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      Man Utd ‘were willing to swap two players for Rasmus Hojlund transfer’ but Atalanta insisted on cash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly offered two players to Atalanta in their pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund, but the Italian outfit insisted on cash only. The Red Devils landed their man this summer in a £72million move, but they tried their best to get a deal over the line for less.
      Manchester United reportedly offered two players to Atalanta in exchange for Rasmus HojlundCredit: Alamy
      Erik ten hag and Co were keen to drive down the price of the strikerCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, Atalanta were steadfast on getting what they wanted for their star striker.
      And if you asked Atalanta’s head of senior recruitment, that would have been £87m.
      And although they didn’t manage to pull in that much cash they still got their way.
      The report suggests that United were hoping to offset the cost of the 20-year-old by trying to strike up a deal that would see two players go the other way.
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      It is said that both Donny van de Beek and Fred were offered up to Atalanta during negotiations.
      But it was never an option for the Serie A said who were only interested in a sizeable transfer fee.
      In fact it was their reluctance to come down in price that dragged out negotiations with United understood to have made a list of backup options just in case an agreement wasn’t reached.
      Randal Kolo Muani was one of the names considered by the Manchester giants, but he ended up making the switch to PSG instead in a deal worth £77m.
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      Fred, who has now left to join Fenerbahce, was offered to AtalantaCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      United outcast Donny van de Beek was also offered up to the Italian clubCredit: Getty
      In the end Erik ten Hag got his man and Hojlund made his way to Old Trafford to be the historic club’s latest marquee signing.
      But even then it hasn’t been without its issues after the Danish international arrived at Carrington with an injury.
      It meant Hojlund missed the club’s first three league games of the season before making his debut off the bench in a 3-1 away loss to Arsenal.
      But all is well for the £72m man now with his fitness up to scratch and his goal scoring underway.
      He bagged his first United goal during their 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and will be hoping he can find the net again when they travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley tonight.
      Hojlund scored his first goal for the Red Devils against Bayern MunichCredit: Getty More

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      Ten Hag sends Man Utd flops brutal warning over ‘one or two players not doing their job’ & calls team a ‘pack of cards’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has dealt his Manchester United players another warning, saying: Stop ­folding like a pack of cards.The Red Devils’ supposed aces have looked like jokers — conceding 14 goals in their last five games and losing three in a row.
      Erik ten Hag has told Man Utd they must start defending and attacking as a whole team after their poor start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils were well beaten by Bayern despite the narrow 4-3 marginCredit: Rex
      Keeper Andre Onana blamed himself for the opener in GermanyCredit: Rex
      Lisandro Martinez shows the dejection of United playersCredit: Getty
      But Ten Hag has also claimed his shuffled Old Trafford squad and staff are ‘united’ — despite Jadon Sancho being kept out of the pack.
      On United’s defending, the Dutch boss said: “It’s about 11 players who do their job.
      “I  always tell my players we attack with 11 and defend with 11.
      “When one or two are not doing their job, it’s like a pack of cards. So that is not only one or two players.”
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      Asked if he knew why a team that had the most clean sheets in the league last season, 17, is now not working for each other, Ten Hag replied: “No.
      “When you are in a period like we are in, you are asking yourself these questions. My job is to get them to do the job.
      “We have shown that we can do it.
      “Last year we had the most clean sheets in the Premier League because we defended very well as a team. We have to get back to those standards.
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      “I am pushing the team and demanding from the team. So why are they not doing it?
      “I try to find out,  I try to get and give  solutions and try to motivate the players to do the job.”
      Sancho remains out in the cold for refusing to apologise to Ten Hag for his  social media post hitting back at claims that he was not working hard enough in training.
      Despite this, Ten Hag yesterday claimed everyone at the club is pulling in the same direction.
      He said: “It’s my second year. I know it’s not always going up, you will have your gaps and you get stronger from it as long as you stay together, that’s what we’re doing.
      “The dressing room, staff, all the staff, coaches, medical, everyone is united.”
      Ten Hag has vowed to do everything he can to get to the bottom of United’s latest slump as they prepare for a trip to Burnley this weekend.
      He said: “As a manager you have many tools and I make sure I use them.
      Marcus Rashford’s effort out of possession was criticised by Stuart PearceCredit: PA
      “You have to be creative, you have to be innovative.”
      The criticism is piling up though, especially after the Champions League beating in Munich on Wednesday.
      England legend Stuart Pearce took aim at Marcus Rashford for his lack of effort off the ball.
      He told talkSPORT, Rashford was running ‘like he has a fridge on his back’.
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      Pearce added: “Too many have jacked it in. Rashford half running back and Casemiro half running back.”
      Fans were also incensed with Scott McTominay being outpaced by the REF after he had lost the ball. More

