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      Man Utd fans go mad for two-minute clip of ‘Japanese Onana’ and reckon £5million fee could be ‘steal of a transfer’

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      MANCHESTER United fans are excited by the prospect of signing Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki – a player being dubbed as ‘the Japanese Onana’.United have reportedly tracked the 20-year-old for six years as they continue to plan for life after David De Gea.
      The 20-year-old would break the J-League transfer record if United follow-up on their interestCredit: Getty
      Fans were impressed by his saves and skills on the ballCredit: YouTube
      United have tracked the keeper for six yearsCredit: YouTube
      The move for the Japanese youth international follows reports that United and Inter have agreed a £47million fee for Andre Onana, who is United’s priority for the goalkeeper position.
      United have already agreed personal terms with Onana, 27, so a deal is expected to be concluded swiftly once United and Inter reach full agreement over a fee.
      And it looks like they could also be signing his successor in Suzuki.
      Erik Ten Hag is keen to sign a goalkeeper that is adept at playing the ball out with his feet, something which De Gea has traditionally struggled with.
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      Suzuki excels at playing the ball out from the back, and a two minute compilation of his passes and saves was impressing fans on Manchester United Twitter.

      The poster of the video said: “Nahhh this Suzuki kid is actually the Japanese Onana.”
      He added: “We’re gonna have two keepers with a modernised style, Ten Hag you are that guy.”
      Another fan added: “Suzuki by name, Rolls-Royce by nature.”
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      While a third wrote: “That’s a steal of a transfer”
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      The Daily Mail report that United plan to make a £5m offer for the Urawa Red Diamonds stopper which would make him the most expensive player in J.League history.
      Suzuki made his full debut for the Japanese national team last July at the age of just 19.
      Prior to his first senior appearance he represented Japan at under-21 level.
      United are understood to have tracked Suzuki since 2017 when the keeper was just 14 years old.
      With De Gea already departing the club after his contract expired last month, Dean Henderson is also expected to depart the club.
      Nottingham Forest are expected to bid for Henderson after he spent last season on loan at the City ground. More

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      Former Man Utd star Daley Blind set for transfer to LaLiga after leaving Bayern Munich

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      FORMER Man Utd star Daley Blind is set for a fresh start at FC Girona after a frustrating spell at Bayern Munich.The 33-year-old made just four league appearances after joining the Bundesliga giants in January and hasn’t featured since playing six minutes against Augsburg in March.
      Daley Blind looks set for a move to GironaCredit: Willie Vass
      The Dutchman is now set to play in La Liga for the first time in his career with a free transfer agreed, pending a medical.
      Blind, who has 101 international caps, would become the first Dutch star to play for the Catalan club.
      Since leaving Manchester United in 2018 it hasn’t been all plain sailing for Blind, including a scary injury in a Champions League match for Ajax when he complained about suffering from dizziness in 2019.
      A medical examination revealed he had a heart muscle inflammation, but Blind has continued to play after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted to regulate his heartbeat.
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      He later collapsed in a friendly against Hertha Berlin with his team-mates quickly instantly racing over to him and medics arriving seconds later.
      Erik ten Hag, the Man Utd manager who was Blind’s Ajax boss at the time, revealed “his ICD went off and he was subbed off straight away”.
      Blind returned to football but later admitted pal Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch at Euro 2020 , during which he died before being resuscitated, led to him “overcoming a mental hurdle” to keep playing.
      Despite this Blind recovered and starred for the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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      But his free transfer to Bayern from Ajax didn’t pan out with the star now hoping to resurrect his career in Spain. More

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      Man Utd handed HUGE boost in Andre Onana transfer chase as Inter Milan line up first-choice replacement for keeper

