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OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

ARIES

March 21 to April 20

You can speak from the heart and start to negotiate a fairer deal, as your chart highlights parts of yourself you usually try to hide – especially from a partner, or a family.

Venus embraces new horizons and letting love be different is suddenly easier.

Answers and pictures in threes can be your Jupiter luck-link.

Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

With a strong blend of common sense and genius in your chart, you’re ready to run more risks and stretch skills towards new goals.

The perfect opportunities for this may have been in your life for a while, but today you claim them.

If you’re single, Venus is linking you to a Libra with such a fascinating life story.

GEMINI

Moon gifts link to reinventing yourself in creative and unexpected ways.

So this is a great moment to pick up any diet or exercise schedule again, or review a set of style choices.

You have a whole new level of inner determination. Financially you’re a Jupiter box of tricks, full of surprises.

A word-based contest is yours to win.

CANCER

June 22 to July 22

You know whose opinions you value most – and this is the person to talk to first today about a family dream.

Also listen to that insistent voice in your own head that grows louder.

Your success instincts are so sharp and clear right now.

Love confidence links to setting aside pretence and showcasing vulnerability.

Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

LEO

July 23 to August 23

Your chart combines the heat of passion with cool mind power – this makes for a fascinating day.

If feelings have felt too unsafe to handle, you can cope well with this now, and take the fast track on an exciting “W” journey.

Writing, reading and thinking in more authentic ways, can help you scoop a career prize.

Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Approaching someone whose experience you admire can be the final piece in a career puzzle.

So ask that question again, and be ready to act on the answer this time.

Believing in your ability is key to overcoming barriers.

In love terms, never doubt you have what it takes to succeed with a hard-to-handle heart.

Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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Love-wise, expecting more doesn’t mean giving less[/caption]

LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

Your communication style is changing as energy planets support you.

This frees you to firm up a date for a future contract or connection, and to start to break free from a stalemate.

Love-wise, great matches don’t just think, but also act, alike.

So do reconsider someone who wears similar colours and styles to you.

Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

The Jupiter effect is strong in your chart, making you zodiac leader in terms of potential.

Best of all, deep feelings on indefinite hold can unlock and flow freely again.

Work bonds are back in co-operative mode, and you can gently unpick a series of family or friendship knots.

Luck asks for a change of seating.

Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

You’re a natural supporter of, and believer in, other people – and today you find caring ways to get everyone back in harmony.

You are instantly across the details in any kind of deal, and identify any mistakes.

Don’t let anyone pressure you in this process.

Love-wise, expecting more doesn’t mean giving less.

Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

Venus’ advice: However tempted you are to share secrets, hold off until you choose the right moment and the right person.

Your chart is a good mix of positive thinking and planning – and this can silence negative voices.

Trying out a key speech or message on yourself first can reveal any double meanings.

Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

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Single? The One offers you a small cash loan[/caption]

AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

You’ve got an edge at work and in money affairs, thanks to Jupiter’s unique ability to master big ideas faster than anyone else.

But it’s important to trust your own thoughts, too.

Passion has a lighter touch than usual – a funny TV show, a cheeky emoji or an infectious laugh can all lead to new love.

Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

PISCES

February 19 to March 20

With a moon and Venus pairing boosting your emotional strength, you can resist selling out and insist on the space you need for projects.

This can include a love switch – or romantic reset.

The moment you take the love-lead, a partner will be only too ready to follow.

Single? The One offers you a small cash loan.

Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions

Budget riddle

TODAY will see the most significant Budget in years and potentially the most damaging.

Rachel Reeves must ensure it isn’t, regardless of her desperation for funds.

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Rachel Reeves must ensure today’s Budget isn’t the most damaging in years regardless of her desperation for funds[/caption]

Since before the election she has vowed not to hammer “working people”.

Nothing could do so more instantly than ending the 14-year fuel duty freeze won for Britain by The Sun’s Keep It Down campaign. It would fleece every driver of about £4 each time they fill up.

Britain is united in opposition to that, a clamour the Chancellor would be crazy to defy. But, that aside, there will be plenty more tax rises.

Our overall burden was already at a shameful 70-year peak under the last Government. Labour made hay with that. Yet here they are, choosing to raise it further while blaming the Tories.

Labour claim this Budget will “fix the foundations” of a crumbling country. So it is baffling to see the NHS once again poised for another massive cash injection NOT tied to the reforms Health Secretary Wes Streeting says are ­vital for any new money to have an effect.

The Tories raised NHS funding to unprecedented levels. It is not the answer. It locks us into higher taxes forever.

