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      Major Mason Greenwood update as Man Utd ‘reveal they WILL sell star striker in just months’

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      MANCHESTER United have reportedly revealed that they could look to sell Mason Greenwood in a matter of months.Greenwood, 22, was loaned out to Getafe by Manchester United last summer.Mason Greenwood has been on loan at Getafe since SeptemberCredit: RexSir Jim Ratcliffe has a decision to make over the star strikerCredit: AFPThe star 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.But last week, new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to rule out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club.Now, the English giants have reportedly revealed that “it remains their expectation Greenwood will be sold in summer”, according to MailOnline.Read More in FootballGreenwood’s United contract expires at the end of next season and the club have an option to extend it by a further 12 months.This would significantly increase the fee they could demand in the event of a sale. The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and United could well cash in this summer.Sir Jim has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.Most read in FootballHowever, it was also acknowledged that Ratcliffe’s words were ambiguous, given the need to find a buyer and negotiate an appropriate transfer fee. 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.Mason Greenwood is officially unveiled with new club Getafe after Man Utd exitThe Red Devils supremo claimed that a fresh decision will be taken on the future of Greenwood.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.”Greenwood’s potential future optionsMASON Greenwood’s long-term future in football still remains unclear.
      Greenwood is out of contract in 2025 and is largely expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
      But the star has enjoyed a good season at Getafe and has been linked with other clubs.
      Here are his four main options:
      Stay at Manchester United
      Greenwood’s United career was largely thought to be over when he moved to Getafe on deadline day last September.
      But new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Ratcliffe left the door open for Greenwood to play for United again after saying a “decision” needed to be made.
      Sir Jim said: “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.”
      Barcelona
      The Spanish giants are understood to have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season.
      Greenwood has reportedly told his advisors that Barcelona is a “dream move”.
      One source told SunSport: “Barcelona want to sign Greenwood, and he wants to move there.
      “The next step is for the clubs to come to an agreement.”
      Barca are even said to be willing to offer the 22-year-old Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 shirt to convince him to join.
      Atletico Madrid
      The Red Devils academy graduate has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid.
      Marca previously reported, via Estadio Deportivo, that the club have held talks with United as they step up their pursuit.
      Atletico had a chance to take in Greenwood up close during their derby meeting in mid-December. 
      Whilst the former England international didn’t get on the scoresheet during the testy 3-3 draw, Getafe were able to frustrate the Champions League side and escape the Metropolitano with a point. 
      Make Getafe move permanent
      Greenwood has been building back his form as a regular starter at the La Liga side.
      He seems to have been enjoying his football and is thought to be interested in staying in Spain long-term after settling in the national capital.
      Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
      But several unnamed Italian clubs have also been linked with making moves for Greenwood in the summer.

      However, Sir Jim is said to want to speak to the fans’ group and other senior club officials about Greenwood before making a final decision.He is said to have tasked a team of his trusted advisers to make resolving the matter a “priority” between now and the end of the season.The source said: “Jim Ratcliffe wants it resolved by the end of May so they can go into the summer knowing what’s happening.”There’s interest in Mason from Barcelona but no move and no talks will happen until the end of May.” 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 was sent out on loan to LaLiga side Getafe in September last year.His time in Spain has so far proven fruitful, having scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.Meanwhile, Ratcliffe has also refused to close the door on fellow outcast Jadon Sancho.READ MORE SUN STORIESSancho is now back at Borussia Dortmund on loan after a huge fall-out with manager Ten Hag meant he was banished to the youth team in September.But his time in Germany has so far proven underwhelming, with the Red Devils gaffer seemingly vindicated for now.Greenwood has been in top form for GetafeCredit: RexMason Greenwood with his girlfriend Harriet RobsonCredit: Facebook More

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      Premier League clubs on transfer alert for Man Utd-beating starlet who hasn’t played in months and ‘won’t sign new deal’

