1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Man Utd seal two more transfers of wonderkids after FA sign off on deals… with former Arsenal star still to come
MANCHESTER UNITED have completed transfers for two new stars despite the transfer window being closed, reports suggest.
The Red Devils have placed great emphasis on recruiting the best talent for their youth teams in recent seasons.
GettyMan Utd have signed James Overy following FA approval[/caption]
GettySlovakia youth international Samuel Lusale has also joined the club after turning 17[/caption]
GettyEx-Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is still waiting on FA confirmation before a deal is completed[/caption]
This has led to a steady stream of stars who have come through the academy to star in the first team, including the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Toby Collyer in recent seasons.
But United have now completed deals for teenager starlets James Overy and Samuel Lusale, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Deals for the pair were delayed as they waited for FA approval, and they will now link up with the Man Utd Under-18s this season.
Meanwhile, a deal for ex-Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is also in the works.
Overy, born in 2007, is an attacking right-back who began his career with A-League side Perth Glory.
He started attracting interest from the likes of West Ham aged just 15 before departing and relocating to the south of England last year.
Described as a “wonderfully polite and humble young man” by former coach Marc Revell in the Mid Devon Advertiser, Overy continued to impress with Newton Abbot Spurs before United came calling.
He is eligible to play for both England and Australia at international level.
In the case of Lusale, he is a winger or attacking midfielder who has already represented Slovakia at Under-17 and Under-18 international level.
He was born in Guildford in 2007, and has finally been ratified to join United after turning 17 earlier this month.
Once the FA sign off on 16-year-old Obi-Martin joining the Red Devils, it will complete a hat-trick of highly-rated signings for the club’s youth team.
He also scored 10 goals in a single match for the Gunners against Liverpool Under-16s last season.
United’s Under-18 side won an impressive treble last season, having lost just twice in the northern U18 division, before beating southern victors Chelsea to be crowned English champions.
Another teen acquisition this summer, Sekou Kone, has been included in Man Utd’s Premier League squad list for the upcoming season following the end of the transfer window.
Under-21 goalkeeper Dermot Mee was also registered as a fourth-choice goalkeeper as one of the 22 stars registered in the over 21 bracket of the squad registration.
The quality from the academy has been laid bare this week after Mainoo and Garnacho were nominated for the Kopa Trophy and ex-United star Angel Gomes made his England debut.
Erik ten Hag‘s senior team take on Southampton at St Marys in today’s early kick-off.
They have a desperate need to win and get the season back on the track following back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Liverpool before the international break.
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on The subtle sign on your fingernail that means you could be at risk of sudden death – and 6 other red flags
YOUR fingernails are more than just a spot to cover in nail polish.
They could provide a window into your health – as a subtle sign on them could suggest you have a dangerous form of heart disease that may cause no noticeable symptoms.
GettyA subtle sign on your nail could be a sign of heart valve disease[/caption]
Instagram/drjoe_mdA red pulsation in your nail bed when you press you fingernail down is called Quincke’s sign[/caption]
If you notice a red pulsation in your nail bed when you press down your nail that’s a “bad sign”, according to Dr Joe.
The emergency response doctor recently took to Instagram to warn his 400k followers that this subtle throbbing movement – called Quincke’s sign – could be caused by aortic regurgitation.
This a potentially serious heart condition where the organ is forced to work harder than usual, the ER doc said in a video.
“Quincke’s sign in the nail bed can be a sign of severe aortic valve insufficiency, as well as other heart conditions,” she told The Sun.
Normally, your blood flows around your hear and the rest of your body in one direction.
The BHF compares it to a “one way traffic” system.
Your heart valves are tiny flaps of skin that open and close like doors with every heartbeat.
They are essentially the traffic controllers in this situation as they control the direction of your blood flow and stop it from flowing backwards.
You have four of them – called pulmonary, tricuspid, mitral and aortic valves.
The aortic valve controls the flow of blood out from the heart to the rest of the body.
Joanne said: “Aortic regurgitation means the aortic valve does not close fully and the blood can leak back into the heart instead of forwards into the body.
“These problems can put extra strain on your heart and make your heart work harder.”
There are a few causes of heart valve disease – when one or more of your valves don’t work – including:
Being born with an abnormal valve
Having rheumatic fever – a rare complication that can develop after a bacterial throat infection, causing painful joints and heart problems
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on FG Confirms When Dangote Refinery Will Start Selling Petrol
The federal government has confirmed that Dangote Refinery will start selling petrol into the Nigerian market on Sunday, September 15. This development was confirmed during a press conference on Friday by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the …
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Court Summons Edo APC Candidate Okpebholo Over Conflicting Birth Dates In INEC Forms
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has been summoned by a Magistrate’s Court in Abuja for allegedly making a false statement on his date of birth. A document showed that Okpebholo was asked to appear before the court at 12 noon on Friday, …
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Inside Casemiro’s Man Utd redemption bid as star first to arrive for training before Liverpool debrief with Erik ten Hag
CASEMIRO has one of the most impressive CVs in world football — but it will count for nothing as he tries to prove himself all over again at Manchester United.
