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      Bruno Fernandes sends 16-word warning to Scott McTominay after former Man Utd star almost ruined his birthday

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      MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes sent a warning to former team-mate Scott McTominay following Portugal’s Nations League match against Scotland on Sunday.McTominay fired Scotland into a shock early lead against Roberto Martinez’s side at Estadio da Luz.Scott McTominay scored for Scotland against Portugal on SundayCredit: APBruno Fernandes responded with an equaliser before commenting on his former team-mate’s InstagramCredit: GettyScotland retained the lead for the remainder of the first half but Fernandes equalised shortly after the break.It was the perfect way to mark his 600th career game – and his 30th birthday.Portugal went on to win the match thanks to a late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo.Ex-United midfielder McTominay was left deflated at full-time but took to social media to thank the travelling Scotland fans.Read More on Man UtdFernandes was quick to comment on his post, writing: “I was already missing you my guy but don’t score again at my birthday against me!”McTominay left Man Utd to join Napoli in a £25million transfer on deadline day.United boss Erik ten Hag later admitted he did not want to sell the midfielder.He said: “It is a little bit mixed, I am very happy for him but it is mixed because I wouldn’t prefer to lose him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”He is Manchester United in everything, he was so important for Manchester United.”He was here for over 22 years but unfortunately it is the rules.Awkward moment Erik ten Hag drags Bruno Fernandes out of interview live on Sky Sports when grilled about Man Utd future”Homegrown players bring more value and that is not the right thing to do but for everyone, for all parts, it is a good deal.”Scott is happy with it, and Napoli and us.”Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      Zinedine Zidane reveals why he won’t become Man Utd manager and says ‘I work in a different way’

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE has revealed why he does not want to become Manchester United manager.The 52-year-old has been out of the dugout since 2021 when his second spell in charge of Real Madrid ended.Zinedine Zidane has ruled himself out becoming Man Utd bossCredit: EPADespite being away from the game for three years, he continues to be linked with top jobs such as Man Utd, Bayern Munich and the French national team.But Zidane has lifted the lid on why he does not see a move to Old Trafford as an option.He told L’Equipe: “Would I want to go to Manchester? I understand English, but I’m not completely fluent in it. “I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work in a different way. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”Many elements come into play in order to win, it is a global context. I know what I need to win.”Zidane speaks Spanish and Italian fluently.For now, Man Utd are not on the lookout for a new manager after Erik ten Hag signed a new contract in the summer.The Dutchman came close to losing his job as club chiefs spoke to other bosses including Thomas Tuchel.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSZidane’s managerial careerIn four years at Real Madrid: 2x LaLiga2x Supercopa de Espana3x Champions League2x Super Cup2x Club World Cup Pressure is already starting to mount on Ten Hag, with United 14th and on a -3 goal difference in the Premier League after three games.But the club are sticking by him and he has the full support of chiefs Omar Berrada and Dan Ashworth.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordBerrada said: “Do we still believe in Erik? Absolutely. We think Erik is the right coach for us and we’re fully backing him.”“In terms of the contract, that was a decision that was taken prior to both of our arrivals – but we’re very happy with that decision.“Erik has our full backing and we have worked very closely together in this transfer window.“We’re going to continue working very closely to help him get the best results out of the team.”Ashworth added: “I’ve really enjoyed working with Erik for the last eight weeks.“My job is to support him in every way I can whether that’s operationally with recruitment, whether that’s medical, with psychology, or training ground flow.“It’s to take as much of that off him to allow him to fully focus on the training pitch and the match plan to deliver success.”Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      Laura Woods names her all-time Premier League XI with Man Utd and Arsenal legends dominating

