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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns Man United duo Edinson Cavani and Fred they will face time on the bench if they go on international duty next week and have to quarantine in a hotel as he urges them to put their club AHEAD of their countries

29/08/21 09:03
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (inset) has warned Edinson Cavani (left) and Fred (right) they may miss more than just a handful of games if they head off to South America for their international break. Last week, the Premier League announced in a statement alongside all 20 Premier League clubs that they would not release players for international duty next month if they are due to play matches in countries on the UK's 'red list'. Players who do head off for September international duty in 'red list' countries will have to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days after their arrival, meaning Fred or Cavani would potentially miss two Premier League games, a Carabao Cup third round and their Champions League opener with Young Boys. ...read

Why Ronaldo's arrival causes a headache for Greenwood: It felt like the right time for Manchester United to make Mason the main man up front, but superstar's signing will now likely see him wasted on the wing again
29/08/21 08:57He may wear the No 11 but undoubtedly Mason Greenwood's future is as a No 9. The only question is should it be right now for Manchester United? The re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo suggests not.
Players turn on the Premier League: Uruguayan Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani posts to Instagram to question their block on 'red list' stars playing for their countries... with as many as SIXTY facing missing out due to hotel quarantine
25/08/21 09:01The 34-year-old appeared to show his disapproval at the Premier League's decision on his Instagram story, captioning a picture of the English top-flight's statement with three question marks.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to play Mason Greenwood out wide in draw against Southampton was BAFFLING, says Rio Ferdinand, with the Man United icon claiming youngster is more effective as a centre forward
23/08/21 18:23Ferdinand lauded Greenwood for his 'joke' performance in the season's opener against Leeds but was left confused as to why the teenager was put out wide against Southampton.
The secrets behind Jamie Vardy's eternal youth! Leicester's evergreen striker understands his body, eats well and uses cryotherapy at home, meaning that even after enjoying beers, he has plenty of playing to do
21/08/21 21:31JAMES SHARPE: Jamie Vardy turns 35 in January. It means the perennial question that follows Leicester City and Vardy every season gets asked again: how long can Vardy keep going?
Kylian Mbappe 'leads a list of Man United targets next summer including Erling Haaland and Harry Kane - if he doesn't join Man City' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plots a move for a 'big-name forward'
20/08/21 09:47Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be eyeing PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland and even a sensational move for Harry Kane.
A capacity crowd, perfect performance and grand unveiling of Raphael Varane... the Frenchman's arrival capped off an opening day with Manchester United feeling reborn
14/08/21 15:34CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Nothing could take away from a picture-book introduction for Manchester United's new £34million signing Raphael Varane; the kind you can't mock up.
Manchester United star Edinson Cavani 'expected to MISS start of Premier League season after being granted extended leave following involvement for Uruguay at the Copa America'
11/08/21 05:49The 34-year-old signed a one-year contract extension at the back end of last season, yet as part of that new deal, an extended break this summer was discussed and has been granted.
Tottenham's front three of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura is BETTER than Manchester United's despite £73m Jadon Sancho signing says Jamie O'Hara - as ex-Spurs man insists Liverpool still have Premier League's most fearsome front-line
25/07/21 12:12United signed Sancho for £73million, but the former Spurs man feels an attacking trident of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura still outguns Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani.
Manchester United are set to have an embarrassment of riches next season in a welcome selection headache for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer... so, with big decisions to be made in goal and for the midfield shake-up, is this how the Red Devils will look?
23/07/21 20:00Dare we say it, but so far this has been a productive summer for Manchester United. Jadon Sancho is through the door, and Raphael Varane looks set to follow him. Here is how they might line up.
Uruguay 0-0 Colombia (2-4 pens): David Ospina's penalty heroics send Luis Suarez and Co crashing OUT of the Copa America... as former Arsenal man stops two spot-kicks in shoot-out
04/07/21 00:16Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina saved spot kicks from Jose Maria Gimenez and Matias Vina while Colombia scored their first four to progress following a nervy encounter in Brasilia.
