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      Inside Man Utd legend Gary Neville’s former £3million mansion with tennis court, golf course, and David Beckham Suite

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      GARY Neville’s amazing former mansion – where David Beckham also lived for a year – is up for sale.The Manchester United legend inhabited the four-bedroom pad during his illustrious playing days at Old Trafford.
      Gary Neville’s former Bolton mansion has been put up for saleCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      The Manchester United legend lived in the property during his playing daysCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      The swanky property has an infinity pool that fits eightCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      David Beckham had his own suite when he lived here for a yearCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      The swanky property has an infinity pool, tennis court and even its own mini five-hole golf course in the grounds.
      The luxurious 35-acre hot-spot has previously been valued at around £3million but Estate agent PLM Sales has asked for a price on application.
      United legend Neville converted a barn into the plush mansion back in 1999 – the same year the Red Devils won the treble.
      Part of the house is known as the Beckham Suite, as former team-mate David, 45, lived there for a year when his wife Victoria, 46, was away.
      Neville has since revealed that while Becks was staying with him, the former England captain would do all the cooking.
      He told the Guardian in 2014: “He’d make food for me all the time.
      “Stir-fries with noodles and vegetables and pasta dishes with sauces – a lot of pasta.”
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      Neville’s former mansion has its own tennis court in the groundsCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      The master bedroom has its own special steam roomCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      Neville moved out of the house in Bolton back in 2003, but still owns land nearby where he infamously tried to build his Teletubby style eco house.
      Yet prospective buyers are still reminded of the famous former owner as two wooden carved lions on the stairway bearing the United and England crests remain.
      The 9,900 square foot mansion has an integrated sound and music system, and residents can talk to anyone in a different room via an intercom.
      It also boasts a fully decked out entertainment room, which includes a £60,000 bar, disco strobe lighting and a 6ft projector screen.
      The swanky infinity pool fits up to eight and all of the windows are bulletproof with a remotely-monitored CCTV system.
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      The bedrooms all have walk-in wardrobes and en-suites, while the master has its own special steam room.
      And the plush gardens have their very own golf course and tennis court.
      SunSport revealed last year that Neville was offering his hotel penthouse for rent – at a staggering £25,000 per month.
      There are two wooden carved lions on the stairway bearing the United and England crestsCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      The 35-acre mansion has previously been valued at around £3millionCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
      Neville revealed Beckham used to do all the cooking when they lived togetherCredit: PLM Sales/TNG
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      Chelsea’s academy stars panicking over huge January transfer spending as German clubs look to swoop

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      CHELSEA’S academy stars are worried by the club’s huge transfer spending and being eyed eagerly by German teams.Mykhailo Mudryk’s £88million arrival took the Blues’ spending in the summer and January windows close to £500m.
      Chelsea’s latest buy, Mykhailo Mudryk, was unveiled to fans at half-time in Sunday’s 1-0 home Prem win over Crystal PalaceCredit: AP
      PSV Eindhoven’s ex-Spurs winger Noni Madueke is still being linked with Chelsea, who have already signed 14 players under the Todd Boehly regimeCredit: Rex
      But The Telegraph say Chelsea’s teenage products fear their own progress will now be dented – sparking activity from their agents.
      It’s reportedly left German clubs wondering if they can nick some bargains – like Bayern Munich did when they signed Jamal Musiala in 2019.
      The Stuttgart-born attacking midfielder, 19, played for England up to the U-21s but switched allegiance to Germany, winning 20 senior caps already.
      Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly insists he is backing under-fire manager Graham Potter for the long haul despite slipping to tenth in the Prem.
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      And that means more big signings are expected this month.
      PSV’s £27m-rated wideman Noni Madueke, 20, is still on the Blues radar.
      It’s thought Chelsea contacted the Dutch giants in December about the England U-21 ace, a Londoner who was with Crystal Palace and Tottenham as a kid.
      Mudyryk was the 14th signing since Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over the club in May after previous owner Roman Abramovich was ousted.
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      Apart from the Shakhtar Donetsk winger, Chelsea have also bought Molde’s Ivory Coast striker David Datro Fofana, Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile and Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos this month.
      And Joao Felix’s half-season loan from Atletico Madrid cost a fee close to £10m.
      But one teenager whose Stamford Bridge future should be safe is England hopeful Levi Colwill.
      Chelsea are tipped to offer the centre-back, 19, a new long-term contract amid fine form on loan for Premier League rivals Brighton. More

