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    Man Utd star Sergio Reguilon carries Tesco bag full of flowers as he rides through Manchester on electric scooter

    SERGIO REGUILON has been pictured carrying a Tesco bag full of flowers in Manchester.The Manchester United star was seen holding the bag as he rode through the city centre on an electric scooter.
    Sergio Reguilon was spotted carrying a bag full of flowersCredit: Splash
    Reguilon clutched the Tesco bag as he rode through Manchester city centreCredit: Splash
    Reguilon had been out on a late night trip in the city on Tuesday when he was spotted on the scooter.
    As he headed down the road he could be seen clutching onto a bag of flowers after visiting a local store.
    The 26-year-old left-back is married to stunning model and influencer Marta Diaz.
    Reguilon first started dating Marta in 2019 before the couple later tied the knot.
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    She has since become a fan-favourite Wag and boasts 3.3million followers on Instagram.
    Her fans are regularly treated to stunning social media snaps, with Marta showing off her outfits on Instagram.
    One recent post saw her pose in a low-cut top that had fans calling her “spectacular”.
    Meanwhile, she joined the no bra club in another snap from a trip to the beach in Spain.
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    The defender was snapped riding an electric scooter on Tuesday nightCredit: Splash
    Reguilon is married to Spanish influencer Marta DiazCredit: Instagram @martaa_diiaz
    Fans have also hailed Marta as the “best in the world” in the past.
    As for Reguilon, the Spaniard signed for United on loan from Tottenham on deadline day.
    He has since made three appearances for the Red Devils, but injuries have sidelined him for the last four matches.
    United hope he can return to solve their left-back woes after the international break, though, after trying to have him available for their dramatic win over Brentford last weekend.
    Marta has 3.3million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @martaa_diiaz
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    Ian Rush is my great-uncle… I’m already following in his footsteps for Liverpool now I can with Wales too

    OWEN BECK says Liverpool legend Ian Rush is his inspiration as he plots a career pathway like his famous great-uncle.The Reds full-back, on loan at Dundee, is in line to make his Wales debut against Gibraltar in a Wrexham friendly tonight.
    Wales and Liverpool legend Ian Rush is Beck’s great-uncleCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    Liverpool and Wales great Rush is expected to be in the crowd at the Racecourse to watch the 21-year-old in action.
    Wrexham-born Beck said: “He’s someone I look up to. He’s a great inspiration.
    “When I speak to him over the phone or see him in person, his advice means a lot because it’s coming from the best. 
    “I’ve looked up all his clips and his goals and there’s not many better players I could have looked up.
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    “What he did in his career at club and international level was incredible. It’s exactly what I want to do.
    “When I got call up it was a dream come true and a surreal moment. All my family are coming. 
    “If he gives me any advice it’s advice from the best so it would be really valuable to me. I’m sure he’ll be here watching.”
    Rush scored 28 goals for Wales before Gareth Bale broke his goal scoring record in 2018.
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    Liverpool youngster Owen Beck is set to make his Wales debut against GibraltarCredit: AFP
    Wales boss Robert Page is also expected to hand Charlie Savage, son of Wales and Leicester midfielder Robbie, his first senior cap against Gibraltar, ranked 198th in the world.
    Ahead of the Racecourse clash, Page has one eye on Sunday’s crunch Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Croatia.
    This will be the nation’s first father and son combination since 1986 when Jeremy Charles followed dad Mel – who played at the 1958 World Cup.
    Savage Jr, who left Manchester United for Reading in the summer, said: “It’s an amazing experience.
    “My nan’s coming, she lives about a mile away from The Racecourse. 
    “To have all my family there from Wrexham, it will be an amazing night.
    “It’s something I have always dreamt of doing. It’s surreal. I’m just excited to get going. I’ve played for the Under 17s, 18s, 19s, 21s and this is the next step.
    “There’s a few familiar faces in the squad but the older players have been really nice, looked after me and made sure I have everything I need.
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    “I’ve only had a few conversations with Rob. I’ve listened to what he has said and, as a young player, it’s a privilege to even have the first team manager watching you and then to call you up.
    “Growing up, if someone told me at the age of 20 that I’d be called up by my country, I’d have bitten your hand off. I’ve got to enjoy it whether I play or not.” More