Willian Jose slams his own club Real Sociedad for 'not treating me well' after claiming LaLiga side blocked a move to Manchester United last season... before he later joined Wolves
30/06/21 07:34The 29-year-old has made the claim that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were keen to take him on a year ago as they looked to address their striker shortage, with Odion Ighalo moving on.
Uruguay 1-0 Paraguay: Luis Suarez and Co secure Copa America quarter-final clash against Colombia after Edinson Cavani nets first-half penalty to down stubborn neighbours
29/06/21 05:42Despite the narrow scoreline it was a dominant performance from Uruguay, who had the vast majority of chances but struggled to break down Paraguay's stubborn defence.
Bolivia 0-2 Uruguay: Edinson Cavani and co book place in Copa America quarter-final as Manchester United striker's late finish seals victory over tournament minnows
24/06/21 22:55Uruguay sealed their place in the Copa America knock-out stages with a game to spare after a 2-0 victory over Bolivia, who were left on the brink of elimination.
Argentina 1-0 Uruguay: Guido Rodriguez heads home the winner in Brasilia as Lionel Scaloni's side extend their 32-year unbeaten Copa America run against Oscar Tabarez's men to move joint top of Group A
19/06/21 05:27The Real Betis midfielder started for his country for the first time since June 2019 and he justified that decision when he converted a cross from Lionel Messi after 10 minutes.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Manchester United ARE in the market for a striker this summer despite Edinson Cavani's new deal and claiming the Uruguayan will be even BETTER next season
05/06/21 16:24Cavani finished the season strongly with ten goals in his last eleven games, with the Uruguayan set to remain at United for another year.
Donny van de Beek was stuck on the bench, Willian lost his spark after leaving Chelsea and it was a NIGHTMARE campaign for Rhian Brewster... the 10 worst Premier League signings of the season
30/05/21 17:21With the Premier League season having concluded, it's now time for reflection. Some of the signings were hits, some were misses. Sportsmail takes a look at 10 of the worst in the top-flight this campaign.
Manchester United prefer to sign Jadon Sancho over Tottenham striker Harry Kane and will allow Edinson Cavani to hold the fort until Erling Haaland leaves Borussia Dortmund
29/05/21 21:31Manchester United aren't anticipating making a £120m move for Harry Kane as they set their sights on landing Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.
Edinson Cavani's stunning chipped strike from 40-yards for Manchester United in 1-1 draw with Fulham voted as Premier League Goal of the Month
29/05/21 14:45Cavani majestically chipped the Fulham goalkeeper when he spotted him off his line, with a first-time effort from 40 yards to give Manchester United the lead.
Emotional Bruno Fernandes seen venting his frustration at referees for VAR delay at half-time in new Europa League final tunnel cam footage... with Manchester United star also furiously claiming Villarreal defender Juan Foyth was time-wasting
29/05/21 12:31Portugal international Fernandes was visibly angrier than most having emerged from the dressing room following Norwegian boss' team talk and showed his frustration at the referees.
PICTURED: The penalty 'cheat sheet' David de Gea hid inside his towel for Villarreal's shoot-out spot-kicks... but the Manchester United goalkeeper abandoned his plans at sudden death - and it soon proved costly
27/05/21 13:45There was heartbreak for United and De Gea after their Europa League final loss to Villarreal but had he followed instructions during the shoot-out, perhaps his side would have reigned supreme.
Gary Neville SLAMS Man United for 'switching performances on and off like a tap' after Europa League final loss to Villarreal... as Jamie Carragher mercilessly trolls his fellow Sky Sports pundit on Twitter
27/05/21 11:15The Sky Sports pundit claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now under pressure at Man United after losing the Europa League final as the club 'can't switch performances on and off like a tap'.
Bruno Fernandes breaks down in tears, Paul Pogba rips off his medal and Manchester United stars are distraught after defeat to Villarreal... just as Paul Scholes was questioning if their players ARE hurt by losing
27/05/21 05:49Fernandes, who has been United's standout player this term but struggled to make an impact against Villarreal, was visibly distraught after the match and broke down in tears.
