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      Four-way tug of war for Wayne Rooney with Man Utd legend set for new job just weeks after Plymouth sacking

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney has been receiving a lot of job offers just two months after his dismissal as Plymouth boss.However, Rooney, 39, is not being courted for a return to the dugout after also being sacked by Birmingham on the same year as his Pilgrims axing.Wayne Roooney has been approached by four major broadcastersCredit: PAInstead, the Man Utd record goalscorer is being chased by four major broadcasters, making him the most sought-after name in football punditry.SunSport exclusively revealed the England legend is wanted by Match of the Day.The former striker is eyeing up a lucrative move to the rejigged show following long-term presenter Gary Lineker’s departure at the end of this season.Rooney hopes to join new hosts Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates on the BBC highlights show as a rotating guest pundit.Read More on FootballThe ex-Derby boss could command up to £200,000 for the year, depending on how many appearances he makes.According to GB News, Amazon, Sky Sports and TNT Sports are also keeping tabs on the Everton hero.Amazon have emerged as a frontrunner for his signature, with discussions already underway.The same source claims the streaming service wants Rooney in time for the crunch Champions League play-off clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid – the first leg of which will be played next Tuesday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWayne Rooney’s record-breaking careerWAYNE Rooney took the football world by storm when he made his debut for 2002 with Everton.He quickly became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer aged 16 years and 342 days and was named the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year.The striker joined Manchester United in 2004 and spent 13 years at Old Trafford. He went on to make 559 appearances for the Red Devils and scored 253 goals. To this day he is still the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.Following his spell with United, Rooney returned to Everton for a season. He also spent one-season stints with D.C. United and Derby County at the end of his career.As well as his impressive club career, Rooney is also England’s second-highest goalscorer with 53 goals in 120 appearances, behind only Harry Kane.After hanging up his boots, the England icon turned to a career in management.He took charge of Derby County in 2020 and managed to just about save the club from relegation from the Championship at the end of his first season.However, with Derby handed a 21-point deduction the following campaign, he was unable to keep them up again and subsequently left.Then came a 15-month spell in charge of MLS side D.C. United. He failed to impress during his time in Washington and parted ways with the club at the end of the 2023 regular season.Rooney was controversially handed the Birmingham job in October 2023, replacing John Eustace with the club doing well and sixth in the Championship table.However, in 15 games he suffered nine defeats and managed just two wins. He was sacked in January 2024 with Birmingham down in 20th. The club were relegated to League One at the end of the campaign.He returned to management in May with Plymouth Argyle but managed just five wins in 25 games. The United legend now finds himself out of work once again.The legendary forward would be joining the likes of Daniel Sturridge, Alan Shearer as well as presenter Gabby Logan if he signed with Amazon.The broadcaster hosts select Champions League matches and a few rounds of Premier League games over the course of a season.’Are you alright-‘ – Gary Neville stunned as Wayne Rooney admits he STILL wants to manage and reveals unusual next stepBut Rooney has also been approached by Sky Sports and TNT Sports after impressing in recent appearances.Those two are the chief broadcasters of the Premier League and would be able to offer a busier role to Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer.Meanwhile, Rooney’s wife Coleen has been inundated with offers following her stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, where she finished as a runner-up.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Man quizzed under caution for ‘head-butting security guard at former Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday party’

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      A MAN has been quizzed under caution for allegedly head-butting a security guard at a 50th birthday party for former Manchester United star Nicky Butt.The Sun told last week of the alleged assault at swanky private members’ club Soho Farmhouse.Nicky Butt’s birthday party was held at celeb haunt Soho Farmhouse, OxfordshireCredit: soho farmhouseGuests at the party included David and Victoria BeckhamCredit: GettyThe suspect was questioned by police in the presence of a solicitor at an undisclosed location. Police are still continuing to probe the January 24 incident at Great Tew, Oxon.Trouble erupted between 7pm and 8pm following a lunch held for ex-England star Butt and attended by his Man Utd Class of 92 team-mates David Beckham, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and their Wags.Around 30 guests were at the lunch to celebrate Butt’s birthday three days earlier.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA man at the party is said to have caused offence by urinating against a courtyard wall. When the guard told him to stop he was then attacked, it is claimed.A source said: “The guard went to have a word with the guy causing offence and was then head-butted in the face.“There was blood everywhere and people were shocked as the guard came inside with his face in a total mess.”Most read in FootballThe former Man Utd players and their partners left soon after the alleged assault. Beckham and wife Victoria returned to their £12million estate nearby while Butt, Neville and Scholes headed north with their partners.Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th party at centre of police probe after ‘head-butt’ left security guard with ‘broken nose’Police were notified at 9pm and attended.A statement was taken from the guard, who went to hospital with a suspected broken nose.Thames Valley Police confirmed: “A man was questioned under caution on January 30 and inquiries continue.”The suspect was not arrested but was formally warned anything he said could be used as evidence in a court of law.A decision will now be made on whether to charge him.Former Manchester United star Nicky Butt was celebrating his birthdayCredit: PAMany of Butt’s class of ’92 teammates were in attendanceCredit: Getty More