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their transfer pursuit of Andre Onana as Inter Milan look for a replacement, reports say. United have now made two bids for Inter’s No1 with the improved offer worth around £43million including add-ons.
      Andre Onana is heavily linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And personal terms are also said to have been agreed with the Cameroonian international.
      Facing the prospect of losing Onana, Inter have opened talks with Bayern Munich for Yann Sommer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Sommer signed for Bayern in as an emergency replacement for Manuel Neuer, who broke his foot on a skiing holiday a month earlier.
      The Swiss stopper made 25 appearances in the second half of the season and helped Bayern win the Bundeliga title.
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      But with Neuer back training again ahead of the new season, Sommer faces an uncertain future in Munich.
      He joined the German giants for £8.3m from rivals Borussia Monchengladbach.
      And he is believed to have a clause in his contract that allows him to leave for the same fee should it be matched.
      United’s pursuit of Onana is set to rumble on with Inter holding out for a little more than £50m.
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      But the Italians could reduce their asking price to £47m to get the deal done as they look to raise funds to sign Romelu Lukaku permanently.
      United will hope to have the Onana deal wrapped up by the time they head off on their US tour on July 20.
      It comes after David de Gea’s contract expired and forgotten man Dean Henderson readies for talks with the Old Trafford brass.
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      Man Utd target had to GOOGLE HIMSELF to get past security before completing transfer to new club

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      MARCUS THURAM once had to google himself to get past security at the San Siro before playing against Inter Milan.However, in a turn of events, Thuram has now joined the Italian club that he had to convince he was a professional footballer.
      Marcus Thuram has signed a five-year deal with Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      He was blocked from entering the San Siro in 2020Credit: Twitter @borussia_en
      Thuram had to google himself to prove he was who he said he wasCredit: Twitter @borussia_en
      Thuram – son of French World Cup winner Lilian – turned up at the San Siro in 2020 ahead of a Champions League clash to represent Borussia Monchengladbach against Inter Milan.
      However, the tight security blocked his entrance, leading him to google himself.
      And the club’s official Twitter account tweeted about the exchange with photos of Thuram searching his own name online, before later deleting the post.
      The mix-up is likely caused by the fact Thuram, 25, was sporting a face mask amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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      Fortunately, the Frenchman was eventually allowed in to take his place alongside boss Marco Rose for a press conference before the match.
      Gladbach missed out on the chance of getting some cash for Thuram in January as they decided to keep him until the end of the season.
      The forward was a transfer target of Manchester United following his impressive performances in Germany.
      He starred for Gladbach last season, netting 13 goals and providing six assists in his best season to date.
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      His performances saw him called up for the France national side for the World Cup in Qatar.
      Thuram made five appearances in the competition, assisting two goals, although he did not score.
      Now an Inter player, Thuram has signed a contract believed to be until 2028.
      It is thought that there is a release clause in the deal worth £81million. More

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      Mason Mount’s DAD played secret role in finally sealing Man Utd transfer as Chelsea dug in over fee after contract row

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      MASON MOUNT’S dad played a secret role in finally sealing his transfer to Manchester United.The deal had looked in doubt after Chelsea dug their heels in over the fee following Mount’s contract row.
      Tony Mount played a secret role in his son’s move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      Mason Mount completed a £60million move to Mason Mount on WednesdayCredit: Getty
      Mount completed his £60million move to Old Trafford on Wednesday morning, signing a five-year deal with the Red Devils.
      The move had been at risk of collapsing after Chelsea rejected a £55million bid from United last month.
      However, the two clubs finally reached an agreement to allow the deal to be finalised, thanks in part to the player’s dad, Tony Mount.
      According to The Athletic, Tony stepped in as United looked ready to walk away from the deal.
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      In a phone call with Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, he smoothed over the cracks to help reach an agreement.
      Chelsea’s owners had been unwilling to budge from their valuation of £70million plus add-ons for Mount.
      The report adds that the conversation has been credited with getting talks re-started before the deal was completed.
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      Mount had been entering the final year of his Chelsea contract after failing to agree terms on a new deal.
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      He now leaves Stamford Bridge after 18 years to join United.
      His new side have already confirmed the England midfielder will wear the number seven shirt, last worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. More

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      PSG chief Al-Khelaifi breaks silence on Kylian Mbappe with BRUTAL message to contract rebel amid Man Utd transfer links

