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      Arsenal fans hail MAN UTD for club’s success as bizarre theory claims wheels were set in motion twelve years ago

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      ARSENAL fans are claiming they have Manchester United to thank for their current success as a team.That’s due to being on the wrong end of an 8-2 defeat to Sir Alex Ferguson’s United 12 years ago in August 2011.
      Arsenal fans claim their worst defeat in the modern era is behind their current successCredit: Getty
      The defeat saw them sign Mikel Arteta before deadline dayCredit: Getty
      The club also signed now academy manager Per MertesackerCredit: Getty
      That might sound a bit strange, given that it was Arsenal’s largest margin of defeat since 1927 – and their worst in modern history.
      But in a roundabout way, it has gotten them to where they are today.
      The traumatising loss saw them undergo a late flurry in the transfer window, where they brought in Mikel Arteta, Per Mertesacker, Andre Santos and Park Chu Young.
      While Arteta and Mertesacker were successes on the field, it has been their impact since retiring that has bore most fruit for Arsenal.
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      Arteta would retire at the club in 2014 aged 32 after making 150 appearances for Arsenal.
      Mertesacker would also retire at Arsenal in 2018 after playing 221 time for the club.
      Arteta then immediately joined Manchester City to become Pep Guardiola’s assistant coach – although he also received offers from Arsenal and Tottenham to join their staff.
      The prodigal son would return to Arsenal in 2019 after the club sacked Unai Emery to become The Gunners’ manager.
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      Since returning to the club he has won the FA Cup and turned Arsenal into title challengers again after years in the wilderness.
      Mertesacker meanwhile became the club’s academy manager in 2018 and has seen the likes of Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe come into the team under his tutelage.
      The fan that pointed out the interesting quirk on Twitter said: “It’s funny how the most embarrassing defeat in our history led to us panic buying Arteta and Mertesacker, who now manage the club and academy and have turned the club’s fortunes around.”
      And other fans were keen to chime in on the theory, with one saying: “Wenger’s done it again!”
      Another said: “Arsene Wenger, went to Old Trafford lost 8-2 on purpose to force Kroenke’s hand, signed Arteta who was central in breaking our trophy drought and now manages club, he’s done it again!”
      And a third wrote: “More reason why a revenge for that embarrassing loss should happen this weekend.”
      Arsenal will have an opportunity for some belated revenge as they host United at The Emirates at 4:30pm this Sunday. More

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      Marc Cucurella BOOED by Chelsea fans as he starts against Wimbledon amid Man Utd transfer pursuit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Marc Cucurella was BOOED by Chelsea fans ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon.The Spaniard was listed in the starting line-up for the first time this season as Mauricio Pochettino and his side prepared to face the Dons.
      Cucurella was BOOED by Chelsea fansCredit: Getty
      However, when his name was read out at Stamford Bridge a wave of boos rang out over the crowd.
      Chelsea fans on social media were also far from impressed that he was starting, with one person tweeting: “I’d send Cucurella to United for free.”
      Another added: “Why is he even playing? Man Utd are about to get him!”
      While a third said: “I hope United won’t be discouraged with Cucurella’s performance. I need him to leave Chelsea this summer.”
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      Cucurella is understood to be on the verge of a last-minute loan transfer to Man Utd.
      The 25-year-old has already agreed personal terms in principle with the Red Devils ahead of the proposed move.
      United are now looking to reach a compromise with Chelsea on a fee.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have tabled an offer worth £2million, but The Athletic claim that Chelsea want £7m.
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      SunSport have already revealed that Cucurella is open to the move as he has grown frustrated at Chelsea.
      The Spaniard’s future at Stamford Bridge is currently uncertain as he has failed to win over fans following his £62m transfer from Brighton last summer. More

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      Mystery club behind WORLD RECORD Mary Earps transfer revealed as they prepare second offer for Man Utd’s England star

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      ARSENAL are preparing a second world record bid for Mary Earps, according to reports.Manchester United turned down a huge opening offer for the goalkeeper last week.
      Arsenal are preparing a world record bid for EarpsCredit: Alamy
      Reports at the time stated that the proposal was from an “unnamed” club, although football reporter Alex Ibaceta now claims Arsenal were behind it.
      According to Ibaceta and DAZN, the Gunners are now preparing another world record offer for Earps, who has less than one year remaining on her current United contract.
      The current record transfer fee for a goalkeeper stands at £100,000 following Kailen Sheridan’s move from Gotham FC to San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League.
      However, Arsenal are preparing a “significantly higher” offer.
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      Lionesses team-mate Keira Walsh is the world’s most expensive female footballer after joining Barcelona from Manchester City for £350,000 last year.
      Earps, 30, joined Man Utd from Wolfsburg in 2019 and has since established herself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper and England’s No.1.
      She played an integral role in the Lionesses’ European Championship triumph last summer and was crowned as the best women’s goalkeeper in the world by Fifa as a result.
      The Nottingham-born star also claimed the Golden Glove award at the Women’s World Cup earlier this month after helping England to the final.
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      Should she join Arsenal before deadline day, Earps will become the second player to swap the Red Devils for the Gunners this summer.
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      England striker Alessia Russo joined Jonas Eidevall’s side in a free transfer last month.
      Arsenal tabled two world-record bids for the 24-year-old in January, both of which were pushed back by Man Utd.
      However, the Red Devils failed to negotiate a new contract with the striker so she left the club for free at the end of the 2022-23 Women’s Super League campaign. More

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      How Man Utd could line up for huge Arsenal clash with three transfer deadline day signings including Chelsea flop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face injury dilemma heading into their next match – which could force them into a late summer spree. United travel to Arsenal on Sunday but do so with key names ruled out from the starting 11.

