MANCHESTER UNITED tried to hijack Julio Enciso’s move to Ipswich from Brighton during the January transfer window.

Enciso, 21, swapped the Amex Stadium for Portman Road after completing a loan move that will see him playing for the Tractor Boys until the end of the season.

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According to Versus, however, United targeted the playmaker during the winter market.

The same source claims the Red Devils saw the Paraguay international as a potential replacement for Alejandro Garnacho.

Garnacho has been strongly linked with a move to Napoli this month as he appears to be keen for a new challenge in Naples and manager Antonio Conte has given the green light.

However, Enciso opted for Premier League relegation strugglers Ipswich.

The same report suggests the Paraguayan snubbed Man Utd‘s last-ditch bid in favour of playing regularly for Kieran McKenna’s side.

Enciso said after joining Ipswich: “I am so happy to be here.

“The conversations with the manager have been good. I am very grateful to him and the club for believing in me.

“I can’t wait to get going. I’m a real fighter and I will do my best in every game.”

Enciso joined Brighton from Paraguayan outfit Libertad back in 2022.

The versatile forward has since amassed a total of five goals and six assists in 57 appearances.

The attacking midfielder registered one goal and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions this season.

FORMER Barcelona prodigy Riqui Puig has revealed pictures of his withered leg after suffering a devastating ACL injury.

Puig, who now plays for LA Galaxy, lost a significant amount of muscle in his right leg after undergoing reconstructive surgery last month.

Puig suffered a nasty ACL injury during LA Galaxy’s 1-0 win over Seattle Sonders FC in the Western Conference final in November.

But he played over 30 minutes with a torn ACL and even provided the game-winning assist for Dejan Joveljic’s 85th minute goal.

Scans after the trophy celebrations showed a rupture and surgery was performed in a Barcelona hospital a month later.

The 25-year-old has shared an update on the rehab process of his knee.

Pictures show the midfielder has lost a ton of muscle on his right leg as he works with specialists.

Puig grabbed 37 goal contributions in 36 matches played across all competitions for the LA Galaxy during the 2024 campaign.

He left Barcelona for America as a free agent in 2022 after falling out of favour with former manager Xavi‘s plans.

His exit was a shock for fans after Barca’s legends indicated he was a special talent.

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Back in 2018, one report read: “Lionel Messi quickly realised that after Riqui started going to some training sessions with the first team last season.

“He wanted him at his side and, of course, the kid was happy to have his idol in front of him and on top of that, that he gave him the ball.

“He was not the only one who was astonished.

“Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta – a player whom he has many resemblances towards – were also captivated by his football.”

Despite his promising talent as a teenager, Puig found himself way down the pecking order at the Nou Camp and left in 2022.

Gavi and Pedri are two of the highest-rated young central midfielders in Europe and have continued to prosper.

Meanwhile, Puig is one of the best players in the MLS and is a two-time All-Star.

GOING on holiday with the kids doesn’t have to just be soft play and swimming – especially with this French resort.

The Villages Nature Paris is “completely different” to other child-friendly hotels according to one travel mum who even compared the water park to being “in Bali“.

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The Villages Nature Paris, part of Center Parcs, is 35 minutes away from the French capital which can be reached from the UK in two hours.

Translated to ‘nature village’, the hotel is found in amongst a forest across 544-acres with lots of holiday apartments and cottages looking over the lake.

While it’s family friendly and has the classic kids club, one traveller has insisted Villages Nature Paris is like nothing she’s ever seen before.

Charlotte Burgoyne who runs the littlevoyageurs account documented her stay calling it the “perfect stop” for anyone visiting France.

Charlotte said that while she’s usually “pro boutique” and anti-family hotels, she “loved” it.

For the kids, the hotel offers activities like a trips around the farm, gaming, cinema and silent disco, and even glow in the dark climbing walls.

At an added cost, there’s a safari around the nature reserve, pony rides and cooking classes.

For the adults, there’s a spa, sauna, pedal boats and an introduction to wine tasting.

One of the most impressive parts of the hotel is the water park which looks like it’s in the tropics thanks to the lagoon-style pool and lazy river.

In the centre is the ‘Water Tree’, a platform with slides, a flume, and a bucket that pours 900 litres of water onto the swimmers.

You won’t get cold – it remains a balmy 30C all year round

One guest on TripAdvisor went as far to say they “preferred it to Disneyland”.

