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      Decision on Mason Greenwood’s return to Man Utd ‘will be made in just months’ as club bosses consider stunning U-turn

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      MANCHESTER United could decide “in just months” on whether or not to bring back Mason Greenwood, as bosses consider a dramatic u-turn.The 22-year-old striker has impressed on the pitch since joining Getafe FC on a season-long loan, having found the net four times in 11 games, including a stunning goal against Almeria in November.
      Mason Greenwood could be making his way back to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Greenwood has impressed on the pitch for Getafe, scoring four goals in 11 gamesCredit: EPA
      Greenwood joined the Spanish club who play in La Liga after bosses decided he could not continue his career at Old Trafford following an investigation into his behaviour off the pitch.
      However, Greenwood is technically a Red Devils player as he is only on loan to the club.
      It comes as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is poised to complete a purchase of 25 per cent of the Old Trafford side in a deal worth £1.3billion.
      The move will then see then British billionaire take control of the club’s footballing operations, including transfers.
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      Sir Jim is likely to make big changes with a new board and CEO which could see the club take a new approach to its transfer dealings.
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano believes that with changes at the top of the club, this means Greenwood’s situation and future are back on the table.
      While Romano said in his exclusive Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside no decision had been made one could be made in just a few months.
      He wrote: “So the idea is to take some time and just let Greenwood play football. Then, based on his performances for Getafe, Man United will discuss their position and that of the player.
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      “This will likely take place in March, April or May.
      “There will be many different factors to consider, and obviously the new Man United board will have a new CEO and new people in charge of the transfer market, meaning that they will all decide on transfer business together.”
      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      He denied all the charges and they were later dropped by the CPS.
      Greenwood last played for United in their 1-0 win over West Ham on January 22, 2022.
      In an attempt to rebuild his career away from the glare of the Premier League, he switched to the Spanish side on transfer deadline day.
      He is still under contract with the club until 2025.
      It comes as The Sun reported Valencia and Real Sociedad are understood to both be “monitoring” the England striker and could be poised to make a move in the summer.
      Our source said: “Mason has done brilliantly since he moved to Spain and is really catching the eye after a strong start to his time at Getafe.
      “There are a number of clubs looking at him in Spain with scouts from Valencia and Sociedad seemingly at the front of the queue.
      “It is highly unlikely Mason will return to Manchester United.
      “That ship has sailed, and he looks set to enjoy the next phase of his career in Spain where he has really settled and found his feet both personally and professionally.
      “He owes a huge debt to Getafe for the help and support they have given him, and it’s possible he could make his move there permanent at the end of the season.
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      “But if he carries on playing like he is, other bids and offers are likely to come in, leaving Mason, and the club, with a decision to make.
      “After a very difficult year or so Mason feels like his career is on the up.”
      Greenwood was arrested n January 2022 following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control but he denied them all and the charges were later droppedCredit: EPA
      With Sir Jim Ratcliffe poised to take control of the club, Man Utd could make a dramatic u-turn over GreenwoodCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd ‘line up ambitious transfer for Barcelona defender as they look to replace frozen out Raphael Varane’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have lined up an ambitious transfer swoop for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.The Red Devils are on the hunt to replace Raphael Varane, who has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and is set to be sold at the end of the term.
      Manchester United are looking for a Raphael Varane replacementCredit: Getty
      United have their eye on Barcelona defender Ronald AraujoCredit: Getty
      Varane, 29, has been frozen out by Erik ten Hag despite being one of United’s highest earners on a wage of around £340,000 per week.
      The Frenchman has played just 18 minutes in the Red Devils’ last eight league games.
      And he was left out of Man Utd’s winning squad against Chelsea on Wednesday night.
      Despite Araujo rejecting an offer to move to Old Trafford in 2022 to sign a new contract at Camp Nou, United are still interested in the defender, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
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      Barca got a bargain when they snapped up the 24-year-old from Boston Rivers in 2018 for a modest fee of £1.4million.
      The Blaugrana’s third captain Araujo has since made 126 appearances at the club and helped his side win a La Liga title and Copa del Rey.
      But for United to sign the centre-back they will have to pay a huge price as his new contract has a staggering £856million buyout clause that runs until 2026.
      And the Uruguayan has vowed to stay at the club and “mark an era as one of the greatest defenders in history”.
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      He even told his agents last season “not to listen to anyone’s” offer so he could accept Barca’s contract.
      The centre-back has played only more than one game than Varane but has been on the pitch for nearly double the amount of time.
      Defensively Araujo has outshined Varane picking up and winning more tackles for his side.
      Singing from Real Madrid in 2021 the Frenchman was expected to be a key star at United in their quest to win the league title again.
      And last term he formed a decent partnership with Lisandro Martinez.
      Last month, Ten Hag denied that he and Varane had fallen out after selecting him from the start in just four league games this term. More

