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      Man Utd set Mason Greenwood price tag as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid prepare for transfer battle

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will demand around £34million for Mason Greenwood this summer, according to reports.The winger, 22, has spent this season on loan at Getafe.
      Mason Greenwood looks on during Getafe’s 1-1 draw at VillarrealCredit: Getty
      Greenwood has played 21 times in LaLiga, scoring five goals and laying on a further five assists.
      The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
      He remains under contract at Old Trafford until 2025 but will not play for Man Utd again.
      According to German outlet Fussball News, the Red Devils are hoping to receive around £34m for Greenwood when they sell him this summer.
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      The one-cap England international has not played for Man Utd since January 2022.
      He joined Getafe on loan last summer, seven months after charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped.
      His loan club recently complained to Spanish authorities over an alleged slur aimed at Greenwood by Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.
      They have accused Three Lions favourite Bellingham of calling their loan player a “rapist”.
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      LaLiga chiefs are said to have been “surprised” by Getafe’s unusual decision to take a matter that was not included in the referee’s notes further.
      Nonetheless, the matter was subsequently referred to the Spanish football federation, with a judge appointed to investigate the claim.
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      If found guilty, Bellingham, 20, could face a ban of between four and ten games.
      Greenwood last featured on Friday, playing the full 90 minutes as Getafe drew 1-1 at Villarreal.
      Greenwood and Jude Bellingham faced each other earlier this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Neville accuses Man Utd of ‘playing Football Manager’ before Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrived as he slams three signings

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      GARY NEVILLE has accused the Glazers of “playing Football Manager” with Manchester United.The mood at Old Trafford has changed since the announcement that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has purchased 25 per cent of the club and will run football operations.
      Gary Neville has taken aim at the Glazers for their mismanagement of the clubCredit: PA
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already begun his rebuild at Man UtdCredit: PA
      The Glazers are still majority owners at Old TraffordCredit: AFP
      Man Utd have won seven of their nine games since the news and off the pitch, the British billionaire has already appointed Omar Berrada as CEO from Manchester City.
      And Ratcliffe is also lining up a move for highly-rated Newcastle transfer chief Dan Ashworth.
      Asked about his possible arrival and the change already seen under Ineos, Neville said: “It was getting to the point where we were getting mocked for mentioning the Glazers every time Man Utd lost a football match.
      “People would say ‘Well the Glazers aren’t the ones playing football’.
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      “But for 10 years, every Manchester United manager operated without a CEO, without a sporting director, without a director of football.
      “That is madness, forget negligence, that’s just madness.
      “Obviously Sir Jim Ratcliffe is coming in and appointing a CEO that has actually been at a football club before and everyone is applauding him for it – that’s staggering.
      “I can’t believe it hasn’t happened already, it’d never be allowed to happen at another club in the country.”
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      Neville then slammed the Glazers, saying: “They have shown blind loyalty to people who have been really good to them over a long period of time.
      “Ed Woodward was at the club for 10-12 years, they have believed everything he said.
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      “It was a little bit like they were playing Football Manager.
      “We can literally go and look at the best players without having serious people operating the club.”
      He highlighted the signings of Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as evidence the Glazers signed big name players with a lack of long-term vision.
      Di Maria arrived in 2014 for £60million, he stayed just one year and scored four goals before joining PSG for a reported £44m fee.
      Falcao came in on loan the same year and struggled to make an impact, finding the back of the net just four times.
      Ibrahimovic, however, was a success as he won the Europa League and Carabao Cup with Man Utd, scoring 29 goals across two seasons.
      Ratcliffe is determined to take the club down a different direction in the transfer market – rather than be drawn in by the biggest name players.
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      And he is set to ruthlessly rebuild the squad, with Neville convinced the current players are fighting to prove their worth to the new owner.
      The pundit said: “What Ratcliffe has come in and done is say to all of them ‘I’m looking at every single one of you lot – you’re all playing for your future.”
      Angel Di Maria left just a season after joining Man UtdCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The signing of Radamel Falcao also did not work outCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic won two trophies with the clubCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘will have to fork out staggering £20m to hire Dan Ashworth as Newcastle place transfer guru on gardening leave’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face a £20million bill to lure transfer guru Dan Ashworth to Old Trafford.According to reports, the sporting director of Newcastle United asked to leave St James’ Park following his side’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.
      Newcastle United are reportedly demanding £20million plus in compensation for football director Dan AshworthCredit: Getty
      However, the Toon will demand a compensation fee should he move before the end of his contract.
      Ashworth’s current deal doesn’t end until 2026.
      And The Telegraph claim Newcastle will demand a package of at least £20million, if the Red Devils want him to start work before the stipulated length of his gardening leave.
      That sum to release a football director from their role is almost unheard of in the modern game.
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      Newcastle remained firm when Man Utd’s interest in the 52-year-old was revealed.
      They claimed they were “very well protected” should a rival attempt to poach Ashworth from them.
      According to The Athletic, the ex-Brighton technical director has already been placed on gardening leave.
      Football correspondent Daniel Ornstein wrote on X: “Dan Ashworth has been placed on gardening leave by Newcastle.
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      “Follows request to leave as sporting director + join Man Utd. #NUFC want £20m. 52yo on full pay. #MUFC ready to wait as don’t intend to pay what they deem unrealistic sum @TheAthleticFC.”
      The news comes after Eddie Howe revealed his fears Ashworth will steal Newcastle’s transfer secrets and take them to Manchester United.
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      Put to him that it doesn’t bode well if Ashworth is privy to sensitive information, Howe said: “Your concerns are relevant and I share the opinion.
      “He’s in a position of power, with a lot of intelligence and information.
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      “I want a quick resolution but I’m not in control of it.
      “There has to be a line drawn and things have to move forward.”
      SunSport exclusively revealed Ashworth is already considering who would be part of his Old Trafford, and wants to hire chief analyst Kyle Macaulay who currently works for Chelsea. More