Marcus Rashford reveals he's had 'at least 70 racial slurs' on his social media accounts - including from a SCHOOL TEACHER - after his emotional 'close doesn't mean anything' interview following Europa League final loss
26/05/21 23:47United delivered a flat display in Gdansk and could only draw 1-1 - with Edinson Cavani cancelling out Gerard Moreno's opener - as the LaLiga side came out on top in a penalty shooutout.
'Does losing hurt them enough? It's almost become accepted': Paul Scholes slams Man United's mentality after chastening Europa League final defeat by Villarreal... before claiming Red Devils have become a 'NICE club' under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
26/05/21 23:23Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side headed into the final as big favourites coming up against a Villarreal team who finished seventh in LaLiga, but Unai Emery's men stunned their opponents.
'Toothless' Manchester United lacked the 'imagination and creativity' to beat Villarreal in the Europa League final, says Rio Ferdinand.... who insists they just 'weren't good enough'
26/05/21 22:38Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United were lacking 'imagination and creativity' against Villarreal on Wednesday night. He believe they relied too much on individuals during the game.
IAN LADYMAN: Mason Greenwood is a No 9 in waiting and must move to centre stage at Manchester United... Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not get the best from him against Villarreal and paid the price
26/05/21 22:16IAN LADYMAN: If the most natural scorer of goals at Manchester United is the magnificent Edinson Cavani then his most natural successor is probably the kid fifteen years his junior.
Fergie's final pep talk: Sir Alex Ferguson sits down to give 'advice and support' to Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic hours before Man United's Europa League clash
26/05/21 15:04Nemanja Matic, Bruno Fernandes, Juan Mata and Edinson Cavani all smiled as they had their picture taken with the club's legendary boss as they enjoyed some downtime in Gdansk before the game.
The Villarreal striker in hotter form than Edinson Cavani, the £55m defender on Man United's radar and Solskjaer's game changers Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba... The key men who could decide tonight's Europa League final in Gdansk
26/05/21 13:42Manchester United and Villarreal meet in the UEFA Europa League final in Gdansk on Wednesday night desperate to conclude an extraordinary season with a trophy.
Edinson Cavani has been full of praise for his old manager Unai Emery but DON'T be fooled... there are still scars from their PSG rift and the Europa League final gives the United star a chance to prove that the Villarreal boss was wrong to shun him
26/05/21 11:23JOE BERNSTEIN: Manchester United's Edinson Cavani went on the charm offensive when asked this week about his former manager Unai Emery, but followers of PSG won't be fooled.
CHRIS SUTTON: From Bruno Fernandes vs Etienne Capoue to Edinson Cavani vs Pau Torres... Three key battles to watch out for in Manchester United's Europa League final with Villarreal
25/05/21 21:45United and Villarreal are set to go head-to-head in the Europa League final. With both teams eager to get their hands on the silverware, there are several battles on the pitch to watch out for.
Model pro Edinson Cavani is Man United's gladiator with film-star looks... He likes the quiet life - hiking in the hills or fishing with his daughter - and seems set for a key role in the Europa League final
25/05/21 21:30Edinson Cavani is a quiet man, who likes a simple life, but the switch flicks when he goes to work. Straight away, when Cavani took to the pitches at Carrington, they could see his class.
Ruben Dias transformed Manchester City, free transfer Edinson Cavani proved he can still cut it at the top while David Moyes got his recruitment spot on... the 10 best Premier League signings of the 2020-2021 season
24/05/21 21:00Pep Guardiola brought in Ruben Dias, who transformed Manchester City's defence, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to sign Edinson Cavani on a free transfer proved to be a success.
Sadio Mane makes his way in after sealing a top four spot for Liverpool and Nicolas Pepe is rewarded for his purple patch in front of goal for Arsenal... but who finishes first in our final POWER RANKINGS of the Premier League season?
24/05/21 17:00For the final time in the 2020-21 season, Sportsmail brings you a Power Rankings table, listing the top 10 hottest players in the Premier League following a dramatic final day.
