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      Marcus Rashford says he can win Champions League after ending Man Utd misery and leaving Amorim’s blundering revolution

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      MARCUS RASHFORD “can hurt teams” and help Aston Villa WIN the Champions League.In his first interview since leaving Manchester United to join the Midlanders on loan, the England forward revealed he is targeting the biggest prize in club football.Marcus Rashford has made a shock loanCredit: GettyRashford will wear the No 9 shirt — vacated by £70million Al-Nassr signing Jhon Duran — as he aims to revive his career under Unai Emery.He said: “Being back in the Champions League is hugely exciting. It’s the biggest competition for a club to be involved in, and they’re  always great nights.“We want to get as far as we can and if we don’t aim to win it, then we’re never going to win it.“I’m sure it will be a great experience for me playing for Villa in the Champions League.Read More Football“I know I can hurt teams and, when I’m at my best, decide football games.“That will be my  only goal, to help the team win more games, more points and hopefully create history.”Rashford has  12 goals and three assists in 33 appearances for United in Europe’s elite competition.And Rashford will team up with Villa’s Paris Saint-Germain loanee Marco Asensio when they return to Europe in a last-16 tie next month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRashford, 27, said: “I’ve played a fair amount of games in the Champions League so I feel like I’m experienced and know how to handle those situations.“It’s my first time playing for another team but it’s been excitement, rather than being scared.Inside Marcus Rashford’s demise from one of football’s biggest stars to £60m benchwarmer“It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to  help them keep pushing forward.”Villa are not paying a loan fee but have agreed to stump up at least 75 per cent of Rashford’s £325,000 weekly pay packet. That could hit 90 per cent if bonus targets are hit.Rashford can sign permanently this summer for £40m.He last played on December 12 and was accused by  Ruben Amorim of lacking effort in training.The 60-cap Three Lions ace believes he can take his game to a new level under intense Villa chief Emery.Rashford has left a Man Utd full of despairCredit: GettyRashford, who could make his Villa debut at home to Tottenham in the FA Cup on Sunday, added: “He’s a top manager and what he’s done with the club is unbelievable.“It’s the constant ambition that’s attractive. They are a club that’s in a good position in the league and they’re pushing to get higher.“We have a good, ambitious manager and great talent in the squad. I’ve had to choose somewhere  I feel my style of football is suited to, and  help them and help me rediscover and improve as a player.“I want to make the most of my time.”Asensio, a Champions League winner at Real Madrid, cannot wait to link up with Emery.The winger, 29, said: “Unai’s had a great career, he’s a top coach, he’s been key in me being able to come here because of his idea of how he wants to play football.“I love it, it suits me perfectly.”“I’ve got experience in these types of Champions League games. They are games that are decided based on small margins.”Villa are also set to agree a loan deal to take Chelsea outcast Axel Disasi for the remainder of this season.Emery feared he had missed out on the 26-year-old France international defender.Blues were not keen to strengthen a direct Champions League rival and wanted him to go to Spurs instead.However, the  £38.8m buy from Monaco in August 2023 dug his heels in.READ MORE SUN STORIESVilla are set to pay a £5m loan fee to land the centre-back, who starred for France at the 2022 World Cup.Meanwhile, Villa defenders Kosta Nedeljkovic, 19, and Sil Swinkels, 21, have gone to RB Leipzig and Bristol Rovers in respective loan deals.Ruben Amorim has so far looked powerless to stop United’s slideCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I spent 10 minutes with him…’ Gary Lineker reveals what Mo Salah said about Liverpool future as contract runs down

