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      Watch David De Gea make another mistake as Man Utd star mocked for ‘criminal positioning’ in shock Spain loss to Ukraine

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      DAVID DE GEA has been slammed on social media for ‘criminal positioning’ that led to Ukraine’s winner against Spain.
      A delightful through-ball from West Ham star Andriy Yarmolenko was picked up by substitute Viktor Tsygankov to slam the ball home for a 1-0 win.

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      David De Gea was slammed on Twitter for his positioning in conceding this goal against Ukraine

      But it was Manchester United keeper De Gea who was heavily criticised for conceding.
      He was caught half-way between coming out and staying on his line – and it didn’t go unnoticed by eagle-eyed footie fans.
      Olly Lovel wrote that the Spaniard’s positioning was ‘criminal’, while Scott Rodgers asked why he ‘was so far out’.

      Twitter user ‘Colm’ posted: “When that ball is played through he needs to either commit fully to going to the ball or get on his line, he did neither.

      “It is literally a keeper’s job to make up for poor defending.”
      Another joked that he was ‘hes trying to adapt to a sweeper keeper ffs’.
      Eddie Glyn wrote: “Hendo will be licking his lips”, in a hint that De Gea could now lose his Manchester United No1 spot to understudy Dean Henderson.
      ‘What is he doing’, ‘should retire’ and ‘finished keeper’ were just some of the other comments aimed at the 29-year-old.

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      West Ham star Andriy Yarmolenko found Tsygankov with a peach of a pass

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      Substitute Viktor Tsygankov was Ukraine’s matchwinnerCredit: Reuters

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      The Manchester United keeper’s positioning has once again being questionedCredit: Rex Features

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      David De Gea had nowhere to hide as he conceded against Ukraine

      De Gea didn’t exactly head to international duty in the best form – he conceded SIX as his United side were thumped 6-1 by Tottenham last time out.
      But most of the goals could be blamed on the shocking defending in front of him as opposed to keeper errors.
      De Gea came in for some stinging criticism last season from one United legend.
      Roy Keane was left seething after the stopper allowed Steve Bergwijn’s effort to go straight through ‘the most overrated goalkeeper I’ve seen in a long, long time’.

      “I am disgusted with it. Maguire? de Gea? Hang your heads in shame.””I’d be swinging punches at that guy.”Roy Keane is absolutely FURIOUS at that Tottenham goal…😳 pic.twitter.com/fC97LLKHcf
      — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 19, 2020

      The no-nonsense Irishman said he was ‘sick to death of this goalkeeper’, that he would be ‘swinging punches at him’ at half-time, and told him to ‘get a taxi back to Manchester’.
      United did manage to claw a goal back as the game finished 1-1, and De Gea almost redeemed himself with a world-class save from Heung-min Son.
      But for Keane, the damage was done.
      SunSport has compiled a list of the seven times De Gea has been left high and dry with errors – with more and more United fans now hoping boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives Henderson his chance.

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      Could David De Gea now be usurped as Man Utd No1?

      Solskjaer shuts down questions about Man Utd blunder keeper De Gea to keep pressure off him ahead of West Ham clash More

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      How Man Utd could replace Pogba with Eduardo Camavinga thanks to failed transfer talks over Ousmane Dembele

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly replace Paul Pogba with countryman Eduardo Camavinga.
      Pogba’s deal expires next summer, but United do have the option to extend it for another season.

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      Eduardo Camavinga is on Manchester United’s radarCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Paul Pogba has been linked with Real Madrid and JuventusCredit: AFP or Licensors

      But according to Spanish newspaper AS, plans are being drawn up to prepare for the 27-year-old’s departure.
      And Rennes starlet Camavinga has emerged as a potential long-term replacement.
      United have ‘put in place the mechanism’ to sign Camavinga – and it started by already dealing with his agent.

      Camavinga is managed by Mousa Sissoko, who also looks after Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele.

      While United failed in their loan bid for Dembele on deadline day, it is being reported that ‘a foundation’ was laid to explore the possibility to sign Camavinga.
      The 17-year-old’s current deal at Rennes expires in 2022.
      Real Madrid were believed to be the frontrunners for the signature of Camavinga – but with a holding interest in Pogba, any move for the teen may be scrapped.
      Juventus are also keen on a reunion with Pogba having bought and then sold him to United.

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      Manchester United failed with a loan bid for Barcelona star Ousmane DembeleCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Football expert Fabrizio Romano claimed on a podcast that Pogba probably would have been a Juve player this summer had it not been for the coronavirus.
      And Romano believes the pandemic, which is causing a cash crisis across the continent, made a summer bid for the France international ‘impossible’.
      Last week Camavinga scored a stunning overhead kick in his first start for France.
      It only took the 17-year-old prospect nine minutes to register as his country demolished Ukraine 7-1 in a friendly.
      In a flash of quick thinking, the youngster readjusted his body and flicked the ball over his head in a brilliant overhead kick.
      The Ukrainian defence were left stunned as Camavinga celebrated his moment of genius.

