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      Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho thrown lifeline as RB Leipzig enter transfer race – and fans all want same swap deal

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      RB LEIPZIG are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.The 23-year-old was axed from the United squad in September following a public fallout with Erik ten Hag.
      RB Leipzig are interested in Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
      Following the club’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal, Ten Hag claimed that Sancho had been left out of the squad due to his performances in training.
      However, the England star immediately hit back with a social media statement and argued that he was made a “scapegoat”.
      Sancho has since been removed from the Man Utd WhatsApp group and told to train separately from the first team.
      He is not expected to return to the squad any time soon, so club officials are determined to offload him in January.
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      And according to BILD, RB Leipzig are interested.
      Man Utd are expected to sell Sancho for a fraction of the £73million fee they paid for him in 2021.
      However, his £350,000-a-week wages are understood to be a problem for RB Leipzig.
      United fans are now calling for the club to go for a swap deal including Lois Openda, who has scored 14 goals in 24 games so far this season.
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      Sancho has made just three Premier League appearances this season
      Man Utd fans want to sign Lois Openda
      One person wrote: “We want Openda.”
      Another commented: “Good Give us Openda/(Timo) Werner and take Sancho.”
      While a third simply said: “Openda please!”
      Borussia Dortmund have also held an interest in bringing Sancho back in recent months.
      The Bundesliga giants had been keen on the prospect of a swap deal including Donyell Malen.
      However, SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Dortmund had cooled their interest.
      A source said: “The situation with Sancho is turning into a nightmare. Club, manager and player are keen for a deal to happen in January.
      “They’ve been working flat out to try to get something in place. A loan move is in the interest of all parties but, so far, nobody has come in with a firm offer.
      “Dortmund were interested but there is a concern that Sancho won’t be fit enough to hit the ground running, which is putting them off.”
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      Sancho spent four years with Borussia Dortmund before joining Man Utd.
      He scored 50 goals and provided 64 assists in 137 appearances for the German side. More

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      Man Utd ‘want controversial swap transfer for former Leeds star’ in bid to offload Jadon Sancho

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a shock swap deal with Barcelona involving Jadon Sancho, according to reports.The Red Devils are open to sending the exiled winger to Spain in order to sweeten a deal for Raphinha.
      Jadon Sancho is looking for a Man Utd escape routeCredit: Alamy
      Man Utd are supposedly open to replacing him with Barcelona’s RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      Man Utd want to sell Sancho in January with him yet to feature since his public fall out with Erik ten Hag.
      The England star has not played since claiming the manager treats him like a “scapegoat” after being left out a matchday squad on September 3.
      And having refusing to apologise to Ten Hag, Sancho is currently banned from first-team training.
      There was interest in the 23-year-old from Juventus, who have since reportedly pulled out the race.
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      RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Saudi Arabian clubs remain possible destinations.
      But speculation from Spanish outlet SPORT says that Barcelona could join the battle for him.
      The Catalan giants want to offload Raphinha with Man Utd keen and they are willing to offer Sancho and cash in a deal for the ex-Leeds star.
      However, the Brazilian currently does not want to leave the Nou Camp despite struggling for form this season.
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      Raphinha has scored just two goals in 16 matches this season.
      Claims also suggest that a Saudi Arabian club could tempt him to the Middle East if a return to the Premier League does not materialise.
      The 27-year-old has previously been linked with Chelsea and Tottenham. More

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      A brutal day in the life of a MOTD pundit with stars ‘unable to keep eyes open after 7pm’ as Ian Wright announces exit

