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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Marcus Rashford endures journey from hell as Man Utd star's transfer to Barcelona is almost scuppered by OASIS
United have also missed out on crucial clause in loan contract ROLL WITH IT Marcus Rashford endures journey from hell as Man Utd star's transfer to Barcelona is almost scuppered by OASIS Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARCUS RASHFORD endured a journey from hell today - after his trip to Barcelona was almost scuppered by Oasis. The Manchester United striker had hoped to travel by private jet from Manchester airport on Sunday to Spain ahead of a medical today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Marcus Rashford was given a journey from hell to Barcelona thanks to Oasis Credit: Getty 5 The Gallagher brothers booked all private jet space at Manchester airport Credit: instagram/oasis 5 Oasis played their gig at Manchester's Heaton Park as Rashford looked to seal his Barca switch But officials were unable to give him a slot as the Manchester City-loving brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher had taken up all the space. Liam is believed to have had a private jet on standby at the airport to take him to his home in the south of France after the band's final gig at Manchester's Heaton Park. Rashford, 27, and his team of advisors were instead forced to drive 80 miles to East Midlands airport instead. The player was then delayed an hour before boarding a private jet which was due to land shortly after 8pm on Sunday. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL RASH HOUR Man Utd agree to sell Rashford to Barcelona as he closes in on huge transfer He is due to undergo a medical on Monday and all being well, seal a season-long loan deal. A source said: 'Marcus' travel plans were disrupted so it was all a bit stressful but he would have walked to Barcelona to sign for them. 'Noel and Liam can have a laugh that they accidentally put a spanner in the works.' The private terminal at Manchester airport is also understood to be busy with Oasis fans from around the world jetting in to enjoy the gigs. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The Sun told in February while Rashford was on loan at Aston Villa how his No 1 target if he was to leave Old Trafford was the Catalan giants. His team agreed a deal on Thursday that suited both United and Barcelona given the forward would not feature again for United under manager Ruben Amorin. Marcus Rashford says he wants to play with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona in transfer plea Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford 5 Barca will cover 100 per cent of Rashford's £325,000-a-week wages to bring the forward to LaLiga and also have an option to buy. The deal does not allow United to recall the striker. United will save £15million in wages, which would be vital funds for Amorim to overhaul his squad. Rashford hopes to travel with Barcelona when the Spanish club departs this week for its pre-season tour of Asia, which begins next Sunday. The England international spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after a move to Spain became too complicated in the January window. He has remained steadfast that he wanted to move to a club playing Champions League football. Should the move go to plan and Rashford seal a permanent move next summer, it would end his 20-year association with United. The United academy product scored 138 goals since his debut in 2015 and has made 426 appearances for the club, the last of which came against Viktoria Plzen in December.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd ‘enter shock talks to sign £100m-rated Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson… but must sell host of flops first'
MANCHESTER UNITED have entered talks with Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson's agent over a potential move, reports claim. But Stamford Bridge chiefs have allegedly slapped a whopping £100MILLION price tag on the 24-year-old 2 Manchester United have entered talks with Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson's reps Credit: Getty According to United have approached Jackson's representative Ali Barat. But for United to fund such an eye-watering move, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. need to flog some deadweight first. United's stormy finances are well-documented - as is Chelsea 's long standing interest in Old Trafford outcast Alejandro Garnacho, who is valued at £70million. But manager READ MORE ON MAN UTD United are currently focused on off-loading their five-player 'Bomb Squad', who have been forced to train alone after 5pm when the rest of the squad have left Carrington. But Amorim will be boosted by the news that Marcus Rashford is closing in on a dream move to Although United prefer permanent move, Barca have allegedly agreed to cover Rashford's staggering £300,000-per-week wages. Meanwhile, Most read in Football 2 Jackson's Premier League stats last season Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Meanwhile, Antony and Real Betis and PSV respectively, are up for sale. Amorim have already signed Why Man Utd could finally shift Jadon Sancho | Transfers Exposed But the hunt for a new No.9 is ongoing, with Hojlund missed several clear cut chances during Meanwhile, Jackson is up against some stiff competition at Stamford Bridge next season. striker Liam Delap's signature, with the Blues adding proven Prem goalscorer Joao Pedro for £60million shortly after. Following Chelsea 's Club World Cup glory in the USA , Jackson ended the season with 13 goals and six assists from 37 games. But 15 of those contributions came in just 30 Premier League appearances. If United were to ramp up their interest in Jackson, they would likely MAN UTD PLAYER RATINGS: Hojlund completely anonymous and Heaton worryingly man of the match MANCHESTER UNITED kicked off their pre-season adventure with a 0-0 draw against rivals Leeds. Ruben Amorim handed a start to new signing Matheus Cunha as the Red Devils put out a strong starting XI. They ended up changing the entire side for the second half. And more subs followed for United later on in the game. But who had a match to remember? And did anyone have a performance to forget?