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      GARY LINEKER lifted the lid on what Mo Salah told him about his Liverpool future.The Reds hero, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season – alongside Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Mo Salah talked to Gary Lineker about his Liverpool futureCredit: GettyThe Match of the Day host revealed the details of the private conversationCredit: PASalah can now negotiate a pre-contract agreement with a new club outside of the UK. He even admitted earlier in the season he is “more out than in” and that this is his “last year” at Anfield because there has been no update on an extension to his deal.Liverpool fans are desperate for a breakthrough to ensure Salah stays after 236 goals – including two at Bournemouth this weekend – and eight trophies in seven-and-a-half years.A move to Saudi Arabia continues to be on the cards after Al-Ittihad bid £170million for the forward in 2023. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd Salah’s recent conversation with Lineker will have done little to alleviate supporters’ fears. The outgoing Match of the Day host discussed his chat with the Liverpool star on his The Rest Is Football podcast. And it could suggest that Salah is leaning towards an exit.Lineker said: “He’s a lovely guy. I spent ten minutes with him when I went to visit Arne Slot [for a BBC interview].”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlan Shearer replied: “Did you not get it out of him whether he’s staying or going or not?”And Lineker added: “He asked me, ‘How old were you when you finished?’Mo Salah calls out Jamie Carragher after Liverpool legend urged him to ‘take a leaf out of Virgil van Dijk’s book'”And I said, ‘Well, English football I finished when I was 32 and then I went to play in Japan for a couple of years.'”And he went, ‘Ah, you went for the money did you?'”And I said, ‘Well yeah I suppose so.'”And he went, ‘Yeah, I might do the same.’ Then he winked at the press guy that was there.”It was just a joke but he has got that cheeky sense of humour has Mo.”But Salah’s joke may have a hint of truth in it. Saudi chiefs are still determined to lure the Arab world’s greatest footballer to their mega-money league before he hangs up his boots.And they won’t want to wait any longer to sign their latest marquee transfer – and follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo. A whopping £65m payday for just two seasons in the desert is potentially on the cards to tempt Salah to the Saudi Pro League.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Turki Alalshikh, who has masterminded Saudi Arabia’s effective takeover of professional boxing, even fuelled speculation a deal could get done.He posted a mocked-up image of the two-time African Footballer of the Year in an Al-Hilal shirt.Turki Alalshikh posted this mocked-up image of Salah in an Al-Hilal shirtCredit: Facebook / TURKI ALALSHIKHFive Mo Salah strops at LiverpoolFive times things have got heated during Mo Salah’s Liverpool career.West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp as he refuses to shake the manager’s hand before coming on at the London Stadium.Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.Read the full article from Jack Rosser More

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      Nottingham Forest terminate forgotten England star’s contract as he returns to parent club

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have terminated James Ward-Prowse’s loan at the City Ground.The former England midfielder, 30, is now set to return to parent club West Ham.James Ward-Prowse has struggled for game time of lateCredit: RexWard-Prowse had signed for Forest on a season-long loan deal last August.But a lack of game time of late has seen him go back to the London Stadium.The 11-cap ace has not featured at all in Forest’s last four Premier League games.His last Prem start came against Arsenal all the way back in November.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWard-Prowse remains under contract with West Ham until June 2027.He could now re-enter their plans under new boss Graham Potter.The Southampton academy graduate left St Mary’s for West Ham in 2023.Ward-Prowse had made 410 appearances for his boyhood club.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYHe then moved to West Ham in a deal worth around £30million.The set-piece specialist scored seven goals and laid on seven assists during his full campaign in East London.James Ward-Prowse shows his skills in England training He also played 10 times as the Hammers reached the Europa League quarter-finals.Ward-Prowse featured in Julen Lopetegui’s first game in charge last August, before being farmed out on loan. More

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      Marcus Rashford COMPLETES shock Aston Villa loan with view to permanent transfer to end Man Utd hell

