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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

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      Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid to find the next Kylian Mbappe takes him to League One Port Vale

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the chase for Port Vale’s highly rated England youth striker Baylee Dipepa.United’s new supremo Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to land young talent as he seeks to unveil the next Kylian Mbappe, rather than try to buy ready-made superstars.Dipepa has been in impressive form for Port Vale’s youth teamCredit: GettyDipepa, 17, scored in both his Euro qualifier appearances for England Under-17s this month — and Old Trafford are keen to do business soon.The athletic young target man came on to notch two goals in the first match against Northern Ireland and then grabbed the opener against Hungary as his reputation grows.Vale boss Darren Moore has already given Dipepa a run in the first team at League One level and he has netted at that standard too.United’s scouts have been told that they have to be at the front of the queue for domestic talent — and Dipepa could be the first of these.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Red Devils have brought through young forwards from their ranks before but the assembly line is currently not working so well.Only striker Joe Hugill, 20, has emerged in the past couple of years and he has been farmed out to Burton Albion for game time.Meanwhile, United will have to wait until after the next transfer window to bring back top scout Sam Williams from Ipswich.Williams has been on a six-month gardening leave spell after quitting his senior post with the Tractor Boys.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUnless Old Trafford chiefs pay compensation, their new ‘emerging talent spotter’ will not be able to help until September.It is a further hold-up in the Ratcliffe revolution as he waits on an agreement to land overlord Dan Ashworth from Newcastle.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleAshworth does not have a specified fee or gardening leave period in his deal with the Toon and the clubs are far away from a deal. More

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      Brentford 1 Man Utd 1: Ajer equalises in 99th minute after Mount’s first Utd goal looked set to secure undeserved win

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      IF this Manchester United team make the Champions League, it will be as big a travesty as the result of this truly extraordinary gameMason Mount seemed to have committed the biggest robbery of this or any other Premier League season by scoring deep into stoppage time.Kristoffer Ajer earned Brentford a pointCredit: RexMason Mount thought he’d won it for Man UtdCredit: GettyAnd Kristoffer Ajer’s even later equaliser was hardly justice.Because United were totally outplayed by a brilliant Brentford side still not safe from relegation.It’s the time of year for miracles, and it is unbelievable that Erik Ten Hag’s side escaped without a defeat that would have put another nail in the coffin of their hopes of finishing in the top four or five.Before Ajer’s strike, the Bees had hit the woodwork three times, forced fine saves out of Andre Onana, had a goal disallowed for a tight offside, and wasted countless other opportunities.READ MORE ON MAN UTDTen Hag claims not to care about speculation that he will be sacked as part of the changes envisaged by new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team.The prospect of a fat pay-off no doubt lessens the jeopardy.But any United fan who cares about the club will wonder where it is heading under the Dutchman. United started the game unchanged from the side that beat Liverpool 4-3 in that thrilling FA Cup tie, the highlight of Ten Hag’s reign apart from the Carabao Cup win last season.Most read in FootballBrentford’s number of shots told a storyCredit: The SunBrentford dominated from beginning to end, but looked like they’d come away with a lossCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the big question is how much United have really changed since their last visit to this corner of West London.Before the game Brentford showed highlights of their incredible victory in August 2022, when Thomas Frank’s side scored four goals in the first 35 minutes and won 4-0.Shaun Custis and Martin Lipton discuss the possibility of Manchester United going for Gareth Southgate as their new boss It’s no exaggeration to say that, with better finishing, the scoreline would have been the same again at half-time.And it’s hardly unfair to state that United have gone backwards this season after spending big on Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana and Mason Mount.If wins earlier in the day for Champions League rivals Spurs and Aston Villa had not woken United up to the task in hand, then the ear-splitting volume at which the Brentford PA system blasted out Metallica’s Enter Sandman before kick off should have done the trick.United’s away contingent also started the match in good voice.Their team gave them very little to shout about, however, particularly in a poor first-half display.After captain Bruno Fernandes sent an early shot wide, Brentford created all the best chances and should have been at least two goals up by the break.Toney was made to rue several missed chancesCredit: ReutersDespite Toney’s missed chances, he managed to create the crucial assistCredit: The SunCross after cross and corner after corner rained into Andre Onana’s box. Shots and headers went everywhere except the back of the net.Toney, fresh from grabbing his first England goal from the penalty spot against Belgium, fluffed the best of the opportunities.Lively Yoane Wissa played a first-time pass through Raphael Varane’s legs and found his strike partner the wrong side of Victor Lindelof. But Toney slightly scuffed his shot, which struck Onana’s right-hand post and rebounded to safety.The home side were defending well but there was a real lack of penetration from United.Wingers Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho in particular were struggling to make an impact.Back at the other end, Zanka headed against the bar and Toney fired high and wide.While Brentford’s shot count hit double figures, United’s first effort on target arrived in the 42nd minute. Brentford ‘keeper Mark Flekken dealt with Rashford’s shot as comfortably as his team had dealt with their opponents as a whole.Despite taking the lead in the 96th minute, United deserved nothing from the gameCredit: AFPAnd questions will be asked over the direction of the clubCredit: AFPThere was still time for another last-ditch clearance from Lindelof and a Lewis-Potter header saved by Onana.Harry Maguire replaced the injured Varane at half time and United played with a little more purpose. Flekken saved easily from Fernandes but was grateful to see a Diogo Dalot effort go just wide.And after Wissa failed to make the best of a two on two break, Fernandes teed up Hojlund, only for Flekken to make a superb save.Not to be outdone, Onana did just as well to keep out Yehor Yarmoliuk’s effort and Lewis-Potter’s follow-up. But the United ‘keeper was helpless when Wissa sent a volley flashing wide.Before the hour, Ten Hag had seen enough and sent on Antony for Garnacho.Little changed, including Brentford’s inability to take their chances. Although if Toney’s volley from Jensen’s pass had gone in, it would have been a goal of the season contender.United’s defensive woes deepened as Lindelof became the second centre back forced off by injury. On came World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez for his first appearance since February and only his ninth in the Premier League all season.Lewis-Potter sent an acrobatic effort over the bar before Frank made his first changes.United were pinned back and uninspiring in the gameCredit: The SunMbeumo was impressive as he continues his return from injuryCredit: RexBrentford’s was of course the oppositeCredit: The SunAntony shot just wide and then finally Brentford had the ball in the net. Only for VAR to confirm that Toney was offside from substitute Bryan Mbeumo’s cross.Then it was Mbeumo’s turn to be denied, hitting the crossbar. Onana stopped Jensen’s header.Toney failed to capitalise on Martinez’s mistake. It was truly incredible.A minimum of nine minutes of stoppage time were decreed. Forgotten man Mount scored neatly in the sixth.But brave Brentford avoided the least deserved defeat you could imagine, when Ajer turned in Toney’s cutback in the ninth.If they had found a winner in a handful more, no-one in those hideous United shirts could have complained. More

