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      Late twist in Hannibal Mejbri transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘insists on last-minute change to loan deal from Man Utd’

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI touched down in Spain ahead of his move to Sevilla – but it has left fans heartbroken despite a late change in the deal. The midfielder is set to finish the season with the LaLiga side, who have an option to make it permanent for £17million.
      Hannibal Mejbri touched down in Spain ahead of his move to SevillaCredit: https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive
      He was filmed arriving in Seville airport with a smile on his face – but United supporters were less than impressed.
      One said: “This makes me sad.
      “He’s so much better than Eriksen physically and so much better than McTominay technically, yet he’s the one Ten Hag has thrown out of the door”
      Another added: “If he’s sold I have no words, kids gonna be wicked.”
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      One raged: “Another big mistake. Hannibal certainly has what it takes to make it at this club and has been forced out.
      “I don’t have a problem with a simple loan but that buy option is ridiculous.”
      Mejbri, 20, has struggled for game time this season with only 11 appearances and just five starts.
      So United decided to potentially cash in on the Frenchman by sanctioning his move to Sevilla.
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      But according to Fabrizio Romano, there was a late twist in the deal as owners INEOS insisted on including a back clause before approving the deal.
      So fans were quick to hail their new ownership, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      One said: “INEOS is saving us big time. Finally a buy back clause in this deal. Would have liked a simple loan without buy option but it is what it is.”
      Another agreed: “Someone used their brain and added in a buy back!
      “I’m not used to the club making smart decisions, let’s hope it continues and isn’t just a one off.”
      United will have a buy back option on MejbriCredit: Alamy More

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      Roy Keane brings Spurs crashing back down to earth after Man Utd draw and rants ‘even the bus driver is getting praised’

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      ROY KEANE brought Tottenham crashing back down to earth with a typically-brutal rant.And he claimed even the bus driver is getting praised this season.
      Tottenham earned a 2-2 draw away at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Roy Keane was reluctant to give Tottenham much praiseCredit: Sky Sports
      Keane, 52, was on punditry duties for Sky Sports’ Super Sunday yesterday – including Spurs’ 2-2 draw away at Manchester United.
      Tottenham twice came from behind against Erik ten Hag’s struggling side, thanks to goals from Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur.
      The Bentancur strike came within seconds of the restart after half-time, meaning new United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe missed it.
      Spurs had more shots, dominated possession and overall were the better team in the Premier League clash.
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      But they were unable to find a winning goal at Old Trafford.
      So the former Red Devils skipper was in no mood to buy into the Ange Postecoglou love affair.
      Straight-talking Keane said: “Spurs are having a very good season. ‘Spurs were this, Spurs were that…’ They drew the game.
      “They didn’t come and win at Old Trafford. It was a draw.”
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      Jamie Redknapp chipped in that Tottenham are missing a host of players.
      But Keane hit back: “Man United are missing some players.
      “It’s amazing when we do a TV game, we end up speaking for an hour about players who weren’t here.
      “It’s about the players who were out there.
      “If you want to be a big club, you have to deal with setbacks.”
      Keane – who earlier slammed Andre Onana for his involvement in Richarlison’s goal – continued: “Tottenham were the better team, yeah.
      “But we can’t sit here and go overboard on Spurs and say Spurs are outstanding.
      “We heard from the manager, he’s obviously going to praise his players.