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      Man Utd ‘going nowhere’ after deadline panic buys, while Arsenal transfer business was unbelievable, claims Paul Merson

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      PAUL MERSON believes Manchester United are “going nowhere” after making the last-minute addition of Edinson Cavani.
      The former Paris Saint-Germain striker, 33, signed as a free agent on deadline day to bolster the Red Devils’ attack.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suffered a difficult start to the season at Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA

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      Mikel Arteta is impressing Paul Merson with his push for the top-fourCredit: AP:Associated Press

      While Cavani has bagged 250 goals in Serie A and Ligue 1 throughout a lethal career, there are fears he is a spent force.
      And former Arsenal and England midfielder Merson, 52, does not think the Uruguayan will guide United to success.
      He wrote in the Star: “Edinson Cavani is an underwhelming signing for Manchester United that shows they are going nowhere.

      “He’s been available on a free transfer since I don’t know when, and I don’t think they got beaten by Tottenham because they can’t put the ball in the net.

      “Having a man sent off in that game just gave them an excuse. They were already all over the shop defensively.
      “It’s hard to play for a big club when you haven’t got any pace and their centre-backs have none.
      “I thought they were a shoe-in for the top four before the season started but until they get some legs in that back four I don’t see where they are going.
      “They have opened the door for teams like Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton to finish in the top four this season.

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      Former Gunner Merson is happy with his old side’s transfer businessCredit: Getty – Contributor
      “I don’t think they are a top four club at the moment. They can’t defend for toffee, and they let Chris Smalling go to Roma. He would probably get in the team right now.
      “Cavani feels like a Quick Fix. But he’s probably not even that if I’m being honest. I don’t see him being the difference.”
      United completed much of their transfer business on deadline day, adding Cavani, Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri to earlier signing Donny van de Beek.
      Atalanta winger Amad Diallo is set to arrive in January after the club missed out on Jadon Sancho.
      Merson feels the Red Devils are heading in the opposite direction to Arsenal on the pitch.
      The Gunners have attracted criticism, including from Merson, for their handling of Gunnersaurus mascot man Jerry Quy’s sacking.
      But the £45million signing of Thomas Partey was praised by the ex-midfielder as a real coup.

      Merson added: “I like where Arsenal are going on the pitch. Mikel Arteta is doing really well.
      “And Partey is an unbelievable signing.
      “I don’t know why Manchester United or even Manchester City didn’t go for him. He’s better than what they’ve got.
      “But off the pitch, I don’t like what is happening at Arsenal at all sometimes. It’s not the club I remember.”

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      Man Utd star Marcus Rashford to line up for England vs Belgium in black boots adorned with 40 messages from school kids

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford will wear black boots adorned with 40 messages from school kids for England against Belgium tonight.
      The 22-year-old – who was awarded an MBE for his inspirational campaign to secure free meals for disadvantaged children in the school holidays – has launched the ‘Marcus Rashford Boot Project’ in honour of Black History Month.

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      Marcus Rashford is celebrating Black History month with custom-made bootsCredit: Twitter / @England

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      Rashford holds out his limited edition black bootsCredit: Twitter / @England

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      Rashford’s special boots adorned with the phrase ‘I am the future of…’Credit: Twitter / @England

      As part of his efforts to use his platform to give a voice to disadvantaged youngsters, the Three Lions ace will don a pair of special edition Nike Mercurial boots featuring handwritten messages.
      The words are all responses given by school kids to the phrase ‘I am the future of…’ and will be first seen in the Nations League fixture against Fifa’s No1 ranked side at Wembley.
      The 40 children have been selected from three schools where a large portion of kids receive free school meals, including Button Lane in Wythenshawe – Rashford’s own primary school.

      The Manchester-born hero will also display messages written by youngsters from Passmores Academy in Harlow and Brunswick Community Primary School in Sheffield.

      Rashford will wear the boots throughout October before donating pairs to charities aligned with his fight against child poverty, including FareShare and Trussell Trust.
      The striker idolised Muhammad Ali in his youth and an inspirational quote from the late great boxer can be found on his laces.
      It reads: “Recognise how every moment of our journey is an important part of the growth of our soul.”
      The colour of the boots is also a nod to Rashford’s journey through the United academy – where youngsters are famously BANNED from wearing anything other than black boots.

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      Rashford’s laces carry an inspirational quote from Muhammad AliCredit: Twitter / @England

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      The boots are adorned with messages from 40 children across three schoolsCredit: Twitter / @England

      The custom-made boots will not be available to buy.
      Rashford said: “This project was an opportunity for me to give millions of children in the UK a platform to share their voice and inspire the next generation.
      “If I hadn’t experienced what I experienced as a child, I couldn’t stand here today as a voice for change. There would be little power in the delivery of my message.
      “I wanted to carry their voice with me, standing in Wembley Stadium with their messages written across my boots. I wanted to give them a moment to shine.

