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      Ruben Amorim set to raid Sporting Lisbon for £35m Rashford transfer replacement who’s already flopped in Premier League

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      RUBEN AMORIM is planning a summer return to Sporting Lisbon – for £35 million-rated winger Trincao.The Manchester United boss has made signing a wide player a priority, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford unlikely to return to Old Trafford after their respective loans.Trincao won more admirers with two goals for Portugal vs DenmarkCredit: RexThe Sporting star is a target for at least four top clubsCredit: AlamyAnd Trincao, who scored twice for Portugal in Sunday’s 5-2 Nations League win over Denmark, is top of the United chief’s wanted list, after taking him to Lisbon during his days in charge.The 25-year-old once had a £400m-plus buy-out when he moved to Barcelona, but he never really cracked it at the Camp Nou and ended up with a season on loan at Wolves.After another one at Sporting, Amorim made it a permanent deal and his career took off after finally finding stability.Trincao is generally a left-footed right winger, but can play on either flank and has also been used through the middle.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNewcastle and Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on him.However, the biggest threat may come from Barca, who retain a buy-back option of little more than £20m.But Amorim hopes their previous working relationship, and the chance to link up with his old manager, will sway Trincao towards Old Trafford.Meanwhile, it’s reckoned United could up their asking price for Aston Villa loanee Rashford.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe striker has earned an England recall under Thomas Tuchel.And it was understood United were willing to offload the Mancunian, 27, at the end of the season for around £35m-£40m.Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew outBut now it’s claimed the 61-cap star could be valued at close to £60m.Ironically, it’s been suggested Rashford still dreams of joining Barcelona. More

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      Chelsea ‘willing to let Geovany Quenda play AGAINST them next season despite spending £42m on transfer’

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      CHELSEA new boy Geovany Quenda could find himself playing AGAINST the Blues next season due to Uefa rules.The 17-year-old agreed to join Chelsea in a £42million transfer from Sporting Lisbon last week.Geovany Quenda could face Chelsea next season despite signing for the Blues last weekCredit: AFPQuenda is set to pen a seven-year deal with the option for an eighth, but will not make his debut until next year at the earliest.The Blues have agreed to loan him back to Sporting for the 2025-26 campaign.And should both teams qualify for the Champions League this season, the winger could find himself playing against his new club.In Uefa competitions, parent clubs have no say on whether or not a loan star can play against them.Read More in FootballTherefore, if Sporting do face Chelsea then manager Rui Borges can decide to play him.Rules in the Champions League and Europa League differ to those in the Premier League, where loan players are not permitted to face their parent clubs.Quenda has made 44 appearances for Sporting this season, contributing to 10 goals.Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for him given Ruben Amorim’s links to the Portuguese club, but the Red Devils never submitted a bid.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSQuenda has made 10 appearances in the Champions League this seasonThey had even sent scouts to watch the teenager.But Quenda is now set to join fellow wonderkids Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez in West London.Enzo Maresca defends lacklustre Chelsea after Conference League progress More

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      Chelsea closing in on transfer for Sporting wonderkid Dario Essugo despite young stars’ concerns about joining Blues

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      CHELSEA are closing in on a deal for Sporting Lisbon star Dario Essugo.The Blues want to sort out a fee with the Portuguese side quickly as the 19-year-old midfielder’s reputation grows on loan at Las Palmas.Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Sporting Lisbon star Dario EssugoCredit: GettyEssugo’s reputation grows while on loan at Las PalmasCredit: GettyEssugo will only be keen if he is to be part of the squad — a growing issue with young stars chased by the London club.Striker Eli Junior Kroupi, 18, chose Bournemouth instead of Chelsea last week when he quit French side Lorient.And the Blues’ Argentinian centre-half Aaron Anselmino, 19, refused a loan to Strasbourg because he does not want to be moved around.Essugo joined Sporting in 2014 at the tender age of nine years old.Read More on FootballAfter eight years within the Lisbon giants’ youth ranks, the defensive midfielder earned a senior call-up.The Portugal Under-21 international would then split his time between the first and B team.That led to recent loan stints at Chaves and of course Las Palmas.Essugo has amassed a total of one goal in 14 appearances with the LaLiga outfit this season.Most read in FootballThis comes after a total of 25 appearances with Sporting the last four years.Essugo made history with the Portuguese outfit in 2021 when he became the club’s youngest ever player to wear the jersey at just 16 years and six daysChelsea vs West Ham: Player Ratings BreakdownChelsea didn’t bring any new players during this past January transfer window.The Blues just recalled Gabriel Slonina, Trevoh Chalobah, David Datro Fofana and Anselmino from their loan stints. More

