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      Everton identify Jordan Pickford replacement with cut price transfer clause as Man Utd opt to replace De Gea

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      EVERTON are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace keeper Sam Johnstone – as they fear losing Jordan Pickford to Manchester United.Erik ten Hag is ready to make a move for Pickford to replace outgoing No 1 David De Gea.
      Pickford has emerged as a priority for Ten Hag this summerCredit: Rex
      De Gea is United’s top earner on £375,000-a-week and it is unlikely the club will renew the Spaniard’s contract unless it is on reduced terms.
      The club have looked at a number of options prior to identifying Pickford as a priority transfer, including Inter Milan’s Andre Onana and Porto’s Diogo Costa.
      If United were to sign Pickford, Everton would attempt to land Johnstone, 30, who was on the bench for England in Monday night’s 7-0 thrashing of North Macedonia.
      Preston-born Johnstone, who has three England caps and was in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad, joined the Eagles in a free transfer from West Brom last summer.
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      The Manchester United youth product worked his way into the first team after Roy Hodgson’s arrival as boss, playing the last nine Prem games.
      Johnstone, who has three years left on his Selhurst Park deal, is understood to have a £10m release clause which Everton could move to activate if Pickford does leave.
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      And while the keeper is settled in London, his family ties with the north west would make a move to Merseyside easier.
      United are looking to strengthen in a number of key positions this summer.
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      A new goalkeeper, striker and central midfielder are all priorities ahead of Ten Hag’s second season at the club.
      United had hoped to sign Harry Kane this summer but Daniel Levy is unwilling to sell his star man to another English club. More

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      Inside the VERY glamorous life of Premier League’s hottest WAG who is building ‘Instagram empire’ with sizzling snaps