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      THE brutal reality of life as a Match of the Day pundit has been laid bare.And one star admits they “can’t keep their eyes open after 7pm”… despite the show being broadcast live hours later.
      The brutal reality of life as a Match of the Day pundit has been revealedCredit: BBC
      Ian Wright is leaving the show at the end of the seasonCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      A new dawn is coming for the popular BBC highlights show after Ian Wright announced his exit next summer.
      The Arsenal legend is stepping away to spend more time with his family at the weekend, while also pursuing a career in acting.
      And it’s no surprise considering how tough it can be to get the show on the air.
      Match of the Day goes out live on BBC One at 10.25pm on Saturdays.
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      The following day sees Match of the Day 2 go out at 11.05pm.
      And Micah Richards admits it can be a real struggle to get going at that time of night.
      The Premier League title winner with Man City is a regular face on the show.
      Speaking with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and pundit Alan Shearer on the Rest is Football podcast, Richards revealed the fast-paced nature of the beast.
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      Micah Richards admits pundits are falling asleep by 7pm, with the show broadcast live at 10.25pmCredit: Getty
      With the show being filmed at the Dock10 studios at MediaCityUK in Salford, Lineker and his pals turn up in time for the start of Saturday’s 12.30pm fixture.
      The team stayed glued to the screens for the 3pm kick-offs, and continue into evening for the 5.30pm late game.
      But the hard work only gets started at that point.
      Host Lineker is required to sort out the script and even film a teaser trailer to be shown before the 9pm news.
      The running order of the show is decided as producers scramble to pick between games.
      And pundits like Shearer, Wright and Richards must also sort out the various clips for analysis.
      Match of the Day is then broadcast live to the nation and runs for nearly 90 minutes.
      Richards revealed the process can be exhausting, admitting he’s almost dozing off by the time it’s 7pm.
      But Lineker reckons that although the team are tired before the show goes out, the adrenaline of live TV kicks them all into gear.
      You get to about 7pm and your eyes just start going!Micah Richards
      Richards said: “The energy on MOTD, the logistics, how do you get your energy at 10.30pm at night?
      “I come in the door at 12.30pm and am buzzing, loving all the games, feel on top of the world, wow what a job!
      “How privileged are we to watch every single game, it’s brilliant. But you get to about 7pm and your eyes just start going!
      “But we’ve not finished and we’ve got to do the analysis that keeps your mind ticking over. I start flagging at 9pm, 9.15pm.”
      Lineker then got laughs from Richards and Shearer by responding: “When I’ve watched you, you start flagging at 10pm, 10.45pm!”
      He continued: “You’re right, that period in the evening after the 5.30pm game, 7.30pm onwards, a lot of work happens after.
      “You’re sorting your analysis, I’m fiddling with the script. I write words for the trail.
      “That 8.30pm-9.30pm, 10pm, you do just feel like ‘I want to go to bed, it’s my bedtime’, especially at my age.
      “It’s a very regimented show, sometimes six, seven, eight games, you’ve got to make sure timings are right.
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      “It’s live television, we discuss a few things, but however tired you feel, when that red light goes on…
      “When the game starts and the adrenaline kicks in, you liven up.” More

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      Jim Ratcliffe ‘to complete £1.25bn Man Utd investment before Christmas’ but should fans expect much in their stockings?

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is reportedly set to complete his £1.25billion investment in Manchester United before Christmas.But fans are being warned not to expect their stockings to be full of presents despite the billionaire’s arrival.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to complete his 25 per cent purchase of Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Jadon Sancho could leave in January but there are unlikely to be any big-name signingsCredit: Getty
      The Ineos chief and lifelong Red Devils supporter is stumping up the mega cash for a 25 per cent stake in the Old Trafford club.
      Talks have rumbled on for months but now the Daily Mail claim it could finally get over the line and announced this week in a big festive boost.
      However, it will likely take between six and eight weeks for approval to come through.
      And to make matters worse, the report adds that immediate big-name transfers and major improvements to Old Trafford are off the cards.
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      SunSport exclusively revealed that Ratcliffe wants to oversee a huge clearout at United – both in the dressing room and the boardroom.
      Richard Arnold is already on his way out as the hunt for a new CEO continues with Dave Brailsford, Jean-Claude Blanc and Dougie Freedman in line.
      On the pitch, Antony and Anthony Martial as well as outcasts Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek could all be let go if deals can be agreed.
      But due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, United cannot afford to stump up huge transfer fees to improve the squad in January – despite calls for improvements across the pitch after a stuttering season that has featured 12 defeats from 25 matches and an early Champions League exit.
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      And in a further blow for hopeful Manchester United fans, work will not begin on updating the stadium just yet.
      Part of the £1.25bn investment includes £250million dedicated to the infrastructure with Old Trafford now crumbling, decaying and leaking.
      But while sorting out these problems remains a top priority for Ratcliffe, it is understood those plans are being shelved for the time being.
      United employed architects to draw up various ways of improving Old Trafford – including a full demolition and rebuilding job.
      But the prices of materials have soared over the last year, pushing up the costs of any construction work.
      And it means the £250m would not even be enough just to replace the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.
      Instead, the Mail report suggests Old Trafford could be given a “facelift”.
      That may include some paintwork around the ground and improved executive suites which in turn will help to drive up much-needed corporate revenue.
      Major improvements to Old Trafford could be put on hold due to rising costsCredit: Alamy
      The billionaire Ineos chief has grand plans to transform his beloved Red DevilsCredit: PA More

