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      Jadon Sancho’s net worth soared at Man Utd with star banking seven-figure fortune before Ten Hag fallout

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      JADON SANCHO kept coining it in – even as his stock started to fall at Manchester United.Latest figures reveal Sancho, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund, saw his off-field fortune grow by nearly £1.5m.Jadon Sancho was a winner off the pitch despite a difficult season at Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyThe former England winger has a company called Jadon Sancho Management to look after his commercial interests.According to documents filed at Companies House, the firm had net assets of £5,666,632 on June 30 2023, up from £4,117,160 a year earlier.The headline figure is the total assets and debts due to the company, minus the sums owed to its creditors.Intriguingly, the person who owes the company the most money is Sancho himself.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe accounts reveal that at the end of the reporting period, sole director Sancho had borrowed £5,774,339 for unspecified purposes, but probably separate investments.Sancho had a tough time last season. He spent a few weeks away from United in the middle of the campaign to deal with physical and mental health issues.And the 24-year-old rarely found the kind of form that persuaded United to spend £73m on him back in 2021.Any hopes of a fresh start in this campaign were dashed by a high profile row with boss Erik ten Hag.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter the Dutchman claimed Sancho had been dropped for September’s trip to Arsenal because of poor performances in training, the winger took to social media to brand the explanation “completely untrue”.Ten Hag took a hardline stance on the public show of dissent and banished Sancho to train on his own.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’Anti-social media – Sancho’s Man Utd exitJADON Sancho’s third season at Manchester United was over before it had really begun.

      The £73m winger had made just three substitute appearances for United before he and boss Erik ten Hag had a very public row.
      The United boss was reportedly unimpressed by Sancho’s efforts when he was in a second-string side on the training ground which was supposed to play like Arsenal against the Dutchman’s likely starting 11.
      The former England star was subsequently left out of the United squad completely for the September 3 trip to the Emirates.
      After the 3-1 defeat by the Gunners, Ten Hag had said of Sancho: “On his performance in training, we didn’t select him. You have to reach the level every day at Manchester United.”
      Sancho hit back on Instagram, saying: “I will not allow people saying things that is completely untrue.
      “I have conducted myself in training very well this week. I believe ther are other reasons for this mateter that I won’t go into.
      “I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time which isn’t fair!”
      When Sancho refused to apologise, he was banished to train on his own and was farmed out on loan to Borussia Dortmund in January.
      And even when praising Sancho for his display for the German side against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter finals, Ten Hag hardly opened the door to an Old Trafford redemption.
      When asked if anything had changed, the Dutchman said: “No, but we know Jadon Sancho is a fantastic football player, so that is not a surprise for us.
      “That is not the issue.” The question now is who will remain on United’s books for longer – Sancho or Ten Hag?

      In January, Sancho rejoined former club Borussia Dortmund on loan and is thriving back in Germany.He has started 10 of Dortmund’s 13 Bundesliga games, scoring twice, and all their ties in the knockout stages of the Champions League in their progress to the semi-finals. More

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      Fulham punished after breaching Premier League player registration rules and must pay hefty fine

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      FULHAM have been given a transfer ban and fine for breaking rules in relation to Fabio Carvalho’s £5m move to Liverpool.The Cottagers made a payment to Carvalho’s grassroots club Balham Blazers that was triggered by the 2022 deal – despite twice being told by the Premier League that it was against the rules.Fulham have been sanctioned for breaching premier League player registration rulesCredit: RexFabio Carvalho is currently on loan at Hull from FulhamCredit: RexFulham have to pay a financial penalty of £75,000 and will be banned from signing young players to their Academy for six months if they breach the same regulations again in the next year.Carvalho, 21, is currently on loan from Liverpool at Hull, who are chasing promotion from the Championship via the play-offs.The Portugal-born winger moved to England at the age of 11 and played for Balham until Under-12 level.In December 2014, he joined Fulham’s Academy and a few months later the club signed an agreement with Balham to pay certain sums depending on Carvalho’s progress.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen the winger made his first-team debut in May 2021 in a Premier League game against Southampton, it triggered one of the clauses.Fulham were relegated at the end of the season. In October 2021, after consulting the Football Association and the EFL, they agreed a compensation deal with Balham on similar terms to the original agreement and made a payment.After Carvalho was sold to Liverpool in May 2022 for a fee of £5m, rising to £7.7m, Balham approached Fulham about a sell-on payment under the terms of the original agreement.Fulham had to seek permission to pay compensation because Balham did not qualify as a “transferor” club.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPremier League Youth Development Rule 345 says clubs who are not in the PL or EFL, or who haven’t been relegated from the EFL in the last two years, are not entitled to compensation for youth players.Under Rule U38, payments can be made only with the permission of the PL Board.Premier League club’s incredible new stand boasts ultra VIP experience with rooftop bar and POOLFulham, by now back in the top flight, twice asked if  they could pay Balham and were twice told no – the second time in January this year.But Fulham decided nonetheless to go ahead with a payment, as required by the deal with Balham.During the case, Fulham told the PL that they had a similar deal in place with Dartford FC after bringing Martial Godo to Craven Cottage from the Kent side in 2022.In it, Fulham agreed to pay Dartford if Godo, a winger currently on loan at League One Wigan, hit certain targets. But the PL has also refused the club permission to pay Dartford and they would be in breach of U38 if they did – triggering the six-month transfer ban if a payment was made in the next 12 months.The same regulations left Basingstoke Town feeling short-changed when Brody Peart, then 17, joined Premier League Brighton in 2023.Basingstoke, like Balham and Dartford, do not qualify as a “transferor club” so the Seagulls needed permission to pay compensation.But Brighton did not ask the PL to sanction any payment and so signed Peart without having to pay a penny. More

