MANCHESTER UNITED continue to pursue Jadon Sancho as they look to tie up a deal for the England youngster.
Meanwhile, reports suggest the Red Devils are also keeping an eye on Chelsea star N'Golo Kante as Frank Lampard looks to raise funds for his squad.
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IN FOR THE KYL
PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe has stunned club chiefs by telling them he wants to leave next summer, according to reports.
And the France World Cup winner is plotting a shock move to La Liga or the Premier League.
The revelation is set to spark a transfer scramble with Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona and
Real Madrid all set to closely monitor his situation.
Mbappe, one of football's biggest stars, has just two years left on his deal in the French capital.
The Times write how he has informed PSG he wants to play one more season giving them a final opportunity to generate a transfer fee.
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GOOD MORNING MAN UTD FANS
United's preparations for the new season suffered a dent as they were beaten by Aston Villa in a friendly yesterday.
The Red Devils crashed to a 1-0 defeat in a game that was played behind closed doors against last season's Premier League strugglers.
Villa's £28million club record signing Ollie Watkins got the only goal of the match, just days after arriving from Brentford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he was going to use the game “to give players minutes.”
And United are believed to have played a weakened line-up for the game, with reports suggesting the startling eleven was: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Shaw, Williams, McTominay, Fred, Pereira, Mata, Lingard and Ighalo.
But they were unable to claim a result at Villa Park in their final pre-season game before they finally begin their Prem campaign against Crystal Palace next weekend.
A notable absentee from the starting line-up was Paul Pogba, who only began training this week after testing positive for coronavirus at the end of August.
The result left United fans fuming online – with some demanding the club invest in more players.
Elsewhere, Pogba has trademarked his famous dab goal celebration — paving the way for the launch of his lifestyle brand.
The Manchester United midfielder, 27, has registered his name and dab celebration in eight different categories covering scores of items such as jewellery, watches, clothing, wallets, perfumes and grooming products.
SunSport can also exclusively reveal an Icelandic beauty queen got “heated” with shamed star Mason Greenwood — as the pair took their clothes off.
Nadia Gunnarsdottir, 20, said the pair “connected” on a dating app and the United striker, 18, met with her the day after making his England debut in Reykjavik.
Ryan Giggs believes Greenwood can handle the pressure of taking on his famous No 11 shirt — because he is so good he can score twice a game.
The Wales boss said: “He’s nearly already scored more goals than I did, so there’s no pressure in that respect. But no, I don’t think he’ll feel the pressure of the number.
“He’s a brilliant player, who I don’t think he even looks like scoring every game — I think he’s going to score two every game, he’s that much of a threat.”
It was quiet on the transfer front but did United receive a boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon.
He was on loan at Sevilla last season and it emerged they are edging closer to signing Sporting Lisbon left-back Marcos Acuna which means there is “no chance” of Reguilon returning.
Finally, Solskjaer also confirmed Harry Maguire will keep the captain’s armband after his arrest in Mykonos.
Solskjaer told MUTV: “Harry had a difficult summer, he didn’t have a long break.
“His break was different to others as we gave him a few more days and he’s come back and looked fine. He’s handled it really well and, of course, I’ll be here to support him.
“He is going to be our captain. We’ll just leave Harry and his people and the process to run.
“For me, he is a top, an absolute top, human being and has always been a positive guy with the right values. So I really hope we can see Harry performing at his best.”
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NEW WING KING – EXCLUSIVE
Ryan Giggs believes Mason Greenwood can handle the pressure of taking on his famous No 11 shirt — because he is so good he can score twice a game.
Greenwood has been handed the number worn for two decades by Manchester United legend Giggs on the eve of a season where he is expected to dazzle.
The Wales boss said: “He’s nearly already scored more goals than I did, so there’s no pressure in that respect. But no, I don’t think he’ll feel the pressure of the number.
“He’s a brilliant player, who I don’t think he even looks like scoring every game — I think he’s going to score two every game, he’sthat much of a threat.
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JAD ENOUGH
Premier League clubs are calling a halt to transfer business amid growing fears about a second wave of coronavirus.
The impact of the pandemic is a major factor in Manchester United’s reluctance to pay Borussia Dortmund £100million for Jadon Sancho.
And the uncertainty about when or if fans will be able to return, not to mention the possibility of a new lockdown, is putting the frighteners on almost every club except big-spending Chelsea.
