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      Man Utd have no need to demolish Old Trafford, my house had a leaky roof but that didn’t make it unfit for purpose

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      IT TOOK four companies and several thousand pounds before the leak in the roof of my front bedroom finally got fixed.In the end I was pointed in the direction of Moggsy — who I only  recognised previously from drinking bitter in the Royal Oak — as the answer to all my problems.
      Man Utd must focus on helping Erik ten Hag strengthen his squadCredit: Reuters
      No way should revamping or replacing Old Trafford top United’s prioritiesCredit: Rex
      And he was and it hasn’t leaked since. But at no point during this time did I feel the house wasn’t fit for purpose or that it was time  to move to a new-build.
      You know, one of those that looks like the rest of the houses in the street and has a kitchen island.
      “Oh a kitchen island, we’ll be so happy here.”
      My house is more than 100 years old and it’s quirky —  it has a few doors that hang not in the way they were designed to and it can get very cold in the winter.
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      I completely misjudged the size of the new sofa, so it no longer looks as “open plan” as it did.
      But it’s my home, where my two children grew up and it holds a lot of memories.
      There was much the same feeling among Manchester United fans last week when it was revealed that minority stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe (below) planned to move them to a brand new stadium.
      A “Wembley of the North”.
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      If you asked most United fans 99 per cent would, given the chance, rather see that money spent on another striker and midfielder than another  stadium. They don’t want to leave Old Trafford.
      It is still a great,  atmospheric football ground full of passion and most importantly full of memories.
      Fuming fan screams at Rasmus Hojlund after Man Utd star ‘rattles’ Villa and is confronted by Douglas Luiz
      Where “Dad used to go”, “where Grandad used to stand”, “where mum went to her first game” — where people fell in love with  football,  fell in love with Manchester United and want to take their kids to do the same thing.
      There is understandably a fear that on the field the club is in  danger of becoming just like any other club in the Premier League.
      If it moves to a new stadium it very much could.
      A distant relative from Spain was visiting a year ago and guess what was top of his list?
      He wanted to see Old Trafford and, while there was no match on, he was bowled over to get his wish.
      My son’s friend Matzua from Mexico City is a Chivas fan — Javier Hernandez’s old club to which he has just returned — and came to stay with us.
      Guess what his dream was? You would have thought he just found out he had won the EuroMillions as we approached the back of the Stretford End to park up.
      Off my son took him to see the Munich Tunnel — and the various statues around the ground —  before seeing United win. He was floating.
      Frontman Rasmus Hojlund and midfielder Scott McTominay sunk Aston Villa on Sunday but the Red Devils need to strengthen both those positionsCredit: Getty
      It was much the same when I went to Benfica’s original Stadium of Light — not the new one that looks like the Emirates. Like when I went to Atletico Madrid’s Vicente Calderon, not their  new ground that looks like Benfica’s Stadium of Light as well as the Emirates.
      Walking up from below ground out of the tunnel at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana in its original guise is something I’ll not forget.
      Now of course nostalgia should never rank higher than safety and, as we sadly know, some stadiums were death traps.
      Some needed seats bringing in, modernising or bulldozing altogether.
      But Old Trafford? There is much for Sir Jim to do but building a new stadium or training ground should not be top of the list.
      Believe me, there is nothing wrong with Carrington.
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      I sit in a great spot in the press box at Old Trafford and — while there will be exceptions — mates elsewhere around the ground say it is fine, it just needs a bit of TLC here and there.
      Yes, there is a leaking roof but I can put United in touch with Moggsy. More

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      Man Utd star Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska throws baby shower for third child with Molly-Mae Hague among guests