Edinson Cavani knocks Man United team-mate Bruno Fernandes off top spot while Joe Willock's form for Newcastle earns him a place in our top 10... but which Liverpool star has forced their way into this week's Premier League POWER RANKINGS?
20/05/21 17:50Each week throughout the 2020-21 season, Sportsmail brings you a Power Rankings table, listing the top 10 hottest players in the Premier League.
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will NOT rule out signing a new striker despite Edinson Cavani's new deal... but refuses to answer questions about Harry Kane as he wants to 'show the respect Tottenham deserve'
18/05/21 23:07Cavani had signed a one-year contract extension earlier this month, keeping him at the club until June 2022, and it appeared as if a striker had been pushed down the list of transfer targets this summer.
Scott Parker left fuming that Edinson Cavani's stunning goal for Manchester United was not ruled out for offside... as Bruno Fernandes admits he did NOT get a touch on the ball to set up controversial opener against Fulham
18/05/21 20:14The Uruguayan put Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men ahead in the first half with a delightful lob over Alphonse Areola from 40 yards out in front of fans at Old Trafford for the first time in 14 months.
Edinson Cavani's new contract and Mason Greenwood's hot streak could be bad news for Anthony Martial... the Frenchman is entering his peak years but he may need a fresh start away from Man United
16/05/21 09:18JOE BERNSTEIN: One Manchester United player unable to celebrate their excellent form is Anthony Martial - the one-time teen prodigy who never quite fulfilled his outstanding potential.
Edinson Cavani blasts his own Manchester United bosses by taking a swipe at doomed European Super League project - which was led by the Glazers - for depriving 'more modest teams' a shot at Champions League football... and also vents anger at VAR
15/05/21 07:05The club's Glazer owners were at the forefront of plans to create a breakaway Super League along with fellow Premier League sides Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Roy Keane says Manchester United's squad is 'NOT good enough' to topple Manchester City as Red Devils legend insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs 'four or five' signings to topple Pep Guardiola's side after Edinson Cavani's contract renewal
13/05/21 19:39Keane says that United need more additions in attacking positions and remain some way off their local rivals if they are to win their first league title since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
Dwight Yorke claims Edinson Cavani's new deal will STOP Manchester United winning the Premier League title next season with ex-Red Devils striker fearing that veteran marksman's renewal will prevent club from signing Harry Kane or Erling Haaland
13/05/21 16:49The former PSG marksman's impact has been hailed by the likes of Gary Neville, who believes that United will not enter the race for Erling Haaland or Harry Kane as a result of Cavani's performances.
Gary Neville picks NINE players from Manchester clubs in his MNF Premier League team of the season, while Jamie Carragher finds room for a couple of wildcards... and both agree on Ruben Dias and Phil Foden for best player and top youngster
10/05/21 22:41Speaking on Monday Night Football after Fulham's defeat to Burnley, relegating them from their Premier League, Carragher and Neville put forward their best XI of the season.
Edinson Cavani's new contract means Manchester United will NOT be signing Harry Kane or Erling Haaland, insists Gary Neville, as former Red Devils captain suggests they will move for Jadon Sancho instead and leave Mason Greenwood as back-up striker
10/05/21 19:08United have been linked with a move for Tottenham's talisman in the upcoming window, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly looking to bolster his attack for the 2021-22 campaign.
The breathtaking stats behind Edinson Cavani's incredible debut season at Manchester United... as the veteran Uruguayan puts pen to paper and signs a one-year contract extension
10/05/21 15:30Edinson Cavani has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, and his breathtaking stats this season show why fans should be delighted.
Edinson Cavani signs one-year contract extension with Manchester United, making a U-turn on his plans to move to Boca Juniors after plea from Solskjaer - as veteran striker insists he 'cannot wait to play in front of the Old Trafford crowd'
10/05/21 13:19Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been forthcoming in recent weeks regarding his desire to see the in-form veteran continue at Old Trafford, and now an agreement has been reached.
