Ole Gunnar Solskjaer drops hint to Ed Woodward over Man Utd's summer transfer needs

Guy Lodge Film CriticFor many of us, the first mental image prompted by the name Karen Blixen is of a radiant Meryl Streep, resplendent in oatmeal linen and undulating safari hat, romantically lit in the tawny Kenyan dusk. If you wish that to remain the case, best to steer clear of “The Pact” — not that Bille August’s flat, unflattering portrait of the older Blixen should be appointment viewing for anyone.

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Minecraft were discovered on a group of youth’s phones.As reported by Moscow Times (via Eurogamer), three teens – Nikita Uvarov, Denis Mikhailenko, and Bogdan Andreyev – were all 14 when they were arrested in 2020 for hanging political leaflets around an FSB building in Siberia. The FSB is Russia’s security service, and is the successor of the KGB.The trio have since been found guilty of “undergoing training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities,” which the state says includes plotting to blow up an FSB building they had constructed in Minecraft.This was discovered via the teens’ phones, which – as well as showing a plot to blow up the building in Minecraft – allegedly also included videos of them making pyrotechnics and throwing Molotov cocktails at a wall.Now, Uvarov has been issued a five year sentence to be carried out at a penal colony, whilst Mikhailenko and Andreyev were given three and four-year suspended sentences respectively.Before being given a harsher sentence for his part in the Minecraft “plot”, Uvarov was kept at a pre-trial detention centre where he says he was put under mental and physical pressure.In his closing statement to court, Uvarov said “I am not a terrorist, I am not guilty,” and added that he “would just like to finish my studies, get an education and go somewhere far away from here, somewhere I don’t irritate anyone from the special services.”Earlier in the week, it was announced that the ‘My Wedding Stories‘ pack for The Sims 4 will not launch in Russia due to the country’s homophobic law.

Liam Gallagher has confirmed that Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig will feature on his upcoming new solo album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ on a track called ‘Moscow Rules’.The follow-up to Gallagher’s 2019 LP ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ is set for release on May 27, and was previewed recently by the single ‘Everything’s Electric’.‘Everything’s Electric’ was co-written by Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and Gallagher has now confirmed that Koenig is another big-name contributor to the record.Speaking to Jasper Leijdens on the KINK IN TOUCH WITH podcast this week, Gallagher revealed that the Vampire Weekend frontman features on a track called ‘Moscow Rules’.“Ezra plays some mad instruments on a song called ‘Moscow Rules’,” Gallagher said. “We wrote that one together with Andrew [Wyatt].”The official tracklist for ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’ has yet to be announced, but you can pre-order the record here.Gallagher performed his latest single ‘Everything’s Electric’ live for the first time earlier this week at this year’s BRIT Awards.The former Oasis frontman is set to tour this year in support of ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’, including two sold-out gigs at Knebworth.

Beyond Good And Evil 2 is still only in the pre-production stage at Ubisoft.This comes from a recent Bloomberg report that had spoken to developers on the title. In video games pre-production often refers to the planning phase, where certain concepts and ideas are being fine-tuned and outlined, although no such specifics are given in the Bloomberg article.Beyond Good And Evil 2 was announced at Ubisoft’s E3 2017 presentation five years ago, and it was said that the game would have multiple planets to explore and use a procedural generation tool in its design.It was also announced at E3 2018 that HitRecord – founded by actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt – would be crowdsourcing fan work to put into the game.

Kirstie Allsopp has taken to social media to share her thoughts on wearing masks.The star called out how Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are leading by example as they wear reusable face coverings.In a message to her Twitter account earlier today, Kirstie was angry at the number of disposable face masks being used.She shared an image of Prince William wearing a reusable face covering to illustrate her point.Kirstie penned in view of her 426,000 followers: “Whenever possible ⁦@KensingtonRoyal⁩ wear reusable masks, they both lead by example.“I SO wish more people in the public eye did this.“Sick of seeing prominent folk in disposable masks which are so environmentally toxic.”The image Kirstie used was of Prince William in the United Arab Emirates.The official Duke and Duchess of Cambridge account on Instagram had shared the update this morning.On their page, they had posted images of Prince William greeting crowds and exploring the 2020 Dubai Expo.Alongside this, he wrote: “Thank you for a wonderful day in the UAE!“From visiting the Jubail Mangroves and Jebel Ali Port to seeing our Earthshot finalists and celebrating the UK National Day @expo2020dubai.“It was great to spend time celebrating sustainability, collaboration and innovation.“And also to see this police car…!”The Duke of Cambridge was in the UAE for just one day to discuss climate change.Following Kirstie’s tweets, many of the Location, Location, Location star’s followers weighed in with their thoughts.User Cat Wood posted an image of a discarded mask, writing: “Sick of seeing these on the beach every day…”Gary Turner added: “You can talk some sense.Totally agree.”However, Claire Dunnage argued: “Aren't they wearing them to control the spread of

