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      Man Utd Treble winner looks unrecognisable with long hair and beard after retiring and opening up a pizzeria

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S famous Treble-winning triumph from the 1998-99 season will go down as one of the club’s greatest ever achievements.Sir Alex Ferguson led his Red Devils to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in a remarkable fortnight nearly 24 years ago.
      Blomqvist was a part of United’s legendary Treble-winning teamCredit: Reuters
      He now looks totally different – here he is with fellow ex-Man Utd player Mikael SilvestreCredit: Instagram @jesperblomqvistofficial
      The names that immediately spring to mind from that side are the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Teddy Sheringham, David Beckham, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes.
      But one man who many may have forgotten is Swedish midfielder Jesper Blomqvist.
      He made 25 Premier League appearances in that momentous season and also collected an FA Cup winners medal despite being an unused substitute in the final.
      Blomqvist then started the Champions League final against Bayern Munich before being taken off for Teddy Sheringham – who would go on to score the equalising goal.
      Shortly after United’s European triumph Blomqvist suffered a serious knee injury and never played for the club again.
      And Man Utd fans may find it incredibly difficult to recognise him these days as he looks completely different to when he was gracing the Old Trafford pitch more than two decades ago.
      Blomqvist is rocking a ponytail, beard, and does not possess the vibrant blonde hair he once had as a player.
      What’s more, after a brief attempt at management, he has now found a new passion as he runs his own pizzeria.
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      Ferguson signed him from Parma ahead of the 1998-99 campaignCredit: PA:Press Association
      Blomqvist now looks a much-changed man 22 years on from that iconic Man Utd seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He now has his own pizzeria having gone into the industry after a brief stint managing in football
      Speaking to The Telegraph about his new life previously, he said: “I have to say it is tough when people ask me in the beginning, ‘What are you doing?’ And I say, ‘I have a pizzeria’. It was tough that people look down at you.
      “Then I have to explain it’s the best pizzeria! Now I don’t care. People seem to be saying, ‘Are you down there? Have you lost all your money?’ I couldn’t care less.
      “I can understand it and feel it myself. It’s not a problem. It’s just me who has to work with myself. Footballers have been very spoiled. It’s very easy to lose perspective and to get carried away and this money can destroy players.
      “It’s the way it is, you have to learn to handle it and it’s difficult. I am so happy I was brought up in the north of Sweden where you keep your feet on the ground and you have to work hard.”
      Blomqvist, 48, also explained why he decided to pack in management after just two years – where he coached Swedish sides Enkoping and Hammarby IF.
      “Putting the team in front and not taking into consideration the human being behind the player – for me, that was the toughest challenge,” he added.

      “I tend to look more at the human being. Ferguson was good at that. When it comes to winning games you can’t care about the human being.
      “You have to be ruthless and sometimes I missed that. That’s my nature and it is hard to change.”
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      Blomqvist was back in a United shirt last summer.
      He joined up with several other familiar names to line-up for Man Utd Legends against their Liverpool counterparts – but they suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Reds. More

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      Wout Weghorst offers to pay compensation fee to Besiktas to seal Man Utd transfer as announcement nears

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      WOUT WEGHORST has reportedly offered to pay the compensation fee to Besiktas out of his own pocket in order to complete a move to Manchester United.The Dutchman, 30, is being heavily linked with a loan transfer to Old Trafford this month.
      Wout Weghorst is currently on loan at Besiktas from BurnleyCredit: Getty
      He has emerged as the No1 target for fellow countryman Erik ten Hag following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.
      But Man Utd have been struggling to get a deal over the line due to the complexity of Weghorst’s situation.
      He is a Burnley player but on loan at Besiktas until the end of the season.
      And the Turkish giants want a fee in order to prematurely end his spell there.
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      They are also want a replacement lined up, with Vincent Aboubakar a possible arrival after his Al-Nassr contract was terminated to allow Ronaldo to register for the Saudi outfit.
      According to journalist Gokhan Dinc, Weghorst is prepared to pay the compensation fee himself if that is what it takes to complete a move to United.
      Dinc also claims Besiktas are expected to announce his exit on Tuesday, although it is unclear whether the striker has paid the compensation fee or the two clubs have simply come to an agreement.
      Weghorst, who appeared to say goodbye to the Besiktas fans after scoring at the weekend, has bagged nine goals in 18 appearances so far this season.
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      He will bring a more direct approach to the United attack, with Ten Hag currently relying on Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford as his main forwards.
      If a deal for Weghorst does fall through, the Red Devils have also been linked with moves for Edin Dzeko and Olivier Giroud.

