MANCHESTER UNITED target Joao Felix wants to leave Atletico Madrid after being frozen out by Diego Simeone.
The forward, 22, cost Atleti £112million in 2019 – but has failed to kick on.
Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham is set to spark a bidding war between Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool, Mancheter City and United.
Bellingham, 19 has quickly become one of the world's most sought-after midfielders.
And the England international could be in for a sensational move to the Premier League next summer.
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- Emillia Hawkins
De Gea set for huge milestone
David De Gea is set to make his 500th appearance for Manchester United on Sunday.
The goalkeeper, who joined the Red Devils from Atletico Madrid in June 2011, will become just the 11th player in United's history to reach the milestone.
To celebrate the occasion, he will be presented with an engraved plate ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford tomorrow.
He will also wear a unique pair of specially designed gloves during the match against Newcastle.
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Maguire OUT of Newcastle clash
Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Harry Maguire will not return to the Manchester United squad ahead of tomorrow's match against Newcastle.
Maguire picked up a knock while on international duty for England last month.
After the Red Devils' 1-0 win over Omonoia on Thursday, the Man Utd boss said: "Harry Maguire will not make this, but it doesn’t take long, I think.
"I think that next week he will be back in the team training or over next week."
- Alex Terrell
Exclusive: Outcast striker Greenwood arrested after 'bail breach'
Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions.
The Man Utd striker, 21, was bailed after his arrest on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill.
He has now been arrested for allegedly breaching those conditions after police swooped on his £15,000-a-month mansion this morning.
Greenwood is being questioned today by officers.
The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
The England international remains suspended by Utd but still receives his £75,000-a-week salary pending the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
- Emillia Hawkins
Too Keane?
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been slammed by Richard Keys and Andy Gray for "hammering everything" in his punditry.
The former midfielder has built a reputation for his no-nonsense analysis on Sky Sports and ITV.
But in a joint interview with the Telegraph, Keys and Gray – who were sacked by Sky in 2011 – criticised pundits for being too harsh.
Keys said: "Not everything in football is s***. But it is if you watch British television.
"I've had this conversation with (Arsene) Wenger. He said to me, 'Why do Sky spend £1.1billion on a three-year cycle of broadcast rights and then spend that period destroying it?'
"He's right. I don't understand it either. If Andy or I had offered a scintilla of the same criticism to the modern player, we would have been out on our ear."
Keys added: "The guys who are criticising were probably the most sensitive of their time.
"When he was manager at Ipswich, Roy hammered me. Now here he is on everybody’s wishlist, because he comes along and hammers everything else."
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Am I Feli-n it?
Man Utd target Joao Felix is to have talks with his agent over staying at Atletico Madrid.
The Portuguese star, 22, was an un-used substitute in Atletico Madrid's 0-0 draw with Club Brugge in midweek.
And according to Marca, his relationship with Diego Simeone is at an all-time low.
Antoine Griezmann has leapfrogged him in the pecking order at the Wanda Metropolitano and he met Jorge Mendes in a restaurant in the Spanish capital to discuss his future.
United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all 'attentive' to Felix's situation, according to A Bola.
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Rashford's career record so far
The Manchester United striker has the LOWEST minutes-per-goal record this season of his entire career.
- Alex Terrell
Erik wants Rash to be ruthless
Erik ten Hag has warned Marcus Rashford he needs to rediscover his killer instinct – and fast.
As KEN LAWRENCE writes, The Manchester United striker is just two short of a century of club goals.
Talking about Rashford's performance against Omonia Nicosia, Ten Hag said: "He did a lot of things well.
"But he knows that he has to be more clinical and he had to score a goal.
"When you have such good movements and make such good combinations, good actions, then you have to finish.
"I know sometimes it's the game, it's not your night and it's about the form of the day but it can change in another game."
- Alex Terrell
Good morning United fans
Chelsea have told Borussia Dortmund they are willing to pay over £87million to land Manchester United target Jude Bellingham.
The Blues have therefore appeared to have taken a shock lead in the race for Bellingham’s signature.
The West Londoners are prepared to bid close to a whopping £90m to sign the midfielder, according to reports.
But new owner Todd Boehly will face competition from the likes of United, Liverpool and
Manchester City.Wayne Rooney was back in Cheshire to see his wife and children after the MLS season ended without success for his DC United team.
