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      Ex-Man Utd star who demanded hugely controversial transfer ‘close to joining Arsenal backroom team under Mikel Arteta’

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      MIKEL ARTETA is reportedly lining up a controversial former Manchester United star to add to his backroom team.That’s according to reports in Argentina that are linking Gabriel Heinze with a move to Arsenal’s coaching team.Arteta has identified Gabriel Heinze as a potential member of his coaching staffCredit: GettyHeinze most recently managed Newell’s Old BoysCredit: AFPHeinze has some first-team coaching experience, having briefly been head coach of Atlanta United in the MLS.He most recently managed Argentine giants Newell’s Old Boys for one year between January 2023 and December 2023 but left after a mid-table finish.ESPN Argentina report that Heinze is a character that Arteta likes, particularly with one of his current coaches, Carlos Cuesta, being linked with a managerial move to Norwich.Fellow coach Albert Stuivenberg has also been linked with a managerial move to Ajax.READ MORE ARSENALJournalist Leandro Alves says Heinze has been in London and has held talks with Arsenal.He was recently pictured watching a Real Madrid Under-19 game with Arteta as Los Blancos took on Atletico Madrid.Heinze played for Manchester United between 2004 and 2007, playing 83 times for the club.He caused controversy for trying to force a move to rivals Liverpool in 2007 before eventually leaving for Real Madrid.Most read in FootballHeinze angered Sir Alex Ferguson by trying to force a move to LiverpoolCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHad he made the move directly from Manchester United to Liverpool he would have been the first to do so since 1964.Heinze said at the time: “My fight is for the freedom to negotiate with any club.What happened to Highbury?”United never wanted me to leave for one of the big clubs, but this anti-Liverpool clause is incredible.”He has since admitted that he regrets trying to force through the transfer.He recently said: “I hope it doesn’t tarnish the way they [the fans] see me and they will remember the three years I had in the team.”Heinze played with Arteta when they both played for PSG in the 2001-02 season and the pair appear to have maintained a good relationship.Arteta was asked about the prospect of some of his coaching staff leaving to take managerial jobs back in February.He said: “If that’s their will? You cannot [stop them]. I wouldn’t, no.”It’s very important, and with the staff as well. I think everybody needs to feel that there is a path, there is a development plan for everyone.”People don’t want to do the same thing for three, four, five years you know, and there is a way to incentivise people, to inspire other people, and then to explore.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Because you don’t really know the limit of a person unless you expose him to certain things. I think curiosity is a really important quality that we have within our young staff, and that thrives.”We all need opportunities. I got an opportunity when I didn’t have any experience in coaching, first of all at Man City and then here, and I’m very grateful for that.”How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Man Utd line up £80m Jarrad Branthwaite move with incoming transfer guru expected to push deal for Everton star through

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hope to steal a march in the chase for Jarrad  Branthwaite — as soon as Jason Wilcox arrives.United intend to make Wilcox their new transfer guru and are confident of brokering a compensation deal with Southampton, where he has been football director, within days.Jarrad Branthwaite has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: GettyAnd they believe his previous close working relationship with Branthwaite’s agent David Reeves will put them in pole position for Everton’s highly-rated centre-back.United want to make the 21-year-old one of their marquee signings in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s rebuild.A fee of more than £80million has been mentioned but United need to boost their backline.Branthwaite has been the shining light in a nightmare season for Everton and was named in England’s squad for last month’s Wembley friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.Read more Man Utd newsBranthwaite did not make his Three Lions debut after being left on the bench.But the centre-back is widely seen as the future of England’s defence.Recent reports also suggest United are now lining up a bid amid doubts over the futures of Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire.Both players are out of contract in 2025, with Varane a target for clubs in Saudi Arabia.Most read in FootballAs for Maguire, there is an option to extend his deal until 2026.But West Ham are ready to lure him to London with the offer of first-team football.Watch Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag storm out of press conference after Bournemouth drawAnd with new United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ready to trim the fat, both players could be sold to make room for fresh faces.Branthwaite would certainly fit the bill, having already impressed on loan at Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has appeared 28 times for the club in what has been a turbulent season.The centre half scored his first goal for the club with a dramatic late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Spurs.Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
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      ‘Scared of upsetting bigger earners’ – Man Utd’s Garnacho likes brutal anti-Ten Hag post after being subbed at half time