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      ONE rising star has left a number of top clubs on high alert with his decision to not sign a new deal with his current club.Roony Bardghji, 18, was already catching the eye with his performances for Copenhagen this season.Roony Bardghji has piqued the interest of a number of top clubs with his current contract situationCredit: GettyBardghji burst onto the European scene this season with a late winner against Man Utd in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyThe teenager has scored ten goals in 29 appearances for the Danish outfit this year.And one of those was an 87th minute winner that toppled Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United side in a 4-3 Champions League win.Bardghji is widely considered as one of the best young talents in Europe and will see his current deal at Copenhagen expire in December of next year.But according to Fabrizio Romano, the Swedish winger has no intention to sign a new long-term contract with his current club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s said that a number of top clubs are monitoring the situation with the youngster seeing his game time drop off a cliff since the turn of the year.Bardghji featured in every single Danish Superliga game of the season for Copenhagen before the new year but is yet to grace the pitch in any competition in 2024.United, the team he put to the sword, are one club who have a keen interest in the Swedish U21 international.The Red Devils have sent scouts to watch Bardghji this season, but will face competition for his signature.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSReports have suggested that Premier League rivals Chelsea and Newcastle are also interested in the young gun.While Spanish outlet Sport claim that European giants Barcelona and Bayern Munich are keeping a keen eye on Bardghji’s situation.Wayne Rooney gives cheeky smile as he cryptically reveals ‘we all know changes are coming’ at Man UtdThey claim Copenhagen may be forced to sell their academy graduate if his contract situation is not resolved by the end of the season.Bardghji could return to action in the coming days with huge clashes with Midtjylland in the league and Man City in the Champions League on the horizon. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea ‘in three-way scrap to sign in-demand Ajax goalkeeper, 22, in summer transfer’

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      ARSENAL are among three Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj.The Gunners are at risk of losing England international Aaron Ramsdale this summer.Diant Ramaj is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: GettyRamsdale has fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal in recent months.Summer signing David Raya has established himself as Mikel Arteta’s first choice keeper.The Gunners are set to trigger Raya’s £27million option to buy at the end of the season, leaving Ramsdale’s future in doubt.With the 25-year-old rumoured to be leaving the Emirates Stadium this summer, Arsenal have already began scouting alternative options.Read More on Man UtdAccording to football journalist Christian Falk and Sport Bild, they are interested in German shot-stopper Ramaj.Manchester United and Chelsea are also understood to be monitoring the 22-year-old.United goalkeeper Andre Onana has endured a difficult season so far.In 35 games he has conceded 54 goals and kept ten clean sheets.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s second-choice keeper Altay Bayindir has been limited to just one FA Cup appearance at Newport since joining on the final day of the summer transfer window.As for Chelsea, Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Stamford Bridge as soon as he returns from his Real Madrid loan.’We have to be in the conversation’, says Mikel Arteta as Arsenal boss has his say on Kylian Mbappe transfer sagaThe Blues signed Robert Sanchez in a £25m transfer from Brighton last August, but he fell out of favour after suffering a knee injury in December with Djordje Petrovic taking over as Mauricio Pochettino’s No1.An exit for one of the three goalkeepers could open the door for Ramaj to join.Ramaj signed for Ajax last summer and has since made 26 appearances for the Eredivisie side. More

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      Mason Greenwood ‘does NOT want to return to Man Utd’ despite new boss saying he’s open to having star striker come back