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      Marcus Rashford ‘could make shock Barcelona swap transfer with ex-Chelsea and Arsenal target moving to Man Utd’

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      BARCELONA are considering a swoop for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to reports.Rashford, 26, scored 30 goals and provided 11 assists for the Red Devils last season but has struggled to replicate that form this term.
      Barcelona are interested in signing Marcus RashfordCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag dropped him from the starting line-up ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.
      And now the forward is being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
      Calciomercato claim Barcelona are considering a shock move for Rashford.
      A potential swap deal could also be on the cards, with the La Liga champions allegedly willing to send Raphinha the other way.
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      United were linked with a move for the Brazil international in 2021 alongside Chelsea and Arsenal.
      The two London sides then battled it out in a bid to sign him, but he instead decided to join Barcelona from Leeds instead.
      He has since made 64 appearances for Xavi’s side, scoring 12 goals.
      Meanwhile, Rashford signed a bumper five-year United contract worth £325,000-a-week just five months ago.
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      Rashford has struggled to match last season’s form
      Raphinha has started just four La Liga games so far this season
      However, fans have been far from impressed with him in recent weeks.
      Club legend Paul Scholes criticised the England international following his poor performance against Newcastle last week.
      Speaking on Premier League Productions, he said: “Marcus last year was brilliant and he’s got ability, there is no doubt about that.
      “But when you decide to walk back like he was, and he comes off and behaves like that, I do not think it’s good for the team.
      “And he’s one of the most experienced players now. He’s a player that players look up to. Mainoo looks up to him. Garnacho looks up to him.” More

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      My dad won Premier League with Man Utd – now I’m making my own way in football

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      THE SON of a former Manchester United player is now carving his own path in football as he follows into his father’s large footsteps.Juan Sebastian Veron experienced mixed fortunes during his two-year spell at United even though he won the Premier League in 2003.
      Ex-Manchester United ace Juan Sebastian Veron’s son is following in his footstepsCredit: AFP
      Juan Sebastian’s son Deian Veron currently plays for his father’s club EstudiantesCredit: 2021 Getty Images
      Veron joined the Red Devils in 2001 with high expectations following five stunning years in Serie A and the Argentine national team.
      The Argentine played for the likes of Sampdoria, Parma and Lazio beforehand.
      However, the midfielder couldn’t replicate the same performances at Old Trafford where he amassed a total of 11 goals and 15 assists in 82 appearances across all competitions.
      The ex-Argentina international left the Manchester giants for Premier League rivals Chelsea in 2003.
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      However, Veron also struggled at Stamford Bridge where he registered a mere 14 appearances with one goal to his name.
      The versatile midfielder also underwent two loan stints at Inter Milan and Estudiantes during his four-year stint with the Blues.
      That led to a permanent move to Estudiantes where he stayed until 2012.
      Veron moved to Brandsen 11 years ago for a few months before undergoing two more stints at Estudiantes until his retirement in 2017.
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      The now 48-year-old is still with the Argentinean giants as he serves as the club’s chairman.
      And one of the players he has in his squad is his own son Deian, who has been playing at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi since his was a child.
      The 23-years-old, who also plays as a midfielder, is still on Estudiantes’ books.
      Deian has played a total of seven times for the first team since his promotion in 2021.
      But he is now undergoing a loan stint with Central Cordoba where he has competed in 19 games.
      Deian is looking to extend his family’s legacy as his grandfather Juan Ramon, his uncle Iani and his great-uncle Petro Verde, who played for Sheffield United, were all professionals. More

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      Man Utd ‘take concrete action in swoop for Ligue 1 wonderkid, 18, but face competition from rivals City’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a serious move to swoop for Ligue 1 star Leny Yoro but they will face rivals Manchester City, a report claims.The January transfer window is approaching and English clubs are always keen to nab the best talent from the French league, and the centre-back set to be in the mix.
      Manchester United and Manchester City both have Leny Yoro on their radarCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is keen to reinforce his backline after inconsistent performances this season.
      And with four back-to-back draws, Pep Guardiola’s side are in trouble as the league title is slowly drifting away.
      In the hope of restoring their faith, both bosses are said to have their radar on high alert for Lille defender Yoro, according to Le10.
      The French outlet claims that the clubs have made a “very concrete move towards Ligue 1” for the wonderkid.
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      It is said the teams have been in contact with Lille ahead of the January window.
      Yoro is one of the French league’s most talented prospects having made his first senior appearance in May 2022.
      He is the second youngest ever Lille player, with Eden Hazard in third.
      But the Ligue 1 giants are said to be “pushing very hard to try and keep their player by extending his contract.”
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      The France U21 star still has another term left on his contract as it is set to expire in June 2025.
      However, Lille are said to be open to finding a deal that can suit all parties involved.
      So far Yoro has made just six appearances this season but has scored two goals in both Ligue 1 and the Europa Conference League.
      If he made a move across the Channel, Yoro would follow in the footsteps of other former Ligue 1 talents such as William Saliba Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Guimaraes and Jeremy Doku. More