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      LAURA WOODS has named her all-time Premier League XI and boss – with a shock midfield three and NO Sir Alex Ferguson.The footie presenter’s best starting line-up is also dominated by four Arsenal and Manchester United legends.Laura Woods was asked to pick her Premier League all-time XIArsenal hero Patrick Vieira made the cutWoods, 37, mocked up her ultimate Prem XI for BETMGM, with only ONE current player making the cut.In goal, Woods went for Peter Schmeichel, pointing to the impressive accolades achieved by the former Man United keeper.The Denmark international won 15 major honours under Ferguson, including the Treble in 1999 and five Prem titles.Arsenal fan Woods only included one of Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard – solely opting for the ex- Liverpool captain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe said: “In the team that Gerrard was in, I think he just dragged everybody up to his level, and I don’t think Liverpool would have had the success of that generation without him.”The rest of the midfield trio was made up by former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira and Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne.Woods said: “Vieira is an incredible player. Again, another leader, so strong. I loved him and Roy Keane going at it in the tunnel.”Vieira won three Premier League titles, while former Man United captain Keane lifted seven.Most read in FootballGary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Tony Adams and Ashley Cole made up Woods’ back-four.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd it’s hard to argue with her front-three of Cristiano Ronaldo, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.But in a true to shock to everybody – or maybe no one – Woods finished her dream matchday squad with Invincibles manager Arsene Wenger.How Euro 2024 host Laura Woods finally tamed Love Island’s biggest bad boy Adam Collard who made Joey Essex look like a puppyShe said: “Wenger changed the Premier League. No one’s done it unbeaten since. “Everything about the way he treated those players and the way he dragged them from the pubs to the most professional era football in England had ever seen. I think he changed the game in this country.”Meanwhile, Woods hosts Prem football every Saturday on TNT and is a lead presenter on the channel’s Uefa Champions League coverage, after stepping down from her role at talkSPORT.The award-winning broadcaster is expecting her first child with former Love Islander boyfriend Adam Collard, 28.The loved-up couple recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to Ibiza at the end of August.Arsenal manager Arsene Wengergot the nod ahead of Fergie More

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      Man Utd legend slams ‘unfair’ criticism of Casemiro and claims ‘he’s not as old as people talk about’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Nicky Butt has defended Casemiro following his disastrous start to the Premier League season.The Red Devils midfielder, 32, has endured a dismal opening three games of the campaign for Erik ten Hag’s side.Casemiro has had a horror start to the new season in Manchester United’s midfieldCredit: GettyRed Devils legend Nicky Butt has stuck up for the BrazilianCredit: GettyIt culminated in him giving the ball away for two of Liverpool’s goals as Man Utd suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford.New £50million signing Manuel Ugarte is expected to replace Casemiro in Ten Hag’s midfield when they return to action at Southampton on Saturday.Yet despite Casemiro’s poor form, Man Utd icon Butt, 49, who won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and one Champions League during his 13-year stint at the club, has labelled criticism of the ex-Real Madrid man “harsh”.Speaking to Manchester Evening News, he said: “He’s won everything there is to win in the game.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I think [the criticism] is a bit unfair. He’s had one horrendous half and everyone is turning against him.“I think it’s a bit harsh, he knows what he is doing.”He’s won more things than I ever did so I wouldn’t sit here and say he’s this, that and the other.”But he did have a bad game, I’m sure he’s had a few before, we all have.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCasemiro won five Champions Leagues with Real Madrid, along with three LaLiga titles.He joined Man Utd in 2022 in a deal worth up to £70million and is the highest-paid player on their books, raking in a wage of £375,000 a week.Marcus Rashford releases training video during break after England snub as Man Utd fans say ‘hat-trick incoming’He enjoyed an impressive first season in England, scoring in the Carabao Cup final as Man Utd ended a five-year trophy drought.But the 2023/24 campaign was a disappointing one for the midfielder – who has 75 caps for Brazil.Following a nightmare performance in Man Utd’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace back in May, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher urged Casemiro to “leave the football before the football leaves you”.Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      Man Utd make huge progress towards building 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of the North’ stadium in £2BILLION project