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      MASON Greenwood does not want to return to Manchester United despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe leaving the door open, according to reports.The 22-year-old striker last played for the Red Devils in January 2022.
      Mason Greenwood does not want to return to Manchester United, according to reportsCredit: Reuters
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not rule out a return for GreenwoodCredit: PA
      He is said to be enjoying his new life in Madrid with his partner Harriet Robson and babyCredit: Facebook
      He joined Spanish LaLiga side Getafe in September on loan for the rest of the season.
      United’s new investor Ratcliffe, who completed a deal to buy 27.7 per cent of the club, did not rule out a return for Greenwood.
      He said: “It’s a fresh decision. We will make a decision. I do not know if he could still have a future.
      “All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.
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      “Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?
      “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 and would we be comfortable with it and the fans would be comfortable with it?
      “It’s quite clear we have to make a decision. There is no decision that’s been made.”
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      But it has now emerged Greenwood, who is under contract until 2025, would be “reluctant” to accept any offer of a return.
      The Athletic reported that Greenwood feels as though United should have given him more support after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.
      All charges were subsequently dropped, but the England man would “face greater pressure and scrutiny” if he returned to the Premier League.
      He is also said to be enjoying his new life in Madrid with his partner Harriet Robson and baby and is able to stay “away from the spotlight” while playing in LaLiga.
      It comes as Greenwood wants an investigation into whether Jude Bellingham called him a “rapist” dropped.
      Real Madrid’s Bellingham appeared to mouth a slur after tackling the Getafe player this month.
      Spanish footie bosses launched a probe, which could see Bellingham, 20, hit with a ban.
      But a source said: “Mason has told them he doesn’t want Jude to be punished and has asked them to drop it.
      “He doesn’t want bad publicity and wants to get on with playing football.
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      “He was very upset at the time as he didn’t expect it from someone like Jude.
      “But he knows he’s always likely to be a target for that kind of stuff so he’s accepted he’ll need a thick skin.”
      The striker joined Spanish LaLiga side Getafe in September on loanCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham appeared to mouth a slur after tackling the Getafe player this monthCredit: Rex
      Greenwood’s potential future optionsMASON Greenwood’s long-term future in football still remains unclear.
      Greenwood is out of contract in 2025 and is largely expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
      But the star has enjoyed a good season at Getafe and has been linked with other clubs.
      Here are his four main options:
      Stay at Manchester United
      Greenwood’s United career was largely thought to be over when he moved to Getafe on deadline day last September.
      But new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
      Ratcliffe left the door open for Greenwood to play for United again after saying a “decision” needed to be made.
      Sir Jim said: “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.”
      Barcelona
      The Spanish giants are understood to have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season.
      Greenwood has reportedly told his advisors that Barcelona is a “dream move”.
      One source told SunSport: “Barcelona want to sign Greenwood, and he wants to move there.
      “The next step is for the clubs to come to an agreement.”
      Barca are even said to be willing to offer the 22-year-old Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 shirt to convince him to join.
      Atletico Madrid
      The Red Devils academy graduate has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid.
      Marca previously reported, via Estadio Deportivo, that the club have held talks with United as they step up their pursuit.
      Atletico had a chance to take in Greenwood up close during their derby meeting in mid-December. 
      Whilst the former England international didn’t get on the scoresheet during the testy 3-3 draw, Getafe were able to frustrate the Champions League side and escape the Metropolitano with a point. 
      Make Getafe move permanent
      Greenwood has been building back his form as a regular starter at the La Liga side.
      He seems to have been enjoying his football and is thought to be interested in staying in Spain long-term after settling in the national capital.
      Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
      But several unnamed Italian clubs have also been linked with making moves for Greenwood in the summer. More

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      I’m a former Man Utd star – Erik ten Hag needs Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s backing and here’s why he shouldn’t be sacked

