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      Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho handed career lifeline with Serie A giants holding ‘firm interest’ in shock summer transfer

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      JADON SANCHO could be handed a sensational career lifeline by an Italian club, it’s been claimed.The winger’s future at Manchester United is up in the air, despite his recent patching up of his relationship with manager Erik ten Hag.Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United is up in the airCredit: GettyItalian champions Juventus are reportedly keen on signing the 24-year-oldCredit: GETTYIt’s understood the Red Devils are willing to cash in on the England international should they receive a suitable offer.And Italian giants Juventus are reportedly interested in acquiring his services.That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim The Old Lady have a “firm interest” in signing the 24-year-old.The Serie A big boys are said to be exploring options to sign the former Borussia Dortmund man.READ MORE ON SANCHOOne of those options could see them offload Italy international Federico Chiesa.Sancho’s future at the Theatre of Dreams was seemingly plunged into further doubt when he was omitted from United’s match squad for their Premier League opener against Fulham last Friday.Ten Hag quickly revealed Sancho’s absence was the result of an ear infection, not because he’s on his way out of the club.But the Dutchman has refused to confirm if he’ll be part of his matchday squad for Saturday’s trip to Brighton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“We will see,” Ten Hag said when asked if Sancho will be in the squad for the trip to the Amex. “We have a squad.”I hope we will have a squad with double positioning (two players for every role).Man Utd coach reveals why Jadon Sancho refused to apologise to Ten Hag before exile that sparked Dortmund transfer“And when we go into the season after September 1, that means you can’t select all the players but you need them all throughout the season. “We have to manage it.“The attitude of the players is very important. Sometimes they will be disappointed (at being left out).”They have to deal with it.“You win as a squad. The prizes are decided next May and until then we need all the players in the squad and highly motivated.”That is not an expectation. That is a demand on the squad.” More

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      Liverpool want to snatch Man Utd target Jarrad Branthwaite in shock raid of arch-rivals Everton in £70million transfer

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      LIVERPOOL want to snatch £70million-rated Jarrad Branthwaite from Merseyside rivals Everton.SunSport understands the Reds will offer £63m plus £7m in add-ons to prise the centre-back across Stanley Park.Liverpool are eyeing up a swoop move for Everton defender Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: GettyEverton face competition from their fiercest rivals to keep the defenderCredit: PABranthwaite, a summer target for Manchester United, is open to the move and wants to play for a higher-profile club.He is under contract until 2027 on £60,000 a week but knows that his wages would treble if he left for Anfield.Liverpool are growing in confidence that a deal can be done with Arne Slot believed to be a huge admirer of the budding England star.Bookies have the 22-year-old as short as evens for a Kop move in this transfer window.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe last man to be sold by Everton to their local rivals was Abel Xavier for £800,000 in 2002.Toffees boss Sean Dyche has admitted he would be willing to sell any player for the right price.Despite making a £31m profit this summer Dyche says there is “not much wriggle room” to bring in more players amid an injury crisis which has left him down to just 14 fit first-team players.United have twice failed in bids for Carlisle-born Branthwaite — their latest offer was £50m — but they still want him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKop manager Slot is prepared to sell Joe Gomez — Newcastle failed in a £45m bid early in the window and Chelsea are interested.Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, 23, is close to arriving at Anfield for £30m but is likely to go straight out on loan.Watch Rafa Benitez ‘do Carragher dirty’ as he reveals how much Liverpool legend would cost todayOn Thursday, Dutch centre-back Sepp van den Berg, 22, joined Brentford for £30m, with the Bees paying £25m up front.Midfielder Bobby Clark, 19, also joined Red Bull Salzburg in a £10m deal – who are managed by former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders.But Liverpool have a week to get the deal done this summer, as the window shuts next Friday, August 30.The Arne Slot era got off to the perfect start in the Prem this season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. More

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      Man Utd flops set unwanted Premier League record as Arsenal and Man City fill almost entire PFA Team of the Year

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hit another new low as they set an unwanted Premier League record.It’s the first time in the Prem era United have gone two seasons in a row without having a player in the PFA Team of the Year.Man Utd hit another new low as they set an unwanted recordCredit: GettyIt’s the first time in the Prem era United have gone two seasons in a row without a player in Team of the YearCredit: GettyIn a season full of unwanted records that saw them finish in an unprecedented eighth in the Prem, the Red Devils have added yet another bad omen.While the red side of Manchester has been subject to a downward spiral since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, players have still managed to often sneak into the Team of the Year XI.Of course, years have come where no United player has featured in the star-studded XI, but it’s never happened for TWO consecutive seasons.Cristiano Ronaldo – who returned for his second spell in 2021 – was the last Old Trafford player to make the top line-up in 2021/22.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWhile Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw made the 2020/21 XI after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finished second behind Manchester City.Paul Pogba made the XI in 2019 – even though United finished sixth.David de Gea was often their saving grace, featuring as the No1 goalkeeper for four consecutive years between 2015-2018.This time round the PFA Team of the Year features five Arsenal players and four City stars.Most read in FootballThe 2023/24 Premier League Team of the YearFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal loanee David Raya – who joined on a permanent basis from Brentford this summer- edged out Alisson to a spot between the sticks.While William Saliba, Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel and Kyle Walker made up a back line of zero City representatives for the first time since 2020.Arsenal vs Wolves: Player RatingsRodri was named in the heart of the midfield trio, while Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard also got the nod in the XI.Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Aston Villa’s topscorer Ollie Watkins made up the front three.The last time United went two seasons without a player featuring in the best starting XI was between 1986-87 and 1987-88. But it did happen THREE times in a row between 1979 – 1980, when Liverpool and Arsenal were dominating the league.Arsenal stars dominated the starting XIGianfranco Zola presents Cole Palmer with his PFA Young Player of the Year trophyCredit: PA More

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      Norwich identify Jonathan Rowe transfer replacement with ace set to become Mason Greenwood’s strike partner at Marseille

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      NORWICH are eyeing Grenoble ace Lenny Joseph as a potential replacement for Jonathan Rowe who could be on his way to Marseille.Rowe, 21, is the latest player from English football to be targeted by L’OM, who have already signed Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Ismael Kone from Manchester United, Tottenham and Watford respectively.Norwich ace Jonathan Rowe is strongly linked with a move to MarseilleCredit: PANorwich have identified Grenoble ace Lenny Joseph as a potential replacement for RoweCredit: AlamyThe French giants were also keen on Arsenal ace Eddie Nketiah but a deal didn’t work out and the club instead got Elye Wahi from Lens.SunSport understand negotiations between Marseille and Norwich are at an “advanced” stage.Sources also suggest the Canaries are “anticipating” Rowe’s exit to France.Thus, the winger could link up with former Manchester United player Greenwood in Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline at the Velodrome.Read More on FootballHowever, a deal has yet to be reached between the two sides for the England Under-21 international.Nevertheless, Norwich are thinking ahead and are looking at potential alternatives to help in their bid to gain promotion back to the Premier League.The Championship outfit are looking at Joseph, 23, who amassed four goals and six assists in 39 appearances with Grenoble last season.The winger started this campaign on the right foot as he scored in the Ligue 2 outfit’s first match against Stade Lavallois and helped them win 2-1 on Friday.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, Norwich are facing competition from Championship rivals Bristol City who are also keeping tabs on the Frenchman.Rowe joined the Canaries’ academy in 2014 at the tender age of 11 years old.Delia Smith gives up control of Norwich City after 27 years and legendary cook won’t receive a penny from saleThe forward earned promotion to the senior squad in 2021 and quickly rose through the ranks.Rowe shone bright last season as he amassed a stunning total of 13 goals and four assists in 38 appearances.That is despite an injury that kept him sidelined for two months. More

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      Seven Man Utd stars that could still leave this summer including Scott McTominay and £350k-a-week flop Casemiro

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      SEVEN Manchester United players could still leave before the end of the month.The transfer window closes on August 30 and Erik ten Hag’s men have already offloaded a number of individuals this summer.Erik ten Hag could still say goodbye to a host of players before the end of the windowCredit: PAThey have included Mason Greenwood, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Willy Kambwala and Donny van de Beek.Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial and Brandon Williams were also among those to depart at the end of their contracts.Yet with incoming transfers such as Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui, Man Utd are still looking to trim their squad in the coming days.SunSport has taken a look at seven players who could be saying farewell to Old Trafford and bring in more than £100million in the process.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLScott McTominay – £35mMan Utd are understood to be holding out for £35m for Scotland international and academy product Scott McTominay.He is receiving interest from three Premier League clubs – Fulham, Crystal Palace and Brighton.Serie A giants Napoli are also keeping tabs on the midfielder – who scored 10 goals last season.Scott McTominay could be set to leaving in the coming daysCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen – £5mChristian Eriksen is reportedly available for a cut price of just £5m.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Red Devils are keen to get his £150,000-a-week wages off their books.He was linked with a return to Ajax at the end of last season.Christian Eriksen is thought to be available for a cut priceCredit: GettyFans convinced Van Nistelrooy will succeed Ten Hag as Man Utd manager after spotting what he did at end of Fulham clash Victor Lindelof – £13mFiorentina are interested in Swedish centre-back Victor Lindelof – who has now been at Man Utd for seven years.The arrivals of Yoro and De Ligt have knocked him further down the pecking order and Lindelof’s exit is understood to be a welcome resolution for all parties.Victor Lindelof has been linked with a transfer away for some timeCredit: AlamyHannibal Mejbri – LoanHannibal Mejbri could be set for a loan move to Scottish giants Rangers.The Tunisian international, who is also a target for Copenhagen, caught the attention of Gers boss Philippe Clement during a pre-season friendly between Man Utd and the Glasgow outfit.Clement is said to have made Hannibal a “priority” as the end of the window draws closer.Hannibal Mejbri’s lack of game time could finally see him force his way outCredit: ReutersJadon Sancho – £35mJadon Sancho returned to Man Utd from his Borussia Dortmund loan and is believed to have reconciled with Ten Hag following their spat last season.However, he is still being linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer.Sensational reports in Germany earlier this month claimed Chelsea are interested in acquiring him – with the fee thought to be in the region of £35m.Jadon Sancho remains on the periphery of Erik ten Hag’s squadCredit: GettyFacundo Pellistri – £9mFacundo Pellistri may finally get his permanent move away from Man Utd.After two loan spells at Alaves and another with Granada, he is receiving interest from Greek side Panathinaikos.Pellistri has featured just 25 times for the Red Devils since joining for £9m four years ago.Facundo Pellistri is another who could be on the way outCredit: GettyCasemiro – £17mCasemiro, who earns £350,000 per week, was linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe former Real Madrid man, who joined for £60m in 2022, did start the 1-0 win over Fulham on Friday.But Man Utd could still look to cash in if the right offer comes in from the Middle East.Casemiro is receiving interest from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd hit with fresh injury blow as star’s stunning Wag shows picture of defender hobbling in CRUTCHES

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s injury woes have deepened thanks to Victor Lindelof.The Red Devils are already in the midst of a defensive crisis thanks to injuries to Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and newboy Leny Yoro.Erik ten Hag is currently managing a defensive crisisCredit: REXVictor Lindelof is the latest Red Devil in the treatment roomCredit: GETTYLindelof’s wife, Maja, posted a video of him hobbling on crutchesCredit: INSTAGRAM@MAJANILSSONLINDELOFVictor and Maja have been married for five yearsCredit: VOGUE SCANDINAVIANBut Lindelof’s name has been added to the list of the walking wounded at Old Trafford.The centre-back’s wife, Maja Nilsson, shared a video of her crocked hubby using crutches on her Instagram story.Her caption emblazoned across the image read: “Doing everything in slow motion these days.”United have yet to give any indication as to what injury Lindelof is suffering from.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe Sweden defender was, however, blighted by hamstring and groin injuries last season – in which he missed 22 matches for club and country.Lindelof’s injury has somewhat been offset by the summer arrivals of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.United kicked off the new Premier League season on Friday night with a 1-0 win over Fulham.An 87th-minute winner from £36.5million signing Joshua Zirkzee got the Red Devils up and running for the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMan Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine… but Mount and Amad struggleDEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…Andre Onana – 6Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.Noussair Mazraoui – 7A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.Harry Maguire – 7Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?Lisandro Martinez – 6Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.Casemiro – 7Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.Kobbie Mainoo – 8So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.Mason Mount – 5So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.Amad Diallo – 5Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.Marcus Rashford – 6Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.Bruno Fernandes – 7Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.SubsAlejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to doJonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5Manager Erik ten Hag said: “It’s just [the] first game. But it’s good to strengthen the belief, confidence in the team.”But it’s not only the win but also the performance that’s OK.Fans stunned by ‘insane’ giant screens in bar showing Man Utd game and ask ‘are you sure you’re not in Old Trafford'”And, I have seen many spaces where we can, and where we have to, improve.”But that’s normal, first game of the season.” More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal blow as Victor Osimhen ‘chooses next team’ and will wait until end of transfer window for dream move

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN is tipped to reject Chelsea and Arsenal – so he can wait up to two weeks for his dream move.The Napoli striker has a £100million-plus release clause in a contract expiring in June 2026.Napoli main man Victor Osimhen could be off and running at the end of the season, but maybe not to the Premier LeagueCredit: RexAnd Premier League giants have shown the strongest interest in the Nigerian over the past two seasons.Manchester United were linked with the 25-year-old at one stage.But Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their hunt over the summer.And it’s claimed the battle for his signature is now between just three clubs – Chelsea, Arsenal and the French giants.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg believes PSG would have to offload a big-name attacker before they could lure Osimhen.Portugal star Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani are the two main players on that list.And Plettenberg reckons Osimhen has not only set his heart on joining PSG, he is also prepared to hold on until the eleventh hour of the transfer window to seal a deal.Chelsea’s faltering hopes to sign the goal-getter have been matched by their frustration at failing to permanently move out 31-year-old frontman Romelu Lukaku.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd whatever happens, Osimhen is said to be determined to leave Napoli.The ex-Lille ace might fancy the idea of succeeding Kylian Mbappe as PSG’s main man.SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesMbappe netted emphatically on his Real Madrid debut on Wednesday as the Spaniards won the Uefa Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta.Osimhen notched 41 goals in 57 matches over the last two seasons in Serie A.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Man Utd new-boy Joshua Zirkzee branded ‘class act’ after incredible gesture to fans following last-minute debut heroics

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      MANCHESTER UNITED new-boy Joshua Zirkzee was branded “pure class” after staying behind to meet his new adoring fans outside Old Trafford.The Red Devils’ new striker bagged the decisive goal on his debut as the home side claimed a late 1-0 victory over Fulham in their season opener.Joshua Zirkzee was branded a ‘class act’ after scoring on his debutThe Dutchman devoted time to sign autographs for fans outside Old TraffordZirkzee rose from the bench to score the decisive goal, from fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho’s curling cross with three minutes of normal time remaining.And after the nervy finish, the Netherlands international managed to warm hearts.In live Sky footage the 23-year-old could be seen greeting a group of excitable United fans waiting outside the ground to meet their hero.He smiled for selfies and signed autographs for everyone waiting.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSZirkzee, decked out in his United tracksuit, was happy to talk and engage with the adoring fans before heading to his car.And the superb gesture went down well online too.One fan wrote: “He has won the hearts of United fans everywhere.”A second said: “Class on and off the pitch! What a way to start his journey with the supporters.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother replied: “Good on him, and that’s great to see.”A fourth commented: “Class act.”Player Ratings: Manchester United vs FulhamA fifth typed: “That’s how you win over fans!”On the pitch, Zirkzee couldn’t contain his elation after scoring the winner in an otherwise stale United team performance.The Dutch star said: “To win here in my first home game and to grab a goal, it couldn’t be better.”I’ve been told scoring at the Stretford End is one of the best feelings at United. “I’m so thankful and blessed I could experience it in my first game. It’s an amazing feeling. I’m pinching myself.”At the end of the day we got the win, that’s all we wanted. I can’t really explain the feeling, it’s just very nice. “I feel very warm here. It’s a great team. We want to achieve something great. It’s been amazing, it’s been a dream actually.”Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine… but Mount and Amad struggleDEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…Andre Onana – 6Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.Noussair Mazraoui – 7A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.Harry Maguire – 7Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?Lisandro Martinez – 6Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.Casemiro – 7Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.Kobbie Mainoo – 8So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.Mason Mount – 5So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.Amad Diallo – 5Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.Marcus Rashford – 6Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.Bruno Fernandes – 7Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.SubsAlejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to doJonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5 More