Fuming Renato Sanches gives middle finger to Marseille fans as ex-Man Utd transfer target subbed in Lille’s 1-1 draw

RENATO SANCHES was caught sticking his middle finger up at Marseille fans during Lille’s heated 1-1 draw on Sunday night. The Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target, 24, was subbed off in added time with ten-man Lille clinging on for a point. But as Marseille fans goaded him following their late equaliser, Sanches vented his […]

RENATO SANCHES was caught sticking his middle finger up at Marseille fans during Lille’s heated 1-1 draw on Sunday night.

The Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target, 24, was subbed off in added time with ten-man Lille clinging on for a point.

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Renato Sanches appeared to give the middle finger to Marseille fans after being subbed off[/caption]

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Sanches started the 1-1 draw for Lille before being subbed in the 92nd minute[/caption]

But as Marseille fans goaded him following their late equaliser, Sanches vented his frustration by aiming the offensive gesture in their direction.

Newcastle target Sven Botman gave visitors Lille the lead after just ten minutes.

Benjamin Andre was sent off for two bookings in two minutes shortly after the half-hour mark to change the complexion of the game.

Marseille eventually took advantage, as Cengiz Under scored with 15 minutes to play.

And with Lille hanging on to a point, boss Jocelyn Gourvennec looked to eat up some precious seconds with a substitution.

Gourvennec opted to haul Sanches – who started the game – off the pitch in the second minute of four to be added on.

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The Portugal midfielder looked aggravated as he trudged over to the bench.

And, seemingly coming in for some stick from Marseille fans, Sanches flipped them his middle finger.

Lille clung on to the draw, with the point moving them above Lyon into tenth in a tight Ligue 1.

A win in their game in hand would see the giants move within two points of fourth-placed Rennes.

Marseille remain third but have the chance to go second if they win their game in hand.

Sanches has been linked with a move away from Lille this month.

Man Utd and Arsenal lead the race, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle, Wolves and Barcelona also expressing an interest in recent weeks.

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