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      Arsenal suffer transfer blow as Benjamin Sesko ‘decides to STAY at RB Leipzig with gentlemen’s agreement in place’

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      ARSENAL have been dealt a huge transfer blow after it was firstly claimed that they “held the upper hand” in the chase for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. The 21-year-old Slovenian striker is currently preparing to face England in the Euro 2024 group stages.Arsenal are allegedly in pole position to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin SeskoCredit: GettyHe has a host of top clubs chasing his services after he fired 23 goals for club and country last term.A report emerged last week that three of the Premier League’s biggest teams are battling it out for the signature of the Bundesliga ace this summer.Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all determined to strengthen their front line before the start of next term.They all want Sesko – who has a release clause of £55.3m – while Newcastle have also joined the long-list of admirers.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut one giant appears to be leading the chase.The NY Times states that “the feeling among those interested parties” is “that Arsenal are in pole position” to sign him.The chasing pack “would like clarity on the situation” before the European Championship begins on Friday.However, even though they know that his price tag will not be inflated should he have a golden summer for Slovenia in Germany due to the release clause, no-one wants any potential deal to drag on.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd that could be good news for Arsenal.There is a belief among the English clubs that Mikel Arteta’s men allegedly “hold the upper hand because they can offer Champions League football and stability”.How Arsenal’s 180-page dossiers on transfer targets have led to outstanding recruitmentThey are two things he and his camp feel are “lacking at Chelsea and United”.But “there is a very real possibility Sesko will opt to stay at Leipzig”.And this fresh report claims that “is more of a threat to Arsenal’s hopes than him electing to move elsewhere in the Premier League”.Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has added more weight to that claim by stating that the player will be going nowhere.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      He wrote on X: “Benjamin Sesko has decided to STAY at RB Leipzig and sign new contract on improved terms!“Decision made for talented striker, similar to what Haaland decided back in the days at BVB.“Sesko will stay at Leipzig with a new gentlemen agreement for future exit.”Sesko signed for Red Bull Salzburg in Austria back in 2019 as a 16-year-old from Domzale in his homeland.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter spending two years on loan at their reserve team in the second tier, he went on to score 21 times for the first-team.That led to him joining Salzburg’s sister club RB Leipzig on a five-year contract in 2022.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Tottenham flop who broke Man Utd hearts left unemployed at 35 after release from club with immediate effect

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      FORMER Tottenham star Etienne Capoue is now unemployed after being released from Villarreal.The 35-year-old won Man of the Match when Villarreal beat Manchester United in a historic penalty shootout in the 2021 Europa League final.Etienne Capoue leaves Villarreal as a free agentCredit: Getty – PoolHe played a huge part in defeating Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League finalCredit: ReutersOnce upon a time, the defensive midfielder was one of the most sought after stars in Europe.After five impressive years at French side Toulouse, it was Spurs that nabbed him for £9m in 2013.After moving to Villarreal in 2021 , he was the star man in the club’s 11-10 penalty shootout Europa League final victory over Man Utd, where David De Gea was the only player to miss his spot kick.The win delivered Villarreal their first major trophy in club history, and Unai Emery his fourth Europa League title.read more football newsBut now Capoue is on the lookout for a new club after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed he was leaving the La Liga club.Capoue leaves as a free agent with his current contract expiring on June 30.Capoue’s letter to fans read: “Farewells are never easy. And even less so when you say goodbye to a club where you have been so happy for three and half years and experienced some great moments.”I have experienced some unforgettable moments at this club. I will never forget the night of May 26 2021 in Gdansk. I am proud to be part of the group that won the Europa League.”Most read in FootballCapoue is a free agent after his Villarreal contract expiredCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spurs flop played 148 times for Villarreal, scoring 12 and providing nine assists in that time.Capoue dropped down the pecking order after the arrival of then manager Quique Setien in the 2022/2023 season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseCapoue joins Liverpool’s legendary goalkeeper Pepe Reina in leaving Villarreal.Meanwhile Capoue ultimately failed to reach his potential when he joined Tottenham, scoring just twice and providing two assists in 36 matches.He went on to have five Premier League seasons with Watford after the Hornets paid a then club record £6.3m for him.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Thomas Tuchel does not want Man Utd job after talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Ten Hag’s future thrown into further chaos