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      MARCUS RASHFORD claims joining Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season was an “easy decision”The Manchester United forward, 27, agreed the switch after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim.Villa unveiled Marcus Rashford late on Sunday nightCredit: GettyThe Villans could sign Rashford permanently in the summerCredit: Instagram / avfcofficialAnd Villa will have the option to BUY the Red Devils academy graduate come the end of the season.It’s understood they will have to shell out a cool £40million should they wish to permanently acquire his services.Rashford posted a message on Instagram, hailing the Villans’ style of play.He said: “I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.READ MORE ON MARCUS RASHFORD”I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision – I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started.”I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”The Midlanders had announced the signing just minutes earlier by saying: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.”The deal to bring in Rashford is a major financial outlay.Most read in FootballThe forward fell out with Ruben Amorim and was banished from the matchday squadCredit: PACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Villans are understood to be paying the majority of Rashford’s whopping £325,000-a-week wages – which he’s unlikely to get should he permanently move to Villa park in the summer.Despite three goals in Amorim’s manager’s first two Premier League games, Rashford has not featured for his boyhood club since December 12.’It must be embarrassing,’ says Wayne Rooney as he opens up on seeing Marcus Rashford on visit to CarringtonA public bashing from Amorim has included the Portuguese chief saying he would rather put his 63- year-old goalkeeper coach Jorge Vita on the pitch instead of “a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day”.Now, though, he has sealed his short-term escape out of Old Trafford.The loan switch comes after Aston Villa sold Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr for £64million.Rashford is keen to get his career back on track after a difficult few years under both Erik ten Hag and now Amorim.And the chance to play in the Champions League again will undoubtedly appeal.Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Monaco and AC Milan were all linked with the United academy graduate – although his mammoth £325,000-a-week wages proved an issue.But now Rashford is staying put in the Premier League at Villa after the two clubs thrashed out a deal.After the blistering start, Rashford and the manager’s relationship soured when Amorim was told the striker had been out on a Friday night – less than 48 hours before the Everton game.He called the forward in for a meeting where Rashford denied the allegations – and they have not patched up their differences.Rashford then angered Amorim further by publicly revealing he is “ready for a new challenge” away from Old Trafford.The player reckons he has received unfair treatment – and there are thoughts there may have been orders from the top. A source told The Sun: “Marcus thinks Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants him out of the club and has basically told head coach Ruben Amorim to get him out.“He might just have met his match with Sir Jim.”Marcus feels like he is being picked on.“In the early days of training under Amorim, he was trying to learn new systems and other players were also struggling — but he was the one who was getting more vocal criticism.“He knows he needs to leave but he’s shocked that no big team has pulled out all the stops to get him.”There’s been interest but financially it’s a complicated deal and that’s put quite a few teams off.“Marcus has been left bewildered by how quickly his relationship with Amorim has disintegrated.”Ex-United stars Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes all weighed in on the Rashford debate before his loan was confirmed.Ferdinand suggested the player could look to sue Amorim for his comments while Rooney and Scholes both laid into the forward.Rooney said: “I went into Carrington on Sunday to take my kids to game day and Marcus Rashford was out on the training pitch with the fitness coach.”But he was right over towards where the parents were walking past for the kids’ games.”I looked at him thinking how embarrassing it must be for him as parents walked past. He’s there and all the parents are walking past him.Marcus has let a lot of people down with his attitude… the sooner he’s gone, the betterPaul Scholes”I was surprised when this started over two years ago, but now I’m not.”I’ve spoken to Marcus a couple of times and I’ve given him my thoughts and feelings that he needs to leave the football club.”Because whatever is going on in his life and at Manchester United, he’s not the same.”For him to have a fresh start, he needs to leave the club.”Scholes added: “I think Marcus has let a lot of people down with his attitude and I think that’s what the manager is trying to say.”You think of the young players coming through the team and think of [Alejandro] Garnacho.”They’re looking up to people like Marcus now and he’s 27, he’s clearly not training properly, he’s not living his life properly. They’re the examples these people should look at.READ MORE SUN STORIES”In a way, he’s saying he doesn’t want to be involved with the team and the fact of letting his teammates down, he should be banished from the dressing room.”If he’s in and around that and young people are seeing that as an example, the sooner he’s gone the better.”Rashford’s relationship with Amorim appears beyond repairCredit: GettyUnai Emery lost Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabia in a big-money moveCredit: Getty More