      Centre-back Raphael Varane is the latest defender to be sidelined, joining Luke Shaw.
      As a result, United are linked with a move for Nice centre-half Jean-Clair Todibo, formerly of Barcelona.
      If a deal cannot be struck in time, Victor Lindelof is expected to partner Lisandro Martinez with Harry Maguire out of favour.
      But more pressing for manager Erik ten Hag is the injuries to left-backs Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
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      So United are frantically searching for an emergency replacement.
      The club have approached Chelsea over a loan move for Marc Cucurella, who only arrived in West London last season for £63million.
      With two new faces lined up in defence, Ten Hag is also in the market for a new midfielder due to Mason Mount’s recent knock.
      It has led the Dutchman to enquire about a move for Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who he worked with at Bayern Munich.
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      Going forward, United will likely keep Bruno Fernandes in the No10 role with Marcus Rashford and Antony either side of him.
      Anthony Martial is in line to lead the line but summer signing Rasmus Hojlund could feature in some capacity following a back injury.
      United bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Spurs by beating Nottingham Forest 3-2, coming from two behind.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is linked with Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood offered lifeline by European giants after being axed by Man Utd

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      MASON Greenwood has been offered a lifeline by a top European club after being axed by Manchester United, reports claim.The Red Devils are in a race against time to offload the 21-year-old by Friday before the transfer window closes at 11pm.
      Mason Greenwood has reportedly been offered a lifeline by Besiktas
      And Turkish giants Besiktas are now reportedly considering an approach for the young striker on a loan deal, according to the i.
      The Süper Lig side have emerged as potential suitors for the forward and are said to be thinking about entering negotiations to restart Greenwood’s career.
      Greenwood “mutually agreed” to leave United on August 21 following his arrest for attempted rape and sexual assault.
      He was charged in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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      Greenwood has not kicked a ball for Utd since January 2022 when he was suspended and it was decided this month that it would be best for all if his future was away from Old Trafford. 
      And Besiktas reportedly believe that an initial loan spell, of around six months, could be used to gauge public feeling around the striker.
      Should the move prove successful, and Greenwood be welcomed by supporters, it’s thought Besiktas would be prepared to discuss a long-term move.
      “Of course they have seen what has been said in the UK and further afield,” the source told the i.
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      “People think that Turkey is an easy way out for Greenwood, as he will just be able to get on with his career away from the public eye.
      “But clubs know that is not how it works. Reporters will come from England to follow his progress wherever he goes, we are sure of that.
      “A short loan is appealing, though. If things go wrong, he will return to Manchester quickly. If he comes to Istanbul and scores goals straight away, the boos will quickly go.
      “That is just the way that football works, however bad a taste that leaves. I think Turkish fans will accept him.”
      It is also thought that the consent of the Besiktas women’s team would be needed for any move for Greenwood to be sanctioned.
      If a move is not finalised before the transfer window closes, United may have to wait until the January transfer window opens.
      Or they could face paying the £75,000-a-week striker around £8 million to cut his contract.
      If Utd agree to cancel Greenwood’s contract before the transfer window closes, he will be able to move to any club in any league.
      However, if the Red Devils cannot mutually agree on cancelling Greenwood’s deal, his options are slim.
      This is because most of Europe’s top leagues also shut their transfer windows on Friday.
      In this scenario, Greenwood would be left with a ramshackle selection of tiny national leagues whose windows remain open.
      These include: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Turkey.
      The striker’s last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham, which United won 1-0.
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      Reports of interest from Italy have also not been forthcoming, with no approaches made to United from any Serie A side as yet.
      It was previously reported in June that AC Milan had been making inquiries about the striker. More

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      Man Utd in race against time find new club for Mason Greenwood before transfer window closes & they lose millions

