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      Man United must drop Sancho transfer and make centre back a priority, says Rio Ferdinand as he slams ‘terrible’ defence

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      MANCHESTER UNITED should put the Jadon Sancho transfer on hold and sort out the ‘terrible’ defence, says club legend Rio Ferdinand.
      Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side made a miserable start to the new Premier League season with a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

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      Victor Lindelof had a nightmare dealing with Wilfried Zaha and PalaceCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Rio Ferdinand is desperate for United to sign a centre-halfCredit: BT Sport

      Victor Lindelof in particular came in for criticism for his performance, with captain Harry Maguire also slammed in some quarters.
      And Ferdinand believes the back-line should be the ‘priority’ – even pushing back United’s long pursuit of Sancho.
      Speaking to BT Sport ahead of United’s trip to Brighton, the 41-year-old said: “There’s no point showing them the Palace game back to help them, they’ve been like that in the Europa League semi final, the FA Cup semi final. Nothing changes. 
      “It was terrible to see. As a centre-back you need to have the ability to smell danger and they never had it.

      “This was an area I’ve been mentioning for many months. It’s still not been addressed.
      “I want Jadon Sancho, he’s a generational talent but the centre back position should be a priority over anywhere else in the transfer window.”
      SunSport has exclusively revealed that United are planning at least two more signings this window.
      But a centre-half is not believed to be one of them.

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      Even captain Harry Maguire looked out of sorts in the opening-day 3-1 defeat to Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP or Licensors

      SunSport understands the club are looking to land both Sancho and Alex Telles within the coming weeks.
      And Solskjaer, chief exec Ed Woodward and transfer guru Matt Judge are in constant discussions to get the deals over the line.
      United are believed to be confident of landing Sancho, with a £90million offer to Borussia Dortmund in the works.
      The 20-year-old England winger is keen on a move to Old Trafford, but will not force through a transfer.
      Meanwhile, the club are in talks with Porto over a swoop for Telles, with Porto demanding around £18m.
      However, the Red Devils are reluctant to pay that much for a 27-year-old left-back in the final year of his contract.
      It is understood United have had more than 15 players proposed to them by agents in the past week alone.

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      Man Utd fans convinced Alex Telles is set to complete transfer from Porto after left-back ‘likes’ Evra post on Instagram

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans believes Alex Telles is on his way after the Porto defender ‘liked’ a post by Red Devils legend Patrice Evra.
      Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly closing in on a deal to bring the left-back to Old Trafford.

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      Manchester United fans are getting excited that the Telles deal is closeCredit: AFP or licensors

      He will provide competition for Luke Shaw – but the two clubs are still some way apart on the fee.
      Before United’s visit to Brighton, Evra uploaded a clip from the past showing him being screamed at by then boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
      The Frenchman’s caption explained that Fergie went mad at him for passing the ball backwards – he says he listened and went on to be man of the match.
      The post was liked by Telles – sending United fans into meltdown.

      After the screenshot was posted on to Twitter, it certainly didn’t go unnoticed.
      Many wrote ‘here we go’, hinting that the transfer must be close.
      Joshua Lewis wrote that he was ‘desperate’ for it to mean the 27-year-old was moving to United.
      United supporters and fan accounts shared the screenshot as excitement builds ahead of the prospective move.

      Telles, 27, has just a year left on his contract and believes the Portuguese side’s asking price of £18m is too high.
      He is eager to make the switch to Old Trafford and remains confident he will be a Manchester United player when the deadline shuts on October 5.
      Porto are attempting to hold firm in their valuation while United are also continuing to play hardball.
      SunSport revealed how United will look at Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico for £23m if the Telles deal falls through.
      Sergio Reguilon was a target but the Spaniard ended up joining Tottenham, who agreed to a buy-back clause with Real Madrid.

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      Man Utd and Wolves boost as Barcelona reject Douglas Costa transfer after being offered Juventus star in swap deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Wolves have been handed a boost in their bid to bring in Douglas Costa.
      The two Premier League clubs have been linked with a swoop this transfer window for the 30-year-old Juventus winger.

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      Douglas Costa is reportedly not wanted by Juventus anymoreCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It was reported yesterday in Italy that Juve wanted to offer him as part of a deal to bring Ousmane Dembele to Serie A.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, Barca are not interested in bringing Costa to the Nou Camp.
      It is believed Juve tried to include the same player when they signed Arthur from the Spanish giants.