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      FOR years the likes of Victoria Beckham and Coleen Rooney ruled the roost as the ultimate footballer WAGs. But a fresh crop of glamorous wives and girlfriends are now emerging to steal their limelight.
      Maja was crowned hottest WAG in a survey by BettingSites.co.ukCredit: Refer to Caption
      She is the wife of Manchester United defender Victor LindelöfCredit: Getty
      Leading the pack is Maja Nilsson Lindelöf, who’s married to Manchester United defender Victor Lindelöf and was crowned the Premier League’s hottest WAG in a recent survey.
      The entrepreneurial Swedish beauty, 29, is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier, and writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
      She’s also teamed up with Victor to become a human rights ambassador for UNICEF, using their platform to highlight the work being done to protect children around the world.
      Influencer Maja is hot property on Instagram, with nearly 250K followers and each post totting up thousands of likes.
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      She regularly shares glam shots of exotic holidays in places like Provence and Greece, as well as sweet snaps of her husband and their two children.
      Brand and culture expert Nick Ede reckons Maja has the potential to become the most sought-after WAG in the world – and rake in thousands in the process.
      He tells The Sun: “Maja is stunning, stylish, sophisticated, and compassionate.
      “She stands out as she is a savvy businesswoman who has used her modelling experience and popularity to make her mark as both an influencer and charity ambassador.
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      Nick Ede believes she could be well on her way to become the ultimate WAG
      Maja thrills her 250k followers on Instagram with sexy snapsCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Maja often shares sizzling snaps of herself on holidayCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      “She embodies a new breed of WAG who doesn’t rely on their famous husband and has carved a successful career on her own.”
      According to Inzpire’s influencer earning calculator, Maja is already able to rake in between £1,330 and £1,664 per post on Instagram.
      Nick says: ” She’s doing all the right things by creating beautifully shot content and building a strong following.
      “With beauty and lifestyle, she can really start to develop her own brand to create a ready-to-wear collection and develop a beauty lifestyle range.
      Maja embodies a new breed of WAG who doesn’t rely on their famous husband and has carved a successful career on her ownNick Ede, branding expert
      “As a mother she can also maximise on the fact that parenting, childrenswear and lifestyle is huge and she could follow in the successful footsteps of Emma Bunton and her brand Kit and Kin.”
      Nick believes Maja can take her influencer status a step further by securing lucrative endorsement deals with international brands.
      He says: “She already has her own fashion brand but I can see other brands partnering with her in the fashion and beauty arenas.
      “She has worked mainly with Swedish brands but I can see the big players like L’Oreal, Charlotte Tilbury and perhaps even Victoria Beckham Beauty using her as a model and brand ambassador.
      “Fashion brands like Good American or Skims would surely jump at the chance to have her model for them.”
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      Maja is incredibly business savvy and has her own fashion brandCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      She is also a charity ambassador and has paired with UNICEFCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      She is also known for expressing her opinions, unlike many other WAGsCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja is no wallflower and isn’t afraid to speak her mind – a quality Nick thinks will help her go far.
      She went so far as criticising her husband’s team, just like Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancee Georgina Rodriguez has done in the past.
      In 2017 Maja slammed the eye-watering cost Manchester United players must cough up to hire a private box for their friends and family on match days – said to be between £24,000 and £81,600 a season.
      On the podcast Life on the Stand, she said: “The players have the option to rent a box and I’m not even going to tell you for how much but a disgusting amount of money.
      “And if you don’t buy one you’re considered to be a loser. But having a box is wonderful because you have your own waiter.”
      That same year the couple auctioned off their private box for charity, with all proceeds going to a children’s charity in Sweden.
      Maja is a great believer in female empowerment and family, so it’s important to her to stand up for what she believes inNick Ede
      Nick says he believes Maja will be “applauded” for speaking out, adding: “She’s got a voice and is using it.
      “She is a great believer in female empowerment and family, so it’s important to her to stand up for what she believes in.”
      Nick believes it’s only a matter of time before Maja becomes a “major player” in the fashion and beauty world.
      “I think Georgina Rodríguez is in an incredibly unique position, but I can see Maja up there, rivalling the likes of Victoria Beckham even,” he says.
      “I think she can start to engage more followers in the UK. Perhaps speak on her reels and give more of a glimpse into her lifestyle.
      “Perhaps too she needs to get a cover interview in a glossy magazine. But for now, she’s doing all the right things.”
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      The couple are said to have met during a festival in their home countryCredit: Instagram @victorlindelof
      They wed in 2018 in a lavish ceremony in SwedenCredit: Instagram @majaenilsson
      The couple have two kids, born in 2019 and 2021 respectivelyCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Although little is known about Maja’s upbringing, we know she was born in Sweden and studied a marketing degree at university.
      According to Soccer Souls, she met future husband Victor, 28, back in 2013, during the early stages of his career at an annual festival held in their home country.
      She reportedly sent him a message on Facebook after their initial meeting and agreed to go on a date.
      Maja has been extremely supportive of Victor’s career and has been by his side during his transfer from Benifica to United.
      The defender is said to have popped the question during a romantic holiday to the Maldives. They married one year later in a lavish ceremony in Sweden.
      In March 2019 the couple announced the birth of their first child, and the second arrived in October 2021.
      In January last year the family experienced a frightening encounter when their home was broken into while Victor was away playing a match against Brentford.

      Maja and their children were home at the time. She released a statement saying: “I was home alone with both the kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.
      “We are okay under the circumstances but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both me and my little kids.” 
      Maja is often praised for her down-to-earth demeanour on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      She has supported Victor throughout the highs and lows of his careerCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star explains why club should NOT sign Mbappe as he warns Ten Hag may regret missing out on Kane transfer