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      Jubilant Arsenal fans beg ‘inject it into my veins’ as Gunners make massive signing from Real Madrid

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      JUBILANT Arsenal fans rejoiced as they landed a massive signing from Real Madrid.And Mikel Arteta will be desperately hoping he can hit the ground running in North London.
      Mikel Arteta has got Paulo Xavier as his new South America scout from Real MadridCredit: Alamy

      According to The Athletic, the Gunners have managed to snap up Paulo Xavier.
      Xavier was Los Blancos’ Latin America scout.
      But after taking the job in September 2017, it is understood he has already left the 14-time European champions and started in his new role – although it is yet to be formally confirmed.
      The report adds that Xavier will operate in South America alongside two other Arsenal scouts.
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      He was a key member of the scouting team headed up by Juni Calafat with Real Madrid.
      And he played an important role in the Spanish giants securing the transfers for youngsters Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and the £60million Endrick – dubbed the heir to Neymar’s throne.
      So Gunners supporters are very excited about the new recruit and the gems he could unearth in South America.
      One said: “Inject it in my veins. We are massive.”
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      Another wrote: “Waooo great move.”
      A third added: “We are cooking on and off the pitch.”
      And a final user replied: “This team has finally brought joy in my heart.”
      Before his Bernabeu gig, Xavier had a short stint with Manchester United which followed two years with the Brazilian Football Confederation.
      Arsenal’s sporting director Edu was also with the CBF at the time and oversaw the new appointment at the Emirates.
      And the Emirates chief has plenty of his own intel in the market Xavier will be working in thanks to his Brazilian connections.
      The Gunners found compatriots Gabriel Martinelli and Marquinhos as teenagers.
      Brazilian Edu is sporting director at ArsenalCredit: Reuters More

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      Forgotten Premier League flop named third Sevilla boss of the season as fans say ‘he should be used to it’

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      QUIQUE SANCHEZ FLORES has been named as the new manager of Sevilla.He is the club’s third manager of the season already.
      Flores is the club’s third coach already this seasonCredit: EPA
      The LaLiga side started the season with José Luis Mendilibar in charge before appointing Diego Alonso.
      Flores has not managed since he was in charge of Getafe in LaLiga.
      He resigned in February with the club in the relegation zone, citing personal reasons.
      Flores is known in England for his two stints as Watford coach.
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      He first managed the club between 2015 and 2016, guiding the team to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and achieving a mid-table finish.
      Despite this, he was dismissed in May 2016.
      He returned to the club in September 2019 but his ill-fated spell lasted only until November after achieving just a single victory.
      One fan on Twitter said “Sevilla three coaches a season” ,alongside a laughing emoji.
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      That led one to reply: “He should be used to it!” after Flores’ spell in charge of trigger-happy Watford.
      Another fan wrote: “The Sevilla hot seat is getting plenty of action! Can’t wait to see what Quique brings to the table. Exciting times ahead for the team!”
      While another wrote: “Getting sacked in February.”
      Sevilla are having a disastrous season so far.
      The club are completely out of Europe and skirting around the edges of the relegation zone. More