Maybe he knows it too. That could be why the veteran Brazilian was the first player to report for training at Carrington in recent days.
Eamonn and James ClarkeCasemiro arrived first at Carrington in a bid to turn his form around[/caption]
PAHe was hooked at half-time after a disastrous display against Liverpool[/caption]
AFPErik ten Hag has backed him to respond[/caption]
The five-time Champions League winner had a nightmare in his last appearance for the Red Devils two weeks ago.
He was blamed for Liverpool’s first two goals and then hooked at half-time as United lost 3-0 on a disastrous showing against their bitter rivals at Old Trafford.
Now he has even more competition with new £50.8million signing Manuel Ugarte — as well as rookie Toby Collyer — pushing for his place in Erik ten Hag’s team.
So he may have to get his head down and be patient.
During the international break the 32-year-old was linked with a move to Galatasaray but a firm offer never materialised, now he and United are stuck with each other.
Ten Hag has spoken with Casemiro about his horror show against Arne Slot’s men and says he will pick the team from what he sees in training from now on.
The United boss said: “I normally do talk to them and in this case I did as well. But players in our club know when you are playing at this level there is always competition.
“They also know you can only be successful if you have a squad with cover.
“You can’t have a squad where you only have one player who can cover — you need at least two for each position.
“Sometimes it is three for two. That is OK when you have very robust players. All the players will understand — then it’s about what is the best fit for the team.
“They have to prove it, the key word. They will have games but they have to take responsibility and win games for the club.
“If they show their levels on the training pitch, show levels and they’ll have playing time and then it’s about contributing to the team.
“I am looking far ahead. A player who benefits most will play more minutes. That is also normal.”
While Ten Hag and the new football leadership team have high hopes for Ugarte — after the Uruguayan’s arrival from Paris Saint-Germain — they still need Casemiro to get back on track.
With Europa League commitments starting this month, it will be a hectic period for the Red Devils.
And the Dutch boss does not want the experienced star to be judged too harshly on his shocker against Liverpool.
He added: “We definitely need him for sure, of course I speak with him about the situation, everyone can have a bad day at the office.
“But it’s normal in life you have highs and lows and it’s the same in the life of a football player.
“For a football player there are many observing this and have an opinion on this and you have to deal with this.
“He knows how to deal with it. Nobody’s career goes only up, no team pattern only goes up. Then you have to deal with it — then it is about what is the end result.
“But he is experienced. It’s not the first time I guess he’s had to deal with a bad game, he has to overcome it this well.”
Ugarte, 23, only arrived back from international duty on Thursday lunchtime but is in contention to play at Southampton.
Ten Hag revealed he has followed the South American since he featured for Sporting Lisbon against his Ajax team in the Champions League group stage three years ago.
The Amsterdam outfit ran out comfortable winners in both matches but the way the midfielder performed stuck in his memory.
Manuel Ugarte the next Roy Keane
By PHIL THOMAS
NEARLY two decades have passed since Roy Keane led Manchester United into battle for the final time.
It left a gap in the engine room that the Red Devils have never really come close to filling in the 19 years that have followed.
Many tried and some managed it in flashes and, although the trophies still rolled in for a time, there was no snarling, bring-it-on warrior prowling the midfield.
Until now… until the imminent capture of a man who views a 50-50 challenge like a starving Labrador staring at a side of ham.
For three months, United have licked their own lips at the prospect of a midfield marshalled by Uruguayan tough guy Manuel Ugarte.
Finally, they have their man.
Ugarte is pretty much a ball-winner pure and simple.
Rarely will you see him pinging 40-yard passes to split a defence.
But ending his days with half the reputation of Keane and a fraction of his silverware would still mean a hell of a career.
Ten Hag added: “He’s been on my radar a long time, he played for Sporting Lisbon vs Ajax.
“It was not only that match, also the seasons after when he played there and for Uruguay and PSG.
“I had him in my mind and my eye, the scouting department had him in their mind and we followed him and we judged he will be a really good fit for our team.
“He’s coming in as a late transfer but he’s playing a very important position, connecting the defending with attacking and attacking with defending.
“Communication is very important to guide the team and lead the team, make the connections between defence and attack.
“We have to help and guide him about how to play that role but what we have seen, he knows a lot already and has the profile where we think he can fit in that role.
“We have to teach him details about how it works in our team.”
