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      Man Utd must make decision to make decision on Mason Greenwood and they risk ‘chaos’ if they get it wrong, expert says

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      MANCHESTER United has been urged to make a decision on Mason Greenwood – and they could risk ‘chaos’ if they get it wrong.The 21-year-old striker’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in February.
      Mason Greenwood’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in FebruaryCredit: AFP
      With United’s season over after their 2-1 loss to Man City in the FA Cup final, the Red Devils’ attention now turns to next season.
      The Old Trafford outfit will have big decisions to make on the future of players such as Harry Maguire and David de Gea this summer.
      “The huge one?” Martin Samuel wrote in his column at the Times. “Well, that shapes the club United are to be. It concerns morals and ethics, but also future strategy and direction.
      “It is the call they must make on Mason Greenwood.  Get this wrong — in either direction — and chaos ensues.
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      “There is a suspicion that United’s present owners want to stall and leave the Greenwood decision to their successors, or even that they secretly hope interest from a club such as Juventus will make him another club’s problem.”
      Samuel also claimed that if United were to consult the club’s stakeholders, or even their sponsors and commercial partners, then they would open a ‘Pandora’s box’.
      The columnist said it would ‘set a precedent’ if the club’s policy was ‘dictated by friends of the marketing department’.
      Greenwood has not played in 16 months after the Red Devils launched their own investigation earlier this year.
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      He was arrested in January 2022 after a woman alleged physical and sexual abuse on social media.
      But the CPS withdrew the case after his alleged victim and a dozen more witnesses refused to co-operate.
      SunSport exclusively revealed in April that Greenwood has told pals he will never play for United again.
      It also emerged that Juventus are ready to offer Greenwood a fresh start in Italy alongside former teammate Paul Pogba.
      Greenwood, who hit 36 goals in 130 games for United, still has two years left on his £75,000-a-week contract. More

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      Damning stats show Man Utd should NOT sign Mason Mount as Chelsea ace compared to current crop amid £50m transfer saga

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      MANCHESTER UNITED appear determined to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount in the summer transfer window. Mount’s deal at Stamford Bridge runs out next year and talks with the Blues regarding a contract extension have fallen through.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on Chelsea star Mason MountCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen are outperforming Mount
      Reports suggested the versatile midfielder has agreed personal terms with United, who are now willing to splash £50million to price him away from west London.
      However, stat show that the Red Devils might already be sorted in the middle of the park.
      Findings from Opta show two of Erik ten Hag’s most prolific attacking midfielders Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have largely outperformed the England international in key areas.
      Fernandes and Eriksen have amassed 0.37 and 0.22 goals per 90 minutes respectively compared to Mount’s 0.25, which barely beats the Denmark international’s return.
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      However, the ex-Tottenham star outperforms the Chelsea ace in almost all other categories alongside the United vice-captain.
      The Red Devils’ pair have registered 0.31 and 0.28 assists per 90 minutes compared to Mount’s 0.2.
      Eiksen and Fernandes count 0.99 and 1.12 shots on target, whereas the Chelsea ace has a return of 0.86.
      The United pair have also produced more successful tackles with 0.93 and 0.94 – Mount, on the other hand, counts 0.8.
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      Mount is also behind on passes as his return of 43.82 is eclipsed by Eriksen’s 57.61 and Fernandes’ 55.71.
      The United stars also stand out on successful passes with the Dane registering a total of 47.05 with the Portuguese star on 43.36, while Mount is on 37.28.
      Eriksen and Fernandes have registered 78.04 and 75.45 touches compared to the ex-Derby ace’s 64.72.
      Mount only surpasses his probable team-mates on tackles having completed 1.71 per 90 mins compared to Eriksen and Fernandes’ 1.32 and 1.69 respectively.
      However, those stats cover all three players’ all-time Premier League career in total.
      And given Chelsea’s horror season that saw them finishing 12th, it would be no surprise if Mount’s stats were worse.
      Chelsea’s Mount has only outperformed Manchester United’s Eriksen on goalsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United star Fernandes has bested Mount in almost all major categoriesCredit: Rex More

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      Arsenal in huge Declan Rice transfer boost as Man Utd boss Ten Hag ‘turns to other priorities’

