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      Getafe president says Mason Greenwood ‘has clear conscience and wants to stay another year’ after Man Utd hint at return

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      GETAFE president Angel Torres has claimed that Mason Greenwood wants to stay at the club for another season.Greenwood, 22, was loaned out to Getafe by Manchester United last summer.
      Getafe’s president insists Mason Geenwood wants to stay at the clubCredit: Getty
      Angel Torres is waiting on a decision from Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The striker has not featured for United since he was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.
      All charges were subsequently dropped with the Red Devils suggesting that he recommences his career away from Old Trafford.
      However, new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe this week refused to rule out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club.
      Ratcliffe said: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.
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      “All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.
      “Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?
      “He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision.”
      Despite Ratcliffe’s comments, Torres believes the striker wants to remain at Getafe for another season.
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      Greenwood has been in good form this season
      The club president told Spanish radio station Cope: “They asked us about it, there was a lot of talk about the issue of abuse and we found out what had happened and I said, ‘let’s go’.
      “He has a clear conscience, he is very comfortable and crazy about staying another year.
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      “It’s a matter that they (United) have to decide. There is new ownership. They have to decide.
      “In Spain he has a market but they [Barcelona] have money. Barca’s way of playing would suit him well but it depends on Manchester United. If it’s true, he’ll tell me.”
      Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 24 games for Getafe since joining the club. More

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      We’re former Premier League stars who now play U21 football for top six giants despite approaching 40

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      MONDAY night’s Manchester derby between United and City’s U21 teams was meant to give us a glimpse into who would be the next Cole Palmer, Oscar Bobb, or Kobbie Mainoo.And yet the winner was struck by a grizzled veteran in the form of 37-year-old Tom Huddlestone.
      Huddlestone has featured for United’s U21 side regularly, and scored the winner against City on Monday nightCredit: Getty
      Jay Spearing plays a similar role at LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The midfielder made 242 appearances Premier League appearances for Tottenham and Hull City and is fondly remembered for his rasping long range strikes down the years.
      And his goal for United’s U21s was another of that genre, pinging a bobbling ball from the edge of the box off the post and into the bottom left corner.
      But why is the midfielder playing for United’s U21s exactly? Especially given that he had no previous affiliation to the club during his playing career.
      His involvement with United’s youth setup began in the summer of 2022, when he was signed by United to play a “hybrid role” in the academy as a coach and player.
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      Speaking to the now off-air Soccer AM, he revealed how the move came about and admitted his own surprise when United first got in contact.
      Huddlestone said: “It was quite random to be fair. Paul McShane, who I played with at Hull, did the role in 2021 before retiring.
      “He then put my name forward and it was midway through pre-season when I got the phone call [offering me the job].
      “The first week [in the job] the first team was away so there was no eyes on me or any pressure like that. It’s a big old building so I was saying to Macca [McShane] ‘I’m just going to shadow you for the first week’.
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      Tom Huddlestone had a successful spell at TottenhamCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Spearing was known for his tough tackling at LiverpoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      “But the five or six coaches I’m working with daily are top notch and really helpful for me, coming from that playing side into a sort of hybrid role.
      He explained that the role sees him use his experience to coach United’s young stars while on the pitch with them, and said: “When you’re on the pitch you’re expected to give a bit of info so its similar to that really. The hardest part is mindset-wise, remembering that you’re not fighting to stay in the team.
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      “You want to do as well as you can but you know your main job is to try and develop the players around you rather than try and stay in the team for the next game.”
      United aren’t the only top six side to utilise a hybrid coach, with Jay Spearing playing a similar role for Liverpool.
      Spearing broke into Liverpool’s first-team from their academy in 2010, spending four years at the club before leaving for Bolton Wanderers in 2014.
      During his spell in Merseyside, he made 55 appearances for the club.
      After a journeyman career in the lower leagues, Spearing returned to Liverpool in 2022 to perform the same hybrid style role as Huddlestone.
      Speaking to Goal, Spearing said it is still a dream to pull on a Reds shirt, and described re-joining the club as a hybrid coach following a call from academy director Alex Ingelthorpe as a “No brainer.”
      Spearing said: “I’d been in [the club] for about two years coaching the U15s and U16s, while I did my UEFA ‘A’ licence.
      “Then, one day Alex called me in and said ‘Can I have a word?’ I was thinking ‘Have I done something wrong?’ but he just sprung it on me and asked me if I’d be interested in a player-coach role.
      Spearing featured a handful of times for Liverpool’s U21 side as they played in the EFL trophyCredit: Getty
      “It caught me by surprise, obviously. My head was still focused on playing, but I went away and did a bit of investigating, and I quickly realised it wasn’t something I could walk away from. There were just too many positives.”
      Speaking about the wisdom he is able to impart to the young players he is coaching, Spearing said: “I’ve seen a lot of things in this game. I’ve experienced highs, lows, promotions, relegations. I’ve worked under different managers and different owners, and seen just about everything you could wish to see.
      “I hope that I can use those experiences as a coach. My main role, to start with, is to get in and amongst the lads, set the standards on the training ground, and try and show them what it takes to be a professional footballer.
      “But I also hope they’ll feel they can speak to me too, that I can offer advice with certain things.
      “I’ll never tell them what they should or shouldn’t do with their career, but I can share my experiences from 15 years in the professional game and hopefully help them on their own journey.”
      Spearing has made nine appearances for Liverpool’s U-21 side this season, playing a total of 204 minutes for the club.
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      He played in the EFL trophy for the U21s against Barrow in November last year, playing 51 minutes before subbing himself off.
      His substitution saw the side let a 1-0 lead slip to lose 2-1 on the night – showing the valuable experience the player can bring to the youth team. More

