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      ‘The player is more important’ – Jose Mourinho hands Man Utd stern warning as Special One recalls Pogba situation

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      JOSE MOURINHO has handed Manchester United a stern warning as the future of manager Erik ten Hag hangs in the balance.Ten Hag’s United are in sixth position while the Dutchman has led the Red Devils to a second FA Cup final in two years.Jose Mourinho has fired a warning to Man UtdCredit: RexMourinho suggested that Paul Pogba had been seen as more important than him when he was the United managerCredit: PABut their semi-final victory over Coventry left more questions than answers as they threw away a 3-0 lead against the Championship side to scrape through on penalties.And Ten Hag’s second season in charge has been beset by apparent rows with players.Jadon Sancho was ostracised and then sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund after rejecting Ten Hag’s accusations that he had failed to perform in training and claiming that he had been made a “scapegoat”.And there have been ongoing concerns about the performances and attitude of Marcus Rashford.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSMourinho had similar challenges when record signing Paul Pogba played under him at the club.And the Special One suggested for the manager to be able to do the job to the best of his ability, he must feel supported by the club during such times.Mourinho told The Telegraph: “When you are supported by the power, by the hierarchy, the message that passes through is very positive in the group.“When you are not supported because the player is more important or what the player represents is more important, then you are in a fragile situation.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJose Mourinho’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Benfica, 2000: P11 W6 D3 L2

      Uniao de Leiria, 2001-2002: P23 W12 D8 L3

      Porto, 2002-2004: P127 W91 D21 L15

      Chelsea, 2004-2007: P185 W124 D40 L21

      Inter Milan, 2008-2010: P108 W67 D26 L15

      Real Madrid, 2010-2013: P178 W128 D28 L22

      Chelsea, 2013-2015: P136 W80 D29 L27

      Man Utd, 2016-2018: P144 W84 D32 L28

      Tottenham, 2019-2021: P86 W44 D19 L23

      Roma, 2021-2024: P138 W68 D31 L39

      Trophies: Primeira Liga x2, Portuguese Cup, Portuguese Super Cup, Champions League, Uefa Cup (Porto); Premier League x3, FA Cup, Carabao Cup x3, Community Shield (Chelsea); Serie A x2, Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup, Champions League (Inter Milan); La Liga, Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup (Real Madrid); Carabao Cup, Community Shield, Europa League (Man Utd); Europa Conference League (Roma)

      “Even if you are a coach with so much experience as was my case.”Mourinho added that Pogba changed as a player after winning the World Cup and became more difficult to manage.Retired Man Utd star, 39, was banned from dressing room and forced to train with U16s leaving Gary Neville shockedHe said: “The only thing I say is that it happens with almost everybody in some moments of your career – you lose a little bit the sense of who you are and what you have to be.”The season after France won the [2018] World Cup, I think Paul came back different. “The World Cup brought him into a dimension where football was not the most important thing for him. “Sharing the philosophy of everyone, everyone with the same level of responsibilities.”But Mourinho added that he took no satisfaction from seeing former star Pogba handed a four-year ban for doping earlier this year.He said: “I am not enjoying Paul’s situation at all.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      Many feel current Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has had his own issues with player powerCredit: GettyJadon Sancho was sent out on loan to Dortmund after claiming he had been made a ‘scapegoat’ under the DutchmanCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford has been far from his best this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Three key things Ten Hag is getting wrong at Man United which could cost him his £9million-a-year job