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd ‘enter shock talks to sign £100m-rated Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson… but must sell host of flops first'
JACK UP INTEREST Man Utd 'enter shock talks to sign £100m-rated Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson… but must sell host of flops first' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED have entered talks with Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson's agent over a potential move, reports claim. But Stamford Bridge chiefs have allegedly slapped a whopping £100MILLION price tag on the 24-year-old Senegal international. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Manchester United have entered talks with Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson's reps Credit: Getty According to BBC journalist Nizaar Kinsella, United have approached Jackson's representative Ali Barat. But for United to fund such an eye-watering move, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. need to flog some deadweight first. United's stormy finances are well-documented - as is Chelsea's long standing interest in Old Trafford outcast Alejandro Garnacho, who is valued at £70million. But manager Ruben Amorim knows just the men he wants to sell - the problem is hardly any clubs are jumping for them. READ MORE ON MAN UTD END OF THE WORLD Man Utd, Man City and Liverpool STRIPPED of status as world champions United are currently focused on off-loading their five-player 'Bomb Squad', who have been forced to train alone after 5pm when the rest of the squad have left Carrington. But Amorim will be boosted by the news that Marcus Rashford is closing in on a dream move to Barcelona, after the clubs reportedly agreed a loan deal, with an option to buy. Although United prefer permanent move, Barca have allegedly agreed to cover Rashford's staggering £300,000-per-week wages. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have expressed an interest in taking Jadon Sancho off United's hands, after Chelsea paid a £5million forfeit for U-turning on their obligation to buy the winger. 2 Jackson's Premier League stats last season Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Meanwhile, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, who both went out on six month loans to Real Betis and PSV respectively, are up for sale. Amorim have already signed Matheus Cunha in a £62.5million move from Wolves and are all set to bring Bryan Mbeumo in for £71million next week. Why Man Utd could finally shift Jadon Sancho | Transfers Exposed But the hunt for a new No.9 is ongoing, with Rasmus Hojlund clearly not the answer to United's goalscoring woes. Hojlund missed several clear cut chances during United's goalless pre-season draw with newly promoted Prem side Leeds in Stockholm on Saturday. Meanwhile, Jackson is up against some stiff competition at Stamford Bridge next season. Chelsea beat United to Ipswich striker Liam Delap's signature, with the Blues adding proven Prem goalscorer Joao Pedro for £60million shortly after. Following Chelsea's Club World Cup glory in the USA, Jackson ended the season with 13 goals and six assists from 37 games. But 15 of those contributions came in just 30 Premier League appearances. If United were to ramp up their interest in Jackson, they would likely face competition from AC Milan, who are confident they can prize him away from the Prem.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Viktor Gyokeres' father ‘reduced to TEARS as Sporting star's Arsenal transfer could collapse… and Man Utd reenter race'
VIKTOR GYOKERES' distraught dad was reportedly 'reduced to tears' after hearing that the striker's move to Arsenal might COLLAPSE at the final hurdle. The ongoing Advertisement 5 Viktor Gyokeres dad was reportedly 'reduced to tears' after hearing that the striker's move to Arsenal might collapse Credit: Getty 5 Mikel Arteta wanted Gyokeres with his squad for their pre-season tour of Asia Credit: Getty It emerged last Sunday that the clubs have verbally agreed a five-year-deal in principle worth an initial £55million plus £8.6m in add-ons and bonuses. But the two sides have hit a deadlock in discussions over the structure of said add-ons. With talks dragging on, pre-season tour of Asia, kicking off on Wednesday against AC Milan. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS And the delay is reportedly effecting the Gyokeres family, who are worried that his dream move might he slipping away. A new report from Portuguese outlet has detailed how the player's dad Stefan burst into tears over Sporting's handling of the situation . Sporting are showing no signs of softening their stance over their demands, with SIX DAYS. Gyokeres is close with his family, with his uncle revealing during Sporting's title celebrations in May, that several people close to the Sweden striker wanted him to stay in Portugal at the time. Advertisement Most read in Football 5 Manchester United, managed by Gyokeres' former boss Ruben Amorim, have reportedly made a last-gasp move to hijack the deal Credit: Getty Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford But that seems miles away from where Gyokeres stands now. The 27-year-old couldn't make it any clearer that he doesn't want to return to Sporting, with new footage of a Advertisement Noni Madueke joins Arsenal in £52million transfer from Chelsea as Arteta's spending spree set to reach almost £200m 5 Sporting president pre-season training and missed out on travelling to the Algarve for their camp. Varandas has been outspoken on negotiations and continues to insist the player will not be allowed to leave unless the club's demands are met. But Arsenal's failure to agree terms for their most desperate position on the pitch could come back to bite them. Advertisement It comes after Manchester United reportedly made a last-gasp move to hijack the deal this weekend. Record report that United are prepared to offer a higher bid than The newspaper notes that Gyokeres - who played under If the club get a deal for Gyokeres over the line, the striker would likely have to wait until August 6 when the Gunners host pre-season game back from Asia. Advertisement After that, Arteta's side conclude their summer preparations against Athletic Club, before ironically kicking off the Premier League season away at Old Trafford. 5
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd vs Leeds kick-off DELAYED as fans forced to wait to see new No10 Matheus Cunha on debut
MANCHESTER UNITED'S warm-up friendly against Leeds has been DELAYED due to heavy traffic around the stadium. The Red Devils kick-off their pre-season campaign in Sweden in what could be a feisty encounter with old foes Leeds. 3 Man Utd's pre-season friendly against Leeds has been delayed due to heavy traffic around the stadium Credit: Getty 3 Ruben Amorim has named two new signings to his starting XI Credit: Getty United confirmed at the last minute that the game would be pushed back by 10 minutes on Saturday afternoon. It will now begin at 14:10 BST, with live coverage on MUTV and SunSport blogging the game. The new Premier League campaign is less than a month away with preparations now fully underway for both sides. It will mark the first time United fans get to see new signing Matheus Cunha in action. READ MORE ON MAN UTD The Brazilian striker, who was awarded Marcus Rashford's esteemed No.10 shirt, has been handed his first start. Cunha starts alongside Bruno Fernandes in the No 10 positions and behind teenager Chido Obi, who leads the line. United's woeful 2024-25 campaign saw them finish 15th in the Prem and without a trophy after Europa League final heartbreak against Tottenham. Amorim has been desperate to lock his squad down on the training pitch and will hope pre-season provides the opportunity to further leave his print on the team. Most read in Sport 3 Matheus Cunha has been handed his first start in a United shirt Credit: Getty Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Fellow new signing Diego Leon, 18, is has also been given his first start from left-back . Latest £71million recruit Forest in Sensational Sancho Swoop Meanwhile, the five-player 'Bomb Squad' of Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia and Antony have not travelled with the squad. Instead, Amorim's castaways are seeking new clubs and training back in the UK. But the infamous five aren't the only ones missing in action. Joshua Zirkzee, recently linked with a move to Atalanta, is out with a minor injury. Andre Onana has been ruled out of all of pre-season thanks to a hamstring tear and could even miss the start of the new Premier League campaign. United are looking at possible replacements, including Emi Martinez from Aston Villa and one of Europe's THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
