the market didn’t end yesterday, it starts again and we will have to be good and show strength now. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Staying focused on the Champions League objective, which doesn’t mean not dreaming but staying focused, otherwise if you fly then you fall and hurt yourself. “This Napoli deserves only positive words, always and in any case, what is being done nobody expected.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      How Sir Alex Ferguson ‘refused to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave stadium until he signed for Man Utd’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was not allowed to go home after a match until he had signed for Manchester United, according to Rio Ferdinand.The duo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League during their six years as team-mates.Sir Alex Ferguson did not let Cristiano Ronaldo go home until he agreed to join Man UtdCredit: GettyA teenage Ronaldo caught the eye of Sir Alex in a pre-season friendlyCredit: ReutersRio Ferdinand says he ’embarrassed’ players with his skillCredit: ReutersMan Utd paid Sporting Lisbon £12million for Ronaldo – just a year after Ferdinand went from Leeds to Old Trafford.Sir Alex Ferguson’s side had a pre-season friendly against the Portuguese club and CR7 dazzled Red Devils chiefs during the game – when he famously left John O’Shea “needing an oxygen tank”.So much so, that the legendary boss spoke to him after the game and made sure he chose Man Utd ahead of any other club.Ferdinand told the BBC: “We were invited to go to play Sporting to open their stadium.READ MORE ON RONALDO”We had just missed out on signing Ronaldinho. We were all excited thinking we were getting Ronaldinho, then he went and signed for Barcelona. We were all a bit deflated. “We were going to play Sporting and you start getting whispers, they’ve got this kid called Ronaldo, meant to be really good.”I didn’t think anything of it and the game starts. Then we are looking at each other and you’re like, ‘OK, this kid is the real deal’.”Look at him, he is like doing mad stuff, he is embarrassing a couple of our players.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”The we were all standing there saying, ‘Oh my God, we’ve got to sign him.'”On the coach after, waiting everyone’s sitting there going, ‘Been here an hour, waiting, what’s going on? We’ve got to get to the airport.’Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on ‘f—ing clueless’ coaches he’s played for, Messi relationship and calls himself the GOAT”Noise starts travelling back through the coach that David Gill, who was CEO, and the manager are in there.”They have got Cristiano in a vice-like lock, waiting. He can’t leave the stadium until he signs and agrees to come to United.”Ronaldo, who celebrates his 40th birthday today, went on to make 346 appearances for the club over two spells, scoring 145 goals.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar. More

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      Man Utd ‘face another budget transfer window in summer unless Ruben Amorim sells likes of Mainoo and Garnacho’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to sell stars to raise funds for a summer overhaul. The Red Devils are in major need of a squad revamp following a dismal season so far.Ruben Amorim’s United must sell star players to keep within PSR rules this summerCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho could be among those sold to help fund new arrivalsCredit: GettyNew boss Ruben Amorim has failed to get his side firing since taking over at Old Trafford in November.The 40-year-old has become increasingly frustrated with the disjointed squad at his disposal. He ideally wants to play his favoured 3-4-3 system, which was hugely successful at Sporting Lisbon.But Amorim demonstrated the weaknesses of the squad in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, starting Kobbie Mainoo as a false nine.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat decision was a huge snub to strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, both of whom were brought to the North West for big fees. Reports last month suggested almost the ENTIRE Man Utd squad could be up for sale this summer. Alejandro Garnacho, valued at around £70m by United, almost left for Napoli in January.United will be forced to sell stars in the summer if they are to rebuild and stay within PSR rules.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThey could only muster two player signings in January – Patrick Dorgu for £25m from Lecce and youngster Ayden Heaven from Arsenal. Garnacho is among those likely to be targeted by Europe’s elite later this year, while reports suggest Mainoo is also on the transfer list. Which Manchester United stars should stay and go?Mainoo and Garnaco “were for sale in the winter market and will be again in the summer,” according to The Guardian.The report adds that “selling one or both would mean having to find a replacement.”Sales of academy graduates like Mainoo, Garnacho and Marcus Rashford would also be counted as 100 per cent profit.Those deals could be vital to United staying in Profit and Sustainability Rules compliance after years of heavy spending. Rashford has already departed Old Trafford on loan to Aston Villa after a month of speculation, while Antony and Tyrell Malacia have also gone out on temporary deals.The England striker’s deal is thought to include a buy option for £40million. He also has three years remaining on his £325,000-a-week contract, which proved a stumbling block in negotiations throughout January. SunSport exclusively revealed Rashford has been told he will never play for United again while Amorim is in charge.The forward admitted in December he is “ready for a new challenge”.Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal PalaceMANCHESTER UNITED’S mini-revival under Ruben Amorim came to an abrupt end as Crystal Palace ran out 2-0 winners at Old Trafford.Here’s how the Red Devils stars rated on a disappointing day.Andre Onana – 5Was left vulnerable by a shaky back-line and beaten by Lacroix’s looping header, which came off the crossbar into Mateta’s path.But he couldn’t do much about the second goal.Leny Yoro – 5Came in for De Ligt, who was benched. Was inches away from scoring his first United goal early on.Did well to block Mitchell after a Mazraoui error, but his positioning was a problem later in the game.Harry Maguire – 3Lost his battle with centre forward Mateta, who held the ball up well and got in behind every time, and was left stranded for the Frenchman’s first goal.Hasn’t connected with Yoro. Palace, namely Sarr, opened them both up with ease and should’ve buried some chances through Mateta.Lisandro Martinez – 6Was stretchered off after jarring his knee in the 79th minute.The Argentine has been scoring the goals recently, but