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      Fans call Man Utd star Garnacho ‘the bravest man from Argentina’ after spotting his controversial shirt in kickabout

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      FANS have labelled Alejandro Garnacho “the bravest man from Argentina” after spotting his controversial shirt in a kickabout.The Manchester United star performed kick-ups with his younger brother Roberto in a video shared to social media.
      Alejandro Garnacho donned a ‘Ronaldo 7’ Al-Nassr shirtCredit: twitter / @garnakjcc
      Garnacho’s choice of shirt in the clip has caught the eye, though, due to the player’s name on the back.
      He can be seen wearing an Al-Nassr shirt with Cristiano Ronaldo’s name and number on it.
      Fans were quick to react, with one tweeting: “Every wonderkid’s idol is Ronaldo, this is why Garnacho’s destined for greatness.”
      Another added: “The most brave man in Argentina.”
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      A third supporter also wrote: “He really is his biggest fan.”
      One more fan said: “Garnacho with a Ronaldo Al-Nassr shirt. He’s such a fanboy.”
      Meanwhile, another commented: “Garnacho doesn’t hide who his GOAT is.”
      Garnacho has made no secret of his love for Ronaldo in the past.
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      After playing alongside side him in the Europa League last season, the winger shared a picture of the pair and wrote: “I don’t know if it’s real or if I’m dreaming.”
      He has also previously emulated Lionel Messi, though, including after scoring the winner for United against Fulham last term.
      Garnacho played alongside Messi in his international debut for Argentina last month, a 2-0 friendly win over Argentina.
      Alejandro Garnacho enjoyed a kickabout with his brother RobertoCredit: twitter / @garnakjcc
      As for Ronaldo, Garnacho starred alongside the Portuguese star six times before he left Old Trafford.
      The 19-year-old had even been tipped to inherit his iconic number seven shirt before it was given to new signing Mason Mount. More

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      West Ham already in talks to replace Declan Rice as they line up £40m transfer bid for Premier League star

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      WEST HAM are prepared to launch a bid for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to reports.The Hammers sold club captain Declan Rice to Arsenal in a record-breaking £105million transfer last week.
      West Ham want to sign Fulham midfielder Palhinha, say reportsCredit: Getty
      Rice’s departure has left a gaping hole in David Moyes’ midfield, but the West Ham manager already has his replacement lined up.
      According to talkSPORT, Palhinha has emerged as a top transfer target.
      The Hammers are hoping to prise the midfielder away from Fulham in a deal worth around £40m.
      However, the Cottagers will likely demand a much higher fee.
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      Fulham reportedly want £90m for the midfielder.
      Palhinha, 28, signed for the West London side last summer in a £20m transfer from Sporting Lisbon.
      But his impressive debut campaign has seen his stock rise rapidly.
      The midfielder made 40 appearances last season and was crucial to Fulham’s top-half finish in the Premier League.
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      West Ham are also interested in signing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.
      However, the 30-year-old has revealed he wants to stay and fight for his spot at Old Trafford. More

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      Rashford ‘agrees new Man Utd contract after rejecting Premier League rivals who offered him MORE than £375k-a-week’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is set to sign a new five-year contract with Manchester United.SunSport previously told you that Rashford will become the club’s top earner after being offered £375,000-per-week by the Red Devils.
      Marcus Rashford has agreed a new five-year deal with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Athletic now claim that he has reached an agreement with the club on a new long-term deal.
      Rashford had been approached by clubs in England and Europe after entering the final year of his £200,000-per-week United deal.
      However, he has instead chosen to reject those lucrative advances to remain at his boyhood club.
      The report reveals that he has reached an agreement in principle with United over a new five-year contract.
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      He had been in talks with the club for a considerable period, with negotiations now said to be at their final stage.
      Rashford’s decision to stay at Old Trafford over moving elsewhere for more money is understood to come from his dream of winning major honours with the club.