The hotel is in the perfect location for anyone wanting to pop over to Disneyland Paris as it’s a ten minutes drive away and costs €2.50 (£2.11) on the bus.

Every type of apartment or cottage comes with a kitchen as it’s all self-catering.

If you’d rather not cook while on holiday, there are seven bars and restaurants there too including a classic French crêperie.

Rooms start at €160 (£135.26) per night for the premium apartment which sleeps two.

If you fancy having a go at the activities without staying at the hotel, then they also offer a day ticket from €38 (£32.18).

The day ticket price includes access to the water park, farm, playgrounds and forest.

If you want to go to Disneyland Paris, here is how to do an adults-only trip there.

And here is the new show launching at Disneyland Paris this year.

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AMAZON offers several different subscription services, and for bookworms who struggle to sit down and read, Audible is the go-to choice.

But before you sign up, you might be wondering how Audible works – this explainer covers it all.

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Audible was founded in 1995 to provide a better way to listen to books while on the go.

Initially, the company released a digital audio player that allowed you to download your audiobooks directly to the device and bring them with you.

It wasn’t until 2003 that we began to see Audible more widely available when a deal was signed with Apple, allowing us to access audiobooks from iTunes.

Just five years later, Amazon purchased Audible for $300 million in January 2008.

If Amazon was willing to splash the cash, Audible must have been doing something right to grab the retail giant’s attention.

What is Audible?

Audible is a popular streaming platform that offers a vast selection of audiobooks, podcasts, and original audio shows.

Think Prime Video but for all of your favourite audiobooks.

You sign up for a membership plan that offers you credits each month, which you then use to buy books.

It’s a convenient way to listen to books or podcasts on the go, from your smartphone, tablet, or even computer if you prefer to listen to stories over music.

Audible is especially useful if you’ve been wanting to catch up on your favourite books but haven’t had the time to read them.

How does Audible work?

Audible lets you enjoy thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and audio shows from every genre.

With a membership, you’ll also get unlimited access to the Plus Catalogue and you’ll receive one new title every month.

Some of the platform’s most popular titles include We Solve Murders, Atomic Habits, and timeless classics such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Members can also access an array of free titles, or purchase additional audiobooks of their choice.

With Audible, you can choose to buy each audiobook individually or set up a subscription that includes several titles per month and can be purchased using credits.

How much does Audible cost?

Audible comes as a separate membership to subscriptions such as Amazon Prime, so even if you’re a Prime member, you’ll still need to add this one to your monthly outgoings.

However, the subscription is not costly — it’s only £7.99 a month.

Promotions like Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday often offer great discounts across all of Amazon’s services, so keep an eye out.

Books, on the other hand, have individual pricing if you’ve already used your monthly token, and that can vary.

What is Audible Premium Plus?

If you love to listen to new releases and bestsellers and enjoy snapping up exclusive discounts, then an Audible Premium Plus plan could be the perfect subscription for you.

With a premium subscription, members can choose a plan with more credits, plus you’ll get exclusive sales and discounts on purchased titles.

If you opt for a monthly plan, you can get two credits per month, plus all of the additional Premium Plus benefits for £14.99.

For those who pick an annual Premium Plus plan, there are two options to choose from.

You can sign up for an Audible Premium Plus Annual plan that bags you 12 credits per year for £69.99.

Or for those who need more credits, the £109.99 Audible Premium Plus Annual plan secures you 24 credits.

Do you pay for every book you listen to on Audible?

The Audible service isn’t quite as straightforward as you’d expect.

It’s not as simple as signing up, and then you have access to thousands of titles.

What actually happens is you receive a free token every month you’re subscribed, which you can then use to purchase the titles you’re after.

Of course, if you’re getting through the books at a record pace, you can always buy more, but that will cost you.

Are books free to read on Audible?

Some books are free to read on Audible.

The benefits of an Audible subscription also include access to the Unlimited Listening Plus Catalogue, which contains thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts, and select audiobooks.

If you’re a slightly more old-fashioned book lover with a Kindle and prefer the feel of actually reading and turning pages, you can get one month of Kindle Unlimited for free, so now is a great time to get those reading glasses fixed.

For those looking to purchase a new title, there are currently hundreds of audiobooks that have been slashed by an impressive 80%.

Is Audible free with Amazon Prime?

