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Klopp made late play to nab Sof from Erik's Reds

SOFYAN Amrabat could have made the move to rivals Liverpool over United in 2023 after his agent arranged a covert meeting with then-boss Jurgen Klopp.

Rash reality bites as wage and dip in form make striker difficult to move on

IF United thought that it would be easy to get Marcus Rashford off the books in January - or indeed in the summer - then they may well view things differently now.

How a chat with Pep defined City kid's career

IT'S an open conversation in the City academy that the end goal is almost impossible.

DUO SING PRAISES OF MANAGER'S 'INTENSITY'

LISANDRO Martinez has complimented Ruben Amorim for his 'intensity' and Rasmus Hojlund agrees that you can see the 'passion and fight' inside United's head coach.

AMAD'S NEW DEAL 'ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK'

UNITED could announce Amad's new contract by the end of this week. United head coach Ruben Amorim said on Friday the club is 'close' to finalising a renewal for Amad. Sources say there are no complications with the 22-year-old's new terms and that the club is preparing for the announcement.

Chef cooks his way on to award shortlist

A GREATER Manchester restaurant has been shortlisted for a prestigious food award.

'PUNK IS ABOUT MIXING THINGS UP'

ADAM MAIDMENT TALKS TO ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF A FESTIVAL THAT'S EARNING RAVE REVIEWS

Women set to kick off cup campaigns

UNITED Women and City Women will be eyeing winning starts to their respective FA Cup campaigns when they enter the competition at the fourth round stage this weekend.

BLUES MUST TRUST THEIR FEELINGS ON OMAR DEAL

IT'S little wonder that Frankfurt are prepared to sell Omar Marmoush when you look at their recent sales.

GIGGS EXPECTS HOSTILE RECEPTION FOR AMMIES

SALFORD City director of football Ryan Giggs expects the club to get a hostile reception at the Etihad this weekend given the owner's links to United.

JUST THE BOBB! Oscar returns to training after five months on sidelines

ATTACKING MIDFIELDER BACK IN FOLD AFTER BREAKING LEG

SALFORD STAR WITH PLENTY TO PROVE IN CUP

WHEN Salford City line up against City tomorrow evening, one player will be keen to make an impression more than most.

City to make the case for defence

CITY are looking to the future with another teenage centre-back targeted in January.

Fearnley sets up Kyrgios clash

TENNIS Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley was handed a blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios.

Lewis: England ready for Australia

Head coach Jon Lewis insisted England would be ready for the start of the Women's Ashes this weekend, despite their only warm-up game being abandoned.

Plymouth boss slams Roo over 'stunt' claim

PLYMOUTH'S chief, Simon Hallett, has dismissed claims that Wayne Rooney was hired as a publicity stunt, confirming that a planned documentary will no longer go ahead.

Donald: Team Cup's 'massive importance'

LUKE Donald gave his potential Ryder Cup players a taste of what to expect at Bethpage as he hailed the \"massive importance\" of this week's Team Cup.

Fire sale seems inevitable as Red Devils now have to cut costs

A FIRE sale of Salford Red Devils' players appears imminent after clubs were told to declare their interest in the players they would like to sign.

Toffees axe Dyche with Jose in frame

SEAN Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager, the club have announced.

£1M COCAINE RACKET BOSS TELLS JUDGE: 'I DIDN'T MAKE ANY MONEY'

PAL OF COP KILLER ALSO CLAIMS HE OWES RIVAL £220K

WELCOME TO THE ALL NEW JAECOO...

The Chinese firm, Jaecoo, has announced prices and specifications for the 7 - its first model in the UK. The SUV is set to rival cars such as the Ford Kuga and Kia Sportage.

Murder most medieval

EVERYTHING goes a bit medieval as this new series starts, with Father Brown fatally stabbed with a sword.

You've got the Looks

LARA OWEN EXPLORES THE BIGGEST BEAUTY TRENDS FOR 2025

HAPPY NEW WEAR

AS we head into the new year, the pressure to make resolutions is on, but where's best to start than with your wardrobe?

Brits in running for SAG Awards

BRITISH stars Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey have landed nominations in major acting categories for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

New show for Laverne

LAUREN Laverne is stepping down from the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years of presenting the programme, after having a \"tricky time\" last year due to her cancer diagnosis.

Reeves challenged over 'flatlining' UK economy

RACHEL Reeves was accused of having \"fled to China\" rather than explain how she will help the UK's \"flatlining\" economy after borrowing costs hit a 27-year high.

Truss threat to PM over 'crash' claims

LIZ Truss's lawyers have sent a cease and desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer asking him to stop saying she crashed the economy.

Peat of the action

LOOKING out over the boggy peat- lands of Greater Manchester, you are likely to spot some incredible wildlife - some common, some rare, but all of them are certainly spectacular.

IS bride Begum 'not coming back to UK'

FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy has insisted Shamima Begum will not be returning to the UK.