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      LUKE SHAW and girlfriend Anouska Santos threw a lavish baby shower – with guest Molly-May Hague calling the event “adorable”.Anouska is expecting her third child with Manchester United left-back Shaw.
      Luke Shaw and Anouska Santos are pictured with son Reign and daughter StorieCredit: INSTAGRAM @anouskasantos
      A lengthy menu was on offer at the baby showerCredit: Instagram
      Guest Molly-Mae Hague called it a ‘special day’Credit: Instagram
      Molly-Mae Hague clearly enjoyed the occasionCredit: Getty
      This impressive table presentation took centre stageCredit: Instagram
      She gave her 72,000 Instagram followers a tantalising insight into the occasion.
      And Anouska’s friend Molly-Mae was equally enthusiastic about it all.
      The ex-Love Island star and fiancee of Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy shared shots from what she called the “special day”.
      Molly-Mae posted a clip of singer Jade Leigh Parr performing and added the words: “Gorgeous Gorgeous vibes… Hurry along little baby, you’ve no idea of the life you’re about to have.”
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      Anouska, 31, and 28-year-old Luke also posed for beaming pics with their two kids – son Reign, four and daughter Storie, who will be two in May.
      On the long menu, next to an exotic list of cocktails, were some flamboyant versions of familiar favourites.
      These included lemon butter and sea salt edamame, guacamole with home-made nachos, prawns, fondue and yellowfin tuna sashimi ribbons.
      And arguably even more plush – beef tataki, seared beef with truffle chilli dressing, paprika-dusted calamari and habanero matchstick chicken.
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      Anouska was delighted with the floral displayCredit: Instagram
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      The couple have been together for several years.
      But although Anouska has more than 72,000 followers on Instagram, she is regarded as more private than many WAGs.
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      She does, however, post holiday snaps as well as marking major family events, such as announcing the birth of Storie two years ago.
      And she is known too for owning accessories brand Treats Studios.
      The baby shower came after Shaw had a mixed time in United’s 2-1 Premier League win at Aston Villa on Sunday.
      The late smash-and-grab victory, earned by substitute Scott McTominay, lifted the Red Devils to fifth.
      But England ace Shaw went off at half-time, albeit manager Erik ten Hag calling it a “precaution”.
      The Dutchman added: “He had some complaints and we can’t take any risks with him because he’s had many injuries in the past.”
      Anouska has been called ‘gorgeous’ and the ‘cutest ever’ on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantos
      She has more than 72k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @anouskasantos
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      Man Utd on transfer red alert over Matthijs de Ligt with defender unhappy at Bayern Munich

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt as he is reportedly unhappy at Bayern Munich. His future at the German giants is in doubt, having falling down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.
      Matthijs de Ligt could want to quit Bayern Munich in the summerCredit: Getty
      De Ligt has made just 11 starts in all competitions this season as Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae are the preferred defensive pairing.
      It has led to reports claiming he is unhappy with his lack of playing time.
      There has also been suggestions that his relationship with Tuchel has become strained and he could therefore push to leave this summer.
      De Ligt was an unused substitute as Bayern lost to title rivals Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 on Saturday.
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      Eric Dier played ahead of him and after the defeat, the Dutchman appeared to make a dig at his boss as he replied “top fit” to claims he was injured.
      The centre-back has three-and-a-half years left on his deal at Bayern.
      He only joined the club 18 months ago from Juventus for around £68million.
      But Man Utd could reignite their interest should De Ligt want out.
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      He has long been admired by chiefs at Old Trafford and was linked with the club prior to his move to Bavaria.
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      Man Utd flop Anthony Martial chased by former Champions League winners in two-horse transfer race

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      ANTHONY MARTIAL is set to be offered the chance to return home to France when his Manchester United contract expires this summer.Former club Monaco and Marseille are among those showing interest in the 28-year-old forward, currently out injured.
      Anthony Martial is wanted by Monaco and MarseilleCredit: Getty
      United do not plan to take up a 12-month option to extend his deal.
      That means that Martial will be a free agent come the summer — while United will release some much-needed space on their wage bill.
      Martial had hoped to finish his eight-year stay on a high — but is now sidelined until April with a groin problem.
      Marseille, Fenerbahce and Saudi Arabian clubs all looked at a January move but his injury ruled a transfer out.
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      The France international joined United in a £44.5million deal.
      In the last four injury-hit seasons he has hit just 12 Prem goals in 93 appearances.
      That tally includes just one goal in 13 Premier League appearances during the current campaign.
      Across all competitions, Martial has notched just twice and provided a further two assists.
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      United have already been linked with a potential replacement for the Frenchman.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly eyeing a reunion with Ajax forward Brian Brobbey.
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      Limitations brought about by FFP rules prevented a January move for the Dutch striker but the Red Devils could swoop in the summer.
      Brobbey was handed his Ajax debut by Ten Hag in 2020 and has scored 17 goals so far this term. More