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      Man Utd ‘secret weapon takes shock manager’s job abroad in blow to Ten Hag… but will stay until after Man City clash’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED coach Eric Ramsay is set to be appointed Minnesota United manager.The 32-year-old has reportedly been in talks with the MLS club this week and a deal is close to being agreed.
      Eric Ramsay is set to join Minnesota UnitedCredit: Getty
      It is a huge blow for Erik ten Hag as Ramsay has been dubbed United’s ‘secret weapon’Credit: Reuters
      It will see Ramsay land his first job in management and become the youngest ever gaffer in the division’s history.
      Minnesota play their first game of the new MLS season against Austin on Sunday.
      Interim boss Cameron Knowles will be in charge as Ramsay will not join until after March 3.
      His final game as part of Erik ten Hag’s backroom team will be the Manchester derby against City.
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      Ramsay is a highly-rated coach and has been dubbed Man Utd’s “secret weapon”.
      He arrived at Old Trafford in 2021 in a player development and set-piece coaching role while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was boss.
      But he soon earned a promotion, forming a more integral part of the coaching setup under Ralf Rangnick and Ten Hag.
      Ramsay is fluent in French and Spanish, helping several new players settle in.
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      And his attention to detail has seen the Welshman receive praise from Dragons boss Rob Page, who labelled him “one of the best young coaches in football”.
      Ramsay’s rise up the ranks began at Loughborough University alongside ex-United assistant and Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna.
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      He then spent four years working in Swansea’s academy and then as a first-team coach at Shrewsbury.
      Prior to joining Man Utd, he coached Chelsea’s Under-23s.
      At Minnesota, Ramsay will manager ex-Premier League star Teemu Pukki.
      They finished 11th in the 14-team Western Conference last term. More

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      Saudi Arabia plot triple transfer raid on Premier League with Kevin de Bruyne and Mo Salah both on wishlist

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE tops a list of Premier League legends tipped for mega-money bids from Saudi Arabia this summer.Manchester City’s main playmaker, Liverpool striker Mo Salah and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro can expect mind-boggling offers.
      Man City stylist Kevin De Bruyne is rated a major targetCredit: Getty
      Liverpool’s Mo Salah is also said to be wanted by Saudi clubsCredit: Alamy
      Man Utd anchorman Casemiro could land a big Saudi offerCredit: Getty
      From next season Saudi Pro League clubs will be more eager than ever – and more able –  to chase major names.
      That’s when the number of foreign players allowed in each squad rises from eight to ten.
      And the leading four Saudi teams are keen to exploit the rich transfer resources given to them by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund.
      The Times say City are likely to receive a massive approach for De Bruyne.
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      The 99-cap Belgian, 32, has returned from hamstring surgery with two goals and seven assists in seven games.
      But his contract expires at the end of next season.
      Salah, 31, and 32-year-old Casemiro, 32, are other predicted targets as Saudi clubs eye players whose peak days could be ending soon.
      Pro League teams were linked with approaches for both men in January.
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      And former Real Madrid hero Casemiro looks vulnerable to a squad shake-up at Old Trafford come the end of the season.
      But the potential loss of De Bruyne would provide the biggest shock to the English top flight.
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      Nonetheless, Etihad chief Pep Guardiola has been cautious about the midfielder’s workload since his comeback from injury in January.
      KDB missed Tuesday’s 1-0 Prem win over Brentford due to a hamstring niggle
      But it’s anticipated he’ll make the squad for Saturday’s visit to Bournemouth or next Tuesday’s FA Cup fifth-round trip to Luton.
      Guardiola said: “I don’t know if he’s 100 per cent but we took good decisions not to take a risk against Brentford.” More

