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Ole Solskjaer has revealed for the first time that he told Manchester United to buy Erling Haaland for just £4million. Solskjaer was manager of 51-goal Manchester City scorer Haaland during his time in charge of Molde, before he went on to sign for RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund. But he could have been at United if they had listened to their former striker Solskjaer just before he became manager at Old Trafford himself in 2018. Solskjaer said: “I called United about six months before I took over and told them that I’d got this striker that we had but they didn’t listen. “I asked for £4million for Haaland…

Man Utd and England hero David Beckham has reacted to his 20-year-old son Romeo joining Premier League side Brentford’s B team on loan from Inter Miami until the end of the season David Beckham is “proud” of his son Romeo after he earned a move to Premier League side Brentford. Romeo, 20, has joined Brentford B on loan from MLS club Inter Miami for the remainder of the season. The right-midfielder has trained with the Bees since the end of the 2022 MLS Next Pro season, where Inter Miami’s reserve side plays. But he impressed enough to earn a short-term move to the English…

Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez seems to have a love affair with news headlines with the Uruguayan striker hogging the headlines ever since he joined the Reds from Benfica. The 23-year-old is gearing up for his first season with the Anfield outfit and has already opened his goalscoring account in sensational fashion, banging an eyewatering four goals in 45 minutes. Prior to his four-goal haul in Liverpool’s penultimate pre-season game against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, the former Benfica hitman struggled to find his goalscoring boots in his previous games. Darwin Nunez’s love for tattoos has seen him ink the entirety of his right leg and some parts of…

The Man Utd legend has an amazing £5.5million yacht he’s currently lounging on in Madeira after a star-turn at the Euros. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are currently in Madeira aboard their yacht Juventus legend Ronaldo is the proud owner of the Azimut Grande. The super-yacht cost around £5.5million The Portuguese football superstar still leads the way in the race for the Golden Boot, despite his country’s exit in the last-16 at the hands of Belgium. Last year, he splashed the cash on the lavish 88-feet long Azimut Grande. Built in the Versilia shipyards of Azimut-Benett, it boasts five luxury cabins and…

ERLING HAALAND marked his record Premier League goal tally by wearing customised boots – but was forced to change them after scoring AGAIN. The 22-year-old donned boots displaying the number 35 in the 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday to mark his 35 Prem goals this season. Haaland broke the all-time Premier League scoring record in the 3-0 win over West Ham at the start of the month. And, unsurprisingly, Haaland netted yet again in Sunday’s win at Goodison Park. The Norwegian striker headed past a diving Jordan Pickford for his 52nd strike in all competitions this campaign. So that meant his boots needed an update. After…

REBORN Romelu Lukaku has finally made the move back to Chelsea from Inter Milan. The Belgium star, 28, was desperate for a move to Stamford Bridge this summer and made the switch on Thursday for a club record fee of £97.5m on a reported contract of £325,000-per-week. Lukaku believes he has unfinished business in the Premier League, after failing to establish himself in West London first time round. The powerful centre forward has rejuvenated his career in Serie A – scoring 64 goals in two seasons to become one of the world’s most feared strikers. He’s come a long way since his tough childhood growing…

Jakub Kiwior has insisted he was fouled in the build up to Brighton’s first goal despite being criticised by Gary Neville and Roy Keane after Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League were all but extinguished on Sunday. After a goalless first-half, Roberto De Zerbi’s side swept the Gunners away in the second period of the match, to defeat the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium with Julio Enciso opening the scoring, capitalising on an Arsenal defence in disarray. Breaking down the left wing, Pervis Estupinan played a bouncing cross into a melee of players in the box. One of which was Kiwior, who while marking Enciso,…

Sergio Busquets is interested in joining David Beckham’s Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami when his Barcelona contract expires in June. Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi played together at Barcelona (Image: AFP/Getty Images) Busquets, 34, has spent his entire professional career at Camp Nou but is intrigued by a new challenge. He’s admitted joining Inter Miami and working under Phil Neville is his preference if he leaves Barcelona, and he wants to make a decision on his future by February. The Spain international could reunite with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi in Florida, as Beckham is working on a deal to sign the Argentine from Paris Saint-Germain. Like Busquets, the 35-year-old forward is out…