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      Fuming fan screams at Rasmus Hojlund after Man Utd star ‘rattles’ Villa and is confronted by Douglas Luiz

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Rasmus Hojlund had a furious exchange with Aston Villa fans and Douglas Luiz after rattling the crowd at Villa Park.Hojlund helped United pick up a crucial 2-1 victory that saw Erik ten Hag’s men come closer to European qualification with only five points separating them from Unai Emery’s fifth-placed side.
      Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund sparked fury against Aston Villa
      Hojlund celebrated Scott McTominay’s winner by demanding silence from Villa fans
      Hojlund then showed the scoreline to furious Aston Villa fans
      That led to a heated confrontation between Hojlund and Douglas Luiz
      The striker, who turned 21 only last week, opened the scoring for the visitors after just 17 minutes to register his fifth goal in five consecutive matches.
      Villa levelled things up with Luiz in the 67th minute and looked set to salvage a point during the game’s dying minutes.
      But super sub Scott McTominay struck once more as he scored the winner just four minutes before full-time.
      Hojlund was hauled off in the second minute of stoppage time and slowly made his way off the pitch.
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      This came after the ex-Atalanta star celebrated McTominay’s finish by placing his finger over his nose to demand silence from the home fans.
      Villa fans didn’t take kindly to the Denmark international’s slow pace and let him know about it.
      The centre-forward responded by showing two fingers with his left hand and one with his right to remind the crowd of the scoreline before gesturing for silence once more.
      That led to an even angrier reaction from the Villans’ faithful with some jumping out of their seats to scream at him.
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      Luiz was also furious as he grabbed his United opponent by the shirt before Jonny Evans came on to replace his young team-mate.
      United fans, though, loved Hojlund’s spirit amid his continuing growth at Old Trafford following a slow start.
      Man Utd star Rasmus Hojlund taunts Aston Villa crowd after Scott McTominay winner
      One fan tweeted: “Hojlund’s aura is out of this world.”
      Another commented: “Making all the others upset hahaaaa. Love to see it.”
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      A third posted: “That’s the CR7 gene. We are building a team full of the [Cristiano] Ronaldo mentality.”
      This fan said: “Hojlund got that dawg in Him…”
      And that one wrote: “That’s what strikers look like.”
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      Rasmus Hojlund on verge of making history after Aston Villa goal as £72m Man Utd striker finally finds his form

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      RAMSUS HOJLUND is on the verge of making history after finally discovering his goalscoring form for Manchester United.The Danish striker joined the Red Devils from Atalanta for £72million during the summer transfer window.
      Rasmus Hojlund continued his red-hot form against Aston VillaCredit: AP
      He scored five times in the Champions League group stages for them but struggled domestically and faced fierce criticism for failing to get off the mark in the Premier League.
      United legend Paul Scholes even claimed that he was “lucky to be on the pitch” due to his barren run but Hojlund finally broke his 15-game duck on Boxing Day.
      He has produced some red-hot form since then with five goals in six games in all competitions after scoring the opener against Villa on Sunday.
      That goal in the 2-1 victory at Villa Park made him the second-youngest player to score in five consecutive Premier League games at the age of 21 years and seven days.
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      Arsenal and Chelsea legend Nicolas Anelka is the only player younger than Hojlund to achieve the feat.
      Now the Dane will create his own chunk of history if he scores next Sunday when United head to Luton Town in their next top-flight game.
      Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock currently holds the record for being the youngest player, at the age of 21 years and 272 days, to score in six straight Premier League matches.
      But Hojlund can smash that should he find the net at Kenilworth Road next weekend – although Luke Shaw may miss that game through injury after the defender was forced off against Villa.
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      Meanwhile, United legend Roy Keane said he had seen a sharp improvement in the forward over recent weeks prior to the Villa game.
      When asked if he the big-money buy was now starting to deliver, Keane told Sky Sports: “Absolutely. What every striker needs is a few goals to get that confidence, that belief, and he has got that over the last four or five games.
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      “He looks a different player. He looks strong, aggressive, he’s taking his chances, he’s got the desire to score a goal and if you look at him, he is a big, strong boy.
      “I think it was tough when he first came to the club. If you think about it, he arrived on the back of an injury and he came into a United team not playing with any great belief and they weren’t creating that many chances for him.
      “But he has turned that around in the last few weeks through hard work and a bit of desire.
      “His confidence [has improved]; when you put the ball in the back of the net, it just lifts it. If United want to get in the top four or five, then he has to continue scoring goals.” More

