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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand jokes he’s trying to persuade Kylian Mbappe to sign with striker ‘feeling betrayed at PSG’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has joked that he is trying to convince Kylian Mbappe to join the Red Devils.Sensational reports emerged yesterday that the Frenchman feels “betrayed by Paris Saint-Germain” and wants to leave in January.
      Rio Ferdinand shared a video of himself meeting Kylian Mbappe
      The shocking claims come just five months after the 23-year-old penned a new three-year contract with the French champions.
      Amid the chaos surrounding Mbappe’s future, Ferdinand chimed in by joking that he could persuade him to join Man United.
      The 43-year-old posted a clip of himself meeting the forward with the words “Done Deal” splashed across the front.
      He captioned the Insta post: “Talks complete… done deal ✍️🇫🇷 #AgentFerdy.
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      “See you in Manchester soon bro! #mbappe”
      The post received over 100,000 likes overnight, and gathered plenty of comments – including one from another Prem legend.
      Alan Shearer wrote: “He will want a big club man.”
      The Toon legend followed his comments with black and white emojis – symbolising Newcastle United.
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      Reports from Marca suggest that there is “no turning back” – with the relationship between Mbappe and PSG “completely broken”.
      The 2018 World Cup winner is claimed to feel “betrayed” following a series of “unfeasible” promises made to him.
      It’s also suggested that there has been tension between Mbappe and Neymar.
      Despite drama surrounding his future, Mbappe was selected to start last night’s Champions League clash with Benfica at Parc des Princes.
      He scored from the penalty spot, although his side slumped to a 1-1 draw.
      Telly cameras captured Lionel Messi looking on stony-faced in the stands as Mbappe scored his penalty.
      The forward appeared to criticise manager Christophe Galtier on his Instagram story after PSG’s 0-0 draw with Reims last week.
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      He wrote: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      Mbappe’s use of #pivotgang caused a stir – suggesting he is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      Mbappe, 23, scored against PSG last nightCredit: Rex More

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      UK’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe devastates Man Utd fans as he admits he is NOT likely to prise club from Glazers