Ten Hag is also backing summer arrival Matthijs de Ligt to bounce back from his Dutch disaster.
De Ligt, signed in a £42.7m deal from Bayern Munich, had a nightmare international break.
The 25-year-old was at fault for a goal in Holland’s 5-2 win over Bosnia then got blamed for both in a 2-2 draw with Germany days later.
Ten Hag said: “I know Matthijs and he is a great personality, his character. He will overcome this and will bounce back.
“I’m not afraid for this situation — it’s about the Dutch squad — not his club. I know his qualities, I know he’ll fight back.”
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Putin urged to explode nuclear bomb in chilling warning to the West if Ukraine uses British missiles to strike Russia
VLADIMIR Putin is being pushed to green light a nuclear bomb test as a warning to the West.
Russia is ramping up its threats as Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Joe Biden look to bolster Ukrainian missile permissions so they might strike deep targets inside Putin’s country.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is being urged to carry out a nuke testTest launch of giant Russian nuclear-capable missile – Satan-2A Satan-2 detonation in RussiaThe Tsar Bomba nuclear bomb is detonated on Novaya Zemlya in 1961
Now a leading Kremlin MP with links to the Russian army has urged the delusional tyrant to carry out an atomic explosion at a test site.
“We need to carry out a nuclear explosion somewhere, at some testing ground,” demanded Andrei Kolesnik, who leads the ruling United Russia party.
He said: “Nuclear tests are currently prohibited in our country.
“But maybe people should see what all this actually leads to, they should hear.
“If we lift the moratorium, maybe humanity will think twice.”
Such a test could be seen as a renewed warning against Nato over the possibility that the US and UK could allow Ukraine to use their long-range missiles inside Russia.
He said: “This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict… It would mean that Nato countries are at war with Russia.”
Britain and America have previously held back on loosening permissions because of a fear of Russian retaliation.
There are concerns that Putin’s so far empty threats over nuclear revenge could be realised if Western weapons struck targets on his soil.
Kremlin hardliners could also push for attacks against missile strongholds in Nato countries – such as an airbase in Poland.
This would invoke Nato’s Article 5 mutual defence clause – triggering a wider war with Russia.
Putin last year sent then defence minister Sergei Shoigu, now his top security aide, to Novaya Zemlya, a remote Arctic archipelago where Soviet nuclear tests were conducted in the Cold War.
This was meant to indicate that the Kremlin is ready “if necessary” to conduct new nuclear tests for the first time since 1990.
Putin’s former space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin has also demanded tests are carried out at Novaya Zemlya.
The Tsar Bomba – the most powerful nuclear bomb ever detonated – was tested there in October 1961.
The explosion was so large that it caused shock waves which circled the Earth multiple times, and its mushroom cloud rocketed more than 37 miles into the sky.
“We must make sure that [the West’s] buttocks begin to shake with fear,” he said.
The Foreign Office slammed the accusations as “completely baseless”.
Russia sees Britain as leading the Western charge demanding the use of long-range weapons, with other countries far more reluctant.
Russian MP Andrei Kolesnik is demanding Russia explodes a nuclear bomb at a test site to frighten the WestSir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrive in WashingtonTalks in the US have covered whether Ukraine should be able to fire Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Giovanni Pernice set to cash in thousands as he announces massive 78-date UK tour ahead of Strictly investigation result
STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has revealed a massive 78-date UK tour just days before results of a BBC misconduct probe are revealed.
PAGiovanni Pernice has revealed a huge UK tour kicking off in January[/caption]
Instagram @giovanniperniceThe Italian – who quit Strictly this year – revealed the 78 show dates on Instagram[/caption]
PAIt comes ahead of the results of a show probe into his misconduct[/caption]
ErotemeComplaints have been filed from his former dance partners including Amanda Abbington – yet he strongly denies the claims[/caption]
Yet with the outcome still pending, Giovanni has his sights set on the future.
He has revealed his latest stage show – this being Giovanni The Last Dance – kicking off in January in Hayes.
It runs until May, calling a ares including Stoke, Halifax, Blackpool and Salford.
Giovanni posted a screen grab of the full listings on his Instagram page with the caption: “You know where to find me!! Book now.”
One fan then confessed: “Booked a few…”
Another put: “Can’t wait to see you again, take care gorgeous.”
A third then wrote: “Already booked! Best show on stage, can’t wait.”
A source previously opened up on the results of the probe.
They said: “The BBC are hopeful they will finally be able to share the findings of the probe but considering there have been so many delays, nothing is set in stone.
It is accepted the dossier won’t be released in full but instead a simple statement may be put out covering the conclusion.
“Either way there are many interested parties and it could pave the way for more celebrities or crew members to speak up.
