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      How Inter Milan could line up next season with defence made up of ex-Man Utd stars as Maguire is linked with transfer

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      INTER MILAN could soon have a number of former Manchester United players in their starting XI. Harry Maguire has been linked with a loan move to the Serie A giants ahead of the transfer window slamming shut.
      Harry Maguire is wanted by Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      Here is how Inter could line-up with Harry Maguire in the team
      United’s captain reportedly wants to remain at the club and make a decision on his long-term future in the summer.
      But if does leave, he could link-up with plenty of Red Devils alumni at the San Siro.
      As Inter look set to allow Milan Skriniar to join Paris-Saint Germain, another centre-back they are keen on is Chris Smalling.
      The 33-year-old is already at home in Italy with Roma, but his deal in the capital runs out at the end of this season and has handed in a transfer request in the capital.
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      The ex-England star – who made 323 appearances for Man Utd – could soon join Maguire at Inter.
      His team-mate Victor Lindelof has also been monitored by the club but their advances for him have been rejected.
      Inter manager Simone Inzaghi likes to use a 3-5-2 with wing-backs and ex-United ace Matteo Darmian features regularly.
      The defender has played 21 times for Inter this season.
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      Further up the field is a fourth ex-Manchester United star, Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
      He played 63 times for the club, scoring 13 goals between 2016 and 2018.
      Topping off the team is Romelu Lukaku, who is at Inter on loan from Chelsea.
      The Belgian played at Old Trafford for two seasons under Jose Mourinho.
      The rest of the team could be filled with the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Denzel Dumfries and Nicolo Barella.
      The Nerazzurri currently sit second in the league, 13 points behind leaders Napoli.
      And the club will face Porto in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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      Man Utd star Harry Maguire looks unrecognisable as fresh-faced teenager in incredible childhood throwback snap

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is one of the most recognisable footballers in Europe.As Manchester United captain and an England stalwart, it’s hard to miss big ol’ 6ft 4ins ‘Slabhead’.
      Harry Maguire is one of the most expensive footballers of all timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But an incredible photo from his childhood days shows Maguire, now 29, looking very different in his school uniform.
      He still has the famous wide jaw and dark hair as he sits behind his younger brother Laurence in their blue shirts and navy-and-white striped ties.
      Older sibling Joe is seen in a blazer in an inset.
      Another amazing snap from a few years later shows the three brothers – who are all footballers – sat in the garden, presumably at their Sheffield home.
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      Smiling Harry, whose real name is actually Jacob, is decked out in his beige coat, matching with Joe, and holding up their younger sister Daisy.
      The Red Devils and Three Lions star – who also excelled at table tennis, rugby and cross country – was a “remarkable” pupil at St Mary’s Catholic School in Chesterfield and smashed his GCSE exams.
      Former deputy headteacher, Sue Cain said: “He was never in any trouble, he had such a good attitude.
      “I taught all three Maguire brothers, they all absolutely loved their sport.
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      “Harry was such a modest lad.
      “He had his head screwed on even at that age. He did everything you asked him to do and he never questioned why. He was popular, and he was huge.
      “Even at a young age he was very tall and he towered over teams.
      “He got A* and A grades in his GCSEs. He was very capable academically.”
      Maguire broke through on the football stage with Sheffield United then had three years with Hull before joining Leicester in 2017.
      It was during his time with the Foxes he earned his call-up to the England senior squad, starring at the 2018 World Cup and then joining United for a world-record £85million a year later.
      However, he has endured a tough time finding his best form at Old Trafford.
      And his club future may be away from the Theatre of Dreams.
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      Maguire has made just four Premier League starts under Erik ten Hag so far this season and featured for 801 minutes overall.
      The centre-back has been linked with transfers to West Ham and Inter Milan as he looks to play regular football again and keep his England place.
      Maguire sits behind brother Laurence in their school photoCredit: Instagram
      The boys Harry, Laurence and Joe have a younger sister called DaisyCredit: Instagram
      Joe, Harry and Laurence are all footballersCredit: Instagram More

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      Joao Cancelo ‘had furious training ground bust-up with Man City boss Pep Guardiola’ after finding out he was dropped

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      JOAO CANCELO reportedly had a huge training ground bust-up with Pep Guardiola after he was dropped.The full-back is close to joining Bayern Munich on loan for the rest of the season after losing his place in the Manchester City team.
      Joao Cancelo had a bust-up with Pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty
      Guardiola left Cancelo out of his starting line-up on several occasions since the World CupCredit: Getty
      Cancelo’s game time has drastically reduced since he returned from the World Cup.
      According to the Daily Mail his relationship with manager Guardiola was strained as a result.
      And it reached boiling point after Cancelo was again overlooked in City’s 1-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.
      The pair are believed to have had heated conversations over the last few weeks, with the Portuguese spotted in a slump on the bench as he watched his team-mates warm up ahead of a clash against Wolves.
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      Cancelo has reportedly been a disruptive influence on the squad in recent weeks.
      And his relationship with Guardiola is said to be irreparable, with the club allowing Cancelo to leave.
      Cancelo has fallen out of favour with Guardiola tweaking his system and has started only three of the 10 fixtures since returning from international duty – he was also hooked at half-time against Chelsea.
      He may have already made his final appearance for the Citizens as Bayern have the option to make his move permanent for £61.5million.
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      That would see the English champs make a small profit on the player they signed in a £60m deal three-and-a-half years ago.
      Even so, it would still be a surprise move for Man City given their well-documented problems in the full-back areas.
      But that problem could be solved by the signing of Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell, who was of interest to City before he moved to Stamford Bridge. More