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    Chelsea owner Todd Boehly brutally mocked by fans of sister club Strasbourg just three months after takeover

    STRASBOURG fans have brutally mocked Todd Boehly just three months after his takeover of the club.The Chelsea owner’s BlueCo consortium completed their purchase of Strasbourg in June, making the French side the second club in their portfolio.
    Todd Boehly has been mocked by fans of Chelsea’s sister club StrasbourgCredit: Reuters
    However, a Strasbourg supporters group have now slammed BlueCo in a letter to club president Marc Keller.
    In the letter, the fans hit out at the spending and mismanagement at Chelsea.
    “Money without competence doesn’t lead to anything good,” reads the statement.
    “And the example of Chelsea, our so-called ‘big brother’, who have spent a lot of money but have had a vertical fall down the English hierarchy, is an important reference point: We don’t want to incompetence that reigns at Chelsea at RCSA. Neither directly, nor indirectly.”
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    The letter also criticised Strasbourg’s summer transfer business and the idea of multi-club models.
    BlueCo acquired close to a 100% stake in the club in June and have promised to invest in the first-team and academy.
    Supporters immediately protested against Boehly’s investment, though.
    Former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira was appointed shortly after the takeover, whilst teenage winger Angelo Gabriel signed on loan from Chelsea.
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    Strasbourg fans have slammed the ‘incompetence’ of Chelsea owners BlueCoCredit: Getty
    However, the club currently sit 11th in Ligue 1 and have won just one of their last five matches.
    As for Chelsea, the Blues have spent over £1billion since Boehly and BlueCo’s takeover.
    Their transfer business could not prevent a 12th place finish last season, though, their lowest since 1994.
    The club have also already had three permanent managers since the new owners came in, along with an interim and caretaker boss.
    New manager Mauricio Pochettino has also suffered from a slow start this term, with Chelsea 11th in the Premier League and already six points adrift of the top four.
    He has been boosted by back-to-back league wins against Fulham and Burnley, though. More

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    Man Utd tipped to make January transfer swoop for Goncalo Inacio despite alarming scouting report putting off rivals

    MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a January transfer swoop for Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio.But alarming scouting reports have scared off rivals Newcastle who have dropped out of the race for the centre-back.
    Manchester United are set to make a January transfer swoop for Goncalo InacioCredit: Getty
    SunSport exclusively revealed Man Utd were stepping up their bid for Inacio following the injury blow to Lisandro Martinez, who faces three months out.
    In fact the Red Devils and Newcastle have had their eyes on the 22-year-old for quite some time now.
    Inacio’s contract does not run out until 2026 meaning a big buyout clause of £52million is set for the defender.
    But with the January transfer window creeping up the Red Devils are ready to pounce.
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    SunSport understands a United scout has been sent to Lisbon and told to closely monitor the Portuguese international over the next couple of months ahead of launching a bid in the January transfer window.
    Inacio came up the youth ranks at Sporting and made his senior debut in 2020.
    He has made 129 appearances so far in the Portuguese capital and scored 11 goals.
    Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of restoring his backline as Harry Maguire has fallen down the pecking order and Lisandro Martinez has been sidelined due to a foot injury.
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    The Dutchman has already drawn up a list of potential recruits for the new year meaning Inacio will join top targets Antonio Silva, Jean-Clair Todibo and Edmond Tapsoba.
    But, according to Radio Renascenca, Newcastle have edged away from the Portuguese star after alarming reports from their scouting team.
    Newcastle staff have seen no progress in the player and “refuse to go crazy” for him.
    The report claims the Geordies see the centre-back as too expensive and are not willing to put up a fight for him anymore.
    A big part of Inacio’s minimal development in the last few terms is said to be due to the lack of “competitive context” at Sporting, the report suggests.
    The 19-time Primeira Liga champions have dominated Portuguese football for decades and are known for producing football legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo.
    However, according to Newcastle scouts, Inacio has not been blessed with the Sporting magic.
    But the former Lions U23 coach Leonel Pontes disagrees with the Magpies’ evaluation.
    He said: “I don’t agree. Goncalo Inacio was in the Under-23s three seasons ago and has been almost an undisputed starter for the last two years and already has a national team career.
    “He has progressively developed in the various aspects that are part of a player’s growth.
    “Whoever made that analysis didn’t evaluate what Goncalo Inacio was and what he is now.”
    The coach firmly believes Incio is perfect for a team such as Newcastle.
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    “If he’s playing for a team that requires constant transitions, he might have difficulties.
    “But for a team that likes to play out wide and build up play from defence, Goncalo Inacio has space in English football. I think he has space at Newcastle.” More