      Man Utd currently sit fourth in the Premier League table after four wins in a row.
      Next up for Ten Hag’s men is a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Charlton on Tuesday evening, before they host Manchester City in a local derby on Saturday lunchtime. More

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      Chelsea face missing out on Marcus Thuram as Barcelona ‘scout striker ahead of summer transfer’

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      CHELSEA are facing an uphill battle to sign Marcus Thuram after Barcelona sent scouts to watch him, according to reports. Thuram, 25, is out of contract in the summer and consequently represents a cut-price option in a heavily inflated January market.
      Chelsea face missing out on Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are one of a number of sides who have been linked with a move for the Frenchman, who can play as a winger or a striker.
      However, Barcelona are understood to be taking the most keen look at him.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the club’s present financial situation is restricting them from being able to freely navigate the market.
      Therefore, they have been seeking cheaper alternatives – a profile Thuram fits due to the nature of his contract.
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      The report indicates the Spanish giants have sent scouts to watch the Borussia Monchengladbach star, with “favourable” reports being returned.
      Thuram is typically deployed through the centre in Germany, but during the World Cup he made his impact off the bench coming from the wing, showcasing his versatility.
      With him thought to be available for just under £10million as well, the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Liverpool have all retained an interest.
      But each of these clubs seem to have transfer target priorities which, for now at least, lie elsewhere.
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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is said to have now stepped down from his role as interim sporting director, but it has not stopped the club pressing forward with deals.
      The Blues have verbally agreed to cough up the £10million loan fee for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, which they hope will alleviate some of their issues for the remainder of the season.
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      Gary Neville questions ‘radical’ new Man Utd wage cap and fears it will ruin Mbappe, Bellingham and Rice transfers

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      GARY NEVILLE has hit out at Manchester United’s new £200,000-a-week salary cap.The Red Devils are reportedly preparing to introduce a “Cristiano Ronaldo rule” which will see wages limited.
      Gary Neville is not a huge fan of Man Utd’s new salary capCredit: Rex
      He says that will rule out signing the likes of Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      The club’s most recent annual wage bill was around £228m – the biggest in the Premier League.
      Before Ronaldo’s departure to Al-Nassr, he was earning a staggering £480,000-a-week, while keeper David de Gea is still raking in £375k every seven days.
      However, chief executive Richard Arnold, director of football John Murtough and manager Erik ten Hag are set to employ a squad-wide pay cap in order to avoid a culture of jealousy in the dressing room.
      But ex-United captain Neville completely disagrees with that policy and says they should not be introducing “radical policies” while the Glazer family are looking to sell the club.
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      The former England defender and now Sky Sports pundit tweeted: “Not sure why any radical new policy is being introduced IF new owners are imminent.
      “Capping wages is a radical policy. Rules out [Declan] Rice, [Jude] Bellingham and others in that bracket.
      “Any new owners would probably want to enter the running for these types and probably Mbappe as well. 200k won’t get you Rice or Bellingham let alone [Kylian] Mbappe!”
      Bruno Fernandes signed a new five-year deal back in April and is believed to be earning within the pay bracket.
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      Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Casemiro are said to be on similar salaries.
      And the Man Utd players have wage sanctions written into their contracts for failing to qualify for the Champions League.
      Luke Shaw, whose deal expires in 2024, will reportedly be offered a wage packet in the same range.
      But it could spell trouble for De Gea, whose contract expires in June. More

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      Man Utd must thrash out break clause fee as Erik ten Hag refuses to give up on Wout Weghorst transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are still confident of landing Dutch forward Wout Weghorst on loan despite Turkish club Besiktas insisting no deal is in place.Weghorst, 30, is on loan at Besiktas from Burnley but United want to get him out of that deal and take him for themselves.
      Manchester United are negotiating with Besiktas to let them sign Wout WeghorstCredit: Getty
      However a Besiktas statement read: “The claim that there is an exit clause in our football player’s contract, stating that his contract can be terminated with a compensation of 2.5 million euros (£2.2m) in case of an offer from the Premier League, is fictitious.
      “However, the news that the player in question will leave the team on Tuesday is completely untrue. The initiative regarding Wout Weghorst belongs entirely to Beşiktas.”
      United will now have to negotiate a break clause fee for a player who has eight goals in 16 games in the league this season for Besiktas.
      Erik Ten Hag has been looking for another striker for his squad since Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract was terminated during the World Cup.
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      United have even been linked to a loan move for the man who’s place he will take at Al-Nassr, Vincent Aboubakar.
      But Weghorst remains their no1 target with the Netherlands striker believed to be keen on the move to Old Trafford.
      Eden Dzeko and Olivier Giroud have also been mooted as alternative options this month.
      United are looking for a short-term solution to bolster their attack, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial their only other striker options.
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      The club is planning to sign a big-name forward in the summer and has drawn up a wishlist of three names.
      England captain Harry Kane is said to be on the transfer shortlist along with Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko. More

