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Tuesday’s Transfer Gossip: Kane, Rashford, Zaha, Neymar, Aubameyang, Firmino, Mac Allister, Gavi, Laporte

Tuesday’s Transfer Gossip: Kane, Rashford, Zaha, Neymar, Aubameyang, Firmino, Mac Allister, Gavi, Laporte

Manchester United are ramping up their efforts to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, with the 29-year-old England captain expected to not sign a new contract with his boyhood club. (The Telegraph) United will increase Kane's current £200,000-a-week contract at Spurs to £300,000 if he moves to Old Trafford this summer, with the club also trying to tie down fellow England forward Marcus Rashford, 25, to new terms by also offering a £300,000-a-week deal. (Sun) Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha has been offered a new contract worth £200,000 a week by the Eagles. The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the…
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Europa League: Manchester United Crash Out After Meltdown Against Sevilla

Europa League: Manchester United Crash Out After Meltdown Against Sevilla

Manchester United were dumped out of the Europa League following a dreadful performance in defeat to Sevilla The Spanish side led after eight minutes when Youssef En-Nesyri finished following an error from Harry Maguire. Sevilla doubled their advantage with a looping header from defender Loic Bade, before En-Nesyri again capitalised on a mistake – from goalkeeper David de Gea – to complete the win. United were well below their best as they exited Europe with a whimper. This is the first of a series of potentially season-defining games for United – they take on Brighton at Wembley in the FA…
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Manchester United Takeover: US-Based Carlyle Emerges As Potential Funder

Manchester United Takeover: US-Based Carlyle Emerges As Potential Funder

Leading US-based private equity group Carlyle is the latest to emerge as a potential funder of Manchester United. The potential sale of the club has gone to a third round of bidding. Sheikh Jassim and Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the only known bidders aiming to buy the club, while Finnish businessman Thomas Zilliacus has also expressed interest. But talks have also taken place with a number of parties about buying a partial stake. Interest from former AC Milan owners Elliott Investment Management has been known for some time, while US investor Sixth Street was reported to still be interested despite denying…
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Mohammed Kudus: Manchester United Firmly Lead Race To Sign Ghana Star

Mohammed Kudus: Manchester United Firmly Lead Race To Sign Ghana Star

Manchester United have intensified their interest in Ghana and Ajax star Mohammed Kudus following his intriguing performances in the ongoing season. The Premier League side are ahead of five other clubs pursuing the services of the talented footballer. Kudus who almost left the club to seal a deal in Everton in pursuit of playing time is currently experiencing his best-ever season in his career after Ajax blocked the move last summer. The 22-year-old has been Ajax's marksman especially in the Eredivisie scoring 11 and assisting twice. He carried his monstrous form with him to the 2022 World Cup while playing…
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Man Utd: Marcus Rashford Injury ‘Does Not Look Well’, Says Erik Ten Hag

Man Utd: Marcus Rashford Injury ‘Does Not Look Well’, Says Erik Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says it "does not look well" for Marcus Rashford after the striker picked up an injury during Saturday's 2-0 win against Everton. The 25-year-old England international pulled up with an apparent groin injury towards the end of the match. TV pictures showed Rashford walking slowly up the tunnel afterwards. When it was mentioned to Ten Hag that the damage looked serious, the Dutchman replied: "You are a doctor?" However, he had already told BT Sport of his concerns and then complained about United's schedule, which involved them playing a late Sunday game last week…
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Ten Hag Tells Man Utd Player To ‘Find New Club’ As ‘Brutal Eight-Player Clear-Out Begins’

Ten Hag Tells Man Utd Player To ‘Find New Club’ As ‘Brutal Eight-Player Clear-Out Begins’

Erik ten Hag has reportedly already told one Man Utd player to ‘find a new club’ as a ‘brutal eight-player clear-out’ is beginning ahead of the summer. The Dutchman has done a great job since he replaced Ralf Rangnick ahead of this season. Ten Hag has already ended United’s trophy drought as they lifted the Carabao Cup earlier this season. They also remain in contention for the Europa League and FA Cup. It has not been easy for the ex-Ajax boss as he had to deal with Cristiano Ronaldo’s petulance earlier this season before the forward left Man Utd by mutual…
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Manchester United: Marcus Rashford Says Loss To Liverpool Must Not ‘Define Season’

Manchester United: Marcus Rashford Says Loss To Liverpool Must Not ‘Define Season’

Marcus Rashford has said he wishes Manchester United could “play today” to “put things right” after Sunday’s 7-0 Premier League loss at Liverpool. Manager Erik ten Hag called the performance “unprofessional” in his post-match interview. However, Rashford, 25, said the squad must ensure the match does not “define their season”. “I wish we could play a game today to try and put things right,” the forward tweeted. “The result is the result, and we can’t see past that! We must not let it define our season. We have to trust the process and stick together.” Manchester United are third in the Premier League…
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Liverpool v Manchester United: Seven Big Matches From Premier League Era

Liverpool v Manchester United: Seven Big Matches From Premier League Era

Liverpool and Manchester United are the English game's two most successful clubs and their fierce enmity has made for a string of dramatic contests over the years. Before their upcoming fixture at Anfield, we revisit some of the great matches between the two sides in the Premier League era. Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool (22 August 2022) The most recent fixture between the sides wasn't a high-scoring thriller like some on this list but this victory kick-started Erik ten Hag's Manchester united reign. His side headed into the game after a disappointing 4-0 defeat away to Brentford, with pressure mounting on…
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Erik Ten Tag Leads Manchester United To First Trophy Since 2017

Erik Ten Tag Leads Manchester United To First Trophy Since 2017

Manchester United claimed their first trophy since 2017 with victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Newcastle’s own wait for silverware, stretching back to 1969, goes on after two goals inside six minutes in the first half established Manchester United’s superiority and set them on their way to a first success under manager Erik ten Hag. Casemiro broke the deadlock after 33 minutes when he headed home Luke Shaw’s free-kick. His side doubled their advantage after Sven Botman deflected Marcus Rashford’s shot out of the reach of Newcastle’s debutant keeper Loris Karius, deputising for the suspended…
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Europa League: Partey To Play Fatawu Issahaku As Arsenal Draw Sporting; Man United Face Betis

Europa League: Partey To Play Fatawu Issahaku As Arsenal Draw Sporting; Man United Face Betis

The Ghanaian duo of Thomas Partey and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will come up against each other in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League following Friday’s draw. Sporting CP, who beat Midtjylland en route to advancing to the next round, have been drawn against Arsenal. The game will see both Issahaku and Partey contest for a place in the quarterfinal of the European competition. Elsewhere, Manchester United face Spanish opposition once again after being pitted against Real Betis. The Red Devils defeated Barcelona with a 4-3 aggregate score in the previous round with Antony’s goal securing qualification for Erik…
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