The mother-of-four, who took part in the dating series in the hopes of finding true love, was then mocked by narrator Rob Beckett, who chimed in, quipping: "What's next? "The gladiators weren't real gladiators!"In January 2021, Ulrika stopped by Good Morning Britain for an interview with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid. But things took a turn for the worse when the controversial TV personality failed to tell the difference between her north from her south, showing all the more signs that the weather reporting gig was never her dream job. During her chat with the pair, Ulrika went on to say she hadn't reported the weather in well over three decades, adding that she had "no idea" what to expect when she landed the position at 21 years old. "I think I had no idea what to expect when I started I was 21 and you were told to talk as much as you could about your personal life because you were giving a piece of yourself."Nowadays, people have a greater understanding of what that means and what the consequences of that is."Meanwhile, on the latest series of Celebs Go Dating, Ulrika has made it no secret that she's ready to settle down with a man who treated her like a "normal person".The former Celebrity Big Brother star signed up for the programme three years after her split from her third husband, American advertising executive Brian Monet.Ulrika and Brian married back in 2008, the same year they would welcome their son Malcolm. The Swedish-British socialite had previously been married to John Turnbull from 1990 to 1995.And after three years of marriage, Ulrika's second marriage to Lance Gerarrard-Wright had also collapsed.Speaking of her reasons for signing up to Celebs Go Dating in the first place, she revealed: "At some point

Lily James had a massive makeover to play Playboy model Pamela Anderson for the Hulu series Pam And Tommy.There has been much said about her prosthetic breasts and fake blonde hair to look more like the Baywatch actress.But on Thursday the makeup artist for the series shared new details of her transformation like how he used veneers, covered up Lily's thick eyebrows to pencil on thin ones and used a forehead prosthetic as he talked to WWD. So much work: Lily James had a massive makeover to play Playboy model Pamela Anderson for the Hulu series Pam And Tommy.

Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn is reportedly in the preliminary phase of starting a podcast as part of her Hollywood comeback.She is allegedly planning to host a podcast giving a candid account of life in showbiz - and her famous sister, TMZreports.Jamie Lynn, 30, has been hitting the headlines for her gossipy memoir after her promotional efforts set off a seething feud with Britney. New venture:Britney Spears' little sister Jamie Lynn is reportedly in the early stages of starting a podcast as part of her comeback; she is pictured as a guest on the Call Her Daddy podcastJamie Lynn apparently wants to have guests on her show, which is to be a frank forum with no subject off the table, it is claimed.The podcast is said to be a final step in a three-stage comeback that began with the memoir and her decision to start acting again.

United boss Ferguson as he seeks to return the club to the glories they enjoyed under the legendary Scot. Meleunsteen and Solskjaer are also close, having worked together as player and assistant and then fellow coaches at Old Trafford.And Solskjaer, whose only previous managerial experience before United came at Cardiff City and Molde in Norway, opened up on the support he receives.

Manchester United have entered a ‘crucial stage’ of contract negotiations with his future set to become a lot clearer in the coming days.The young goalkeeper has impressed on loan at Sheffield United once more this season and there are now calls for him to return to Old Trafford.Some even think he should replace David de Gea as United’s No.1 next term due to the Spaniard’s poor run of form for the Red Devils.Henderson’s performances are believed to be attracting the interest of Chelsea, while the Blades would like to keep him for a third straight season.But United are in discussions over a lucrative five-year deal that will make him one of Europe's highest paid keepers, according to Sky Sports.Ed Woodward is poised to discuss the budgets at

Dean Henderson's Manchester United future will become a lot clearer in the coming weeks as talks between the two parties reach a crucial stage.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming big after getting his side back into the Premier League top four.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly asked Ed Woodward for three new signings this summer. Having secured Champions League football for next term, the Norwegian boss is keen to build on this season and challenge for the title.But Solskjaer knows he needs reinforcements to be able to do so and is hoping executive vice-chairman Woodward can deliver the goods.

straight to your inbox Manchester United will be looking to celebrate their return to the Champions League in style as they enter the summer transfer window. United secured a third-place finish in the Premier League thanks to a scrappy 2-0 win away at Leicester on the final day of the season.

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward could try and ‘tempt’ Michaeel Zorc into a job at Old Trafford when discussing deal for Jadon Sancho, according to reports. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made it clear the Borussia Dortmund winger is his top target during the window as he looks to bolster his attacking options.

Manchester United have pulled out of the race to sign Kai Havertz after being put off by Bayer Leverkusen’s £90million valuation of the player.Havertz, 21, is attracting plenty of attention in European football after producing a number of impressive displays in the middle of the park for Leverkusen.Reports suggest the Germany international is on his way to Chelsea this summer, although the likes of United, Real Madrid and Liverpool have also been linked with a move.Yet according to The Athletic, United board members Matt Judge and Ed Woodward decided against signing him because of Leverkusen’s steep asking price.The Bundesliga outfit are said to be demanding £90million for their star man this summer, but Judge and Woodward felt that was not

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent a message to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over the Red Devils transfer business this summer. Solskjaer guided the Red Devils to third in the table, ending the season with a 2-0 win at Leicester thanks to second half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has joked that the club look to appoint a director of football "every time we lose 2 games." Neville was responding to reports claiming that United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has made appointing someone in the role a priority. Woodward first explored the possibility of bringing in a director of football two years ago and, according to a report from the Telegraph, it is back on the agenda.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will find himself £1m richer on Sunday night if he leads Manchester United back into the Champions League.That will be Solskjaer's personal reward for securing a top four finish - a bonus promised to him by United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward.Not a bad day's work if you can get it, but Solskjaer has no intention of popping the champagne to celebrate should his side get the job done to boost his bank balance and managerial reputation.United can book their seat at the top table of club football once again by avoiding defeat at Leicester on the final day of what has been an unprecedented season.Scrambling to finish in the top four is not what United should be about or expect, considering the English giants have been

Manchester United 's summer transfer plans have been halted as the club waits to find out whether or not they will be playing in Europe's premier competition next term. Sunday's crucial tie with Leicester will be the difference between Champions League and Europa League football next season.