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      Man Utd fans fume as transfer target Joao Felix set for £10m loan move to rivals Chelsea after also missing out on Gakpo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are fuming after Chelsea moved to sign Joao Felix on loan.It comes after Liverpool snapped up another of their transfer targets, Cody Gakpo.
      Manchester United are set to miss out on Chelsea-bound Joao FelixCredit: EPA
      United lost out on Cody Gakpo to LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils have turned their attention to Wout WeghorstCredit: Getty
      United have been linked with both attackers since the summer but were seemingly unwilling to pay the fees demanded.
      Gakpo joined Liverpool in a deal which could rise to £44million, while Chelsea have verbally agreed to pay the £10m loan fee Atletico Madrid are demanding for Felix.
      That has frustrated several Red Devils supporters, some of whom have taken aim at the board.
      One wrote: “Absolute joke we couldn’t do this [Felix] deal was only £11m as well.”
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      Another added: “We need new ownership immediately. Why are we losing out on the best talent to other clubs like this? Gakpo, now Felix??? Come on man!”
      And a third said: “So Gakpo and Felix joining hey? Weghorst it is 😂😂.”
      One commented: “Felix goes Chelsea and Gakpo goes Liverpool, ridiculous they were cheap as well.”
      Another remarked: “We lost Gakpo and now Felix too 😂 Two signings I was so sure about. Wow.”
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      After missing out on the pair United have turned their attention to Burnley star Wout Weghorst, who is on loan at Besiktas.
      But the Turkish outfit rejected the proposal and have insisted they want to keep the ex-Wolfsburg man until the summer.
      Man Utd are understood to be working on a compensation package that would convince Besiktas to end Weghorst’s loan in the January window. More

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      ‘It’s no secret I’m happy here’ – Diogo Dalot confirms talks with Man Utd over new long-term contract

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Diogo Dalot has revealed he is in talks over a new long-term contract with the club.The 23-year-old has this season left with the option on the club’s side to extend by another year.
      Diogo Dalot has confirmed that he is in talks over a new contract with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The right-back has been a regular under new manager Erik ten Hag, having played 22 times in all competitions.
      He has been the preferred option to Aaron Wan-Bissaka and has become the first-choice player at the club this season.
      Dalot has now confirmed that he is in discussions with the club over a new contract.
      The Portuguese defender said: “I think we are in the position to say we are talking about it.
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      “We are negotiating, we are seeing how both can benefit about it.
      “It’s no secret that I’m happy to be here.
      “I love this club, and I love to play for this club.”
      Dalot joined the club from Porto in 2018 and spent the 2020-21 season on loan at AC Milan.
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      The Red Devils have been linked with moves for another right-back despite Dalot’s good form.
      They have reportedly scouted Lyon star Malo Gusto.
      The 19-year-old established himself as Les Gones’ first-choice right-back mid-way through last season and has gained a reputation as one of Europe’s most promising full-backs. More

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      Man Utd ‘name Harry Kane in stunning three-man summer striker shortlist with Wout Weghorst transfer just short-term fix’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping a loan for Wout Weghorst will only be a short-term solution for the striker position.And the Red Devils are reportedly planning a summer move for a big-name attacker with three players on their shortlist.
      Harry Kane is reportedly one of the names on Manchester United’s shortlistCredit: Getty
      Serie A star Victor Osimhen is also on the listCredit: EPA
      Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko is another targetCredit: Getty
      Top of that list, according to ESPN is Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
      While they are also keeping an eye on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Salzburg star Benjamin Sesko.
      United have long been linked with Kane only to be thwarted by Spurs’ sky-high demands.
      That situation remains unlikely to change, but Old Trafford chiefs hope Kane’s dwindling contract might make Tottenham entertain offers.
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      Osimhen would be a different style of striker, but has been prolific for Napoli since joining the club and has continued his form this season with 11 goals in 16 games.
      While Sesko is more of an unknown quantity but is viewed as one of the most exciting prospects in Europe.
      And although Salzburg’s sister club RB Leipzig have reportedly agreed on a £20million deal to sign him, it is believed that the deal could be cancelled should a team come in with a higher offer.
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      United, in the meantime, have been linked with Dutch international Weghorst, who is currently on loan at Turkish side Besiktas.
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      A move for the 30-year-old striker is set to only be a short-term fix for the club, according to the ESPN report.
      Should he arrive at the club, Weghorst will offer manager Erik ten Hag a different option up front as he is more of a traditional number nine.
      United will hope that Weghorst can fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the club in November.
      He would then compete with more typical wide players such as Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford for the striker role.
      The report says that United are aiming to have a “clean slate” in the summer.
      The report has suggested that United are not able to make moves now as the players that are available are “castoffs who don’t play, strikers who have been injured, or those who just aren’t good enough.”
      The club are cautious about rushing into a long-term commitment with another striker after their recent struggles with players.
      United spent big on Romelu Lukaku, while the likes of Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao joined the club for high wages.
      Wout Weghorst is seen as ‘short-term fix’ for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More