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Eric Cantona could be set for a sensational return to Manchester United.

United legend Cantona is one of the most influential figures in the club’s glorious history and the idea of bringing him back in an ambassadorial role is being discussed at Old Trafford.

They already have greats like Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin as ambassadors as United enjoy celebrating their wonderful past and they have been involved on roadshows as well as personal appearances.

Cantona, 53, remains a legendary and incredibly popular figure among the fans and would also bring star-studded appeal.

United, of course, already have a club legend as their manager in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Sir Alex Ferguson attends all the home games and is often seen at the training ground.

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Cantona is often credited as being Ferguson’s greatest ever signing as the Frenchman helped push United to their first Premier League title and spark a glorious new era for the club.

His return even in an ambassadorial role would be a huge lift for the club and a major vote winner for the current club hierarchy as they stay in touch with the glorious past.

Rio postpones honeymoon

Rio Ferdinand has had to postpone his honeymoon because of the coronavirus.

Manchester United legend Ferdinand and new wife Kate Wright married last year but had to put their honeymoon on hold back then because of his TV commitments.

Now they have had to do it again because they were due to fly to Abu Dhabi but they, like thousands of others, cannot fly because of the virus.

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Arsenal go the extra mile

Arsenal couriered dozens of fitness bikes out to their players last Sunday to ensure the first team squad stays fit while at home during the coronavirus crisis.

Sunderland drop ball

Sunderland may have scored an own goal on teenage left back Williams Kokolo.

The Black Cats told the 19-year-old Frenchman in January they would not be renewing his deal but did not expect such big interest in him with Bayern Munich, West Ham, St Gallen, Fulham and Napoli all keen to take him on trial.

Middlesbrough have now signed Kokolo and he is already training with them but will not be able to play for Boro’s first team until the summer.

Lowe and behold

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The coronavirus has delivered some brilliant stories about football coming together from Chelsea, to Crystal Palace and Manchester United offering to help NHS staff and match day staff who might not get paid.

But another really good story which deserves highlighting is Wigan’s Jamal Lowe offering to help Barnet’s youngsters with the club having announced this week that non-playing staff were being made redundant and academy funding would have to be stopped.

Lowe’s wonderful gesture immediately drew praise from the non-league club’s manager Darren Currie who wrote on Twitter: “I don’t know you personally but you have my respect. Jamal Lowe has just offered financial support to our academy in the wake of recent news.”

Ceferin supplies face masks

UEFA president Alexander Ceferin has managed to supply 300,000 face masks for his native Slovenia.

Ceferin told Chinese businessman Jack Ma - founder of Alibaba which is a UEFA sponsor - about a lack of face masks in the country amid the coronavirus crisis.

The Alibaba Foundation donated 300,000 face masks that same day and Ceferin said: "I called my friend Jack Ma, told him we had a problem and to see if he could help. He went into action on the same day."

Sky taking precautions

Sky are taking no chances at their West London studios as they are taking the temperature of all their guests as they arrive.