      But seemingly the lesson has not been learned.
      SunSport previously revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent was working on a £37million transfer to bring Costa to Wolves.
      Jorge Mendes has done plenty of business with the Premier League side over recent seasons to draw the likes of Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves, Rui Patricio and record-signing Fabio Silva to the West Midlands.
      Wolves may be keen to bring in a new winger after selling Diogo Jota to Liverpool in a transfer that will ultimately cost £45million.

      Costa started just six Serie A games last season and was brought on as a late substitute in Pirlo’s first game – a 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

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      The Brazilian has also been linked with Manchester United this summer with the Red Devils currently failing in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho.
      Dembele meanwhile, another winger on the shortlist at Old Trafford, has struggled with injuries at Barcelona.
      The £135.5million signing, who could only muster nine appearances last season, had been a loan target for Liverpool.
      Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu recently claimed Dembele was one of Barca’s players that would not be sold.
      Yet Nelson Semedo was also included on that list and the Portuguese sealed a £29million move to Wolves.

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      Man Utd to launch last-gasp Jadon Sancho transfer raid with ‘final offer of £90m’ and are ‘confident’ of landing winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to make a final £90million move for Jadon Sancho.
      The Borussia Dortmund winger has been linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer.

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      Manchester United are reportedly confident of finally signing Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And now, according to The Mirror, United supremo Ed Woodward will come in with a final ‘take-it-or-leave-it offer’.
      It is believed the Premier League club will offer £75m up front, with another £15m to be paid in add ons later on.
      After months of wrangling, United will not budge from this latest, structured deal but are said to be ‘confident’ of finally landing their man.
      This is despite Dortmund’s head of football Sebastian Kehl saying earlier in the week that the 20-year-old would STAY in Germany.

      An initial deadline of August 10 set by the Bundesliga club passed without incident.
      He told Ruhr Nachrichten: “He [Jadon Sancho] is our player, and he will stay.
      “It was an important statement from the club because we have a certain responsibility. Without Jadon this team is weaker.”
      Sancho played 78 minutes of Dortmund’s 3-0 win against Borussia Monchengladbach in their Bundesliga opener.

      He scored on his first appearance of the season in the German Cup in a 5-0 thrashing of Duisberg.
      But to fund the move for Sancho, as well as the rumoured interest in Porto left-back Alex Telles, could mean SIX players are on their way out of the club.
      Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Diogo Dalot, Andreas Pereira, Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo are all up for the chop.
      However, one man who the club are happy to keep around is Jesse Lingard.
      The midfielder, 27, is reportedly NOT on the transfer list after playing in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton.
      SunSport revealed this week that Lingard could even be offered a one-year contract extension to ensure he maintains value in the market.

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      Man Utd ‘to sell SIX players to fund Jadon Sancho transfer this summer.. but Jesse Lingard may not be one’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to offload SIX players to pay for Jadon Sancho and Alex Telles, according to reports.
      Despite reports of a busy summer at Old Trafford, only Donny van de Beek has arrived with Alexis Sanchez the biggest name to leave.

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      Jadon Sancho appears to be staying put in GermanyCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Jesse Lingard was back in action for Manchester United at Luton on TuesdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A left-back and right-sided attacker are thought to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s priorities in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.
      Porto defender Telles is widely reported to be his first-choice but the Red Devils have had difficulties reaching the £17million price tag.
      According to the Mail, United want to negotiate a smaller fee while they struggle to shift their unwanted stars.
      Chris Smalling could be reintegrated into the side but the preferred outcome is said to be an £18m exit.

      Reports in Italy outline a potential final bid from Roma after the defender starred in Serie A last season, with Inter Milan also keen.
      Fellow defenders Phil Jones, Diogo Dalot and Marcos Rojo are also up for sale.
      Little concrete interest has arrived for the trio, with Jones thought to be out injured until November.
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s start against Crystal Palace last weekend appeared to relegate right-back Dalot to third choice in Solskjaer’s pecking order, while Rojo is back after a loan at Estudiantes.

      Following Dean Henderson’s return to the club, Sergio Romero is seen as having no future at Old Trafford.

      And Andreas Pereira is linked to Benfica after being ignored by the United boss.
      However, one man who the club are happy to keep around is Jesse Lingard.
      The midfielder, 27, is reportedly NOT on the transfer list after playing in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton.
      SunSport revealed this week that Lingard could even be offered a one-year contract extension to ensure he maintains value in the market.
      Along with Telles, United are still interested in pulling off a deal for Sancho.
      Talks with Borussia Dortmund and the winger are said to have stalled in recent weeks.