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      Man Utd fans devastated by ‘one of the worst jerseys ever seen’ as away kit ‘leaked’ for 2024/25 season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left devastated after their new away kit was supposedly “leaked” online.Erik ten Hag’s side have provided little for their supporters to cheer about on the pitch this term.Man Utd’s new away kit has allegedly been leakedCredit: Jersey ReviewFans soon took to X to vent their anger at the designCredit: Jersey ReviewAnd they were even embarrassed when reaching the FA Cup Final with Man City after they survived blowing a three-goal lead to Coventry before beating them on penalties.They failed to retain the Carabao Cup while the Red Devils were also dumped out of the Champions League at the group stages.And their Premier League form has left little to get excited about.Saturday’s dismal 1-1 draw at home to Burnley left them sixth in the table with just four matches left to secure European football.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe dire campaign has piled pressure on Ten Hag, who is wanted back at old club Ajax, after Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of 25 per cent in the club.However, while the future of the manager remains up in the air, an Instagram account called “jerseyreview” has “leaked” what those players still at United next term will allegedly be wearing in away games.The all-blue Adidas number, which has new sponsor Snapdragon on the front, looks incredibly similar to England’s cricket jersey.And it did not take long for United’s followers to give their damning verdict on the new design on social media after the alleged “leak”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“This could easily be one of the worst jerseys I have ever seen,” replied one stunned fan.Another claimed that it “looks like a cricket kit” while it was also branded “awful”.Under-fire Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag slammed for ‘writing off NEXT SEASON’ after admitting how far Reds are off top 3A fellow supporter said: “Team about to drop several stinkers in this shirt.”A fifth wrote: “This looks like we gan get major Ls wearing this.”A sixth asked if they were “taking the p***?”Another declared that it was a “true stinker”.An eighth wrote: “That is a disgusting design.”A ninth asked: “Wtf is this ??”While a tenth stated that it was simply “garbage”.Some United fans slammed the ‘awful’ design and said it looked like a ‘cricket’ topCredit: Jersey Review More

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      Romelu Lukaku ‘set for Chelsea transfer exit’ as Roma consider replacing him with £33million Blues flop

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is reportedly set to finally leave Chelsea on a permanent transfer as Roma look to replace him with another Blues flop.Lukaku, 30, joined the Italians on loan last summer after refusing to revive his Stamford Bridge career.Chelsea are ready to sell Romelu Lukaku on a permanent transfer this summerCredit: ReutersBlues flop Michy Batshuayi is being lined up as his replacement at RomaCredit: GettyDespite holding talks with Mauricio Pochettino after returning from his second spell with Inter Milan, the Belgian insisted on a reunion with former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.And his time in the Italian capital has yielded 19 goals in all competitions — his best tally in three years.However, Chelsea are determined to finally sell Lukaku on a permanent deal this summer and will not sanction another loan spell.Several teams are pondering offers to meet his £38million release clause, which was agreed with Chelsea when he took a pay cut last year. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGazzetta claims the Blues hope to fund a move for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen with Lukaku’s funds.And Todd Boehly could end up banking some more dosh as Roma want Chelsea flop Michy Batshuayi as Lukaku’s replacement.He netted just 25 goals in 77 games after a £33m move to London in 2016.Batshuayi has spent the past two seasons at Fenerbahce after being allowed to leave Stamford Bridge for a nominal fee.Most read in FootballHow Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon

      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
      Or check out all of Andy Dillon’s articles.