Giovanni Pernice Strictly scandal timeline
October 2023: Amanda abruptly withdraws from Strictly having already missed one live show. Her departure is announced in a vague BBC statement that ‘wishes her the best’.
Giovanni posts a short message on social media addressing the exit, which read: “Amanda… I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.”
Amanda then shares her own farewell statement on Instagram thanking co-stars but failing to mention Gio.
Giovanni’s dad Piero insists there were no signs of a fall out and the pairing could have gone all the way. He praised his son as kind and polite.
November 2023: Giovanni is reportedly gutted by the situation and is considering his Strictly future as questions are raised about his conduct.
March 2024: Giovanni publicly states he has no intention of leaving Strictly in a TV interview with close pal Anton du Beke.
Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore enter the picture. Allegedly the two celebs, who were both previously partnered with Giovanni on Strictly, didn’t feel the BBC took their issues with his methods seriously enough.
The pair have a closed meeting with Amanda where tears are said to be shed.
May 2024: We reveal Giovanni is leaving the programme after having talks with show bosses
He leaves the country with girlfriend Molly Brown on holiday
GettyGiovanni told fans ‘you know where to find me’ as he revealed his latest project[/caption]
PAFans were delighted to hear he will be on-stage soon[/caption]
RexGiovanni has undergone a tough few months as he maintains his innocence[/caption]
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Veteran Actor popularly known as “Papa G”, has passed away
From Isidingo The Need on @sabc3, to many other soapies, series, and local dramas, Darlington has done it all in the name of entertainment. The veteran actor is known across Mzansi, especially for playing the ruthless role of George Zamdala or rather “Papa G”. Often cast as a local gangster which he aced beyond. Darlington […]
1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Exact date Aldi’s bargain heated airer returns to stores – just in time for drying clothes inside without a tumble dryer
A BARGAIN winter item which costs just 6p to run is returning to Aldi supermarkets in days.
The German discounter’s heated airer is set to land in middle aisles across Britain in just five days – September 19.
ALDIAldi Winged Heated Airer with Cover, £34.99[/caption]
ALDIYou can buy covers for some as well, which speeds up the time it takes to dry[/caption]
The device, which lets you dry your clothing without turning on the central heating or using a tumble dryer, has flown off the shelves in recent years.
Brits have praised the gadget for helping them warm up their home without breaking the bank.
It comes as several homes across the UK are bracing themselves for a winter of misery, with energybills set to rise by £149 annually.
Heated airers can save money on energy bills as they offer a cheaper alternative to drying clothes on the radiator – which can become costly as it requires you to turn on the central heating.
Heated clothes airers are like traditional ones, but you plug them in, with the bars of the dryer heating up.
You can buy covers for some as well, which speeds up the time it takes to dry your clothes.
Aldi‘s heated airer costs could offer a solution for many families as it costs just 6p to run and will set you back £34.99 when it lands in stores.
The large 230W drying device can hold 10kg of washing, including towels and bedding.
You have to plug it in to get the heating effect from the product.
It costs less than 50p for eight hours, compared to a 2500W tumble dryer costs which costs about 85p to use for just one hour.
Aldi calculates that under the current price cap where electricity costs on average 22p per kwh, it costs around 6p to run, though the exact cost can vary depending on where you are and how you pay your bill.
If you want to get your hands on one you will have to act quickly, as this product is an Aldi Specialbuy and once it is gone it is gone.
Aldi does not have an online store so you will have to shop in person if you want to get your hands on one.
You can find your nearest Alid by looking at the company’s store locator online.
Other retailers such as Dunelm and John Lewis sell similar products but they can cost upwards of £100.
If you do not manage to get your hands on one from Aldi do not worry, as The Sun found a very similar product from Amazon for the same price.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
The Highlands Electric Heated Clothes Dryer Folding Energy-Efficient Indoor Airer Wet Laundry Drying Horse Rack costs £34.99 and has a 4.3 star rating out of five.
However, you will have to factor in delivery costs as you can only shop for Amazon products online.
Aldi claims that this heated airer costs up to 6p to run for an hour, so if you use it three times a week and keep it on for four hours, that costs just £37.44 over the year.
However, the price of using this device can vary depending on the individual’s usage and the model you have.
You’ll need to consider the specifics of the item, such as the wattage, how much you use it and then the cost of energy at the time.
But the higher the wattage, the more expensive it will be to run.
The cost is also based on the current Ofgem price cap, which currently sits at £1,568.
But it’s set to rise to £1,717 a year, for the average dual fuel bill and based on typical usage, from October 1.
That means there may be a very small increase to the cost. The price will also be different if you’re not one of the 28million on a tariff that’s subject to the price cap.
The equation you need to work out how much a device is costing you to run is: Cost = power (kilowatt) × time (hour) × cost of 1 kWh (pence).
