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RIO Ferdinand has named four Manchester United stars worth a staggering £236MILLION who do not fit in Ruben Amorim’s system.The former Old Trafford defender has warned progress under the Portuguese’s 3-4-3 set-up has been much slower then expected. Rio Ferdinand has named four Man Utd stars who do not fit Ruben Amorim’s systemAmorim endured another difficult night before Harry Maguire’s winnerFerdinand highlighted that certain players lack the required physicalityArriving on the back of a wave of optimism following the departure of Erik ten Hag, armed with his own style of play, few United fans would have predicted their current plight. The Red Devils just about beat relegation strugglers Ipswich 3-2 on Wednesday night, after more unforgivable howlers from Andre Onana and a straight red for Patrick Dorgu.Harry Maguire’s header rescued United in their time of need after Sam Morsy’s own-goal and Matthijs de Ligt’s tap-in were cancelled out by two Jaden Philogene-Bidace goals.Amorim’s project is only in its infancy, but fans want results and Ferdinand believes at least four players are unsuited to the 3-4-3.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFerdinand thinks Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and this week’s goalscorers Maguire and De Ligt lack the physicality to thrive in Amorim’s new era at Old Trafford. The 46-year-old pundit told TNT Sports: “I think if we’re being brutally honest, there hasn’t been the progress that we all anticipated.”This team aren’t a mobile, dynamic team. If you look through the heartbeat of this team they have other qualities.”But being physical, having the ability to overrun teams physically – they don’t have that capacity.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked whether Zirkzee was one of those who fits the bill, Ferdinand responded: “No… De Ligt, Maguire, Hojlund, it’s not their game.”So I think he needs to find those type of players with the capabilities of carrying out not only tactically what he wants, but the physicality is equally important.”Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnelMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…Amorim’s first 16 Premier League games have yielded just 18 points despite initial optimism.The four players mentioned by Ferdinand were signed by United at a cost of £236million, although none by Amorim himself.Maguire joined for a record-shattering £85m from Leicester in 2019, while United splashed out £43m for De Ligt in the summer.Fans are growing frustrated with £72m flop Hojlund and Zirkzee came for around £36m in the summer.Part of Amorim’s expected overhaul of the squad will involve determining which players possess the required attributes to play his system.But whether United can afford a reset is a totally different story as the Red Devils will need to sell several players in order to buy given their financial concerns.Harry Maguire’s early second half header saw United beat Ipswich 3-2Credit: GettyUnited sit 14th in Prem and know their best route into Europe lies elsewhere.As FA Cup holders, they still have a chance to reach the Europa League with another Wembley win, while triumphing in Europe’s second tier competition would see them return to the Champions League. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe first steps on both of those paths will come against Fulham and Real Sociedad respectively in a huge week for Amorim’s United.And fans are fearing that Amorim could start feuding with Alejandro Garnacho, after he stormed down the tunnel following his substitution when United were down to 10 men. More

RUBEN AMORIM brought up Marcus Rashford when probed on Alejandro Garnacho storming down the Manchester United tunnel. Garnacho was subbed off just before the break after Patrick Dorgu was given a straight red card while United were 1-0 up against Ipswich. Ruben Amorim brought up Marcus Rashford after beating IpswichAlejandro Garnacho posted this cryptic picture on InstagramAmorim will talk to GarnachoThe Argentine winger was seen storming down the tunnel after being subbed off as boos rung around Old Trafford. Amorim was quizzed on Garnacho’s attitude and the United manager name dropped Rashford in response. He said: “You are making a connection with Rashford, right? I know, I know.”What I’m saying is I’m going to talk obviously with Garnacho about that [going down the tunnel]. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”So I will talk about that if you want in the next press conference.” Rashford was sent on loan to Aston Villa in January after a falling out of favour with Amorim. But despite also being linked with a move away, Garnacho remained at the club. The forward posted a cryptic picture of himself looking disgruntled on Instagram as Amorim explained his tactical decision. Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “The thinking was we were playing more in the 5-3-1 and I know that is a risk.”I felt the team was OK in controlling of the game and then you make the substitution and you have to choose someone to come out. It was my choice.”United held out for a 3-2 win thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire after Sam Morsy’s own goal gave them the initial lead. They remain 14th in the Premier League and now host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday. ‘He battered me’ – Wayne Rooney reveals worst ever rollicking from Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd legend snapped back More