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      Luton 1 Man Utd 2: Hojlund brace secures all three points but Red Devils lose heads in feisty clash

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      ERIK TEN HAG has Rasmus Hojlund and ref David Coote to thank as Manchester United survived the fire and brimstone of Kenilworth Road to chalk up a fourth straight Premier League win. Hojlund secured his first Premier League brace in the opening seven minutes – taking his hot streak to seven goals in six appearances.
      Rasmus Hojlund became the youngest ever player to score in six consecutive league gamesCredit: Reuters
      Hojlund scored twice inside the first seven minutesCredit: Rex
      But Coote’s failure to send off Casemiro for a clear and obvious second yellow-card offence was key to keeping United’s ability to keep their heads above water as Luton whipped up a tempest at their tight home ground.  
      United are now unbeaten in seven games in 2024, winning six, and are just five points off the Champions League places. 
      But Ten Hag had to haul off Casemiro and Harry Maguire at half-time after the Hatters had dominated much of the first period, replying through a Carlton Morris header. 
      Rob Edwards’ Luton will fall into the relegation places if Everton avoid defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Monday, but there was plenty here to encourage the Luton boss that his side can survive in the top flight.
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      There was a proper culture clash in the directors’ box, as pop star Harry Styles shared peppermints with Luton legend Mick Harford, a man probably even harder than Nobby Stiles.
      It all started to go pear-shaped for the Hatters in the warm-up when leading scorer Elijah Adebayo suffered an injury and was replaced in the starting line-up by Cauley Woodrow. 
      Then they fell behind after just 37 seconds when a disastrous attempt at a square pass from Amari’i Bell gifted Hojlund a clear run at goal, with the in-form Dane rounding keeper Thomas Kaminski to score. 
      After failing to score on his first 14 Premier League appearances, Hojlund had now netted for the sixth game in a row.
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      United scented blood and were soon two-up, with another freakish Hojlund goal.
      This time a Luke Shaw corner was cleared as far as Alejandro Garnacho, whose wayward volley was met by United’s alert centre-forward, swivelling to chest it into the net.   
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      But Luton have a habit of clawing back deficits here and on 14 minutes, they were back in the contest.
      Former United man Tahith Chong had a shot deflected off Maguire, the ball looping up to the far post where Morris reacted quicker than Shaw to nod past a flapping Andre Onana. 
      Suddenly, Luton were dominating possession and causing problems for Ten Hag’s side.
      Shaw was booked for cynically flooring Chiedozie Ogbene and then Maguire’s dozy free-kick on the edge of the United box went straight to Ross Barkley, who fed Woodrow for a shot which was deflected wide.
      United were now being subjected to the full-immersive Kenilworth Road experience, as the Hatters responded to the urgings of their fired-up supporters inside this tightest of top-flight arenas.
      Casemiro had just been booked for bringing down Bell when he had a wild lunge at Barkley.
      Coote instantly awarded a foul but bottled a second yellow, when it felt obvious he would have cautioned the Brazilian had he not already been in the book. 
      The home support was justifiably seething and were angrier still when Maguire executed a cynical body-check to floor Morris – who had recently driven one just wide.  
      On a rare United attack, Rashford had a decent penalty shout turned down but Alfie Doughty steered an effort just wide after some more eye-catching work from Chong.
      Shaw was forced off injured in first-half stoppage time, replaced by Victor Lindelof.
      It was testament to Luton’s relentless pressure that Ten Hag made his half-time double substitution, Casemiro hooked in favour of Scott McTominay and Maguire replaced by Jonny Evans. 
      The Dutchman clearly feared a second yellow card for either Casemiro or Maguire had they stayed on.
      Still, Luton continued to pour forward at the start of half, without testing Onana, and on a United counter-attack, Rashford was denied by a tumbling Kaminski. 
      The Hatters keeper was soon caught horribly ought of his ground, and was in the process of being rounded by Fernandes, when Albert Sambi Lokonga came to his rescue with an excellent saving tackle. 
      United were looking steadier now – Evans steadying the defence, Mainoo outstanding in midfield and Hojlund producing some excellent link play up front.
      Kaminski was saved by the Bell soon after when a brilliant Rashford pass released Garnacho, who dribbled past the keeper twice only to have his shot blocked by the Luton defender.
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      Coote continued his eccentric refereeing by booking Mainoo for winning a fine challenge to rob Jordan Clark.  
      Luton enjoyed plenty of late pressure without forcing a save from troubling Onana but Barkley headed against the bar from a corner deep in injury-time. More

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      My dad won the Treble at Man Utd… now I’m following in his footsteps and making my own way in football

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      ENNIO VAN DER GOUW is playing his way to success – in the sticks and on the keys.The rising star, 23, has followed in his Treble-winning dad’s footsteps by becoming a professional goalkeeper.
      Ennio van der Gouw is a goalkeeper just like his fatherCredit: Getty
      Ennio’s old man picked up two Premier League winner’s medalsCredit: PA:Press Association
      And he has plenty of wisdom and experience to draw upon from his old man, Raimond van der Gouw. 
      Van der Gouw Sr, 60, spent the majority of his six seasons at Manchester United as back-up keeper to Peter Schmeichel and later Fabien Barthez – either side of his battle for the No1 jersey with Mark Bosnich. 
      After starting out at Go Ahead Eagles then spending eight years with Vitesse, he signed for Manchester United aged 33 in 1996.
      He was limited to to a handful of appearances in his first few seasons – filling in for Schmeichel including in some key Champions League matches while also coaching the kids. 
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      Van der Gouw was an unused sub in both the 1999 FA Cup and Champions League finals as Schmeichel stood firm between the sticks as United sealed a historic Treble. 
      But after the Great Dane departed that summer, the Dutchman got more of a look-in and earned his first Premier League winner’s medal in 1999-00 with 14 appearances – plus nine in other competitions. 
      He sealed another medal the following season and played his 61st and final game for the Red Devils in 2002 on the final day of the season against Charlton at the age of 39, becoming the oldest player for the club since World War II. 
      Van der Gouw joined West Ham but did not play a single minute for the Hammers then finished his career back in his homeland with RKC Waalwijk and AGOVV, scoring a penalty in his final match and retiring aged 44.
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      He had a stint as a goalkeeping coach under former United skipper Roy Keane at Sunderland and has worked with the shot-stoppers at Vitesse, PSV and now Shakhtar Donetsk – as well as turning out in legends’ matches. 
      And he is no doubt passing on plenty of advice to his son Ennio who is plying his trade at Belgian outfit Zulte Waregem. 
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      The rising star is also a part-time pianist who uses his love of music to wind down and take his mind off the stresses of football.
      Ennio – born in Stockport during his dad’s stint at Manchester United – initially played outfield before transitioning back and taking up the gloves like his famous father.
      He came through the youth ranks at Twente but did not earn a single first-team appearance so left in 2022 to join VVV-Venlo.
      Van der Gouw Jr played 35 times for the Eerste Divisie and earned a dramatic 96th-minute assist against Telstar on his full professional debut in September 2022, going up for a late corner and miskicking the ball to a team-mate to fire home. 
      But in July 2023, the 6ft 5ins giant signed a four-year contract to make the switch to the second tier in Belgium. 

      Van der Gouw Jr left VVV-Venlo for Zulte Waregem in 2023Credit: Getty
      Van der Gouw holding his son Ennio in 2004Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Van der Gouw was understudy to Peter Schmeichel for the 1999 Champions League finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He has had various spells as a goalkeeper coach since retiringCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd-linked manager draws up four-man transfer list of players he will INSIST on signing before he takes job

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI has a four-man list of Spanish-based players he wants to sign when he gets a Premier League job.The former Wolves chief is chasing a top-flight return and has been drawing up targets for a spree.
      Julen Lopetegui has a four-man shortlist of players he wantsCredit: PA
      Lopetegui, 57, quit in August after finding out he would not be backed in the transfer market.
      He will not take a new job until he knows there is cash for his wanted men.
      The Spaniard has been earmarked to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, reports suggest.
      According to Relevo, Red Devils chiefs were left impressed by the work he did at Wolves last season, while his experience winning the Europa League with Sevilla has also earned him European pedigree.
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      This is said to have put him ahead of the likes of Graham Potter or Roberto de Zerbi in consideration.
      Meanwhile, his command of the English language has also put him ahead of Zinedine Zidane.
      The reports says that Lopetegui, 57, wants to continue his career in England after falling in love with the culture.
      He confessed the desire in an interview with Sky Sports, in which he called English football culture “special” and also admitted he had already turned down jobs from overseas.
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      He said: “It’s why I’ve said no to different countries and different situations because I would like to stay here in England. I feel like our team here is just starting and we want to achieve our dreams.
      “The way the country lives football here is special – it’s the best league in the world, the most competitive league in the world, the best environment for the players, coaches and fans too.
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      “I have fought for titles, I have fought for different aims but of course for the most important thing to feel like you have a project you can put your stamp on it, where you can work and improve the performance of the whole club.
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      “If you ask me, I’d like this kind of challenge and to be able to achieve each aim the club has.
      “I have to be ready. When you accept a challenge, it’s not just about the players and the way you want to play…
      “I think you have to understand where you are, what’s the culture of the club and the history too.” More

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      Dan Ashworth set to raid Chelsea for first Man Utd signing as incoming sporting director forms new transfer team

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to upset Chelsea with a move for chief analyst Kyle Macaulay.Dan Ashworth is set to take the reins as sporting director at Old Trafford, bringing in a new support team — and former Brighton scout Macaulay is on his wishlist.
      Dan Ashworth is set to become Man Utd’s sporting director
      The Scot went to Chelsea when the Blues appointed ex-Seagulls boss Graham Potter and is still at the club but United will come calling for him shortly.
      Ashworth, who is being poached from Newcastle, wants an experienced head of recruitment and will also be looking at increasing his staff, with Macaulay a key appointment.
      United have also set up a move for Ipswich technical director Sam Williams to join them and find emerging talent, as we first revealed.
      Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s power at Newcastle will be tested as the Toon look to replace Ashworth.
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      Howe is a big fan of former Bournemouth ally Richard Hughes.
      But the Geordies’ Saudi Arabian owners are keen to look around for alternatives and may not want a key appointment who is so close to the manager.
      Howe was in a stronger position to have an input a few months ago when the possibility first came to light but recent results have weakened that.
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      Several names have been discussed and Brighton talent spotter Sam Jewell is fancied in some quarters.
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      Jewell had also been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea but could be the choice at Newcastle instead.
      Ironically, Jewell found a couple of top players for Brighton who have been named on Ashworth’s list of transfer achievements.
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      Marcus Rashford is flogging his wrecked £700,000 Rolls-Royce at auction for a fraction of the price