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    Kalvin Phillips set for Premier League transfer with two clubs circling as Man City prepare to offload him in January

    KALVIN PHILLIPS looks set to depart Manchester City in January, according to reports.The midfielder has struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola.
    Kalvin Phillips has struggled for game time at Man CityCredit: Rex
    Even in the absence of suspended Rodri in recent weeks, the City boss has instead turned to teenager Rico Lewis rather than Phillips.
    The former Leeds ace was an unused substitute as the Premier League champions lost 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday.
    According The I, Phillips is likely to head out on loan in January.
    Plenty of Premier League sides have shown an interest in the England international.
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    Everton could look to swoop should their proposed takeover by 777 Partners go through.
    Newcastle, meanwhile, enquired for Phillips in the summer.
    West Ham, Liverpool and Bayern Munich also showed varying degrees of interest.
    Last month, Guardiola said of Phillips: “I’d love to have done with Kalvin what Marcelo [Bielsa] has done to him.
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    “We have our own specific way to play and [he] sometimes struggles in a few things, while the previous [Leeds playing style] was perfect [for him].”
    Phillips has played just 70 minutes of City’s opening eight Premier League matches this term, failing to start any.
    He has featured in a further seven minutes in the Champions League, while he started City’s 1-0 League Cup defeat at Newcastle.
    Phillips, 27, snubbed a potential summer move away from City to fight for his place.
    But he has so far been unable to hold down a regular spot.
    Guardiola added: “The club spoke with him because he did not have many minutes. He said ‘no, I want to stay’.
    “We brought Kalvin here for his quality. He is open minded, always wants to learn and wants to help. This is what we want to try to do.” More

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    Jadon Sancho has ‘no relationship’ with Erik ten Hag with Man Utd duo ‘barely speaking’ as January transfer exit beckons

    JADON SANCHO has “no relationship” with manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports.The Manchester United star has been exiled by his boss since the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
    Jadon Sancho has been exiled by Erik ten HagCredit: Sportsfile
    Sancho, 23, had been dropped for the match, with Ten Hag questioning his application in training.
    The England international subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, effectively accusing him of lying, and said he’d been made a “scapegoat”.
    Ten Hag, 53, is demanding an apology from Sancho in front of the rest of the squad, something the former Borussia Dortmund ace doesn’t feel he should have to do.
    According to I News, Sancho and Ten Hag are “barely speaking”, with the situation locked in a stalemate.
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    Sancho has been training with United’s academy.
    It was claimed last month that he had been banned from all first team facilities at Carrington, including the canteen.
    Ten Hag is claimed to want to “wash his hands” of Sancho.
    The winger is said to be open to a January transfer.
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    But it’s claimed that he would rather go out on loan before reassessing his situation next summer.
    Should Ten Hag depart United amid their struggles, Sancho would then potentially see a way back at Old Trafford.
    Dortmund and Juventus are both said to be interested in launching a January swoop.
    Man Utd have made their worst start to a season since the 1986-87 campaign.
    Scott McTominay’s stoppage time double salvaged a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford last weekend.
    The late triumph saw the Red Devils climb to tenth in the table with four wins and four losses from eight games this term.
    Sancho has made three substitute outings this season, with the most recent coming on August 26.
    He has played 82 times for Man Utd in total, scoring 12 goals and laying on six assists.
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    Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel calls out Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag over major ‘no-no’ Sir Alex Ferguson would never do

