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      Ruben Amorim hands Man Utd starlet, 18, full debut in huge reshuffle after dropping Andre Onana for Newcastle clash

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      HARRY AMASS will make his first Manchester United start against Newcastle.The left-back, 18, made his debut against Leicester last month after coming off the bench.Harry Amass is set to make his first Manchester United startCredit: GettyHe will now make his first Red Devils start in the trip to Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim shuffling things up.Andre Onana has been dropped for the first time in the Premier League after his errors cost his side two goals against Lyon on Thursday.Patrick Dorgu has made way for Amass, who was called up to first-team training for the first time in February 2024.Amass had to remain patient for his debut after being named on the bench on several occasions under Erik ten Hag and Amorim.READ MORE ON MAN UTDVictor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen also start for United, with Casemiro and Harry Maguire on the bench.Rasmus Hojlund makes way for Joshua Zirkzee up front.The Red Devils boss hinted at making changes with next Thursday’s Europa League second-leg clash at Lyon in mind.He said: “We don’t have a team that is really big and then we have players that I know cannot make 90 minutes in this moment. We have to be really careful.Most read in Football”So we will try to address all these subjects in the game against Newcastle. But we have a great responsibility when we play any games. “I will try to look at that, that is for sure. We have to face Newcastle with a team that we can be competitive to win the game.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Sometimes winning games is the best way of preparing for the next one. Of course, I am going to be careful with some players but again we need to be competitive.”When you are playing for Manchester United you cannot go to the game thinking about the next one.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spat”So we are going to face this one and then we have three days. “We are going to prepare for the next one (against Lyon) without a lot of running and a lot of training. It’s just recovering and then we will be fine on Thursday with our fans. “But we need to face Newcastle in a way that we can win.” More

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      Crystal Palace line up bold Marcus Rashford transfer but face two hurdles to get Man Utd outcast if Villa don’t want him

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are plotting a sensational swoop for Marcus Rashford if Aston Villa don’t sign him at the end of the season.Eagles executives are monitoring the striker’s performances at Villa Park after he signed a loan deal from United in the January transfer window.Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Manchester United loanee Marcus RashfordCrystal Palace are facing two major hurdles to lure RashfordPalace will face competition from Aston Villa, where Rashford is playing on loanRashford has bagged five goals and three assists in 22 games for Villa and his improved form saw him recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for his first World Cup 2026 qualifiers squad.Villa have an option to buy the striker for around £40million from United at the end of the loan deal in June.A source told The Sun on Sunday that Palace are closely monitoring the situation and are interested in talking to the player in the summer.Palace, who lost 5-2 to Man City on Saturday, are 12th in the Premier League and have reached the FA Cup semi-final against Villa under Austrian manager Oliver Glasner.Read More on Man UtdHe has built an exciting squad around Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chelsea loanee Ben Chilwell.The source said: “Palace are keeping a very close eye on Rashford and what happens with Villa and United.“There is a good buzz around the club at the moment and someone like Marcus is exactly the kind of player they would love to attract.“They know they would have to keep onto their better players to try and persuade Marcus to move to South London.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEarlier this week SunSport revealed how Paris Saint-Germain are interested in the player.A return to Old Trafford has also not been ruled out given United’s goalscoring problems – but only if Rashford heals his relationship with manager Ruben Amorim.Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnelAmorim is planning a major summer clearout as Man Utd look set for their worst ever Premier League finish.Reports suggest the Portuguese tactician will be handed a £200m transfer war chest, but only if he first flogs a few players.Rashford poses as a candidate as his contract would free up a lot of space on the wage bill.The same goes for Antony and Jadon Sancho, who are also out on loan at Real Betis and Chelsea respectively.Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Andre Onana and Tyrell Malacia have also been linked with an exit.One of the Red Devils’ young guns Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho may also leave. More

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      Newcastle preparing £35m swoop for Greek wonderkid but will have to beat Man Utd, Liverpool and Bayern to transfer