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      MANCHESTER United are in turmoil, despite back-to-back wins over Coventry and Sheffield United.They are unbeaten in four games – however manager Erik ten Hag is clinging on to his job because the club’s performances have fallen way below expected standards.Erik ten Hag is facing a fight to keep his job at Man UtdThey collapsed to throw away a 3-0 lead to Championship side Coventry who fought back to draw 3-3 at Wembley in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final.Utd won on penalties but only after VAR saved them from a humiliating defeat by ruling out what would have been a winner for Coventry in the dying moments of the game.United went on to win the shootout as Antony taunted the Coventry supporters afterwards.Ten Hag’s men then stumbled to a 4-2 midweek win over Sheffield Utd, after twice falling behind to the Premier League’s bottom team.read more in footballThe Dutch manager is under huge pressure as joint owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his extensive overhaul of the club behind the scenes with new technical director Jason Wilcox overseeing events on the pitch.For a long time United have been run poorly from behind the scenes. Recruitment has routinely been scatter-gun and the slow nature of-decision making at the club has seen them miss out on potential new players. Ratcliffe and his right hand man Sir Dave Brailsford are fixing some of these problems – and the expectation is growing that Ten Hag will be shown the door sooner rather than later. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHere we highlight three key things that Ten Hag is getting wrong at the moment at United which could cost him his £9million-a-year job.Conceding too many shots  The most damning stat is that United concede an average of 17.7 shots at their goal per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season.Only lowly Sheffield United have more, with 17.9. Man City manage to keep that figure down to just 8.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Man Utd concede on average a shocking 17.7 shots per gameIn essence, United look soft defensively.Ten Hag will point to the amount of injuries with the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane once again being injured. Brazil star Casemiro has been deputising as a centre half in recent games.However, there are no excuses for how disorganised the defensive unit has looked as a group and the blame for this has to come down to the coaching staff.Man Utd’s defence is chaotic in the build-up to a Coventry goal. There is a huge gap between centre halves Casemiro and Maguire while right back Dalot is completely out of positionAgainst Coventry there’s a giant hole in the centre of defence between Casemiro and MaguireWith the exception of the young French central defender Willy Kambwala the rest of the players who have played in the back four for United during this injury crisis have been established internationals. This means that at the very least we should expect them to get their basic positioning right against the ball.But instead United are often disorganised with players getting caught well out of position leaving gaps in the defensive line. This lack of positional solidity from the defensive line, however, is not helped by the fact that United struggle to get pressure on the ball when the opposition are in possession. The lack of pressure and defensive solidity that United have shown from their midfield unit has led to the opposition being able to find through balls or passes into space to threaten and stretch the United defensive line.Kambwala has been caught high looking to win the ball and Maguire has come across to  defend on the same line which leaves huge gaps in the defensive line that Bournemouth can exploitOne of the biggest things that United need to do looking forward to next season is to fix their defensive issues. With that said, however, keeping key players on the defensive side of the game fit should also be a priority.Too passive in midfieldWith the exception of club captain Bruno Fernandes, United can be extremely passive and slow in possession when they look to build their attack. United have traditionally been a team that attacks quickly through transitions and counter attacks.But this season, under Ten Hag, they seem to have slowed the pace of their attacking movements down. While Fernandes will still get on the ball and try to be aggressive in terms of his progressive passing to move the ball into the final third he is the only midfield player that we see break lines consistently for United.Scott McTominay mostly moved the ball sideways against CoventryChristian Eriksen barely passed the ball forwards despite being at home against the bottom teamThe back four and the other midfield players for United will typically look to be safe and secure in possession.However this just allows the opposition players to quickly get back into their defensive shape. Given the pace that United have in the attack in the likes of Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho it would be far more beneficial for United to be more direct and progressive in possession.Casemiro passes forward to Eriksen in huge amounts of space to turn into but instead he just plays a simple pass backwardsUnited are not helped in this regard though by some of the poor technical quality that their players show when they have space and time to play. Too often United players will give the ball away to opposition players or put the ball out of play when they have plenty of time and space to play and to break down the opposition.Maguire receives the ball but instead passing easily to Mainoo or Wan-Bissaka he loses composure and passes straight to the oppositionFor Manchester United to be truly successful they need to be braver and more progressive in possession of the ball. We would expect this to be another aspect of the game that United will look to improve in the transfer market this coming summer.They don’t play to their strengthsFor a team to be truly successful at the top levels of football they have to be able to recognise their strengths — and play to those strengths. As we have already touched upon, United this season have been far too slow and passive in their attacking play and as such they have struggled to really stretch the opposition and use the pace that they have in the attacking unit.The likes of Rashford, Garnacho and Hojlund are all very strong runners with true pace. If United were able to get the ball forward more quickly then the opposition would be forced to defend deep and in space. Time after time we see United’s quick forwards making off the ball runs to attack space only for the ball not to be released quickly to exploit these movements.Bruno Fernandes has been the outstanding player this seasonAgainst Bournemouth, Hojlund makes an aggressive run to attack the space but United instead keep passing the ball around the midfieldAll of the three most dangerous attacking players that United have thrive on getting the ball in space with the ability to run at opposition defenders and to attack space when they are in possession. The fact that United are slow when they build the attack means that when these attacking players do finally get possession of the ball they tend to be playing against a more structured and settled defensive block from the opposition.Hojlund starts to make an attacking run, against Liverpool, but the player in possession makes a simple sideways pass instead of putting the ball forward and into space.As things stand United, under Ten Hag, have been far too slow in all thirds of the pitch when they are in the attacking phase. Giving players more freedom to play long and into space would cause the opposition real problems with the pace that United do have in their attack.ConclusionIt is looking increasingly more likely that Erik ten Hag will not be the Man United manager at the start of next season. READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile he has been unlucky with constant injury issues, especially in the defence, this season it is also fair to say that he has taken some freedom away from players on the pitch.This will be a big summer for United with England boss Gareth Southgate and former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel in line to reoplace Ten Hag. 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      Wayne Rooney reveals bizarre bedtime routine as Man Utd fans claim club legend is still suffering ‘Fergie PTSD’

