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      Man Utd wonderkid could QUIT Old Trafford over broken promise in permanent summer transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Facundo Pellistri could finally leave Old Trafford permanently this summer, according to reports.The Uruguayan playmaker, 22, joined the Red Devils from Penarol for £7.65million in October 2020, signing a five-year contract.Facundo Pellistri could be set to leave Old Trafford in the summerCredit: GettyPellistri played nine times for Manchester United during the first half of this seasonBut since then he has only racked up 24 appearances for Man Utd, scoring no goals and providing two assists.One of those assists came in a 1-0 win over Fulham in November, before he was farmed out on loan to Granada in January.His spell in Spain – a third loan since arriving at Man Utd after two stints with Alaves – has seen him score once and assist twice in seven matches.And according to The Mirror, he is hoping to secure a permanent transfer to Granada in the summer, despite still having one year left on his Man Utd contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes after he was assured he would be given a spot in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side when he arrived four years ago.Penarol secretary Evaristo Gonzalez claimed Man Utd had promised Pellistri he would go “straight into the first team”.Instead, it took him more than two years to make his debut for the club – and he has never been given a consistent run in the team.Yet ahead of the 2022/23 season, he insisted he wanted to remain a Man Utd player while earning experience on loan elsewhere.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe said: “I want to have the maximum continuity of minutes to try to arrive well.”I’m not looking for a particular league. It’s easy to say ‘earn minutes’ because nobody promises them to you, and you have to earn them.Unemployed David De Gea relaxes on beach on holiday but is trolled by former Man Utd team-mate over sunburn “It’s a complicated search, but I’m going to try to find the best option to play, show myself and feel good.”Since then, he now appears more interested in a permanent transfer away from Man Utd.And in February his agent, Edgardo Lasalvia, aimed a swipe at manager Erik ten Hag.He said: “Whether he returns to Manchester in the middle of the year will depend on the performance he shows.”If Ten Hag continues, it’s going to be difficult. Ten Hag hasn’t used him, valued him, or treated him like a professional.”Pellistri, who already has 19 Uruguay caps, impressed for Granada in February when he scored and assisted in a 3-3 draw against Barcelona.He will be seeking more performances of that ilk to secure a summer transfer away from Man Utd. More

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      Man Utd ‘trigger extension on Mason Greenwood’s contract keeping him on the club’s books for another year’

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      GETAFE reportedly believe that Manchester United have triggered an extension to Mason Greenwood’s contract.The star striker is on loan at Getafe FC in Spain, but is still on United’s books for this season as they decide what to do with him.Mason Greenwood has scored seven goals in 25 matches for Getafe FC while on loanCredit: GettyThe Athletic reports that United had already triggered Greenwood’s contract extensionCredit: RexGetafe believe the Red Devils have already triggered the option to extend Greenwood’s contract for another year, The Athletic reports.United are yet to make a contract announcement about the 22-year-old.Triggering Greenwood’s contract extension would protect the striker’s value for United as it would give the club more of his contract to sell to another club.Greenwood’s contract is currently set to end in May 2025.Read more on footballThe Athletic wrote: “An extension would also give United a longer window to push through a sale, allowing them to recoup a fee until the summer of 2026.”Getafe reportedly believe that United has already triggered that extension and they now believe his contract will run until 2026.But senior Manchester United figures have disputed that the extension has been triggered to The Athletic.”No discussions have been held to that effect — either with the player, his family or any interested clubs.”Most read in FootballThey say they have no urgency with the deadline a year away, plus the club doesn’t have to inform the public of its decision.Extending Greenwood’s contract would suit United if they seek to sell him as they would need remaining time on the contract as they likely seek to avoid losing him to a free transfer.Fans spot Jude Bellingham’s classy gesture after facing Greenwood’s Getafe as they say ‘England captain material’Getafe is interested in keeping Greenwood, either in a permanent transfer or on loan for another season.Greenwood has impressed for Getafe, scoring eight goals in 27 games in all competitions.New owner Jim Ratcliffe had opened the door for Greenwood’s return to the club after it was thought to be unthinkable.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.All charges were subsequently dropped but the Red Devils suggested the former England man was unlikely to return to the club.Getafe are also reportedly entitled to 20 per cent of any sale of Greenwood.New boss Ratcliffe previously spoke about the Greenwood situation, saying: “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. Mason Greenwood timeline
      MARCH 2019: Greenwood makes his debut for United. He has gone on to make 129 appearances, scoring 35 goals.
      SEPTEMBER 2020: Wins his first senior England cap as a sub in a 1-0 away win over Iceland, left. Two days later he is withdrawn from the squad for breaching Covid guidelines by leaving the part of the hotel the squad was in.
      FEBRUARY 2021: United announce the striker has signed a contract until June 2025, with the option to extend it for another 12 months.
      JANUARY 2022: Held on suspicion of rape and assault. United suspend him on full pay.
      FEBRUARY 2022: Sponsors including Nike end relationship with him.
      OCTOBER 2022: Greenwood is arrested for breach of bail. He is charged the following day with attempted rape, assault and controlling behaviour and due to appear at Manchester magistrates court. Trial set for November 2023.
      FEBRUARY 2 2023: CPS announces it has dropped all charges. United announce they will hold their own investigation.
      FEBRUARY 2023: The Sun reports he is due to become a dad.
      August 2023: Manchester United bosses complete an internal investigation and say Greenwood won’t return to the team in a “mutual agreement”.
      September 2023: Mason Greenwood signs a loan deal from Manchester United to play for Getafe FC in the Spanish capital.