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      ‘People are scared to death’ – David May admits he knows of ‘four or five’ ex-Man Utd stars who are battling dementia

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      MANCHESTER UNITED cult hero David May has admitted that football players are “scared to death of getting dementia” – himself included.Ex-defender May revealed that he personally knows of around “four or five” former United stars from the 70s and 80s with the disease.David May has admitted that professional football players are ‘scared to death of dementia’Credit: PAMay told The Telegraph: “Dementia is an industrial injury. “I speak to players now and they say, ‘Have you been tested?’ They say, ‘No I don’t want to find out’. “People are absolutely scared to death of finding out.”Former team-mate David Beckham was among those who sent a message of support at the group launch of Football Families for Justice last month.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe organisation is demanding urgent action to tackle the beautiful game’s dementia crisis.May added: “Three or four nights before the launch all I could think of is, ‘Oh my God, this will happen to me’. “All I can think if I go in the kitchen and forget something is, ‘Have I got dementia?’ Once that’s passed, I’m fine again. But just those thoughts go through your mind.“I’m 55 this year. I don’t want my kids in 10 years’ time having to look after me, not being able to speak to them and understand them. Most read in Football“I would wish they could come once a week, twice a week, see their dad, know that I’m well cared for.”May decided to become involved after speaking with John Stiles, the son of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby.England and Man Utd legend Stiles died from a neurodegenerative disease associated with head impacts that leads to dementia in October 2020.Former Premier League star Dean Windass suffering from dementia as ex-Man Utd ace reveals diagnosis live on BBC You look at the 80s and 90s – it was, ‘get on with it lads’ and that’s what we did. David MayDefenders are FIVE times more likely to be diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease, than someone who is not a professional player, according to research commissioned by the FA in 2017.The landmark study by the University of Glasgow also found no decline in that ratio through the eras.Professor Willie Stewart isolated the link last year to heading and head impacts, rather than any outside lifestyle factor.May said that players would take aerial blows “all the time” whether from heading, elbows or clashes of heads.Denis Law and Bobby Charlton both passed away after long battles with dementiaHe revealed: “There’s quite a few players involved in the group who played in the 1980s who talk about their ex team-mates – I’m not going to name names – who are struggling with dementia.“I remember playing for Burnley against Stoke – I got a bang on the head and I can’t even remember who did it.“You look at the 80s and 90s – it was, ‘get on with it lads’ and that’s what we did. It’s like getting punched off a professional boxer at 80 per cent.David May“You’d probably get two or three free hits before you got spoken to and you would pass it to your other centre-half. And they would do it back to you. It would be a free-for-all.“When I look at the amount of times I must have headed a ball in training, before a game, during a game, as a kid, you are talking thousands and thousands.“I would do 30-40 headers on a Friday – corners and free-kicks. They say that each heading of a ball whether from a goalkeeper or long free-kick is like getting punched off a professional boxer at 80 per cent.”May won seven major honours with Man Utd during the 90sCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdMay, who started in Man Utd’s FA Cup final-winning teams of 1996 and 1999, has not called for a ban on heading.But the Treble winner wants current players to be fully informed of the risks and for sport to collectively step forward for its former heroes.May revealed that ex-Hull star Dean Windass was diagnosed with stage-two dementia at the age of 55 last month.With permission from Windass, May said: “I asked Deano how he is. “He’s the same age as me and he’s worried sick of how it’s going to be in the future for him.”An application to the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council to prescribe neurodegenerative disease in professional football as an industry-related disease has also just passed its fifth anniversary without resolution.Man Utd and Scotland icon Denis Law sadly lost his brave battle with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease last month.While Old Trafford and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton had dementia when he died from a fall at his care home, a 2023 inquest heard.The FA did introduce guidance in 2021 that recommended no more than 10 “high-force” headers in training per week. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe PFA is currently working with more than 200 families of former players with dementia.Tony Parkes and Allan Gilliver are two former stars currently suffering with it, while legends Chris Nicholl and Stan Bowles tragically passed away on the same day last year – February 24.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. 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      ‘We asked several times’ Man Utd refused to budge on £29million Patrick Dorgu transfer stance despite Lecce pleas