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      MANCHESTER United have just days to find a new club for Mason Greenwood or face losing millions.The 21-year-old must be sold or loaned out by Friday before the transfer window closes at 11pm.
      Manchester United have just days to find a club for Mason Greenwood or face losing millionsCredit: Getty
      If United miss the cut-off, they face paying the £75,000-a-week striker around £8 million to cut his contract.
      Greenwood “mutually agreed” to leave United on August 21 following his arrest for attempted rape and sexual assault.
      He was charged in October but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      If United agree to cancel Greenwood’s contract before the transfer window closes, he will be able to move to any club in any league.
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      But if United cannot mutually agree on cancelling Greenwood’s deal, his options are slim.
      This is because most of Europe’s top leagues also shut their transfer windows on Friday.
      In this scenario, Greenwood would be left with a ramshackle selection of tiny national leagues whose windows remain open.
      These include: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Turkey.
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      Saudi Arabia shut their transfer window on September 20, with Qatar two days prior.
      Saudi clubs – funded by the country’s sovereign wealth – have acquired a number of stars this season, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema.
      Manchester United could delay their decision on Greenwood’s contract to the last minute.
      The striker’s last game was on January 22, 2022, in a Premier League clash against West Ham, which United won 1-0.
      It was reported in June AC Milan had been making inquiries about the striker.
      And The Sun revealed in July that Roma had shown interest in Greenwood.
      Meanwhile, reports earlier in the year suggested Greenwood would be open to the prospect of resuming his career in the Chinese Super League. More

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      Desperate Erik ten Hag adds FIFTH and SIXTH left-backs to Man Utd transfer shortlist with former Ajax pal on boss’ radar

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are so desperate for a short-term loan deal to cover the injury of Luke Shaw they have added a FIFTH and SIXTH option to their transfer shortlist, according to reports.Left-back Shaw is set to spend a lengthy period on the sidelines after sustaining a nasty muscular injury.
      Luke Shaw is set to be out for months following a muscular injuryCredit: Getty
      According to the Daily Mail, Erik ten Hag is said to be looking to bring in a short-term replacement for Shaw’s absence and a reunion with Lyon’s Nicolas Tagliafico is on the cards.
      The left-back was previously considered by the Red Devils scouting team as he used to play under Ten Hag at Ajax.
      Tagliafico, 30, is playing regularly for the Ligue 1 giants and Lyon would want any loan to include the obligation to buy. 
      The Argentine joined the French side last year from Ajax for £3.5million and was a part of Argentina’s World Cup-winning team.
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      Ten Hag has praised him in the past for his character and professionalism and is a viable option as he could easily adapt to the Dutch boss’ style.
      Meanwhile, the Metro confirmed Roma’s Leonardo Spinazolla as a potential target for the Red Devils.
      Spinazzola has been a key part of the Italian side since 2019 – but Roma boss Jose Mourinho is unlikely to sanction his departure as the Serie A team have had a poor start to the season.
      Man Utd already had four potential left-backs lined-up on their transfer list including Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso, Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, Tottenham’s Sergio Reguillion and Brentford’s Rico Henry.
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      United have a restricted budget after their huge £160million summer splurge on Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana.
      Barcelona are open to letting Alonso go on a short-term loan as this would open up financial space to complete the new signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.
      Chelsea are considering offers for Cucuarella but are still concerned about their other left-back Ian Maatsen who is yet to sign a new contract for the Blues.
      United must have a deal finalised by Friday’s 11pm deadline but remain restricted by Financial Fair Play over what they can bring in.
      Therefore to complete this deal the likes of Donny van de Beek and Eric Bailly need to be sold before eyeing up midfield targets.
      Erik ten Hag used to manage Lyon’s Nicolas Tagliafico at AjaxCredit: PA
      Leonardo Spinazzola is also on the cards for a move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd consider shock transfer for Tottenham outcast Hojbjerg but fans fume ‘that’s enough’ as they clock Ten Hag link

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a shock move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, but fans of the club are demanding more.Erik ten Hag is looking for midfield reinforcements and Hojbjerg is understood to be on his list.
      Man United are reportedly interested in signing Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Getty
      According to The Telegraph, United are keen on signing Hojbjerg from Tottenham and the North London club have offered them the chance to open talks.
      The Danish international looked as if he was going to be on his way to Atletico Madrid earlier in the window after Spurs accepted a £30million bid.
      But the deal collapsed after Hojbjerg was unable to agree personal terms with the Spaniards.
      Now it’s Ten Hag who is after the 28-year-old as he looks to add depth to his midfield which has already taken a hit through the injury of Mason Mount.
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      The Dutch boss has previously worked with Hojbjerg during his time as manager of Bayern Munich II.
      Hojbjerg worked with Ten Hag during his time with Bayern MunichCredit: Bongarts – Getty
      Erik ten Hag used to manage Bayern Munich IICredit: Getty
      Red Devils fans aren’t too impressed with Ten Hag’s latest target though with many of them taking to social media to voice their frustrations.
      One fan wrote: “Manchester United need to sack this man.”
      Whilst another added: “What is it with this guy and former players?”
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      A third commented: “I can’t go through the pain of another ten Hag Alumni!”
      One other fan simply pleaded that it had to stop, posting: “Please, that’s enough.”
      It is unknown whether United will progress talks with Tottenham over the deal, but Ten Hag is said to be keen on bringing in a midfielder before the window shuts on Friday.
      Hojbjerg may not be the only Spurs player to make the move to Old Trafford in the remaining days of the window either.
      Following the injury to Luke Shaw, reports are suggesting that United are considering a move for Spurs full-back Sergio Reguilon. More