      “There is no decision that’s been made. He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. Getafe Manager Jose Bordalas has been clear about his club’s openness to keeping Greenwood.He said: “In the end his club decides and also the boy’s intentions regarding his future count.”But I can say we are happy with his behaviour and his performance.”Reports have suggested that United could demand £40million for Greenwood.Getafe are unable to afford such a hefty fee and instead want to extent his loan stay beyond the summer.European giants like Barcelona and Juventus are potentially interested in signing him.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut, other European teams like Lazio, Valencia and Real Sociedad are also said to be eyeing the 22-year-old.Manchester United has been approached for comment.Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plans
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      Other Spanish clubs are watching Greenwood, with Barcelona among themCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd anger Southampton with ‘derisory’ offer for former Man City chief as Sir Jim Ratcliffe frustrated in rebuild

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have had an approach for Southampton’s Jason Wilcox rejected following a derisory offer.The Championship club have been left frustrated by United’s bid to remove their director of football with eight games to go in the season as the Saints push for promotion back to the Premier League.Southampton have been angered by Man Utd’s offer to prise Jason Wilcox, right, away from St. MarysCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe has seen a part of his rebuild plans stutterCredit: PAWilcox only moved to St. Mary’s from Manchester City last summer.But he is already viewed as a key part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s behind the scenes rebuild at Old Trafford.The Red Devils want Wilcox to become their new technical director as part of a revamped footballing department at the club.United are believed to have offered compensation of around a year’s salary to Southampton.This has been dismissed as well below Southampton’s expectations for such a senior figure. That offer, and the timing, has angered the Saints hierarchy.Wilcox is said to be keen on the move, and according to Fabrizio Romano he has now tendered his resignation from Southampton following their refusal to accept Man Utd’s terms.However, a further stumbling block is widespread reports of Wilcox having a 12-month notice period.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWilcox has been instrumental to the overhauling of the coaching staff and squad at Southampton.He hired Russell Martin as manager last summer as well as overseeing a hectic transfer window following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowThe former Blackburn Rovers winger is thought to be keen on joining Ratcliffe’s revolution at Old Trafford.Wilcox worked alongside incoming chief executive, Omar Berrada, at Manchester City and would work under Dan Ashworth, who is joining from Newcastle United as director of football.Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More

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      Man Utd starlet Hannibal Mejbri’s Sevilla loan goes from bad to worse with youngster axed from squad entirely

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI’S loan at Sevilla goes from bad to worse after the youngster was axed from their squad.The Manchester United youngster was forced to sit on the sidelines on Saturday’s clash against Getafe.Hannibal Mejbri was axed from Sevilla’s squad against Getafe on SaturdayCredit: GettyDespite interest from Everton, the 21-year-old was sent on loan to the Spanish side in January, with the option to buy the midfielder at the end of the season for £17million.But it looks like he will be returning to Old Trafford as the Tunisia international has failed to impress in the Spanish top flight.Things got off to a bad start for Hannibal in Andalusia with boss Quique Sanchez Flores ruling him out of contention for a starting spot after just one substitute appearance.The former Watford manager said: “After being with him, talking to him and having seen his first minutes in Girona.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”We are going to give him the necessary space to understand where he is, that he is at Sevilla and what it means.”He has to know where he is and we want to see him. We have spoken with him and we believe that he has to have some time to learn.”We wanted to give him space, time for him to see things from the outside and then he will return to the squad.”And Hannibal has so far failed to win his boss’ trust, playing under 90 minutes in four appearances before failing to even make the bench this weekend.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Red Devils sent Hannibal on loan last term to Championship side Birmingham.And last summer there were reports of clubs interested in signing Hannibal on loan or permanently but United decided to keep him.Unemployed David De Gea relaxes on beach on holiday but is trolled by former Man Utd team-mate over sunburn While he made 10 appearances under Erik ten Hag this season, the Dutchman felt it was best to send the starlet away again.But something drastic would have to change for Sevilla to sign Hannibal permanently and he looks set to return to United this summer.Hannibal is contracted to stay at Old Trafford until the summer of 2025. More