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      Louis van Gaal broke down in tears over Man Utd sacking and wife knew it was the end after Sir Alex Ferguson change

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      FORMER Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal broke down in tears after he was sacked by the club, his wife has revealed.The Dutchman’s partner Truus has claimed she knew he was going to be dismissed after a change in behaviour towards them from legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Louis van Gaal’s wife Truus has revealed she knew he was going to be sacked by Man UtdCredit: The Mega Agency
      Sir Alex Ferguson allegedly changed his behaviour towards Louis van Gaal’s wifeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Van Gaal, 71, was sacked just two days after he led Man Utd to FA Cup glory over Crystal Palace in 2016.
      Reports had suggested he got told he was going to be fired hours after the final whistle at Wembley and the club had supposedly been having secret talks with Jose Mourinho.
      His wife Truus has said in an Amazon Prime documentary about his life that the ex-Netherlands boss was left heartbroken by the decision although she knew it was coming.
      Truus, 69, said: “I knew Louis would be fired by Manchester United. I felt it.
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      “We had a small boardroom there and it was always fun with the old legends, Ferguson, Bobby Charlton. We had a table there with good food and drinks.
      “Suddenly, they stopped greeting us, just waved from afar. Something was wrong. It was female intuition.
      “I said, ‘Louis, you’re going to be fired. Get wise to it.’ And I slammed the door of the apartment shut.
      “After the FA Cup final, I said, ‘Louis, they say you’ve been fired.’
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      “He got so angry. ‘Why did you have to spoil my party? Stop all this aggressive nonsense.'”
      When his wife returned to see him in person, Van Gaal was distraught.
      She adds: “His voice sounded broken. When I came home, I could see he’d been crying. I hugged him. I had tears in my eyes too.”
      This is not the first time revelations have been made about his sacking by the Red Devils.
      Van Gaal previously said: “The way Man Utd treated me was terrible. They have been mean and low.”
      He has also shared that the club had to pay him his full severance pay if he didn’t take a job for a year after his dismissal.
      Therefore, Van Gaal deliberately rejected management offers so United had to pay him the full amount as he cited “revenge”.
      Ex-Man Utd captain Wayne Rooney speaks in the documentary, expressing his disappointment that Van Gaal left.
      The now DC United gaffer said: “I was very disappointed because I felt that everything was moving in the right direction.
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      “I felt if you [Van Gaal] had one more year we would have been successful.”
      He was in charge at Old Trafford for two seasons and let go after the club missed out on qualifying for the Champions League. More

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      Tottenham’s transfer plans for January revealed with under-fire Antonio Conte wanting three positions filled

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      TOTTENHAM are in the market for three players this January – but the future of Antonio Conte could potentially complicate any deals, reports say. Only two weeks remain before the window slams shut and Spurs are one of seven Premier League teams yet to make a signing.
      Antonio Conte has cut a frustrated figure on the Tottenham touchline in recent weeksCredit: Getty
      A clamour for new faces appears to be growing among fans amid a sticky run of form.
      The Times reports that there are still three positions the club are eager to fill.
      A left-sided attacking player, a right-wingback and a central midfielder are believed to be top of Conte’s wish-list.
      Spurs spent over £170m during the summer recruiting big stars like Richarlison and Christian Romero.
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      But Conte has grumbled previously about Tottenham’s lack of spending power compared to their Premier League rivals.
      The contract of the situation of the head coach has further complicated transfer plans, the Times adds.
      The Italian’s deal runs out at the end of the season and the Spurs hierarchy fear bringing in new players who are then not fancied by Conte’s potential successor.
      Despite the lack of incomings, the North London club have been linked to a number of players in this window.
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      Defender Pedro Porro is believed to one of the targets but Sporting Lisbon are reluctant to let him go this window.
      They are reportedly insisting that Spurs cough up almost £40m.
      Meanwhile, Jordan Pickford is another high-profile star who who has caught Spurs’ interest, according to reports.
      Conte expressed frustration with the “crazy” expectations on Spurs following their New Year’s Day defeat to Aston Villa.
      He ranted: “I remember very well in the summer people talked about Tottenham as title contenders but it was a bit crazy to see this.
      “To become title contenders, to become a team ready to fight to win something, you need to have a solid foundation, which means to have 14 or 15 strong players, with quality, and the other young players to develop.
      “Every season, you can add two players – but two players priced £50m, £60m, £70m.
      “In this way, it means you are signing important players who can improve the quality and the level of your team. But this is a process, guys.”
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      Sunday’s North London derby defeat means Spurs have now lost three of their last four home league games.
      They have also fallen five points behind Manchester United and Newcastle in the race for top four. More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk’s starting Dream Team price revealed – will Chelsea’s new star hit the ground running?