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd should Chelsea have included a sell-on clause in his deal to Turkey, they could end up pocketing an extra bit of cash if Roma do make a move this summer.Daniele De Rossi’s side also fancy Benfica’s Rafa Silva, while Sardar Azmoun’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen could be made permanent.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo FernandezBut there could be already be a saviour at the Stadio Olimpico in the form of ex-Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham, who has just returned to action after a lengthy ACL injury.Meanwhile, should Napoli sell Osimhen to Chelsea, they are likely to move for Lille forward Jonathan David.The Italians, who could soon make Antonio Conte their new boss, also like Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk. More

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      Arsenal fans ask ‘what are we getting punished for?’ as home kit for 2024/25 season is ‘leaked’

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      ARSENAL supporters have not reacted well after their new home kit was “leaked” online.The Gunners are currently riding high at the top of the Premier League as they look to end their title drought.Footy Headlines claim that they have leaked Arsenal’s new home kit for 2024/25Credit: footy headlinesFans have reacted furiously to the design after it dropped on social mediaCredit: footy headlinesTheir 3-2 North London derby win at Tottenham kept them a point ahead of Man City in the chase to be crowned champions.It’s still all to play for over the upcoming weeks but Gooners have briefly switched their attention to next season already after spotting what is allegedly their new home kit.Having already had a mixed reaction to a “leaked” third kit, supporters were crying to “replace adidas IMMEDIATELY” when the “Lynx Africa” away kit was shown also.Now fans have been less than impressed with this new number.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe renowned Footy Headlines dropped a front and back shot of what the jersey will look like.It is largely white, with the sleeves covered by adidas’s three stripe logo in blue.Then the centre, from top to bottom, of the front is red while the same colour also dons the back in a circular fashion.And it did not take long for supporters to vent their dismay on social media.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’m not a huge fan,” responded one before saying: “Arguably our worst home kit in recent memory.”Another asked: “What are we getting punished for?”’Bravest fan in the world’ spotted in the Tottenham end with an ARSENAL shirt after turning up with wrong ticketA third wrote: “It’s an absolutely horrendous kit and they should be ashamed.”Another commented: “All I see is a big red bottle. Are planning to take the bottlers joke all the way to the title? That would be epic.”A fifth wrote: “Someone made these on Microsoft Paint.”A fellow Gooner asked: “What is this?”“I really don’t like this kit, but I can see it becoming a classic,” a seventh said:Another declared that “this will be a big disaster”.READ MORE SUN STORIESA ruthless ninth wrote: “Literally the worst thing I’ve ever seen.”While a tenth said: “Has to be a fan taking a p*** and surely not the real deal.”Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Wesley Sneijder hints at moment Erik ten Hag lost Man Utd dressing room with bold move that ‘lost everyone’s respect’

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      ERIK TEN HAG lost the Manchester United dressing room when he axed Cristiano Ronaldo, claims Wesley Sneijder.The Dutchman, 54, got rid of Ronaldo in November 2022 following the forward’s interview with Piers Morgan.Erik ten Hag has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeksCredit: GettyTen Hag, 54, axed Cristiano Ronaldo last seasonCredit: ReutersRonaldo, 39, claimed at the time that he “did not respect” Ten Hag, having been dropped from the former Ajax boss’ starting XI.The Portuguese veteran started just four Premier League matches under Ten Hag, before having his £500,000 a week contract terminated.He subsequently left European football to join Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.Sneijder, who briefly overlapped with Ronaldo at Real Madrid, believes that Ten Hag’s hard line stance may have backfired.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAppearing on Dutch programme Veronica Offside, the 39-year-old said of his compatriot Ten Hag: “He already made a mistake by competing with Ronaldo.”He lost everyone’s respect there. He thought it would work the other way around, but of course not.”Those guys in the dressing room thought, ‘Is this man crazy?'”Ten Hag will have one year remaining on his Man Utd contract come the end of the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      With the Red Devils now mathematically guaranteed to miss out on the top four, pressure has heaped upon their boss’ shoulders.There has been speculation that Ineos, who purchased a 27.7 per cent stake in United earlier this season, could look to bring in their own manager.Erik ten Hag hits back with message to fans and ‘forgetful’ Man Utd icons after being booed for substitutions v BurnleyOn the prospect of a Ten Hag United exit, Sneijder added: “Of course he already knows that he has to leave.”But you’re not going to go yourself. If I was him, I would sit there comfortably [until he’s sacked].”Ajax are reportedly interested in bringing Ten Hag back to Amsterdam, where he spent five years as boss between 2017 and 2022.However, they are claimed to fear that even if he should depart Old Trafford, that Ten Hag may covet another job in a more prestigious league than the Eredivisie.Wesley Sneijder believes that Ten Hag’s Old Trafford departure is now ‘inevitable’Credit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood wanted in Juventus transfer after setting new career record but Man Utd ‘haven’t ruled out shock return’