blazed a centre-back’s shot over the bar on the brink of half-time.Noussair Mazraoui – 5He was okay in the right wing-back role again but it is obviously not his best position.Struggled with the dual threat of Mitchell and Daichi Kamada down Palace’s left side.Diogo Dalot – 4Awful link-up play with a horrible blind pass inside the Palace box in a promising team position before the break. He’s not a left winger and it’s clear why Patrick Dorgu has been signed.Manuel Ugarte – 6Missing in the middle when Mateta’s stunning 80-yard run. Missed half a chance in the second-half.Bruno Fernandes – 5Restricted. Couldn’t get forward much and was unlucky not to score from his usual 20-yard territory after being denied by Henderson.Was one of three United players booked.Amad Diallo – 6Great individual runs, on and off the ball. Dropped to wing-back after Mainoo came off and was involved in anything good creatively.Alejandro Garnacho – 5Predictable build-up. But worked hard tracking back as one of the two 10s.Was quieter in the second half and struggled to step up when the going got tough.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Huge experiment by Amorim to have Mainoo lead the line, albeit falsely. It didn’t pay off, but it wasn’t all his fault.He didn’t get the service or have the hold up play required to be effective.SUBSHojlund (’70 for Mainoo) – 5Came on for the last 20 minutes and ran around a bit without doing much of note.Zirkzee (’70 for Mazraoui) – 5As above, not a great deal to write home about despite trying to make things happen.And the Portuguese tactician suggested he is so unhappy with the way Rashford trains he’d rather pick 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than him.A source told SunSport: “Marcus always said he would never play for another club in England because he is a United fan.”He started to think he needed to move earlier this season and wanted to go to a big European club.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The reality is he’s not had the interest he expected. Villa first showed a tentative interest in him last November.”Amorim has made it very clear he has no future at Old Trafford.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Man Utd ‘line up Flamengo right-back Wesley Franca, 21, in transfer worth over £20m’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting a summer swoop for Flamengo star Wesley Franca, according to reports.The 21-year-old right-back has risen through the ranks at the Brazilian giants.Wesley Franca (right) is being targeted by Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyThe full-back has starred for Flamengo since breaking into the first-team two years agoCredit: ReutersWesley was a near-ever present as Flamengo finished third in Brazil’s Serie A last season. The versatile defender is being watched by Red Devils scouts ahead of a potential £25million move, according to reports in Brazil.Reports claim Ruben Amorim wants to put Wesley on the right side of his 3-4-3 system.United splashed the cash on Patrick Dorgu earlier this week, bringing in the left-sided full-back from Lecce.READ MORE ON MAN UTD NEWSBut any deal for Wesley is likely to take place after the Club World Cup.Flamengo are taking part in the revamped 63-game competition, which gets underway on June 14.The club have already rejected a bid worth over £20m from Russian side Zenit for Wesley.And they believe they could receive an even bigger offer from United in the summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUnited have yet to fire under Amorim, with reports suggesting almost the entire squad could be up for sale.The Portuguese boss has been unable to turn around the club’s fortunes since arriving in November.Ruben Amorim insists Man Utd are ‘trying everything’ to improve his squad after Crystal Palace defeat Amorim has since claimed he is in charge of the “worst Manchester United team in history”.And the 40-year-old admitted last month he had lost his temper in the dressing room following a 3-1 defeat to Brighton, breaking a TV.Amorim said: “I’m a young guy and sometimes I make a mistake.”That’s why I don’t [usually] speak after the game. This game, I needed to talk and maybe it was a mistake.”Then I get more nervous and go to the [press] conference really nervous and say things you should not say.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I don’t promise I will not do it again. I don’t know, but I’ll try to improve.”Amorim later clarified his comments, adding: “I did not say I was nervous. I said the team was nervous and I was frustrated.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Man Utd star Tyrell Malacia joins Champions League side in loan transfer and could face Arsenal

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      TYRELL MALACIA has completed a loan move away from Manchester United.The defender will spend the rest of the season at Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven.Tyrell Malacia has left Manchester United on loanCredit: GettyMalacia, 25, will now feature in the Champions League and could come up against Arsenal.The Dutchman could face the Gunners if PSV overcome Juventus in the play-off round.Malacia may never return to Old Trafford for the Red Devils as PSV have the option to make his move permanent in the summer.Manchester United will also have his wages fully covered by PSV during the length of the loan.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe defender was expected to leave the club in January, but his exit was thrown into doubt after a move to Benfica collapsed.He joined the club initially in 2022 and showed promise in his debut season with 39 appearances.However, Malacia then picked up a lengthy injury and missed the 2023-24 campaign.After finally regaining his fitness this season and the appointment of Ruben Amorim, he went on to play eight times.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the manager opted to let him leave the club after the January arrival of Patrick Dorgu.The Danish left-back joined Man United from Lecce in a deal worth £25million.Man Utd fans say ‘looks like a beast’ as forgotten star appears ripped in boxing training 502 days since last appearanceHe has put pen to paper on a contract worth £40,000-per-week which is the third lowest in the squad.Meanwhile, Malacia has insisted he is aiming to win more than one trophy with his new club.He said: “I’m happy to be here. Finally playing good football again.”I am coming off a long injury, but by now I am fit and know that my time will come again.”In every tough period there are also positive elements and in this case that is that I have become much stronger physically and mentally.”I have more patience, am more mature, know my body better and things like that.”I’m ready to pop and hopefully win several prizes with PSV.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More