    CHELSEA legend John Obi Mikel has called out Erik ten Hag over a major “no-no” Sir Alex Ferguson would never have done.The former midfielder has taken aim at the Manchester United boss for his handling of the fallout with Jandon Sancho.
    John Obi Mikel has called out Erik ten HagCredit: Action Images – Reuters
    Ten Hag has been slammed over his treatment with Jandon SanchoCredit: Alamy
    Sancho has been exiled from the Manchester United first team over his social media blast last monthCredit: Getty
    Mikel, 36, came close to a move to Old Trafford in 2006 before favouring a switch to Stamford Bridge.
    He has now come out to slam the Red Devils and specifically Ten Hag for his recent actions regarding Sancho.
    The 23-year-old remains exiled from United’s first team for not apologising to Ten Hag following his social media outcry.
    He accused the Dutch boss of lying and claimed he’s been a “scapegoat for a long time” after being left out of the matchday squad to face Arsenal on September 3.
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    Speaking on The Obi One podcast Mikel said: “I think that calling Sancho out should be a no-no.
    “Everybody is going about Sancho not apologising, I have a different view on that.
    “My view is that the manager shouldn’t have said what he said in public. I wouldn’t come out publicly.
    “When you listen to the ex-United players they’ve all said one thing – when things like this happened before during Sir Alex Ferguson, it was dealt with inside the dressing room, he handled it.
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    “It doesn’t matter how he handled it but he handled it. If his decision was for the player not to be involved anymore, that’s it.
    “You cannot come out publicly and criticise a player and say he wasn’t training really well.
    “What do you expect the player to do? You came out publicly, I came out publicly, why do you expect me to apologise?
    “I think it should have been dealt with privately. If he was late to training, he wasn’t performing, there’s a different way to deal with it.”
    Sancho was pictured in the US attending the party of an NBA star just days after his social media clash with Ten Hag.
    Responding to this, Mikel added: “Im not sitting here trying to defend Jadon but the manager has come out and thrown him under the bus.
    “There have been a few bad results, the team is not playing well. The manager thought ‘I’m going to find a scapegoat’.
    “I don’t know how this is going to go but I hope they find a way to resolve it because he’s a top player.
    “He needs to play, he’s young, 23, he hasn’t even reached his peak, still far away from that, but I hope they find a way to resolve it and get him back on the pitch, but if not then he has to move on.” More

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    Unemployed David De Gea returns to Manchester as Man Utd fans say ‘Onana should be worried’

    DAVID DE GEA has returned to Manchester this week – and is still a free agent.But United fans who are already fed up with summer signing Andre Onana should not get too excited.
    David de Gea has returned to ManchesterCredit: AFP
    Fans have warned newcomer Andre Onana should be worriedCredit: Getty

    The Spaniard has come back to the North West to clear out the £3.5million property in Hale, Cheshire, that was his home for 12 years.
    De Gea failed to agree on a new deal with United after months of talks so was released when his contract ended in June – despite winning the Golden Glove award last term.
    Since then he has fielded plenty of interest but has not found a project which excites him and is enjoying some time with his family back in Madrid.
    Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag decided to look for a keeper who is good with his feet to fit with the style of play he wanted.
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    That led him to Cameroon international Onana but the former Inter man has made a series of high-profile blunders in his first few weeks at the club.
    In particular, he was at fault for the penalty given in the Red Devils’ defeat to Galatasaray in their Champions League clash.
    Then Onana’s latest howler came against Brentford on Saturday when his flapping hands gave the Bees the lead.
    United’s blushes were luckily spared when super-sub Scott McTominay scored two late goals to secure a fortunate 2-1 win.
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    However, Onana is currently averaging an error leading to a goal every ten games, compared to De Gea giving away a goal just once every 20 games.
    De Gea teased fans with an Instagram story on Tuesday showing him sitting on his tennis court in Cheshire.
    Despite it not signalling an impending return to the Red Devils, fans still took to social media to warn Cameroonian newcomer Onana of the legendary shot-stopper’s return.
    One fan said: “Onana should be worried.”
    While another added: “Now please come back.”
    A third put: “DAVID WE MISS YOU❤️.” More