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      Man Utd star covered in blood as clash with Brentford is delayed as fans joke ‘at least someone won’t remember this’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S dramatic clash at Brentford was delayed after Diogo Dalot was left splattered in blood following a “horrible” clash of heads.But the Red Devils’ defender returned for an astonishing two-goal climax to STOPPAGE TIME in Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw.Diogo Dalot shocked fans with this injuryThe Man Utd defender was fine to continue despite the nasty injuryThe match was held up just before stoppage timeThe Portuguese ace was treated on the ground in the final seconds of normal time.But Dalot was ruled OK to continue after a lengthy hold-up and once he had his head bandaged.One fan joked “At least someone won’t remember this s***show” while another called it a “horrible blow”.A third saw a red gash in the back of the 25-year-old’ skull and posted: “DALOT IS BLEEDING FROM HIS HEAD WTFFF.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBut once it was clear Dalot was fine to go on, viewers joked he would be lucky if he couldn’t recall United being outplayed in a dire display.However, that response also changed – because of what happened deep into time added on due to HIS injury.Red Devils’ sub Mason Mount fired a clinical opener in the 96th minute despite United barely threatening up to that point.But two minutes later Ivan Toney cut the ball back for Kristoffer Ajer to drill an equally-impressive equaliser. Most read in FootballDiogo Dalot’s game by numbers vs. Brentford:100% tackles won66 touches3 interceptions2 chances created2 clearances2 blocks2 shotsBattling performance. 🫡🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/CpXyt6sftN— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 30, 2024

      And when the final whistle went after 14 minutes of stoppage time, United remained sixth and Brentford 15th.Fans promptly described Dalot’s outstanding overall performance as one of the few consolations for United.And after “Statman Dave” shared the full-back’s fantastic figures for the game – including “100% tackles won” – a United supporter replied: “Dalot has been awesome the whole season… Picked up well!”Luke Shaw shows off his football skills at Man Utd training Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More