How will a high-tax, high-regulation, low-productivity Britain ever double its growth, as Keir Starmer says he wants?

Quite the puzzle, which we hope Ms Reeves is ready to solve.

UN’s disgrace

NO ONE wants more suffering in Gaza. Aid must continue to flow in.

But how can our Government, or any UN member, seriously blame Israel for its rage over the discredited UNRWA agency? It largely appears indistinguishable from Hamas.

Some of its staff joined the October 7 terrorists. Others celebrated those racist murders, rapes and kidnappings. UNRWA “teachers” moulded generations of Gazan kids into Jew-hating killers.

Foreign Office Minister Anneliese Dodds insists Israel must let UNRWA carry on in Gaza. Why should it?

Yes, Israel needs concrete plans to keep food and medicine coming in.

But UNRWA’s days in Gaza should surely be over.

Our islands

SINCE 1982 Argentina has known Britain would never give up the Falklands. Suddenly, though, it has hope.

Why? Because Labour handed our Chagos Islands to Mauritius — a country, like Argentina, with no valid claim. We are even paying them for the privilege.

Our Government naively believed it would earn us “soft power” globally.

It made us a laughing stock. And Argentina’s leader Javier Milei now ­fancies he could work a similar deal.

Labour has vowed to stand by our Falkland Islanders unflinchingly. Good.

PM, tell Milei directly: No. No. No.

RACHEL Reeves will be grilled in a special Budget edition of The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots show today.

Our Political Editor Harry Cole will put the Chancellor on the spot shortly after she’s finished delivering her crucial address in the House of Commons.

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Rachel Reeves will be grilled in a special Budget edition of The Sun’s Never Mind The Ballots[/caption]

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Harry Cole will put the Chancellor on the spot after she’s finished delivering her crucial address[/caption]

It will be available to watch on thesun.co.uk, YouTube and Sun social channels.

Topics will include her decision on whether to spare motorists a fuel duty rise, and the expected eye-watering tax rises she will impose.

Since its launch earlier this year, NMTB has cemented its place at the heart of British politics.

During the General Election campaign The Sun was the only print publisher to host back-to-back grillings of Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer.

Footage from The Election Showdown has been viewed over 15 million times.

NMTB has also featured interviews with ex-PMs Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, as well as senior politicians Nigel Farage, James Cleverly, Wes Streeting, Steve Reed and Bridget Phillipson.

TEMPLEGATE tackles Wednesday’s action hungro for winners.

Back a horse by clicking their odds.

COLLUSION (3.38 Nottingham, nap)

James Tate’s three-year-old looked a certain future winner when going down in a tight finish on handicap debut at Yarmouth earlier this month. That was a promising effort after eight months off and he’s back in similar soft conditions off the same handicap mark.

NEVENDON (3.20 Fakenham, nb)

Was a game winner over fences two runs ago before switching to the level for a close second at Wolver nine days ago. He has more to offer twig-hopping and can strike again.

FIREBLADE (2.38 Nottingham, treble)

He was beaten just a neck at Ascot last time in what looked a stronger race than this. He can go one better for John Gosden today.

ROCKIT TOMMY (7.00 Kempton)

Sounds good for the Lucky 15. He won here two runs ago and went close again last time out.

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A QUALITY Street product sold by a popular retailer has been urgently recalled over a mistake that could cause injury.

Safety officials have issued an urgent warning, fearing that people might mistake the chocolate look-alike products for the real thing.

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Quality Street Sweet Glass Baubles have been recalled[/caption]

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Safety officials fear that people may mistake them for chocolate[/caption]

John Lewis has recalled its latest Quality Street Sweet Glass Baubles due to their striking resemblance to the actual chocolates.

Officials have warned that people risk being left with cuts to their mouth or hand if they try to take a bit of the bauble.

The Christmas baubles were sold at John Lewis from September 1 to October 17.

The Office for Product Safety & Standards warned: “The products present a risk of cuts or injuries as they may be mistaken with real chocolates.

“If the glass baubles are bitten or swallowed the user could receive lacerations to the mouth or hands.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Food Imitations (Safety)Regulations 1989 or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”

They added: “Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return the item to a John Lewis & Partners store for a full refund.”

Shoppers who need further assistance should contact the” John Lewis Customer Service team at 03456 049 049 (09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday)”.

The affected products are the Various colours of glass baubles in Fudge, Coffee Crème, The Purple One, The Green Triangle, Caramel Swirl and Strawberry Delight designs.

It follows a soup recalled from a UK supermarket over fears it contained shards of metal.

