Ex-Man Utd starlet tipped for big things now earning £5m-a-year away from football

Manchester United ended up paying out £15million after sacking Ralf Rangnick at the end of last season - just six months after appointing him as interim coach. The German coach was brought in to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season as a safe pair of hands until the summer where a permanent option would be picked.

Roy Keane has surprised supporters by returning for Manchester United’s Legends of the North clash against Liverpool.The Irishman, 51, previously revealed that it was "very, very embarrassing" he was unable to play in testimonial matches for being too unfit - but United have announced that he will be making a shock appearance.The former captain is representing United's team at Anfield, in a second-leg battle for a contest that has raised over £1.3million for the club's foundation.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA over slapping phone out of young supporter's hand It comes as a bit of a shock as Keane, when speaking to Off The Ball, explained: "I'm not fit. I'm far from fit. My fitness levels are actually very, very embarrassing.

Manchester United have leapfrogged local rivals Manchester City for the largest wage bill in Premier League history. The Red Devils revealed a Premier League-record wage bill of £384million after last season.

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Manchested United are reportedly 'considering a move' for Tottenham's Harry Kane as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Paul Pogba. The France international left Manchester United in the summer for Juventus after seven years at Old Trafford where he ultimately failed to live up to his £89million price tag.

Joao Gomes is one of the new names to keep an eye out for in future transfer markets.

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay has opened up on his future at the Spanish club after being heavily linked with a return to Manchester United.

FIFA 23 is out in just over a week's time, and fans are now even more excited for release date after EA SPORTS confirmed Ted Lasso's AFC Richmond will be a playable team within the game.AFC Richmond has become an iconic fictional football team after the success of the award-winning Apple TV series Ted Lasso, and as a result EA have decided to include them in FIFA 23. Users will be able to take control of the club across multiple game modes, including Career Mode, Kick-Off, Online Friendlies and Online Seasons.FIFA 23 players will be able to use Lasso as a manager of AFC Richmond, or even put him in the hot seat for any real team within Career Mode should they so wish.

Manchester United summer signing Christian Eriksen has opened up on the start of the season under Erik ten Hag, admitting that the team were 'searching' for a period of time.

Manchester United could drive a wedge between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s feud by signing Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.The Frenchman returned to his former club on a two year loan deal in the summer of 2021, barely two years after he swapped the Wanda Metropolitano for the Nou Camp in a staggering £103million deal. However, the World Cup winner has found himself at the centre of a bizarre transfer saga between the two La Liga giants.Atletico boss Diego Simeone has been introducing Griezmann from the bench around the 60th minute mark in almost every match this season, as Atletico are obliged to pay Barcelona £34m to make his loan deal permanent, if he plays 45 minutes or more in half of their games this season.

Irina Shayk looked casual while walking through New York City on Tuesday. The 36-year-old wore a tight black shirt that hugged her chest and she added long, high-waisted charcoal gray jeans to her look. Shayk donned shiny black shoes and bright white socks. She matched her shoes to her shiny leather purse.  Relaxed: Irina Shayk looked casual while walking through New York City on TuesdayShe protected her eyes with a pair of dark, skinny sunglasses, and she carried a water in hand.  She parted her long brown locks in the middle, and they cascaded down her slender back. Irina's appearance out came just a few days after it was reported that she and her ex Bradley Cooper are considering having another child together.  Tight shirt: The 36-year-old wore a tight black shirt that hugged her impressive chest Another kid? Shayk's appearance out came after rumors began to swirl that she and her ex, Bradley Cooper, were considering having another child together (pictured 2019) Cooper and Shayk were initially linked in 2015 when they were spotted in each other's company for the first time.The actor was previously married to Jennifer Esposito, and he was also linked to Zoe Saldaña and Suki Waterhouse, among others.Shayk was also in a high-profile relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, although they split in 2015.  Linked years ago: Cooper and Shayk were initially linked in 2015 when they were spotted in each other's company for the first time (pictured 2021) Ready for something serious: 'It's not Bennifer 2.0 where the other person is always in the back of their head, it's more like, "why not?" They have to deal with each other anyway since they are parents together.

Bruno Fernandes has signalled his intention to remain at Old Trafford "for five years" - even if Manchester United are struggling to end their trophy hoodoo. The Portuguese midfielder, 28, has been a huge hit in Manchester since his mid-season arrival in the 2020 January transfer window but is yet to aid them to any silverware.

Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has played down suggestions that his drop off in form last season was caused by playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA 22 to FIFA 23, making him one of the fastest players in the game.The Freiburg star has seen his pace leap from 69 to a staggering 94, with only five players - Kylian Mbappe, Adama Traore, Dan James, Sheraldo Becker and Vinicius Jr. - besting him for speed on the new game.Schade's overall rating has increased too, from 62 to 70, which for the Ultimate Team players out there means he's been upgraded from a Bronze card to a Silver one, which is handy.READ MORE: FIFA 23 ratings as 23 best players are revealed - but Cristiano Ronaldo's stats plummetSchade's pace isn't the only attribute that's been yanked up either.

Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a new nickname at Manchester United with his importance to Erik ten Hag's side slowly beginning to increase.The 37-year-old has made, by his standards, a torrid start to the season after netting just once in eight appearances - most of which have been from the bench - having lost the manager's trust after spending the summer trying to engineer a move away.However, after scoring in United's 2-0 Europa League victory over FC Sheriff last week, Ronaldo's form seems to be on the up and defender Lisandro Martinez paid tribute to his team-mate on Instagram, revealing a new nickname.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo hailed after interaction with young Man Utd fan caught on cameraMartinez, who has become a close confidant of Ronaldo's over the past few weeks, wrote: "El bichoooo", which means, "The Bug" in English.It was moniker Ronaldo picked up during his nine-year stint at Real Madrid. Spanish commentator Lama first used the name to signify the way in which the five-time Ballon d'Or winner would frighten, and often devour, defenders, just as bugs tend to frighten people, and devour their prey.The name stuck, and Madrid fans soon began chanting 'El Bicho' from the stands, especially when Ronaldo was on a hot scoring streak.Will Cristiano Ronaldo push for a move away in January? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Speaking after the win over Sheriff, Ten Hag insisted that Ronaldo was "committed" to the club and suggested he had plans to begin reintegrating the Portugal superstar into his starting line-up."I think he’s totally committed to this project and totally committed to this team, totally involved.

Cristiano Ronaldo hugging a young Manchester United supporter as he boarded the team's bus ahead of their Europa League match against FC Sheriff.The video was captured as United's players left their hotel in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau on Thursday. When Ronaldo appeared, a roar went up among the crowd that had gathered outside before a boy wearing a United top broke through security and ran towards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.Ronaldo gave the youngster a warm hug before leading him towards the team bus so he could sign the back of his shirt for him, prompting a similarly warm reaction on social media.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo bats off fan wanting selfie with Man Utd star at half-time"That little gesture meant the whole world to that little boy," one fan tweeted, while a second wrote: "This is how humanity needs to be! The GOAT!"A third commented: "A father first and then an absolute legend right after."Ronaldo finally opened his account for the season a few hours later after netting United's second goal from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win over Sheriff, after Jadon Sancho had opened the scoring.What did you make of Ronaldo's gesture? Let us know in the comments section below.United boss Erik ten Hag spoke about Ronaldo after the match, insisting that the 37-year-old "needed" that goal."Many times he came close, but he wanted that so much.

Bradley Cooper looked relaxed while out in New York City on Sunday. The 47-year-old actor kept it casual in a gray t-shirt and bulky light blue slacks as he made his way through the concrete jungle. He added white and pink sneakers to the look, and he protected his eyes from the sun with a pair of amber-colored shades.  Keeping casual: Bradley Cooper looked relaxed while out in New York City on SundayThe Wedding Crashers actor's luscious brown locks were slicked back, and his beard was trimmed neatly against his face.  He carried garlic bulbs and fresh herbs with him on the sunny Sunday afternoon. Cooper's appearance out came after rumors began to swirl that he and his ex, Irina Shayk, were considering having another child together.  Comfy: The 47-year-old actor kept it casual in a gray t-shirt andlight blue slacks as he made his way through the concrete jungle Another kid? Cooper's appearance out came after rumors began to swirl that he and his ex, Irina Shayk, were considering having another child together (pictured 2019)Cooper and Shayk were initially linked in 2015 when they were spotted in each other's company for the first time.The actor was previously married to Jennifer Esposito, and he was also linked to Zoe Saldaña and Suki Waterhouse, among others.Shayk, 36, was also in a high-profile relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, although they split in 2015. The pair later began seeing each other, and they welcomed a daughter named Lea de Seine, aged five, into their lives in 2017. Ready for something serious: 'It's not Bennifer 2.0 where the other person is always in the back of their head, it's more like, "why not?" They have to deal with each other anyway since they are parents together.