The Liverpool defender, 28, is currently at home training on his own as the Premier League has been suspended since March due to the ongoing pandemic.

Levy made the trip to Van Gaal's house in Noordwijk to try and persuade the Dutchman to replace Tim Sherwood shortly after firing him in May 2014 but wanted to keep negotiations under wraps.

The Dutchman was fired after leading United to victory in the FA Cup final which was the first piece of silverware the club had won since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013.

The Star Wars actor, 49, spoke candidly to MailOnline on Friday as he took on a unique work opportunity by working on the collection counter in Argos

Nine-year-old Nandi Bushell, of Ipswich, roared as she slammed the drums to Nirvana's In Bloom. She was seen in the Argos Christmas advert and appeared on The Ellen Show.

PATRICK COLLINS, CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: The great ones in sport leave the deepest memories; such as John McEnroe unfolding a cross-court backhand, for example.

PATRICK COLLINS: In a week of sound and fury, of passionate conviction and vigorous dissent, the voice of Steve Bruce soared out above the din to give his contribution to the Ched Evans saga.

The most depressing words of this young sporting year were spoken by Jimmy Anderson. One of the more discordant sounds of an English summer is the distant drone of him sledging.

PATRICK COLLINS: When his massive contribution has been adequately assessed, Jimmy Hill will be seen as one of the most significant figures in the modern history of British football.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: We look at VAR as if it's the oracle but in reality it's one man, sat behind a bank of screens at Stockley Park, offering his opinion. It's not matter of fact - it's subjective.

Gary Neville has revealed he angered Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving the pitch at the Mestalla long and unwatered when his Valencia side hosted Real Madrid back in January 2016.

The experienced defender has been forced to settle for reduced game time this campaign after the arrival of Ferland Mendy from Lyon, and has long since been linked with a potential switch to Turin.

Sadio Mane had an ally in Lionel Messi after being 'left with a bitter taste' by Jurgen Klopp's decision to back Virgil van Dijk for last year's Ballon d'Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally arrived back in Turin after having his private jet refused permission for takeoff in Spain on Sunday. The Juve forward has suffered a logistical headache in getting back.

Alvaro Morata is ready to lead Spain's attack at Euro 2016 if called upon after declaring himself fully fit on Thursday. He missed the 1-0 home defeat by Georgia on Tuesday with a thigh injury.

Spain left it late against Czech Republic but the reigning European champions made it a match-winning start to their campaign in Toulouse.  Here, Sportsmail looks at the five things we learned.

Goals from Eric Dier and Marcus Rashford saw England come from behind to defeat Slovakia 2-1 to take a giant step towards qualifying for the World Cup next summer.

A late header by substitute Patrik Schick gave the Czech Republic a 2-1 win over neighbouring Slovakia on Saturday.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Gareth Bale had Wales daring to dream of a Euro 2020 place, on a night when Daniel James suffered a sickening blow to the head.

CHRIS SUTTON: If England want to have their best shot at winning Euro 2020, then they need to come to some sort of arrangement with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy.

Following news that Kane would be out of action until April after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Tottenham, there were calls to bring Vardy out of international retirement.

They celebrated her birthday together on Thursday at her home in Los Angeles. But an at-home celebration was just the first part of Gwen Stefani's 50th birthday party.

The Channel 5 show British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas aired last night and extolled the virtues of the newly-improved premium services - amid continued strike chaos.

To their new Canadian neighbours, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seemed 'just like regular guys'. They were friendly, and, said one, 'went to the Fickle Fig farm shop just like everyone else'.

The consumer champion looked at six popular international routes from London, which are well served by a variety of carriers, to compare CO2 emissions.

One of the most positive developments in recent culture is the rediscovery of artists who didn't necessarily look like their contemporaries' idea of an artist.

Ahmed Elgaafary (pictured) raped a drunk passenger after picking her up at a casino near Philadelphia. He charged her an extra $150 for vomiting in her car and the extra journey fee.

They're currently sightseeing in Venice, Italy.  And sisters Victoria Justice, 26, and Madison Reed, 23, took part in an annual Venetian tradition on Friday as they dressed up in intricate costumes.

The 30 decorated coffins of men, women and children were found only three feet underground at Asasif, a necropolis on the west bank of the River Nile in Luxor, Egypt.

Liverpool are fretting about the damage that Salah suffered in the challenge, particularly as he has been carrying an injury in the same ankle since he was fouled by Hamza Choudhury on October 5.

Sadio Mane was forced to miss his own party to celebrate winning the African Footballer of the Year award after his plane failed to get permission to fly over Tunisia enroute to Senegal.

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN:One set of my grandparents fled the Ukrainian pogroms early last century to build a life in Toronto, starting with nothing.

Following last week's Season 18 premiere of American Idol, things get intense in Sunday night's episode which finds judge Katy Perry appearing to collapse following a gas leak.

American Idol winner Taylor Hicks was one of many Nashville residents affected by the monstrous tornado that tore a 2-mile-long path through Putnam County early Tuesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival appeared close to forming a government two days before the deadline. Netanyahu said: 'We made offer after offer. Nada.'

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades in Athens today to sign off on a $6bn EastMed pipeline deal, just days after the high-profile gang-rape case concluded.

Gal Gadot shows she's a mere mortal human as she gasps for air during a rigorous hike with husband Yaron Varsano and their pet pooch in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

NYX Hotel Prague is located slap-bang in the centre of the Czech capital. James Murphy checked in and found the property is an explosion of art, photography and colour.

The 'vile and disgusting' parade in Campo de Criptana featured dancing Nazis and scantily-clad women dressed as SS officers with dominatrix whips.

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Stephanie Broadley, 28, from Lincolnshire, was failed by staff at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, in May 2018.

The creators of The Crown have admitted that they blundered when portraying the Queen at a Royal Variety Performance for the next season of the drama.

Prince Harry 'regretted' having to stand down from his role in the military, and felt 'forced into it' after stepping down from royal duties, a source has claimed.

Princess Diana's former butler has revealed how she almost didn't attend a 1994 Vanity Fair party as it came soon after Prince Charles spoke out about his affair.

David Beckham and Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow are expected to lead the A-listers among 500 guests who have been invited to help toast the couple at the five star Kulm St. Moritz Hotel.

The Russian art collector, 38, and the 34-year-old billionaire touched down in Switzerland's resort town St. Moritz on Monday, ahead of their star-studded wedding this weekend.

The Russian art collector, 34, hit the slopes in Switzerland with close friend Kate, 40, along with their female pals before enjoying a relaxing meal together ahead of Dasha's wedding this weekend.

Beatrice was spotted in Switzerland with her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi where they hit the ski slopes of St. Moritz ahead of her close friend Dasha Zhukova's wedding to tycoon Stavros Niarchos.

Dasha Zhukova was married to billionaire shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos last night in a glittering ceremony attended by Princess Beatrice in Switzerland.

The Uruguayan forward is close to completing a move to Atletico Madrid but Beckham's Inter Miami have tabled a late bid in the hope of tempting him to north America, according to AS.

Cavani has sparked a scramble for his signature throughout the January window with Chelsea , Atletico Madrid and Man United all keen to bring him in from Paris Saint-Germain.