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have taken another step towards building a new 100,000-seater stadium.The Red Devils have entered a strategic partnership with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in a bid to maximise the regeneration opportunities around Old Trafford.Manchester United plan to build a ‘Wembley of the North’Credit: EPAUnited recently entered a strategic partnership to maximise the regeneration opportunities around Old TraffordCredit: AlamyOfficials wish to showcase how a world-class stadium can catalyse wider regeneration and bring social and economic benefits to Trafford Wharfside and the surrounding areas.An advisory team, led by an independent director, will be appointed to support the ongoing work and ensure that it aligns with Trafford Council and the GMCA’s strategy and visions.Findings will be fed into the recommendations of a taskforce chaired by Lord Coe.Discussing the project, Lord Coe said: “The objective of this once-in-a-generation project is not only the development of a world-class stadium for the north of England, but also to ensure that this brings broad social and economic benefits to the local area and surrounding region.Read More on Man Utd”There is a huge opportunity to connect Trafford Wharfside regeneration with the ongoing growth of neighbouring Media City in Salford, and Greater Manchester’s Western Gateway and Central Growth Cluster plans, to create a project of national significance.”The tripartite advisory team will help fully unlock this incredibly exciting potential.”Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham added: “Greater Manchester has a strong claim to be the biggest footballing city-region on the planet.”Few places come close to matching our heritage and the global impact of our clubs and our culture.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The future of Old Trafford is the next chapter of that story, and we have a chance now to make sure it’s written properly.”With this new partnership we have the expertise, the vision, and the passion to drive forward the regeneration of the Trafford Wharfside area, and deliver real benefits for the community, the fans, and for the economy across the North.”Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleNew United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been desperate to transform the club’s home into a “Wembley of the North” since taking over earlier this year.The Red Devils plan to keep the current Old Trafford in some form when they eventually move.They have considered scaling it down to a 30,000-seater stadium which then could be used for the women’s team and academy matches.What we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.They plan to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a second venue. They will scale it down to a 30,000-seater that can then be used for the women’s team and academy matches.That would mean the history remains with statues and the Munich clock and memorial plaque all most likely staying in their current positions.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. More

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      Man Utd ‘want Eberechi Eze’ as they look to make four key transfers next summer to overhaul team

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      MANCHESTER UNITED chiefs are already drawing up transfer plans for next summer and want to sign four players, according to reports.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team are now in charge of the club’s business and they are working on a list of targets to keep an eye on this season.Eberechi Eze is a top target for Man UtdCredit: GettyFree agent Adrien Rabiot remains on the club’s radarCredit: GettyUnited also remain keen on Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: GettyThe club want a left-back to cover Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia amid injuriesCredit: GettyThe Red Devils want to sign a centre-back, left-back, midfielder and a winger next year.Manchester Evening News claim Eberechi Eze has been identified as a top target for the club.The player is under contract at Crystal Palace until 2027 and there is a £68million release clause in his deal.England star Eze can play as a No10 and out wide, with him set to be “monitored” by Man Utd this campaign.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTheir could be space for him in Erik ten Hag’s squad next season as Antony and Christian Eriksen could leave.SunSport understands the £85m flop is wanted by Fenerbahce on loan, with the club open to offloading him.Meanwhile, Eriksen sees his contract expire at the end of the season.Casemiro also sees his deal end in June and he faces an uncertain future amid poor form.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMan Utd were keen on free agent Adrien Rabiot and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in the summer.Talks about the two players could resume, especially if the Frenchman remains unemployed.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordDespite the arrivals of Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, they could enter the market for a centre-back again in 12 months.Both Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans see their contracts run out next summer.Reports suggest United remain interested in Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite.The Toffees declined bids from worth £43m and £50m from Old Trafford as they are holding out for £80m. With Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia continuing to struggle with injuries, a left-back is also wanted by the club.Shaw has not played for Man Utd since February and Malacia last featured in May 2023.Left-back has become a problem area, with Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot filling in there. More