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      Man Utd insiders ‘upset with Mason Greenwood U-turn from new boss and DON’T want star striker back at club’

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      MANCHESTER United insiders are reportedly upset with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s refusal to rule out Mason Greenwood’s return to the club.Greenwood, who went on loan to Getafe in September, has not featured for United since he was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.
      Mason Greenwood is currently on loan at Spanish outfit Getafe
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finally completed his 27.7 per cent takeover of Man UtdCredit: PA
      All charges were subsequently dropped but the Red Devils suggested the former England man was unlikely to return to the club.
      But new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Speaking for the first time since completing his £1.03billion purchase of a 27 per cent stake in the club, which includes control of football affairs, petro-chemicals magnate Ratcliffe gave a remarkable insight into his ambitions and thoughts.
      And the Red Devils supremo claimed on Wednesday that a fresh decision will be taken on the future of Greenwood.
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      However, Man United insiders claimed they did not expect him to comment on the star striker.
      Some reportedly feel he has opened up the incident again when many people expected United to part ways with Greenwood permanently this summer, reports the i.
      “I don’t think he understands the situation fully, so I don’t think he needed to comment at all,” a source said.
      Figures around the club are said to believe that Sir Jim does not need to consider finding a way to integrate Greenwood back in the squad.
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      The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and United could well cash in this summer.
      Greenwood was sent out on loan to LaLiga side Getafe in September last year.
      He has played 24 games for the Spanish outfit, scoring seven goals and providing five assists.
      Ratcliffe refused to close the door on both Greenwood and Jadon Sancho – on loan at Borussia Dortmund – when speaking to the media.
      Ratcliffe cannot afford to have a section of the Red Devils supporters against him this early into his tenure and must tread carefully while making decisions.
      In an interview earlier this week, Ratcliffe said: “We will make a decision.
      “I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.
      “All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.
      “Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?
      “He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. 
      “So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision. 
      There is no decision that’s been made. He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. 
      “We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on – so we will do that. 
      “The process will be – understand the facts not the hype and then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values – which is basically whether he is a good guy or not. 
      “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well and would we be comfortable with it and the fans be comfortable with it?
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      “I can talk about the principle. The principle is the important one because we will have other issues going forwards. 
      “You are dealing with young people who have not always been brought up in the best circumstances, who have a lot of money and don’t always have the guidance they should have. 
      “What we need to do when we have issues like that is to understand the real effects, not the hype.
      “Then we need to make a fair decision in the light of the club’s values. That’s what we need to do and that’s how we will deal with it.”
      Sir Jim also suggested his preferred option would be a new £2bn replacement stadium for Old Trafford, although rebuilding the club’s 114-year-old home is still on the agenda.
      Greenwood has made a huge impact since arriving at Getafe.
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      He has scored five goals and assisted five more in 21 LaLiga appearances for the club.
      His impressive form has even seen him linked with an incredible move to Barcelona.
      Greenwood has impressed for Getafe this season
      The former Prem ace last played for Man Utd in January 2022Credit: Getty More

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      Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel desperate for Premier League return as he eyes Man Utd and Newcastle after Bayern exit

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is desperate for a Premier League return.Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced former Chelsea chief Tuchel will leave the German club at the end of this season.
      Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United and Newcastle could both be looking for a new manager soon.
      And Tuchel — who led the Blues to the Champions League title in 2021 — would be interested.
      Tuchel was shown the exit door at Stamford Bridge in September 2022 and has told friends how much he has missed managing in England.
      The 50-year-old is leaving Bayern after a torrid spell.
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      The team have lost their last three games and are eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
      Bayern will battle Liverpool for Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who played for both clubs.
      Yet Tuchel only joined Bayern 11 months ago to replace Julian Nagelsmann and led the club to an 11th successive title.
      His contract was until 2025 but Bayern have struggled and — despite Harry Kane’s arrival — Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Bochum was another blow.
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      In a dig at the players, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “Every individual at the club is called upon to achieve the maximum in the Champions League and Bundesliga.
      “I particularly emphasise the responsibility of the team.”
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      Tuchel said: “I will leave after this season. Until then, my team and I will do everything to ensure maximum success.”
      Next up for Bayern is a tricky game against RB Leipzig on Saturday as they look to avoid making it four defeats in a row. More

