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      Man Utd hire US firm to find top talent scout as Red Devils fear they’re falling behind two rivals in transfer market

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are using an American recruitment firm to find them a new top talent spotter.United have hired the Los Angeles-based Pace agency to sift through candidates for an ‘emerging talent scout’ role.
      Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United are using an American recruitment firm to find them a new top talent spotterCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils think that they are falling short in that department compared to neighbours Manchester City and Prem rivals Chelsea.
      But outsourcing rather than using their own people to discover someone suitable is a surprise move.
      The first stage of the interview process is also different.
      Candidates are interviewed via a computer before their answers are analysed.
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      It comes after Sir Jim Ratcliffe made his first major power play at United by axing the club’s chief executive Richard Arnold.
      Ineos supremo Ratcliffe is set to take control of 25 per cent of the Red Devils for £1.3billion from loathed US owners the Glazers.
      And his first move was to get rid of Arnold, who has spent 16 years at Old Trafford and took over from Ed Woodward as CEO last year.
      Former Juventus chief executive Jean-Claude Blanc, Ineos’ Sport CEO, has emerged as one of the favourites to take the role.
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      He works closely with the Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford, the British cycling mastermind who is believed to have regularly visited United’s Carrington HQ ahead of Ratcliffe’s imminent deal, which will see the Brit billionaire take on sporting operations.
      Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is in the frame for a similar role at United when Ratcliffe takes over sporting control at Old Trafford.
      He has helped Palace sign the likes of Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi and Cheick Doucoure.
      Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is in the frame for a United roleCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Juventus ‘meet Thomas Partey agents as they look to push through huge triple transfer’ amid Jadon Sancho speculation

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      JUVENTUS have met with Arsenal ace Thomas Partey and his representatives ahead of the January transfer window.Juve have identified Partey as the perfect replacement to fill in for the suspended Paul Pogba, who tested positive for banned substance DHEA which naturally boosts testosterone production.
      Juventus have held a meeting with Arsenal ace Thomas ParteyCredit: Alamy
      Juventus have also been linked with Manchester United outcast Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
      Pogba also returned a second positive sample and now faces a lengthy ban which could see the end of his career at top level.
      The star midfielder will face an anti-doping tribunal, and if found guilty, the 30-year-old could be banned for up to four years.
      According to Foot Mercato, Juventus are thinking ahead and that is why they held a meeting with Partey as well as his agents to discuss a potential move in the winter market.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been deprived of the midfielder throughout the season following another string of injuries that have limited him to a mere five appearances across all competitions.
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      The Ghana international played a big part in the Gunners’ push for the Premier League title last term but it seems like Arteta is planning for life without him after the arrival of Declan Rice last summer.
      However, Partey is not the only player Juventus are looking to sign in the New Year.
      The Bianconeri are also looking to complete a deal for Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi and Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski.
      And Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri wants club chiefs to move quickly.
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      The Serie A giants have also been linked with a shock swoop for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho.
      United appear open to letting Sancho go after his public spat with manager Erik ten Hag in September saw him being axed from the first team.
      However, the Red Devils have refused to talk with the Italians about a possible loan deal as Ten Hag’s side prefers to sell the winger outright. More

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      Former Man Utd coach who players cruelly branded ‘Ted Lasso’ lands first manager job in two years

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      FORMER Manchester United coach Chris Armas is set for his first managerial job in two years, according to reports.The Athletic claim that the Colorado Rapids are on the verge of hiring the former United man.
      Armas was regularly spotted with a pair of AirPods in his earsCredit: PA
      The American coach was cruelly dubbed ‘Ted Lasso’ during his stint as the assistant manager to Ralf Rangnick in the 2021-22 season.
      Manchester United’s stars were left frustrated by Rangnick’s apparently “old fashioned” approach to managing and the fact that he left most of the coaching to Armas.
      The coach cut a distinctive figure thanks to the fact he always had a pair of Apple AirPods in his ears while on the bench – something he used to communicate with fellow coach Ewan Sharp.
      After leaving Manchester United along with Rangnick in 2022, Armas had a brief stint at Leeds under Jesse Marsch’s stewardship.
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      Armas took over from Marsch at the New York Red Bulls in 2018 in his job in football as a manager.
      He won the MLS supporters shield trophy with the team and had a record of 33 wins, 27 draws and 11 defeats.
      His only other job as a manager came when he was coach of Toronto FC in 2021 – but he was let go after just 11 matches.
      His new side, The Colorado Rapids finished bottom of the MLS Western Conference last season.
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      The Rapids parted ways with former coach Robin Fraser in September.
      Armas had a successful MLS career as a player, being named in the MLS best XI five times.
      He won an MLS Cup and four US Open Cups with the Chicago Fire.
      Armas also made 66 appearances for the US national team between 1998 and 2005. More