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      NEWCASTLE are weighing up a swoop for Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.Genk’s 17-year-old attacker announced himself on the world stage by becoming Greece’s youngest starter and goalscorer against Scotland last month.Newcastle are weighing up a swoop for Genk wonderkid Konstantinos KaretsasGreek star Karetsas is also being eyed by Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern MunichHis exploits for club and country have attracted the attention of Europe’s top guns and Toon’s scouts were there to watch that in person at Hampden.Now Newcastle are readying for a fight with Bayern Munich to sign him.The winger, comfortable on either flank or as No10, has a £35million release clause in his contract at the Belgian club.Karetsas, born in Belgium to Greek parents, fits the player profile that Toon are chasing and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has a proven track record of nurturing young talents.Read More on FootballEven though he already has fellow left-footers Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes in his squad, the versatile ace is just at home on the right.And providing competition for in-form Jacob Murphy, 30, on that flank is a key priority for Howe.Following three-consecutive windows without any major big-money buys and battling PSR issues, Newcastle do have cash to spend this summer.And the transfer kitty provided by their Saudi owners could also be bolstered if the Carabao Cup winners go on to finish in the top five and seal Champions League qualification.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKarestas, who grew up idolising Brazilians Neymar and Ronaldinho, penned a new contract until 2027 in November but his release clause makes him an attractive and affordable proposition.Bayern are believed to be huge admirers and have already decided to make their move.Why Jacob Murphy and Bruno Fernandes will decide Newcastle vs Manchester Utd | Experts’ best bets – Weekend WagerAnd it may turn into a transfer slugfest with Italians Napoli getting involved in a bidding war.Reports from Italy and Greece also claim that Liverpool and Manchester United have both been impressed with what they’ve seen from their own scouting missions.Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are also said to have sent scouts for Greece’s 3-0 victory in the Nations League at Hampden Park. More

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      Manchester United ace Phallon Tullis-Joyce insists there is no ‘half-a**ing’ in her pursuit of success on the pitch

