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      All this week’s red-hot transfer exclusives from SunSport’s man in the know including Liverpool’s shock goalkeeper swoop

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      SUNSPORT’S Alan Nixon is the Boss of Goss.Check out this week’s red-hot transfer whispers from our man in the know…Everton are keen on Maxime Esteve from Burnley if they lose Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: RexMAX EFFORTEVERTON want Burnley’s centre-half Maxime Esteve — but will need to sell Jarrad Branthwaite.French defender Esteve will be a big target for many clubs in the summer, whether Scott Parker’s side go up or not.But the 22-year-old is rated in the £30million-plus class so David Moyes may need to balance their books.Everton accept that Branthwaite, 22, will likely leave for financial fair play reasons this summer — but a £60m pricetag will fund two or three signings.Everton are eyeing Rotherham teenager Harrison Duncan as one for the future.Millers boss Steve Evans has had the 16-year-old centre-back on the bench in League One and he started in the EFL Trophy against Newcastle in October.Toffees are keen to have a close look at the defender, who is in the John Stones mould.And they may ask for him to spend some time with them.Duncan has an amazing record at youth level, scoring 11 goals this season.Declan Rice’s cringeworthy Valentine’s Day pick-up lines re-emerge in incredible video years before Arsenal transfer KOP SHOP FOR KOBELLIVERPOOL are taking a shock interest in Borussia Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel.Kop spies are hot on the trail of the Swiss international, 27, ahead of a summer move.The Reds fear Alisson Becker will be tempted to leave Anfield by a lucrative deal.They already signed Giorgi Mamardashvili, who arrives in July, but the Georgian has been in below average form for struggling Valencia in LaLiga.He is still due to come but may not be first choice.There will have to be a decision on Kobel soon as Chelsea and Barcelona have shortlisted him for a move too.Liverpool are looking at Dortmund keeper Gregor KobelCredit: GettyFOXES OSO KEENLEICESTER hope to make a £10million bid for red-hot Chile winger Dario Osorio.The Foxes have tracked the international’s progress at Danish side Midtjylland and a work permit will not be an issue.Osorio, 21, joined from Universidad de Chile in 2023 and fancies bigger things — with the Prem in his sights.Leicester will still have a crack even if they do not stay up.Dario Osorio is a target for LeicesterCredit: AFPDERRY WELLCHELSEA  have  their  eyes  on   controversially raiding Crystal Palace for young winger Jesse Derry.Derry can operate on either side and has been with the Eagles since he was a kid — his dad Shaun played and worked there.But Derry Jr, 17, is out of contract in the summer — and Palace will only get minimal training compensation.The Blues also signed Reggie Watson, son of Palace old boy Ben, when he was 14.YOU WAT?BRIGHTON plan to offer LESS for winger Tommy Watson at Sunderland.Albion’s £8.5million-plus-extras January bid for Watson, 18, was turned down.A smaller summer offer will follow as they are out of the frantic market.And Watson may not even get a game to up his value.WHICH top manager is giving all his players major concerns about his well-being?The gaffer has been around for years but his team are now concerned he starts sentences but does not then complete them.The situation is a bit more serious than just dressing-room banter and nobody is laughing.Some have known the chief for years — and are feeling on edge about it.WELL-WARNEPAUL WARNE will be top of the list at Rotherham if manager Steve Evans cannot turn round their League One season.Warne, 51, is still admired by the Millers from his previous spell in charge and knows the club inside out.His reputation has not been hurt by his Derby spell.WELL INLEYTON ORIENT have put a £250,000 pricetag on the head of their manager Richie Wellens.Wellens, 44, is on the shortlist to take over at managerless Blackburn.He has caught the eye during Orient’s surprise League One play-off bid this seasonJohn Eustace quit Ewood Park for Derby last week.And Rovers are due to meet candidates this week, including Gary O’Neil and some foreign hopefuls.Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens is wanted by BlackburnCredit: RexBrighton are looking for a permanent home for Valentin BarcoCredit: GettyVALENTIN’S DAYBRIGHTON will sell Argentinian left-back Valentin Barco for the right price.Barco, 20, cost £7.8million from Boca Juniors in January 2024 but has failed to reach the levels wanted.The wing-back spent the first half of this season on loan in LaLiga at Sevilla.But he is now in the shop window with French club Strasbourg.And the Seagulls are attempting to find him a permanent home.SHOR THINGHUDDERSFIELD are keen to move for teenage midfielder Jackson Shorrocks.The Blackburn academy youngster captains Rovers’ under-18 side but has been told he can leave Ewood Park.And the Terriers will be first to have a look. More