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      ‘He’s jogging!’ – Man Utd legend fumes at current flop as he pins blame on him for Brentford goal

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      AARON WAN-BISSAKA was accused of barely “jogging” as a Manchester United legend blamed the defender for Brentford’s equaliser.And ex-keeper Peter Schmeichel claims that slackness in Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw typifies the Red Devils’ current “low standards”.Aaron Wan-Bissaka was accused of losing focus for Brentford’s equaliserWan-Bissaka and Rasmus Hojlund reflect on a dire display by Man UtdCredit: RexSchmeichel reckons left-back Wan-Bissaka lost focus – enabling Ivan Toney to stay onside ahead of Kristoffer Ajer’s 99th-minute leveller.It came after a lengthy hold-up for a head injury to AWB’S fellow United full-back Diogo Dalot meant 14 minutes were added on.Mason Mount put the Red Devils in front deep into that stoppage time before Ajer earned the dominant Bees a point.Schmeichel, a member of United’s 1999 Treble winners, couldn’t believe how badly the Red Devils defended their lucky lead.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe 120-cap Dane told SuperSport: “If you look at Wan-Bissaka on the Brentford goal, and this is what I mean by standards. “Wan-Bissaka is out there to the left, the ball gets crossed and now look at him. He’s walking off, walking, walking, he’s jogging!”And Ivan Toney would have been offside had he followed the back-four line up and then that goal wouldn’t have happened.””Look at him [Wan-Bissaka] coming out! Look at it!Most read in Football”That’s not Manchester United, that’s not pride, that’s not high standards. That’s not focussing on what your job is.”He has cost – not to blame him for this – but in that moment, because of what he did, or didn’t do, a simple thing like concentrating, they equalised.”Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United…

      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag’s future still seems unsure, with United sixth – eight points above Tottenham immediately above them. And Schmeichel, now 60, believes the club are betraying the expectations during Alex Ferguson’s golden reign from 1996-2013.He said: “The standards are low. We [Schmeichel and fellow pundit Andy Cole] grew up with Sir Alex Ferguson at the club and you had to be proud of what you did on the pitch. “We could lose 1-0 and he would say that was fine because the performance was there.” More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Man City for right-back with more goals this season than Marcus Rashford

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      JEREMIE FRIMPONG could find himself at the centre of a summer head-to-head between both Manchester clubs.City and United are keen on the highly-rated Dutchman, who joined Celtic five years ago and now plays for Bundesliga front-runners Bayer Leverkusen.Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie FrimpongCredit: RexBut United have also made regular visits to watch him at Bayer Leverkusen, where he has shone in their march towards a first Bundesliga title.Frimpong, 23, has a one-off £35million release clause that can only be activated this summer, despite a contract which runs until 2028.City see him as a potential long-term successor to Kyle Walker, who name-checked the youngster on England duty last week.Wing-back Frimpong, who spent two years at Celtic before moving to Germany in 2021, can play on either flank, and Bayer have also used him in midfield.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFrimpong spent over a decade at City’s academy before his move to Celtic and the fact he would be classed as home-grown and academy-trained is another financial plus to Etihad bosses.They are aware of their neighbours’ interest in a man who has scored 11 goals with as many assists in Leverkusen’s astonishing season.United’s new regime sees Frimpong as having the perfect profile in terms of age and asking price.He has scored more times than forward Marcus Rashford this season, who has scored just seven goals and provided two assists.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd although Germany’s champions-elect are desperate to keep him, they will be powerless if either Manchester club triggers the release fee.United are looking to bolster their backline next season under new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.Erik ten Hag speaks out after Man Utd held to 1-1 draw at BrentfordErik ten Hag’s squad are currently battling it out with Tottenham and Aston Villa for a top-four finish to secure their Champions League spot for the next campaign.They are currently 11 points adrift from Villa after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday. More

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      Out-of-favour Man Utd midfielder ‘will be allowed to leave club this summer’ weeks after telling Ten Hag he is unhappy