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      BRITAIN’S richest man left thousands of Manchester United fans gutted — as he admitted he does NOT think he will be able to buy the Glazers out of Old Trafford.Sir Jim Ratcliffe runs multi-billion-pound chemicals giant Ineos, which owns Nice and Lausanne and a third of Formula One team Mercedes, as well as other sporting interests.
      Jim Ratcliffe says he does not believe he will be able to buy Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Man Utd fans have been angrily protesting over the Glazer family’s ownership for a number of yearsCredit: Alamy
      Ratcliffe, 69, a United fan, has been linked with an attempt to take control of the club after being a late entrant in the race for Chelsea — which was won by American Todd Boehly.
      But Red Devils supporters hoping to hear that Ratcliffe believes he could launch a takeover were left disappointed during an interview at a Financial Times event in London last night.
      Asked directly if he was planning a bid, billionaire Sir Jim first sighed, then laughed and eventually said: “I’m a lifelong Manchester United fan.
      “I was there in 1999 for the most remarkable match of all time in Barcelona. So, you know, the club is deeply etched in my mind.
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      “But Manchester United is owned by the Glazer family.
      “I have met Joel and Avram, who are the nicest people, proper gentlemen, and they don’t want to sell.
      “The club is owned by the six children of the father, Malcolm, and they don’t want to sell it.
      “If it had been for sale in the summer, yes, we would probably have had a go, following on from the Chelsea thing.
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      “But we can’t sit around hoping that one day United will become available.”
      Ratcliffe said he believed owners should be “custodians” of clubs, which he believes are “community assets” and not financial vehicles.
      And despite his kind words about the Glazer family, he suggested they have made a fearful mess of running the club — and been a root cause of the Red Devils’ decline and fall.
      He added: “I think the answer about performance with United is a simple one, really.
      “The biggest correlation to success in football is money, without question.
      Joel Glazer and his brothers inherited Man Utd from later father MalcolmCredit: Getty
      Man Utd have struggled in the last decade under the Glazers, despite bringing stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo to the clubCredit: Reuters
      “It’s not the only correlation — because you’ve got outliers like Brighton — but it’s the biggest correlation by far.
      “If you’ve got the highest revenues, you can sign the best players, you play the best football.
      “Manchester United was one of the top three clubs. We had the two in Spain, Madrid and Barcelona, and United, all with revenues of around £800million.
      “Now a few more have joined that club, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, while Liverpool are a little bit closer.
      “But Manchester United are not playing in the same league as those teams at the moment — and they haven’t done for a few years, not really since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down.
      “So they are not firing on all cylinders. That would be my point on performance.”
      Ratcliffe, who owns French club Nice, says the Glazers are ‘the nicest people’Credit: Getty
      Ratcliffe missed out to current owner Todd Boehly, pictured, in his bid to buy ChelseaCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Juventus plot swoop for long-term target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports.The 28-year-old Serbian, whose contract runs until 2024, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for a number of years.
      Milinkovic-Savic, left, is being linked with a move away from LazioCredit: Getty
      But a transfer away from Lazio has never materialised and he has racked up 306 appearances for the Serie A side, scoring 62 goals.
      In the summer, he was once again thought to be the subject of interest from Man Utd.
      However, now Erik ten Hag’s men have serious competition when it comes to his signature.
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus will make an offer for the player in the January window.
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      It comes after a poor start to the season in which Max Allegri’s side sit eighth in the Italian top flight, 10 points behind early pacesetters Napoli.
      They have also lost three of their four Champions League group stage games and are set to drop down to the Europa League.
      Their 2-0 defeat to AC Milan in Serie A at the weekend once again showcased a weakness in the midfield.
      And with Angel di Maria and Adrien Rabiot’s contracts expiring in the summer, reinforcements may be required if they are to start turning things around.
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      It remains to be seen whether or not Lazio will decide to sell Milinkovic-Savic after they refused to offload him for any less than £88million just a few months ago.
      His agent, former Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, claimed in August that the midfielder wants Champions League football.
      And this is thought to be the reason he rejected approaches from Arsenal and Newcastle in the summer.
      Juventus are currently in Europe’s premier competition, but face a potential group stage exit from this season’s edition.
      And they are already playing catch-up when it comes to qualification for next year, with Allegri’s men already seven points adrift of the top four. More

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      Five clubs who could sign Mbappe as Liverpool and Real Madrid lead race after PSG star ‘demands transfer in January’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has put some of Europe’s biggest clubs on high alert after revealing he wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain.The striker only signed a new contract with the French champions in the summer but he is keen for a new challenge.
      Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Reuters
      Mbappe is reportedly fed up and his relationship with the club is “completely broken” despite picking up £650,000-a-week.
      The Frenchman is said to feel “betrayed” following a series of “unfeasible” promises made to him.
      That means there could be an opportunity for one lucky club to capture one of the best talents in world football.
      PSG are willing to let the player leave, however one condition has to be met: He can’t go to Real.
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      Here, SunSport takes a look at the five clubs who could sign Mbappe
      Real Madrid
      The Spanish giants were heavily linked with a move for the 23-year-old when his contract was about to expire in June, but Mbappe decided against moving to the Bernabeu.
      Pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft now claims Mbappe is set to join Real after agreeing a deal in secret with the club.
      He could join up after the World Cup despite PSG’s uneasy relationship with Real Madrid after they tapped up Mbappe for several months.
      Liverpool
      A report from Spain has claimed the only chance Mbappe can leave in January is if Liverpool make a move.
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      Liverpool have previously been linked to Mbappe and Jurgen Klopp has made no attempt to hide his admiration for the player.
      Mbappe will command a huge transfer fee however and that could dent the Reds’ hopes of completing a deal.
      Chelsea
      Instead, Chelsea could pounce with Todd Boehly keen on landing a big name – having previously targeted Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Mbappe has experience of the Blues having trained with the club when he was a kid.
      He even played in a 6-0 friendly win over Charlton and admitted he enjoyed his experience in London.
      Manchester United
      Manchester United could also try and sign Mbappe though their chances of luring the frontman to Old Trafford are slim since they cannot offer him Champions League football.
      The Red Devils were said to be keeping an eye on Mbappe’s situation prior to the forward penning a new contract.
      The club were reportedly happy to bid their time and wait for Mbappe to become available, and it seems to have happened sooner than anticipated.
      Manchester City
      The English champions are one of the few clubs who would be able to afford Mbappe’s massive wages and transfer fee.
      The chance to work with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne would likely appeal to Mbappe, as would the fact the Citizens are one of the favourites to win the Champions League. More