      Children need to believe that they can be anything they want to be, regardless of system failings and injustices.”
      Marcus RashfordMBE

      “Children need to believe that they can be anything they want to be, regardless of system failings and injustices.
      “We must allow and encourage our children to dream because sometimes dreams are all they have.”
      After getting the news of his MBE gong, Rashford revealed he will take his mum Melanie to meet the Queen.
      And he was praised by Three Lions pal Eric Dier who labelled him a ‘role model for not only kids – but us as players as well’.

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      England stars lavish praise on ‘fantastic role model’ Marcus Rashford after Man Utd striker’s MBE

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      MARCUS RASHFORD MBE was praised by England team-mates and staff after being honoured by The Queen.
      Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate led the plaudits the morning after it was announced he would get the gong.

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      Marcus Rashford was awarded an MBE

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      Rashford has been lauded by his England colleaguesCredit: Rex Features

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      Rashford is determined to use his platform for goodCredit: Rex Features

      It is for his campaign to secure free meals for disadvantaged children in the school holidays.
      England centre-back Eric Dier said: “We had a team meeting before training as we normally do.
      “The manager gave a speech on everything that Marcus has done, congratulated him and we gave him a round of applause.
      “For him to put everything into a cause that is so close to his heart, and for him to effect change in the way he has, he is a fantastic role model for not only kids — but us as players as well.

      “What Marcus has done will show players that we can all have in effecting change in a positive way in a subjects that matter dearly to us.”

      He is a fantastic role model for not only kids — but us as players as well.
      Eric Dieron Marcus Rashford

      Southgate said: “It’s wonderful for him and the family,  but he didn’t start this project to get the recognition.
      “He started it because it was something he was affected by and cared passionately about.
      “For someone his age to make the difference he has is a phenomenal achievement.

      “We have watched him grow up — I say that but he’s still only 22!
      “You can only marvel at what he has achieved.”

      Rashford revealed he will take his mum Melanie to meet the Queen.
      The Manchester-born star told BBC Breakfast: “I know I’ve got to take my mum, she doesn’t give me a choice.
      “Then I’ve got to pick between my brothers and sisters – wish me luck.”
      Rashford took to social media to express his thoughts and future plans after being bestowed the honour for his work off the field.

      He said: “I’m incredibly honoured and humbled.
      “As a young black man from Wythenshawe, never did I think I would be accepting an MBE, never mind an MBE at the age of 22.
      “This is a very special moment for myself and my family, but particularly my mum who is the real deserving recipient of the honour.
      “The fight to protect our most vulnerable children is far from over.
      “I would be doing my community, and the families I have met and spoken with, an injustice if I didn’t use this opportunity to respectfully urge the Prime Minister, who recommended me for this honour, to support our children during the October half-term with an extension of the voucher scheme, as the furlough scheme comes to an end and we face increased unemployment.
      “Another sticking plaster, but one that will give the parents of millions of children in the UK just one less thing to worry about.
      “Let’s stand together in saying that no children in the UK should be going to bed hungry.
      “As I have said many times before, no matter your feeling or opinion, not having access to food is NEVER the child’s fault.”

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      Man Utd’s most expensive teen signings revealed as Amad Diallo could cost over £37m – but won’t become priciest

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      AMAD DIALLO will become one of Manchester United’s most expensive teenagers after a deal was agreed to sign the starlet.
      Atalanta have accepted an offer for the winger, 18, to join the Red Devils for an initial £18million.

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      However the deal could reach a total of £37m if an array of add-on clauses are met.
      Personal terms and a work permit are still to be completed before the youngster moves in January, with Atalanta retaining a 15 per cent sell-on fee.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been desperate to sign a wide attacker throughout the window, targeting Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.

      In the end, he settled on Uruguayan talent Facundo Pellistri and free agent striker Edinson Cavani alongside Diallo.

      Reports suggest Pellistri, also 18, will be thrown in at the deep end when he gets settled in Manchester with a first-team spot a possibility amid United’s early-season struggles.
      And it was in similar circumstances which the club signed its most expensive teenager to date.
      Robin van Persie’s exit in the summer of 2015, combined with the underwhelming arrival of Memphis Depay, forced Louis van Gaal into the market for a striker.
      On deadline day, a deal worth £57.6m was agreed with Monaco for 19-year-old forward Anthony Martial.