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      LOUIS SAHA believes Manchester United should not sign Kylian Mbappe this summer.The former United striker also feels his old club will regret missing out on England star Harry Kane.
      Louis Saha has explained why Manchester United should not sign Kylian MbappeCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag will regret not signing Harry Kane, according to Louis SahaCredit: Getty
      United have been strongly linked with both forwards this summer, with their futures at Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur uncertain.
      However, it is unclear who will end up joining Erik ten Hag’s side before the transfer window closes.
      Saha has given his verdict on Mbappe and Kane, though, telling Compare.bet that he believes the Frenchman would not be the right fit.
      He explained: “Both Neymar and Mbappe have a similar profile – they are superstars that come with a lot of distractions and situations the manager has to cope with.
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      “They come with big entourages and lots of press following them and they require lots of management.
      “This isn’t the best fit for Ten Hag’s Manchester United. It’s about strong discipline, consistency and putting the team first.
      “Neymar and Mbappe are two of the most talented players in the world, but a move to United would require them to adapt and follow the team’s rules, rather than for those superstars to impose their own style.”
      PSG are thought to be open to selling Mbappe this summer, who has confirmed he will not be extending his deal beyond next year.
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      Louis Saha has assessed Manchester United’s striker targetsCredit: Getty
      United are one of a number of clubs to have since been linked and could table a potential swap deal once their takeover is completed.
      As for Kane, Saha has warned Ten Hag that he will regret not signing England’s record goalscorer.
      He added: “Any player other than Harry Kane is going to be a gamble, and I think United will regret it if they don’t go in for Kane.
      “Look, if you can find another Haaland — someone who can come in and score 50 goals in their first season — then go for it, but I doubt they’ll find someone like that.

      “Kane is the only player who won’t need time to adapt and will be ready to perform and score goals immediately.”
      United had been lauded as Kane’s only choice if he was to leave Spurs this summer, but the club’s interest is thought to have cooled.
      Fearing Spurs will not sell to a Premier League rival, the Red Devils are instead pushing to sign Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund ahead of next season. More

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      Man Utd fans blast ‘we are a joke’ as club faces whopping £28m loss on forgotten star by asking for tiny transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly prepared to sell Eric Bailly for as little as £2million this summer.Several players are expected to leave Old Trafford before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off, with Erik ten Hag plotting a complete squad overhaul.
      Bailly could leave Man Utd for just £2m this summerCredit: Getty
      The likes of Anthony Elanga, Donny van de Beek, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles and Harry Maguire have all been transfer listed, along with out-of-favour defender Bailly.
      And according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the 29-year-old Ivory Coast international could be sold for just £2m.
      Bailly signed for United in a £30m transfer from Villarreal in 2016.
      That means the Red Devils will accept a £28m loss in order to sell him this summer.
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      Real Betis are understood to be interested in signing him as a replacement for Victor Ruiz, who will leave the Benito Villamarin Stadium when his contract expires at the end of this month.
      The club’s new sporting director, Ramon Planes, is a known admirer of the defender and has been monitoring his career since he graduated from Espanyol’s academy.
      Bailly spent this season on loan at Marseille, but he was limited to just 23 appearances across all competitions.
      The Ligue 1 side had no intention of triggering his £6m option to buy, so the Red Devils have put the defender on the market for even less.
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      And Man Utd fans are not happy about it.
      One person tweeted: “We are so bad at selling.”
      Another complained: “2m? We are a joke.”
      A third wrote: “We are the worst at selling players.”
      While a fourth joked: “That’s £1 for every hour he was injured at United.”
      Bailly made 113 appearances for Man Utd during his six-year stint at Old Trafford.
      Since joining the club, his career has been hindered by several injury issues. More

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      Harry Maguire has name sung by fans as he plays in what could be his Old Trafford farewell amid Man Utd transfer talks