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      PHALLON TULLIS-JOYCE does not “half-a**” anything – whether it is football or adding to her extensive knowledge of marine biology. This approach has served the clever, quick-witted Manchester United goalkeeper well on and off the pitch. Phallon Tullis-Joyce and her Manchester United team-mates take on Man City for a place in this year’s Women’s FA Cup finalCredit: GettyThe Red Devils stopper currently has the highest number of clean sheets in the WSL this term and says her team-mates have played a big part in thisCredit: ReutersOn the international stage Tullis-Joyce kept a cleansheet for Emma Hayes’ USA team when they beat Brazil 1-0 in a friendly this monthCredit: GettyThe Man United stopper hopes to start in more games for the United States following senior international debut this monthCredit: GettyGrowing up on Long Island, New York, in the United States, there was nothing half-arsed about the graft Tullis-Joyce, 28, put in to become one of her country’s most talented shot stoppers. The Red Devils ace has fond memories of hurdling waste bins as part of training. An activity practiced under the watchful eye of goalkeeping expert Kurt Kelley, head coach of the Eastern New York Olympic Development Programme.Training with Kelley from the age of 12, with encouragement from her mother Patricia, instilled a work ethic that helped an athlete, who also trained in basketball, with her rise to the top.Read More Football StoriesThere is no half-arsing in the Tullis-Joyce dictionary. That’s very much a premise of my mother as well.Phallon Tullis-Joyce Tullis-Joyce, whose club side face Manchester City at 3:00pm today in the Women’s FA Cup semis, said: “I wasn’t too bad at basketball “But with goalkeeping, there’s a special feeling when it comes to flying through the air. That’s why that propelled me to stay in soccer. “I started training with Kurt right from the start when I was 12-years-old. “At that time, I wasn’t making it into progressive teams, like the regional team or I wasn’t really progressing too much.Most read in Football”And Kurt was like, ‘You know what, that’s fair. You have a lot of things you need to work on’. “I was so hurt but he just was able to give me that honest feedback.”He was the one that was having me jump over trash cans and just on the brink of puking in sessions. “He really instilled the work ethic of like, ‘if you want this, you got to go for it. There is no half-arsing this’. “That’s very much a premise of my mother as well. There is no half-arsing in the Tullis-Joyce dictionary.”Kurt has a facility called KK Athletics Indoor Sports. He would lay out different flags and different trash cans.”The other goalkeepers there would lie in an army crawl position and I would have to hop over them for the save. “It definitely taught me to be fearless. “I’ve had plenty of people in my youth who would say, ‘keep your standards, always keep your standards’. I’m very appreciative of those people.”My mum has been such a massive proponent of my (football) career and just who I am especially when I’m speaking of academics. “She put that on a pedestal and rightfully so. You get your education first and then everything else is a bonus.” Tullis-Joyce describes her football journey from then to now as a “lucky one”. A journey that involved playing for Miami Hurricanes in the USA’s college football system while studying for bachelor and masters degrees in marine biology subjects at the University of Miami. It was at the university that Tullis-Joyce continued to hone the skills that have led her second USA international call-up. After graduation came an April 2019 move to then second tier French side Reims, helping them win promotion to France’s top-flight for the 2019-20 season. Back then the team was managed by Amandine Miquel, who now coaches Leicester City and sees Tullis-Joyce as one of the best goalkeepers in the WSL.    In April 2021 the American joined US side Seattle Reign, where she was shortlisted for an NWSL shot stopper of the year prize, before joining Man United in September 2023.  Following Mary Earps’s departure for Paris Saint-Germain last July, Tullis-Joyce  established herself as the Red Devils’ first choice keeper.  This term she currently tops the WSL’s clean sheet chart  with 12 shutouts in 18 top-flight games. She adds:  “I’ve learned so much this season. “I’m happy to be in this position and grateful for my defenders and the entire team defending in front of me”They all are a part of that race for the (WSL’s) Golden Gloves.”I’ve learned so much this season and there’s just so much to gain out of this, especially with my goalkeeper coach and goalkeeper union around me.”Red Devils boss Marc Skinner said: “Phallon is an incredibly intelligent woman. “That’s really important because she’s very aware of what’s needed to be Man United’s number one. “But she will be the first to say the defending team ahead of her has helped that as well.”Away from the pitch, studying the ocean is something that has always fascinated Tullis-Joyce.It was always part of my plan to be a marine biologist. I love scuba diving and I don’t just love the ocean. I love the environment in general.Phallon Tullis-JoyceThe USA shot stopper has even given a talk to Year 7 school pupils on the topic of marine biology as part of Man United’s Eco Reds programme.       She adds: “They invited me to come talk to the children about the ocean. “Students take part in different lessons revolving around the environment and sustainability.”I just try to really make it fun for them because at that age, I really just want them to think that it’s cool.”It was always part of my plan to be a marine biologist. I love scuba diving.”It’s just such a serene experience where all you’re doing is breathing and looking at cool animals that have adapted to a really hard environment. Tullis-Joyce, who has degrees in marine biology subjects, is an advocate for protecting the environment and marine life”I don’t just love the ocean. I love the environment in general.”Even seeing little frog eyes pop up and see the reflection of their eyes on the surface of the water and learning now for the first time at 28, the difference between frog spawn and toad spawn. “It’s just so cool. Toad spawn might as well be like udon noodles, whereas frog spawn is like boba. “I’ve just been obsessed with telling my teammates.”This month has seen Tullis-Joyce make her first senior appearance for the USA’s women’s team keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 friendly win against Brazil. Today will see her face the challenge of attempting to help holders United reach a second successive FA Cup final for the first time in their history. Her side, who also hope to seal a top three finish for Champions League qualification, will face West Ham, Chelsea and Man City in their final WSL games this term. As part of her goalkeeping development Tullis-Joyce regularly uses a smart reaction training tool known as BlazePod. It helps shot stoppers, including keepers playing at an elite level, to integrate cognitive fitness into their practice routines. And BlazePod does this by using pads with lighting to test goalkeepers’ reaction speeds. The programme is also used by sports people outside of football including Formula One drivers. Tullis-Joyce adds: “It’s crazy how simple they are (to use), but how much you can do with them.”For me, it’s more just that preparation, even for game days to get used to bright lights in a stadium. “It’s just something that’s constant that I can use so I can always sharpen up my reaction time really quickly.Tullis-Joyce uses a smart reaction practice tool known as BlazePods to help with her reflex training”With Manchester United I would say the biggest impact BlazePods has had for me is my preparation for training.Read More on The Sun”I use them every single day and for game days as well to help with practice for any type of handling and my footwork and peripheral vision. “It really opens up my senses a bit to be ready for the day.” More