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      Antony pops up with assist just 14 minutes into Real Betis debut as fans say ‘Man Utd were the problem’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has made an immediate impact during his loan stint with Real Betis.The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax.Manchester United flop Antony registered an assist just 14 minutes into his Real Betis debutMan Utd fans suggested the club were the problem after Antony’s Betis debutCredit: AFPHowever, the Brazil international never lived up to his billing at Old Trafford as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances.Antony’s struggles continued this season and that led to him falling out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.That is why the Red Devils offloaded the Brazilian to Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.And the ex-Ajax star hit the ground running on his first game with Betis in LaLiga against Athletic Bilbao at the Benito Villamarin.Read More on Man UtdManager Manuel Pellegrini named him in his starting line-up and the forward showed his worth just 14 minutes into his debut.Antony fired a shot from the right flank, which was saved by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.But the incoming Isco picked up the rebound and opened the scoring for the hosts from close range.That meant a lot to Antony as he passionately celebrated in front of the Betis fans.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUnited supporters were left gobsmacked after witnessing the loanee’s immediate impact in Spain.This comes after other Man Utd rejects found greener pastures away from Old Trafford, such as Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho.Watch as Antony ‘is used as a CONE’ in Man Utd training as fans lose their minds over awkward footageAnd some of the United faithful are starting to believe the club is the reason why so many talented players fail to deliver.One fan tweeted: “Antony already causing problems. Manchester United were the problem.”Another commented: “Anthony has provided an indirect assist on his debut. Maybe Manchester United is the problem after all.”A third wrote: “Ahhahahaha, Antony leaves Man U, gets an assist. That club is so bad.”This fan said: “Antony with the Assist, Man UTD was obviously the problem.”And that one posted: “United players are immediately better when they leave United. Antony assist already.”Betis couldn’t hold on to their lead as Bilbao fought back and picked up a 2-2 draw.READ MORE SUN STORIESAthletic Club equalised when former Liverpool and West Ham goalkeeper Adrian fumbled a corner into Aitor Paredes before seeing it land in the net.The hosts retook the lead with a stunning strike from Romain Perraud on the stroke of half time before set piece woes struck again as Oihan Sancet scored a free header in the 69th minute. More

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      ‘My answers wouldn’t be long enough’ – Cole Palmer rules out punditry as he reveals shock job he wants after retiring

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      CHELSEA star Cole Palmer revealed the hilarious reason why he will never become a pundit.Palmer, 22, has established himself as one of the best young players in the world ever since his £42.5million move to Stamford Bridge from Manchester City in 2023.Chelsea star Cole Palmer insists he will never become a TV punditCredit: RexPalmer claims his answers would be too short to be a pundit and thus would rather be a scoutCredit: X @SkySportsPLThe star winger has since amassed a staggering total of 39 goals and 21 assists in 70 appearances with the West Londoners.The England international keeps going from strength to strength as he looks to win titles and cement his legacy.Of course, Palmer doesn’t think at all about retirement amid his young age and continuous success.But the Chelsea star knows already that he probably doesn’t have what it takes to become a pundit.Read More on ChelseaThat is because of his laconic and blunt nature that sees him avoiding long conversations with his short and cold answers.The ex-Man City star explained that he would have very little to say compared to the likes of Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.Palmer told Sky Sports: “I don’t think my answers would be long enough to be a pundit.”Instead, the versatile forward surprisingly sees himself working in the background after retirement – potentially as a scout.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPalmer added: “I don’t know what I’ll do. Might be a scout.”The Chelsea star has already registered a whopping 14 goals and six assists in 25 appearances across all competitions.Jack Grealish’s reaction to Cole Palmer becoming a manager says it all as he and Maguire apologise to Chelsea starAnd Palmer has yet to compete in Europe with manager Enzo Maresca opting against including him in his Conference League squad for the League Phase. More

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      Embarrassment for Man Utd star after he said emotional goodbyes to team-mates only to see transfer exit COLLAPSE