WAYNE Rooney has revealed one of the worst hairdryer treatments he ever received from Sir Alex Ferguson.Rooney, 39, was signed by the legendary Manchester United boss in 2004 and became the club’s all-time record scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney opened up on one of the worst Hairdryer TreatmentsCredit: BBCFerguson would blast his Man Utd stars in the dressing room if he wasn’t happy with their performanceCredit: PA:Press AssociationRooney was ‘battered’ by Ferguson at half-time despite scoring at PortsmouthCredit: PA:Press AssociationRooney and Ferguson had a few confrontations during their time at Man UtdCredit: GettyHowever, the two Man Utd heroes butted heads a few times and one of their biggest confrontations took place during the 2009-10 season at Portsmouth.The Red Devils visited Fratton Park 16 years ago in the Premier League and endured a mediocre first half that saw Rooney’s opener getting cancelled out by Kevin-Prince Boateng’s penalty.Sir Alex wasn’t happy at all and was especially disappointed with his star striker.And so Fergie “battered” his player during his half-time team talk in the dressing room.Read More on Man UtdRooney, though, strongly believed this dressing down wasn’t deserved and hit back at his manager.Upon reflection, the England legend admits he went ” a bit too far” and was disrespectful.That led to a quick one-on-one chat between the two where Rooney was reminded of who rules the roost.The former centre-forward, though, insists that interaction had a positive effect on him as he went on to complete a hat-trick in the second half before Ryan Giggs made it 4-1.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt was obvious the two patched things up during the bus ride home as Ferguson confirmed all was forgotten.Rooney told the BBC: “I got it a lot, yeah. When he went of course he was scary and intimidating.EXCL Wayne Rooney spotted training his England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son at £5k a night Dubai hotel”At times deserved, at times not deserved. But I think he knew the right times to do it and he knew the effect it would have. Which normally for me was a positive effect on the pitch.”There was a game which always sticks out. It was Portsmouth away, we were winning 1-0.”I scored in the first half and he came in and he battered me. He just went at me and I felt it wasn’t deserved.”And I went back at him and probably went back a bit too far. It was a bit disrespectful.”And he spoke to me after that. And made it clear that I can’t speak to him like that.”And then I went out and scored another two. So I scored a hat-trick in the game.Patching things up”It was always after the game, it was on the bus. This is where he was always brilliant.”He’d be sat on the bus and he’d walk past you and get a tea or a coffee. “And he walks back past you, he’d give you a little slap on the head and that was his way of saying it’s forgot about.”So you were half waiting for it. I think you would be more worried if it didn’t come.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was necessary as well at times. I think sometimes it gets blown a bit out of propotion.”Because he was really light-hearted as well. But when he went of course he was scary and intimidating.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED have splurged a staggering £1.6BILLION on transfers since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.And despite their enormous outlay, they have never felt so far away from competing for the Premier League title.Mason Mount has played just 237 minutes of Prem football this seasonCredit: GettyRasmus Hojlund has scored two goals this termCredit: GettyCasemiro remains under contract until June 2026Credit: GettyRuben Amorim’s lowly flops are 15th in the Prem table, with the Portuguese boss even suggesting that his players are partially to blame for mass job cuts behind the scenes at Old Trafford.Throughout the post-Ferguson era, the Red Devils have attempted to throw money at their problems – forking out huge transfer fees and wages every summer.But having never previously addressed their football structure behind the scenes, United’s scatter-gun strategy has consistently yielded disastrous results.Amorim’s current crop includes £60m Casemiro, £64m Rasmus Hojlund, £55m Mason Mount and £85m Harry Maguire, to name just a few.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFollowing a decent first season, Casemiro’s form has dropped off a cliff, yet United remain liable for his eye-watering £350,000 a week salary until June 2026.Hojlund, meanwhile, has managed just two Premier League goals this season, and Mount just 237 minutes of game time amid constant injury woes.Maguire’s form has also fluctuated wildly, with the Red Devils having previously tried to flog him to West Ham.United misfits Antony and Jadon Sancho are both out on loan, having cost nearly £160m in transfer fees and £450,000 per week in wages between them.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAntony struggled throughout his Old Trafford stayCredit: ReutersJadon Sancho never delivered on his price tagCredit: GettyLiverpool and Arsenal, the Premier League’s top two, have spent £1.12bn and £1.26bn on transfer fees since Ferguson’s retirement – significantly less than Man Utd.Yet they find themselves streets ahead, despite also having smaller wage bills than the Red Devils, per FBref.Erik ten Hag reveals he HAS returned to work and may never go back to management after Man Utd sackingOnly Manchester City, winners of six of the last seven Prem titles, have a higher wage bill than United.Pep Guardiola’s men have spent £1.74bn since Fergie’s United departure, but have the silverware to show for it.In the same period Chelsea, who judging by last night’s fan protests have problems of their own, have spent £2.37bn on transfers, while Tottenham have forked out £1.21bn.United’s current crop includes plenty of high-profile flops, but such a phenomenon is nothing new.A then-world record £89m was spent on Paul Pogba, £35m on Donny van de Beek, £75m on Romelu Lukaku, £59.7m on Angel Di Maria…The list could go on and on.In the first post-Ferguson season, United chiefs handed David Moyes £65m to spend on Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.Since that campaign, the Red Devils have only spent less than £119m in a season twice – forking out an average of £140m on new players per year.