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      Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria branded the ‘snow queen’ as she shares stunning pictures from ‘girls’ ski trip’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA’S daughter Maria earned the nickname “snow queen” after sharing pictures from her “girls’ ski trip”. Maria is the oldest of Manchester City boss Guardiola’s three children with wife Cristina Serra.
      Maria Guardiola earned the nickname ‘snow queenCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      Maria showed off her ski trip in FranceCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      She hit the Mont Blanc alps for the winter getawayCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
      She looks stunning away from the snow tooCredit: Instagram @mariaguardiola
      She has a loyal following on social media, boasting more than 850,000 Instagram followers.
      In her latest string of snaps, she showed off her French skiing trip.
      She captioned the post: “Girls ski trip.”
      And it won the praise of her followers as one replied: “Snow queen.”
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      Another added: “Snow angel.”
      One gushed: “Unreal!!!!”
      Another hailed: “I’m obsessed.”
      Maria swapped the Middle Eastern heat for the Mont Blanc alps having just come back from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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      She posed with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and gave fans a behind-the-scenes look into the F1.
      Now her dad finds himself in the region for the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
      The tournament in Jeddah is running for ten days, through to the final on December 22.
      Guardiola’s City open their campaign against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
      They will then conclude three days later in either the third place match or final.
      Pep Guardiola with daughter Maria after winning the league titleCredit: Getty
      Maria is the oldest of Manchester City boss Guardiola’s three childrenCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiola
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      David Raya opens up on battle with Arsenal team-mate Aaron Ramsdale and claims ‘I’ve made him a better goalkeeper’

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      DAVID RAYA says his battle with Aaron Ramsdale has made them both better goalkeepers.The Spanish shot-stopper, 28, believes Arsenal’s goalkeeper conundrum has turned into iron sharpening iron at the club’s Colney training base.
      Raya claims he has improved Ramsdale’s gameCredit: PA
      Arteta has stuck with Raya despite several mistakes
      Raya has made several mistakes since joining the North London club, with three of them leading to goals.
      But Arteta has stuck with him in goal, including the 2- 0 win over Brighton last time out.
      When asked if the battle with Ramsdale has made him better, Raya replied: “Of course, and I think I have made him a better goalkeeper, just pushing each other in training, trying to help each other.
      “If we see when we are training that we can help each other, that’s how we are and that’s how we do.
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      “That’s the goalkeeper union from the outside that you see.”
      Chelsea are preparing to step up their pursuit of Ramsdale after Robert Sanchez was injured at Everton last week.
      Mikel Arteta is said to be reluctant to let him leave in the mid-season window as it would leave him with 21-year-old Karl Hein as his back-up keeper.
      And Raya is relishing the competition with the Stoke-born 25-year-old at the Emirates.
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      He added: “He is a top, top goalkeeper and a top, top team-mate. I hope he can say the same about me!
      “We are team-mates, we are fighting for one position. That’s the only problem being a goalkeeper, there is only one that can play and I am just there to help the team as much as possible.
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      “We have a good relationship, especially as we push each other in every training session. That is going to make us better and it is going to make the team better.”
      The Gunners moved to top of the Premier League table after Sunday’s win over Brighton.
      They face a huge chrimbo clash against Liverpool at Anfield this weekend with both teams challenging for the title this term.
      Raya isn’t fazed about the Merseyside trip despite Arsenal’s torrid record against the Reds, with them winning only one of their last 14 games at Anfield.
      He said: “It is a massive game for any of the top teams playing against Liverpool away from home – with Anfield and the atmosphere.
      “It is a top, top game and we have to focus on ourselves, focus on the three points and do the best to get them.”
      And Raya won’t be changing up Arteta’s risky new method of playing out from the back at Anfield – despite it causing some tension among supporters.
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      The ex-Brentford goalkeeper said: “Pressure is what you put on yourself. I don’t think [about] the pressure from the outside, because I don’t listen to the outside world.
      “I am just focused on my football and training, and games when the gaffer puts me in. That’s the most important thing and just try to play the way the gaffer wants me to play.” More