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      Marcus Rashford still hopes to seal Barcelona transfer next summer despite Aston Villa having permanent deal option

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has not given up hope on his dream move to Spain — despite Barcelona sporting director Deco saying this week the giants were not ‘desperate’ to sign him.Rashford made a deadline-day loan move from Manchester United to Aston Villa in search of regular football when boss Ruben Amorim left him out in the cold after a bust-up.Marcus Rashford still dreams of Barcelona despite his Aston Villa loan moveCredit: AlamyThe 27-year-old said he expected to leave his boyhood club after being dropped from the squad in December for the Manchester derby.His brothers — who act as his agents — held talks with several European clubs including Barca.But the Catalans failed to push for a deal, leaving Rash to join Villa for the rest of the season.Deco said: “It’s true there was talk of Rashford — but we weren’t desperately looking for a player either.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn his welcome interview with the club, Rashford said he was excited by the prospect of playing football again.But he also made clear he did not see his long-term future in the Midlands.That’s despite Villa having a £40million option to buy the player at the end of the loan deal.Rashford said: “Obviously it’s only short term that I’m here but I want to make the most of my time here.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“And the only way to do that is by using my attributes and skill sets to help the team”.Yesterday, against Ipswich, Rashford crashed a free-kick off the bar that was turned in by Ollie Watkins to earn a 1-1 draw.Why Marcus Rashford could be perfect fit for Aston Villa after Man Utd transferA source told The Sun on Sunday he still hopes to go to the Nou Camp.They said: “Marcus is confident that if he rediscovers his form at Villa Park and starts bagging goals, Barcelona will revive their interest, especially as a transfer price has been established.“It’s a huge incentive for him, which is good news for Villa.“Now he just needs to get playing and start scoring.” More

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      Man Utd in travel chaos as train cancellations force squad to take bus and DOUBLE length of journey to Tottenham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were hit with travel chaos ahead of their trip to play Tottenham. United planned on taking a train to the capital on Saturday but were forced into travelling on a coach instead. Ruben Amorim boarding the coach to LondonCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeNoussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee stepping onCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAlejandro Garnacho heads to LondonCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMatthijs de Ligt had a coffee in handCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd had planned to travel by trainCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAccording to the Daily Mail, the train lines were affected by a fault with the signalling system between Rugby and Milton Keynes.Multiple services were either cancelled or severely delayed – meaning United instead took the coach. A train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston usually takes around two and a half hours if running on time. But the same journey by coach can take over four hours. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRuben Amorim and his side were pictured boarding a coach ahead of the team’s overnight stay down south.Matthijs de Ligt had a coffee in hand while Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee were also pictured.United travel to North London – sitting 14th in the league with Spurs one place below – with injury problems too.Amad Diallo could be out for the season with ankle ligament problems. Most read in FootballLisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer are all ruled out.Midfielder trio Mainoo, Ugarte and Collyer all suffered knocks in training this week – leaving Amorim short of options.So Casemiro and Christian Eriksen – formerly of Tottenham – could be brought back into the squad. That is despite the pair only playing a combined 176 minutes since starting alongside each other in the 2-0 loss to Newcastle on December 30.United opted for a coach trip insteadCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeTrain cancellations scuppered their travel plansCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeTheir trip to London doubled in durationCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBruno Fernandes steps out in his carCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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      ‘He’s actually perfect for Man Utd’ – Gary Neville begs Ruben Amorim to re-sign ex-striker to be United’s ‘Divock Origi’