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      IF the Premier League was a school then Todd Boehly would be the pupil who asks all his classmates if he can copy their homework.In a short space of time, Chelsea’ co-owner has developed a reputation for signing players heavily linked to rival clubs.
      The latest and most dramatic example of this strategy comes in the form of Mykhailo Mudryk’s acquisition as the 22-year-old seemed destined for Arsenal before the Blues swooped in.
      In total, the deal is reported to be worth £88.7m, making it one of the most expensive transfers in history.
      Very much not an Arsenal playerCredit: getty
      The move has raised eyebrows not just because of how the club edged out their London foes, but because the player in question has scored just 12 goals in professional football.
      That’s not to say to say Mudryk isn’t a talented footballer but his relative inexperience, plus the fact he’s never played outside Ukraine, means the transfer comes with inherent risks.
      Ten of his career goals have come in Shakhtar Donetsk colours this season, seven in the league and three in the Champions League, and he’s also provided eight assists in all competitions this term.
      Those numbers boil down to a goal involvement every 79.6 minutes – undeniably impressive.
      Previous players to wear Chelsea’s No15 include: Mohamed Salah and Kevin De BruyneCredit: getty
      Mudryk has predominantly played as a left winger to date although he has occasionally switched to the opposite flank and has some minutes under his belt at centre-forward.
      It will be interesting to see how Graham Potter uses the new arrival given the plethora of assets at his disposal who operate in similar areas.
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      Mason Mount (£4m), Raheem Sterling (£4.2m), Christian Pulisic (£2.4m), Hakim Ziyech (£2.3m), Kai Havertz (£3.5m) and Joao Felix (£3.8m) all prefer to play either out wide or behind a proper striker.
      Christopher Nkunku will be added to that list soon.
      Competition for places is a good way to motivate the squad and drive up standards but this juggling act can also cause headaches for a head coach.
      And from a Dream Team perspective, gaffers will be wary of rotation at Stamford Bridge – generally it’s best to back attack-minded midfielders who are guaranteed starters when fit.
      Mudryk may well fit that description but his place in the pecking order remains to be seen.
      Certainly he has the form to hit the ground in English football but history is littered with players who have required a bedding-in period upon switching leagues – Chelsea supporters know this better than most.
      It remains to be seen how well Mudryk translates to the Premier LeagueCredit: getty
      And now for the big reveal… the Ukraine international has been added to Dream Team with a starting price of £3.5million.
      Couple that with the fact he’s categorised as a midfielder, rather than a forward, and it’s a tempting prospect but of course we recommend waiting for a proper look at Mudryk in action before doing anything rash.
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      Rather ominously, current Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, previously of Shakhtar Donetsk, has said: “I think Mudryk can win the Ballon d’Or in the future.”
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      ‘Come and be loved’ – Piers Morgan begs Declan Rice to make Arsenal transfer as they line up £80m move