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      JUVENTUS are interested in signing Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, according to reports.The forward, 22, has spent this season on loan at Getafe in LaLiga.Mason Greenwood has played 28 times in LaLiga for GetafeCredit: GettyGreenwood has not played for Man Utd since January 2022, following charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault – which were subsequently dropped in February 2023.The United academy graduate was loaned out last summer, but will still have a year remaining on his contract come the end of the season.Ineos, who bought a 27.7 per cent stake in the Red Devils earlier this season, have not ruled out bringing Greenwood back into the fold at Old Trafford next term.But the feeling is that United chiefs would like to cash in on Greenwood this summer, if they feel they receive a fair price.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAccording to The Times, Juventus want to sign Greenwood this summer.The Italian side have had another poor season by their lofty standards, sitting third in Serie A – 24 points behind leaders Inter Milan.Juve are the latest potential suitor to emerge, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both having been linked.Getafe, meanwhile, would love to keep Greenwood around next season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAhead of their match with Almeria at the weekend, manager Jose Bordalas said of Greenwood’s future: “We haven’t spoken about it yet. He’s in the same situation as the other loanees.”When the season is over, it will be time to get down to work to see if Mason will be able to stay another year or not.Star Mason Greenwood believes returning to Manchester United could solve his parents’ marriage problems”It will depend on his club and the decision he makes.”Greenwood reached a new career milestone in Getafe’s 3-1 win over Almeria on Saturday.He scored twice and laid on an another for Jaime Mata, taking his LaLiga tally to eight goals and six assists in 28 appearances.This marks his best combined tally in a season – previously achieved in the 2019-20 campaign, when he scored 10 goals and assisted once in the Premier League. More

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      Arsenal star Leandro Trossard leaves Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway ‘shaking’ with excitement after live TV message

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      ANNE HATHAWAY was left “shaking” after receiving a video message from Arsenal star Leandro Trossard.The Hollywood star, 41, recently revealed herself to be a huge Gooner.Anne Hathaway was thrilled to receive a message from Leandro TrossardThe superstar actress was left stunned by the Belgian’s video messageThe high-profile star beamed while appearing TodayHathaway, 41, has been promoting new movie ‘The Idea of You’Credit: SplashHathaway has been promoting her new movie “The Idea of You”, alongside fellow Arsenal supporter Nicholas Galitzine.She recently interrupted an interview to discuss her beloved team, much to fellow Gunners’ amazement.The film star was then seen celebrating Trossard’s goal against Wolves.During an appearance on NBC’s Today show, Hathaway was stunned to receive a message from Trossard.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Belgian, 29, said: “Hey Anne, I really loved your celebration the other day for my goal.”Keep supporting us and hopefully see you soon at the Emirates.”A visibly thrilled Hathaway responded by holding her hands to her face and asking: “Are you kidding me?”She then giddily added: “I’m shaking!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHathaway was spotted celebrating Trossard’s goal against WolvesCredit: BackGridGalitzine, 29, who hails from Hammersmith added that he was “star-struck” by the message.Prior to netting the opener in last Tuesday’s 5-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, Trossard also bagged first the 2-0 triumph at Wolves.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerHathaway was seen celebrating his Molineux strike by shouting: “I love you!”She then added at the time: “Sorry, we are both fans of the same team and there is a match going on right now.”It’s English Premier League soccer… yes… we don’t want to take up too much of your time.”The Idea of You is set to release on Amazon Prime Video on May 2.Arsenal are top of the Premier League with three games remaining after clinging on to beat Tottenham 3-2 on Sunday.They are just one point above Manchester City, however, who possess a game in hand – ironically against the same opponent, Spurs.Arsenal’s glamorous fans

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