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      GARY NEVILLE urged Ruben Amorim to bring Danny Welbeck back to Manchester United. Welbeck came through United’s academy but left after six seasons in 2014 – scoring 29 goals in 142.Gary Neville urged Ruben Amorim to bring Danny Welbeck back to Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPWelbeck has had a resurgence at BrightonCredit: GettyHe moved to Arsenal – scoring 32 in 126 matches – but joined Watford and later Brighton – where he has had a career resurgence.And at 34, former United captain Neville believes Welbeck is just what Amorim needs after his starring role in Brighton’s 3-0 win over Chelsea. He said on Sky Sports: “He was let go too quickly at United.”If you think about Louis van Gaal, his style of play is very precise, now Danny Welbeck wasn’t precise in his game back then, so he (Van Gaal) just let him go. He didn’t fancy him at all.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”But he’s actually perfect for how Manchester United should play. Threatening space in behind, playing off front players. “This idea that he’s not good enough for Manchester United is absolutely rubbish.”Former United boss Erik ten Hag was said to have been interested in re-signing ex-England international Welbeck. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee instead joined – but Neville believes Welbeck makes an ideal back-up like Divock Origi was at Liverpool.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNeville said: “He’s good enough to be in a pool of three or four strikers at United. “For instance, Liverpool have three, four, five forward players across their forward line. They’re all of differing abilities and different types.’Silence is deafening’ – Man Utd fans ready to protest at Arsenal clash and vow to ‘rise again to defend our club'”Salah’s the stand-out one but you might move back to Gakpo and others who aren’t quite as good as Salah – they all contribute at a certain point in the season. Divock Origi did it at Liverpool.”I’ve seen Nicolas Jackson talked about at Chelsea last season as not being good enough [but] he is good enough to play at Chelsea, maybe if they had another striker up front to take the weight off his shoulders. He would be one of two very good strikers at the club.”We always tag these players with, ‘Oh, he’s not good enough’, but he (Welbeck) is, to be part of a 20-man squad at a top club. He can still play at the top level, he’s destroying defences.”He’s torn Colwill and Chalobah to shreds tonight. That front four, he was part of it – a big part of it.”Welbeck came up through Man Utd’s academyCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdAmorim has been urged to sign WelbeckCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Nightmare fuel’ – Man Utd fans terrified at prospect of Casemiro-Eriksen pivot amid TRIPLE midfield injury blow

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are dreading the prospect of seeing two senior stars starting against Tottenham.Ruben Amorim warned that his side had suffered some setbacks in training this week.Man Utd may be forced to play a midfield pivot of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen against TottenhamCredit: GettyIt comes after a trio of injuries to Man Utd in midfield, including to Kobbie MainooCredit: RexFans were not ecstatic at the prospect of seeing the veterans play against Spurs but tried to see the funny sideCredit: X/@UtdFaithfulsA report from The Athletic has now revealed three of the affected stars are Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer.The trio have been a major part of the Red Devils squad in recent weeks, with Ugarte and Collyer in particular providing much-needed energy in midfield.However, all three are now set to miss Sunday’s trip to Tottenham.Ugarte and Collyer are said to be major doubts for the mid-table clash, while Mainoo is reportedly set to be sidelined for more than a couple of weeks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile club captain Bruno Fernandes has filled in as one of the two pivot players in recent weeks, a lack of options up front may prompt Amorim to play him in the front three.That would leave veteran duo Christian Eriksen and Casemiro as the only two senior midfielders in the squad who can play in the engine room.However, the pair have a combined age of 65, and it has shown this season.The last time the pair started together in the Premier League was in the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle at the end of December.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSince then, Eriksen has played a total of ten minutes off the bench in the league while Casemiro has been a permanent bench-warmer.Reacting to the potential midfield pivot tomorrow, one fan said: “Good heavens what next??? I see Casemiro & Eriksen starting & getting run through like a hot knife through butter.”‘Silence is deafening’ – Man Utd fans ready to protest at Arsenal clash and vow to ‘rise again to defend our club’A second said: “Hopefully we keep possession if not, Spurs will run this Casemiro and Eriksen partnership.”Another fan said: “Hopefully one of Ugarte/Collyer will be alright. Otherwise it’s Casemiro/Eriksen again and we saw what happened vs Newcastle United.”A fourth added: “Casemiro/Eriksen pivot?! We won’t be there!!”A fifth said: “Nightmare fuel.”The injury crisis has also seen Amorim call up a number of stars from the club’s Carrington academy.Jack Moorhouse, 19, is travelling with the first-team squad after an impressive season with the Under-21s. Amorim, 40, personally watched the midfielder during a 5-1 win over Southampton in December, in which the Manchester-born star scored twice.Injuries across the board have seen Amorim promote a number of youngsters into first-team training.Striker Chido Obi and winger James Scanlon were not included with the Under-18 squad on Saturday following their participation in first-team training this week.Asked specifically about 17-year-old Obi, Amorim said: “I don’t want to say names.“We have to be careful on that. We have problems this week, we called some young players to be in our training. We have some data evaluation. He is one of them.”Amorim was forced to name 21-year-old goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk on the Man Utd bench for the first time in the FA Cup triumph over Leicester with both Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton out injured.READ MORE SUN STORIESGraczyk is effectively seventh-choice at Old Trafford, but fifth and eighth-choice players Elyh Harrison and William Murdock have been included in first-team training this week.New arrival Ayden Heaven was also named on the bench after recently signing from Arsenal, while Patrick Dorgu started the game before he was hooked at half-time of the 2-1 win.Ruben Amorim has called up Jack Moorhouse, 19, to the first teamCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘One last dance’ – Cristiano Ronaldo sends Man Utd fans into a transfer frenzy after his jet lands at Manchester Airport