      The 25-year-old won the Carabao Cup with Erik ten Hag’s side last season, adding to his previous triumphs which include the Europa League and FA Cup.
      His new deal comes at the start of a week that is set to see United finalise the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana.
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      United have finally agreed a fee with Inter Milan for the Cameroon international, who is seen as the replacement for David de Gea.
      It is now hoped that the transfer can be completed in time for Onana to join his new team-mates on their tour of the USA.
      The United squad are set to jet off for their pre-season trip following a friendly against Lyon on Wednesday. More

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      Harry Kane WILL make Bayern transfer, predicts ex-Arsenal star as Ange Postecoglou hits back at Uli Hoeness

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      HARRY KANE will join Bayern Munich this summer, according to ex-Arsenal star Lukas Podolski.The Tottenham striker, 29, has been strongly linked with the German giants, who are confident they will sign him.
      Harry Kane will join Bayern Munich, according to Lukas PodolskiCredit: The Mega Agency
      Kane is into the final year of his contract with Spurs, causing speculation about his future in North London.
      According to Podolski, the England star will join his former club Bayern before the transfer window closes.
      Asked whether Bayern will complete the deal, he told Sky in Germany: “I think so.
      “When Uli Hoeness makes a statement like that, there’s something behind it. He is a man of clear words.”
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      Podolski also added: “For Bayern, Harry Kane is the only striker who can really help them.
      “He’s at the right age, the classic No9 and he scores the goals – a player who fits perfectly to Bayern.”
      Honorary Bayern president Uli Hoeness is equally confident his club will sign the Premier League icon, amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
      He previously told Sport1: “Harry Kane has clearly signalled in all conversations that his decision stands – and if he keeps to his word, then we’ll get him, because then Tottenham will have to buckle.”
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      Ange Postecoglou has hit back at Uli HoenessCredit: Optus Sport
      Talks are understood to have taken place between the player and both clubs, although Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is less convinced.
      Responding to Hoeness’ comments, Postecoglou said in a press conference: “If other clubs want to talk about our contracted players, that’s more of an issue for them than us.”
      Manchester United are also reportedly interested in Kane and could move to sign him for free next summer.
      Spurs themselves are already preparing for a potential exit, having identified Dusan Vlahovic as a possible replacement.
      The Serbian is up for sale at Juventus, who have valued him at £77million. More

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      Harry Maguire ‘angry and shocked’ over Man Utd captaincy axe and is ready to QUIT as Chelsea consider stunning transfer

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      FURIOUS Harry Maguire is ready to quit Manchester United after being stripped of the captain’s armband.SunSport understands the defender was ‘angry, shocked and upset’ when boss Erik ten Hag told him at the training ground yesterday.
      Harry Maguire is ‘angry and shocked’ after being stripped of the Man Utd captaincyCredit: Reuters
      Erik ten Hag has regularly left Maguire on the bench and the defender now accepts it could be time to leaveCredit: Getty
      Maguire, 30, knows his time at Old Trafford is over with West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle keen, while Chelsea are also considering entering the race.
      The £85million buy, who did not mention Ten Hag in his social media post, wrote: “After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain.
      “He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.
      “So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.
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      “Since the day I took on the role, three and a half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date.
      “It’s one of the greatest honours in club football.
      “I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful — on and off the field.
      “I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.”
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      CMauricio Pochettino is interested in taking Maguire to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      SunSport revealed eight days ago Maguire was set to have the captaincy taken away — with Bruno Fernandes likely to get the role ahead of Casemiro.
      The England defender joined from Leicester in 2019 but lost his place under Ten Hag last term.
      Half of the Premier League clubs tried to sign him on loan in January and, while United have set an ambitious asking price of £50m, it is likely to drop towards £30m.
      As well as Prem interest, Inter Milan and Saudi clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal also need centre-backs.
      Maguire has two years left on his £200,000-a-week United contract. More

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      Forgotten Arsenal trio left out of pre-season tour to USA as Declan Rice joins up with new team-mates