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      THOMAS TUCHEL does not want the Manchester United job and told them he plans to take a break from football.The former Chelsea boss has held two meetings with Red Devils owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in recent weeks.Thomas Tuchel has does not want the Manchester United jobCredit: GEttyThe German had meetings with Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: AlamyErik ten Hag’s future is uncertainCredit: AlamyUnited had made Tuchel their number one target as Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford looked increasingly uncertain.However after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer, Tuchel has now indicated he needs some time away from management.And that takes him out of the running to take over should ten Hag be relieved of his duties by the new minority owners.He outlined how he would address the various issues that have hit United in recent months – including how to get the best out of Jadon Sancho.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt is also understood he used his former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as an example how he can bring the best out of players.Ten Hag delivered silverware for the second successive year as he led United to a shock FA Cup final win over rivals City.However more than two weeks later there has been no decision made about his future – with Ineos carrying out a review of the season.They will not be involved in the Champions League in the 2024/5 campaign after a disappointing eighth-place finish.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, the Dutch boss had to contend with a crippling injury list for much of the season – meaning there were some mitigating circumstances.Ratcliffe is aware ten Hag still has plenty of support from the fans – and must decide whether he could prosper in the new look structure which is being put in place at the club.Erik ten Hag’s record as Man Utd bossThe feeling is that a final decision over whether to stick with Ten Hag or appoint a new manager will be made this week.England boss Gareth Southgate is another possible replacement – but he is now tied up on the Three Lions Euro 2024 campaign.Graham Potter is another name that has been tipped with the position at Old Trafford.The former Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion manager has been out of work since being sacked last season.Ratcliffe is said to be a big fan of the Englishman and reportedly tried to hire him for Nice.It’s starting to look like Sir Jim Ratcliffe doesn’t know what he’s doingBy Neil Custis
      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE looked more than a little shame-faced when he headed into Manchester United’s dressing room to congratulate his FA Cup winners.
      The plan had already been hatched ahead of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Manchester City . . .  and this was all rather awkward.
      It was a stunning performance from Ten Hag’s troops and United’s triumph over a team widely regarded as the best in the world will live long in the memory.
      It was also a personal triumph for the unassuming guy who had arrived at Old Trafford full of life and ideas to make United better — which in many ways he has.
      Having been dealt a dreadful hand with injuries in his second season, he tried to explain to Ratcliffe and his team just how much this has affected performances.
      But it seems Sir Jim hasn’t listened. Nor has he taken notice of the way Ten Hag  has carefully brought Saturday’s scorers  Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo into the first team — with spectacular results.
      Ratcliffe has fired out emails criticising  the state of an office, called the club museum ‘crap’ and withdrew travel and lunch benefits for United staff on FA Cup  final day to cut costs.
      There is early proof the new men overseeing United’s football department do not know what they are doing, not least in the way they deal with people . . .  including the most important one of all — the manager.
      Ratcliffe and his team seem to have  spoken to anyone able to set up Subbuteo.
      And everyone they have spoken to believes they have got the job.
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      Fenerbahce enter race to sign £50MILLION Mason Greenwood from Man Utd – but he doesn’t fancy working with Jose Mourinho

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      TURKISH club Fenerbahce are plotting to enter the race to sign Mason Greenwood — but he is not keen on working with Jose Mourinho.Manchester United striker Greenwood’s future is up in the air after his loan deal at Spanish club Getafe expired.Mason Greenwood is peaked the interest of FenerbahceCredit: GettyBut he reportedly does not want to work with new boss Jose MourinhoCredit: GettySeveral unnamed Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in signing the £75,000-a-week striker.Along with a series of foreign clubs including Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Napoli and Juventus.And just days after his former Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho took over as manager, Fenerbahce entered the race to sign the controversial centre forward, who could be allowed to leave United for a bid of around £50m.A source said: “Fenerbahce are interested in Mason, They know he is a quality player and believe that having Mourinho as manager could be an attractive proposition for him.”read more football newsMourinho has previously worked with Greenwood after giving him a chance during his time as Old Trafford manager.In 2018 the 61-year-old Portuguese picked the then 16-year-old for the club’s pre-season US tour.Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has told how Mourinho identified Greenwood as a future first-team star when he was just 15.Butt, who was working for United’s academy when Mourinho was United boss between 2016 and 2018, said: “He asked, ‘Who is this kid Greenwood?’ when Mason was 15.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“He said ‘bring him to train with us’, and I said, ‘We can’t, because he’s at school.”Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations of attempted rape and assault.Mason Greenwood set to leave Man Utd as Getafe give transfer updateProsecutors later dropped all charges.A club internal review followed and United bosses ruled that Greenwood should ply his trade away from Old Trafford.He then joined Spanish club Getafe last September on a season-long loan, where he won player of the season after returning ten goals and six assists in 36 appearances.United’s new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe opened the door earlier this season to bring the troubled star back, saying the club needed to make a “fresh decision”.Greenwood, 22, remains on United’s list of retained players and his contract at Old Trafford runs until 2025, with the club having the option to extend it by another 12 months. More