Ask Crouchie! Sportsmail's Peter Crouch is back to answer YOUR questions... on the one player Chelsea need to sign to close the gap on Man City, the sorry state of Arsenal, and Edinson Cavani proving Old Trafford is not a retirement home!
10/05/21 07:31A mixed bag this week sees Sportsmail's resident columnist tackling Wayne Rooney's managerial career and Edinson Cavani's future - but he starts with praise for Thomas Tuchel.
Lionel Messi could be the greatest free transfer EVER this summer, but Sergio Aguero, Sergio Ramos and even more superstars are also up for grabs... so, who are the top 10 players YOUR club could nab on a famous freebie?
09/05/21 21:24Plenty of players are about to end their deals. Here, Sportsmail ranks the top ten high-profile stars who are set for free agency this summer and takes a look at where they could end up.
Manchester United 'primed to offer Edinson Cavani £250,000-a-week wage' in a bid to tempt the Uruguayan striker to stay at Old Trafford for another season
08/05/21 23:57The Uruguayan striker currently earns £200,000-a-week and with his contract expiring this summer and his future currently uncertain, the club are seemingly set to offer him a £2.5million rise.
The Kane and Cavani conundrum: Do Man United need to break the bank and spend over £100m on England's captain to become a great force again, or does their veteran striker's stunning form allow Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to focus on other areas of weakness?
08/05/21 07:32Edinson Cavani powered Manchester United into the Europa League final. But should the Uruguayan striker lead the line next season or should United splash out on a new centre forward?
Edinson Cavani is edging closer to staying at Manchester United for another season after his Europa League heroics, hints Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - with veteran having considered quitting Old Trafford after less than a year for Boca Juniors move
07/05/21 12:30United have been working hard to persuade Cavani not to leave just eight months after arriving as a free agent, and are increasingly hopeful the 34-year-old striker will have a change of heart.
'Class act today protecting him from that bully!': Fans laud snarling Edinson Cavani after Manchester United veteran turns bodyguard to protect young Mason Greenwood from angry Roma players
07/05/21 09:19The former PSG marksman demonstrated his commitment to the cause after stepping in to protect 19-year-old Greenwood after the youngster was confronted by two of Roma's players.
Pick on someone your own size! Edinson Cavani storms in to protect Mason Greenwood as his young Man United team-mate is confronted by Roma defenders
07/05/21 00:12Edinson Cavani was goalscorer turned bodyguard on Thursday, after storming in to defend young team-mate Mason Greenwood from a bust-up with Roma defenders.
Edinson Cavani deserves a new Man United deal and can become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's main striker, says Owen Hargreaves... but Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand insist Harry Kane or Erling Haaland MUST arrive this summer
06/05/21 22:46Edinson Cavani's sizzling performance against Roma in the Europa League has left Manchester United legends divided as to whether the club should buy a striker this summer.
Bruno Fernandes hails Edinson Cavani's impact at Manchester United and says his team-mates are learning from his 'champion mentality'... as the striker weighs up extending his Old Trafford contract
06/05/21 13:00Cavani has scored 12 goals in 33 appearances since joining the Red Devils in October, despite spending time on the sidelines because of injuries.
Edinson Cavani stresses that he is eager to 'leave something behind' at Manchester United with experienced striker stating that the club's youngsters can learn from him
03/05/21 23:27The experienced striker has spent the season at United after joining on a free transfer and explained that he is eager to help the club's young players. Cavani has scored 12 in 33 appearances this season.
Manchester United can 'FORGET' about a Premier League title challenge next season if they KEEP 34-year-old Edinson Cavani, claims Roy Keane... as former captain urges Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to 'put a marker down' and sign Jack Grealish or Harry Kane
02/05/21 14:44The Uruguayan has impressed at Old Trafford this season, and received huge praise for his performance in United's 6-2 win over Roma midweek as he scored twice and assisted another two.
Edinson Cavani's sublime display against Roma showed the enduring class of a thoroughbred striker... so, has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer convinced him to stay at Manchester United and not follow his heart to Boca Juniors just yet?