A source said: “Covid is back and everyone is s***ting themselves.
“Most clubs have spent all their money and those that haven’t are concerned about doing business in the current situation.”
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RED FLAG
Harry Redknapp exclusively told SunSport Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden were stupid and senseless for their actions while away with England.
He said: “What they did by sneaking two women into the England hotel last weekend was not just silly, rash behaviour by two boisterous young lads, high on life.
“In the current circumstances, they could have brought all manner of problems into the bio-secure bubble of the England camp.
“The fallout could have gone way beyond embarrassment and shame. It was orchestrated, pre-planned deceit.
“We all know what happens when boy meets girl, a few drinks are taken and then things occur. But this wasn’t that.
“They were stupid and senseless.”
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ROD HOT – EXCLUSIVE
James Rodriguez has one of the best left feet EVER — and that comes from a man who was team-mates with Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale.
Dimitar Berbatov played with the new Everton star at Monaco in 2014 and saw first-hand the Colombian at the peak of his powers.
Former Tottenham ace Berbatov said: “His left foot is magic, one of the best left feet ever, honestly.
“I wasn’t surprised he went to Everton. Sometimes you need to take one step back to step forward.
“He didn’t play much at Real Madrid and he now needs a place to go where he will know that he is going to be a starter.”
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PAUL THE OTHER ONE
Paul Pogba has trademarked his famous dab goal celebration — paving the way for the launch of his lifestyle brand.
The Manchester United midfielder, 27, has registered his name and dab celebration in eight different categories covering scores of items such as jewellery, watches, clothing, wallets, perfumes and grooming products.
His distinctive pose, made famous by the star forming two right-angled triangles, was even used in maths question in French schools.
Pogba has now filed documents with the Government’s Intellectual Property Office so he can use ‘Pogba dab’ designs on merchandise.
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“Yes, things happened. Mason and I took our clothes off but I don’t want to go into detail.
“He was athletic and fit. I liked the fact he was taller than me.”
The next morning Nadia and Lara were woken by England security staff hammering on their hotel door and looking for the players.
Detailing Greenwood and Foden’s night of shame for the first time, Nadia told how the rising stars asked Lara to bring sweets to the hotel including fruit-flavoured jellies.
And she told how hotel staff told them two other girls had been thrown out for trying to meet players the night before their liaison.
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JELLY BABE – EXCLUSIVE
An Icelandic beauty queen has told how she got “heated” with shamed football star Mason Greenwood — after he scoffed a bag of jelly babies.
Nadia Gunnarsdottir, 20, said the pair “connected” on a dating app and the Manchester United striker, 18, met with her the day after making his England debut in Reykjavik.
Greenwood was sent home in disgrace last week with team-mate Phil Foden — after the pair evaded England’s hotel security to meet Nadia and her cousin Lara Clausen.
Nadia told how she and “shy” Mason ended up in one room at the Radisson Blu Saga hotel — while Manchester City’s Foden, 20, and Lara, 19 romped next door.
Nadia, a 5ft 9in Miss Universe Iceland finalist last year, revealed: “Mason kissed me and things got pretty heated.
“He was certainly not as shy physically as he was socially…
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LEIC IS MORE – EXCLUSIVE
Leicester will have to pay a stunning £50million for Bournemouth star David Brooks.
Manchester United and Tottenham are also keeping tabs on the Cherries star.
Bournemouth have collected millions from sales already and are digging in for top money for Brooks, 23, who is vital in their promotion bid.
The relegated outfit are more open to selling Josh King.
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WHAT'S NEW
Let's take a look at what's new in the upcoming 2020-21 Premier League season.
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GOT THE FEELS
Joao Felix has emerged as an unexpected Jadon Sancho alternative for Manchester United, according to reports.
The Red Devils' chase of a Sancho deal has been well documented this summer, with the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund star having scored 17 goals and registered 17 assists for the Bundesliga giants in the league last term.
But the Daily Star report Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could move for Portugal international Felix instead, who cost Atletico Madrid £113m a year ago when he moved from Benfica.
United, it seems, are willing to turn to the youngster if they fail to bring Sancho to Old Trafford.
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ROBINSON BACKS DDG
Former England keeper Paul Robinson has backed David de Gea to keep the No1 jersey this season.