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      Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd send scouts to watch £30m-rated transfer target dubbed ‘the next Neymar’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United have reportedly joined Chelsea in eyeing “the next Neymar”.Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Marseille are also among at least TWENTY clubs understood to be keen on £30million-rated Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa.
      Antonio Nusa is already a main man for Club Brugge, who he joined in 2021Credit: Rex
      Nusa made his second Norway appearance in a 2-1 Euro qualifier win vs Georgia in September, having scored on his debut in a 6-0 friendly success vs JordanCredit: EPA
      The Norwegian, 18, became the second youngest Champions League scorer ever in September 2022 during a 4-0 group win over Porto.
      But scouts were disappointed when Brugge left Nusa out of the squad for Thursday’s 1-1 Europa Conference League draw at home to Besiktas.
      Chelsea had a £26million deadline-day bid rejected for the two-footed teen who already has one two full caps
      However, the Evening Standard reckon he would only have stepped straight into Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team squad had wideman Ian Maatsen or midfielder Conor Gallagher been sold.
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      Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard is among the biggest admirers of his fellow countryman.
      The playmaker told Norway’s TV2: “Fantastic! He’s an incredibly exciting player.
      “Every time he gets the ball, it’s exciting. He is still young and will get even better. It was cool to see him.”
      Ex-Mats Solheim, who played with Nusa at Norwegian top-flight club Stabaek from 2020-21, went even further with his praise.
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      Th ex-defender, 35, said: “I can see similarities to Neymar in Nusa’s movements and in the way he uses the ball.
      “There is still a small gap between them, but he can get there.” More

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      Antony’s ex Gabriela posts tribute to baby she lost with Man Utd star she’s accused of abuse…& insists she’s ‘stronger’

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      ANTONY’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin has posted a tribute to the baby she lost with the Manchester United star.In an Instagram story, the 22-year-old DJ insisted she’s “stronger” after having a miscarriage just over a year ago.
      Antony’s ex Gabriela shared a tribute to the baby she lost with the Man Utd starCredit: The Sun
      The 22-year-old DJ suffered a miscarriage just over a year agoCredit: Instagram
      Antony has strongly denied all accusations of abuse made against himCredit: FOFOCALIZANDO/SBT
      “Today marks one year and two months, but I am stronger today,” Gabriela wrote on Thursday evening.
      “I cry less and smile more when I think of you.
      “Today’s [September] 21st marks my longing for you but also peace to know you are waiting for me up there.
      She continued: “I love you kiddo. Wait for mummy, Lucca.
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      “Please forgive me for everything.”
      The text was shared along with a picture of baby shoes and clothes to her 522,000 followers.
      Gabriela’s heartbreaking tribute comes shortly after her chauffeur spoke to Brazilian cops as part of the probe into the £85million winger domestic abuse allegations.
      The driver claimed he received a phone call from Gabriela who told him: “Antony is hitting me,” reported Extra.
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      The alleged assault is said to have happened when Gabriela was carrying Antony’s child before she lost the baby around 16 weeks into her pregnancy.
      Antony has always strongly denied the accusations against him and vowed to clear his name.
      Earlier this month, Gabriela urged Old Trafford bosses to ban Antony from playing while investigations take place in Sao Paulo and Manchester.
      Cavallin says she dated the Brazil World Cup ace on and off for two years and lived with him in Amsterdam while he played for Ajax.
      A total of four alleged attacks are described in a police report seen by respected sports news site ESPN.
      Gabriela also insisted she is ‘stronger’ today and declared her love for her unborn babyCredit: Instagram More

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      Vincent Kompany denied Man Utd transfer as Sir Alex Ferguson became ‘smitten’ with little-known star on scouting mission