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will allow a key player to leave this summer after he told manager Erik ten Hag he’s “unhappy” at Old Trafford.United are looking to turn the page come June during new part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first summer transfer window in charge with a special emphasis on young talent.Eriksen has raised frustration with his lack of minutes to Man Utd boss Erik ten HagCredit: GettyManchester United will allow Christian Eriksen to leave this summerCredit: EPAEriksen told Ten Hag he is ‘unhappy’ with his role at Man UtdAnd the Red Devils seem set to build their midfield around rising star Kobbie Mainoo, who is in talks over a new long-term contract following a breakout season under Ten Hag.That could see some other notable figures making way for a new generation of talent.Christian Eriksen could be among them after falling down the pecking order.According to The Mirror, Eriksen, 32, will be allowed to leave the Manchester giants come June.Read More on Man UtdThe playmaker has previously raised frustrations over his lack of game time during private talks with Ten Hag.And United are open to selling the Denmark international as he approaches the final year of his deal.Galatasaray have already shown interest in the ex-Tottenham star, who won’t be short of suitors at the end of the season.The Dane also enjoyed a stunning six-month spell with Brentford two years ago after his stunning return to action following his shocking cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.Most read in FootballEriksen previously said: “I have previously stated that I am not satisfied with not playing, but it’s not something that keeps me up at night.”The team is performing, and I must respect the role I have alongside. For my part, it has been about working hard and focusing on being fresh for every game, and I am. It is easier now to accept my role than it would have been before.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer window”I have had a conversation with Erik about being unhappy with the situation and wanting to play as much as possible, but I am available and need to be available for the team, which I am and always will be.”He said it was the team he had chosen, and Kobbie is doing well, and the rest of the midfield is also performing well, so there is competition for places, which is expected when playing for a top club. There is great competition within the team.”Of course, you can be concerned in the long run because I want to play as much as possible. “Naturally, you don’t want to always sit on the bench. I don’t have that approach to it, but it’s not something that worries me right now. “Often when you change teams and win, you don’t change the winning team, and I respect that.” More

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      Jamie Redknapp slams Man Utd’s woeful performance against Brentford and blasts that’s what ‘gets the manager the sack’

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      JAMIE REDKNAPP says Manchester United put together the kind of performance that “gets the manager the sack” at Brentford.United picked up a woeful 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Gtech Community Stadium after Kristoffer Ajer’s late equaliser cancelled out Mason Mount’s injury-time opener – his first ever goal for the club.Jamie Redknapp hit out at Manchester United’s display against BrentfordCredit: X/SkySportsPLErik ten Hag’s side were unrecognisable from the team that beat LiverpoolCredit: GettyRedknapp believes Man Utd made Brentford look like Real MadridCredit: AFPThe Red Devils struggled throughout the Premier League encounter and were lucky to pick up a point in a match that saw the Bees dominating.And Redknapp didn’t hold back on his damning assessment as he was left baffled with under-fire manager Erik ten Hag’s tactics.The Liverpool legend insisted the Manchester giants’ stars didn’t play for Ten Hag.And the pundit suggested the performance was so woeful it could lead to the Dutchman’s removal from the dugout in June as United found themselves farther away from the top four.Read More on Man UtdRedknapp told Sky Sports: “I’ve watched Manchester United under Erik ten Hag. I don’t know what their way of playing is.”I don’t know whether they play out from the back. They tried to do at times and they pass the ball to the keeper and he lumps it up the pitch. Do they do that for effect?”I know they haven’t necessarily had all the back four that they would like and if you’ve got [Lisandro] Martinez and [Raphael] Varane, it helps you build.”But I don’t know what the Man United way of playing is. They had so many opportunities today, Brentford, they were just better in every single department.Most read in Football”And there’s lots of talk about the manager. Will he still be here next year?”I think the way that the players are playing right now and that kind of performance, they’re going to decide because they’re the sort of performances that get the manager the sack, because there was a lack of effort.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer window”And if they really liked this manager, if they want to play for him, they will do that. “I saw so many players just walking around, strolling around and not looking like they care. And they play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”And that for me, it shouldn’t really ever happen. There’s too many of them.”Redknapp pulled no punches on his scathing feedback as he also claimed United – who had beaten Liverpool in the FA Cup in their last game before the international break – were so poor they made Brentford “look like Real Madrid”.The 50-year-old added that the “lack of desire” made it look like the visitors were playing with “nine men”.Redknapp added: “They gave up so much possession. There was a lack of energy with the ball, without the ball. They just made Brentford look like Real Madrid.READ MORE SUN STORIES”That’s what I felt like I was watching. That shouldn’t have been the case. The way that Manchester United were was just so off it. “The lack of desire to go win individual battles. It was too easy for them. It was almost as if Man United had nine men.” More