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      Man Utd fans in meltdown as club consider transfer for ‘baller’ centre-back with Varane falling down pecking order

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a swoop for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.Lukeba, 20, joined the Bundesliga side in a £28million transfer from Lyon in August, but his impressive performances have already attracted interest from elsewhere.
      Man Utd are interested in Castello LukebaCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet BILD, Man Utd are keen on the prospect of signing him.
      The Red Devils initially considered a move for Lukeba earlier this year but did not submit a bid.
      RB Leipzig then went on to secure his signature but United officials have continued to monitor the midfielder.
      Erik ten Hag and his team have been impressed with Lukeba’s rapid development in recent months, with scouts relaying several positive reports.
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      The prospect of signing the young midfielder has excited many Man Utd fans, with one person tweeting: “The guy is so fantastic I have watched him several times.”
      Another added: “He’s a baller tbf.”
      While a third said: “Wouldn’t believe it if I saw him in our shirt, too good of a signing.”
      The Red Devils have missed out on a number of bright young talents in recent years due to poor recruitment strategy.
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      However, chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, with director of football John Murtough expected to follow.
      That will pave the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who is set to purchase a 25 per cent stake in Man Utd – to bring in new people for the jobs.
      Ten Hag is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January and at the end of the season.
      The Red Devils have already been linked with a move for both Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana and Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.
      A new defender is understood to be high on Ten Hag’s priority list, with Raphael Varane falling down the pecking order. More

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      Man Utd ‘enter race to sign in-demand Monaco star to bolster midfield but face competition from Juventus’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to reports.Erik ten Hag is eager to strengthen his squad amid United’s poor run of form.
      Man Utd have joined the race to sign Youssouf FofanaCredit: Getty
      And a new midfielder is understood to be on his list of priorities.
      The Red Devils signed Mason Mount in a huge £60million transfer from Chelsea in July, but the 24-year-old has been limited to just four Premier League starts so far this season due to injury.
      Sofyan Amrabat, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo and academy star Kobbie Mainoo have also been hit with injuries since the start of the season, while Donny van de Beek remains out of favour.
      Ten Hag is now on the hunt for a new midfielder to add to his ranks.
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      And according to French football reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Fofana is one of his top targets.
      Man Utd see the Frenchman as an ideal replacement for Casemiro, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      Fofana’s current contract expires in 2025, so several clubs are monitoring his situation.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are in the race to sign him alongside Man Utd.
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      Fofana joined Monaco in a £13million transfer from Strasbourg in 2020 and has since made 152 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.
      He had the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest in the summer, but rejected a move before stating: “If you’re choosing between Monaco, Fulham and Nottingham, naturally I stay at Monaco.” More

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      Man Utd star Diogo Dalot becomes dad for first time after fiancee gives birth to baby girl

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      MANCHESTER United’s Diogo Dalot and his fiancée have welcomed a baby daughter.The Portugal defender, 24, had withdrawn from this week’s Euro qualifiers for personal reasons.
      Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot and his fiancée have welcomed a baby daughterCredit: Alamy
      The defender posted a picture of the couple clasping the tot’s hand on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@diogodalot
      Players were quick to congratulate the new family online
      He told boss Roberto Martinez that partner Claudia Pinto was due to give birth imminently.
      On Wednesday the defender posted: “Welcome to the world Clara. 15.11.2023” — with a picture of the couple clasping the tot’s hand.
      United’s official Instagram and players Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat congratulated the new family — as did ex-Red Devils David de Gea and Juan Mata, plus Portugal and Man City defender Ruben Dias.
      Dalot and Pinto started dating in 2020 and got engaged in March.
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      They announced they were expecting in July.
      Dalot was widely expected to start both Euro 2024 qualifiers off the back of a strong start to the season at club level, having played 16 times in all competitions to date.
      But after quitting his country’s training camp, a Portugal statement said: “Joao Mario will make his debut in a national team call-up after being called up this afternoon to replace Diogo Dalot.
      “The Manchester United defender was released from the national team’s work for personal reasons and after communication with national coach Roberto Martinez.”
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      Man Utd face losing SEVEN players worth £70m on free transfers ahead of January window