A batch of butternut squash soup has been declared “unsafe to eat” due to possible contamination, the food safety watchdog and supermarket have warned.

Marks & Spencer urged anyone who bought its own brand of soup to return it for a full refund.

The recall covers soups with a use-by date of 6.10.2024 and barcode 0041142.

“The product may contain pieces of metal making it unsafe to eat,” the Food Standard Agency (FSA) said.

Recall notices are on display in shops and online.

An M&S spokesperson said: “Please do not consume this product.

“Any customers in procession can return it to their nearest store where a full refund will be given.

“No other M&S products are affected.

“We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.”

For more information, you can call M&S on 03330148555.

It comes after an urgent “avoid” was issued for 66 “contaminated” dips sandwiches and wraps which could pose a lethal threat.

And Asda has urgently recalled a popular chicken product over health risk fears.

DRAGON’S Den star Sara Davies has spoken of her fear of type 2 diabetes after being told she is ‘high risk’.

The 40-year-old said she was “borderline” early-onset diabetic after having a blood test last year, but has since taken action.

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Early-onset diabetes is a term for diabetes that occurs in people under the age of 40.

Type 2 diabetes happens when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or cells don’t react to insulin. 

This causes glucose (sugar) to build up in the blood instead of being used for energy.

Being overweight or obese, especially around the waist, can make the body resistant to insulin. 

Businesswoman Sara told Prima: “I had gestational diabetes in both my pregnancies, which meant that I’m at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes in later life.”

The owner of arts and crafts supply company Crafter’s Companion dropped three dress sizes last year by “cutting out sugar”, chocolate, cake and fruit and fruit juice and cutting down her alcohol intake.

She had initially lost weight when she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, when she was “on top” of being at a “higher risk of type two diabetes in later life”.

Sara, who was eliminated in week eight of the 19th series of the BBC dancing show, said: “I was running a lot and eating well, all because I was in a routine, so I got in great shape.”

But since the show ended she saw weight creep back on and her glucose levels went back up.

After Strictly finished the star “lost the routine and motivation” and went “back downhill”.

“I saw the weight pile back on, which for me is a problem,” Sara said.

“I need to get my BMI comfortably under 30 to be healthy.”

Every year on her birthday, Sara gets her HbA1C checked, saying: “This tells me how close my blood sugar levels are to early-onset diabetes.

“And last year, my HbA1C was right on the borderline.”

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The 40-year-old credits her major weight loss to running and cutting out sugar[/caption]

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After Strictly finished the star ‘lost the routine and motivation’ and went ‘back downhill’[/caption]

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Sarah had gestational diabetes in both pregnancies, which put her at higher risk of type 2 diabetes[/caption]

According to Diabetes UK, an HbA1c measures your “average blood glucose levels for the last two to three months”.

If it is in the higher end then a person can develop diabetes-related issues in their eyes and feet.

Healthcare professionals can advise patients who could be edging towards pre-diabetes on how to change their lifestyle, and keep glucose in target levels, the charity said.

According to Diabetes UK, the nine most common warning signs of the condition include:

1. Tiredness
2. Peeing more often 
3. Frequent thirst
4. Itchy skin 
5. Blurred vision 
6. Slow healing of cuts and wounds
7. Tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet
8.  Patches of darker skin
9. Itching and yeast infections

‘Cutting sugar’

Sarah went on to describe herself as a “yo-yo dieter” and explained she had thought about losing weight before joining Dragon’s Den in 2019 – but then decided she was “happy with how I look”.

Sarah added: “I’m a big personality and I’m no different when I’m three dress sizes smaller – it really doesn’t bother me at all.

“What does bother me is the health side of it.”

She went from a size 16 to a size 12 and said that people want a “magic bullet” for weight loss, but pointed to “lifestyle changes” being better.

The full interview with Davies is available in the December 2024 issue of Prima, which is now on sale.

Early-onset diabetes on the rise

Globally, the International Diabetes Federation estimates more than 75million people aged 20-39 live with type 2 diabetes.

In 2021-22, there were 139,255 people under 40 with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales, which is 4.8 per cent of all type 2 diabetes cases under 80.

This is an 18.7 per cent increase since 2017-18, which is steeper than the 11.3 per cent increase for those aged 40–79.

Between 2016-17 and 2022-23, the number of people under 40 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK increased by 40 per cent. 

This is a faster rate of increase than among people over 40. 

WITH Bonfire Night and the Hindu Diwali festival of lights upon us, the skies will be bursting with fireworks – which is not great news for pets.

But there are steps you can take to help soothe their anxiety.