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been sent into a frenzy after spotting Cristiano Ronaldo’s jet in Manchester.Ronaldo’s £61MILLION Bombardier Global Express 6500 jet landed at Manchester Airport this week, causing speculation that the Portuguese superstar could return to his former club once again.Manchester United fans have been sent into a frenzy about Cristiano Ronaldo returning for a third stint at the clubCredit: ReutersRonaldo’s private jet was spotted at Manchester airport, sparking the rumoursCredit: X @manairportRonaldo is always using his incredible plane to fly around the globeCredit: InstagramRonaldo’s wife Georgina Rodriguez is no stranger to jet-setting in the crazy planeCredit: Instagram @georginagioThe jet had a king size bed insideCredit: InstagramA video shared by Manchester Airport’s official X account showed the matte black jet adorned with a silhouette of Ronaldo and his nickname “CR7” on the side of the plane.With United enduring a torrid season that has seen them lose almost half of their Premier League games this season, some fans are hoping that Ronaldo’s jet is a hint that the 40-year-old could be returning to the club for a third time.Ronaldo first joined United in 2003, staying until 2009 when he made a huge switch to Real Madrid.He then returned to Old Trafford for a short stint between 2021 and 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDesperate United fans think that a third spell could be on the cards and have taken to social media to plead with their club legend to bail them out of the bottom half of the table.One wrote: “Bring him back @ManUtd. I’ll drop my agenda”.While another added: “Glazers out, CR7 in.”A third commented: “He is coming for one last dance”.Most read in FootballRonaldo joined United for his first stint in 2003 and left in 2009Credit: GettyHe rejoined the club in 2021, but a sour ending saw his contract terminated in 2022Credit: PABEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd a fourth posted: “Welcome home”.It’s not actually clear if Ronaldo was in Manchester alongside his jet on Friday, but it seems unlikely given that he was playing in Saudi Arabia on the Thursday night during Al-Nassr’s 3-2 win over Al-Ahli.How Sir Alex Ferguson ‘refused to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave stadium until he signed for Man Utd’ While he is also expected to line up for Al-Nassr again on Monday against Iranian side Persepolis in the AFC Champions League.Ronaldo’s current contract with Al-Nassr is set to expire in the summer, however reports have suggested that he has agreed to a one-year extension with the Saudi club.Many United fans may breathe a sigh of relief that Ronaldo is unlikely to rejoin the club, especially given the sour ending to his last stint in Manchester.Ronaldo’s contract with the Red Devils was terminated after a public spat with then-manager Erik ten Hag and an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.Ronaldo’s rollercoaster return to Man UtdBy JOSHUA HALLCristiano Ronaldo returned to the Theatre of Dreams in 2021 after some 12 years away from the club where he first rose to fame.It looked like a fairytale return for one of the games’ greatest ever players, but things soon turned sour at the Manchester club.Ronaldo arrived for less than £20m and walked back into Premier League football like he had never left, netting 18 goals and registering three assists in his first league campaign back.That run saw him top United’s list of scorers for the season thanks to hat-tricks against Spurs and Norwich and a number of crucial last minute goals.But things took a turn in his second season as he fell out of favour after the arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag.Despite his impressive return in the previous season many fans and media outlets were claiming that his overall influence on the team was detrimental to results.Things got even worse when Ronaldo refused to come on against Spurs in October 2022, prompting Ten Hag to drop him from the squad for the following game against Chelsea.While it was also reported that Ronaldo had left Old Trafford early following the interaction with his boss.The final straw was an explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which Ronaldo took aim at Ten Hag, Man Utd’s culture and hinted about a potential exit.That exit shortly followed as Ronaldo saw his contract with Man Utd terminated in November 2022.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner penned a mega money deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, bringing an end to a tumultuous second spell with Man Utd. More