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has liked social media posts blasting Erik ten Hag for subbing him at half-time.Manchester United boss Ten Hag was accused of running “scared” of “bigger earners” and throwing Garnacho “under a bus” after a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.Alejandro Garnacho was hauled off early at BournemouthCredit: RexGarnacho appeared to approve of this hard-hitting postFans then spotted the Argentina star, 19, reacted to that social media outburst from well-known Red Devils’ YouTuber Mark Goldbridge.One responded on X: “Lol Garnacho liked this. Damn Man Utd is getting cooked.”Ten Hag told Sky Sports after earning a fortunate point: “This is not enough… The truth is we did not deserve more.”The first goal we were actually well set up but we lose the ball in a bad area and it was a goal.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”There were two or three more occasions where we should have dealt better with the ball.”Then down the right side they were finding ways to hurt us and there were jobs to be done but it was not always done. “Then you get problems. Go with your opponent, that is your job. One part is collaboration and the other is discipline.”Goldbridge posted: “Ten Hag subtly blaming Garnacho in the post match press conference…not a good look throwing a 19 year old under the bus who has actually delivered for you this season. But then again he’s clearly scared of upsetting the bigger earners.”Most read in FootballA fellow Old Trafford supporter replied: “Always scared to blame Rashford.”Another wrote: “He targets whoever puts their heads down. He can’t even substitute those 375k players who drops stinkers after stinkers.”Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emergesBut some fans disagreed with Goldbridge’s claim that the Red Devils’ Dutch manager is too soft on a crop of under-achieving high-earners.One said: “Are you kidding me? Ten Hag has shown the most faith in Mainoo and Garnacho.”On this occasion, however, full-back Diogo Dalot replaced Garnacho for the second period, with United 2-1 down.And Mason Mount came on for 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo on 78 minutes at 2-2.One fan said: “Let’s be honest, Garnacho had a poor 1st half. I was expecting EtH to remove Rashford and move Garna to the left at half-time… but he chose to remove Garna.”And another defended Ten Hag’s actions over his whizkid, saying: “He wasn’t blaming him, he just explained what happened in the first half with him.”Boss Erik ten Hag divided opinion with his verdict on United’s drawCredit: RexWilly Kambwala wants to become rock at the back for Man Utd… but Erik ten Hag probably won’t be around to see itBy Ken Lawrence

      ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
      The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
      And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
      United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
      Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
      Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
      Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
      And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
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      Marcus Rashford to STAY at Man Utd as PSG show no interest whatsoever in pushing through transfer to Paris

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      MARCUS RASHFORD’S future is at Old Trafford — after Paris Saint- Germain made it clear they have NO interest in signing he struggling frontman.Rashford, 26, has been linked with a PSG move as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who is destined for a Real Madrid switch.Marcus Rashford played the whole of Man Utd’s 2-2 draw at Bournemouth but is struggling to regain his best formCredit: GettyThe Manchester United academy product, 26, only signed a £325,000-a-week agreement until 2028 last summer.And sources have told SunSport that PSG believe the talk was only used to improve the terms of his contract offer.A source said: “PSG have never been interested in signing Marcus.“And given his struggles on and off the pitch this season, they have given it no consideration at all. He will not be moving to PSG.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS“He might benefit from the noise around a possible transfer going away so he can concentrate on reigniting his United career.”The England ace played all of Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Bournemouth.But he once more struggled to make a real impact – let alone match his sizzling form of last season.Two equalisers from Bruno Fernandes, including a controversial penalty, rescued the Red Devils.Most read in FootballBut the fortunate point was United’s fourth Prem game in a row without a win.And they now sit seventh, 10 points off the top four.Paul Merson rules one team OUT of Premier League title race as Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City’s three-way fight hots upBoss Erik Ten Hag said: “We have to win our games and we have dropped too many unnecessary points in the last few games.”But he praised the key influence of Fernandes in another match where United lacked threat in attack.The Dutchman said: “Scoring twice, very creative, it’s true he gives a lot of energy to the team. “He is acting as a captain, bringing the energy and we are very pleased with this.”Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
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      Man Utd branded ‘luckiest team in the league’ as last minute penalty for Bournemouth controversially ruled out

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      FANS branded Manchester United the Premier League’s “luckiest team” after DOUBLE penalty drama in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.The Cherries had a stoppage-time spot-kick overturned by VAR – after Bruno Fernandes netted a controversial penalty for United.The Cherries felt this was a penalty as Kambwala catches ChristieSome fans reckon the challenge was on the line of the boxBournemouth’s Ryan Christie tumbled following Willy Kambwala’s lunge – but after video replays the resulting spot-kick decision was changed to a free-kick INCHES outside the box.Fans claimed it’s “unreal” how United profited from the key verdicts.One posted: “They’ve done nothing in this game, 2 pens and they’re getting a point.”A third wrote: “They must be the luckiest team in the league.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBut even that’s an understatement according to a fourth viewer.He was particularly upset at United’s spot-kick – which others labelled “disgraceful” as it was given for Kobbie Mainoo’s shot deflecting off Adam Smith’s hand.The fuming fan said: “United are genuinely the luckiest team in the world. What kind of penalty is that man.”Sticking to the theme, one observer insisted: “United have to go down as the luckiest team I’ve ever watched in my life.”Most read in FootballAdam Smith and Co were left gutted by a drawCredit: ReutersA fellow frustrated supporter pondered the two contrasting spot-kick decisions as he posted: “Are there different rules for Man Utd penalties?”Skipper Fernandes twice struck levellers for United but Erik ten Hag’s men still went four Prem games without a victory.Paul Scholes fumes at Man Utd stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in now-deleted post over ‘standards’ Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert each put the Cherries briefly in front before the break.The draw left the Red Devils seventh, 10 points off the top four, with Bournemouth remaining 12th. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard shares picture from hospital bed as South Korea transfer turns into a nightmare