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      HARRY MAGUIRE will have enjoyed this.A start at Old Trafford and his name sung by the supporters.
      Harry Maguire was solid as usual for England, with fans responding positively at the ground where he could be exiting at club levelCredit: Getty
      Maguire acknowledges supporters after the Three Lions’ 7-0 rompCredit: Getty
      That is not usual. After all only 11 times last season was he on the team-sheet here in all competitions.
      Supporters have long since seen a future with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as Manchester United’s new centre-back pairing.
      Even Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw, when they play a three, have knocked him down the order.
      To say it has been tough is an understatement.
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      The way he has handled himself through it all is an object lesson to younger players. To be fair it’s one to older ones too. Compare his behaviour to Cristiano Ronaldo’s . . . 
      Yet club captain Maguire has unfairly ended up as a byword for United’s travails and manager Erik ten Hag clearly doesn’t want him.
      So this could well have been his farewell to Old Trafford as England thrashed North Macedonia 7-0.
      How quickly it is forgotten what an improvement he brought to the United defence after his £85million switch from Leicester in 2019.
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      He will admit that his form in the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer/Ralf Rangnick season of 2021-22 was not his best, neither was anybody else’s.
      But when you wear the United shirt the scrutiny is intense.
      He needs to go for his own good. As England boss Gareth Southgate accepted himself, this situation can’t go on of barely playing for club and turning out for his country.
      But it is for the Three Lions when he can rarely be questioned as the 30-year-old has earned 56 caps.
      Only briefly has there been a wobble when the boos from United fans spilled over to those who watched England on a night to forget for him in a 3-3 draw against Germany in September of last year.
      He was a stalwart in the march to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
      He was named in the team of the tournament as England reached the finals of the previous Euros and was arguably their best defender at the last World Cup.
      His team-mates appreciate him and he was part of a defence that didn’t allow a shot on target in the past two qualifiers as Malta also drew a blank on Friday night.
      In contrast to his England status, Maguire ‘s Man Utd future is uncertainCredit: PA
      His early challenge on Stefan Ashkovski as the visitors threatened brought congratulations from both John Stones and Jordan Pickford.
      There is still a great player in there  and with the Red Devils ready to accept in the region of £30m he will improve any number of  Premier League defences.
      It was almost painful to speak with him after this year’s Carabao Cup final win when he came on for a handful of minutes at the end and then shared trophy-lifting duties with Bruno Fernandes.
       He talked about how proud he was to be part of a squad winning United’s first trophy in six years.
      He spoke eloquently about his own battle to get back in the team.The FA Cup final did not even offer him those few minutes, the battle is now lost.

      He will be back at Wembley with England but he won’t be back at Old Trafford as a United player.
      The next team to take him on might just benefit from that. More

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      Proud Man Utd fans say ‘he’s got that dawg in him’ as Alejandro Garnacho flies in with revenge lunge in Argentina clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans hailed Alejandro Garnacho’s tenacity after his crunching challenge on international duty reminded them of a club legend.The Red Devils winger came off the bench in the second half of Argentina’s 2-0 win over Indonesia on Monday, taking to the pitch for the final half-hour of the friendly.

      Alejandro Garnacho was involved in a tasty challenge with Asnawi Mangkualam during Argentina’s friendly with IndonesiaCredit: AP
      Garnacho got his own back on the defender, much to the delight of Manchester United fans
      And he couldn’t resist sticking a foot in on Indonesia’s Asnawi Mangkualam after being brought down by the defender.
      Garnacho slid in with a high foot as Mangkualam cleared the ball away and took out the Jeonnam Dragons ace.
      Despite the reckless nature of the challenge, the 18-year-old somehow managed to avoid a booking.
      United fans were quick to react to the clip of Garnacho’s tasty tackle, with one saying: “That’s what you call fighting spirit from Garnacho.”
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      Another said: “Wazza would be proud.”
      And another said: “Rooney would be proud.”
      One remarked: “This reminds me of Rooney.”
      Another chimed in: “He got that dawwwg in him.”
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      One of the Old Trafford faithful said: “He’s got that little bit of the devil in him that you need to make it at the very top.”
      Garnacho was one of the shining lights in what was a stellar debut season for United manager Erik ten Hag.
      And former Red Devil and Argentina international Juan Sebastian Veron recently revealed that countryman Javier Mascherano believes the teenager has all the makings of a future superstar.
      He told Gambling Zone: “I spoke to Javier Mascherano and he fully expects him [Garnacho] to become a star.
      Alejandro Garnacho bagged six goals and six assists for Manchester United last seasonCredit: GETTY
      “Playing for Manchester United at that age is not easy, but I think he has to have patience.
      “He needs to work really hard because he has the chance to become a regular player for a really big team.
      “I really trust Mascherano’s words, so for him to say he is the best young talent in Argentina is a really big compliment.
      “But it just shows his undoubted quality and he is someone who I am sure has a big future.” More

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      Man Utd dealt huge transfer blow as Kim Min-jae ‘agrees Bayern Munich contract’ and Ten Hag moves onto two other targets