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      David Beckham shares incredible throwback snap of unrecognisable Man Utd star as a kid long before his Old Trafford days

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      DAVID BECKHAM’S locks have chopped and changed over the years – but he’s always been able to spot an hair-apparent.The England legend has posted a throwback snap of a curly-haired kid whose own career has since weaved magic.
      The focus says it all, as this youngster was rewarded for his commitment with a brilliant career that David Beckham envies
      Beckham was with United from 1992-2003 before playing for Real Madrid, AC Milan, PSG and LA Galaxy, plus earning 115 England capsCredit: Getty
      Even then the lad had a look of quiet belief that’s been the hallmark of his days at Manchester United and beyond.
      Fans might be surprised at how willowy the star appeared to be.
      But he had a hunger that seemed to burn deep in his eyes.
      Like Becks, he’s now something of a fashion figure.
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      And he too has varied his hairstyle but never his dedication.
      Some supporters will recognise that focus on his face.
      He’s also one of the few players that 115-cap midfielder Beckham looked up to on the pitch.
      But now back at Old Trafford, he could get a parting – after a fringe role this season.
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      But Becks uncovered the photo on Instagram to help salute the striker’s latest astonishing milestone.
      And although the schoolboy snap might have been a mystery for some, his record shows there’s no puzzle over why he’s regarded as a GOAT.
      Ex-Sporting Lisbon starlet Cristiano Ronaldo (yes, it’s him) has been mainly a sub under Erik ten Hag.
      But the Portugal hero, 37, came off the bench on Sunday to hit his 700th club goal.
      That helped the Red Devils sink Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park and go fifth.
      And perhaps Becks’ old pic of Ron on Instagram was another hint the Inter Miami owner wants to take him into the MLS.
      Beckham left Old Trafford in 2003 just as Ronaldo arrived for his first spell – but two decades later they could be united.
      Ex-Real Madrid and Juventus frontman Cristiano Ronaldo made it 700 club goals with Man Utd’s second strike at EvertonCredit: Instagram More

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      Man Utd ‘join Newcastle in sending scouts to track Rangers wonderkid Leon King’ after starring in Champions League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have sent scouts to watch Rangers wonderkid Leon King, reports suggest.King, 18, has been turning heads with some impressive performances in the Scottish Premiership and Champions League.
      Rangers ace Leon King has been linked with a number of major clubsCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, United are among many clubs keeping tabs on the centre-back ahead of the January transfer window.
      The Red Devils are facing competition from Newcastle as well as Leeds for the Scotland Under-17 international.
      King has already amassed 10 appearances across all competitions this season with the Gers.
      The 18-year-old made a good impression last week when he started against Liverpool at Anfield.
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      King’s contract runs out in 2024 and his suitors are looking to take advantage of that major opportunity.
      The defender joined Rangers’ academy as a child where he developed into a highly-rated centre-back.
      United have been dealing with some issues in defence in the last few years.
      The Red Devils’ manager Erik ten Hag has also had to drop captain Harry Maguire to the bench.
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      Newcastle are looking to climb up the ranks and turn into title contenders in the near future after their Saudi-led takeover and want to scout the best talents.
      Leeds, on the other hand, want to put together a solid unit that will keep them well adrift of the relegation zone this season. More

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      Fans all say same thing about Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as Kylian Mbappe targets PSG transfer exit