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      A FORGOTTEN Arsenal trio have been left out of the club’s pre-season tour to the USA.New signing Declan Rice has travelled with the squad, though, after joining up with his new team-mates.
      Three Arsenal players have been left out of their USA tour squadCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice has met up with his new team-mates and travelled to the USACredit: Instagram @arsenal
      The Gunners jetted out for their pre-season tour on Sunday morning ahead of facing the MLS All-Stars on Wednesday.
      Mikel Arteta’s side will also play Manchester United and Barcelona before returning to the UK.
      Ahead of the trip, Arsenal named their squad for the tour, with three forgotten stars left out.
      Nicolas Pepe, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Cedric Soares have all been left out of the squad for the tour.
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      Emile Smith-Rowe and Thomas Partey were also absent, although they will be joining up with the squad next week.
      All three of the players left out are expected to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.
      Pepe spent last season on loan in France with Nice and has been linked with a return to the Ligue 1 club.
      Meanwhile, Lokonga is a target for newly-promoted Burnley, having previously played under manager Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht.
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      As for Cedric, who was spotted at Rice’s training ground unveiling, he is into the final year of his contract after returning from a loan spell with Fulham.
      Rice has travelled to the USA with his new team-mates, though, after his arrival was finally announced by Arsenal on Saturday.
      The midfielder has signed from West Ham United for £105million, penning a deal through until the summer of 2028. More

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      Two Man Utd stars don’t report for pre-season training with Erik ten Hag ready to axe ‘must-sell’ defenders

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      ERIK TEN HAG is ready to axe “must-sell” defenders Eric Bailly and Alex Telles this summer.The Manchester United pair have not reported for pre-season training ahead of their potential exits from Old Trafford.
      Eric Bailly has not reported for pre-season trainingCredit: Getty
      Alex Telles is also yet to return to Manchester United trainingCredit: Getty
      Both Bailly and Telles have been labelled “must-sells” by the club as Ten Hag overhauls his defence.
      In addition, the Manchester Evening News now report that they have yet to return for pre-season.
      That is despite the United squad flying out to the USA after Wednesday’s friendly against Lyon.
      Bailly and Telles will not be part of the tour squad that will face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund during the trip.
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      Instead, they are expected to leave the club, with both players into the final year of their contracts.
      Bailly spent last season on loan at Marseille, playing 23 times for the French side.

      However, there is currently no concrete interest from any specific clubs in signing him.
      As for Telles, who won the Europa League on loan at Sevilla last term, he is a target for Al-Nassr.
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      A move to the Saudi Arabian club would see the Brazilian reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The news of Bailly and Telles’ impending exits comes after Ten Hag stripped Harry Maguire of the United captaincy.
      Maguire has confirmed he is no longer the Red Devils’ skipper and admitted he was “extremely disappointed” with the decision.
      He could also leave United this summer amid interest from West Ham United.
      Erik ten Hag is ready to sell both Eric Bailly and Alex TellesCredit: Getty More

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      Eagle-eyed Arsenal fans spot star man ‘ruin’ team photo – but can you work out which player made the gaffe?

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      EAGLE-EYED Arsenal fans have spotted a player “ruining” their team photo – but can you work out which player made the gaffe?The Gunners squad lined up for a photo before flying to the USA on Sunday.
      One Arsenal star ‘ruined’ their team photoCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have jetted off to the USA for their pre-season tourCredit: instagram @jorginhofrello
      Declan Rice was among those on boardCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side have jetted to Washington to begin their pre-season tour, with the players smiling for the camera at the airport.
      However, one player appeared to have ruined the photo by accident.
      The star man can be seen leaning down and looking at their foot as the photo was taken.
      Jorginho was the culprit, with fans spotting that he had “ruined” the team snap.
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      One supporter tweeted: “Let’s all have a nice photo to promote Emirates, except for Jorginho (I think), who has just stepped in dog s*** by the looks of things…”
      The gaffe is difficult to spot in the full-size image, with Jorginho stood behind Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz.
      Several fans did not even notice him bending down as they reacted to the team photo.
      “Declan Rice looks so happy,” said one supporter. “Heard West Ham used to fly in economy class.”
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      Another added: “Trossard always looks like he’s going through a midlife crisis.”
      A third fan also wrote: “Trossard looks buzzing to be there.”
      Arsenal are set to face the MLS All-Stars in Washington for the first match of their USA tour.
      The Gunners will then play Manchester United and Barcelona before returning to the UK.
      New signings Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber have both travelled after Rice’s arrival was finally confirmed on Saturday.
      However, Nicolas Pepe, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Cedric have all been left at home as their futures remain uncertain.
      Emile Smith-Rowe and Thomas Partey were also absent but are expected to join up with the squad next week.
      A close up shows Jorginho as the culpritCredit: Getty
      Luckily Arsenal took another snap without Jorginho bending downCredit: Getty
      Martin Odegaard and Mohamed Elneny gave the thumbs upCredit: Getty More