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The Portuguese is willing to "fight" over the former Tottenham star if he is forced out of the Bernabeu this summer MANCHESTER UNITED READY TO POUNCE IF MADRID LET BALE LEAVE! Manchester United will be "waiting on the other side" for Gareth Bale if the Wales star is unwanted by Real Madrid, according to manager Jose Mourinho. United face Madrid in Skopje in the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday and the pre-match build-up has been played out against mounting speculation over Bale's future. A report by Spanish publication Don Balon claimed the 28-year-old forward was ready to consider a move to Old Trafford in the event of Madrid attempting to move on a star name to facilitate the signing of Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe. MANCHESTER UNITED LOAN DEFENDER TO CHAMPIONSHIP SIDE LEEDS UNITED Mou rinho does not view this as a likely turn of events but told a pre-match news conference he will have a keen eye on the Madrid teamsheet in the Macedonian capital. ...

The young defender, who made his breakthrough under Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, is to spend the coming season at Elland Road Leeds United have signed Cameron Borthwick-Jackson on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The Championship club have embarked on a major recruitment drive this summer, recruiting the likes of Vurnon Anita, Pontus Jansson and Ouasim Bouy as they prepare for a promotion challenge in 2017-18. REAL MADRID VS MANCHESTER UNITED: EXPECTED LINE UPS KICK-OFF TIME & SUPER CUP PREVIEW Borthwick-Jackson, who has made 14 senior appearances for the Premier League side, becomes Leeds' 11th signing of the summer. The 20-year-old made his breakthrough at Old Trafford under Louis van Gaal, but has struggled to nail down a first-team spot since the Dutchman's departure. Borthwick-Jackson subsequently spent last season on loan at Wolves, though he made only seven appearances. 'Powerful' Pogba to inspire Man Utd title challenge ...

Zinedine Zidane's Champions League-winning side take on the Jose Mourinho's Europa League winners in European football's annual curtain-raiser Real Madrid and Manchester United will get their seasons under way when they face off in the UEFA Super Cup at Macedonia's Philip II Arena on Tuesday. Holders Madrid are appearing in the competition for the second year in succession, having successfully defended their Champions League title, and it is their third appearance in the last four seasons. Manchester United, meanwhile, are making their fourth appearance in the Super Cup after winning last season's Europa League. RONALDO ADMITS: 'I WANT TO GO BACK TO ENGLAND' The two teams have already met this summer, having played a pre-season friendly against each other at the International Champions Cup. That game, which took place in California last month, finished 1-1, but the Red Devils emerged victorious on penalties. Game            ...

RONALDO ADMITS: 'I WANT TO GO BACK TO ENGLAND' Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly told the judge at his tax evasion hearing that he would prefer to move back to England.  Ronaldo who has been prosecuted for alleged 14.7 million Euros worth of tax evasion had said to the judge at the hearing that, "In England, I never had any problems, that's why i want to go back there." Ronaldo said," I always paid my taxes, always. In England and in Spain. I have always paid my taxes." It's official! Neymar the superstar signs for PSG from Barcelona for €222 million! "As you know, I cannot hide anything its rididculous. Forbes magazine prints my earnings its all out in the open." Though the verdict is still yet to come out of the case, Ronaldo has had a change of heart and is willing to come back to England. But would it be wise for Manchester United to get their prodigal son back? Reportedly Ronaldo's contract at Real Madrid...

The Italian has hinted that there is more pressure this time around for his side, but says he thrives in such situations Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed that he thinks the forthcoming campaign will be the “most difficult” of his career. RONALDO ADMITS: 'I WANT TO GO BACK TO ENGLAND' The Blues go into the new season reigning Premier League champions, and the Italian believes that this will only increase the expectation level of him and his team. “For me, it will be the most difficult season of my career,” he said. “I’m sure about that.  “I haven’t a lot of time to explain a lot of these reasons. But I’m sure about this. I have this perception and I hope I’ve made a mistake. “In England, the pressure is high and you have to live with that pressure. In England, the league is strong, the strongest in the world. “You have six teams ready to fight and to win the title. But only one team can win. It won’t be easy. But we are trying to do this.” Press...

The former Manchester United star, who has generated plenty of transfer talk this summer, has made the revelation to the judge at his tax trial Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo told the judge at his tax trial in Spain that he wants to go back to England. The Portugal international stands accused of defrauding authorities out of €14.7 million. He has been in court fighting those charges, with his comments regarding a possible return to England made on July 31. They have just come to light, through  Cadena SER , with the former Manchester United forward seemingly opening the door to a possible second  stint in the Premier League. Hardship for Man Utd Ronaldo said: "In England, I never had these problems, that's why I want to go back there. "I always paid my taxes, always. In England and in Spain. And I always paid. “As you know, I cannot hide anything, it would be ridiculous on my part to do such a thing. I am an open book.  “You don't need t...