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      ‘Where is Jadon Sancho going?’ – Jamie Carragher fumes at Chelsea loanee as Man Utd fans make brutal ‘freedom’ dig

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has torn into Jadon Sancho for his lack of effort during Chelsea’s humiliating loss at Brighton. The on-loan Man Utd winger replaced the injured Noni Madueke during the first half at the Amex on Friday night.Yankuba Minteh netted a brace as Brighton beat Chelsea 3-0 on Friday nightCredit: AFPJadon Sancho was slammed by Jamie Carragher for his defensive effort on the third goalCredit: GettyMinteh breezed past Sancho, who didn’t track in his runnerCredit: Sky SportsThe Brighton full-back was able to advance and shoot, with Sancho left watching onCredit: Sky SportsSancho wasn’t able to create anything of note as Enzo Maresca’s men fell apart on the South Coast.The Blues collapsed to a dismal 3-0 defeat, mustering ZERO shots on target. But it was Sancho’s defensive effort which frustrated Carragher most in the Sky Sports commentary box.The ex-Dortmund winger failed to track Yankuba Minteh with the Blues already 2-0 down at the Amex. READ MORE ON CHELSEAMinteh was able to ghost past Sancho into the box and smash in Brighton’s third, with the winger left looking helplessly on. An irate Carragher said on commentary: “Just see Sancho with Minteh at the top of your picture, the one-two and just watch Sancho.”I mean, where’s he going?!”Minteh has the potential to be a real star, but the intensity on that side from Cucurella and Sancho was awful.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”This is a bad, bad night for Enzo Maresca and Chelsea.”Sancho had angered some Man Utd fans earlier this week after an apparent dig at the club.’They know the situation’ – Enzo Maresca confirms Robert Sanchez axed as Chelsea No1 after series of howlersThe 24-year-old posted a message saying “Freedom” after Marcus Rashford left the Red Devils on loan to Aston Villa. Following Carragher’s on-air rant, one United fan wrote on X: “Carragher pulls no punches! Is this deja vu for Sancho?”Another said: “He’s just completely gone awol, lost his man and that man had made it 3-0. Carragher sums it up.”While a third added: “Carragher asked where was Sancho going??? We used to ask that many times. Now Chelsea know why we wanted rid of him.”And a fourth commented: “Sancho was enjoying plenty of ‘freedom’ there as he let Mintah run away from him.” More

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      Inside Mason Greenwood’s sheltered family life abroad as ex Man United ace ‘ditches parties & gives up on England dream’

