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      Manchester United denies claims it covered up £85m star Antony’s assault allegations by ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin

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      MANCHESTER United has denied claims it covered up Antony’s assault allegations by ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.The £85million winger has denied assaulting Cavallin and vowed to clear his name after being quizzed by cops in Brazil.
      Manchester United has strongly denied claims surrounding the assault allegationsCredit: Getty
      Sao Paulo Civil Police are investigating the allegations of assault alongside Greater Manchester Police.
      Cavallin accused the Brazilian star of physical aggression towards her on a number of occasions in bombshell claims.
      But the Old Trafford outfit described any suggestion of a cover-up as “categorically false” on Wednesday.
      A Manchester United statement said: “Any suggestion that the club covered-up these allegations is categorically false.”
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      On Monday, amid further claims, Antony said he “trusts ongoing police investigations” to reveal the “truth about my innocence”.
      The star volunteered himself for interview in June.
      Meanwhile, United has also said it will co-operate with any police inquiries.
      Cavallin says she dated Brazil World Cup ace Antony, also 23, on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
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      A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report seen by respected sports news site ESPN.
      One of these claims allegedly occurred at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester on January 15.
      Cavalli claims United dispatched a senior player support officer to the hotel that night.
      But according to Brazilian media, United confirmed a member of staff arranged for a private doctor to visit Cavallin at Antony’s request.
      However, the club denied that she was treated by any of the club’s medical staff, reports MailOnline.
      Reports in Brazil said Utd made a statement: “It’s understood to be common for United’s welfare team to arrange for doctors to see partners and family members of players.
      “The club insist that it was not aware of any of the allegations of assault against Antony until they appeared in the Brazilian media in June.”
      On Monday evening, Antony issued a second statement on his Instagram profile
      It read: “Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel obliged to speak out publicly about the false accusations that I have been a victim of.
      “From the beginning, I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications to the police.
      “The investigation is under judicial secrecy, and therefore I cannot make its contents public.
      “However, I can calmly say that the accusations are false, and that the current evidence and the ones yet to be produced demonstrate my innocence.
      “My relationship with Mrs. Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed any physical aggression.
      “Each time, whether in testimony or in an interview, she presents a different version of the accusations.
      “Therefore, I come to vehemently deny the accusations made and inform you that I remain at the entire disposal of the Brazilian authorities to clarify anything.
      “I trust that ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence.”
      Previously, Utd said in a club statement: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.
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      “As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
      United has been advised to proceed cautiously on the basis that police investigations are ongoing in both the UK and Brazil. More

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      Man Utd injury blow as star reveals he’s had SURGERY on his knee amid doubts over Sancho future and club in chaos

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Amad Diallo opened up about his recent injury troubles on social media.Amad hobbled off the pitch during a pre-season friendly with Arsenal in the US two months ago.
      Manchester United ace Amad Diallo issued an injury blow to Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
      Amad suggested he underwent knee surgery on social mediaCredit: Instagram @amaddiallo19
      Amad implied he won’t be replacing either Jadon Sancho or AntonyCredit: Instagram @amaddiallo19
      The winger was then spotted walking out on crutches backstage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
      It was later revealed that the 21-year-old suffered a knee injury that he is currently recovering from.
      The Ivory Coast international took to Instagram where he shared a story to reveal he is on his way back to full fitness “step by step”.
      Amad shared a picture of his knee which appears to have a big scar on it, suggesting he underwent surgery.
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      It doesn’t appear like the Ivorian will be fit enough to come in to the first team and offer solutions to manager Erik ten Hag’s depleted attack any time soon.
      This comes as Jadon Sancho’s future at Old Trafford was plunged into uncertainty following an explosive post on Twitter targeting Ten Hag.
      The Dutch tactician claimed he left Sancho out of his squad that lost at Arsenal on Sunday because he didn’t perform at the required level during training.
      The winger denied those claims on social media and claimed he has become a “scapegoat”.
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      Antony has also been accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin and domestic abuse campaigners urged the Manchester giants to ditch him.
      Police in Manchester and Sao Paulo are investigating, while the winger was also dropped by Brazil for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
      United issued the following statement: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the Police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.
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      “As a club, we are taking this matter seriously, with consideration of the impact of these allegations and subsequent reporting will have on survivors of abuse.”
      This comes after Mason Greenwood secured a controversial loan to Getafe.
      United were forced into a U-turn over Greenwood coming back to the first team after charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped.
      A public backlash led to the Red Devils dropping the striker, who then moved to Spain.
      Jadon Sancho’s Man Utd future is now uncertain after his explosive post against Erik ten HagCredit: Reuters
      Antony has been accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriendCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd are only club with transfer net spend of £1BILLION in 10 years but have little to show for it as top 20 revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are the ONLY club in the global game to have spent more than £1BILLION net over the past decade.Since the appointment of Louis van Gaal in the summer of 2014, United’s net outlay, taking sales into account, stands at a staggering £1.2bn, with £524million of that having been splashed out SINCE the Covid pandemic of 2020.
      Rasmus Hojlund joined Manchester United for £72m this summerCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount also joined the Red Devils for £60mCredit: Getty
      The arrivals of Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana this summer for a total of £164m has only extended United’s stratospheric spending policy over the past decade.
      But Chelsea’s astonishing three transfer windows since the arrival of Todd Boehly, with a net spend of £558m in 2023 ALONE and £880m over the period, means the Blues are now second in the global list.
      According to statisticians at the Swiss-based International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), the remarkable excesses of the Prem over the past 10 seasons have been laid bare.
      Of the top 10 net spenders, seven are Prem sides – with Arsenal, whose capture of Declan Rice from West Ham has taken their net outlay to £747m in fourth, Manchester City (£733m) fifth, Newcastle (£575m) sixth, Spurs (£522m) eighth and West Ham (£451) 10th.
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      Declan Rice became Arsenal’s record signing this summer for £115mCredit: Getty
      Mykhailo Mudryk is yet to make an impact at Chelsea after his £97m move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty