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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand reveals he could have been professional DANCER but chose football instead

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      RIO FERDINAND has revealed the amazing gift that could have kept him on his toes even more than waltzing football icons like Lionel Messi did.The Manchester United legend chose the Theatre of Dreams over the Theatre of Streams – well, Swan Lake – despite being a ballet prodigy.Rio Ferdinand is now doing punditry instead of pirouettesCredit: RexFerdinand got a lift-off with the Red Devils, her with Diego Forlan and Rio Ferdinand, but could have been thrown into a whirl via balletCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe former England defender was known for his grace carrying the ball out from the back.But he could have been famed for his elegance carrying his feet high – had he accepted a rare dancing scholarship.Ferdy ended up with 81 caps, plus six Premier League titles and one Champions League success in 12 years with United.Now he’s explained a background with hints of Billy Elliott, the fictional kid from the same-named movie who became a ballet star.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLFerdinand, 45, told the Guardian: “I was given a scholarship to the Central School of Ballet, which was a big thing for a boy from a council estate in south London. “I had an amazing time, but it got to the point where I’d have to go every single day to be able to audition for bigger productions. “It was my decision to come away from it and choose football.”The ex-West Ham ace is skilled at other sports, too, notably table tennis.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd he also stepped into ring for emotional well-being a few years ago.The TV pundit said: “I took up boxing for my mental health. Rio Ferdinand fears Marcus Rashford will need to leave Man Utd as he warns struggling star has brutal decision to make “I needed to find something to take my mind off a personal situation that was happening at the time.  “People said I was mad. I was training obsessively five or six times a week, sparring with Olympic fighters. “But he reckons it was a “blessing in disguise” when boxing chiefs turned him down for a fight licence.Yet choosing to fling his fists up to spar rather than fling his legs up to the ballet barre still seems less of a… twist!PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Inside Kylian Mbappe’s private suite at Real Madrid training ground with fingerprint scanner and huge balcony

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE’S eyes have been opened to the luxuries enjoyed by Real Madrid stars.The former Paris-Saint Germain winger was gifted with his own stunning private suite with a lavish balcony at Madrid’s £100million training base.Kylian Mbappe has been gifted with his very own private suiteCredit: Real MadridEvery player has their own stunning suiteCredit: Real MadridThe bed is fitted with Real Madrid crested pillowsCredit: Real MadridA luxuriant en-suite is among the facilities on handCredit: Real MadridAs well as a HUGE modern balconyCredit: Real MadridMbappe, 25, joined Los Blancos as a free agent last week, in what many consider the ‘most expensive free transfer in football history’.And now he has discovered that no expense is spared for players who wear the Madrid shirt, after being introduced to his very own private room.The video released by Spanish TV channel Conexion Deportiva shows that Mbappe’s name has been nailed to the door of his exclusive digs.Each room is only accessible by the fingerprint of that specific player, with an immense balcony overlooking the impressive training pitches.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSJust like a five-star hotel, Mbappe’s en-suite is larger than most flats. The hallway walls are covered in white gloss with luminous club crests, before you get to French World Cup winner’s room 103.The building boasts an indoor swimming pool, games room, cinema and 57 individual bedrooms across an area of more than 7,800 squared metres.The Valdebebas Park facilities were opened in 2005 and cost an estimated £100million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMbappe was reportedly allocated the room which was previously occupied by legendary German midfielder Toni Kroos.The suite emptied quite recently when Kroos, 34, left the club last week, having announced his retirement from football.Play Home Games and guess which sporting icon lived in this dream mansionMbappe ended his career at Paris Saint-Germain by lifting the Coupe de France trophy a few weeks ago.Before announcing his move to the former club of his favourite player, Cristiano Ronaldo.He expressed his excitement about joining Madrid on social media and even received words of support from Ronaldo himself.Fans joked that after Ronaldo had left Madrid’s stunning training base for Juventus, he was forced to suffer with Manchester United’s ancient facilities when he re-joined in 2021.After seeing the video, one Man Utd fan account wrote: “Wow. We’re sorry Ronaldo.”Another said: “Now I understand why Ronaldo was complaining about Man Utd’s leaking roof.”Mbappe joins the 15-time European cup winners after a six-year spell with PSG in which he scored 256 goals in 308 appearances.The French midfielder penned a five-year contract with Madrid that will see him take a whopping £51MILLION pay cut to join.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s believed that the star was earning a whopping £63.9m per year during his final season in Paris with an annual £25.6m signing-on-bonus too.While his new deal in the Spanish capital will see him earn a comparatively measly £12.8m per year deal after tax.Mbappe joined Real Madrid as a free agentCredit: AFP More