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      Former Man Utd star reveals Alexander Isak has spoken to him about Newcastle transfer from Premier League rivals

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST winger Anthony Elanga has revealed he spoke to Sweden team-mate Alexander Isak about a potential move to Newcastle.Forest turned down an offer worth up to £50million for Elanga on transfer deadline day.Newcastle made a late push to sign Anthony Elanga on deadline dayCredit: GettyElanga spoke to Newcastle’s Alexander Isak about the potential moveCredit: GettyNewcastle made a last-minute attempt to sign him after missing out on top target Marc Guehi.Eddie Howe was desperate to strengthen his squad wherever possible and turned to Elanga in a bid to bolster his attacking ranks.The 22-year-old was made aware of Howe’s interest and discussed the move with international team-mate Isak.Speaking to Swedish outlet Fotboll Skanalen, he explained: “Isak talked to me about it. But I said the same to him as I say to you.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We have a good relationship and good chemistry when we play together. But I have a contract with Nottingham.”Elanga insists he is more than happy at the City Ground but hasn’t completely ruled out a move in future.He added: “The environment in Nottingham is good. It is clear that you can see that Newcastle are interested, it means that I am playing good football when a big club shows interest.”But Nottingham is also a big club, they have won two Champions Leagues, even though it was before I was born.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSElanga made 36 Prem appearances for Forest last season”But I’m happy in Nottingham and have a contract there.Elanga joined Nottingham Forest in a £15m transfer from Manchester United last summer and has since made 43 appearances.Kieran Trippier goes viral during Newcastle’s clash at Bournemouth after painful moment is caught on Sky Sports camerasThe Sweden international has started all three Premier League games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side so far this season.He managed five goals and nine assists last term.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Victor Osimhen is ‘a few little details’ away from joining Chelsea, claims Mikel as he hints at January transfer

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      CHELSEA legend John Obi Mikel claims Victor Osimhen remains “very, very close” to joining the club.The 25-year-old was heavily linked with a move from Napoli to Stamford Bridge over the summer.Victor Osimhen nearly joined Chelsea and talks are set to resume in the futureCredit: GettyChelsea legend John Obi Mikel lifted the lid on negotiationsBut the switch failed to materialise and after he was left out of the Italian side’s squad, he joined Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season.However, the transfer saga is not over yet as Mikel hinted that Osimhen could still join Chelsea.The retired icon, who knows the striker from their days together in the Nigeria team and was involved in talks, told his podcast: “We were very, very close to getting this deal done.”But it was just slight issues, slight little problems that we just couldn’t get over the line. READ MORE ON CHELSEA”I know what Victor wanted, I know what the club offered him, I know where we got to.”We finally got to a compromise. Both sides had to compromise – paperwork, medical and a few issues that we just couldn’t get over the line and then we didn’t have much time.”I think both sides really played their part in terms of getting the deal done and I commend Chelsea for that because I could see the ambition of where they can take this club.”Also on Victor’s side, I think we have to pick this up again. Whatever it is, January or next summer. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”We know where we are, we know where we’ve stopped and it’s just little details that need to be finalised and the deal will be done.”So for me, the club is in a very happy place with Victor and he is in a very happy place.”Chaos as Victor Osimhen is greeted by flare-wielding Galatasaray fans as he leads them in chant at 4am after transferMikel said playing in the Premier League is Osimhen’s dream.But SunSport revealed that the player’s astonishing £500,000-a-week wage demands held up the deal.It would make Osimhen, who has a £110million release clause in his Napoli contract, the highest paid player in the Prem.Mikel said: “Victor is not a greedy boy. He’s not a greedy guy.”He just wants to play football and get what he deserves and that’s not a problem. “A player knowing what he’s worth and demanding to be paid what he what he’s worth, that’s not a problem.” More