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      VINCENT KOMPANY missed out on a transfer to Manchester United because Sir Alex Ferguson became “smitten” with a little-known star.The Belgian former defender, 37, became a hero across town at Manchester City.
      Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany could have joined United insteadCredit: PA:Press Association
      Sir Alex Ferguson’s scouting mission for the Belgian defender was distractedCredit: PA
      In 11 years at the Etihad, Kompany won ten major honours including four Premier League titles to etch his name into the club’s folklore and cement his legendary status.
      But it could have been very different indeed.
      That is because Ferguson had identified Komapany as a transfer target all the way back in 2004 when he was still at Anderlecht, four years before his £7million move to City.
      A list of wanted defenders, published in Fergie’s Leading book, showed Kompany’s name alongside Gabriel Heinze, Gerard Pique and Philippe Mexes.
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      Heinze and Pique both joined while Mexes snubbed United to go to Roma instead.
      However, a swoop for Kompany collapsed when Ferguson got distracted on a scouting mission.
      The legendary Old Trafford boss said in 2018: “When I went to the Celtic vs Anderlecht Champions League tie in Glasgow in November 2003, it was to watch the Belgian defender Vincent Kompany.
      “However, my attention soon gravitated to Celtic’s energetic young midfielder, slight of stature but with an assured, calm way about him.
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      “What I witnessed was a player with a tremendous set of midfield fundamentals — his movement off the ball, his penetration of the Anderlecht midfield.
      “I came away smitten by his performance, not least the timing of his runs.
      “Leaving Parkhead I was totally determined to get Liam Miller to Manchester United.”
      Irishman Miller completed a switch to United in the summer of 2004 and made 22 appearances, including nine in the Premier League.
      He headed to Leeds on loan in 2005, though, before a journeyman career in England, Scotland and Australia.
      Miller played for hometown club Cork City in 2015 and spent the final year of his playing days at Wilmington Hammerheads in 2016.
      Tragically, the former midfielder died in February 2018, four days before his 37th birthday, after receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer.
      Kompany, meanwhile, stayed with Anderlecht for another two years and then signed for Hamburg.
      The 89-cap ace, who faces United as Burnley manager on Saturday, said in 2015: “United asked about me, but I had other priorities at the time.
      “I was studying for my A-levels and my mother made me finish my education before I could concentrate on football.
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      “It’s a massive honour to be captain of Manchester City and I can tell you that I feel really good.
      “I have put my sweat and blood into this club. I’m passionate about the club and I want success as much as the owners.”
      Ferguson named Kompany as a transfer target way back in 2004
      Liam Miller, right, signed for United in the summer of 2004Credit: Getty
      Kompany’s Burnley side host Manchester United on Saturday nightCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Son Heung-min is a secret fan as they beg Tottenham star to join club after red carpet interview

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Son Heung-min is a secret fan.Supporters have begged the Tottenham star to join the Red Devils after seeing his red carpet interview from the EA FC launch.
      Manchester United supporters are convinced Son Heung-min is a secret fanCredit: PA

      Son was asked to build his ultimate player on his way into the event and chose three former United stars in his response.
      The Spurs captain picked out Paul Scholes’ passing, Ruud van Nistelrooy for his shooting and the strength of Wayne Rooney.
      He also highlighted the dribbling of World Cup winner Ronaldo and Thierry Henry’s pace.
      Reacting to the interview, one fan commented: “Sonny is a Man United fan no doubt.”
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      Another added: “Might as well come join United bro.”
      A third supporter also wrote: “Just join United buddy.”
      Meanwhile, one more joked: “He has Man United bedsheets and wallpaper at home.”
      Son previously played with former United striker Van Nistelrooy during their time at Hamburg.
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      He has also admitted in the past that he was a United fan growing up as well as being linked with the club in recent seasons.
      Compatriot Park Ji-Sung has even tipped Son to be a success at Old Trafford amid his previous transfer links.
      Son has scored three goals in five Premier League appearances this season, with all of them coming as he grabbed a hat-trick against Burnley earlier this month.
      He is also now the club’s captain, having taken the armband from Hugo Lloris back in August. More

