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      Man Utd expect to seal £60m Hojlund transfer in days but will have to break budget and step up efforts to flog deadwood

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are convinced they will have striker Rasmus Hojlund in time for their season opener against Wolves.Talks have progressed this week and a £60million deal for the 20-year-old Danish striker at Serie A side Atalanta is close to being agreed.
      Rasmus Hojlund has been a top target for Man United this summerCredit: Getty
      United still face competition for Hojlund’s signature with reports that PSG have launched a £42.6million bid for the striker.
      They have already bought Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana leaving them with £13million left of the £120million they were able to spend due to FFP rules.
      But as long as they can offset that with sales this summer and in the New Year market they will be ok.
      A number of current players have been linked with an exit.
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      Midfield duo Fred and Scott McTominay are among those who could easily be sold to raise funds.
      Former captain Harry Maguire continues to be linked with a departure after being stripped of the armband.
      Eric Bailly, Anthony Martial and Donny van der Beek’s futures are also uncertain.
      The Red Devils are desperate for a new frontman as the 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Houston proved.
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      Manager Erik ten Hag was asked if the game emphasised the need for that major move in the transfer market.
      Ten Hag said: “Absolutely, two things: the pressing can be better from the start and scoring goals and I think we need more players capable to be one-on-one, we had the situations, it was Rashford, Scott McTominay, Garnacho, you have to score.”
      It was a tough night for United 24 hours after their second team was beaten 3-1 by Wrexham.
      They also had Kobbie Mainoo injured early in the game and he left the NRG Stadium with his ankle in a protective boot.
      Midfielder Mainoo, 18, has impressed Ten Hag in training and started the pre-season win over Arsenal as well as this game.
      Ten Hag said: “Hopefully he is not too bad and chances will come.
      “I wanted to see what levels he could play against Arsenal, we were pleased with his performance, and I wanted to see if he could repeat that and set conclusions, now I have to wait for the diagnosis”
      Scott McTominay could be sold to raise fundsCredit: Getty
      Fred is expected to goCredit: Reuters
      Harry Maguire is being eyed by a number of clubsCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea leading Arsenal in race for £40m Ajax star Kudus but transfer could depend on Man Utd’s Hojlund move

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      CHELSEA are leading Arsenal in the race to sign £40million Ajax star Mohammed Kudus.However, any potential transfer could depend on Manchester United’s move for Rasmus Hojlund.
      Chelsea lead Arsenal in the race to sign Mohammed KudusCredit: Rex
      Kudus has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with both Brighton and United previously interested.
      Chelsea are the current favourites to sign him, though, according to The Independent.
      The report states that the Blues have presented a more convincing package than Arsenal.
      In addition, Chelsea believe they can price Arsenal out of any potential move as they are in a stronger position to agree both a transfer fee and wages.
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      Kudus is expected to be valued at around £40million by Ajax if he is to leave the club.
      Arsenal are keen on him as one of their midfield targets, alongside the arrival of a new right-back.
      However, the Gunners need to sell before buying following their early business.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea have already trimmed their squad down considerably and could sign two midfielders before the window closes.
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      As well as Kudus, Mauricio Pochettino is also chasing a deal for Moises Caicedo, with talks ongoing.
      Any deal for Kudus, who almost joined Everton last summer, could hinge on United’s business, though.
      The Red Devils have been linked with the Ghana international but are currently looking to sign Atalanta’s Hojlund.
      A bid has been launched for the Danish striker, but it is understood to be below the Italian side’s asking price.
      Failure to land Hojlund could see United come back in for Kudus, who can also play as a striker or on the right wing.
      Manchester United’s pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund could affect Mohammed Kudus’ futureCredit: Getty
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      Man Utd ‘send £51m first Rasmus Hojlund offer as Atalanta demand higher fee with PSG in transfer hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have launched a £51million opening offer for Rasmus Hojlund.However, Atalanta are holding out for a higher fee with PSG also in the hunt for the striker.
      Manchester United have launched an opening bid for Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, United have sent their first verbal proposal to Atalanta.
      The bid is said to be worth an initial £43million plus a further £8million in add-ons.
      However, the Italian side are reportedly holding out for at least £60million if they are to sell Hojlund this summer.
      PSG remain keen on a move and are in talks with the player’s representatives.
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      United have already agreed personal terms with Hojlund over a move to Manchester.
      Hojlund still has four years remaining on his contract in Italy, having only joined Atalanta from Sturm Graz last summer.
      The Danish striker scored 10 goals in 34 appearances for the club last term.
      He has also bagged six times in six caps for Denmark since making his debut last September.
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      United’s hopes of landing the 20-year-old have been boosted this week, though, after Atalanta agreed a deal to sign a replacement.
      El Bilal Toure is set to complete a move to the club after snubbing Everton in favour of the Serie A side. More

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      Fans say Moises Caicedo is ‘now worth £500MILLION’ after Man Utd name their price for Scott McTominay