No, unfortunately, Audible requires a separate subscription, which may sting a little if you’re already an Amazon Prime member.

However, when you consider all the extras you’re already getting with that subscription, it’s still worth keeping.

What devices can I use Audible on?

Members can use Android, iOS, and Kindle devices when using Audible.

However, it’s worth noting that Audible only works on select Kindle devices that support audio.

If you’ve yet to get your hands on a Kindle, there are plenty of discounts and deals up for grabs – you just have to know where to find them.

Luckily for shoppers, we’re on hand to help.

If you’re in the market for a new Kindle, you can shop a variety of models at retailers such as Amazon, Argos, and Currys.

Visit our Amazon Kindle Unlimited deals guide to find out more.

How to return a book on Audible?

The return policy allows active Audible Premium Plus members to return titles purchased in error using a credit, but you’ll have to use the Audible site to do so.

You must also make sure the return is within 365 days of the purchase date. 

Members can make a return on either the mobile web or a desktop.

All you have to do is visit your account page, select purchase history, and next to the title you want to return, select ‘Return this title’.

After confirming your return, one credit will be added back to your account.

Can you listen to Audible offline?

According to the official Audible website, you can listen offline, however, this can only be done on select devices.

For example, you can download audiobooks from the Audible app to listen to without an internet connection.

Alternatively, you can use an Apple Watch to access Audible offline.

Check out Audible’s download titles page to find out more.

Do I keep my audiobooks if I cancel Audible?

If you’ve decided that you’re not using Audible as much as you’d hoped, you can cancel your membership.

Once you end your membership, you’ll still have access to any audiobooks bought with credits or cash.

Even without a membership, you can listen to any purchased audiobooks within your library.

However, you will lose access to any downloaded titles that are included in the Plus Catalogue.

It may be worth checking out our how to cancel Audible guide to make sure you don’t get any unwanted charges once you’re done with the service.

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THIS boy was given a second chance at life by his sister, who fought through sepsis to help him survive.

Three-year-old James Gillespie, the youngest of six children, was rushed to hospital on Christmas Eve 2020.

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He had suffered several unresolved infections that started with a high temperature.

James subsequently stopped eating, was hardly drinking, and was crying and sleeping often.

His GP said he had an infection, and he was treated with different antibiotics over a period of five weeks.

This continued until a few days before Christmas Eve, when his condition worsened, and lymph nodes in his groin, head and tummy descended.

Doctors wanted to run some blood tests, but when mum Annie-Marie went to book them, she was told there would be a two-week wait.

On December 24, the 47-year-old collected the relevant paperwork and took it upon herself to get the tests done at her local hospital.

James was getting more poorly by the minute, and paracetamol wasn’t helping.

The family, from Alpington, Norfolk, got the results two hours later, and the youngster was immediately sent by ambulance to the paediatric intensive care unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

There, medics discovered James had a rare form of blood cancer called mixed phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL).

It required urgent surgery and intense chemotherapy, and three to four years of ongoing treatment.

And if he hadn’t been brought to the hospital when he was, he wouldn’t have made it through Christmas, Anne-Marie says.

Following surgery on Christmas Day and chemotherapy on Boxing Day, the family received another blow.

James suffered a stroke, meaning he required even more long-term care.

Anne-Marie, a self-employed carer, and her partner David, 45, a self-employed painter and decorator travelled back and forth from Norfolk to juggle looking after James and their five other children.

Anne-Marie then became James’ full-time carer, alongside being her own mother’s carer.

Just when things were looking especially bleak, James’ sister Faith offered a glimmer of hope.

At just 15 years old, she bravely volunteered to become a bone marrow donor for her little brother.

But the family were devastated when Faith developed sepsis following the operation, during which she had two litres of bone marrow extracted from the bottom of her back.

Within a few hours, James was on full life support as his organs began to fail

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The now-18-year-old spent eight days in hospital recovering, and she was confined to her bed for weeks afterwards.

Anne-Marie said: “I was absolutely in shock when James fell ill, how your life can change at a snap of your fingers.

“Not in a million years would I have thought James would have leukaemia and how our beautiful family’s life would change.

“We are absolutely devastated and it’s extremely hard for the other five children to accept, but we have all become stronger and closer as a family too.”

Despite being “extremely weak”, Faith fought through sepsis to offer James a second chance at life.

For 18 precious months, James knew the joys of remission, thanks to his sister’s incredible gift.