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      Todibo opens door to Premier League transfer amid Man Utd and Chelsea links and doesn’t want to give Nice ‘false hope’

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      NICE defender Jean-Clair Todibo has opened the door to a potential summer transfer.The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is open to a summer moveCredit: Getty
      Both Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to be interested in signing him.
      Todibo’s current contract is set to expire in 2027 but he could be sold this summer for around £35million.
      The Frenchman has admitted that he would be open to a transfer, but he is not prepared to make a full decision until the summer.
      Todibo said: “I am at Nice and we’re having a great season. I don’t have my head elsewhere. If I did it would be difficult for me personally and for the group too.
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      “I feel really good at Nice. We’ll see what happens in the summer but we’re not there yet. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.
      “I don’t want to give false hope. For now, I’m here at Nice.”
      The ex-Barcelona star added: “Football moves quickly, you never know what’s going to happen. I’ll wait until the summer to make my decision. 
      “If my decision is to stay, I’ll announce it, if it is to leave, I’ll announce it too and I’ll thank everyone, but we’re not there yet.”
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      Todibo also revealed that he wants to leave something “beautiful” behind at Nice in case he does leave at the end of the campaign.
      He said: “There are important games coming up. The goal is that if it is to be my final season at Nice, then I want to leave here having done something beautiful with the club.
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      “The supporters and the club deserve players who give everything on the pitch, and to achieve something substantial. Personally, if I am to leave, I want to leave something good behind.”
      Todibo has provided two assists in 18 games for Nice so far this season. More

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      Amad Diallo snubs ex-Man Utd boss as two new clubs lead transfer race for Red Devils starlet

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      TONY MOWBRAY’S Birmingham and Watford are lining up a loan move for Manchester United winger Amad Diallo.Mowbray worked with Diallo at Sunderland during a loan spell last season and will go in hard for him in the summer when Blues will have cash to spend.
      The chase is on for in-demand Man Utd starlet Amad DialloCredit: Alamy
      Diallo has shown he can star in the Championship and Mowbray rates him highly, so that gives Birmingham a chance — but there will be rivals.
      Watford tried for Diallo last month and are planning a serious summer move — possibly even with an offer to buy him at Udinese, who are owned like the Hornets by the Pozzo family,  and send him back to England.
      Diallo is yet to make the big breakthrough at Old Trafford and was fancied by many in the window.
      Middlesbrough made a big play but the 21-year-old was not keen to join them.
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      And with United asking for most of his wages to be paid, that scared off admirers.
      However, next time round Birmingham and Valerien Ismael’s Watford plan to do business with United who will want the bulk of his salary gone, which makes it an expensive deal in any form.
      Amad’s Boro snub was somewhat of a shock, given the club’s United connections.
      Michael Carrick, who enjoyed a 12-year playing career with the Red Devils, is the current head coach.
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      Carrick also coached Amad as caretaker boss – naming him the squad for two of his three Premier League matches in charge.
      Speaking after the wideman scored against Boro last season, the ex-West Ham star praised the Ivorian.
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      He said: “I know Amad very well from United.
      “He’s a terrific footballer and seems to have jumped up a level again from the start of the season. His performances have improved and he is a threat.
      “He’s a talented player, really smooth on the ball and has a lovely feel for how he takes the ball.
      “He’s sharp, has injection and he sees space very well. Obviously I know him and have watched him very closely. He’s not easy to stop because he’s one of the better players.”
      A reunion with another United old boy Wayne Rooney won’t be happening after he was sacked by Birmingham.
      Amad impressed at Sunderland last seasonCredit: PA
      Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick tried and failed to bring Amad to the clubCredit: Getty More