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      ERIK TEN HAG should remain Manchester United manager for next season regardless of how he finishes this term.That is according to United hero Mikael Silvestre, who insist the club’s new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe should give Ten Hag his full backing because of the Dutchman’s success in the previous campaign.
      Erik ten Hag should remain Manchester United manager next seasonCredit: Getty
      Man Utd hero Mikael Silvestre insists Ten Hag proved his worth last seasonCredit: Getty
      The 54-year-old came under fire this term following a poor start that saw the Red Devils getting knocked out of the Champions League group stages and falling dangerously far away from the top four.
      The ex-Ajax boss has managed to turn things around after the holidays as he has won six out of eight matches, of which he only lost one, this year.
      Ten Hag is making a strong claim for a late top-four push but his position at the Old Trafford dugout still looks uncertain.
      Ratcliffe, who completed a £1.03billion takeover of 27.7 per cent of the club and is now in charge of sporting operations, hinted at major changes ahead of next season.
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      However, Silvestre remains adamant that the Dutch tactician should stay put as he has already showed he can work wonders with the right players.
      Ten Hag led United to a third-place finish on his debut campaign, won their first piece of silverware in six years after a Carabao Cup triumph and also made it to the FA Cup Final.
      Silvestre told SunSport on behalf of Betting Expert: “Yeah, I think he should be given time because of last season – the way the team behaved. The team performed and there was clear direction.
      “He needs to be given time to implement his ideas, to have the right players in the right positions to go back to winning ways and to be a dominant force again in the league.
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      “So I think he should be given time and the backing necessary in terms of time and investment.”
      Ten Hag has recently insisted he has Ratcliffe’s backing for the long term.
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      The Dutch head coach has held a number of meetings recently with United’s new part owner and his right-hand man Sir David Brailsford.
      Ten Hag said: “We speak a lot. I have had many conversations with him and with Dave Brailsford about this club, about this team, about the structures.
      “We are very aligned, it totally fits with the ambitions I have, ambitions I had when I came in.” More

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      Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson brutally threatened to send me back to France – my error wasn’t even the worst!

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Mikael Silvestre has opened up about the most unforgettable Hairdryer Treatment he received from legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.And he fell victim to Ferguson’s famous temper despite a team-mate committing one of the most unforgettable goalkeeping blunders in Premier League history on the same day.
      Manchester United hero Mikael Silvestre experienced Sir Alex Ferguson’s Hairdryer TreatmentCredit: Getty
      Silvestre was slammed after Man Utd’s 3-3 draw with Southampton in 1999Credit: Getty
      Ferguson warned Silvestre he would send him back to FranceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Sir Alex is known as one of the best managers in the history of football, but the United great is also notorious for his dressing room blowups that brought chills down every player’s spine.
      It didn’t take long for Silvestre to get acquainted with Fergie’s backstage bashing as it took place in his third ever Prem match in 1999 shortly after he joined the Red Devils from Inter Milan.
      The former left-back started against Southampton at Old Trafford and saw his team leading 3-2.
      But then the ex-France international was dispossessed just outside his penalty box in the 73rd minute by Marians Pahars who set Matt Le Tissier up for the equaliser.
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      Ferguson was so furious with Silvestre at full-time that his face turned blood red as he lashed out at him in the dressing room.
      The Scottish gaffer also warned his defender to never commit the same gaffe or he would send him “back to France”.
      That was despite the fact United keeper Massimo Taibi allowed Saints back into the game by fumbling Le Tissier’s shot in a highly memorable gaffe. The stopper allowed the ball to through his arms and legs just minutes before Silvestre’s mistake.
      Silvestre told SunSport on behalf of Betting Expert: “It’s always the first one, it’s the first one you remember cause it takes you by surprise.
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      “I didn’t wait long, it was a home game against Southampton. I recovered the ball 35m or 40m from our goal and straight away after I lost it Southampton equalised.
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      “So we drew at home and my mistake led to Sir Alex being extremely angry and telling me that it was the first time and the last time otherwise he would send me back to France.
      “That was super loud and his face became red – super angry at me, which was normal but very intense.”
      Silvestre took Ferguson’s warning on board as he went on to amass 10 goals and 20 assists in 361 appearances.
      The now 46-year-old also won five Premier League titles, the 2004 FA Cup and the 2008 Champions League throughout his nine-year stint at Old Trafford.
      Silvestre was slammed on the same day Massimo Taibi dropped his famous clangerCredit: AFP – Getty
      Silvestre went on to become one of Man Utd’s most famous playersCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Some are very subjective’ – Ten Hag fires brutal jibe at Jamie Carragher after Man Utd criticism on Sky Sports