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      WAYNE ROONEY has blown away Alex Ferguson as the main man with a hairdryer – after revealing an astonishing bed-time habit.The former England skipper admits he is an unusual kipper – as he always sleeps with a HAIRDRYER switched on close by him.Wayne Rooney sleeps with a hairdryer and two fans blowing cold airCredit: RexAlex Ferguson had a cheaper version of the hairdryerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThere’s no doubt Rooney is struggling to match his legendary ex-Manchester United boss Fergie in the dugout.But it’s not a load of hot air to say he can beat the fiery Scotsman at his own game by creating an electric atmosphere in a less heated way.Fergie famously dished out the “hairdryer treatment” – blasting his United players at half-time if ever they were struggling.But Rooney takes his own, far more expensive version to the opposite extreme  – as he only uses COLD air!READ MORE TOP STORIESThe ex-Birmingham chief explained his oddball routine between the sheets while playing FIFA Pro Clubs with streamers Girth N Turf.Speaking on the Twitch stream, the 38-year-old said: ‘If I’m in bed on my own, I sleep with the hairdryer on.. the whole night.”I have it on cold. On my kids’ lives, I sleep with the hairdryer on and it’s in the bed right next to me blowing on my head.”I’ve got two fans next to my bed as well.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRooney’s relationship with Treble-winning Ferguson blew hot and cold towards the end of the Evertonian’s 13 years at Old Trafford.And the former striker’s in-game team-mates, such as Angry Ginge and Pieface, joked that his strange bed-time requirement suggests he’s suffering from “PTSD of Fergie shouting at you”.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduatesBut after spluttering spells in charge of Derby, DC United and Birmingham, Rooney still hopes he can awaken his managerial dreams.Meanwhile, he’s tipped to become a BBC pundit at Euro 2024 this summer – despite missing his Match of the Day debut two weeks ago. More

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      Distraught Man Utd fans say ‘we’re done before next season even starts’ after finding out summer transfer budget