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      Fans convinced Ryan Reynolds is 7ft tall as optical illusion shows Hollywood superstar towering over Lineker and Shearer

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      FOOTBALL fans are shocked by how much Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds towered over the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.The Wrexham co-owner featured on the BBC’s coverage of Wrexham’s draw with Sheffield United in the FA Cup fourth round.
      Ryan Reynolds towered over Alan Shearer despite only being two inches tallerCredit: BBC
      The Hollywood actor made the whole BBC team look smallCredit: BBC
      And the actor looked gigantic compared to former strikers Lineker, Shearer and Mark Hughes.
      One supporter watching at home was convinced Reynolds must be about seven feet.
      But the cameras must have been playing tricks as Reynolds is only 6ft2.
      Shearer is 6ft but the gap between them seemed much bigger, as was the case for 5ft10 Lineker.
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      Fans were surprised by Reynolds’ stature with one writing on Twitter: “Thanks for showing us that Ryan Reynolds is about 7ft tall too!”
      Another added: “Is Ryan Reynolds standing on a box? Or is he just tall?”
      And a third said: “Ryan Reynolds is surprisingly tall!”
      Reynolds, 46, said the match was one of the most exciting experiences he has ever had, despite the last-minute heartbreak of a Sheffield United equaliser denying The Red Dragons a famous win.
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      The actor said after the game: “When @RMcElhenney (co-owner and fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney) and I got into this it all felt so impossible. But impossible is Wrexham’s favourite colour.
      “That was one of the most exciting things I’ve EVER seen.
      “Thank you each and every Wrexham supporter who came out and aimed your heart at that pitch tonight.”
      Reynolds also left Shearer and Co in stitches after claiming the Blades had a small chance of pulling off a miracle by winning – and his comical prediction almost came true. More

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      Watch incoming Leeds star Weston McKennie stub toe in interview and ‘die inside’ as he appears to mouth curse

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      INCOMING Leeds United star Weston McKennie was caught making a hilarious gaffe in the middle of an interview. McKennie is set to join the Yorkshire giants on loan with a £30million buy option from Juventus.
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      Weston McKennie is set to become the third American player at LeedsCredit: Getty
      A he closes in on a move, brilliant footage of McKennie injuring himself during an interview has emerged.
      The 24-year-old appeared to stub his toe while answering questions on camera.
      McKennie could then be seen grimacing in pain and appearing to mouth some colourful language.
      While the American appeared to find the incident painful, fans on YouTube found it hilarious.
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      One fan said: “Lmaooo he was dying inside 😂😂😂 Feel his pain tho.”
      A second fan commented: “This boy represents me.”
      A third joked: “Out for two weeks 😂”
      “We all know what he was about to say,” remarked another.
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      McKennie has reportedly flown to the UK to complete his move to Elland Road.
      He was not involved as Juventus lost 2-0 to Monza, which is set to reap an X-rated reward for the club’s players. More

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      Two ways Arsenal can replace Thomas Partey without splashing out on huge Moises Caicedo transfer amid injury fears