      An initial deadline of August 10 set by the Bundesliga club passed without incident and the Premier League giants are now reportedly relying on paying the £108m fee in installments.
      Dortmund’s head of football Sebastian Kehl recently told Ruhr Nachrichten: “He is our player – and he will stay here.
      “It was an important statement from the club, because we have a certain responsibility. We agreed that we needed to show a certain stance.
      “And 80 million euros is simply not enough for a player of his quality. We owed it to the club and the fans. Without Jadon this team is weaker.”

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      Luton 0 Man Utd 3: Dean Henderson enjoys dream debut as Mata, Greenwood and Rashford score

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      DEAN HENDERSON had waited nine years for this moment.
      After progressing through the youth ranks at United, Henderson was dispatched out on loan spells to Stockport, Grimsby, Shrewsbury and Sheffield United before finally being handed a first-team debut.

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      Dean Henderson pulled off a fine save to keep United aheadCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Juan Mata converts a 44th-minute penalty against LutonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Marcus Rashford buried a strike to put United 2-0 upCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Mason Greenwood stroked a late third in to put gloss on the scorelineCredit: Rex Features

      So finally, he was given his debut but it looked as though he would not have a single save to make.
      Then with 10 minutes left – and United struggling against Luton – Henderson proved why he could well replace David de Gea.
      He is certainly convinced that De Gea will soon be toast.
      Luton’s Tom Lockyer will have thought his effort was going to creep in at the near post but Henderson somehow managed to claw the ball away and from the rebound, the same Luton player saw his effort blocked by Eric Bailly.

      But it was that moment of class which avoided Luton getting a deserved leveller and sending the tie into penalties. Until then, they were hanging on to Juan Mata’s penalty before subs Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood sealed the win with decent strikes at the end.
      But in terms of Henderson’s one moment of class, at least Ole Gunnar Solskjaer learned one thing from this game as there was precious little else to analyse from his second XI.
      No-one really took their chances to stake a place in the starting line-up for Saturday’s trip to Brighton. Equally, United will travel to either Preston or Brighton in the next round.
      Yet while United’s defence was solid enough, there was very little spark going forward and Odion Ighalo looked completely isolated up front and rarely threatened.

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      Juan Mata celebrates giving United the lead at Kenilworth RoadCredit: Reuters

      Jesse Lingard showed a few flashes of skill along with Donny van de Beek but it was nothing special and it was another forgettable performance from Solskjaer’s team.
      This was not even Luton’s biggest game of the week as they made nine changes from Saturday as United was not even their biggest match of the week.
      In a game the club’s fans have been waiting 14 years for, Luton make the short trip to Vicarage Road on Saturday for their battle against hated rivals Watford
      Since that last meeting, a 1-1 draw in April 2006, Luton have tumbled out of the Football League, bounced back again through the divisions and now find themselves third in the Championship after a bright start.
      Former boss Alex Ferguson always moaned about coming here to this corner of Bedfordshire and it was United’s first match at Kenilworth Road in 28 years.
      Skipper Harry Maguire was the only survivor of the team while United’s only signing of a frustrating summer, £40million midfielder Van de Beek, was making his full debut.
      We only saw flashes of what he is capable of and one of those moments came early on when he showed impressive awareness by allowing Lingard’s cross through his legs for Mata to pounce, but his half-decent strike was saved by James Shea.

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      Marcus Rashford celebrates with team-mates after making it 2-0Credit: AFP

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      Jesse Lingard showed a few flashes of skill on a rare start for Manchester United
      With his United job prospects not looking particularly bright, this was a chance for Lingard to put himself in the shop window, albeit against a team outside the Premier League.
      He looked sharp enough and combined well with Van de Beek although you would have still expected United to cause a few more problems in the first half.
      Luton had worked incredibly hard defensively and then they ruined it all with a needless challenge from George Moncur on Brandon Williams just before half-time.
      There was not a massive amount of contact from the son of former West Ham midfielder John Moncur, but it was a silly challenge even if Williams was looking in the direction of the referee for a foul before even hitting the ground.
      Mata sent Luton’s keeper the wrong way with a confidently-taken penalty and is now just one strike away from becoming the 22nd player in United’s history to reach a half century of goals.
      Playing against his former club, Ryan Tunnicliffe denied the visitors a second with a goal-line block to deny Lingard while Nemanja Matic and Van de Beek had shots saved by Shea.
      Henderson made that crucial save and at the end, substitute Rashford delivered a polished finish and fellow sub Greenwood stroked the ball into the far corner for 3-0.