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at Jamie Carragher for his criticism of Manchester United – and suggested he has a bias against them.The leading pundit took the Red Devils to pieces with his assessment of their defeat to Fulham on Sky’s Monday Night Football show.
      Erik ten Hag hit back at Jamie Carragher for his criticism of Manchester UnitedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsNews
      Carragher took the Red Devils to pieces after defeat to FulhamCredit: Rex
      “Some analysts are very objective in their comments, some are very subjective – Jamie Carragher is one of them” 🗯️Erik ten Hag has hit out at Jamie Carragher’s analysis of Man Utd’s defeat to Fulham 🔴🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0QFMDyrmyn— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 27, 2024

      Carragher said: “Twenty seconds into the game against Fulham, it’s been the problem for Manchester United all season, there’s space between the back four and the midfield.
      “We go to the reason why they’re poor defensively and can’t cope with counter-attacks, they’ve got no pace at the back and a lack of legs in midfield.
      “People say: ‘there’s no patterns of play at Manchester United, how do they play and what’s the philosophy?’. ”
      But Ten Hag says the former Liverpool Champions League winner has been against United from the start and is not objective in his view points.
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      Ten Hag said: “First of all, some analysts are very objective in their comments, very good advice, some are very subjective.
      “Jamie Carragher from the first moment on has criticised and now he wants to make his point.”
      Yet the under-fire United boss went on to agree with some of Carragher’s assessment, particularly in how United began Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat.
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      He said: “Probably in the first half an hour, yeah, he had a point.
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      “The way Fulham set up their midfield was a surprise and then we have to find the solutions.
      “After half an hour we found the solutions.”
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      But Ten Hag even admitted that his team had lacked the necessary “passion” in the first half.
      He added: “I was not pleased with the performance with the defending, especially on the left side, how we did the pressing because they came out.
      “Especially in the first half an hour, several times on the left side and that can’t happen and that has to do with willingness, spirit, passion.
      “That was, in the previous weeks, very good for this team and therefore, we won football games.
      “I know footballers are not robots, sometimes they have bad days. But it can’t be, it’s unacceptable, we have to do better tomorrow but in the weeks before we have done very well.”
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      Breakthrough Man Utd star still getting changed with Under-21s and could leave in summer after contract row

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      MANCHESTER UNITED breakthrough ace Omari Forson could leave the club in June when his contract expires.Forson, 19, is among United’s most highly-rated academy graduates and shone bright during his first ever Premier League start against Fulham.
      Omari Forson could leave Manchester United in the summer despite breaking through to the first teamCredit: Getty
      Forson doesn’t have a place in the senior dressing room and changes with the Under-21sCredit: Getty
      Man Utd, though, want to keep Forson whose deal runs out in JuneCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils’ manager Erik ten Hag opted against fielding £85.5million man Antony, whom he pushed to sign two years ago, even though in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund was injured.
      Instead, Ten Hag placed his faith in teenage prospect Forson who started on the right flank on Saturday at Old Trafford.
      United lost 2-1 to the Cottagers but the England Under-20 international hinted at a lot of promise for the future.
      According to The Athletic, however, there are some significant doubts about Forson’s future at Old Trafford as he has yet to agree on a new contract.

      Despite training with the first team since the summer, the youngster doesn’t have a place in the senior dressing room and still gets changed with the Under-21s.
      This is partly due to a lack of space but also the club’s culture that demands young players to pay their dues, with Kobbie Mainoo only using the first-team dressing room a month ago.
      United, though, have a lot of belief in Forson and hope that the faith Ten Hag showed him will convince him to extend his contract, which runs out on June 30.
      However, there are worries that his start against Fulham and further opportunities down the road would raise his profile and that would allow him to get a better deal elsewhere.
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      Nevertheless, the United boss praised him after his performance in the weekend.
      Ten Hag said: “He had some good actions and it was a reasonable performance, it is never easy especially when it is a slow start.
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      “He was reliable in his job.” More