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Napoli and South Korea centre-back Kim Min Jae.Kim was instrumental in helping Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990, making 45 appearances at the heart of their defence.
      Napoli star Kim Min Jae looks to be Bayern-boundCredit: Getty
      He has been one of Erik Ten Hag’s top targets since the beginning of the window but United are in serious risk of missing out on the defender according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The defender has a £42.6million release clause in his Napoli contract, with Napoli being unable to stop him from leaving if this is activated.
      Romano reports that while United were in advanced talks to sign Kim, they never confirmed to Napoli that they would pay his release clause.
      That opened the door for Bayern Munich who have agreed a five-year deal with the defender.
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      He is likely to join the German giants when the clause becomes active on July 1st.
      Romano tweeted: “The agreement between Bayern and Kim Min-Jae is at final stages, details to be sorted on a five-year-deal.
      “He’s prepared to accept, not signed yet,
      “The release clause will become valid on July 1 – unless other clubs send new bigger salary proposal next week, Kim will join Bayern.”
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      While United could yet submit a better proposal than Bayern, Romano said in a later tweet that the club have already begun looking at alternatives.
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      United will look at Monaco defender Axel Disasi and Nice centre-back Jean Clair Todibo.
      Both are adept with the ball at their feet and would be a valuable part of Ten Hag’s attempt to implement a more posessional style of play in his second season.
      Disasi, 25, is a highly rated French international who was included in his country’s World Cup squad.
      So far he has made four appearances for the national side.
      The defender has made 129 appearances for Monaco since joining from Reims in 2020.
      Todibo, 23, represents a younger alternative.
      He has had a varied career despite his age, having joined Barcelona as a youngster in 2019.

      Following loans to Schalke and Benfica, he signed for Nice in 2021 and has made 103 appearances for the club.
      Todibo has said that as a youngster he idolised Andrea Pirlo, which goes some way to explaining his slick passing style despite being a defender. More

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      Man Utd step up bid for £86m target with Anthony Martial or ‘incredible’ attacker to be offered in swap transfer

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      ERIK TEN HAG will let striker Anthony Martial leave the club in order to fund a move for Atalanta target Rasmus Hojlund.According to Football365, Ten Hag is “willing” to offer the French forward to Atalanta in a swap deal for the highly rated Danish 20-year-old.
      Signing a striker is Erik Ten Hag’s priority this summerCredit: Rex
      Hojlund has made an impressive start to his international careerCredit: Getty
      Martial could be used as a makeweight for HojlundCredit: Getty
      The news comes after Atalanta bosses met last week to discuss the sale of Hojlund and decided they would demand a record fee for the striker.
      Their previous record sale was Cristian Romero to Tottenham in a £42.5million deal – and they will demand £86m for the Danish international.
      The news came as a blow for United, who were hoping to land the striker as a cheaper alternative to Tottenham’s Harry Kane for around £50m.
      A new striker remains the top priority for Erik Ten Hag with the Manchester club also looking to sign a new central-midfielder and goalkeeper.
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      The need for a number of players in key positions has seen United try to come up with creative solutions when signing players and offering Martial is an example of that.
      United are also willing to offer winger Amad Diallo on loan to Atalanta as part of any deal for Hojlund.
      United signed Diallo, 20, for £19m from Atalanta in 2020 and he is coming off the back of a superb loan spell at Sunderland.
      The Ivory Coast international scored 14 and assisted four times in his 42 appearances for the Black Cats.
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      His time in the North-East was described as “incredible” by Sunderland midfielder Luke O’Nien.
      Hojlund is fresh off the back of a breakout season at Atalanta that saw him score 11 and assist six times in his debut season.
      He scored a hat-trick on his Denmark debut against Finland in March before adding a brace in his second game against Kazakhstan.
      Hojlund shares the same agent as Erik Ten Hag and there were reports that the two had shared a video call about the prospect of the striker joining United.
      While Hojlund denied claims of a call taking place while on international duty, he was not coy on his interest in joining United.
      He told Danish outlet Berlingske via Football 365: “There has been no video call.
      “I can’t say anything about that.
      “It’s a huge club, so I must have done something right if it says they want me.
      “My goal is to reach the top shelf, and you can say that Manchester United is. So it will be huge.” More