30/04/21 19:00Edinson Cavani's heart may well be set on Boca Juniors but Solskjaer has been playing the local tour guide to keep hold of the phenomenal 34-year-old centre forward for another year.
Have Manchester United FINALLY convinced Edinson Cavani to stay? Veteran striker 'is ready to announce his change of heart' after planning to quit Old Trafford for Boca Juniors over a lack of playing time and his FA racism ban
30/04/21 12:56After Cavani scored twice in Thursday's 6-2 win over AS Roma in the Europa League semi-final, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he has been working hard to talk the 34-year-old around.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is trying to convince Edinson Cavani to extend his Manchester United contract and has promised him 'OId Trafford is a different place with fans' after striker netted twice in 6-2 thrashing of Roma
29/04/21 22:26Cavani scored twice in Thursday night's 6-2 romp of Roma, with United now holding a four-goal lead and set to reach the Europa League final ahead of next week's semi-final second leg.
Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves heap praise on 'complete' Edinson Cavani after propelling Manchester United to a stunning 6-2 win over Roma in the Europa League semi-final... as fans take to Twitter to plea for him to sign a new Old Trafford deal!
29/04/21 22:04The Uruguayan scored twice and provided the assist for another two goals as United ran riot at Old Trafford in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final clash with the Italian giants.
Manchester United 6-2 Roma: Cavani and Fernandes lead a storming second half fightback before Pogba and Greenwood get in on the act after Dzeko and Pellegrini had fired in two away goals
29/04/21 17:25CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Barring a calamity at the Stadio Olimpico next week, it will be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leading his team out for the Europa League final in Gdansk.
Manchester United 'are going to have a lot of issues next season' unless they spend big, warns Paul Ince - with Cavani, Pogba, De Gea, Van de Beek and inconsistency all problems for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to address
26/04/21 08:44United were forced to settle a point against old foes Leeds but are still set to secure a Champions League spot for the next campaign. Ince, however, has predicted major issues for them in the near future.
Manchester United hope they can convince Edinson Cavani to stay another season by ending this campaign with a trophy with striker still undecided on his future
24/04/21 23:13Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows the Uruguayan striker is keen on returning to South America having endured a difficult year in England off the pitch because of Covid restrictions.
Man United and Arsenal tracking £15m Borussia Monchengladbach forward Alassane Plea, with Red Devils waiting on Edinson Cavani decision and Gunners uncertain over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette
24/04/21 16:28Plea can play across the frontline and has a reasonable goalscoring record of 36 goals in 104 appearances for his current club. Man United also have Raphael Varane at the top of their wishlist.
Edinson Cavani 'has asked to LEAVE Manchester United to join Boca Juniors after holding crunch talks' as the Uruguayan forward seeks a move closer to his family despite his impressive recent form
23/04/21 07:14Cavani joined Old Trafford on a free transfer from PSG at the start of the campaign, and while he endured a slow start to his career in Manchester, the Uruguayan is now a key member of the squad.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Edinson Cavani ASKED to be a substitute against Burnley with experienced Manchester United striker still striving for full fitness
18/04/21 15:32Cavani was named on the bench for the game at Old Trafford, with the striker having struggled with various injuries this season. Solskjaer stressed the importance of managing his fitness.
Paul Pogba says Bruno Fernandes 'understands' him and can 'do everything... except defending' as stand-in Manchester United captain explains why he has been wearing mysterious arm sleeve under his shirt
17/04/21 10:32Pogba has scored twice and provided three goals since returning from a hamstring problem in mid-March, combining creatively with Fernandes at the heart of United's impressive run.
Bruno Fernandes hails 'proper striker' Edinson Cavani as Uruguayan nets against Granada to book place in Europa League semi-finals with Roma
15/04/21 22:42The Manchester United talisman has expressed a preference for having Edinson Cavani leading the line in front of him by labelling his team-mate a 'proper striker.'