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Fireworks can cause anxiety in pets – but here’s how you can help them[/caption]

Animal expert Loni Loftus, director of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians, says it is vital that all pets are prepared for fireworks – not just those that have shown fearful behaviours.

She explains: “Pet owners must prepare, not least as animals’ stress can increase with repeated exposure.”

One option is a pet-calming app such as Zoundz, which is offering a free 14-day trial – and readers can save on an annual subscription with code zjblzdz at zoundzforpets.com.

Below, Loni shares her top tips to stop animals getting a fright over fireworks season.

PHEROMONE SPRAYS

THESE sprays are designed to replicate pheromones – which are chemicals that humans and animals release when they communicate.

They can enhance calmness, especially when combined with other measures.

Loni says: “Animals respond to pheromones in really different ways, but it’s definitely worth trying them, as it may make your pet feel safer and calmer.

“They’ve been formulated for diffusers and sprays that you can use around your home.

“The trick is to make sure you choose one that is appropriate for your species.”

BODY LANGUAGE

LONI recommends owners do all they can to create a relaxed atmosphere, including acting relaxed yourself.

She says: “Your body language makes a big difference.

“Avoid being stressed because animals will be pick up on that.

“They need a calm person to reassure them.

“Offering play and food can create a positive association between the sounds outside and having fun.

“Don’t leave your pet alone during the night.

“Your presence provides comfort and reassurance.”

VISIT THE VET

A TRIP to the vet could be the first step in helping to cure your pet’s fear of loud noises – but don’t wait until your pet is already distressed.

Loni explains: “Sensitivity to sound can be related to certain medical conditions, so it’s wise to check they are fully healthy.

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Visit the vet before fireworks season to get help[/caption]

“If needed, your vet can refer to an accredited clinical animal behaviourist, who will work through treatments to reduce those fears.

“You don’t want them increasing year on year.”

ADD IN OTHER SOUNDS

SOMETIMES, insulation isn’t enough to block out the sound of the bangs.

If this is the case, owners can add other noises to mask the fireworks and help animals feel more settled.

Loni says: “People sometimes turn up the TV, but this all depends on what programmes are on.

“Steer clear of noises that are just as distressing.

“Apps such as Zoundz could be useful – they play calming sounds tailored to the requirements of different species.”

Zoundz, for managing pet anxiety, is currently offering a 14-day free trial ahead of bonfire night.

CREATE A SAFE SPACE

MAKING your house as safe a haven as possible is important.

So ensure windows and doors are locked on the night and that curtains are drawn.

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Making your home safe for your pet is so important[/caption]

Loni says: “Create a quiet, comfortable space for your dog or cat, such as a crate or bed area that can be covered to mask sounds from outside.

“Add blankets, as animals burrow when scared. Fill it with toys, food and water.

“Get them used to this environment – don’t surprise them with it on the night.”

MARTIN Lewis has revealed how to get hold of £310 worth of beauty items from M&S for just £85.

Speaking on the Martin Lewis Money Show, the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com explained how Brits could nab the incredible bargain.

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Martin Lewis alerted viewers to an incredible deal from M&S[/caption]

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The items are worth £310 in total but Martin explained how you can get it for just £85[/caption]

The festive season is just around the corner and can leave a big dent in budgets.

But there are also opportunities to bag some cracking deals if you shop at the right time and place.

Martin told viewers that the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar provided the perfect opportunity to snap up a bargain.

The money whizz said that it was made up of 25 items that would separately cost £310.

But Martin has done his research to find out that you could get the box for a total of £85 in outlay.

Shoppers must first spend at least £35 on full priced M&S clothing, beauty or homeware.

Then you can secure the calendar for £50.

Martin says that the eagerly awaited calendar is a source of multiple gifts after being divided up.

But he warned viewers that the incredible calendar may sell out quickly due to high demand.

It comes as M&S shoppers rushed to buy a £15 box of chocolates which comes with a unique festive surprise.

The fancy supermarket has brought out a gift box with a magical miniature forest inside – and when you shake it, it snows.

To find your nearest M&S store, you can go to its website and use the store finder tool.

What else is M&S selling this Christmas?

M&S festive food is always the centre of excitement at Christmas time, with shoppers splashing that little bit extra to mark the occasion.

The Sun tried all 450 new items in the M&S huge Christmas range, including a turkey feast lasagne and hot honey brie.

We rated the Xmas dinner dip the top of our list this year – it features bacon bits, turkey, cranberry and even stuffing and is delicious to eat with bread or crisps.