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“Faith was only 15 and she really wanted to be part of James’ journey,” Annie-Marie said.

“Unfortunately after a four-and-half hour operation to take the bone marrow from the bottom of her back and weeks of recovery, Faith became unwell.

“David brought her back to hospital just in time, as sepsis had started and she spent another eight days in hospital.

“She was in bed and extremely weak for a few weeks.”

Faith eventually returned to school and went straight into her GCSE exams.

“She did her best with everything going on around her, and it was a massive strain on her mental health at such a young age,” her mum said.

“Faith is now 18 and has just completed her first year apprenticeship at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital and is looking forward to furthering her nursing career.”

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After six rounds of chemotherapy, James’ only chance was to find a bone marrow donor that was an exact match for his own.

Thankfully, his transplant worked for two years and seven months.

But a few years later, at the age of three, leukaemia reared its head once more.

James was plunged straight back into chemotherapy in October 2023.

Despite his condition being rare and difficult for specialists to diagnose, medical research has moved on.

Doctors put James forward for a high-risk cord transplant, but the family are awaiting further information.

The tot has also been involved in whole genome sequencing (WGS), which is a genetic test that enables experts to discover if there are genes associated with the cancer diagnosis.

It can also provide prognostic information to identify potential new genetic targets and treatments.

James is one of 11 patients involved in a project to help get these results in 48 hours.

This can then influence treatment and potentially improve survival rates.

Anne-Marie said: “At the beginning, a 100 per cent bone marrow match is what doctors thought was the best form of treatment and this did work for two years and seven months.

“Then, unfortunately, on September 30, James relapsed.

“Research has moved on since his diagnosis, and doctors now know that James’ type of cancer could be treated with a cord transplant.

“We are still waiting to hear whether James will be well enough to have this, since on October 6, while under anaesthetic for a routine lumbar punch, James got sick and his lung collapsed, leaving only half of his right lung working.

“Within a few hours, James was on full life support as his organs began to fail.

“He was suffering from sepsis and he remained on life support for two weeks.”

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Now James is in recovery, and has managed to sit up in his bed.

“The strength of James absolutely astonishes us all here, especially the doctors and nurses,” David said.

“After three weeks in PICU on life support, James wanted to get out of bed and proved to us he could.

“Thank you God for hearing our prayers everyday and giving James the strength to fight through this.

“He is truly an amazing little boy.

“James still has a very long way to go but this is an amazing step forward.”

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DAVID MOYES has added a former Liverpool star to his staff at Everton.

The Scottish manager grabbed his first win since returning to the club on the weekend against Tottenham.

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Moyes, 61, has now been buoyed by the addition of Charlie Adam to his coaching staff.

He will be working with the team to improve the set-piece situations.

Adam, 39, worked with Moyes at West Ham and will join up with the likes of coaches Billy McKinlay and Leighton Baines.

The retired midfielder made his name at Blackpool when he was hailed as having a £10million left foot by Sir Alex Ferguson.

In 2011, the legendary manager said: “We just couldn’t handle Charlie Adam’s free-kicks and corners.

“We were all over the place. His corner kicks are worth £10million in themselves.

“The boy is an incredible striker of the ball.”

His impressive performances at Bloomfield Road earned him a switch to Everton’s arch-rivals Liverpool in 2011.

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Moyes has also added another former Hammers coach Alan Irvine to his coaching staff.

He said: “I’m delighted to have been able to add Alan and Charlie to our coaching staff.

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“Obviously, Alan is somebody who I have known for a very long time and have tremendous respect for.

“His knowledge of the game, as well as his understanding of what is required at Everton – a club that means a lot to both of us – will be invaluable.

“Charlie is someone I have had several chats with since rejoining the club.

“He will be helping with set-piece situations, an area he excelled in as a player and one I believe he can really help us with now as a coach.

“The two of them, along with Billy McKinlay and Leighton Baines, give us a really strong coaching foundation as we look to make positive strides forward.”

Adam was recently working as a manager at Fleetwood Town.

However, he was sacked by the League Two side after less than one year in charge.

During his time at Liverpool, he helped the club win the League Cup in 2012.

But his time at Anfield would end after the trophy as he joined Stoke City.

Elsewhere, Liverpool also have an Everton legend on their coaching staff.

John Heitinga switched to the Red side of the city last year as he was made an assistant coach to Arne Slot.

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