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      FANS are dreaming of Cristiano Ronaldo finally teaming up with Lionel Messi as Kylian Mbappe eyes a PSG exit.Manchester United’s unsettled icon Ronaldo, 37, and PSG attacker Messi, 35, have been the duelling GOATS of football for two decades.
      Kylian Mbappe could be departing PSG in January, leaving Lionel Messi in search of a new strike partner who fans hope is Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AP
      Cristiano Ronaldo was a scoring sub in Man Utd’s 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday but is struggling to earn a starting spot under Erik ten HagCredit: Alamy
      And social media ignited with talk of a link-up of legends after claims the French champions are willing to sell “fed-up” strike star Mbappe.
      Many fans believe Ronaldo replacing him at PSG in January would be the perfect solution.
      It’s claimed the big-spending Parisiens won’t let Mbappe go to Real Madrid and would prefer he went to Liverpool.
      The speculation left supporters posting comments like: “Ronaldo to link up with Messi at PSG in January. Let’s go.”
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      Another tweeted: “Mbappe wants to leave PSG, Ronaldo wants champions league football, swap Mbappe and Ronaldo let the GOATS be on the same team -we get a Haaland and Mbappe rivalry.”
      One fan noted the clamour for seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi and five-time king Ron to pair up by saying: “It has to happen. It’s what the internet needs.”
      Some Old Trafford supporters reckon the perfect solution would be a swap deal with PSG.
      But Mbappe could cost £150million, whereas Ronaldo’s transfer value is now around £10m.
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      That dilemma for United didn’t stop one fan posting: “Dear Glazers. Fancy offering PSG a cash + Ronaldo deal for Mbappe?”
      And a cheekier message was: “Ronaldo goes to PSG to squash the beef with Messi, – and Mbappe comes to United to study under Martial. Who says no?” More

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      Man Utd star Antony moves into Paul Pogba’s old home after summer transfer as moving van comes all the way from Holland

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Antony has moved into Paul Pogba’s swanky former home.And the ex-Ajax winger had help from a van that came all the way from the Netherlands to bring his stuff to England.
      Manchester United star Antony had help from a van all the way from the NetherlandsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Manchester United star Antony has moved into Paul Pogba’s houseCredit: ESPN
      Paul Pogba left Manchester United and joined Juventus in the summer – vacating the premises which includes a mini in door pitchCredit: Instagram @paulpogba
      The Brazil international joined United following an £86million deal on deadline day during the summer and became the club’s second most expensive signing after Pogba.
      And the 22-year-old has now moved into the France international’s old £3million mansion in Hale Barns.
      Pogba left United – and the huge home – over the summer to re-join Juventus on a free transfer.
      The five-bedroom home comes with a raft of luxuries that will help Antony relax amid his intense schedule this season.
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      The house features a diamond-encrusted staircase and a mini football pitch with synthetic grass, electronic scoreboard and LED lighting.
      There is also a gym, a heated swimming pool and as a sauna to help the Brazilian rehabilitate.
      However, Antony has already revealed he is planning to change one thing in the house following Pogba’s departure.
      That is the pool table which was customised by the World Cup winning midfielder, who emblazoned his initials on it.
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      Manchester United star Antony is planning to change the initial’s on the pool tableCredit: ESPN
      The Brazilian plans to remove the “PP” and replace it with an “AS” for “Antony Santos”.
      Antony told ESPN recently: “Yeah, there was an old owner, but I’m going to need to change this [pool table cover], this ‘PP’. It was Paul Pogba’s house. There is a ‘P’ from Pogba still here.
      “This is one of the things he made, so I’m going to start to change, right? I need to put the ‘AS’ for Antony Santos.
      “He isn’t staying here anymore. Yeah, he [Pogba] has a high standard, but I’m happy to be in the house that belonged to a star player.”
      Antony has hit the ground running at United as he has already registered five goals and two assists in nine appearances across all competitions.
      The ex-Ajax star also became the first ever player to score in all of his first three Premier League matches for the Red Devils on Sunday against Everton. More