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      Man Utd legend Patrice Evra spots major hint ‘something is wrong’ for Raphael Varane at Old Trafford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Patrice Evra insists “something is wrong” regarding Raphael Varane.Varane missed United’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford with manager Erik ten Hag claiming he is dealing with a sore back.
      Manchester United star Raphael Varane hasn’t been seen in the starting line-up for a whileCredit: Getty
      Man Utd legend Patrice Evra claims ‘something is wrong’ with VaraneCredit: Getty
      The centre-back hasn’t started for the Red Devils since October’s Champions League win against Copenhagen.
      The former France international was on the bench during Saturday’s loss at Newcastle with left-back Luke Shaw filling in for him at the back next to Harry Maguire.
      However, Ten Hag reinstated Shaw in his natural position against Chelsea and had Victor Lindelof team up with Maguire at centre-back.
      Evra believes the recent team selections make no sense when it comes to his fellow Frenchman.
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      The former full-back insists the Dutch tactician can’t just omit a four-time Champions League winner like Varane unless there is a serious reason.
      Evra told Amazon Prime: “Something is wrong.
      “Luke Shaw, no matter if he plays good or bad, I don’t want to see him at centre-back.
      “He’s a left-back. when you play for a club like Manchester United and have defenders like Lindelof, Maguire, Varane, and you still have to use Luke Shaw at centre-back, there’s something wrong.
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      “I played centre-back in some games for United but because of an emergency. I played centre-back for Juventus because I was old.
      “Luke Shaw is still young, the movements are completely different so you can get injured really easily.
      “I’m really happy that Luke Shaw is back in his real position, we’ll get more balance.
      “I don’t take away any credit when he plays centre-back because he was fantastic against Newcastle.
      “But you have a four-time Champions League winner and he’s not in the team.” More

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      Jadon Sancho ‘lined up for stunning swap transfer’ with Man Utd exile set for January exit

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      JADON SANCHO is being lined up for a stunning swap transfer away from Manchester United.The exiled winger is finally set to leave the club in January, according to reports.
      Borussia Dortmund are keen on re-signing Jadon Sancho in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Sancho has not played for the Red Devils since August after his public falling out with Erik ten Hag.
      He remains banished from first-team areas at the club’s training ground and appears destined to leave Old Trafford.
      According to Bild, Sancho could be offered a return to former club Borussia Dortmund.
      The German giants are said to be keen on re-signing him as part of a swap deal involving Donyell Malen.
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      United would be interested in receiving Malen as part of the transfer, the report adds.
      Malen is valued at around £25million by Dortmund, whilst Sancho may join on an initial loan until the end of the season.
      Sancho previously spent four years with the Bundesliga side before his £73million move to United in 2021.
      During that time, the 23-year-old scored 50 goals and provided 64 assists in just 137 appearances.
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      Donyell Malen could be included as part of a potential swap dealCredit: EPA
      As for Malen, the former Arsenal academy starlet signed from PSV in 2021 just days after Sancho’s departure.
      He can play on both wings or as a striker and has scored five goals in 19 appearances across all competitions this season.
      The 24-year-old also has five goals in 25 caps for the Netherlands. More

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      Bruno Fernandes told to ‘start packing his bag’ after Man Utd star’s disastrous penalty in Chelsea clash

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has been told to start “packing his bags” by fans after he missed a penalty against Chelsea.The Portuguese midfielder had the chance to give Manchester United the lead from the spot against the Blues in the Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.

      Bruno Fernandes had a penalty saved by Robert SanchezCredit: Getty
      United were awarded a penalty after Antony was caught by a late challenge by Enzo Fernandez.
      Referee Chris Kavanagh missed the tackle at first, but after a VAR intervention, the spot-kick was awarded.
      Fernandes, 29, stood up to take the penalty but Robert Sanchez saved his tame effort.
      And fans have been left seething on social media.
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      One fan fumed: “Nah Bruno Fernandes needs to start packing his bag.
      “He’s washed too. From the coach down to the players, everyone is useless.”
      A second posted: “Pathetic penalty by Bruno, lol.
      “Just set it down and put your boot through it, not this fricking look away hop step penalty.”
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      A third wrote: “Bruno needs to leave this club.”
      A fourth commented: “Bruno leave my team, bring me Odegaard.”
      Marcus Rashford was dropped from the starting line up by manager Erik ten Hag after a drop in his form.
      Fernandes had his blushes spared as goals from Scott McTominay either side of a strike from Cole Palmer earned United a big win. More