The Manchester United legend returned to the UK to be with Coleen and his kids Kai, Klay, Cass and Kit, who remain living in England while he is based in the United States.
Rooney, 36, was pictured out walking in Alderley Edge, Cheshire on Friday afternoon.
He wore a tracksuit, puffer jacket, trainers and cap for the stroll.
Ander Herrera has lavished his ex-teammate Marcus Rashford with praise and defended the Manchester United forward.
The 24-year-old has had a difficult 18 months of bad form and injury issues but appears to be getting back to his best under Erik ten Hag.
His former teammate Herrera, who left United for PSG in 2019, has told ESPN how highly he rates Rashford – and how Cristiano Ronaldo can aid his development.
“He makes a difference when he is fit and in a good moment and now he has the best teacher [Ronaldo] — We are not fair with Rashford. You cannot compare him with Messi and Cristiano.”
- Alex Cole
Bees sting Seagulls in Prem
Brentford beat Brighton 2-0 at the Brentford Community Stadium tonight.
Two Ivan Toney goals were the difference between the sides.
The Englishman has scored 55 goals in exactly 100 games for Brentford and time will tell if he makes it on the plane to Qatar.
- Alex Cole
Rashford makes the difference, says Herrera
Ander Herrera has lavished his ex-teammate Marcus Rashford with praise and defended the Manchester United forward.
The 24-year-old has had a difficult 18 months of bad form and injury issues but appears to be getting back to his best under Erik ten Hag.
His former teammate Herrera, who left United for PSG in 2019, has told ESPN how highly he rates Rashford – and how Cristiano Ronaldo can aid his development.
The Atheltic Club Bilbao midfielder said: “He makes a difference when he is fit and in a good moment and now he has the best teacher [Ronaldo] — We are not fair with Rashford. You cannot compare him with Messi and Cristiano.”
- Alex Cole
United joined by Chelsea in Bellingham race
Chelsea have told Borussia Dortmund they are willing to pay over £87million to land Manchester United target Jude Bellingham.
The Blues have therefore appeared to have taken a shock lead in the race for Bellingham’s signature.
The West Londoners are prepared to bid close to a whopping £90m to sign the midfielder, according to Bild.
But new owner Todd Boehly will face competition from the likes of United, Liverpool and Manchester City.
- Alex Cole
Scott in throwback record
Manchester United star Scott McTominay broke a 23-year record after coming off the bench to fire his team to victory over Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.
Omonia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho pulled off an incredible 11 saves to deny the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford.
However, Uzoho was finally beaten in the dying seconds as sub McTominay secured a 1-0 win for United in the Europa League.
That earned the 25-year-old not only a goal bonus but also a little chunk of history.
The midfielder became the first United substitute to score an additional-time winner in a European competition since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s famous Champions League strike in 1999.
- Alex Cole
No tripping over Kieran
The most experienced of those waiting in the wings, with 37 caps to his name.
Trippier, 32, has been played at left-back by Southgate for England but right-back remains his natural position, and his impressive form for Newcastle this season only strengthens his chances.
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Could he Just make it?
Like Trippier, Justin can also play on either side of defence and has one cap to his name.
But with Leicester suffering a torrid season so far, the 24-year-old is not approaching the World Cup in the best of form.
- Alex Cole
No Walk in the park
Southampton ace Walker-Peters does have England experience, playing in the friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast earlier this year.
The 25-year-old has started all nine of Southampton’s Premier League games this season, but is likely to be behind both Trippier and White in the pecking order.
- Alex Cole
White in the middle
The 25-year-old has been superb this season after being displaced in the heart of defence at Arsenal by William Saliba.
Likely to be on the plane for his ability to play both positions, but White’s form at right-back is one encouraging point for Southgate in the midst of the injury crisis.
- Alex Cole
Aaron is Wan good option
An outside candidate, the Manchester United defender was tipped for an England call up before falling out of form in recent months.
But Wan-Bissaka is now well down the pecking order at Old Trafford, playing just four minutes of action in all competitions this season.
The 24-year-old has represented both England and DR Congo at youth level, with suggestions last year that he could snub the chance to represent the Three Lions in favour of the African nation.
Let’s see who his competition is…
- Alex Cole
Right-back to square one
Gareth Southgate has gone from being spoilt for choice at right-back to an injury crisis in the position.
The England gaffer has been rocked by the news that Reece James could MISS the tournament after suffering a knee injury in the week.
James is the third Three Lions right-back in two weeks to be struck down – following Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Manchester City star Walker had groin surgery following the 6-3 win over Manchester United at the start of the month and is a major doubt for the tournament.
While Liverpool ace Alexander-Arnold is set for two weeks on the sidelines after picking up an ankle injury in the 3-2 loss to Arsenal – and he is horrendously out of form.
With Southgate’s three first-choice right-backs currently out of action, there is the chance for an unexpected name to book their ticket on the plane to Qatar…
- Alex Cole
How did DC United fare under Rooney?
The former England international took charge of the Washington based side in July half way through the season but he has been unable to change the fortunes of the club.
DC United finished bottom of the Eastern Conference missing out on a play-off spot by 21 points.
They also scored the fewest goals and conceded the most in the division.
The former England star has managed 14 games in the MLS winning two and losing nine.
- Alex Cole
Rooney back in town
Wayne Rooney was back in Cheshire to see his wife and children after the MLS season ended without success for his DC United team.
The Manchester United legend returned to the UK to be with Coleen and his kids Kai, Klay, Cass and Kit, who remain living in England while he is based in the United States.
Rooney, 36, was pictured out walking in Alderley Edge, Cheshire on Friday afternoon.
He wore a tracksuit, puffer jacket, trainers and cap for the stroll.
- Alex Cole
Let's talk about Bruno
Newcastle are ready to offer midfielder Bruno Guimaraes a bumper wage increase to keep him at the club, according to reports.
The Magpies plan to build a team around the South American ace but it's no secret the 24-year-old is itching for some Champions League football.
Head coach Eddie Howe recognises the need for the club to break into Europe's top competition saying: "We desperately want Bruno to be happy here, to see a long-term vision here.
"As long as player sees ambition in the club and progression in the club we can fulfil his need."
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that a new deal will be offered "very soon".
It comes after Newcastle chiefs earlier this week admitted that they may have to cash in on big names like Guimaraes to fund their title dreams.
- Alex Cole
What England fans can expect from the matchday experience
It has also been reported elsewhere that individuals that end up in the “sobering tent” will have to remain there until they are judged to be OK to be released with a warning.
Fans heading to Qatar will be able to drink for up to 19 HOURS a day a the official fan festival.
There will also be a fan zone curated by Arcadia, hosts of the spectacular arena which features at the Glastonbury Festival.
But a pint won’t come cheap – with a beer expected to cost £8.
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‘Sobering up tents’ to be used at Qatar World Cup
England supporters and other nations fans will have special zones at the World Cup to sober up.
Alcohol will move from just hotel bars in Qatar to fan zones and will also be sold outside stadiums during the tournament
The Middle East nation is a predominantly Muslim country which has restricted public drinking laws.
Now it has been decided that authorities will control public drunkenness at the World Cup by having an alternative to arrests or jail time for those fans that have one too many.
Qatar’s World Cup chief Nasser Al Khater told Sky News: “There are plans in place for people to sober up if they’ve been drinking excessively.
“It’s a place to make sure that they keep themselves safe, they’re not harmful to anybody else.”
- Alex Cole
Casemiro highlights defensive role
Manchester United star Casemiro has been clear about his role within the team.
The midfielder told manutd.com that there are plenty of others around to score goals.
He said: “Everybody knows my work. My role is defensive – to help my team-mates and bring the ball out from the back with quality.
“That’s my job. If goals come from it, excellent. We have other players whose first thought is to be scoring goals. There’s Cris [Ronaldo], [Jadon] Sancho, [Marcus] Rashford and Bruno [Fernandes]. They’re on the pitch to score goals.
“I defend, first of all, and provide balance to the team. I help my team-mates with defensive work, bring the ball out with quality, that is my job.
“Of course, a goal here or there is nice but doing my job and defending well comes first”
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He will make his Marc
Ander Herrera has lavished his ex-teammate Marcus Rashford with praise and defended the Manchester United forward.
The 24-year-old has had a difficult 18 months of bad form and injury issues but appears to be getting back to his best under Erik ten Hag.
His former teammate Herrera, who left United for PSG in 2019, has told ESPN how highly he rates Rashford – and how Cristiano Ronaldo can aid his development.
"He makes a difference when he is fit and in a good moment and now he has the best teacher [Ronaldo] — We are not fair with Rashford. You cannot compare him with Messi and Cristiano."
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