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      MARCUS Rashford is flogging his wrecked £700,000 Rolls-Royce at auction for a fraction of the price.The Man Utd ace, who smashed the near new supercar in a horror crash in September last year, is selling the motor on an auction site.
      The £700,000 V12 Rolls Royce Wraith hit a pole on a traffic island after the collision with the grandmaCredit: The Sun
      The striker had just left United’s Carrington base in his Rolls-Royce before the smashCredit: AFP
      Marcus Rashford leaves his car on double yellow lines outside a Cheshire jewellersCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Man United star Marcus Rashford was in the horror crash following a match against BurnleyCredit: Twitter
      The car was upgraded by Mansory, a car modification companyCredit: The Sun
      The crash left detritus spread across the road and a broken pole on a traffic islandCredit: Zenpix
      The star was shaken but unhurt following the collision on Carrington Spur
      Photos show that the Black Badge Wraith took a pounding in the crash, with extensive damage to the front, left front wing and a mangled rear left wheel and bumper.
      So far there has been 111 bids for the V12 two-door coupe, with the highest currently at £152,500.
      Experts say the smashed up car will need at least £100,000 worth of repairs to get it road worthy again – a smart investment for anyone with deep pockets.
      Snaps on the SalvageMarket auction site show the grey roller has just 1,135 miles on the clock and boasts a full “Mansory” kit, which adds significantly to the value.
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      The engine and interior also look to be mostly undamaged, although the passenger side airbags did inflate in the crash.
      Rashford’s Rolls was wrecked after a collision with a car driven by a gran, 74, in September last year.
      The England ace had just left United’s training ground in Carrington on his way home from his side’s 1-0 Premier League win at Burnley.
      The collision sent his 2.5-ton vehicle — which has a top speed of 155mph — into a pole on a traffic island.
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      Footage showed his car with pieces of the rear bumper ripped off and strewn on the side of the road as hazard lights flashed.
      Luckily both drivers escaped without injury.
      Marcus Rashford ‘seconds from parking ticket’ after parking on double yellows
      The gran had no idea who Rashford was and she was left shaken and confused, a source said.
      A source told The Sun at the time: “Marcus immediately checked to see if the woman was okay and swapped details.”
      Maintenance engineer Peter Laycock, 36, caught the aftermath of the accident on his mobile phone after arriving at the scene at around 12.20am.
      Peter said: “There were loads of police blocking the road asking cars to turn around because there was debris all over the road.
      “I could see guys in United clothes who must have come from the training ground. There were a lot of bystanders saying, ‘It’s ­Marcus Rashford’s car’.”
      The accident happened in a 40mph zone on Carrington Spur near United’s Aon training complex — where players had returned by coach just before midnight after the Burnley match.
      In a post on Instagram which referred to United’s away win, the striker wrote: “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”
      Rashford, 26, owns three Rolls-Royces – the £700k Black Badge Wraith involved in the crash, a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and he bought a £560,000 Cullinan Blue Shadow in August last year.
      Rashford also has a £280,000 McLaren 765 Long Tail and a £350,000 Lamborghini Urus Performante.
      Earlier this week the star copped a £60 parking ticket after leaving his McLaren on double yellow lines.
      The star had pulled his McLaren 765LT up outside offices for a construction and property development company when a warden snagged him.
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      The player was snapped pulling the fine from his sports car’s windscreen in Hale, Cheshire.
      It comes just weeks after he was handed another fine, for the same reason.
      Rashford like cars and has spent over a million pounds on high end super carsCredit: Getty
      Rashford’s car was damaged down the left side of the vehicle and lost parts of the bumper at the front and back
      Rashford now owns three Rolls-Royce cars – including a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a £560,000 Cullinan Blue ShadowCredit: The Sun
      The 2023 model will need at least £100,000 worth of repairs to get it road worthy againCredit: The Sun
      The interior of the car has been retrofitted with a Mansory kit and style
      The crash was in Hale, Cheshire in September last year
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