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      Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s five-transfer window plan for Man Utd as ‘top target is agreed and Rashford fate revealed’

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE believes Manchester United need FIVE transfer windows to allow the club to compete for the top trophies.The new part owner has bold recruitment plans for Red Devils following Tuesday’s confirmation of his 27.7 per cent takeover.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEO’s transfer plans have been revealedCredit: Reuters
      The first thing agreed was that Michael Olise is a top target for the clubCredit: Getty
      And a report from journalist Ben Jacobs has now lifted the lid on Ratcliffe’s long-term plans, scheduled to be enacted over the next five windows.
      The report reveals the INEOS chief intends to build a best-in-class recruitment team and is set to inject £237m.
      United can’t go on a major spending spree this summer due to both UEFA’s Financial Fair Play and the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability rules.
      There may be some flexibility if Champions League qualification is secured this season, or around £100m is brought in via outgoings.
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      Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise is the only currently-approved summer target, with the winger open to the move.
      Olise has scored six goals in 11 games this season, and has drawn interest from Juventus and Chelsea.
      Ratcliffe also wants to keep Marcus Rashford, despite interest from PSG, who are set to lose Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid in the summer.
      Indeed, a fully committed Rashford, the one who smacked 32 goals last season, would be central to Ratcliffe’s vision.
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      With just five goals this season, the Englishman has gone from being United’s star player to essentially having to fight for place in the team.
      The Red Devils – who currently sit sixth in the Premier League – also want a striker and a centre-back.
      Sir Dave Brailsford is continuing his strategic review, which started last year and will continue into the first 6-8 weeks post completion.
      Brailsford, Ratcliffe and Jean-Claude Blanc may also have to consider a shorter-term leadership team whilst the club wait for Dan Ashworth to start.
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      Sporting director Ashworth was place on gardening leave by Newcastle after he informed the Toon he wants to leave for Old Trafford.
      Ashworth pointed out at interview the average age of the squad must be brought down by 1.5 years.
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      Marcus Rashford remains in Ratcliffe’s plansCredit: AFP More

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      Juventus ‘join Man Utd in Michael Olise transfer race and ready to offer player in swap for Crystal Palace star’

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      JUVENTUS are interested in signing Michael Olise this summer, according to reports.The Crystal Palace star was the subject of a bid by Chelsea last year, while Manchester United have shown an interest ahead of the summer window.
      Michael Olise has attracted plenty of interest with his performances for Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Juve, however, believe that they may have found a way to trump their Premier League rivals in the race for Olise’s signature.
      According to the Telegraph, the Italian giants could offer Matias Soule in part-exchange for Olise.
      Soule, 20, has spent this season on loan at Frosinone.
      The winger has excelled with the Serie A side, scoring 10 goals in 23 appearances.
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      Prior to this season he played 21 times for Juventus’ first team, having joined from Velez Sarsfield as a teenager.
      Olise, meanwhile, has endured an injury-hit season at Selhurst Park.
      The French Under-21 international missed the first 11 games of the campaign with a hamstring issue.
      He subsequently scored six and assisted a further three goals in 11 games upon his return to action, only to suffer another hamstring injury.
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      Olise endured the setback 11 minutes into a substitute appearance at Brighton, with his side already trailing 3-0.
      Explaining his decision to bring his talisman on, then-boss Roy Hodgson said: “It boils down more to the fact that when there was a chance that he could be available, basically everyone got together and decided perhaps he can be available.
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      “But we need to start him on the bench, maybe only bring him on in the second half, that’s where we all were.
      Then I suppose we strode blindly ahead, but it’s not easy when you’ve got a player like Olise on the bench to turn around and say ‘by the way you just sit there and watch the game because we don’t need you’.
      “That’s not quite so easy, and there was no indication from us that he was happy to do that, but of course Michael’s a quiet guy so that’s the other unfortunate part of this whole equation.
      “Another player might have come and said ‘I don’t think it’s worth it, I don’t think I need to go on, I’d rather have a bit more time’ – but we can’t expect that of him.
      “That’s not fair to expect that of him, he’s just going along with what he thinks the whole of the club thinks so it was the perfect storm in every respect.”
      Olise won’t be available to new boss OIiver Glasner for a while, having been ruled out for around two months.
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      Palace drew 1-1 at Everton under caretaker boss Paddy McCarthy on Monday night.
      The Eagles currently sit 15th in the Premier League table, five points above the relegation zone.

      Matias Soule has been in good form for Frosinone this seasonCredit: Rex More