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      JESSE LINGARD shared a picture from a hospital bed as the former Manchester United midfielder’s plight in South Korea got worse.FC Seoul’s ex-England star raised two fingers in a peace sign, despite facing a month out following knee surgery. Jesse Lingard insists he is remaining positiveLingard arrived in South Korea to a huge reception but has struggledCredit: AFPLingard, 31, has struggled since arriving in Asia to huge fanfare in February.His first three appearances drew criticism before he missed the last three with injury.But his message to fans from hospital suggests Lingard is hungry to revive his career.The former Nottingham Forest man posted photos along with the words: “Back stronger” … “positive vibes” … and “‘successful surgery”.READ MORE TOP STORIESSeoul manager Kim Gi-dong expects Lingard’s operation on his meniscus to keep him out until mid-May.Amazingly, however, Kim has at times been one of the ex-West Ham loanee’s strongest critics.After a 2-0 win over Jeju, he said of Lingard: “Even though he came on as a substitute, he didn’t work hard and avoided tussle.”The name value has no meaning on the pitch. I will tell him this exactly.”Most read in FootballLingard later posted on social media that “this s*** gets overwhelming but I just keep pushing”.It all makes it seem a long two months since his home debut sparked a L-League record attendance of 51,670 for a derby clash against Incheon United.  Man Utd fans demand Wayne Rooney’s ‘English Messi’ son Kai, 14, given contract now after shock footage emergesReplica Lingard No10 shirts sold well amid that initial craze.But fans and pundits have been less happy in recent weeks, while he has also lost thousands of followers online. More

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      Man Utd benefit from ‘worst penalty decision ever’ with fans left in shock at freak handball call vs Bournemouth

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were awarded a controversial penalty in their clash against Bournemouth.The penalty was given after the ball ricocheted off a Bournemouth player and onto the arm of Adam Smith.The ball ricocheted onto Adam Smith’s armCredit: XThe incident came when Kobbie Mainoo lashed a shot at Ryan Christie.The ball came off Christie at some pace and almost instantly deflected the ball into Smith’s arm.The ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot, despite the decision looking harsh.A VAR review concluded that Smith had moved his arm towards the ball and therefore the decision should stand.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile it looked that way in slow motion, in real time it looked impossible to react that quickly.Many fans were incensed by that decision on X, however.One fan posted: “My god that is one of the worst penalty decisions I’ve ever seen.”A second fan posted to say: “WHAT on earth is this? Nobody outside of the Big 6 is getting this. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”They skew and try their best to prop these teams up the league I’m convinced.”A third fan posted: “Softest of soft penalties.”Inside Sir Alex Ferguson’s Biggest Bust-UpsWhile a fourth said: “How was that a penalty?”A fifth added: “Never a penalty.”The pen was eventually converted by United captain Bruno Fernandes for his second of the game.The chance to convert from the spot gave United a lifeline to make it 2-2 in a game Bournemouth had dominated to that point. More

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      Multiple Premier League clubs ‘express interest in Mason Greenwood transfer with Man Utd expecting to sell striker’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Mason Greenwood could have several Premier League offers this summer, according to reports.The winger has been out on loan at Getafe this season, where he has played 26 times, scoring six goals and registering five assists.Several Premier League clubs are showing an interest in Mason GreenwoodCredit: GettyHis loan to Getafe last summer came after charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault were dropped against him in February last year.Despite massive pressure to cancel the forward’s contract, he remains a United player, and the Red Devils are likely to attempt to fetch a fee for him this summer according to The Daily Mail.They report that the club are currently working on the assumption that he will be sold this summer.Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have both been linked with a move for the forward with Greenwood reportedly feeling settled in Spain.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCurrent loan club Getafe are also an option, but it is likely they would struggle to pay the forward’s wages on a permanent basis.The Mail outlined that several Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in his services.The Mail also report that there could still be a future for Greenwood at Old Trafford – with a contract extension among the things being discussed by the INEOS group.The club are also considering loaning Greenwood again, meaning he would remain a player employed by Manchester United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSir Jim Ratcliffe previously promised a “fresh decision” on Greenwood’s future which has left the door open for Greenwood at United.Ratcliffe said in February: “We will make a decision.Mason Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” dropped“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.” More