HE’S the unstoppable goal machine who’s often compared to The Terminator. But in real life, Erling Haaland is far from a robot, with a quirky, larger-than-life personality that has frequently left fans in stitches. Erling Haaland is easily one of football’s wackiest stars Credit: INSTAGRAM/ERLING HAALAND Not only does the Manchester City striker, 22, have 35 goals to his name this season, but he also has a bizarre ‘cannibal’ diet and an astonishing wardrobe of luxury pyjamas. Mix that in with hilarious interviews, questionable ‘dark art’ tactics during matches and some very awkward run-ins with influencer supermodels and you have the makings of a truly once-in-a-generation striker.…

When Sterling isn’t earning PFA Young Player of the Year nominations, he’s mixing up designer threads with high street choices that fill his Instagram page. And the flying winger is so interested in fashion he even dresses his one-year-old son Thiago in tiny outfits by designer labels like Moschino or jewellery inspired by his favourite rappers. If you want to match up with Sterling’s style, we’ve picked out some high street alternatives you can buy for less. Iconic Raheem Sterling makes a statement with his Dsquared2 cap On the days where Raheem Sterling pulls out his designer gear, he does…

IT was a performance where Bukayo Saka came of age on the biggest stage. Arsenal fans will tell you how impressed they’ve been with the 19-year-old since he’s broke into the Gunners team in 2018, not just with his all-action displays but also his maturity. Bukayo Saka delivered a coming-of-age performance at the Euros against Czech RepublicCredit: Reuters After the game Saka clutches his man-of-the-match trophy for his performance against Czech Republic Credit: Getty Arsenal star Saka was born in West London and rose through the ranks with the Gunners from the age of seven Against Czech Republic in the Euros, the…

IT DIDN’T take Mo Salah long to set the Premier League on fire when he signed for Liverpool last summer. The former Roma player shook off the struggles he had at Chelsea when he tried to crack their first team three seasons ago, and has emerged as arguably the best attacker in the whole division. Salah’s fellow players evidently thought he was No.1 when they voted him the PFA Player of the Year for 2017/18. He looked dapper as ever in a classic tuxedo and bow tie when he picked up the award this weekend at Grosvenor House in Mayfair,…

Manchester United starlet Alejandro Garnacho received plaudits from Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen after scoring a sharp goal in stoppage time against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Red Devils defeated Wolves 2-0 at Old Trafford to get on the cusp of a UEFA Champions League return. The midfield duo were full of praise for Garnacho, who made his return from an ankle ligament injury today. Fernandes said in the post-match (via Shamoon Hafez):  To play for Manchester United you have to be special. “This club is massive and we know the past. He is another one coming through. We are really happy for…

David Beckham has shared a cute series of snaps showing his family’s new puppy settling into their home. The former footballer, 47, showed the adorable pooch, named Simba Beckham, cuddling son Romeo, 19, and daughter Harper, 10. In one picture, the golden pup can be seen embracing Harper on the sofa, as David coined her a “cuddle bug”. Another shot captured Simba’s best ‘puppy dog eyes’ at the camera, and a third showed the cute dog playing with a cuddly toy. David posted a picture of Romeo gazing at the fur ball in his arms and labelled it the “look of love”. Romeo coined Simba…

FASHIONABLE Riyad Mahrez is a cut above the rest on the pitch, which is why Man City splashed £60m in preseason. And off it, the Algerian winger is somewhat of a style icon, regularly dining out with missus Rita wearing designers such as Dsquared2, Balenciaga and Balmain. Patent high top trainers, £129 from Kurt Geiger Velvet baseball cap, £7.77, eBay Skinny joggers, £8.40 from Boohoo But the normal man on the street can’t spend thousands on those high-end brands, so you’ll need something more suitable. We’ve found cheaper alternatives that won’t leave you sweating till payday. On one recent night out…

French midfielder recently revealed he is a fully-qualified accountant as he was unsure if he would make it as a footballer Back-to-back Premier League titles, making the Ballon d’Or shortlist… and even being a fully-qualified accountant. 8French star N’Golo Kante was recently named on the Ballon d’Or shortlist Credit: AFP As well as being a sensationally-gifted footballer, the French midfielder recently revealed his other potential career path. Kante claimed: “I got my qualification in accountancy, but now I prefer to concentrate on football.” With that in mind, we take a look at seven completely true facts about Kante… 1. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY…

