Berkshire Operating Earnings Rise on Insurance Strength
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Manchester United complete £72m transfer of striker Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund has joined Manchester United for a fee rising to £72m and said he believes he can achieve “great things” at Old Trafford. The Denmark centre-forward, who has signed from Atalanta as Erik ten Hag’s summer search for a striker has ended, said a dream had come true as he joined the club he supported since childhood. He has signed a five-year contract – United have the option to extend it by a further year – and was unveiled on the Old Trafford pitch before their pre-season friendly against Lens. The 20-year-old scored nine goals in Serie A last season and was described as a “truly exceptional talent” by United’s director of football, John Murtough. Paris Saint-Germain also bid for Hojlund this summer but United landed Ten Hag’s top attacking target, who they had tracked since his days at FC Copenhagen. Hojlund said: “It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy, and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player. I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me. It is still early in my career, but I know that I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players. “Once I had spoken to the manager, I knew that this environment would be perfect for my development; I am relishing the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the world. Under his guidance and support I know that I am capable of achieving great things together with my new teammates at this special club.” Hojlund, who is recovering from a minor injury, will not be fully fit for a few weeks, though he is back in training. United targeted Hojlund while choosing not to bid for Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen this summer and are excited by the potential of the former Sturm Graz player, who has six goals in as many caps for Denmark. Murtough added: “Rasmus is a truly exceptional talent; he possesses technical and physical attributes which rank him amongst the best players in the world for his age group. Working under Erik ten Hag and his coaches will provide Rasmus with the perfect development platform; everyone across the club will ensure that he is given the time and all the support required to reach his immense potential “Throughout the summer we have acted quickly and decisively to secure our primary targets early in the transfer window. This will ensure that Erik and his coaches have the best opportunity to prepare the squad to push for further success in the exciting campaign ahead.” Hojlund becomes United’s third summer signing, after Mason Mount and Andre Onana and takes Ten Hag’s spending in this window to around £170m. Read More Manchester City sign second most expensive central defender in history Man United join Romeo Lavia chase as midfield transfers look set to shape the market A new era for old empires? How a summer of rebuilding could change the Premier League On This Day in 2019: Harry Maguire joins Manchester United Man Utd vs Lens: Kick-off time and how to watch on TV Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna backed to handle step up to the Championship
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Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by court
The charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro's government.
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West African Countries Agree to Niger Intervention Plan
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Watching Simone Biles this weekend will show how women's gymnastics has changed
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Doug Emhoff Returns to Summer Camp to Amplify Fight On Antisemitism
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Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte fight cancelled after anti-doping test
Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte’s highly anticipated fight has been cancelled after Whyte returned “adverse analytical findings” during a random anti-doping test, according to promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Matchroom said in a statement on Saturday: “Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol. “In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted. Further information on the event will follow.” The fight had been due to take place at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, August 12. More follows Read More How to watch Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz online and on TV tonight What time does Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz start tonight? Conor Benn ‘cleared’ to box in Britain again
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Pope visits Fatima shrine in Portugal; skips key address
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Chelsea in talks over loan exits for Lewis Hall & Cesare Casadei
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'This isn't some random dude with a duffel bag': To catch fentanyl traffickers, feds dig into crypto markets
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Where Josko Gvardiol ranks among most expensive defender transfers ever
How much Josko Gvardiol will cost Manchester City and how his transfer from RB Leipzig compares to the most expensive defenders of all time.
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Russian tanker hit by sea drone near Crimea Bridge
(Reuters) -A sea drone attack damaged a Russian tanker near the strategic bridge linking Russia to the annexed peninsula of
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