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      Man Utd transfer move for Alexander Sorloth comes to nothing as Crystal Palace star joins RB Leipzig on permanent deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S shock move for Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth came to nothing as the striker signed for RB Leipzig.
      The Norwegian struggled in a disastrous 12-month spell at Selhurst Park, failing to net a league goal in 16 appearances, before being sent out on loan.

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      Alexander Sorloth has joined RB Leipzig despite reported interest from Manchester United and TottenahamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He has performed well elsewhere, freely scoring for Danish side Midtjylland before his move to Palace as well as Trabzonspor.
      His loan spell in Turkey last season, which came after a season-long loan in Belgium with Gent, earned Sorloth, 24, rave reviews.
      An impressive 33 goals in 49 outings helped Trabzon to second in the Super Lig table and a big move has been predicted for the forward.
      According to Turkish outlet Asist Analiz, United and Tottenham were hoping to fight over his services.

      Trabzonspor manager Eddie Newton told SunSport in August: “If someone wants to purchase him at an agreed price then I think it would be foolhardy for the club to turn it down.”
      However, Sorloth has put pen to paper on a deal at RB Leipzig – despite fears his cancelled medical would scupper the move.
      Palace said: “Everyone at Crystal Palace FC wishes Alexander the very best for his career.”

      Alexander Sørloth has joined Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer, subject to international clearance.We wish Alexander the very best for his career.#CPFC | https://t.co/utMcYSDkhb
      — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 22, 2020

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      Leipzig were reportedly ready to pay more than £21million to sign the player, who was only halfway through his Trabzonspor loan deal.

      Spurs fans in particular have been desperate for the club to sign some back-up for Harry Kane.
      Fernando Llorente and Vincent Janssen both struggled to score goals while waiting in reserve for the England forward, leaving Irish teenager Troy Parrott as Jose Mourinho’s only natural striker aside from Kane.

      Whether the Tottenham boss utilises new loan signing Gareth Bale on the wings or through the middle remains to be seen.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United have Odion Ighalo as an alternative to Anthony Martial up top.
      Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are both capable of moving centrally but the Red Devils may prefer a new addition given their struggles in signing Jadon Sancho.

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      Man Utd make Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth shock target after stunning goalscoring spell at Trabzonspor

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to bid for Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth, according to reports.
      The Norwegian struggled in a disastrous 12-month spell at Selhurst Park, failing to net a league goal in 16 appearances, before being sent out on loan.

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      Alexander Sorloth could return to the Premier League with Manchester United or TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He has performed well elsewhere, freely scoring for Danish side Midtjylland before his move to Palace as well as Trabzonspor.
      His loan spell in Turkey last season, which came after a season-long loan in Belgium with Gent, earned Sorloth, 24, rave reviews.
      An impressive 33 goals in 49 outings helped Trabzon to second in the Super Lig table and a big move has been predicted for the forward.
      According to Turkish outlet Asist Analiz, United and Tottenham are to fight over his services.

      Trabzonspor manager Eddie Newton told SunSport in August: “If someone wants to purchase him at an agreed price then I think it would be foolhardy for the club to turn it down.”
      Sorloth was set to sign for RB Leipzig but that move is now in severe doubt after his medical was cancelled.
      Negotiations over fees and bonuses have been blamed for the delay, opening the way for rival bidders.

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      Leipzig were reportedly ready to pay over £21million to sign the player, who though is only halfway through his Trabzonspor loan deal.

      Spurs fans in particular have been desperate for the club to sign some back-up for Harry Kane.
      Fernando Llorente and Vincent Janssen both struggled to score goals while waiting in reserve for the England forward, leaving Irish teenager Troy Parrott as Jose Mourinho’s only natural striker aside from Kane.

      Whether the Tottenham boss utilises new loan signing Gareth Bale on the wings or through the middle remains to be seen.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United have Odion Ighalo as an alternative to Anthony Martial up top.
      Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are both capable of moving centrally but the Red Devils may prefer a new addition given their struggles in signing Jadon Sancho.

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