      The Prem sides – Liverpool, in 12th with a net spend of £426m are actually behind Aston Villa) are only rivalled by third-placed PSG (£870m), Barcelona (£568m) and AC Milan (£467m).
      It stands in stark contrast with Portuguese giants Benfica, who have MADE £655m from their transfer dealings, or Ajax, £372m to the good.
      United don’t seem to have got much for that £1.2bn, mind you.
      Five managers, 54 players – in addition to the pay-outs for sacked bosses – have all added up to the Europa league, one FA Cup and two League Cup wins.
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      It is an astonishing, almost inconceivable sum, further evidence that normal ideas of business sense DO go out of the window when football is the business.
      The worry is that United are not the odd one out in the spend, spend, spend Prem.
      They are just the top of a very big pile.
      Just look, briefly, at some of the players who cost United in excess of £50m.
      Angel Di Maria. Huge flop.
      Anthony Martial. Loaned out once, now back but set for a bench role.
      Paul Pogba. An expensive disaster.
      Romelu Lukaku. Nightmare.
      Fred. Yes, Fred. Really.
      Harry Maguire. Only there under sufferance.
      Jadon Sancho. On the naughty step and seemingly on his way out.
      Antony. Facing huge questions over off-field allegations.
      And that’s before there has been time to judge Hojlund, Mount and Onana.
      Harry Maguire has failed to live up to his huge £80m move and was recently stripped of the captain’s armbandCredit: Reuters
      Angel Di Maria left Manchester after playing just 27 league games for United – he cost them £60mCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      United let Paul Pogba leave for free and then signed him back for £89m before letting him leave for free once moreCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Of course, there have been some successes, too. New skipper Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Raphael Varane among them.
      But far, far, too many who have failed. And we have not even touched on Alexis Sanchez, Donny van der Beek or Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
      Prem clubs are wealthier than the vast majority of their European counterparts.
      According to financiers Deloitte, the Prem’s Big Six were ALL in the top 10 global wealth-generators in 2022, with West Ham, the now-relegated duo of Leicester and Leeds, cash-strapped Everton and Newcastle in the next ten.
      Toon’s spending spree since the arrival of their Saudi overlords has certainly paid off with Champions League qualification.
      Arsenal fans are not complaining at the net spend of £464m since the Covid pandemic, especially after record £105m signing Rice scored that late winner against United on Sunday.
      Likewise, basking in last season’s Treble, there will not be too many Manchester City supporters decrying the club’s Abu Dhabi leadership for splashing out a net sum of £733m in the past decade – although interestingly, as their rivals have dug deeper and deeper, “only” £104m over the past four years.
      Josko Gvardiol arrived at Man City this summer in a £78m dealCredit: Getty
      City also broke the bank in 2021 when they signed Jack Grealish for £100mCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku has been sold for a combined £285m across his careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Chelsea supporters may look at the remarkable past three windows since the arrival of Boehly at the helm to replace Roman Abramovich and question whether it has actually left them with a better squad than the US tycoon inherited.
      They have now allowed Romelu Lukaku to leave the club on FIVE different occasions across two contracted spells, for a paper loss of £86m before his wages are even added to the equation.
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      It is not asking Prem sides to be Benfica, Ajax, Salzburg or Monaco, all more than £350m in the black over the same decade.
      But surely, surely, something must start to change, and change quickly. It cannot go on.
      Al-Hilal have the 13th highest net spend after their £77m move for Neymar this summerCredit: Reuters
      Bayern Munich have the same net spend as Bournemouth despite buying Harry Kane for £100m during this summer’s transfer windowCredit: Reuters More

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      Antony’s ex Gabriela Cavallin shares pic of bloodstained clothes & new texts as pressure mounts on Man Utd to drop him

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      ANTONY’S ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin has shared new pictures of bloodstained clothes and horror texts after accusing him of a series of violent assaults.Manchester United is at the centre of another domestic violence storm over the £85million winger, who issued a statement strongly denying the “false allegations” of assaulting the DJ and influencer. 
      Gabriela revealed more allegedly violent altercations with the Premier League aceCredit: Instagram
      Gabriela claims her bloodstained clothes were a result of Antony’s alleged aggressionCredit: Instagram
      Gabriela’s screenshots reveal more allegedly violent altercations between the ex-coupleCredit: Gabriela Cavallin / G1
      Echoing his first statement published in June, Antony added that his relationship with Gabriela was “tumultuous” but claims it never resulted in violence.
      “I trust that ongoing police investigations will demonstrate the truth about my innocence,” he wrote on Instagram.
      In the latest instalment of harrowing WhatsApp texts, Gabriela revealed more allegedly violent altercations with the Premier League ace.
      “He pulled my hair, hit my head on the car window, pushed me,” Gabriela told reputable Brazilian news outlet G1.
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      A first screenshot dated January 15 allegedly shows Antony reportedly asking to end the relationship, followed by Gabriela’s reply saying he allegedly “completely injured” her.
      “But you completely injured me and said those things, broke my stuff,” Gabriela wrote.
      “Nobody can change or do anything after what happened but it seems like you don’t even care.”
      The texts go on to show Antony’s alleged reply, reading: “There’s also stuff that really hurt me, you know?
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      “Because I want you to stay close so we can start over and carry on with the good things we have together
      “I also told you nice things in person and I apologised for everything.
      “I’m regretful since my first mistake with you.”
      Meanwhile, Manchester United today broke its silence with a statement saying it was “taking this matter seriously”.
      The club has come under growing pressure following its bungled U-turn over reinstating Mason Greenwood to the squad.
      Until today it had not publicly acknowledged the allegations facing Antony, who was axed from Brazil’s national squad ahead of this month’s two World Cup qualifiers.
      Rachel Riley was one of the main figures to blast United after previously taking a stand against the club over Greenwood.
      The Countdown presenter, 37, called for domestic abuse experts to be involved in Man United’s “club processes”.
      Rachel’s intervention comes after she was also outspoken against United reintegrating Greenwood into the squad before his move to Getafe.
      She claimed that the club were “green-lighting abuse” with their apparent support for the player – and vowed to stop supporting the Red Devils if they allowed the forward to return.
      The Countdown co-host and Man United fan also reacted to the allegations against Antony after his ex shared new texts and pictures apparently detailing her claims.
      It comes after cops in Sao Paulo and Manchester have launched inquiries into Antony’s allegations.
      Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Monday night they are “aware” of accusations against Antony, 23.
      Antony’s current girlfriend and mother of his child, Rosilene Silva, was also spotted leaving their Cheshire home with a single suitcase just hours after the winger was dropped by his home country team.
      Gabriela Cavallin says she dated the World Cup star on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
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      Gabriela also claims the first assault came at a nightclub in São Paulo last July when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
      The Sun Online has approached Manchester United, Antony’s representatives and Gabriela Cavallin’s lawyers for comment.
      How you can get helpWomen’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.

      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.

      If you are in danger, call 999.

      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialling “55”.

      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.

      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.

      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons.

      Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

      Pressure is mounting on Man Utd to drop Antony, who strongly denies the allegationsCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘to fight Bayern Munich for £60m-rated Premier League midfielder in shock January transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly going to fight Bayern Munich for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha in the January transfer window.The Portuguese midfielder was on the verge of joining the Bundesliga giants for around £60m on deadline day.
      Joao Palhinha’s deal fell through with Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Palhinha flew to Germany to complete his medical but the deal collapsed with hours to spare.
      According to the Athletic, this has opened the door for United boss Erik ten Hag to swoop for the Fulham star in January’s transfer window.
      The report claims the Dutchman was impressed with Palhinha’s performances against United last season and that the 28-year-old was keen on the idea of a move too.
      United were hoping to make the make room in their squad by selling Scott McTominay to Bayern.
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      Fulham had also hoped to land McTominay as a replacement for Palhinha but the Scot’s reluctance to move there apparently left them with no replacement for their man, causing the deal to collapse.
      United ended up signing Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat on loan on deadline day, while McTominay will stay at Old Trafford for the time being.
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      Tuchel was said to be upset that the deal for Palhinha fell through, according to GOAL.
      But if they ignite their interest in January, it looks like they may be in a battle with United for the midfielder’s signature.
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      Palhinha still has four years of his Fulham contract remaining.
      Erik ten Hag ‘admires’ Palhinha and may go after him in the January transfer windowCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Thomas Tuchel admitted he was sad when he heard the deal collapsed for PalhinhaCredit: AP More

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      Domestic abuse campaigners urge Man United to ditch Antony after claims he assaulted ex-girlfriend

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      DOMESTIC abuse campaigners urged Manchester United to ditch ace Antony amid allegations he attacked a girlfriend.The £85million winger was dropped by the Brazil national team after the woman went to cops — but the Premier League club have remained silent.
      Domestic abuse campaigners urged Man United to ditch Antony after claims he assaulted his ex-girlfriendCredit: Getty
      Rachel Riley — who spoke out against the Greenwood situation — said: ‘Is anyone doing any due diligence on these players?’Credit: Alamy
      The latest row comes after United were forced into a U-turn over Mason Greenwood coming back to the first team after charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped.
      Countdown star and fan Rachel Riley — who spoke out against the Greenwood situation — said: “Is anyone doing any due diligence on these players?”
      “This time domestic abuse experts need to be involved in the club’s processes.”
      Antony, 23, is alleged to have attacked then-girlfriend DJ Gabriela Cavallin in a Manchester hotel on January 15 — a day after United beat Man City 2-1.
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      She said she suffered a head injury and damage to a breast implant.
      She also claims he attacked her last June in Brazil while she was pregnant.
      Police in Manchester and Sao Paulo are investigating.
      United have not commented and campaigners said the club could not be trusted to investigate the claims, as it did with Greenwood.
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      David Challen, whose mum Sally killed her violent husband, said: “Man United must drop the player and hand their investigation to an independent body.”
      Pressure group Female Fans Against Greenwood’s Return also posted: “The allegations against Antony are horrific and show that clubs and football authorities need to step their game up in how they respond to these issues.
      “There needs to be protocols in place that take decisions out of club hands as we know clubs are incapable of being objective and acting in the wider best interest.”
      Antony’s current partner Rosilene Silva was seen taking a suitcase out of his mansion in Hale, Cheshire.
      Ms Silva, who gave birth to his child in 2019, has not commented on the allegations.
      Antony, who signed from Ajax last year, has denied the claims.
      He said: “My relationship with Ms Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed any physical aggression.”
      He played for United on Sunday at Arsenal but Brazil have now dumped him for their World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
      Antony’s current partner Rosilene Silva was seen taking a suitcase out of his mansion in Hale, CheshireHow you can get helpWomen’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.
      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
      If you are in danger, call 999.
      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More

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      Mason Greenwood says ‘I’m happy to be here’ as he’s officially unveiled with Getafe after club slammed as ‘tone deaf’

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      MASON Greenwood has been officially unveiled as a Getafe player after his exit from Manchester United.Greenwood was officially presented to fans along with the La Liga club’s other summer signings at the Coliseum stadium in Madrid.
      Greenwood walked out to rapturous applause at the La Liga side’s stadiumCredit: PA
      Mason Greenwood (right) being presented alongside Diego Rico and Oscar RodriguezCredit: Rex
      Getafe fans welcomed Greenwood with open armsCredit: PA
      Greenwood seemed calm during the unveilingCredit: Rex
      Fans have already nabbed Mason Greenwood replica shirtsCredit: PA
      Greenwood’s girlfriend Harriet Robson was in SpainCredit: instagram
      Greenwood showed off some skills at his presentationCredit: Twitter
      The striker, 21, has been provided with a pathway back to football by the La Liga side.
      Thousands of eager Getafe fans turned out on a warm evening to welcome Greenwood and two other new signings Diego Rico and Oscar Rodriguez.
      Greenwood told the crowd that he is “happy to be here” for the season ahead.
      He added: “I have been training for four or five months now so I am getting up to speed.
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      “I have been training with my team-mates and I feel quite good.
      “We take one game at a time, I know the next home game is coming up soon, we are going to try and win it and do our best.”
      The new signing waved to the crowd and kicked a signed football into the stand.
      Greenwood’s girlfriend was also confirmed to have arrived in Spain ahead of his official unveiling.
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      Harriet Robson, who has a baby with the footballer, was seen smiling in the sunshine in a photo shared on her Instagram. 
      Earlier today, Getafe were slammed as “tone deaf” with the striker filmed signing autographs and greeting fans ahead of his launch.
      Greenwood was seen posing for snaps with kids and signing their shirts and footballs in a clip which Getafe posted on Twitter.
      One fan had already got his hands on a replica of Greenwood’s number 12 shirt, which he wore back-to-front as he hugged the striker.
      But the club’s enthusiastic welcome for Greenwood has been widely slammed on social media.
      Popular account Out of Context Football Manager tweeted: “Getafe have to be the most tone deaf club I’ve ever seen in my life. Read the room.”
      Earlier today Greenwood trained for the first time with his new club Getafe – more than 18 months since his last game for Manchester United.
      The Spanish club announced the deal just minutes before the summer transfer window deadline arrived on Friday.
      United will receive no loan fee and will cover the majority of his £75,000-a-week wage during his time in Spain.
      A club statement added: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.
      “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
      But the young forward may not make his debut until September 17, when Getafe host Osasuna.
      Getafe also posted a snap on Twitter of Greenwood holding up the club’s blue home strip yesterday.
      It was captioned “Mason Greenwood ya esta aqui” – which means “Mason Greenwood is here”.
      It comes after United announced that Greenwood had “mutually agreed” to leave the club following an internal probe into his arrest.
      He was arrested in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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      Greenwood still has two years left to run with the option of a further 12 months had the club wanted to take it up.
      Failing to offload him would have left the club facing a payment of nearly £8million.
      Greenwood waiting in the tunnel before the big announcementCredit: Twitter
      Greenwood posing for photos with fans who had already bought his shirtCredit: Twitter
      Greenwood recently trained for the first time with his new club GetafeCredit: PA More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘defied Man Utd chiefs who couldn’t agree on one of his three deadline day signings’

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      ERIK TEN HAG reportedly went against Manchester United chiefs by signing Sergio Reguilion on deadline day.Reguilion was one of the last-minute signings on September 1st including Altay Bayindir, Jonny Evans and Sofyan Amrabat.
      Erik ten Hag defied Man Utd chiefs to sign Sergio ReguilionCredit: AFP
      According to The Athletic, the United hierarchy advised the Dutch boss to promote from within instead of recruiting Reguilion in response to Luke Shaw’s injury.
      The report claims Ten Hag “wanted a replacement with Premier League experience.”
      Despite this, the United chiefs advocated for youngster Alvaro Fernandez to get a chance for first-team play.
      Shaw’s injury meant the Manchester United boss was desperate to find a first-choice left-back replacement.
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      Ten Hag was keen on Marc Cucurella from Chelsea but the Londoners’ demand for a £7m loan fee led the Old Trafford side to move on to target Reguilon.
      The Spaniard was brought in last week on a loan from Tottenham.
      Spurs did not require a loan fee but United will cover Reguilon’s £115,000-a-week wages in full
      Shaw and other left-back Tyrell Malacia are both set for several more weeks on the sideline due to their injuries.
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      Diogo Dalot, a right-back usually has stepped in on the opposite flank for the time being.
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      Reguilion’s arrival will bolster Ten Hag’s options for the early part of this Premier League campaign.
      The 20-year-old had a remarkable season at Preston North End on loan last year.
      As a natural left-back, he would have surely been keen to fill in for Shaw and Malacia.
      Ten Hag’s insistence sent Fernandez on a loan late into the window with La Liga side Granada.
      The youngster will now get another chance to prove to his Red Devil employers that he is ready for first-team action. More