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to have a net transfer budget of £100million this summer, according to reports.The Red Devils will enter their first off season since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos bought a 27.7 per cent stake in the club.Sir Jim Ratcliffe attended last week’s FA Cup semi-final alongside Avram GlazerCredit: AlamyUnited have already begun a huge restructuring that has seen John Murtough and Richard Arnold depart.The shake up at Old Trafford is also set to reach the playing staff, with incoming staff members Omar Berrada, Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox having a big job on their hands to reshape the team.Due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, the Red Devils will not be able to spend recklessly.According to ESPN, they will possess a budget of around £100m to fork out on fresh talent.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAny further funds will have to be raised from player sales.Seeing the news, many United fans were left disappointed.One pessimistically wrote on social media: “Lol. Then they’re as good as done even before next season started.”While a second simply commented “£100m” followed by a series of crying emojis.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA series of high profile players could leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: PAMarcus Rashford has been linked with Paris Saint-GermainCredit: RexA third moaned: “What do they expect the manager to do with this tiny budget?”While another added: “Club fell off so badly, only 100M.”Roy Keane lays into Man Utd for ‘unforgivable’ act that ‘keeps you awake at night’Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future

      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

      A huge exodus is expected from Old Trafford this summer, which should free up more funds.French duo Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane will leave on free transfers, taking £450,000 a week off the wage bill.While loan trio Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek and Mason Greenwood could all leave permanently.Veteran midfielder Casemiro has admirers in Saudi Arabia.And Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will all have a year remaining on their respective contracts and could go.Marcus Rashford has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, with the French champions chasing a Kylian Mbappe replacement.Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
      ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
      Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
      Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
      But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
      With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
      And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
      Click here to see all the stats… More

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      ‘Just let him f***ing defend’, slams Man Utd icon as he blasts Ten Hag’s ‘crazy’ tactics for star tipped to be replaced

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED legend says they don’t need Jeremie Frimpong – instead erik ten Hag should just let Aaron Wan-Bissaka “f***ing defend” instead.Pressure has been mounting at Old Trafford and as they narrowly avoided disaster to beat Coventry on penalties and set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup final last weekend.Erik ten Hag has been told to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka ‘f***ing defend’Credit: GettyThe Red Devils have been linked with a move for Jeremie Frimpong as a replacementCredit: PAHowever, they did not avoid embarrassment after blowing a three goal lead against the Championship outfit.Ten Hag’s side then trailed twice to bottom club Sheffield United before scraping a 4-2 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday.Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the 71-year-old billionaire, has taken over football operations at United after buying a 25 per cent stake in the club.And he has set about overhauling things off the pitch, appointing Jason Wilcox as technical director Southampton after revealing ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd talks are still ongoing about Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth, who is on gardening leave, coming in as new sporting director.Meanwhile, the new top brass are reportedly trying to offload 11 players this summer in order to help fund six new signings with right-back Wan-Bissaka among them.And United’s new regime have identified Jeremie Frimpong as a perfect signing to bolster their defence.The highly-rated Dutchman, 23, was previously at Man City before joining Celtic five years ago and now plays for Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWe reported how “concrete talks” had taken place over a potential transfer move for Frimpong.But 1999 treble-winning striker Dwight Yorke believes United already have a good right-back in Wan-Bissaka – if Ten Hag would let him do his job.I won iconic Treble at Man Utd… but I fear I’ll have to BUY a football club to ever land another managerial jobKlopp copied Fergie’s ‘biggest mistake’ and it’s derailed his final season, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      JURGEN KLOPP was genuinely surprised to hear it, on the January day when he announced his intention to quit Liverpool at the end of the season.
      It was put to him that Sir Alex Ferguson had told his Manchester United players in the summer of 2001 that the coming season would be his last.
      Ferguson later performed a U-turn and stayed at Old Trafford for another 11 years.
      But the great Scot admitted that revealing his intentions had been the ‘biggest mistake I made’.
      “I think a lot of them put their tools away,” said Ferguson, “They thought, ‘Oh, the manager’s leaving’.”
      It was a part of English footballing history which Klopp knew nothing about and he raised his eyebrows when he was told about it.
      Liverpool were top of the Premier League, having lost only a single domestic match all season – and that a controversial VAR-infested affair at Tottenham.
      But their form has nosedived since, with dreams of a farewell quadruple long gone.
      And Klopp may well now be reflecting on the wisdom of his announcement.
      Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full here.
      Or click here to check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles.