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      Anthony Martial remains United’s most expensive teenagerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Luke Shaw became the world’s most expensive teenager when moving in 2014Credit: Getty – Contributor
      That fee was never reached, with only £36m handed over initially and three add-ons agreed.
      Only one of those clauses was met as Martial reached 25 goals in his first four years at Old Trafford, while he failed to reach 25 France caps or win the Ballon d’Or by 2019.
      Diallo will land at slightly below that fee even if he fulfills all of his bonus clauses, which would make him United’s second highest teen purchase.
      Luke Shaw was the most expensive teenager in the world when brought in from Southampton for £30m, weeks before his 19th birthday.
      After two impressive seasons in the Premier League at St Mary’s, the left-back has made just 142 appearances as he begins his seventh campaign in Manchester.
      Injury problems and inconsistent form have stunted the England international’s progression under a number of managers, with Solskjaer signing Alex Telles on deadline day to replace him.
      Next on the list is Wayne Rooney who signed for £25.6m from Everton in 2004.
      On reflection, the Red Devils probably got their money’s worth from the striker, who left aged 31 with five Premier League titles, a Champions League and 253 goals in 559 appearances.

      Anderson also collected a hefty amount of silverware at Old Trafford in his eight years at the club.
      A relative unknown when signed for £20m in 2007, the Brazilian will become United’s fifth-most expensive teenager if Diallo triggers any of his add-ons.
      But the midfielder was rarely a first-team regular and struggled to find form after leaving England, announcing his retirement last year at the age of 31.

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      Wayne Rooney is arguably the only member of this list to live up to his price tag – so farCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Anderson was a fringe player during a successful period for the Red DevilsCredit: Action Images – Reuters

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      Man Utd suffer defensive blow with Eric Bailly injured again and doubt for Newcastle clash while away with Ivory Coast

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S defensive woes continued as Eric Bailly was injured on international duty with the Ivory Coast.
      The centre-back suffered a hamstring blow and is now a doubt for United’s Premier League clash with Newcastle on October 17.

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      Eric Bailly was seen clutching his hamstring before being replaced while playing for the Ivory CoastCredit: RT1

      Bailly was seen clutching the back of his right leg in the 1-1 friendly draw against Belgium on Wednesday.
      The 26-year-old hobbled off after 70 minutes having worryingly gone down off the ball.
      He had started the game – along with Arsenal’s Nicolas Pepe and Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha – on the right of a back three.

      However, the defender took to Instagram to reassure worried United fans that it was a case of ‘fatigue’.

      On his story, he wrote: “Thank you for worrying about me, but I’m doing well. Just fatigue. 
      “Goodnight to you all and God protect us. Congratulations to my team for the match against the first ranked team.”
      Bailly had regained a starting spot alongside Red Devils skipper Harry Maguire before the international break.
      But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s defensive duo flopped in the humiliating 6-1 defeat against Spurs at Old Trafford last weekend.

      The two exchanged sloppy headers before Maguire hauled down team-mate Luke Shaw in the build-up to Tanguy Ndombele bagging Spurs’ first goal in the rout.
      The Norwegian boss had decided to replace Swede Victor Lindelof with Bailly in his starting XI.
      But the injury-prone defender could miss out on a run in the side if he fails to recover.
      Bailly has been continually plagued with knee and ankle problems since arriving at Old Trafford from Villarreal in 2016.
      United will assess his condition upon his return to Carrington.

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      Man Utd ‘ready to complete bargain Dayot Upamecano transfer next summer as release clause drops to £36.5m’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to sign Dayot Upamecano for a bargain £36.5million next summer.
      Sport Bild reports the RB Leipzig centre-back’s release clause will drop to the figure next year, potentially sparking a transfer battle.

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      Dayot Upamecano could move to Old Trafford on the cheap next summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Frenchman was being monitored by a host of Europe’s top clubs during the summer transfer window.
      His old contract had a release clause of £54m and would have expired next summer.
      But after nobody paid up, Upamecano signed a new deal until 2023 with the reduced release clause coming into force in 2021.

      The 21-year-old impressed during Leipzig’s run to the Champions League semi-finals last term.

      Upamecano bagged man of the match in a sensational display in the quarter-final win over Atletico Madrid.
      The report states United will face competition from rivals Liverpool who are also interested in bringing Upamecano to the Premier League.
      Manchester City were previously linked with his signature, but after splashing over £100m on Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias, Upamecano is very unlikely to make his way to the Etihad.
      Leipzig are thought to be resigned to losing their hot prospect at the end of this season.

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      The German club signed Josko Gvardiol from Dinamo Zagreb this summer and have earmarked him to fill Upamecano’s slot after loaning him back to the Croatian side for this season.
      The Red Devils are desperate to strengthen at the back after the humiliating 6-1 defeat by Spurs at Old Trafford.
      Skipper Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly both made blunders as United shipped four goals in the first-half of a Prem game for the first time ever.
      Upamecano’s lightning pace could complement £85m England ace Maguire – who ex-Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan likened to an ‘ocean liner’.

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