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      Andre Onana dropped for Man United’s clash against Newcastle with flop keeper left at home after Lyon disasterclass

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      RUBEN AMORIM has taken keeper Andre Onana out of the firing line for Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle today.The Cameroon international stayed back in the North West as the squad travelled to Tyneside on Saturday evening.Andre Onana has been dropped for Manchester United’s trip to NewcastleCredit: GETTYRuben Amorim has axed the Cameroonian following his Europa League blunders against LyonCredit: GETTYBut the former Ajax and Inter stopper will be back between the sticks next ThursdayCredit: REUTERSAltay Bayindir will make his Premier League debut in Onana’s absenceCredit: REXHis axing comes after SunSport exclusively revealed some team-mates wanted him AXED after Thursday’s Europa League blunders against Lyon.But he’s been told by the manager he is being rested and will be back in the team for the return leg against the French giants next Thursday.And Onana – who endured a nightmare in the first leg in France last week – is believed to be in agreement with the decision.It means Turkish understudy Altay Bayindir is likely to make his Prem debut in the game at St James’ Park.READ MORE ON ONANAAmorim has decided to give Onana, 29, a couple of days to clear his head after a difficult week.He was involved in a war of words with former Red Devils midfielder Nemanja Matic in the build-up to the  Europa League tie.The Serb took exception to Onana’s claim that United are better than Lyon – and called him “one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history”.With all eyes on him in the Groupama Stadium, Onana made two blunders to gift Paulo Fonseca’s team a draw and keep them very much in the tie.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThey were the latest in a long line of mistakes by the former Inter goalkeeper during his two years in England.It has not been easy for him off the pitch either. His wife, Melanie, was the victim of a violent street robbery in Alderley Edge recently.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatThat left the family needing 24-hour protection at their Cheshire home  – but he continued to play despite the ordeal.Bayindir only returned to the United squad for the trip to Nottingham Forest 12 days ago after missing nine matches through injury.His previous seven appearances have all come in cup competitions so this will be his first taste of league action for United.Amorim is expected to shake up his goalkeeping options this summer – with Bayindir possibly sold to make way for a new arrival.Veteran No3 Tom Heaton is also out of contract but may be offered a coaching role in recognition of his long association to the club. Newcastle will be without manager Eddie Howe for the visit of United.Andre Onana’s wife Melanie Kamayou was robbedCredit: InstagramNewcastle boss Eddie Howe will miss the game through illnessCredit: PAHowe was hospitalised late on Friday “having felt unwell for a number of days.”A Newcastle statement read: “The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days.”Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing. Read More on The Sun”He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care.”Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course.” More

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      Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline for Newcastle vs Man Utd?