      Yorke told Crypto Casino LTD: “If Jeremie Frimpong is a bit fragile defensively, then he’ll be bought for a certain system by the manager.“Nowadays, fullbacks play much higher up the pitch and can play in all types of systems, but I don’t know how Erik ten Hag wants to play.“Man United already have a good right back in Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but you can say he’s the opposite of Frimpong, great defensively but not that great going forward. “When we attack, we should be letting Wan Bissaka sit back and offer more defensive protection, handling the one v one on the wing. But instead, he’s told to bomb up the wing and try to take on a player, which he can’t do.“Erik ten Hag should take away Wan-Bissaka’s attacking duties and make him defend, then they can have some solidarity in the defence.“Instead, Wan-Bissaka, who doesn’t score or create, run around like a headless chicken in the opposition box, running in his teammates’ way.Yorke added:  “It’s not rocket science, watching this unfold is crazy.“The one thing you need in the defence is to be able to defend one v one. Just let him f***ing defend.”Wan-Bissaka was signed from Crystal Palace for £50m in 2019 and he made the highest number of tackles in the Premier League during his first season but his form has been up and down since.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe struggled with illness and injuries last term and that has seen Diogo Dalot overtake him in the pecking.He’s played 24 times this term but Inter Milan have been eyeing a cut-price £13m swoop with the full-back only having a year left on his deal.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Man Utd ‘willing to axe up to ELEVEN players this summer including Rashford and Maguire in massive transfer overhaul’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could make as many as 11 players available this summer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to transform the club.And both Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire could allegedly be part of the exodus.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival could see 12 players depart Man Utd this summerCredit: PAA report states that Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford could both be soldCredit: PAErik ten Hag’s side narrowly avoided disaster to beat Coventry on penalties and set-up a showdown with Man City in the FA Cup final on Sunday.But they did not avoid embarrassment after blowing a three goal lead against the Championship outfit.They then trailed twice to bottom club Sheffield United before scraping a 4-2 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday as pressure still mounts on Ten Hag over his future.Those performances and the poor displays this term have highlighted the need for a huge squad overhaul after a number of changes off the pitch.READ MORE ON MAN UTDRatcliffe, the 71-year-old billionaire, has taken over football operations at United since buying a 25 per cent stake in the club.He confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director this month from Southampton in their latest change.His arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive and talks are ongoing about Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth, who is on gardening leave, coming in as new sporting director.Now the Daily Mirror says that United are planning a 11-man clearout with six transfer targets in mind for Ratcliffe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe chief knows that financial fair play rules will limit United’s spending power.But they know that extra funds can be raised through player sales in order to help rebuild the side.Man Utd 4 Sheff Utd 2: Captain Fernandes scores twice as Utd come from behind to ease pressure on Ten HagAnd “every position in the squad is under scrutiny” as they look to offload up to 11 players.But whose head is on the chopping block?Aaron Wan-BissakaSigned from Crystal Palace for £50m in 2019.Made the highest number of tackles in the Premier League during his first season but his form has been up and down.Struggled with illness and injuries last term and that has seen Diogo Dalot overtake him in the pecking.He’s played 24 times this term but Inter Milan are eyeing a cut-price £13m swoop with the full-back only having a year left on his deal.Raphael VaraneThe World Cup-winning French defender arrived from Real Madrid in 2021 for £42m.But the multiple Champions League winner has endured an underwhelming three seasons at Old Trafford that have been blighted by injuries.He will leave as a free transfer once his deal expires in June, freeing up more than £300,000 a week from the wage bill.Victor LindelofThe versatile Swede was signed by Jose Mourinho in 2017.Has looked shaky numerous times for United but his contract was extended for another year in January to avoid losing him for nothing.Harry MaguireCost a mega £85m from Leicester City in 2019 and went on to become skipper.A dramatic loss of form led to him being stripped of the armband by Erik ten Hag but he turned down a move to West Ham last summer.The England defender has bounced back with some good displays this term and could attract interest if he has a good Euro 2024.Casemiro has struggled to replicate his form this season from his first yearCredit: GettyCasemiroUnited forked out £70m to Real Madrid for the Brazilian in 2022 and he impressed last season.The 32-year-old inspired them to League Cup success but he has looked a shadow of his former self this term amid talk of a mega-money move to the Middle East.Still has two years left on his £350,000 per week contract.Sofyan AmrabatWas brought in on a season-long loan at the end of the summer transfer window.A regular on the subs bench, the Moroccan midfielder has often filled in as deputy left-back amid United’s defensive injury woes.This report states there is little chance his deal will be made permanent.Christian EriksenSigned as a free agent upon Ten Hag’s arrival at the club in 2022.The Dane has never been a regular starter and has often struggled to impress off the bench.The ex-Tottenham ace, 32, still has another year to run on his contract.Marcus RashfordThis report states the academy graduate “will be sold for the right price” after he failed to replicate last season’s incredible form this term.The only issue regarding getting him off the books could be wages.The England ace, 26, became one of United’s top earners after penning a £325k-a-week contract until 2028 last summer.AntonyThe £85m winger was one of Ten Hag’s first signings from his former club Ajax.But after a bright start, he has failed to live up to that price tag and has only recorded one assist in the Premier League this season.Now United are “ready to cut their losses” on the 24-year-old Brazilian.Jadon SanchoAfter years of trying to get him, United finally landed Sancho for £73m in 2021.The England winger only had brief high points before Ten Hag sent him to Holland for extra training last season after he had missed out on the World Cup.He was exiled and sent out to Borussia Dortmund on loan after his explosive fall-out with the boss in January.Sancho, who is under contract until 2026, has found his form again but the Mirror says he is also up for sale, whether Ten Hag stays or goes.Although his loan arrangement with Dortmund did not include an option to buy.Anthony MartialThe France international joined United in a £44.5m deal from Monaco in 2015. In the last four injury-hit seasons he has hit just 12 Prem goals in 93 games and become surplus to requirements.His contract finally expires in June and there is no chance that United will look to extend the 28-year-old’s stay.Several more players could be sold while Ratcliffe has already called for “patience” with regards to his rebuild.But the report states that they “realistically” are hoping to bring in six new additions to the squad before the start of next season.READ MORE SUN STORIESEverton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Bayer Leverkusen duo Edmond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong are all believed to be targets.And Wolves pair Joao Gomes and Pedro Neto plus Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen have been touted as well.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      David De Gea trains at English club as unemployed former Man Utd star hints at comeback