      “The staff got praise, the coaches, the bus driver got praise, everyone’s getting praise.
      “Listen, it was against a poor Man United team who are in a difficult place. It was 2-2. Everyone relax.”
      And the brilliant rant went down a storm with some rival fans of Tottenham.
      One Arsenal supporter said: “Thank God for Roy Keane.
      “The only piece of REALITY that lives on that channel. “Redknapp, the a***-kisser extraordinaire firmly told to calm the f*** down.”
      Another quipped: “I put it on at half-time on @5liveSport. It was incredible. Spurs were basically Real Madrid. Imagine how shocked I was to find out at that point that Utd were actually in the lead.”
      A third added: “He’s actually so bang on calm down everyone. Spurs dominated the ball yesterday but created very very little! Utd were there for the taking spurs didn’t do enough and were very very lucky not to get beat with the chance at the end!”
      A fourth joked: “Everyone is talking about Tottenham missing players but look at the amount of trophies they are missing.”
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      And a final user simply replied: “Spot on Roy.”
      Rodrigo Bentancur got the second goal for Ange Postecoglou’s sideCredit: AP More

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      Roy Keane opens up on Sir Alex Ferguson and David Beckham boot bust-up and reveals ‘I used to love all that’

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      ROY KEANE has joked Sir Alex Ferguson “struck it well” after recalling his infamous clash with David Beckham.The legendary Manchester United manager clashed with the former midfielder after an FA Cup fifth round loss to Arsenal in 2003.
      David Beckham was left with stitches above his eye after Sir Alex Ferguson kicked a boot at himCredit: PA:Press Association
      “Listen, he struck it well” 😅Roy Keane talks us through when Sir Alex Ferguson kicked a boot at David Beckham’s head 🫣 pic.twitter.com/fm7IkyVbtJ— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 14, 2024

      Beckham was left requiring stitches above his left eye after being struck by a stray boot kicked by Ferguson in the dressing room.
      Over two decades on, Keane has now shed some new light on the incident.
      The former United captain was speaking on Sky Sports from inside the Old Trafford dressing room ahead of their match against Tottenham.
      He explained: “I think Becks was over there somewhere, somewhere there by the mirror.
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      “I think the manager had a go at him for not tracking back and I think Becks said something back.
      “It was an accident. He struck it well, but he was so unfortunate, honestly.
      “If it was anybody else it would have been fine but because it was Becks at the time, and obviously Becks was so high profile, and like Jamie [Redknapp], a good-looking guy, that created one or two issues.
      “But that all happens in dressing rooms. I used to love all that stuff.”
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      Roy Keane joked Ferguson ‘struck it well’ whilst recalling the incidentCredit: Getty
      It later emerged that Ferguson had been targeting a pile of clothes on the changing room floor during one of his notorious hairdryer treatments.
      Regardless, Beckham was later snapped with stitching above his eye as a result of the incident.
      The former England star admitted in his tell-all Netflix series last year that he went to attack Ferguson after he kicked the boot at him.
      Sharing the story, he said: “I went like that,” and gestured putting his hand to his forehead and realised he was bleeding, before getting out of his seat and saying “and then like that” to indicate how he lunged for Ferguson. More

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      Chelsea chief ‘flies to Sao Paulo to snap up Brazilian wonderkid Messinho, 16, in transfer that could reach £65million’

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      CHELSEA have sent an executive to Brazil to complete the signing of Estevao Willian, according to reports.The Blues have been strongly linked with the 16-year-old and could sign him in a deal worth up to £65million.
      Chelsea are reportedly ready to trigger Estevao Willian’s £52million release clauseCredit: EPA
      Estevao, who has been nicknamed Messinho, has also drawn interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
      According to Sport, though, Chelsea have now flown an executive to Sao Paulo to trigger Estevao’s release clause.
      The club are ready to finalise the deal and pay the player’s £52million exit clause.
      However, the deal could still rise to £65million, the report adds.
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      Chelsea are in pole position to land Estevao after PSG withdrew from the race to sign the teenage winger.
      He would be unable to join the West London club until July 2025, though, due to his age.
      The youngster made his Palmeiras debut against Cruzeiro on the final day of the season in December as his side won the title.
      Estevao also starred for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia last year.
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      He scored three goals and laid on three assists in five matches as Brazil reached the quarter-finals.
      Chelsea have made a habit of signing Brazilian youngsters since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022.
      Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington have all arrived at Stamford Bridge since.
      A deal for Estevao could reportedly be worth as much as £65million More