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are at risk of losing seven out-of-contract stars in January.The Red Devils could have a busy transfer window with Jadon Sancho tipped to leave following his fallout with Erik ten Hag.
      Erik ten Hag could lose seven players due to their contract situationCredit: Getty
      Outcast Donny van de Beek may also move on, while United are at risk of losing seven players whose contracts expire in the summer.
      That is because foreign clubs will be able to approach them for talks over a free agent move.
      Some have played a key role for Ten Hag this season while others are youngsters with exciting futures.
      Here, SunSport takes a look at seven who could leave Old Trafford on free transfers.
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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – £22m
      Wan-Bissaka signed a five-year deal when he joined the club in 2019.
      He initially lost his place under Ten Hag but impressed when he came back into the side and would likely have been a regular this season if not for injury.
      The right-back, 25, was bought for £50million so losing him on a free would be a big blow – but the Red Devils could trigger his one-year contract extension.
      United have a one-year extension clause in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contractCredit: Getty
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      Victor Lindelof – £16m
      The Swede, 29, has unexpectedly been given an ever-present role this season because of injures to Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw.
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      Lindelof scored the winner against Luton at the weekend and there will be no shortage of interest in the centre-back, who has been linked to Inter Milan.
      Erik ten Hag may be keen to keep Victor LindelofCredit: Getty
      Anthony Martial – £13m
      French striker, 27, has had a disastrous few years at United and has failed to live up to expectations following his £45m switch from Monaco.
      Martial was loaned out to Sevilla in 2021 but worked his way back into Ten Hag’s plans – only to get injured.
      Fitness problems have limited the forward’s game time and the club might be happy to let him leave for nothing to get his £250,000-a-week salary off the wage bill.
      Anthony Martial looks set to leave the clubCredit: Getty

      Hannibal Mejbri – £10m
      Highly-rated youngster has broken into the first-team under Ten Hag after United fought off interest in the summer to keep him.
      Borussia Dortmund are understood to have made an offer, as did Luton, so United may have to work hard to fend off suitors when the transfer window re-opens.
      Hannibal Mejbri has attracted transfer interest since breaking into the first-teamCredit: Getty
      Alvaro Fernandez – £6m
      The young left-back is on loan at Granada until the end of the season so United may not back a decision on his future until next summer.
      In the mean time clubs in his native Spain could try and make an approach for the 20-year-old, who made 39 appearances on loan at Preston last season.
      Alvaro Fernandez is on loan at GranadaCredit: Reuters
      Jonny Evans – £2m
      Veteran centre-back, 35, returned on a free transfer in the summer following eight years away.
      He has made eight appearances but is a back up and United may be happy to let him leave in the summer.
      Jonny Evans signed a one-year deal in the summerCredit: Alamy
      Foreign clubs will be able to speak to the United stars about a transfer in January
      Tom Heaton – £400k
      The third-choice goalkeeper was signed in 2021 but has made just three appearances for United.
      However Ten Hag may be keen to keep Heaton, 37, as he is considered to be one of the key leaders in the squad.
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      AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini ‘lined up for shock Man Utd job’ as part of huge shake-up after Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover

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      PAULO MALDINI is being lined up for a shock move to Manchester United as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s huge shake-up of the club, it’s been claimed.Britain’s second richest man is on the verge of acquiring a minority stake in the Red Devils from the Glazer family.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to appoint a sporting directory after acquiring a minority stake in Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      AC Milan legend Paulo Maldini is on Ratcliffe’s short-list of candidates for the roleCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      Crystal Palace Sporting Director Dougie Freedman is also in contention for the roleCredit: EMPICS
      SunSport understands Ratcliffe is set to make sweeping changes to the structure of the club following years of turmoil.
      Ratcliffe is keen on appointing a sporting director to assist manager Erik ten Hag in turning around the club’s fortunes.
      And, according to reports, legendary defender Maldini is on his shortlist of candidates for the role.
      That’s according to The Telegraph, who claim Maldini’s former partner in crime at AC Milan Ricky Massara is also in consideration for the job as well as Atalanta’s Lee Congerton and Atletico Madrid’s Andrea Berta.
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      Both Maldini and Massara are free agents having been given their marching orders by the Rosseneiri in June following a dispute with owner Gerry Cardinale.
      Maldini – who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time – did have success in the role for his former side, playing an instrumental role in signing Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea.

      A current Premier League sporting director is also in the running for the job.
      Crystal Palace’s Dougie Freedman is understood to be one of the standout candidates for the role following his recent success at Selhurst Park.
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      And he could be in with a real chance of getting the gig as Sir Alex Ferguson – who Ratcliffe will take advice from during the process – is a big admirer of him.
      Freedman’s body of work at Selhurst Park speaks for itself, with his signings of Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise and loan move Conor Gallagher paying dividends for the Eagles.
      Former Red Devils boss Ferguson knows Freedman well having allowed him to spend time with him in his office when he was manager of Palace.
      Huge changes to the structure of United are expected once Ratcliffe’s acquisition of shares is confirmed.
      But the billionaire’s restructuring is already taking shape, despite him only having one foot in the door.
      Richard Arnold left his role as club CEO, which he inherited from Ed Woodward, this week after ten years of service.
      United will be back in action a week on Saturday, travelling to Goodison Park to take on Everton.
      And the infrastructure of the club could look very different by the time Ten Hag’s troops take to the pitch.
      Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly going to help oversee Manchester United’s appointment of a Sporting DirectorCredit: GETTY More