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      Bruno Fernandes says Man Utd youngster deserves place in Erik ten Hag’s starting XI after ‘training hard’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes insists youngster Facundo Pellistri deserves a place in the starting line-up.Pellistri, 21, made a rare start for United against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday and featured on the right wing.
      Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes insists Facundo Pellistri deserves a place in the starting XICredit: Rex
      Fernandes is impressed with the way Pellistri trains at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The winger was tasked with taking on Bayern left-back Alphonso Davies during the Red Devils’ 4-3 loss at the Allianz Arena.
      And the Uruguay international impressed Fernandes in his first start of the season with other forwards like out-of-favour Jadon Sancho, Antony – who’s on leave – and the injured Amad Diallo unavailable.
      The Portugal international insists Pellistri deserves more opportunities after “always training hard” and showing commitment to the team.
      Fernandes said: “Pellistri is one of the players that deserves his chance and deserves a lot of credit for everything he has done for the team.
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      “He is someone who is always available, always training hard and someone who deserves his chance.
      “He did well today, he did the job the manager asked him to do and we are all happy for him because he really deserves to get his chances.”
      United manager Erik ten Hag insisted he didn’t start Pellistri due to a lack of options in the wings.
      Instead, the Uruguayan earned his spot and the unenviable task of going up against Davies.
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      Ten Hag said before the match: “It’s not that we’ve given it to him [the chance]. He deserves it.
      “I thought it was not the right time as he came back from a tough journey in South America.
      “We already had two players in Casemiro and Licha Martinez, coming from that journey but I think he’s ready for it.
      “Now he has to prove it. It’s a great game and also he actually fits tactically very good as they have a tough player there in Davies with a lot of speed. He is the one who can match that speed.
      “That’s why we play him [to go up against Davies]. He can match him defence wise and he’s also capable to be a threat.
      “He is a very good dribbler, Pellistri, and Davies is not a great defender so we expect something from him.” More

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      Abandoned football stadium where David Beckham’s Man Utd suffered historic upset razed to ground after 90 years

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      A HISTORIC abandoned football stadium where David Beckham’s Manchester United suffered a famous upset has now been demolished.Home to York City FC, Bootham Crescent was razed to the ground after 90 years to make way for a unique housing development worth £7million.
      Manchester United suffered a famous upset against York City in 1995 despite prevailing on the nightCredit: Getty
      The legendary stadium has been torn down for a housing developmentCredit: Getty
      Bootham Crescent being torn down for new homesCredit: Google Maps
      Despite hosting countless matches and even surviving the Second World War, the iconic ground was ripped up after being sold to Persimmon Homes.
      The Minstermen left the 8,256 capacity ground in 2020 with the York Community Stadium in Huntington becoming their new home.
      But the National League side’s original patch still has a place in many York supporters’ hearts.
      Older fans may well remember some of their finest moments taking place at Bootham Crescent.

      Iconic moments included a historic FA Cup win over Arsenal in 1985 – followed by a 1-1 draw against a formidable Liverpool side in the same competition.
      But perhaps one of the greatest results witnessed at the hallowed ground was in fact a 3-1 loss to giants Manchester United in 1995.
      United were six games unbeaten in all competitions when York showed up for the first leg of the League Cup second round tie.
      City took on the Red Devils in the then-named Coca Cola League Cup, and defeated the Prem leaders in a shock 3-0 victory in the first leg at Old Trafford.
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      United put out a full strength team for the return leg at Bootham Crescent two weeks later.
      Stars like David Beckham, Roy Keane and mercurial forward Eric Cantona – who had just returned from a nine-month ban – all took to the pitch.
      And despite losing on the night thanks to two goals from Paul Scholes and another from Terry Cooke, York managed to hang on.
      The plucky underdogs went through 4-3 on aggregate thanks to Scott Jordan’s strike at Bootham Crescent.
      Stung by their League Cup embarrassment, United rallied together and went on to win the Premier League and FA Cup Double that year.
      The new Bootham Crescent development will eventually provide 93 new homes.
      19 properties will then be transferred to the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust to be made available for social rent and discount sale.
      A wide mix of properties will be available including, two, three, and four bedroom houses as well as one and two bedroom apartments.
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      Persimmon announced that there will be plenty of options for homebuyers at a range of prices, which will be released in due course.
      York got their first win of the season against Southend United last Saturday.
      David Beckham also played for the club in 1995Credit: Getty More