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks with Premier League club as ex-Man Utd boss edges closer to sensational return

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER could be set for a sensational Premier League return as Leicester City’s new boss.SunSport can reveal the Foxes have been in contact with the former Manchester United manager as they draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace Enzo Maresca.Solskjaer is in line for his first managerial job since he was sacked by Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPEnzo Maresca has taken over at ChelseaCredit: GettyAnd Solskjaer has confirmed he is keen to take on the challenge of keeping the Championship winners in the Premier Division.The Manchester United legend is highly rated by Leicester City chairman Top Srivaddhanaprabha and narrowly missed out on the job last summer, when he was edged out by Enzo Maresca.Since then the Old Trafford legend has turned down several managerial offers – both at club and international level – after being sacked by United in November 2021.Solskjaer took over the Old Trafford hotseat from Jose Mourinho on a caretaker basis in December 2018 and was confirmed as United’s permanent boss in March after leading United to 14 wins in his first 19 matches.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSUnited finished third in Solskjaer’s first full season and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Europa League.The following season the Reds finished runners-up to Manchester City – United’s first back-to-back top four finish since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement – and lost 11-10 on penalties to Unai Emery’s Villarreal in the Europa League final.Despite being rewarded with a three-year-extension to his contract, Solskjaer was axed in November in his third and final season, with United seventh in the Prem.He was linked with the Canada head coach’s role before Jesse Marsch was appointed last month.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSOle Gunnar Solskjaer managerial record
      Man Utd 2018-2021
      Games: 168 W:91 D:37 L:40
      Molde 2015-2018
      Games 118 W:66 D:19 L:33
      Cardiff
      Games:30 W:9 D:5 L:16
      Molde 2010-2014
      Games 126 W:69 D:26 L:31

      But the 51-year-old is now itching to return to club management after being narrowly pipped by former Rangers boss Giovanni Van Bronckhorst for the Besiktas job earlier this week.Leicester have turned their attention to Solskjaer after another contender, Maurizio Sarri, made it clear he wasn’t interested in the job.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits biggest Man Utd transfer regrets including England star who was ‘in the building’ However Solskjaer is desperate for another crack at managing in the Premier League and wouldn’t be put off by Leicester’s potential points deduction for breaching PSR rules. More

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      I fought to keep Sir Alex Ferguson as I knew he’d deliver… but Erik ten Hag is just NOT good enough for Man Utd