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      ARSENAL have allegedly received a huge Declan Rice transfer boost.The West Ham captain, 24, looks set to depart the London Stadium this summer.
      Arsenal appear to be in pole position to sign Declan Rice from West HamCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Hammers are demanding at least £100million for their academy graduate, despite his current contract expiring in 2024.
      And manager David Moyes recently admitted that there is a good chance” his influential skipper could leave the club at the end of this season – with James Ward-Prowse lined up as a possible replacement.
      Arsenal and Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Rice, with the Emirates side once the favourites to land him in a club-record transfer.
      Bayern were also weighing up a move for the Hammers ace and we reported last week how the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions were preparing to step-up their pursuit of the England midfielder.
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      However, it then emerged that Rice had snubbed a move to Germany and now The Athletic have claimed that Arsenal are leading the chase.
      United have been tracking the midfielder long-term and are still “keeping abreast of Rice’s situation going into the summer”.
      But they also claim that “the fee being quoted and manager Erik ten Hag’s priorities lying elsewhere mean a turnaround is required for a formal approach from Old Trafford” to West Ham.
      Rice is currently preparing for what is expected to be his last match for the Hammers in Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
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      Meanwhile, Ten Hag looks to be closing in on landing Mason Mount to bolster his midfield.
      The academy graduate looks set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer after reportedly agreeing terms with Man United
      The Red Devils will have to pay £70million plus add-ons if they want to sign Mount.
      Chelsea are prepared to let the England star run down the final year of his contract rather than sell him for a price below their current valuation.
      There have been talks between the two clubs after United agreed personal terms with Mount.
      But Chelsea are digging in amid interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and other clubs. More

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      Rangers cleared to sign forgotten Man Utd player after Crystal Palace rule themselves out of running

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      RANGERS are clear to sign former England keeper Jack Butland after Crystal Palace passed on the chance to extend his contract.The Eagles had the option of triggering a new one-year deal with Butland — who has been on loan with Manchester United — but decided against it.
      Jack Butland is edging closer to a Rangers moveCredit: Getty
      Palace already have two top keepers in Sam Johnstone and Vicente Guaita, making that department well covered and also expensive to run.
      Rangers have been keen on Butland, 30, for a year but only pressed on with a deal in recent weeks.
      Their initial interest faded when Allan McGregor returned to their plans.
      But his belated exit left them in need of an experienced replacement.
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      The former Stoke shot-stopper failed to make any appearances at Palace or United this season.
      Butland made nine league appearances for Palace in the league last season.
      He reportedly held talks over a move to Scotland on Tuesday night – the same day Gers confirmed the capture of Dujon Sterling.
      Last month we revealed how Man Utd were prepared to DOUBLE the wages offered by the Ibrox side in order to keep him at Old Trafford.
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      Butland has been capped nine times by England.
      Overall he has made 87 appearances in the Premier League, while making a further 161 in the Championship.
      Butland joined Man Utd on loan in January but hasn’t made an appearanceCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans convinced they know first summer transfer as top target is spotted at Wembley for FA Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced they know who their first summer transfer will be.That’s after top target Jurrien Timber was spotted at the FA Cup final.
      Man Utd fans are convinced Erik ten Hag still wants to sign Jurrien TimberCredit: Getty
      👀 Here’s former Ten Hag player Jurrien Timber at Wembley today in attendance for Man United vs Man City FA Cup final.Ajax rejeacted multiple approaches by Manchester United for Timber deal last summer — current contract expires in 2025.📸 @FAFiltvedt pic.twitter.com/dWueVceaSk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 3, 2023

      United tried and failed to sign Timber from Ajax last summerCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils lost 2-1 to rivals Man City as Ilkay Gundogan netted two volleys at Wembley.
      But United supporters did have something to smile about when Timber was spotted making his way to the home of English football.
      Fabrizio Romano shared a photo of the Dutch defender walking with a group among fans of both sides.
      Timber, 21, was the subject of multiple bids from United last summer following Erik ten Hag’s move to Old Trafford.
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      The tactician succeed in bringing Lisandro Martinez and Antony with him.
      But Ajax refused to budge on Timber after he refused to push for an exit.
      However, United are still thought to be keen after qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
      And fans reckon Timber’s presence at the FA Cup final was almost as good as confirmation that he’s a top United target.
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      One said: “He is moving to United, sources told me.”
      Another declared: “He wants that United move.”
      One noted: “Any chance United will make a proposal?”
      Another declared: “We need Timber in United.” More

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      Fans baffled by FA Cup final national anthem singer’s ‘BDSM costume’ before Man City’s clash vs Man Utd