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      NEWCASTLE welcome Manchester United to St James’ Park for a mouthwatering Premier League encounter – but there’ll be no Eddie Howe on the touchline.The Toon have been flying since ending their 70-year trophy drought with a Carabao Cup win against Liverpool in March.Eddie Howe will be absent from the touchline against Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyBruno Guimaraes’ strike helped Newcastle see off West Ham before beating Brentford after the international break.Eddie Howe’s men then thrashed Leicester 3-0 five days later and they’ll be hoping to build on that win this afternoon against a struggling Manchester United side.But Howe is absent from the match today and SunSport can explain why.Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline vs Man Utd?A statement read: “Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United’s Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday due to illness.Read more on Eddie Howe”The Magpies’ head coach was admitted to hospital late on Friday evening having felt unwell for a number of days.”Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing.”He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care.”Everyone at Newcastle United extends their best wishes to Eddie for a speedy recovery, and further updates will follow in due course.”Most read in FootballWho will step in for Eddie Howe?Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will step in for Eddie Howe while the Newcastle boss recovers.And Tindall gave an update on Howe while addressing the media on Friday morning.The Toon assistant manager said: “He’s been really poorly. Bed-ridden. We’ve been in daily contact but it’s not affected any of the preparations.”Still got a few days and hopefully he’ll be back for weekend.”What time does Newcastle vs Man Utd kick-off?Newcastle vs Manchester United kicks off at 4:30pm BSTSt James’ Park is the allocated venue for this huge match and it can host 52,000 fans.Fans can watch the entire action on Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Premier League.Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton fired the Toon to a 2-0 win when the sides last met in December 2024. More

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      Premier League stars among NINE footballers caught using illicit substances with players facing lengthy bans

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      PREMIER LEAGUE stars are among NINE footballers to have been caught using banned substances since 2022.The number of players getting caught for doping is on the rise, with four players — including from the English top flight —  testing positive last year alone.Premier League stars are among nine footballers caught using banned substances since 2022The latest UKAD stats do not include Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk, who has been provisionally suspendedEx-Manchester United star Paul Pogba was hit with a lengthy banTwo of those four players are still under investigation, with the stars facing hefty bans from the game.The two unnamed players tested positive for a banned ­substance straight after games, according to UK Anti-Doping.Despite testing  positive, all nine stars were secretly allowed to play on for their clubs, after the FA accepted  drugs were for medical purposes or taken “via a  permitted route”.Players were caught taking banned drugs including Tamoxifen, Triamcinolone  and Amphetamine.Read More on FootballTriamcinolone is the substance controversially given to cycling legend Bradley Wiggins before he won the Tour de France in 2012 which helps players lose weight without reducing power.Tamoxifen is known to help players build up muscle, while Amphetamine helps with increased endurance.The latest UKAD stats do not include Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk, who was caught using Meldonium while playing overseas for Ukraine. It can enhance recovery after matches.Mudryk, 24, who denies any wrongdoing, has been provisionally suspended from football and could receive a four-year ban.Most read in FootballEx-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was banned from football for four years and sacked by Juventus after testing positive for banned substance DHEA, which boosts testosterone production.Last month we revealed how Prem stars are among 530 players being treated for addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling plus some have   mental health issues.’I take responsibility but…’ – Paul Pogba breaks silence as ex-Man Utd star gives first interview since doping banAnd last season, 80 professional players sought therapy for problems with illicit substances, such as cocaine and nitrous oxide as well as sleeping pills and booze.Brentford star Christian Norgaard has revealed he previously feared he was becoming addicted to sleeping tablets. He said: “It’s a topic that has been going under the radar.”Some have become addicted to using black market Zopiclone tablets to help them sleep.Two unnamed players also tested positive for a banned substance immediately after games in the Prem and EFL last season, say UK Anti-Doping chiefs. More

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      Ruben Amorim set for huge cut-price firesale of Man Utd’s expensive flops in desperate bid to raise £200m transfer kitty

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      RUBEN AMORIM will be handed a £200million transfer war chest — but only if he first flogs his Manchester United flops.United plan a summer clear-out of almost an entire team of unwanted stars — and the manager will be able to spend the bulk of any income.Ruben Amorim is planning a Man Utd firesaleCredit: GettyThe Red Devils are confident of getting £45m for Marcus Rashford after his recent upturn in form at Aston VillaCredit: RexAlejandro Garnacho may be sold amid interest from NapoliCredit: GettyUnited could cash-in on Andre Onana amid interest from Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyBoss Amorim knows his kitty almost entirely depends on fees from departures and savings on wages, but Old Trafford bosses are confident the target figure is achievable. That will mean the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho exiting for good, along with Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and even one of young guns Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho.Despite the Red Devils’ shocking season, the club’s top brass are confident there remains enough interest in their out-of-favour stars to bring in a hefty amount.Rashford, 27, has been edging towards top form since joining Aston Villa on loan, and they may well try and turn that into a permanent move.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEven if Villa boss Unai Emery decides against it, United believe the England player’s return to some sort of form has got other clubs interested, and they would sell for around £45m.While Sancho, 25, has not been such a hit in his spell at Chelsea, a full-time switch is still on the table.United would get ­little more than half the £73m they paid Borussia Dortmund, but will listen to offers at that figure — which could mean a return to the German club. It is the same story with Brazilian Antony, who has shone on loan at Real Betis so much that the Spaniards would like to sign the 25-year-old for good.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBetis have already been told that it will cost £35m to keep the  winger. While it may take Champions League qualification for them to fund a deal, that is not out of the question.Why Ruben Amorim’s Man United system is brokenMan Utd ratings vs Lyon as two Onana blunders earn under-fire keeper a ONE out of 10MANCHESTER UNITED were left ruing calamity goalkeeper Andre Onana as two massive blunders saw them leave their Europa League quarter-final first leg with a 2-2 draw against Lyon.The season-defining clash for both clubs became even spicier ahead of the game following a war words between Onana and ex-Red Devils star Nemanja Matic, with the Serbian dubbing the goalkeeper “one of the worst in United history”.It certainly riled up the home side’s crowd, who made their voices known as Ruben Amorim named an unchanged team – for the first time since his arrival – from the Manchester derby.But Onana was found wanting when he failed to save Thiago Almada’s inswinging free-kick to give the hosts the lead.Leny Yoro nodded in an equaliser just before the interval after Manuel Ugarte’s volley.And Joshua Zirkzee looked to have won the game for the visitors with his late header converting a Fernandes cross.But United’s joy was short-lived as Onana parried a shot straight to Rayan Cherki in added time, and the midfielder tapped in to leave the tie on a knife-edge.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils in France…The fact United are prepared to offload one of rookie duo Garnacho or Mainoo will be the most controversial.Local boy Mainoo, 19, is on Chelsea’s summer radar, with doubts over his future as United dither about meeting his wage demands.But £50m-rated winger Garnacho is the likelier of the two to leave after losing his place in the Argentina squad.The 20-year-old is not an obvious fit in Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 system and Napoli are long-time admirers.Dutch full-back Tyrell ­Malacia, 25, currently at PSV Eindhoven, will also be offloaded for around £10m.And despite insisting he plans to stay, ­others are convinced Andre Onana is off.The keeper, 29, is on the radar of the Saudi Pro League, as is 33-year-old Casemiro. Getting the Brazilian’s £350,000-a-week wages off the books would be a major saving.Eriksen, 33, will also leave at the end of this season — ­further boosting Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ­determination to slash United’s £172m wage bill.Amorim has already admitted there will be no Galactico-style summer arrivals.Read More on The SunAnd while Ratcliffe is happy to pay big money in transfer fees, he is opposed to handing out big contracts.That means targets will be offered deals, heavily laden with success-related clauses.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordUnited could look to get Casemiro’s wages off the booksCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen’s days at Old Trafford are numberedCredit: Getty More