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      A MAN who fought tooth and nail to keep Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 1990 is adamant that Erik ten Hag is just not good enough for the club.When it comes to characters in the beautiful game, you would struggle to find one as charismatic and even as visionary as Michael Knighton.An ex-Man Utd chief insists Erik ten Hag is ‘not good enough’ for the clubCredit: AlamyEx-director Michael Knighton was a huge supporter of Alex Ferguson in the hard daysCredit: GettyThe 72-year-old is a successful artist these days but he showed his physical footballing talents with his infamous ball-juggling on the pitch at Old Trafford in August 1989 as he looked set to buy United.Unfortunately, his daring £10m takeover collapsed after backers pulled out but instead he made part of the club’s board.He stayed there for several years, providing a blueprint to help transform the club from a loss-making enterprise into one of, if not the, biggest club on the planet.Knighton, who has previously gone on record to explain how he fought to try and save Fergie around the period when United were close to sacking the Scot in 1990, would go on to achieve his dream of owning a football club later in the 1990s.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe bought lower league Carlisle United, who reached Wembley twice under his stewardship.But his beloved United were not far from his thoughts – especially the future of their current manager – as he spoke to Sun Sport at this week’s launch of the Pakistan Football League.Dutchman Ten Hag lifted the League Cup in his first season in charge and followed that up with FA Cup glory last month but led United to their worst-ever Premier League finish.Red Devils chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe has still not confirmed whether or not he is staying as manager as speculation that he will be sacked continues.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut Knighton has no doubts about what needs to be done as he told Sun Sport: “Erik ten Hag is in a very difficult position. He was incredibly lucky to win the FA Cup. “Not in the final, but Coventry City were the better team in the semi- to come back from 3-0 down and then they scored a brilliant goal in the last-minute of extra time which was not given by VAR due to a big toe. Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag savages Bruno Fernandes with joke about captain during boozy FA Cup celebration“They were much the better team – no question – they should have been in the final.“He’s very lucky. He’s not right for Manchester United. I don’t mean any disrespect to the man, but he’s not right for Manchester United. My prediction is that he will go.”But one man Knighton has every confidence in his Ratcliffe.He said: “He is the right man. 100 per cent he is the right man.“I have never criticised an owner until the European Super League. Being one myself at Carlisle United, that wonderful little club, I’ve never criticised owners on principle as I know how difficult it is.“But the European Super League was the final straw for me regarding Manchester United.Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd recordHere is a look at Erik ten Hag’s record in charge of Manchester United.
      Games: 114
      Wins: 68
      Draws: 15
      Losses: 31
      Goals scored: 207
      Goals conceded: 156
      Points per game: 1.92
      Honours: EFL Cup x1 (2023), FA Cup x1 (2024)

      “I was asked to go public and I did, I flushed Jim Ratcliffe out and said: ‘I don’t have the money, I can’t afford what the Glazers want but you have.’“I did an interview and the very next day he came out and declared he was here and wanted to buy Manchester United.”Knighton’s love for the beautiful game and knowledge on how to market it is now being sought nearly 4,000 miles.This week he was part of an international delegation that included officials from clubs across the globe for the official launch of the PFL, which was led by England legend Michael Owen.The PFL is an eight-team league that will take place in November this year and is the first-ever franchise-based competition in the South Asian nation.It is being organised by the PFL UK Holdings, led by its chairman Farhan Junejo and president and CEO Ahmer Kunwar, and they were both keen to listen and learn from one of the most notable football entrepreneurs of his generation while he was in Pakistan.On why he had travelled across the world to be there, he explained: “I met Ahmer through a mutual friend and we talked on the telephone and he came straight up to my art studio from London.“We just talked and talked and he told me about the plans and he just said: ‘Michael, I’d love you to come and be involved.’ It was as simple as that.“As everyone knows, I’m passionate about football and always have been, and I was so impressed with his vision.Michael Knighton’s love for the club was on display in Pakistan this weekCredit: PAHe insists Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ‘100 per cent’ the man to turn Utd aroundCredit: Alamy“It was so similar to mine 35-odd years ago for Manchester United. People forget that Manchester United never made any money, they had just announced losses of £1.3m.“I remember the guys in your profession at my very press conference, when I called Manchester United a brand and said that it was a product worldwide, I was slaughtered.‘Who is this guy, he’s called Manchester United a brand, he’s called them a product.’ “I told them that the game was about to change for all-time and to read my blueprint, which is what I gave to Manchester United.“In it it said that the TV rights were worth half a billion, not £3m. “Dear old Robert Maxwell, who owned the Daily Mirror, called me Walter Mitty, an idiot and a lot more unpleasant things.“Fortunately, everybody understands now that this is the greatest sport in the world, they are all brands and it is common terminology now.“And my job was to make Manchester United the greatest brand in the world and it still is the greatest brand.“Munich, George Best, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Sir Matt Busby were all ingredients – what it didn’t have were all the things in my blueprint.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I said we need to have our own TV channel, travel agency, credit card, they thought I was an idiot but I told them to trust me and that it would happen.“It’s not a millionaires game, I was modest wealthy guy, it’s a billionaire game. They all thought I was being ridiculous.”Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.
      5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023
      The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.
      4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023
      It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.
      3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022
      Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.
      2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024
      The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.
      1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023
      Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More