MIKEL ARTETA is the Arsenal manager, but he has been through an incredible journey to get to this stage. But before the former Everton captain became a Premier League star as a player and assistant manager, he battled for his life as a baby and required an emergency heart operation. Mikel Arteta is the hot favourite to take the vacant Arsenal job Credit: Rex Features Before becoming assistant coach at Man City, Arteta played for the Gunners Credit: AP:Associated Press The 37-year-old, who was once a youth player with Barcelona and played 149 for the Gunners, also has a glamorous wife. In…

YOU’VE heard of the Aaron Ramsey and Drake curse, but we bet you’ve never knew there was a Divock Origi one going around too! The Liverpool striker hasn’t always been the most lethal in front of goal. But some teams on the receiving end of an Origi strike have been jinxed by the Belgium international AFTER he’s scored against them. The curse of Divock Origi is real Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd European giants Barcelona and Spurs are both suffering a downturn in fortunes since he downed them in the Champions League. Rivals Everton are under the spotlight about the future of their manager…

MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Mason Greenwood was born to play football. The forward’s epic rise continued last weekend, as the 18-year-old from Wibsey, Bradford rescued the Red Devils with an equaliser against a resurgent Everton side. Mason Greenwood was born a naturally gifted footballer Credit: Instagram @masongreenwood Greenwood has exploded onto the scene at Old Trafford this season with seven goals in all competitions Credit: PA:Press Association Incredibly, it was his seventh goal of the season in just 19 games as the wonderkid continues to frighten experienced defenders with his pace and nous in front of goal. But Greenwood has always known…

N the weekend he was appointed Manchester United’s permanent manager, SunSport travelled to Kristiansund – a Norwegian city with a population a third of the size of Old Trafford – to learn how a small boy from this corner of the world won the biggest job in English football. Over three days we learnt how Solskjaer and his family are still a massive part of the community and how nobody here will stand to hear a bad word said against the local lad done good. SunSport visited Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s hometown of Kristiansund in NorwayCredit: Ian Whittaker – The Sun NOBODY in…

David Beckham stars in a new UNICEF campaign that uses his love of tattoos to deliver a stark message about violence towards children. The former footballer, 41, appears in short clip for the charity – and it’s not an easy watch. David Beckham broods in new Unicef campaign about violence towards children Credit: UNICEF Becks’ back comes alive during the minute-long clip The tattoos depict children at risk at home, school and in the community Credit: UNICEF At the start of the minute-long film, the dad-of-four’s skin magically comes alive as tattoos depicting children in a variety of upsetting scenes come to life.…

The Premier League giants will pay around £20million for the talented forward, 21, beating a host of Europe’s top clubs for his signature. River Plate sensation Julian Alvarez is set to sign for Man City, according to reports Credit: Getty Rated as the best player to come out of South America since Neymar, Alvarez could have already been plying his trade in LaLiga. As a youngster Alvarez trialled with Real Madrid aged 11. However, rules permitted Los Blancos from adding him to their academy. Instead, he rose through the ranks in his homeland at River, won the Copa Libertadores, and was…

The 23-year-old, who spent the last two seasons at RB Leipzig, was given a whopping new £130,000-a-week contract when he moved to Merseyside. And he looks like he’s been spending some of that cash on his wardrobe. Keita certainly loves his high end brands – but we’ve scoured the market to help you match his look for a fraction of the price. Smart Casual Naby Keita carries a luxury luggage set while decked out in a £2,500 casual outfit Keita arrived in Liverpool in style. In June he was pictured arriving in the city to finalise his move to the…

JOHN TERRY has fulfilled his childhood dream by owning a garage full of Ferraris worth around £4million. The Chelsea legend loves the Italian brand so much he has several of the classy motors sitting in the garage of his Surrey home. John Terry boasts a stellar Ferrari car collection From the incredibly rare Ferrari Enzo (only 400 were ever produced) that’s worth a stonking £2m to the sleek, sophisticated 275 GTB that dates back to the 1960s that can be worth as much as £1,5m, Terry, 38, is a Ferrari aficionado. And if that’s not enough, his everyday runner is a…