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      HE has wiped the slate clean after leaving Manchester for a new life abroad.And it appears that Mason Greenwood is enjoying his fresh start in France, where he is said to have put his party lifestyle behind him and become a “homebody”.Mason Greenwood and partner Harriet have just welcomed a second daughterCredit: FacebookGreenwood looks over the moon as baby Summer clings to himCredit: Instagram/hasrobsonMarseille bosses are protective over new signing GreenwoodCredit: AFPThe striker – who was accused of attempted rape, assault and coercive control in January 2022 – was sold last summer to Marseille in a deal that netted boyhood team Manchester United £23.3 million.And this week, it was revealed that the 23-year-old and partner Harriet Robson have just welcomed their second daughter in the French city.The couple have carved out a new life 700 miles away from Old Trafford, after Greenwood was moved on by United following pressure from domestic abuse campaigners when the abuse charges were dropped in February 2023.A source told The Sun Greenwood was never likely to return to a British club after the furore.read more Manchester UnitedThey said: “Mason should be Manchester United’s star striker but the reality is he seemingly has no way back.  “He got one cap for England and it’s unlikely he will ever add to that. “The scrutiny he faces in England would be a million times more than he’s had in France. For instance, he was once walking into a petrol station and someone called him a rapist and videoed it.“That doesn’t happen in Marseille where he’s most likely to be stopped and told what a great player he is.Most read in Football“He’s not being asked questions by the press and can focus on his football.”Bradford-born Greenwood was on loan to Spanish side Getafe for a season before his move to Marseille.Man Utd braced for Mason Greenwood lawsuit after Mendy successfully sued City over £11m unpaid wagesInstagram images show him and Harriet enjoying the simple life at home with their eldest daughter Summer and Greenwood looks every inch the doting dad, talking softly to her as a newborn, bottle-feeding and taking her for walks in a buggy.Before leaving Spain, the couple enjoyed a sunshine-soaked Mediterranean holiday and pictures show them relaxing on a private yacht, Greenwood’s arm draped around Harriet, who he has dated since the age of 16.Just before the move to France, he also enjoyed what looked like a solo trip to Tokyo where the £70,000-a-week player went on a shopping spree, buying Harriet an Yves Saint Laurent handbag and a pair of designer toddler shoes for Summer. Our source said Mason has been enjoying football abroad because it gave his family more anonymity, but he is still said to be slightly nervous about going out and about alone.They said: “When he went to Spain he wasn’t playing for a massive club like Real Madrid and what Mason loved was being able to do normal family things, like going out for meals or shopping with Harriet and not be recognised.“He is a lot happier now. His career is not going to be what he expected it to be, which is hard for a player like Mason, who knows how talented he is. Greenwood is a star at MarseilleCredit: AFPHe last year called Harriet the best mum in an Instagram postCredit: InstagramMason at the birth of his first daughterCredit: Instagram/hasrobson“He’s now having to assess what’s more important; does he play for the best team he can or does he just need to play and have a more stable, structured home life?“In France, he’s got good influences around him.”Manchester is a small city and you might wonder about whether the people who surrounded him there had his best interests at heart.“In Marseille he will be going out with teammates and not really hanging about with anyone else.”They are older, more mature, more sophisticated and appear more protective of him.”If they go out for a team meal, Mason isn’t likely to end up partying.”The couple announced Summer’s birth with a sweet imageCredit: Instagram/masongreenwoodSources say Greenwood is enjoying an element of anonymityCredit: Instagram/hasrobsonBaby Summer watches dad playCredit: Instagram/hasrobsonGreenwood had the world at his feet when he enjoyed his breakout season for United in 2019.He was flying high when, in January 2022, he was arrested for attempted rate, assault and coercive control. He was quickly dropped by sponsor Nike.Police charges against him were dropped a year later after a “key witness withdrew their involvement”, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.United flirted with the idea of bringing Greenwood back but, after pressure from domestic abuse campaigners, he was put out on loan.He’s happier and team mates are protectiveClub sourceIt wasn’t the first time Greenwood had been in hot water with the club.In September 2020 he and midfielder Phil Foden were sent home from England’s hotel in Iceland for breaking Covid-19 guidelines.The scandal saw the pair sneak two Icelandic girls into the England team hotel, which resulted in pictures of the Three Lions stars being leaked on social media.Greenwood was then accused of flouting restrictions again by throwing rowdy parties at a 13-bed Airbnb in Manchester.Since arriving in Marseille, he and model Harriet, who has worked with brands like Fashion Nova and Pretty Little Thing, are said to be enjoying the “simple life”.An insider this week said: “They are both delighted with the safe arrival of their second child. Mason is performing well on the pitch and then he comes home to Harriet and his children.Scandal-hit timelineHere’s how the Man United striker’s career unfolded Oct 2018: Signs his first professional contract with Man United.Sept 2020: Makes his senior international debut for England in Iceland but is sent home for breaking covid rules.Jan 2022: Arrested by Manchester cops after a woman accused him of a number of assaults via social media. She posts video and pictures on Instagram. He is suspended and dropped by Nike.Feb 2022: All charges against Greenwood are dropped after the Crown Prosecution Service says key witnesses withdrew their involvement and new material came to light.August 2023: He is loaned to Spanish club Getafe for the 2023-24 La Liga season.July 2024: Leaves Man United in a five-year deal with Marseille.“Life is simpler and they have less distractions, which is suiting the both of them.”Bosses at his new club have made it clear they support their new signing while dressing room sources say he is a “very polite and kind young man”.They added: “If he ever goes out, he is never alone. He is always a little worried and vigilant.”His move to Marseille caused controversy as some fans protested the move and city mayor Benoit Payan claimed he would bring “shame” to the club.Greenwood has previously said that he understood “people will think the worst” of him but his new team’s president Pablo Longoria says fans are being won over by his footballing.He told Spanish outlet Relevo: “His behaviour has been excellent since arriving… we are very proud to have Mason among us.”New manager Roberto De Zerbi said: “He’s a champion, an international level player.“I don’t know what happened (in the UK), I’m not concentrating on private lives.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When a player sings for the club I consider him my child.“Even if I can pull his ear in private, I will defend him publicly. My players are like my sons.” More