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      Eagle-eyed Man Utd fans spot Amorim’s tactical masterclass after chat with Bruno Fernandes as star gets new position

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      EAGLE-EYED Manchester United fans spotted an amazing tactical switch made by Ruben Amorim involving Bruno Fernandes in the dying minutes of their FA Cup third round clash with Arsenal.United went into extra-time with ten man at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s red card in the 61st minute and were desperately holding on to ensure the game went to penalties.Eagle-eyed Manchester United fans have spotted an amazing tactical switch Ruben Amorim made involving Bruno FernandesCredit: RexIn the final moments of extra-time Fernandes moved to playing as a centre-backCredit: GettyLisandro Martinez moved up front after reportedly beginning to cramp up during the second half of extra-timeCredit: GettyFernandes was seen in conversation with Amorim about the changeCredit: @_StrettyEnd/TwitterFernandes then directed his team-mates to change positionsCredit: @_StrettyEnd/TwitterHowever, deep into injury time and having played almost an hour of football a player down, Amorim gave the green light for a desperate tactical switch.Fernandes, who had scored the Red Devils opener, was seen running over to his manager to discuss something.As Fernandes then ran back into the middle of the pitch, Amorim could then be seen waving his finger in both directions before the subject of the chat became clear.Fernandes, 30, was seen filling in at left centre-back role for the final minutes of the game, with Lisandro Martinez bizarrely moving up front as part of a shuffling of the pack.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Argentine defender was reportedly beginning to cramp up due to the astonishing workload.But the change saw Martinez move up front and seemingly stick close to Gunners star Martin Odegaard to lessen his burden for the final few minutes before the shootout.The bold move paid dividends as the 26-year-old went on to score, while Fernandes himself also scored the first of United’s five successful spot-kicks in the shootout.Reacting to the change on social media, one fan said: “Ruben Amorim tactical mastermind! He reorganises the team deep into extra time! Martinez up front.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA second said: “Martinez playing up front for the last five mins was the funniest thing ever.”A third added: “Martinez playing higher up due to injury.”Arsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleAnother said: “[Fernandes] Spoke with Amorim then ran back and shuffled the team and made Martinez go up top where he doesn’t have to run a lot.”This happened around last few mins of the game, after running his heart out for 120 minutes and scoring that amazing goal. I love him.”Fernandes has played as an emergency defender for the Red Devils before, famously doing so during United’s 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool last season.Speaking to Sky Sports following the win over Arsenal, he said: “It’s really easy when you don’t get results, when you don’t get performances to start losing belief in everything you’ve been doing.”That’s a good thing about the team is that we kept belief on what we are doing, how we are training and where we want to go as a team and what we want to improve as a team. “Every time you lose, or something goes wrong everyone has an opinion on what you should do differently.“Obviously, the manager has his own idea, and he really believes in this, so there is no way that he makes you not believe it. “Everything he says to you, everything he tries to pass you, he does it in a way that we really believe in what we are doing. “Even in games where you concede a goal or have a setback, he just wants us to understand that the things we are doing will result if we do them in the right way. That’s the most important thing.”United, who are the holders of the competition, were pitted at home against Leicester for the fourth round that will see Ruud van Nistelrooy return to Old Trafford.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Red Devils icon had a brief interim spell in charge of the team before Amorim took over following the sacking of Erik ten Hag.But first United have a Premier League clash against Southampton to contest with and to try and improve their 13th place standing.Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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      I was Man City prospect who fell into booze and drugs, was stabbed twice and jailed… now I’m earning coaching badges