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      TYRELL MALACIA said goodbye to his Manchester United team-mates – only for his transfer to collapse.The defender was set to join Benfica on loan until the end of the season.Tyrell Malacia said his goodbyes before his proposed move to Benfica collapsedCredit: GettyBut the proposed deal has fallen through after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement over his loan fee or the terms of a buy option, according to the Daily Mail.Malacia, 25, expected to be leaving Old Trafford so said his goodbyes to his team-mates.He could still leave the club on a temporary basis however with Celtic and Real Betis understood to be amongst the clubs interested in the Dutchman.Ruben Amorim is happy to let Malacia leave after signing another left-back, Patrick Dorgu.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMalacia has featured just eight times since Amorim was hired, with only three of those matches coming in the Prem.He missed the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign through injury and only returned to action in November.Malacia could follow Marcus Rashford out of the door with the forward closing in on a loan move to Aston Villa.Rashford underwent a medical after agreeing terms which will see him continue to earn £325,000-a-week as United will cover 25 per cent of his wages.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSVilla also have the option to buy the England forward at the end of the season for around £40million.A United source told SunSport it had been made clear to Rashford he would not play for United again while Ruben Amorim was the boss.Inside Marcus Rashford’s demise from one of football’s biggest stars to £60m benchwarmer More

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      Inside Kevin Danso’s bizarre Tottenham transfer after star AXED medical with Prem rival and now faces nightmare debut

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      TOTTENHAM have announced the signing of centre-back Kevin Danso from RC Lens after a bizarre 24-hours. The 26-year-old joins Spurs on an initial loan deal, although the North Londoners possess an obligation to make it permanent in the summer for around £21million.Kevin Danso has completed a move to TottenhamCredit: Instagram @spursofficialThe Austrian has penned an initial loan move with SpursCredit: Instagram @spursofficialDanso joins goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in moving to Tottenham this month, but had been close to signing for a Premier League rival.The Austrian international had agreed a move to Wolves and was expected to undergo a medical at the Molineux club on Sunday.But late last night they were informed that the deal was dramatically off, with Danso favouring a move to Spurs instead.Ange Postecoglou’s side had been desperate to sign a defender before tomorrow’s deadline following several injury issues.READ MORE TRANSFERSMicky van de Ven has just returned to fitness having previously only played once since October.While Cristian Romero, barring a 15-minute cameo against Chelsea, has not featured since the November international break.Radu Dragusin became the latest Spurs defender to suffer an injury during Thursday night’s 3-0 win over Elfsborg.The Romanian is expected to miss the majority of the rest of the season with a knee issue.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYDanso could be set for a mouthwatering Spurs debutCredit: Instagram @spursofficialSpurs chiefs initially tried to sign former Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan.They agreed a deal with the Italian side, only for Tomori to insist on staying at the San Siro.Inside making of Spurs whiz Bergvall who outshone Kulusevski and Gyokeres as kid Spurs then moved on to Danso, hijacking Wolves’ deal for the impressive 6ft 3in centre-back.Danso was previously part of MK Dons’ academy before moving to Augsburg aged 16.He had a loan spell at Southampton while on the German club’s books, before moving to France with RC Lens.Danso went on to be named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the 2022-23 season as his unfancied side finished just a point behind champions Paris Saint-Germain.’THE ONLY THING YOU CAN DO IS SAY YES’The defender has spoken of his delight in joining Spurs, telling their club media: “It feels amazing to be here at the club, I’ve always wanted to play for a big club in the Premier League and Tottenham Hotspur is exactly that.”I think as soon as you hear Tottenham Hotspur is interested the only thing you can do is say yes. (It’s an) Amazing project to be part of and I’m happy to be here.”I’m a quick, powerful centre-back, good on the ball, good in one-v-one defending situations, that’s what I thrive on and that’s what I love to do, defend.”I grew up playing academy football, everyone watched the Premier League and it’s a dream come true.”Danso will not be able to play in this afternoon’s Prem clash at Brentford.But provided his work permit arrives in time, as it is expected to do so, he could make his debut against Liverpool at Anfield in Thursday night’s huge Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.It represents a potentially nightmare or dream debut depending how it goes.Tottenham may not be done in this month’s transfer window.It’s claimed that they could still look to add another defender, having spoken to Chelsea regarding a potential loan deal for Axel Disasi.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Postecoglou and Co are still keen on signing a forward player, having been turned down by Bayern Munich teenager Mathys Tel on Friday.Spurs have reportedly made an enquiry regarding Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.Spurs have reportedly enquired over Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty More