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      Man Utd star Chris Smalling subject to ‘last ditch £13.6m Roma transfer offer’ with defender desperate for Italy return

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      ROMA have made a last-ditch £13.6million bid for Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling, according to reports.
      The Serie A side reportedly have an official in Manchester to try and tie up a deal for the Englishman who is desperate to return to Italy.

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      Roma have made a £13.6m bid for Chris Smalling Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Roma’s bid is said to be £10.9m up front with £2.7m in add-ons.
      United are open to selling the 30-year-old but are still digging their heels in over their £18m asking price.
      And Roma have sent a representative to England in a bid to sway Old Trafford chiefs, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.
      The Serie A side have until Monday night to seal a deal, when the international transfer window shuts.

      But Roma will reportedly move on to alternate targets – including Daniele Rugani – if a deal is not complete by Friday.
      The ex-England international was a hit last season on loan in the Italian capital.
      Roma boss Paulo Fonseca recently angered United chiefs by admitting he is in regular contact with Smalling.
      Fonseca said: “I am confident Chris will return to Rome.

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      “We are working on Smalling.
      “I am always in contact with him, even yesterday I spoke with him, he wants to come back and we want to have him back.
      “I think that in the next few days we could have him back here with us.”
      Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Smalling has been reporting for training at Carrington.

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      Watch Donny van de Beek’s ‘very clever’ assist that had Man Utd team-mate Juan Mata purring after Brighton win

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      JUAN MATA has raved about “very clever” Manchester United new-boy Donny van de Beek after his stunning assist at the Amex Stadium.
      The £35million summer buy, 23, set-up the veteran Spaniard up for his side’s second with a deft flick to bamboozle the Brighton defence.

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      Mata praised ‘clever’ Van de Beek after his impressive assist vs BrightonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Fred fired the ball towards the young Dutchman with pinpoint accuracy.
      Van de Beek simply let the ball run over his foot with the cheekiest of flicks to divert it into the path of Mata.
      From there, the former Chelsea star was able to slot a composed shot into the back of the net to double United’s lead and all-but kill-off the game.
      And Mata was quick to pile praise on Van de Beek after the 3-0 Carabao Cup victory for his “clever” play.

      On Van de Beek, the impressive Mata said: “[It was] a very clever assist… he’s a very clever player.
      “I love playing with him because he finds pockets of space and he understands football in way that I like.
      “He plays one-twos, passing a moving, and the goal was like that.
      “He is always in the right position.

      “He flicked the ball to me and I could finish with my right foot.” 
      Van de Beek’s strong game will have been a huge relief to his agent – who lashed out at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for benching him for the Premier League clash against Brighton at the weekend.
      Agent Sjaak Swart claimed: “A substitute, I don’t like it at all.
      “I couldn’t do it myself, substituting in with four minutes left to play. Then you’d better let me sit down.
      “I have to say he did three more good things. The penalty, where the winning goal came from, came from him.
      “But normally they should have lost 1-7. Five times post and bar, Brighton…
      “They have a nice team, but that shouldn’t happen to Manchester United.”

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      Man Utd open Ousmane Dembele transfer talks with Barcelona as they eye season-long loan amid Jadon Sancho struggles

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have opened talks with Barcelona and Ousmane Dembele over a season-long loan move to Old Trafford.
      United are struggling to get the deal for Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund over the line so are now taking positive steps to get a deal done for Dembele.

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      Man Utd have opened talks with Barcelona regarding a loan move for Ousmane DembeleCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      United are struggling to get a deal for Sancho over the lineCredit: Reuters

      Talks with Barca progressed on Wednesday as hopes faded of getting No1 target Sancho before Monday’s transfer deadline.
      United have had a deal on the table for some months now for Sancho for £70million up front rising to £100m which Dortmund have rejected.
      There has been no new bid so far this week.
      Dembele, 23, was regarded as one of the most exciting wingers in the world when he joined Barcelona in a club-record £95.8m move from Dortmund in 2017.

      The French international – who began his career at Rennes – had last season wrecked by two hamstring injuries, the second of which required surgery.
      He has not started a game since last November although he made a substitute appearance in Barcelona’s opening game of the season.
      He was in Ronald Koeman’s bad books on Monday of this week, though, after he turned up 15 minutes late for training.

      He also turned up late for a game against Real Betis back in December 2018.

      Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher believes the move could be a risk but still bring it’s rewards for both parties.
      Fletcher said: “It suggests that they are moving on from Jadon Sancho.
      “I think Ousmane Dembele’s a right winger, a position they are finally identifying.
      “It comes with its risks – his injury record is not great over the last few seasons – I think he only made five league appearances last season, but he’s a talented player.
      “Barcelona purchased him for £100m or something like that.

      “I think a loan deal would suit United, and probably both parties…
      “I think he needs a fresh challenge, coming to a massive club like Manchester United.
      “It’s a chance to showcase himself, get opportunities, get fit and potentially look for a transfer down the line.
      “But I wouldn’t say they’ve got to sign him because of his injury record, and he has tendencies to be late a lot of the time judging by reports.
      “United should give him the opportunity to showcase himself and be the player everyone thought he was going to become.”

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      Man Utd ratings: Pogba reminds Solskjaer of talents, Mata sparkles but James needs loaning out

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      MANCHESTER UNITED coasted into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win against Brighton – and gave boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a selection headache.
      Goals from Scott McTominay, Juan Mata and a stunning Paul Pogba free-kick made it back-to-back wins against the Seagulls after their dramatic last-gasp win in the Premier League at the weekend.

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      United come together to celebrate McTominay’s openerCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail

      Pogba climbed off the bench in the second half, and helped to add some gloss to the scoreline as his free-kick was deflected in by the unlucky Joel Veltman.
      Here, SunSport’s John Hutchinson rates how the United players fared in their cup clash on the south coast.
      Dean Henderson – 7
      Finally given the chance to impress with David De Gea rested from action.

      Made a smart save on 26 minutes from Alexis Mac Allister’s rasping drive and an even better one from Leandro Trossard, down low on 67 minutes.
      Diogo Dalot – 7
      Portuguese right-back never seems to do much wrong when he plays, yet is constantly linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
      Provided decent attacking threat and was solid in the tackle. Better competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka than Timothy Fosu-Mensah.

      Eric Bailly – 9
      Talked up by his manager before kick off, it’s a real make-or-break season for the Ivorian.
      Showed good strength and recovery speed throughout, and surely worth a punt going forward such have United’s defensive weaknesses been.

      Victor Lindelof – 6
      Given the runaround by Brighton’s nippy little striker Mac Allister.
      There was no rest for Lindelof in Solskajer’s cup XI – perhaps it’s the boss giving the Swede one last chance to prove he has what it takes in the team.
      Brandon Williams – 7
      When the 20-year-old bombed forward United looked pretty potent.
      Not much to choose between Williams and Shaw in the left-back slot.
      Scott McTominay – 7
      His goal was just what the young Scot needed – with confidence seeming low recently.
      There’s a lot of competition in the middle of the park now, but McTominay rarely lets anyone down.

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      Scott McTominay marked a rare start with a lovely goal for UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Fred – 6
      The Brazilian has been the odd one out for Solskjaer this season in the Premier League.
      But United fans will tell you he offers more than Matic. Nothing to shout home about but was tidy enough.
      Juan Mata – 8
      Mata won and then took the free-kick that led to McTominay’s opening goal. He capped a fine performance with the crucial second goal for his team.
      What he might lack in a bit of ‘get up and go’ these days, he makes up in his sublime range of passing and set-piece prowess.

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      Juan Mata has played two scored two now for United this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Donny Van de Beek – 7
      His agent didn’t help when he criticised United not starting the summer signing in the Prem.
      Started tonight, and beautifully laid in Mata for United’s second. Pressed his claims.
      Daniel James – 4
      Totally anonymous first 45 minutes, and another player who looks short on confidence.
      Chose the wrong pass at regular intervals before being hooked. Needs a loan spell to re-ignite his career.

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      It was another bad day at the office for Daniel JamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Odion Ighalo – 5
      The Nigerian won’t be replacing Marcus Rashford up top any time soon.
      Signed as back-up and set to stay as that, Ighalo had one great chance in the first half but fired into the side netting. Subbed off for Rashford on 68 minutes.
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      Paul Pogba (replaced James, 68) – 8
      Instantly impacted the game after being involved in the move that led to Mata’s goal.
      Could have scored on 75 minutes when his header went just wide. But the Frenchman wasn’t to be denied, and curled in a beauty of a free-kick, via a deflection for the third goal.

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      Paul Pogba had a lovely cameo off the benchCredit: Reuters

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      The French midfielder smashed home a free-kick – via a deflectionCredit: PA:Press Association
      Marcus Rashford (replaced Ighalo, 68) – 6
      Didn’t do much, but even that was probably more than Ighalo.
      Jesse Lingard (replaced Fred, 81) – 5
      A couple of probing runs, but didn’t have enough time to do much.
      Not used: Mason Greenwood, Lee Grant, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Teden Mengi.

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      Brighton 0 Man Utd 3: Red Devils into Carabao Cup quarters as Dean Henderson puts on another masterclass

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      HISTORY repeated itself inside eight days at Manchester United.
      And David De Gea will once again have been sitting uncomfortably while watching at home.

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      Paul Pogba wrapped up the win ten minutes from the endCredit: Reuters

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      The Frenchman’s free-kick gave United their thirdCredit: Getty – Pool

      United made it through to the last eight of the Carabao Cup with another three-goal away win, following their 3-0 triumph at Luton.
      But once again, almost spookily, goalkeeper Dean Henderson delivered a moment of brilliance to keep his team 1-0 ahead.
      And just like the tie at Kenilworth Road, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was thankful for his keeper’s outstanding stop with United then moving up a gear to score a couple of goals.
      Henderson’s outstanding one-handed stop to deny Leandro Trossard not only proved this keeper is one hell of a talent.

      But also that he is oven-ready to replace De Gea in an instant the moment he makes mistakes on a regular basis.
      Judging by last season, that time could come any time soon.
      And the same goes for Jordan Pickford with England even though, for the time being, Nick Pope looks to be Gareth Southgate’s unofficial number two.
      Henderson, who arrived at United as a teenager before being farmed to various clubs out on loan, will not forget his United debut at Luton.

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      United had Henderson to thank for keeping them in the gameCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Scott McTominay put Man Utd ahead at BrightonCredit: Getty – Pool

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      The midfielder’s header put United 1-0 up just before half-timeCredit: Reuters

      And on a rotten night on the south coast, the 23-year-old proved that his levels of concentration are supreme because for periods – like at Luton – he had little to do.
      This skill is the sign of a top keeper, rather than one who makes nine decent saves before conceding a soft one.
      Otherwise, this was not a game United fans will care to remember but they will not care if they end up winning their first trophy since 2017.
      But they will not do it if they keep playing Odion Ighalo.
      He delivered a laboured 79 minute performance at Kenilworth Road and was no better against Brighton before thankfully being taken off after Henderson’s save.
      Earlier, he wasted the first decent chance as he rounded Jason Steele but stuck his effort into the side netting.
      Juan Mata played the clever pass and it came after an impressive but patient United build-up.
      Brighton improved though.
      Bernardo caused some problems down the left and their first chance came when Alireza Jahanbakhsh forced Henderson into a low save to his right
      Yet a thoroughly disappointing opening half ended with a goal from Scott McTominay.
      Mata discovered a burst of pace from somewhere and cruised past Dan Burn before being cynically fouled by the home defender, who deservedly earned a yellow card.

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      Juan Mata doubled United’s lead midway through the second-halfCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Mata shone for the Red Devils on a rainy night at the AmexCredit: Reuters
      But Mata got some revenge as his outstanding free-kick was met by McTominay who was allowed a clear run on goal by Bernardo, who appeared to have completely switched off.
      The only player anywhere near McTominay was Eric Bailly but he was effectively brushed away by the Scotsman who nodded hoime.
      Brighton manager Graham Potter will have been annoyed as his team had defended really well until that moment, when they were guilty of completely switching off.
      The fine set-piece from Spanish midfielder Mata also meant he has been directly involved in 12 goals in his last 15 starts for United with four goals and eight assists.
      With Brighton improving and United looking subdued – with Ighalo hopeless up front – Henderson delivered that fine stop from Trossard in the 67th minute.
      And like that game at Luton, United improved once they brought on the cavalry from the subs bench.
      Paul Pogba’s pass was met with a brilliant backheel from Donny van de Beek with Mata steering a shot through Lewis Dunk’s legs.
      And the Frenchman sealed the tie with a well struck free-kick which seemed to take a slight deflection off Joel Veltman before hitting the net via the post.
      But once again, the man United were thankful for was at the other end.
      Henderson has still only played twice for United but he has delivered one hell of a statement of intent.
      For the time being at least, we will still only see Henderson play in the next round of the Carabao Cup and maybe the odd Champions League game.

      But quite clearly, this is a keeper with incredible self esteem who, putting it politely, is bloody confident.
      Yet he is proving he can walk the walk as well as talking a good game and United’s long-time number one keeper now faces one hell of a battle for his place.
      At this rate, Henderson could be United’s new No 1 by Christmas.

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      Sevilla supremo Monchi ‘cannot believe’ Man Utd don’t have a sporting director to mastermind transfer business

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      MANCHESTER UNITED not having a sporting director is ‘unbelievable’ according to Sevilla’s man in that role, Monchi.
      It is believed United were considering bringing in someone in that position to work with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and executive vice chairman Ed Woodward.

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      Monchi is shocked Manchester United don’t have a sporting directorCredit: Getty – Contributor

      United legends Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra had discussions over the potential role.
      Ex-PSG chief Antero Henrique and Red Bull’s head of sport Ralf Rangnick were also sounded out.
      But Old Trafford bosses cooled their interest in finding someone for the role earlier this year.
      Now highly-respected Monchi, who has himself been linked with United and Arsenal, believes the Premier League giants are missing out by not having a sporting director.

      Speaking to the Telegraph, the 52-year-old said: “This is my opinion – all clubs should have this position.
      “What is the main function? To dedicate the time to everything that relates on a sports level.
      “Where 60-70 per cent of the budget is allocated to the first team, if you don’t have a specialist who deals with that, it is very difficult to understand.
      “I do understand there are very successful clubs – Manchester United are probably one of the top five in the world, but they do not have that specific position.

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      “But I think that clubs more and more are aware that they really need this position and also we are the connection between the technical staff, the squad, the board, we know the ­market, we get lots of information through the different scouts.
      “So, for me, I can’t believe a club does not have this particular position.
      “Logically, I have to believe in it because that’s what I do. But I do think it’s essential.”
      Monchi left Italian giants Roma in March 2019 and was thought to be in line for move to the Emirates as a Director of Football.
      But the Gunners missed out, and the 52-year-old returned to his old club Sevilla.
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      He spent his playing career as a goalkeeper at Sevilla before taking on the role as Director of Football at the same club in 2000.
      In his 17 years in the post, Monchi helped them win 11 trophies, including five Uefa Cup and Europa League titles.
      But it was his ability to unearth young talent that has earned him such a strong reputation.
      He helped find the likes of Sergio Ramos and Jose Antonio Reyes and brought them through the club’s academy.
      Meanwhile, he signed Dani Alves, Julio Baptista and Ivan Rakitic before selling them on for big profits.

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      Fans mock Solskjaer as Man Utd boss lets drenched assistant hold umbrella for him in torrential rain at Brighton

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has been mercilessly mocked on social media after letting his assistant hold his umbrella for him during a torrential downpour.
      The Manchester United boss was preparing for his side’s Carabao Cup clash with Brighton when the heavens opened at the Amex.

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      Solskjaer has been mocked for forcing a woman to hold an umbrella over his head

      Hope Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s arms get better soon, must be a serious injury when you can’t hold your own umbrella!!! Not much social distancing going on either!!! 🤔
      — Mike Bolger (@Mlbolger) September 30, 2020

      But rather than hold his own brolly to keep dry, Solskjaer had a staffer – named as Karen by Sky Sports – give him a hand.
      Say what you want about Steve McClaren, at least the ‘wally with a brolly’ held his own umbrella…
      And fans were quick to jump on the bandwagon in taking the mick out of United’s own ‘Ole with a brolly’.
      One tweeted: “Hope Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arms get better soon, must be a serious injury when you can’t hold your own umbrella!

      “Not much social distancing going on either!”

      Did anybody just see the tiny woman holding the umbrella for Solskjaer? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the camera panning out and the poor wifey could barely reach hahaha hold your own brolly lazy git
      — Chez woods{NUFC🖤⚪️} (@The_Woods_Mama) September 30, 2020

      Southern softies? No umbrella for Potter during the TV interview, Solskjaer needs protection. Pah! #BRIMUN
      — Phil Mepham (@philmep12) September 30, 2020

      Why is someone holding a umbrella for Solskjaer the plonker
      — Corey Hulme (@CozHulme) September 30, 2020

      Another let rip, saying: “No wonder Solskjaer can’t get this team moving…”
      A third joked: “Can’t hold on to a lead? Can’t even hold his own umbrella.
      “This is peak Alan Partridge.”

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      Man Utd fail in loan transfer for Fiorentina star Chiesa in yet another attempt to secure Jadon Sancho alternative

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly failed in their bid to sign Fiorentina star Federico Chiesa on loan in yet another attempt to secure an alternative to Jadon Sancho.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been desperately hunting a new winger all summer, with Sancho his long-term No1 target.

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      Man Utd have reportedly failed in their bid to sign Federico Chiesa on loanCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The England star, 20, looks set to stay at Borussia Dortmund for at least the 2020-21 season, with captain Marco Reus all-but confirming the news.
      But on Wednesday, SunSport exclusively revealed Sancho had asked his team to “pull out all the stops” to get him to Old Trafford before the October 5 transfer deadline.
      Solskjaer, though, is fearful he is running out time to conclude a deal for Sancho – who is valued at £108million by Dortmund.
      And the Man Utd boss has time-and-time again looked elsewhere – eyeing up moves for Douglas Costa, Ismaila Sarr and Ousmane Demebele, among others.

      With under a week left to go until the transfer window slams shut, Solskjaer reportedly made a move for 22-year-old Fiorentina winger Chiesa on loan.
      However, as the club have repeatedly stated in recent windows, they are not willing to allow their star man to leave on loan.
      Fiorentina are tempted to cash-in on their prized asset, though – with Juventus believed to be eyeing up a £45m swoop.
      The Telegraph have claimed Man Utd were unsuccessful in their bid to sign Italian ace Chiesa on loan.

      Solskjaer will yet again be forced to look elsewhere.
      United – despite being one of very few teams able to afford monster transfer fees in the current financial climate – have endured an horrific summer.
      So far, Solskjaer has only signed midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
      The lack of activity prompted club legend Gary Neville to call the club’s transfer dealings “appalling”.
      United have, however, been linked with the free signing of Edinson Cavani and a loan move for Real Madrid flop Luka Jovic.

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