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      PIERS MORGAN has urged Declan Rice to move to Arsenal.The Arsenal fan believes that the West Ham midfielder is “exactly” what the Gunners need.
      The West Ham captain would be ‘loved’ at the Emirates, says Piers MorganCredit: Rex
      Morgan has urged Rice to join ArsenalCredit: EPA
      Rice have been linked with a summer move to the Emirates Stadium.
      Arsenal are believed to have made signing the Hammers captain their top priority in order to bolster their midfield options.
      The club are also keen on the deal as it would be a blow to rivals Chelsea, of which Rice is a long-term target.
      The Blues hijacked Arsenal’s deal for Mykhailo Mudryk, and this could be a way for the North London side to get their own back.
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      Morgan, however, believes that Rice would be perfect for Mikel Arteta’s squad alongside Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      He told talkSPORT breakfast: “I love Declan Rice. I’ve had this conversation with him on Twitter where I’ve begged him to come before. I think he’s exactly what we need.
      “I think that when Arsenal have our first eleven starting, including Xhaka and Partey, we look really strong, but if one of those two gets injured, I think we need another big midfield enforcer who can also play a role in attack too.”
      “Rice can do everything and he’s got that right mentality, the right attitude, I think he’s very much an Arteta-style player and I think he would fit absolutely perfectly into our squad.”
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      The vocal Gunner also suggested that Rice would “be loved” should he move to the Emirates Stadium.
      He added: “So Declan, come on, I know you’re listening, Declan – come, come to the Emirates. Come and be loved.”
      The England international has made it clear that he wants to be challenging for trophies in his career.
      This is something that does not seem likely at 18th-placed West Ham.
      But a move to Arsenal will not come cheap as the East London club are set to demand a premium price for their star player.
      Rice’s contract runs until 2024, with the option for a further year. More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star Ademola Lookman tearing it up in Serie A as league’s second top scorer behind Osimhen

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      FORMER Premier League starlet Ademola Lookman has got his career flying again in Italy.Lookman failed to shine for the likes of Everton, Leicester and Fulham but is certainly standing out with Atalanta.
      Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been tearing it up in Serie ACredit: Getty
      Ademola Lookman struggled in the Premier League with teams like EvertonCredit: Reuters
      Ademola Lookman is the Serie A’s second top scorer behind Napoli’s Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      The winger has already registered a whopping nine goals and three assists in only 17 Serie A appearances this season.
      That means the Nigeria international is the league’s joint second top scorer alongside Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Spezia’s MBala Nzola.
      He is only behind fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who has bagged 12 goals for Napoli.
      Lookman is now considered as one of the best players in the Italian top flight.
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      But the 25-year-old didn’t have it easy as he previously struggled in the Premier League.
      The Nigerian, who was born in Wandsworth, joined Charlton’s academy at the age of 16 after starting out at Waterloo.
      Lookman was promoted to the Addicks’ first team in 2015 and amassed a total of 12 goals in 49 appearances.
      The rising star made a big leap to Everton two years later but struggled with only four goals in 48 matches.
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      That led to a loan stint at RB Leipzig in 2018 and his impressive performances convinced the Bundesliga giants to sign him on a permanent deal a year later.
      But the former England Under-21 international was sent back on loan in the Premier League soon after with hapless stints at Fulham and Leicester in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
      Lookman only managed four goals at Craven Cottage and eight at King Power Stadium.
      That led to Leipzig selling him to Atalanta in the summer and he has since been firing on all cylinders. More

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      ‘It was fun while it lasted’ – Man Utd fans fear the worst as referee for huge clash against Arsenal is revealed

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      ANTHONY TAYLOR has been confirmed as referee for Manchester United’s trip to Arsenal on Sunday.And some Red Devils fans have taken to social media to whinge about his appointment.
      Anthony Taylor has reffed Man United twice so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo whinged to Taylor during a match in NovemberCredit: Reuters
      Taylor, 44, is widely considered as one of the Prem’s most high profile referees and was chosen to officiate at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Man United have been on a brilliant run of form, climbing into the top four and the edge of the title race.
      With a win on Sunday they could move to within six points of leaders Arsenal.
      But some United fans reckon that Taylor’s presence could cost them victory.
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      One wrote: “Well winning was fun while it lasted.”
      A second bizarrely fumed: “There will be 12 Arsenal players on the field.”
      While a third tweeted: “Penalty for Arsenal.”
      And another added: “Ah well the streak had to come to an end at some point.”
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      Taylor has taken charge of two Man United games so far this season; the 3-1 defeat at Aston Villa and the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
      And it’s the former that fans still seem wound up about.
      Villa went 2-0 up on that day via a Lucas Digne free-kick.
      Taylor opted to move the United wall back while they were defending the set piece, with images appearing to suggest that this was a mistake, and that it was well over 10 yards from the ball.
      The PGMOL subsequently admitted that Taylor had made an error after the match.
      That November 6 match was United’s most recent Prem loss.
      Remarkably, Arsenal fans have also moaned about Taylor.
      One wrote: “He’ll ref in favor of Man United and Man City.”
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      A second added: “Honestly, there is NO referee appointment that would have us relieved. They’re all terrible.”
      Although a third went against the others, tweeting: “Tbh he’s been good in our games this season.”
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