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      How Sir Alex Ferguson ‘refused to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave stadium until he signed for Man Utd’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was not allowed to go home after a match until he had signed for Manchester United, according to Rio Ferdinand.The duo won three Premier League titles and the Champions League during their six years as team-mates.Sir Alex Ferguson did not let Cristiano Ronaldo go home until he agreed to join Man UtdCredit: GettyA teenage Ronaldo caught the eye of Sir Alex in a pre-season friendlyCredit: ReutersRio Ferdinand says he ’embarrassed’ players with his skillCredit: ReutersMan Utd paid Sporting Lisbon £12million for Ronaldo – just a year after Ferdinand went from Leeds to Old Trafford.Sir Alex Ferguson’s side had a pre-season friendly against the Portuguese club and CR7 dazzled Red Devils chiefs during the game – when he famously left John O’Shea “needing an oxygen tank”.So much so, that the legendary boss spoke to him after the game and made sure he chose Man Utd ahead of any other club.Ferdinand told the BBC: “We were invited to go to play Sporting to open their stadium.READ MORE ON RONALDO”We had just missed out on signing Ronaldinho. We were all excited thinking we were getting Ronaldinho, then he went and signed for Barcelona. We were all a bit deflated. “We were going to play Sporting and you start getting whispers, they’ve got this kid called Ronaldo, meant to be really good.”I didn’t think anything of it and the game starts. Then we are looking at each other and you’re like, ‘OK, this kid is the real deal’.”Look at him, he is like doing mad stuff, he is embarrassing a couple of our players.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”The we were all standing there saying, ‘Oh my God, we’ve got to sign him.'”On the coach after, waiting everyone’s sitting there going, ‘Been here an hour, waiting, what’s going on? We’ve got to get to the airport.’Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on ‘f—ing clueless’ coaches he’s played for, Messi relationship and calls himself the GOAT”Noise starts travelling back through the coach that David Gill, who was CEO, and the manager are in there.”They have got Cristiano in a vice-like lock, waiting. He can’t leave the stadium until he signs and agrees to come to United.”Ronaldo, who celebrates his 40th birthday today, went on to make 346 appearances for the club over two spells, scoring 145 goals.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar. More

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      Ruben Amorim ‘tells Man Utd chiefs he needs Viktor Gyokeres NOW’ and transfer can’t wait until summer

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      RUBEN AMORIM is tipped to demand Manchester United buy Viktor Gyokeres RIGHT AWAY.The Old Trafford boss is reported by The Daily Star to be so worried by United’s lack of firepower that he wants to spend big this month rather than wait until the summer.Viktor Gyokeres is again attracting Prem interest, led by Man UtdCredit: GettyRuben Amorim is said to be urging instant transfer actionCredit: RexGyokeres, 26, is under contract at Sporting Lisbon until 2028 with a release clause of around £80million.It’s understood Amorim would be prepared to offload both Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee in a major shake-up of his attacking options.And Gyokeres is regarded as the man he most craves to replace them.The Sweden star has hit a staggering 26 goals in 24 matches this season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat includes a brilliant hat-trick as Sporting demolished Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League two months ago.Sporting would reportedly consider selling Gyokeres for around £62m-£70m at the end of the season.And if the Red Devils come in with a firm offer this month then £80m might be the minimum offer needed to tempt the Portuguese giants.Amorim could also try to bolster his defence, notably at left-back.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited have been linked with Benfica’s Alvaro Fernandez, although his £25m buy-back clause only becomes active next summer.Meanwhile, £86m flop winger Antony appears a likely leaver as the 14th-placed Red Devils look to rebuild all over the pitch.Ruben Amorim says Man Utd face a relegation battleOld club Ajax, Fenerbahce and Real Betis are amongst clubs thought to be monitoring the Brazil winger.A January loan exit appears a strong option for the 24-year-old. More