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      FANS were left baffled by national anthem singer Jasmine Faulkner’s “BDSM costume” before Manchester United played City. The English-Iranian soprano singer was on duty before the Manchester derby at Wembley.
      Jasmine Faulkner sings the national anthemCredit: Getty
      And her choice of latex outfit had supporters all saying the same thing.
      One said: “Why is the national anthem singer wearing a BDSM costume?”
      Another added: “That national anthem singer is dressed like the tin man isn’t she.”
      One tweeted: “Nice fetish wear on the National anthem singer.”
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      Another posted: “Why has the national anthem singer got 1/4 of a gimp suit on her arms?”
      Faulkner’s music includes classical backgrounds mixed with a cinematic and electronic sound.
      She attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and graduated in 2017.
      And Faulkner joined an all-girl quartet known as Ida in 2019.
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      The Brit-nominated band appeared on ITV’s talent show Walk the Line which featured judges Gary Barlow, Dawn French, Craig David and Alesha Dixon.
      Faulkner left the group and became a soloist performing across the world and she performed at Windsor Castle and at West End Live.

      The performer was also seen live on BBC2 when she sang the USA and British national anthems at the Rugby Autumn International Series.
      But in her biggest gig to date, she blared out God Save The King before City and United did battle for the cup.
      Jasmine Faulkner performs the national anthem from WembleyCredit: Reuters More

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      Ancelotti ‘tells Real Madrid bosses to sign Harry Kane in transfer showdown talks’ as he breaks silence on Tottenham ace

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      REAL MADRID manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged club bosses to sign Tottenham superstar Harry Kane in the summer, reports suggest.Kane is running the last 12 months of his deal with Spurs and a bidding war looks set to take place for his signature ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
      Tottenham superstar Harry Kane has been linked with a move away this summerCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked club chiefs to sign KaneCredit: Rex
      According to The Athletic, Real are among the clubs keeping tabs in the star striker after Ancelotti declared his interest during transfer showdown talks with the club’s hierarchy.
      The Italian tactician met with president Florentino Perez and general manager Jose Angel Sanchez on Thursday at Los Blancos’ Valdebebas training ground.
      That is when the ex-Chelsea boss asked for the England captain to reinforce his attack ahead of next season.
      The former Everton manager will need a new centre-forward if Karim Benzema ends his legendary 14-year stint at Santiago Bernabeu amid ongoing reports linking him with Al-Ittihad.
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      Ancelotti remained coy, though, when addressing links with Kane recently.
      The 63-year-old head coach described the forward as a “top player” but insisted he wouldn’t discuss the topic further out of “respect” for Tottenham.
      Ancelotti said: “Harry Kane is a top player but we have to respect Tottenham, he’s a Tottenham player.
      “I can guarantee to you that Real Madrid will have a competitive team again next season”.
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      Manchester United are also in the running for Kane’s signature amid their desperate search for a top centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The 29-year-old doesn’t appear keen to go abroad as he is only 48 goals away from surpassing Alan Shearer’s legendary Premier League record of 260.
      Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, though, is not keen to sell his star player to a direct rival. More

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      Mason Mount ‘rejected STAGGERING Chelsea offer’ before agreeing terms with Man Utd over transfer

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      MASON MOUNT reportedly rejected contract offers of up to £200,000 A WEEK to stay at Chelsea.Despite the club’s best attempts to renew his deal, the midfielder looks set to leave the Blues this summer.
      Mason Mount reportedly rejected a massive contract offer from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mount, 24, has been at the club since academy level and currently earns a weekly wage of £75,000.
      His current contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of next season.
      And Manchester United have already agreed personal terms that would see him move to Old Trafford, according to The Guardian.
      The report claims the England international had hoped for more and relations with the club’s hierarchy have become strained.
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      The club and new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, are believed to have insisted that they wanted to keep hold of the midfielder.
      However, Man Utd are now looking to seal a deal that would complete the move for Mount.
      Boss Erik ten Hag is thought to be a fan of Mount’s pressing game and is keen to add more athleticism to his midfield options.
      Chelsea are looking to sell multiple stars this summer to make up for the £600million outlay on players over the last year.
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      An exit for Mount would relieve potential FFP issues the club could face with the Blues holding out for £70m plus add-ons.
      Although due to his contract running down, the Red Devils are hoping to pay between £50m and £60m and have made contact with the London club.
      If a deal cannot be agreed with United or another of Mount’s suitors, the Blues would look to get one last season out of him and try to persuade him to stay for longer in the meantime.
      Mount looked emotional at the end of Chelsea’s final match of the season last month as he waved goodbye to supporters. More