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince his arrival 12 months ago, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been on a controversial cost-cutting drive that has seen hundreds lose their jobs – but the football side of the business continues to cost fortunes without the returns to show for it.It has been 12 years since Man Utd’s last Premier League title and if they do not improve their recruitment, it is hard to see when their next one will come.Paul Pogba cost a then-world record £89million from JuventusCredit: Rex FeaturesDonny van de Beek never hit the heights at Old TraffordCredit: PA More

MANCHESTER UNITED will face an eye-watering £12MILLION bill if they sack Ruben Amorim this summer.The Red Devils’ head coach is understood to have a watertight clause in his contract — meaning he gets the remainder of his 2½-year deal paid up if he is ever axed.Ruben Amorim’s pay-off would be huge if he is axed this yearCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe faces a £20m hit were Amorim and staff to be sackedCredit: AlamyThere is no suggestion under-fire part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has any plans to dump the Portuguese, who only joined the club in November after Erik ten Hag was sacked.And that is despite a shocking run of eight defeats and just four wins in his 15 Prem games.But if things deteriorated further for a team Amorim labelled “the worst” in United history, he would walk away with whatever is left on his £6m-per-year agreement.The same financial  security is understood to apply to all the backroom staff he brought with him when he left Sporting.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd that would see the total cost of the P45s for Amorim and his coaches hit a whopping £20m.Last week, accounts until the end of 2024 showed United owe a huge £1billion, including £300m to clubs for transfer fees they are paying on drip.Amorim, 40, whose 15th-placed side host struggling Ipswich at Old Trafford tonight, said: “When you start a season it’s completely different.“In pre-season you have time to change things. That was my choice. I knew it would be tough.”Most read in FootballAfter tackling Ipswich on Wednesday, the Red Devils have a busy start to MarchBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIronically, revelations over Amorim’s contract come amid claims rival clubs are looking to buy United’s sell-on clauses for ex-Red Devils.Such clauses have been popular with Old Trafford chiefs when offloading players in recent years.Federico Macheda says he’d get into this Man Utd team and reveals Sir Alex Ferguson’s amazing claim about himScott McTominay, Mason Greenwood, Facundo Pellistri and Hannibal Mejbri are amongst stars with lucrative fees owed if they are sold on. United would get a much-needed financial boost from selling clauses.Ratcliffe is already set to axe another 200 jobs around the club, on top of 250 staff being made redundant last summer. Man Utd could consider letting other clubs buy their sell-on clauses for some ex-players, which might include Marseille’s Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP More

ERIK TEN HAG hinted he may NEVER return to management after his dismissal from Manchester United.Ten Hag, 55, was sacked in October following a poor start to the season that left United 14th in the Premier League table.Erik ten Hag hinted he may never return to management after his Manchester United exitCredit: PAEx-Man Utd boss Ten Hag is currently working with his familyCredit: AlamyThe Dutch tactician was replaced by Ruben Amorim a month later -but the Portuguese head coach hasn’t fared much better with the Red Devils now even lower, in 15th in the top flight.The ex-Ajax boss is currently enjoying some time off away from the spotlight of the dugout.And Ten Hag confirmed that he’s keeping his options wide open when it comes to his next move.That includes a potential early end to his managerial career, which saw him winning three Eredivisie titles and two Dutch Cups with Ajax, before lifting the FA Cup and Carabao Cup with Man Utd.Read More on Man UtdThe ex-Utrecht boss would be open to a new project that “suits him” but is currently happy working away from football with his family.The Dutchman’s father Hennie owns a successful real estate company, while his brothers Michel and Rico are running several finance firms.Ten Hag told SEG Stories: “I don’t know how my career will develop. But I’m going to try my best.”Provided something comes along that suits me. There are so many other things I could do.Most read in Football”Maybe in football, in a new position as a manager. That’s an option. And maybe something completely different.”I’ve been working with my brothers lately. We have our own company. Or rather: they have their own company.Erik ten Hag gives major update on future and reveals he ‘misses Old Trafford’ after Man Utd sacking “But we also run a company together with our father. That’s also something I love to do.”I can now give that more attention and it’s also a lot of fun.” More