Booze lovers will also be pleased to see the original snow globe gin liqueur back on shelves this year after it was slashed from last year’s range.

In previous years M&S have had to install an alcohol buying limit because of the massive demand.

Shoppers can also buy 75cl bottles of cocktail drinks on sale at the moment for just £5.50, which come in flavours Christmas Cosmo, Christmas Colada and Christmas on the Beach.

The new white mulled wine is also £6 and offers another twist on a winter favourite, with pear, vanilla and mulled spice flavours.

Katie Price has had another blow as the price of her Mucky Mansion has been cut for the second time.

In previous interviews, the former I’m A Celebrity star bragged that the dilapidated house was worth £2million.

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Katie Price has been hit by a fresh blow with the Mucky Mansion[/caption]

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The price has been cut on the dilapidated property for a second time[/caption]

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The sprawling house boasts nine bedrooms and four bathrooms[/caption]

Previously, The Sun exclusively revealed that the property was snapped up just a week after being placed on the market in August.

Katie, 46, was previously forced out of the run-down house after it was repossessed.

This was after she failed to meet payments for two mortgages on the sprawling pad.

After multiple sales fell through, the mansion is now back on the market for a third time.

It was previously on sale for £1.5million, however the former Loose Women star will not see a penny of the proceeds.

Now, another estate agent has listed the mansion for £1.35million, a full £150K less than the last asking price.

As such, the property is being marketed for £650K less than the first price that was listed.

According to the website the house boasts nine bedrooms and four bathrooms, but is in need of “overall refurbishment”.

A spokesperson for Katie previously insisted: “The sale of the house isn’t Kate’s responsibility, she has no involvement in the sale, so therefore nothing to do with her.”

This comes after she Katie previously sparked rumours she’d become a mum again.

The former Eurovision hopeful previously shared a photo cuddling a newborn boy over the weekend.

She uploaded a snap of two tiny babies to Instagram as she declared: “my twins have arrived.”

The Sun learned the cherubs are, in fact, hyper-realistic reborn dolls, which come with a wide price range from £300 to a whopping £20,000.

A source close to Katie said: “She’s posing with two dolls. These ones are known as reborn dolls and, while they look incredibly lifelike, they’re not real.

“She’s doing it to get people interested in her IVF journey, which she’s made a TV show about for Channel 4. It’s out next year.

“It’s also part of her preparations for a future pregnancy, as she hopes to successfully welcome twins via a surrogate.”

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Katie was previously forced out of the property amid her bankruptcy problems[/caption]

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Katie previously sparked rumours that she became a mother again[/caption]

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But a source close to Katie insisted she was posing with lifelike dolls[/caption]

A SPORTING fan has revealed supporters have been getting Ruben Amorim’s name wrong.

The Sporting boss has been thrust into the spotlight after emerging as Manchester United’s No1 target to replace Erik ten Hag.

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Man Utd are hot on the heels of Ruben Amorim[/caption]

Amorim is well known in his native Portugal after winning two league titles in four years.

His most recent success came last season which led to speculation he could join Liverpool or West Ham.

However he now looks destined for Man Utd and could be in the hotseat for Sunday’s clash against Chelsea.

But it appears many have been saying Amorim’s name incorrectly when discussing his possible switch to Old Trafford.

A Sporting fan spoke to SunSport ahead of their cup game against Nacional on Tuesday night and demonstrated how it should be pronounced.

Instead of Ru-ben A-mo-rim, he pronounced the name as “Hoo-ben Am-mo-reem”.

Fans better learn quickly as Amorim could be announced as Ten Hag’s successor soon, with Man Utd reportedly willing to trigger his £8.3million release clause.

Sporting acknowledged Man Utd have been in contact and even confirmed the official approach with a letter to the Portuguese stock exchange.

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But they did not confirm whether they have accepted United’s advances.

Amorim himself gave little away when quizzed on a possible move after the Nacional game.

He refused to confirm if it was his last game as Sporting boss, and told reporters: “Manchester United is interested. But it’s my choice. Until everything is decided, we won’t be making any noise.

“I have nothing useful to say. I will take on whatever I want to do, as I have always done.

“I’m not going to talk about my contract, it’s a matter between me and Sporting. All the clauses that exist in a contract are included by the employer and the employee. What I can say is that the statement contains all the necessary information.

“I can’t promise anything. What I know is that I will be at training tomorrow and I will prepare for the game against Estrela da Amadora (on Friday).

“We have to wait a little bit more to explain everything I need to explain, then it will be very clear.

“It is my decision, I will tell everything to so we have to wait.”