Paul Scholes insists Manchester United 'NEED to sign a top quality centre forward' because Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are better out wide... but Owen Hargreaves claims they should keep Edinson Cavani and save the cash
15/04/21 19:39Paul Scholes believes Manchester United need to sign a top quality centre-forward but Owen Hargreaves argues the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now enemy No 1 for Jose Mourinho: After 'voyeur' Wenger and 'hair-losing' Conte rows, he turns to his Man United successor - and even jibes over fatherhood are on the table
12/04/21 11:51Jose Mourinho produced another explosive press conference on Sunday when he hit out at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his comments about Son Heung-min.
Gary Neville says Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford NEED another year of Edinson Cavani at Manchester United as he hails the 'brilliant example' he sets, amid fears he'll quit for Boca Juniors
12/04/21 09:09The 34-year-old has scored eight in 29 games since signing on a free transfer from PSG in October, but his contract expires in June and his father revealed he wants to go to Boca Juniors.
The interview that shows what the mood is REALLY like at Tottenham: Usually-upbeat Son Heung-Min looks close to TEARS as he admits he's 'really down' and 'not bothered' about his goal with top four hopes shattered
11/04/21 23:03Struggling Spurs had the lead through Son's 40th-minute goal until United hit back with three goals in the second half, leaving Son to reflect on a 'really sad afternoon' for Jose Mourinho's fading side.
'Son is very lucky his father is a better person than Ole': Jose Mourinho opens fire on Solskjaer - and turns on the media - in bizarre rant over United successor's comments about denying his son DINNER
11/04/21 19:50CHRIS WHEELER: Although United recovered to win 3-1, controversy surrounded an incident in the first half when Edinson Cavani's goal was ruled out because Scott McTominay caught Son.
'If this is a foul we should all go home': Roy Keane FUMES after Edinson Cavani's goal against Spurs is controversially ruled out following VAR review, with Scott McTominay catching Son in the face in build-up
11/04/21 16:22Cavani thought he had put United ahead before the half-time mark when he latched onto Paul Pogba's pass and slipped it past Hugo Lloris. However, VAR overturned the goal
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Edinson Cavani remains 'unsure' over his Manchester United future with striker reluctant to extend deal due to concerns over how often he will play
09/04/21 12:39Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists that talks are continuing over Edinson Cavani staying at United for another year with the former Paris Saint-Germain striker yet to make up his mind.
Bruno Fernandes furiously claims late lunge from Brighton's Joel Veltman 'almost broke' his ankle - with Manchester United talisman missing Marcus Rashford's goal while in agony
05/04/21 14:05United talisman Fernandes was left prostrate on the turf after being clattered by Veltman - and looked visibly in pain as Marcus Rashford stroked home the leveller in United's win at Old Trafford.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes claims the club should 'DEFINITELY' target Erling Haaland over Harry Kane due to the 'timing of his career' despite likening 'ruthless' Tottenham star to Ruud van Nistelrooy
02/04/21 08:11Manchester United will be in the hunt for a new striker this summer with Edinson Cavani looking likely to depart Old Trafford when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Manchester United chiefs Ed Woodward and John Murtough meet Edinson Cavani for showdown talks in bid to convince him to stay for another year - as striker considers summer exit after struggling to settle in England
30/03/21 21:30EXCLUSIVE BY SIMON JONES: Newly-appointed director of football John Murtough and executive vice chairman Ed Woodward met with Cavani on Tuesday to discuss his United future.
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani urged to leave Old Trafford and return to South America to play where he is 'comfortable' by Uruguay coach - with Premier League giants yet to trigger option to extend contract
27/03/21 17:19Cavani's future is unclear with his short-term deal at Old Trafford set to run down in just a matter of months - and a move back to South America with Boca Juniors has been widely touted.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits 'games caught up' with his Manchester United side at Leicester... but boss insists he would NOT have done anything differently after resting star man Bruno Fernandes in lethargic FA Cup quarter-final loss
21/03/21 19:37Manchester United were dumped out 3-1 by Leicester, three days after playing in the Europa League in Milan, and their manager said: 'We didn't have the spark and it's understandable.'
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
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Sunderland fans spotted holding their heads after being struck by bottles thrown by Newcastle fans as supporters clash ahead of derby day
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery