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      Sporting Lisbon ruthlessly SACK Ruben Amorim’s replacement on Christmas Day after just eight games in charge

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      SPORTING have already sacked Ruben Amorim’s successor Joao Pereira.The Portuguese giants brutally announced the news at 11:54pm on Christmas Day.Sporting have sacked boss Joao PereiraCredit: AlamyPereira, 40, had previously been in charge of Sporting’s B team.After Amorim departed for Manchester United last month, Pereira was promoted to Sporting’s top job.But following just three wins in eight games, he has already been given the boot.Sporting’s brief statement read: “A Lion forever. Thank you, Joao Pereira.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmorim’s successor became the first Sporting boss to ever lose four of their first five games in charge in all competitions.This run was followed up by narrow home victories over Boavista and Santa Clara.But following the 0-0 draw at Gil Vicente last weekend, club bosses decided to dismiss Pereira.Sporting are reigning champions of Portugal and were top of the league when Amorim departed.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRuben Amorim left Sporting for Manchester United last monthCredit: PAThey have since fallen a point behind Benfica at the summit.Sporting have confirmed Rui Borges as their new head coach.Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford is still exiled at Man Utd despite ‘wanting to play’ The 43-year-old has left Portuguese side Vitoria to take on the role.Borges only joined Vitoria from Moreirense back in May, but won 18 of his 30 games in charge.His first game at the Sporting helm is set to be a big one, as they welcome Benfica on Sunday evening.Amorim, meanwhile, has had a challenging start to life at Old Trafford.The 39-year-old has won four of his nine games in charge thus far.Since securing a dramatic late 2-1 win at Manchester City, the Red Devils have crashed out of the League Cup at the hands of Tottenham, and been humbled 3-0 by Bournemouth on home soil.Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as their new bossCredit: EPA More

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      Chelsea looking to snap up Sporting Lisbon midfield sensation Dario Essugo on cheap but face Leeds transfer scrap

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      CHELSEA want to land midfield ace Dario Essugo on the cheap.The Sporting Lisbon prospect, 19, is starring for LaLiga side Las Palmas on loan.Chelsea want to land midfield ace Dario Essugo on the cheapCredit: GettyBut long-term admirers Blues must act fast as Leeds are looking at securing a loan-to-buy deal.SunSport this month revealed how Leeds were keeping tabs on the midfield dynamo. They tried for the 19-year-old in the summer and now want to offer a loan-to-buy arrangement.Essugo played 25 times for Sporting as a teen.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the summer, former boss Ruben Amorim – now at Manchester United – decided to loan him out.He has spent this season in LaLiga with Las Palmas.Essugo has played 10 times for his loan club so far.And he scored his first goal during a match against Mallorca last month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Leeds are also set to sign Australian keeper Robbie Cook after a trial.Cook, 17, was wanted by Manchester United and Sunderland.Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd transfer bombshell about wanting ‘new challenge’ More

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      Leeds set to go back in for Sporting Lisbon starlet Dario Essugo to boost Prem promotion bid after missing out in summer

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      LEEDS are planning a daring raid for midfield dynamo Dario Essugo at Sporting Lisbon.Powerful Portugal Under-21s ace Essugo has been loaned to Las Palmas in Spain.Leeds are interested in signing Dario EssugoCredit: GettyLeeds tried for the 19-year-old in the summer and now want to offer a loan-to-buy arrangement.Essugo played 25 times for Sporting as a teen.In the summer, former boss Ruben Amorim decided to loan him out.He has spent this season in LaLiga with Las Palmas.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEssugo has played 10 times for his loan club so far.He scored his first goal during a match against Mallorca last month.Meanwhile, Leeds are set to sign Australian keeper Robbie Cook after a trial.Cook, 17, was wanted by Manchester United and Sunderland.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLeeds salvaged a late draw at Preston yesterday.Daniel Farke’s side fell behind courtesy of Brad Potts’ 23rd minute opener.Wolves players and staff clashing with one another after full-timeThey finally levelled in the 93rd minute, via Jack Whatmough’s own goal.The draw saw Leeds fall three points behind leaders Sheffield United, who beat Plymouth Argyle 2-0 at Bramall Lane.Daniel Farke is chasing reinforcements for Leeds’ promotion bidCredit: Rex More