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      LECCE have claimed Manchester United gave them a “now or never ultimatum” when they moved for Patrick Dorgu last month.The Italian club had vowed to keep hold of their Danish full-back, 20, until the summer at least.Manchester United acquired the services of Patrick Dorgu in the January transfer windowCredit: GETTYThe Red Devils signed the defender for £29millionCredit: GETTYLecce claim the Red Devils gave them an ultimatum over the 20-year-oldCredit: REXUnited were told that when they made their approach in January – but would not take no for an answer.And when the Red Devils threatened to pull the plug permanently on their interest, Lecce felt they had no choice but to sell.An initial fee of £29.4 million was agreed for the defender who was introduced to the Old Trafford crowd on Sunday.But Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani did not like how United went about their business.READ MORE MAN UTDHe said: “We said several times that Dorgu would not leave in January.“Then Manchester United arrived, who made themselves heard with us and with the boy’s entourage.“They received an official response from us that I leave here, in which we said that we had no intention of letting Dorgu leave in January.“And not talking about figures, not asking for increases.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“This, instead of stopping United, had the opposite effect.”Damiani says United turned up the pressure by telling them and the player they would walk away if a deal could not be done in the winter window.Manchester United player ratings against Crystal PalaceHe said: “We asked several times to postpone everything until the summer, also promising the young man that he would not miss the opportunity.“For us too it was a historic step, we just wanted to do it in July.“The English communicated to us their desire, the club and its coach, to be immediate.“There was an ultimatum, now or never, also giving this message to the player himself.“You cannot judge Dorgu, you are 20 years old and Manchester United comes to you with an offer like that.“The combination of these factors led us to think that we would have gone from being consistent to being stupidly obstinate.” More

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      ‘I made a mistake’ – Man Utd flop Memphis Depay’s grovelling apology after suspended prison sentence for drink-driving

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      MEMPHIS Depay has issued a grovelling apology after landing a prison term for drink-driving.Monaco police stopped the former Manchester United striker at the wheel of his Rolls Royce last August.Memphis Depay has publicly apologised after landing a suspended prison term for drink-drivingCredit: ReutersMan Utd paid PSV Eindhoven £25million for Depay in 2015Credit: GettyAnd a court in the French Riviera city handed him a four-month suspended jail term and £7,500 fine earlier this week after hearing he was over the alcohol limit.The former Prem star – who earns around £170,000-a-week with Brazilian club Corinthians – has also been banned from driving in Monaco for two years.Dutch international Depay was not in court to hear the verdict.But the 30-year-old wrote on social media: “I would like to come on here and apologise.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Last summer during my holidays in Monaco I made a mistake, and decided to drive home after having some drinks in a restaurant.”I should’ve got into a taxi instead, but I didn’t.”So I would like to apologise, and wanna take full responsibility for my action.”2024 was a year of lessons, and I will definitely learn from this one.  2025 we will do better.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDepay, who also apologised at the time of his arrest, now has two weeks to appeal the decision.United – then led by Louis van Gaal – paid PSV Eindhoven £25million for Depay in 2015, but he managed just seven goals in 53 games.Rooney reveals he gave Depay a ‘talking to’ after Dutch star turned up to Man Utd game in a Rolls Royce and cowboy hatThe striker rebuilt his career with Lyon, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid before joining Corinthians last year.Despite his well-travelled playing career, Depay has been a reliable asset for the Netherlands national team, scoring 46 goals in 98 caps.Depay joined Brazilian outfit Corinthians last yearCredit: ReutersUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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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