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has broken his silence on Kylian Mbappe.The club president has sent a brutal message to the contract rebel amid his links to Manchester United.
      Kylian Mbappe has been sent a brutal message by Paris-Saint Germain’s presidentCredit: Getty
      Mbappe’s future with the French champions remains uncertain after he confirmed he would not be extending his deal beyond next summer.
      His stance has left PSG at risk of losing him on a free in 2024 if they cannot negotiate a sale before the end of the transfer window.
      The club’s £250million-plus asking price has cooled interest in Mbappe, but Al-Khelaifi is adamant he will not depart for nothing.
      He said, via Fabrizio Romano: “Of course we don’t want him to leave for free in 2024.
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      “Our position is clear. If Kylian wants to stay, we want him to stay. But he needs to sign a new contract.
      “We don’t want to lose the best player in the world for free, it’s impossible.”
      Al-Khelaifi also added: “Mbappe has said that he will not leave for free. If he changed his mind, it is not my fault.”
      The PSG hierarchy remain angry at Mbappe in response to his contract stance.
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      As a result, the club are now reportedly looking to sell him to a team in the Premier League.
      United are said to be considering entering the race to sign Mbappe as they remain keen to sign a striker after backing away from a move for Harry Kane.
      Liverpool have also been linked with the 24-year-old, who’s heart is believed to be set on joining Real Madrid.
      However, PSG’s asking price has prevented any deal from being done so far. More

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      Reece James sends cheeky warning to Man Utd fans as he posts emotional farewell to Mason Mount in throwback Chelsea pics

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      REECE JAMES aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United fans during his emotional farewell post for Mason Mount.The Red Devils unveiled their new £60million man Mount, 24, on Wednesday morning as he officially departed Chelsea after 18 years at the club.
      Reece James and Mason Mount training with each other in their early daysCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames
      Mount, bottom, and James, fourth from right, with Declan Rice, far rightCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames
      Nearly all of that has been spent alongside Blues team-mate James, 23, who is just 11 months Mount’s junior.
      The pair have also enjoyed each other’s company at international level for England.
      But it was from their time as Chelsea youngsters that James shared some old snaps following Mount’s exit.
      He posted one picture of them as young boys – alongside Declan Rice.
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      And James added another image of him and Mount a little older as they battled for the ball in training.
      He then wrote a lengthy caption – which included a cheeky dig at United supporters as James claimed Mount will “always be blue at heart”.
      Posting on Instagram, the Chelsea right-back said: “Ma brother man. Where do I start?
      “I’ve know you since 6 years old, we grew together and took similar paths in breaking into the first team. Something that seemed virtually impossible. I’m proud to say I done it alongside you.
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      The pair have known each other for nearly 20 yearsCredit: Getty
      “I’ve seen you as a little boy and watched you grow into the man and player you are today, you’ve done yourself and your family proud.
      “We’ve had some of the best days of our career together that’ll stick with me forever.

      “It’s sad to say goodbye. I wish you nothing but happiness, good health and the best of luck on your new adventure!
      “You’ll always be blue at heart! 💙.”
      James and Mount won the Champions League as part of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side two years ago.
      But they now go their separate ways at club level as Mount links up with Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
      Speaking about making the switch, Mount said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
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      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
      Mount and James won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Ten Hag saw Mason Mount DOMINATE Dutch football aged just 18 and clips could give clue to £60m transfer’s Man Utd role

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      ERIK TEN HAG got his first glimpse at Mason Mount long before he took charge of Manchester United.The England international became the Red Devils’ first signing of what is expected to be a busy summer for United on Wednesday.
      United boss Erik ten Hag was impressed by Mount’s displays against his troops while he was at ChelseaCredit: GETTY
      Ten Hag got his first glimpse at Mount while the midfielder was on loan at Vitesse Arnhem in the 2017-18 seasonCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag was impressed by what he saw of the 24-year-old in United’s domestic clashes with Chelsea last season.
      But the United gaffer’s first impression of Mount were formed when he was in charge of Dutch giants Ajax.
      Ten Hag got his first glimpse of Mount’s capabilities six years ago when the United newboy was on loan with Vitesse Arnhem.
      Mount played the full 90 minutes in Vittesse’s 3-2 win over the Eredivisie giants – who they did the double over in the 2017-18 season – in April 2018 and turned in an impressive performance.
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      Mount’s season at Vittesse was a resounding success, with the attacking midfielder scoring 19 goals and providing ten assists in 39 appearances.
      United secured Mount’s services from Chelsea for a fee of £60million.

      The forward said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up.
      “But Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
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      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining.
      “And I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it.
      I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.” More