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      NO MOISES CAICEDO, no problem.Arsenal are believed to have submitted a third bid for Brighton’s Ecuadorian midfielder and Gooners’ anxiety levels are through the roof.
      Thomas Partey gave Arsenal a scare when he came off with a knock at Man CityCredit: Getty
      The Gunners are launching a third transfer bid for Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Since the initial concerns over Thomas Partey’s injury fans have been concerned over what we’ll do if a new midfielder isn’t brought in before the deadline.
      It seems obvious now that while Albert Sambi Lokonga may well evolve into a true talent in time, he simply does not possess the mentality required to play as a sole defensive midfielder for now.
      The young Belgian is fine with the ball, but shows little without it and that on its own rules him out as cover for Partey.
      What seems strange, given the two failed bids for Douglas Luiz at the end of the last transfer window, is that Mikel Arteta and Edu had seemingly identified this as a squad weakness.
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      So why then wait until the final week of this present window to bid for Caicedo?
      We may never know the answer and we may yet further test Brighton’s resolve but what if we don’t and have left it too late to seek an alternative, given Mo Elneny’s absence?
      The first thing to bear in mind is that Partey is not injured and will play this weekend against Everton, so we are truly looking at worst case scenario contingency plans.
      We have cover for Granit Xhaka but do we have options for an injury to our Ghanaian lynchpin?
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      My belief is that we have two possible solutions.
      Firstly, we know that Oleksandr Zinchenko captains Ukraine from the base of their midfield.
      Yes, international football is different to the Premier League, but we have seen our left-back step into Arteta’s midfield before.
      Technically, the Ukrainian is without doubt able to play the defensive pivit role. He reads danger well, is more than proficient at avoiding the press, can operate in tight spaces and has the ability to start attacks with his passing range.
      If we were to move Zinchenko into a deep midfield role, we are fortunate to have a quality international left back in Kieran Tierney to slot in at fullback.
      The ever popular Scot would not let anybody down but has struggled to play the new role as Arteta has asked him. This being the case the team might have to slightly change their style, but Gabriel Martinelli’s workload would decrease with the return of his former pal overlapping.
      If Arteta is set on playing the same way, and who could blame him as it is working so well, there is a second option that allows Zinchenko to stay at left back, supporting the midfield as he currently does.
      At right back, Ben White is not required to step into midfield and operate more conventionally, supporting and overlapping Bukayo Saka.
      We are blessed on that flank to also have two high level exponents of the role and, as we saw against United, playing Takehiro Tomiyasu at right back is seamless, and does not weaken that flank.
      White has played the defensive midfielder role at Leeds in the past. Today’s White is a far superior model to the one who helped Leeds gain promotion and I have few doubts he could proficiently play in the position.
      We have been stunned by his close control, intricate touches in evading challenges and his passing range, all evident during his successful transition from centre back to right back this campaign.
      White will not be a Partey clone but his defensive awareness and understanding of what to do without the ball, would make his a far more compelling and mature option to Lokonga.
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      I have not mentioned our new Polish addition as whilst I read he can play in midfield, to do so in a new league straight away would be a huge ask.
      Let’s see what the deadline brings but let’s not be all doom and gloom. We are still top of the toughest league in the world and we do have strong internal possibilities if the our worst fears do materialise. More

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      Watch Everton manager Sean Dyche savage Toffees flops in incredible interview after inspiring Burnley to comeback win

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      SEAN DYCHE was hammering Everton for not knowing how to win games – when he was still in charge at Burnley.The Englishman was named manager of the Toffees after they axed Frank Lampard last week.
      🗣 “I said at half-time, I’m not sure [Everton] know how to win a game lads.” Sean Dyche explains what he said to his team to turn the game around and beat Everton 3-2. 👀 pic.twitter.com/jJDO8BvN2n— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 6, 2022

      Sean Dyche has previously hammered his new club EvertonCredit: Getty
      Everton handed the former Burnley boss a two-and-a-half-year contract and will be hoping he can lead them to Premier League safety.
      However, a previous post-match interview has emerged in which Dyche hammered the Everton team.
      The 51-year-old had just led his Clarets to a comeback victory over Everton at Turf Moor in April 2022 – shortly before he got the boot from Burnley.
      Everton were 2-1 up at half time thanks to a brace from Richarlison, but goals from Jay Rodriguez and Maxwell Cornet handed victory to Dyche’s men.
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      After the game, Dyche did not hold back as he said: “The mentality is hard. I have been down there.
      “Sometimes it is hard to explain, but you get a sense that a team [Everton] don’t know how to win a game.
      “I said to them at half time ‘I’m not sure these know how to win a game, especially away from home’.”
      Dyche has previously been praised for making his teams hard to beat and he was successful during his ten-year spell with Burnley.
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      He has a job on his hands now, with the Goodison Park side 19th in the Premier League.
      Everton have only won three league games this season and are two points away from safety.
      Dyche will take to the dugout for his first Everton game on Saturday lunchtime against league leaders Arsenal. More

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      Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest: Ten Hag looking to reach first domestic final as manager – Stream, TV channel, odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Nottingham Forest for a chance to play in the Carabao Cup final. The Red Devils already have one foot in the Wembley showpiece, having beaten Forest 3-0 in the first leg.
      Man Utd beat Forest 3-0 in the first leg last weekCredit: Getty
      And with the second leg at home, Erik Ten Hag’s men should find things a little more comfortable this time around.
      A trip to Wembley would be a first for Ten Hag, who looks to have turned United’s fortunes around this season.
      Winning the Carabao Cup would represent United’s first trophy win for six years.
      When is Man Utd vs Forest?

      Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest will take place on Wednesday, February 1.
      The game will get going from 8pm UK time.
      The match will be held at Old Trafford in Manchester.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Man Utd’s clash with Nottingham Forest will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Christian Eriksen will not play any part of the game after suffering an ankle injury in the win over Reading at the weekend.
      Anthony Martial and Diogo Dalot are both still unavailable for selection too.
      Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay may also miss the game through injury.
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      With the tie effectively wrapped up, Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony Elanga may be given starts.
      Jesse Lingard may start for Forest on his return to Old Trafford.
      Odds

      Man Utd – 4/11
      Draw – 18/5
      Nottingham Forest 7/1
      Forest to qualify – 80/1

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More