The former England No1 told TalkSport: “They’re two top goalkeepers, De Gea starts the season because, from a manager’s point of view, if you don’t start the season with him, you lose him.
“He’s going to want to leave and play elsewhere.
“For Henderson, I think he’s a top goalkeeper, but playing at Manchester United is very different to playing at Sheffield United.
“It’s going to be an interesting battle because he’s certainly good enough to do it.”
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ONE MORE WEEK
Man Utd lost a friendly against Aston Villa today but got fans excited for next week when they walk out at Old Trafford to face Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.
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FERGIE TIME
Jurgen Klopp apologised for sending Sir Alex Ferguson a 4am text after Liverpool won the title.
The Liverpool boss led his side to their first league title in 30 years last season and eventually got around to replying to all of his congratulatory messages.
Ahead of The Reds’ opening 2020-21 fixture against Leeds at Anfield, Klopp set the record straight on his exchange with the legendary Manchester United manager and said: “I didn’t call him, I have to clarify that. I sent him a message.
“The problem was that I came back late in my room that night obviously and I couldn’t sleep immediately, so I went back through the messages I got and one of them was from Alex Ferguson.
“And so I just reply in a very polite way I think. I think it was 3.30, four o’clock round about.
“I didn’t expect him having the phone by his bed actually, I didn’t want to wake him up but if that happened, sorry Alex!”
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But they were unable to claim a result at Villa Park in their final preseason game before they finally begin their Prem season against Crystal Palace next weekend.
A notable absentee from the starting line-up was Paul Pogba, who only began training this week with the rest of the United squad after testing positive with coronavirus at the end of August.
The result left United fans fuming online – with some demanding the club invest in more players.
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RED MIST
Manchester United's preparations for the new season suffered a dent as they were beaten by Aston Villa in a friendly.
The Red Devils crashed to a 1-0 defeat in a game that was played behind closed doors to last season's Premier League strugglers.
Villa's £28million club record signing Ollie Watkins got the only goal of the match, just days after arriving from Brentford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he was going to use the game “to give players minutes.”
And United are believed to have played a weakened line-up for the game, with reports suggesting the startling eleven was: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Shaw, Williams, McTominay, Fred, Pereira, Mata, Lingard, Ighalo…
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UPWARD SERG
Manchester United's pursuit of Sergio Reguilon has been given a huge boost with Sevilla reportedly closing in on a replacement left-back.
Sporting Lisbon’s Marcos Acuna is said to be in advanced talks with the LaLiga side who appear to have given up on the chance of signing Reguilon from Real Madrid permanently.
United are said to be plotting a move for the £27million rated 23-year-old who spent last season on loan at Sevilla from Real.
And he would “love” to move to Old Trafford, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
With Sevilla close to landing 28-year-old Argentine Acuna – according to Portuguese outlet A Bola – there is now “no chance” of Reguilon going back on a permanent basis.
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MAGUIRE CAPTAINCY
Harry Maguire will keep hold of the Manchester United captains armband despite his rather messy summer events in Greece.
United boss Solskjaer had this to say to MUTV: “Harry had a difficult summer, he didn’t have a long break.
“His break was different to others as we gave him a few more days and he’s come back and looked fine. He’s handled it really well and, of course, I’ll be here to support him.
“He is going to be our captain. We’ll just leave Harry and his people and the process to run.
“For me, he is a top, an absolute top, human being and has always been a positive guy with the right values. So I really hope we can see Harry performing at his best.”
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FRIENDLY FIRE
Manchester United's official Twitter account may have shot themselves in the foot.
Their side just lost 1-0 to Aston Villa and they're tweeting about their last visit in which Pogba scored.
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FULL-TIME
Manchester United have lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in a friendly ahead of their opening Premier League fixture next weekend!
New signing Watkins got the goal for Villa.
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ASTON VILLA 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
An update for you in the friendly, it's coming to the closing stages of the game and United still trail Villa 1-0 at Villa Park.
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REGULION'S UNITED LOVE
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has given United fans an update on Regulion, he says that the left back would LOVE to join United!
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ASTON VILLA 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED
After 55 minutes, Manchester United find themselves 1-0 down thanks to a strike from Ollie Watkins!
Not a good start from United.
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MAGUIRE BANTERED
Arsenal fans rave after Gabriel's brilliant debut, whilst also taking aim at Harry Maguire!
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