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      FORMER Manchester City prospect Daniel Warrender has opened up about being jailed and stabbed twice after falling into booze and drugs.Manchester-born Warrender has since turned his life around and is working hard to earn a Uefa B coaching badge.Former Man City prospect Daniel Warrender has bravely opened up how he turned his life aroundWarrender came through the ranks at Man City before turning professional in 2005The later stages of Warrender’s non-league career was derailed by prisonWarrender bravely opened up about overcoming past struggles on the ‘I Had Trials Once Podcast’.The former Man City youth star was first stabbed outside a city centre nightclub following a Manchester derby match in 2010.Warrender’s wound was reportedly minor, but doctors informed him that the shock of the incident had brought on a heart problem.And the ex-defender unfortunately went on to land himself in a world of trouble with the law a year later in 2011.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWarrender was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 2013 after punching a man in a nightclub bust-up.According to court reports at the time, he left the victim scarred after he fell over on to a broken pint glass.The shards tore a 3.5cm wound down the man’s right cheek, and made several other cuts on his face, nose and arm, a court heard.The judge noted that Warrender was usually a “decent, hard working man” but had drunk “a skin-full” of alcohol before the attack in Stockport. Most read in FootballJustice Bernard Lever told him that his single blow had “absolutely tragic consequences” for both men, according to the Manchester Evening News.And that it did, as Warrender, who was playing football for non-league side Ramsbottom United at the time, found himself behind bars.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferWarrender said: “I’ve been at Manchester City, decent little prospect whatever.”And then within two years I was in prison for various violent offences and drugs and drink, whatever, you name it, I’ve done it. “I was stabbed on two different occasions and hospitalised a total of nine times.”But that was normal life to me. But now I’m on the Uefa B course. I’ve got two beautiful kids. One of them is a superstar at City.”Warrender’s son George is currently playing for Man City’s Under-11 youth side.Fans have dubbed the youngster a “mini Phil Foden” for his skill – but also because of his uncanny resemblance to the England superstar. Warrender was part of the squad who beat Manchester United’s youth in the Senior Cup in 2005Warrender’s son is coming through the ranks at his dad’s former sideAnd tearful Warrender added: “I’ve got my own coaching pitch, which I own outright…sorry I’m going again. I told you I cry all the time.”But now, honestly, when kids give me a thank you and that, I’m in the house with my missus crying. But I love it.”The now 38-year-old was brutally attacked for the second time on New Year’s Eve in 2017. His brother David Warrender, a convicted drug dealer, was said to be in control of the bar.But it was substantially worse on this occasion as Warrender was stabbed several times and suffered a punctured lung and kidney.Warrender was part of the squad who beat Manchester United’s youth in the Manchester Senior Cup in 2005.He was shipped out on loan to Blackpool a few months later, before he joined the League One side permanently in 2006.But his time at The Tangerines was cut short when he moved down into the non-league game with Rossendale United.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe then spent time in the USA with San Francisco Seals before returning to the UK with FC United of Manchester. Warrender was shipped back and forth between Ramsbottom and FC United before and after his time in prison.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Major update on Marcus Rashford’s future as Man Utd outcast’s agent holds transfer talks with European giants

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND chiefs reportedly held talks with Marcus Rashford’s representatives last week over a proposed move.Rashford has fallen out of favour with new United manager Ruben Amorim in recent weeks.Marcus Rashford’s agent held talks with Borussia DortmundCredit: PAThe 27-year-old has not featured for the club since December 12 – when he played 56 minutes against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.He later admitted he was looking for a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford, leaving his team-mates furious.Several clubs have since expressed an interest in signing the forward, including Tottenham, West Ham and AC Milan.But Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg claims Borussia Dortmund have taken a huge step towards a potential deal.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl met with Rashford’s agent last week to discuss the possibility of a transfer.The Bundesliga giants are still in the race to sign him, but it will be difficult to achieve because his demands are currently deemed too expensive.AC Milan also remain interested, with officials prepared to approach Man Utd for talks.Amorim gave an update on Rashford’s future following United’s FA Cup win over Arsenal on Sunday.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAsked if the forward has played his last game for the club, he responded: “I don’t know, We will see.”He is a player for Manchester United, we will see, he has to work. He has to represent his club, and he loves his club, but I have to make choices.Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford is still exiled at Man Utd despite ‘wanting to play’ “I have already spoken about how I make the choices.”It is what it is, so let’s continue, let’s see the next game and, like I said, I have to make a selection.”Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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      Bayern Munich set to join Chelsea in Kobbie Mainoo transfer race as Man Utd star demands new £200k-a-week deal

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      BAYERN MUNICH are set to join the race for Kobbie Mainoo, SunSport can reveal.The Manchester United midfielder could be on his way out of Old Trafford if the club are unable to afford his wage demands.Bayern Munich are interested in Kobbie MainooCredit: GettyMainoo – whose current £20,000-a-week contract expires in 2027 – is hoping for a fresh deal worth £200,000-a-week.But United are believed to be reluctant to go that high – which has led to reports Mainoo could leave the club either during this window or over the summer.Chelsea are at the front of the queue for the midfielder, but SunSport has learned that the London club will not be the only side chasing him.German giants Bayern are also long-term admirers and are planning to make a move if he becomes available.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt comes days after Ruben Amorim challenged Mainoo to show he deserves to join Man Utd’s high earners.Despite Mainoo’s meteoric rise, the England star is one of their lowest earners and wants a ten-fold increase on his salary.Amorim knows the 19-year-old midfielder is a jewel in the Old Trafford crown.Yet the United chief insists Mainoo still needs plenty of polishing and said: “Kobbie has been improving a lot over the last few matches.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“But I think you guys feel like he is the finished product — he is not.“He is really good but can be so much better. He has so much potential to grow up even more.”Man Utd fans say ‘call the game off’ as Ruben Amorim confirms major line-up decision for Arsenal FA Cup clash It has been an amazing 18 months for Mainoo, who is currently earning £20k-a-week.He missed the start of last season with an injury sustained on the summer tour, but after joining the first-team in November and making a huge impact he soon became a regular.Mainoo ended an epic breakout campaign with the deciding goal as star man in United’s FA Cup final win over City.He also impressed in United’s last two games, the impressive draw at Anfield against Liverpool and the FA Cup win over Arsenal at the Emirates.Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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      Gabriel Jesus carried off on stretcher as Arsenal striker crisis deepens after tangle with Man Utd ace Bruno Fernandes

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      GABRIEL JESUS was carried off on a stretcher during the first half of Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United.The Brazilian, 27, winced in pain as he was replaced by Raheem Sterling.Gabriel Jesus suffered a first half injuryCredit: PAThe 27-year-old was carried off on a stretcherCredit: AFPJesus hurt himself tangling with Bruno Fernandes.The forward had raced back to help out defensively on 35 minutes.When Fernandes appeared to have space to shoot on the edge of the box, Jesus bundled him over.The Portuguese was furious not to receive a free-kick and even threw his boot in anger.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs Fernandes complained to the referee, receiving a yellow card for his troubles, Jesus writhed in agony on the ground.Speaking on the BBC, Theo Walcott said: “Hopefully, Gabriel Jesus will be back soon but it does not look good.”His replacement Sterling was making his return from a knee issue.The former England man’s last appearance came in the League Cup against Crystal Palace on December 18.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal are without star man Bukayo Saka, who is expected to be sidelined until March with a hamstring injury.Ethan Nwaneri, meanwhile, sustained a muscle injury during last week’s 1-1 draw at Brighton.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continueBoss Arteta does have Leandro Trossard available, as well as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli.Elsewhere in the team, defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined.Arsenal’s next match will see them host fierce rivals Tottenham at the Emirates.Ange Postecoglou’s side got themselves out of an FA Cup pickle earlier, needing extra time to beat non-league Tamworth 3-0. More

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      AC Milan hit by little-known rule which means they CANNOT sign both Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker in transfer window

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      AC MILAN must choose between Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford as a little-known rule stops them from signing both.The two England stars have been linked with January loan moves to the Italian giants.Kyle Walker is looking to leave Man CityCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford wants out of Man Utd on loan this monthCredit: GettyItalian papers say Milan want Rashford and WalkerSunSport understands Walker is wanted by Inter Milan, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that their city rivals are also keen.But Milan cannot bring him and Rashford to the Rossoneri together due to Serie A rules.The club has just one spot remaining in their squad for a British player following a change in regulations after Brexit.Restrictions say Italian teams can only bring in two non-EU squad members each year, with one bonus English or Albanian ace permitted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMilan signed Serbian international Strahinja Pavlovic and Brazil star Emerson Royal in the summer to fill their two non-EU slots.And with just their bonus English spot available, the San Siro club must therefore choose Walker or Rashford.The rules state: “Serie A clubs only, while respecting the current laws on foreign worker entry flows into Italy, the registration of only one British professional footballer and one Albanian professional footballer per club, coming from abroad, is allowed, outside the limitations provided.”New players with British or Albanian citizenship, registered as per the above, may transfer exclusively to other Serie A clubs during the 2024/2025 season, in a transfer period different from the one in which they were registered coming from abroad.”Walker has been linked with a move away from Manchester City and boss Pep Guardiola revealed yesterday that he is willing to quit the champions.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGuardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”Saudi Arabia clubs are also keen on Walker and they are supposedly ready to pay him £400,000-a-week.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?But SunSport understands a move to Middle East is not being considered as Walker wants to earn a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.As for Rashford, there is strong interest from Milan about a loan deal.His agent and brother Dwaine flew to Italy to meet with chiefs last week.The Manchester United man’s former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic plays a key role in Milan’s recruitment. But SunSport understands Rashford’s whopping £325,000-a-week wages are proving a major stumbling block.The Red Devils may have to pay half of his wages to facilitate his move away.Closer to home, West Ham and Tottenham are reportedly keen on Rashford.The player has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford, having not featured in any of United’s last six games.Rashford revealed his intention to quit last month, saying: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”When I leave it’s going to be, ‘No hard feelings.'”You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.” More