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      DAVID DE GEA has hinted he may be about to return to football after taking part in a training session at an English non-league club.The Spanish goalkeeper was part of the last title-winning Manchester United squad.David De Gea has dropped another tease over his futureCredit: The TimesThe goalkeeper has shared footage of himself back in trainingCredit: INSTAGRAM @d_degeaofficialDe Gea was released by Man Utd after 12 years in June last year and remains unemployedCredit: PAHe has been keeping in shape at a local National League sideCredit: INSTAGRAM @d_degeaofficialHe left Old Trafford as a free agent last summer following a 12-year spell there despite winning the Golden Glove last term.United infamously released De Gea on his wedding day in June and he is still yet to find a new club.The 33-year-old was linked with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Shabab and Newcastle following an injury to their No.1 Nick Pope but neither move materialised.More recent reports have emerged that he could be heading back to his homeland to join Real Betis.READ MORE ON MAN UTDDe Gea has remained living in Manchester throughout his time out, and even watched United’s women play, while he struggled to land a new job.The 45-capped Spain international has continued to stay in shape by training alone.Earlier this week he teased a return by issuing a three-word update on his future as he shared a video of himself training.That clip was filmed at his local non-league side Altrincham, who are battling for promotion via the National League play-offs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDe Gea has now dropped another hint that a move could be on the cards by sharing another video along with a “loading” graphic of himself training on the pitch at their J Davidson Stadium.Meanwhile, United’s legendary former goalie Edwin van der Sar recently offered the ex-Atletico Madrid ace his support.Unemployed David De Gea relaxes on beach on holiday but is trolled by former Man Utd team-mate over sunburn The Dutchman recalled how he was in a similar scenario after leaving Juventus in 2001 but eventually joined Fulham before heading to Old Trafford and winning the Champions League.Commenting on another training clip posted by De Gea, Van der Sar wrote: “David, keep the faith and believe as I had something similar in 2001 and look what that brought me in the end!”David de Gea’s trophy haulHere’s every honour that the Spanish star has on his CV:
      Club:
      Atletico Madrid
      Europa League (2010)
      Uefa Super Cup (2010)
      Man Utd
      Premier League (2013)
      FA Cup (2016)
      League Cup (2017, 2023)
      Europa League (2017)
      International:
      Spain
      U21 European Championship (2011, 2013)

      Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Graeme Souness recently suggested that United boss Erik ten Hag made a mistake in letting the stopper leave on a free and bringing in Andre Onana.He said: “You need to prioritise. You have to try and strengthen where you really need players.“Did they really, really need to spend that money on a goalkeeper when they had De Gea who was still a very good goalkeeper for Man United?“De Gea was still a top goalkeeper. Every goalkeeper will make a mistake.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They’ve spent £70m [£47.2m] on a new goalkeeper but are they really playing any differently now, just because Onana is better on the ball?“That money should have been spent elsewhere and been more productive. The recruitment has been pretty average.”Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Bruno Fernandes almost single-handedly led Man Utd to victory vs Sheff Utd just days after suffering freak injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Bruno Fernandes put together a real captain’s performance against Sheffield United.
      Fernandes, 29, almost single-handedly led United to a stressful 4-2 victory over Chris Wilder’s bottom-of-the-league outfit on Wednesday at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes led his team to victory against Sheffield UnitedCredit: APFernandes played with a broken hand against Sheffield UnitedCredit: RexFernandes scored two goals and provided an assist for Man UtdCredit: GettyThe Red Devils faced another embarrassing Premier League result as the Blades’ Jayden Bogle opened the scoring and Ben Brereton Diaz netted his team’s second after Harry Maguire’s equaliser.However, Fernandes took matters into his own hands as he scored twice within 20 minutes.The playmaker also set up Rasmus Hojlund’s strike to seal the valuable three points five minutes before full-time.What makes the Portugal international’s performance even more remarkable is the fact he was playing injured.The ex-Sporting Lisbon star broke his hand during Sunday’s dramatic FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.Read More on Man UtdFernandes hurt his right hand after a fall that occurred during the clash at Wembley.United boss Erik ten Hag stated that the Portuguese ace was a doubt for the match against Sheffield United.According to The Times, however, Fernandes insisted he wanted to fight through the pain and play for his team.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe United skipper went on to play the entire match for Ten Hag’s side.Most read in FootballFernandes has received criticism this season due to his frequent outbursts on the pitch.Man Utd 4 Sheff Utd 2: Captain Fernandes scores twice as Utd come from behind to ease pressure on Ten HagHowever, the attacking midfielder’s immense contribution this season is undeniable with 15 goals and 11 assists in 44 appearances across all competitions.Fernandes has shone bright during Man Utd’s turbulent campaign More