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      Gruesome moment Everton star Tarkowski has horror eye wound glued back together live on Sky Sports during Villa match

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      EVERTON star James Tarkowski suffered a horror eye injury that had to be glued back together.The 31-year-old came off worse after jumping for an aerial challenge with Ollie Watkins.
      James Tarkwoski had his eye glued back together by doctorsCredit: Sky Sports
      The Everton star was involved in two collisions during the gameCredit: PA
      Tarkowski was caught by the Aston Villa man’s trailing arm and fell to the ground.
      Blood began to roll down his face as the medics rushed over to him.
      Sky Sports cameras zoomed in to the stricken centre-back and he appeared to have his wound glued back together.
      Tarkowski soon jumped back to his feet and soldiered on.
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      The referee then booked Watkins for his involvement in the injury.
      In the second-half, Tarkowski reappeared with the wound patched up but there remained a large cut on his eyebrow.
      He went down again following a collision with team-mate Vitaliy Mykolenko.
      The Everton duo clashed heads and the left-back felt the most pain.
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      Blood poured from Mykolenko’s head as the medical team again earned their money by wrapping a bandage around his hair.
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      Sky Sports cameras refuse to zoom in on horror injury during Everton vs Aston Villa as blood pours from star’s head

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      SKY SPORTS refused to zoom in on a horror injury during Everton’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.That’s after Vitaliy Mykolenko was left with blood pouring from his head following a brutal collision.
      Vitaliy Mykolenko was left with a bloodied head during Everton’s clash with Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      The Ukrainian was clattered by Toffees teammate James Tarkowski during Sunday’s clash at Goodison Park.
      Mykolenko was left laid out on the ground as medics rushed to his aid.
      And the left-back’s head was clearly cut open, with blood streaming down past his eye and onto his face.
      But Mykolenko’s clash was so brutal that Sky Sports refused to zoom in on the cut.
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      The commentators were certainly left shocked by the blood.
      One said: “For the squeamish among you, we won’t get any closer.”
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      Man Utd vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Timo Werner STARTS for Spurs as Lisandro Martinez returns from injury – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Tottenham in a huge Premier League clash on Super Sunday.And the headline team news from Old Trafford is that Timo Werner starts for Spurs up top while Lisandro Martinez returns from injury for the Red Devils.
      The Red Devils have had a horror first half of the season under Erik ten Hag and sit 9th in the table going into this afternoon’s match.
      Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou’s side are 5th in the Premier League and are just six points off table toppers Liverpool.

      Kick off time: 4.30pm GMT
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      Man Utd team: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
      Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Skipp, Romero, Udogie, van de Ven, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Johnson, Richarlison, Werner

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      Now, will Richarlison continue in his No9 role that has done him well in recent weeks?
      Or will Timo Werner’s introduction mean a shift to the left wing spot for the Brazilian?
      Time will tell, but he’s certainly had an impact for Spurs this term.
      He has more goals and more assists than Marcus Rashford, despite playing fewer games than the England man.

      Copy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Neil Custis at Old Trafford
      Manchester United have been boosted by the return of both Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro to their matchday squad.
      Centre-back Martinez has not played since September having aggravated a metatarsal injury originally suffered towards the end of last season.
      Midfielder Casemiro last played in the Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle in early November when he suffered a hamstring injury.
      Both were on the bench as Erik ten Hag made only one change to the side that beat Wigan in the FA Cup last Monday with Christian Eriksen replacing Scott McTominay.
      There was another start for the impressive Kobbi Mainoo whose performances are now demanding more regular playing time.
      United went into the game desperately in need of a victory to keep in touch with the race for the top four.
      Fifth placed Spurs went into this game on an impressive run of five wins in six games including the 1-0 FA Cup win over Burnley.
      Timo Werner went straight into their starting line-up after arriving on loan from RB Leipzig last week.
      Radu Dragusin is also a new arrival in a £25million deal from Genoa and was on the bench.
      Micky van de Ven enjoyed his first start since getting injured in early November and Cristian Romero returned as captain.
      Copy linkCopiedCurrent Premier League form
      Spurs: WLWWW
      Spurs 3 Bournemouth 1
      Brighton 4 Tottenham 2
      Tottenham 2 Fulham 1
      Nottm Forest 0 Tottenham 2
      Tottenham 4 Newcastle 1
      Copy linkCopiedCurrent Premier League form
      Man Utd: LWLDL
      Nottm Forest 2 Man Utd 1
      Man Utd 3 Aston Villa 2
      West Ham 2 Man Utd 0
      Liverpool 0 Man Utd 0
      Man Utd 0 Bournemouth 3
      Copy linkCopiedMonster odds
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      Copy linkCopiedLast time out
      The sides last met in Tottenham’s first home game of the season back in August.
      The thrilling 2-0 win was Ange Postecoglou’s first Premier League victory as Spurs boss.
      Pape Sarr got the opener before a Lisandro Martinez secured the points in the final 10 minutes.
      Copy linkCopiedSetting the scene
      It’s a tad chilly in Manchester this afternoon and it’s not getting any warmer.
      The Spurs players were out for a gentle wander around the park a short time ago and warm ups will be starting shortly.

      Copy linkCopiedSpurs team to play Man Utd
      And there’s significant team news for the visitors.
      Cristian Romero has been passed fit and joins Micky van de Ven in the heart of the back four.
      And there’s a space and debut for new boy Timo Werner, who leads the line this afternoon.
      TOTTENHAM XI: Vicario, Porro, Skipp, Romero, Udogie, van de Ven, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Johnson, Richarlison, Werner
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd team to play Spurs
      Christian Eriksen returns from illness to play in the United midfield.
      He’ll play alongside Kobbie Mainoo, with Lisandro Martinez and Antony on the bench alongside Casemiro.
      MAN UTD XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; Mainoo, Eriksen Fernandes; Rashford Garnacho, Hojlund
      Copy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Neil Custis at Old Trafford
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is convinced he will have control of football operations at Manchester United ratified within weeks.
      The INEOS boss is in attendance today – his first match at Old Trafford today since it was agreed that he would purchase 25 per cent of the club.
      That will include taking entire control of the footballing side of United.
      Ahead of the game Ratcliffe walked around the corridors of Old Trafford meeting staff and media.
      He could not answer many specific questions about his plans for the club with the Premier League still to grant his involvement which he believes is a matter of weeks away.

      Sir Jim said: “Early to mid Feb. We hope they don’t find anything dodgy in our CV!
      “It’s the first match for me since we got here. It’s taken a few turns as you know but these things take some doing. I am very excited to be here but I can’t answer any questions really. “It’s a big match. We normally do well against Spurs.”
      Sir Jim has been involved in elite sport with cycling, sailing and with Nice in Ligue 1.
      He said this was undoubtedly the most exciting thing he has been involved in, having first set his eyes on United ‘two or three years ago’.
      “I have done a few exciting things but this caps it all there is no question about that,” he said.
      He has already had meetings with manager Erik ten Hag but would not expand on what was said.
      He said: “I have met Erik but inappropriate to say anything, until it is all formalised.
      Sir Jim, born just outside of Manchester in Failsworth, is a lifelong United fan but said he has not been to Old Trafford for ‘two or three years’ for a game having first come 60 years ago.
      He named Paul Scholes and Eric Cantona as his favourite players and going forward said he would be a more regular visitor.
      He said: “I can’t come all the time because I have a few other things to manage. But I will come.”
      Copy linkCopiedHere comes the team news…
      Has either manager got a joker up their sleeve in regards to today’s team news.
      We’re about to find out in the next few seconds….
      Copy linkCopiedAnge on big games
      The Tottenham boss insists his side have shown up well in games against the so-called big teams this season.
      And he reckons past results won’t dictate how his side do here and moving forward.
      He said: “I think it is important if you want to be successful, you need to be able to perform in those big games, particularly away from home.
      “I’m not a great one at looking at the historical references to these things, I wasn’t there so I don’t know whether there was something endemic in the club that didn’t allow that. I just tackle from when I get into a club.
      “We went to Arsenal, City (and drew), (beat) Liverpool here, we’ve done OK in those games. Not just results but performance-wise, I don’t think we’ve walked away from any of those games and thought there was a massive gap between us and them.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow we stand
      This was the Premier League table – well, the top half anyway – waking up this morning.
      With a split across this weekend and next with the fixtures, there’s a real chance for United and Spurs to put the pressure on those teams ahead of them.
      United could go seventh today – Spurs could climb into the top four.

      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s praise
      The United boss was fully complimentary of his opposite number in the dugout today.
      He said: “They’re definitely different, so I think they complement the way they played, he changed the environment there, they’re really proactive, very enjoyable to watch them with a lot of dynamics, very proactive, they combine it with good results.
      “But also when we played them over there and I think that’s what we can take belief out of that. In the first 35 minutes we dominated them.
      “We should have gone in the lead but we didn’t so we have to make our own luck and take control of the game and finish the chances.”
      Copy linkCopiedArriving home
      The Man Utd players haven’t long arrived at Old Trafford ahead of this one.
      Team news is just over 20 minutes away and there was a close eye kept for any clues….
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      Copy linkCopiedInjury issues
      Speaking of those absentees and the current issues, both managers are set to welcome back key players in the coming weeks.
      It doesn’t help that the Asian Cup and AFCON have already disrupted their usual line-ups.
      United are set to be without Amrabat, Mount, Maguire, Lindelof, Malacia and Martial.
      But good news was offered at the pre-match press conferences when Ten Hag revealed Eriksen and Antony would be involved, while Shaw, Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez had also resumed training this week.
      For Spurs, their injury list is well-documented, with Son, Bissouma and Sarr away on international duty, too.
      Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon!
      And welcome along to Old Trafford for a very, very intriguing Super Sunday clash between Manchester United and Tottenham.
      United come into this one in ninth spot after defeat at Nottingham Forest last time out.
      Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have won five of their last six games as they begin to find their early season form again.
      An incentive for them is three points will see them leapfrog Arsenal and into the top four.
      Injuries have hit both squads this season so far but they’ll be hoping that won’t matter today.
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      Caglar Soyuncu lined up for shock Premier League transfer return just six months after Atletico Madrid move

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      CAGLAR SOYUNCU has been lined up for a shock return to the Premier League, according to reports.The defender could leave Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window just six months after joining the club.
      Caglar Soyuncu has been linked with a Premier League return amid interest from FulhamCredit: Getty
      Soyuncu completed a free transfer to the Spanish giants in the summer following five years at Leicester.
      Despite signing a four-year deal through to 2027, the 27-year-old has made just one league start for Atletico this season.
      He is now being linked with a January loan move and is even attracting Premier League interest.
      According to A Bola, Fulham are one of three clubs currently interested in Soyuncu.
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      The Cottagers are said to be facing competition from Porto and Roma for his signature, though.
      Fenerbahce have also made a move for Soyuncu, but were rejected by the player, according to the report.
      However, Atletico are understood to be open to a loan deal before the window closes.
      The Turkish international has made just nine appearances for the club across all competitions this season.
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      Of those, just two have come from the start, with his solitary LaLiga start ending after 45 minutes.
      Soyuncu was withdrawn at half-time in a 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao in December.
      During five years in England, the defender scored four goals in 98 appearances for Leicester.
      He was also part of the Foxes’ FA Cup-winning side in 2021 and played for the club in Europe. More