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      ‘I was ashamed’ – Coleen Rooney reveals tattoo Man Utd legend husband Wayne got which left her squirming at party

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      COLEEN ROONEY has revealed how she felt “ashamed” when husband-to-be Wayne went tat-too far with his teenage love.But the awkward etching exchange ended with him explaining they would be “together forever”.Wayne and Coleen have been married for 16 yearsCredit: GettyAn unexpected phone call led to an uncomfortable incidentCredit: GettyColeen, 38, and the 39-year-old Manchester United legend wed in 2008.But now she’s told of some tricky moments from the past, as well as the pressure Wayne’s status has sometimes put on their family.And one episode in particular stands out – from even before they got engaged in 2003 when she was 17.It began when Coleen got a shock as the childhood sweethearts prepared to go out.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe explained to Sky Bet’s Stick To Football podcast, hosted by ex-United defender Gary Neville, how it started with an odd phone call.The 2024 I’m a Celebrity runner-up told Nev: “We were going to a party as one of our friends was turning 18, who was a bit older than us.“That day, I got a phone call, and it was his cousin who asked me if I spelled my name with one L or two L’s.“I said one L and asked why, and he said he was in the town with Wayne who was getting a tattoo!”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt appears it could have spelt disaster for him – but instead he found ‘one L’ of a way to get out of it.Coleen continued: “He walks into the party with his top off, showing everyone – I felt ashamed.Rooney has bagged a new role for 2025 as house husband – after blowing the final whistle on his manager job with failing Plymouth Argyle“He told me it was fine because we were going to be together forever.”She also recalls one of their four kids, 15-year-old son Kai, missing a spot-kick “a few years ago” because of an insult about Wayne.Coleen said: “Kai stepped up and just skied it.”Afterwards I asked him how he could take a penalty like that, and he told me he was just fuming as the goalkeeper was saying: ‘Your dad’s sh*t’ and he got dead angry.“It doesn’t happen to him very often, but it did then… He’s strong-minded though and usually shrugs it off.”Kai, now 15, has put it behind him – as he’s now a junior with the Red Devils, and a lethal striker like his dad.Meanwhile, ex-England skipper Wayne is looking for a new job after Championship bottom side Plymouth sacked him as boss a fortnight ago.Wayne 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. More

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      Ipswich ‘chasing former Man Utd and Chelsea star Nemanja Matic’ in shock transfer to boost Premier League survival hopes

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      NEMANJA MATIC is reportedly a shock January transfer target for Ipswich Town.The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder is currently plying his trade with French club Lyon. Nemanja Matic has been linked with a surprise return to the Premier LeagueCredit: RexThe Serbian won two Premier League titles with ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – GettyMatic won two Premier League titles over two stints at Stamford Bridge, with his most successful between 2014 and 2017. The Serbian enforcer later moved north to Old Trafford and has since played for Roma and Rennes.Ipswich are desperate to avoid an immediate return to the Championship and are targeting experienced heads for the run-in.According to Sky Sports Germany, the Tractor Boys are “exploring a deal” for the defensive midfielder. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLItalian trio Como, Napoli, and Fiorentina are also said to be interested in the veteran’s services. Matic joined Lyon last January after a horror spell with fellow Ligue 1 side Rennes. The 36-year-old was reportedly considering retiring from football altogether after off-field issues dominated his time in Brittany. He struggled to adapt after leaving Italy and had issues with his children’s schooling.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMatic also denied going on strike at the club and insisted he was dealing with a personal matter.The two-time Prem winner is contracted at Lyon until June 2026.Chelsea Player Ratings: Ipswich DefeatHe has played 13 times this season without getting on the scoresheet. Ipswich currently sit 17th in the Premier League, occupying the third and final relegation spot.They have won just three of their 20 top-flight games this season.But have already made early moves in the January market. Btalanta defender Ben Godfrey has arrived on loan, while the club have agreed a £20million deal to sign Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene. More