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      FANS joked Moises Caicedo’s transfer value has soared to £500million – after Manchester United named their asking price for Scott McTominay.Brighton face a battle this summer to keep hold of their talismanic midfielder Caicedo.
      Brigton are desperate to hold out for £100m for Moises CaicedoCredit: Rex
      Scott McTominay could head to West Ham as Declan Rice’s replacementCredit: Getty
      The Ecuadorian star, 21, has been heavily linked with Chelsea – who have seen two bids rejected – while United are also interested.
      Brighton owner Tony Bloom is holding out for £100m for Caicedo.
      But reports that the Red Devils will not sell McTominay – another Premier League midfielder tipped for a transfer – for less than £40m has prompted Seagulls supporters to urge their club to revalue Caicedo.
      And one fan quipped the £40m price tag on McTominay’s head amid West Ham interest means Caicedo’s worth has skyrocketed.
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      They wrote on Twitter: ” Caicedo is now worth £500m @ChelseaFC.”
      Another said: “Chelsea fans this is why we’re asking for £100m for Caicedo xx”
      Others were baffled by the money United want for their academy graduate.
      One said: “£40m for Scott McTominay… worth £10m max.”
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      Another added: “£40m for an extremely limited midfielder is insane.”
      Chelsea’s second bid to Brighton for Caicedo was worth £70m.
      But the Blues were reportedly told it was “nowhere near enough” because the South Coast club reckon their No25 is similar in value to Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal for £105m.
      In addition, Brighton rejected a £70m bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
      The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
      He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
      Liverpool were also linked with Caicedo as a possible replacement should Fabinho leave but Stamford Bridge remains the youngster’s preferred destination and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea.
      The midfielder also let out a small smirk when asked if he was about to sign for the Blues during Brighton’s pre-season tour in America.
      However, boss Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Caicedo is going nowhere unless another club offers the right price – and could not resist a brutal dig at Chelsea.
      The Italian said: “It’s a clear situation at the moment. He stays with us until my owner changes his mind.
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      “I don’t know what can happen in the future, but if Moises leaves we have to find the right player because it’s difficult to replace a player as good as Moises.
      “We have to substitute him with a great player because this year we play in the Europa League, unlike Chelsea.” More

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      Man Utd star’s career is OVER after slap in the face from Erik ten Hag, says Dwight Yorke

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      HARRY MAGUIRE’S Manchester United career is over, according to Dwight Yorke.The former United forward has labelled Erik ten Hag’s decision to strip Maguire of the captaincy a “slap in the face”.
      Harry Maguire’s Manchester United career is over, according to Dwight YorkeCredit: Splash
      Maguire announced earlier this month that he was no longer the Red Devils’ skipper.
      He has since been replaced by Bruno Fernandes, who will wear the armband this coming season.
      Ten Hag has claimed that losing the captaincy will benefit Maguire, but Yorke disagrees.
      He told OLBG: “When captaincy is taken off of you, it probably means your time is up at the club.
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      “Harry Maguire is a high-profile player, to be stripped of the captaincy of your everyday team is a slap in the face.
      “It will diminish his ego and make him feel upset. I don’t see any comeback when that happens.
      “I’ve been in football long enough for that to mean that your time is up. Maguire doesn’t have the authority he once had, players see through that and will undermine him.
      “They won’t disrespect Maguire, don’t get me wrong, but players won’t see him in the same light when he was the main figure on and off the pitch.
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      “It’s one of those things that don’t usually happen, but when you’re that high-profile of a player, it can happen.”
      Maguire has been linked with a move away from United this summer as he looks for regular football.
      The 30-year-old is keen to play more frequently in a bid to cement his place in England’s squad for next year’s Euros.
      Erik ten Hag has stripped Harry Maguire of the Manchester United captaincyCredit: Getty
      Having made just 16 starts under Ten Hag last term, he is unlikely to be a key player this season.
      West Ham have been linked with a move for Maguire and have reportedly held talks over a potential transfer. More

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      Man Utd handed Hojlund boost with Atalanta on brink of signing replacement striker who was close to Premier League move

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a major transfer boost with Atalanta closing in on Rasmus Hojlund’s potential replacement.Hojlund poses as United’s top target to spearhead their attack this coming season but negotiations have hit a snag due to his release clause.
      Manchester United have received a major boost in their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      Atalanta are set to sign Almeria star and Everton target El Bilal Toure, who may replace HojlundCredit: Getty
      The Serie A outfit demand a whopping £86million to let the striker go but the Red Devils insist they won’t go over £60m.
      However, Atalanta appear to be preparing for life without the Denmark international as they are close to landing Almeria star El Bilal Toure.
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the two sides reached an agreement on Monday and Gian Piero Gasperini’s side wants to sign Toure by the end of the day.
      The Italians are set to splash a record €28m (£24m), plus €3m (£2.6m) in add-ons for the striker.
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      The deal will also include a 15 per cent sell-on clause to Almeria with their top scorer from last season signing a long-term contract in Bergamo.
      This poses as a major transfer blow for Everton, who held advanced talks with the 21-year-old over the weekend.
      United will be hoping that helps their bid to land Holjlund, who is very keen to move to Old Trafford and has agreed personal terms with the club.
      This comes after manager Erik ten Hag revealed the Manchester giants are “making progress” amid their search for a new centre-forward.
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      Ten Hag said: “We’re making progress but we know how it works and when we have him, we will tell you directly.
      “The only thing I can say is we’ll do everything in our power to get it done.
      “If it was up to me, yeah, as soon as possible, the earlier the better, because we have to integrate him in the team and the way we play.
      “In an ideal situation, he was already here. But you do not always get ideal situations as a manager and you have to deal with the situation.” More

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      Man Utd eye cut price international goalkeeper transfer to rival Onana with Henderson and Heaton set to go

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a £5million move for another goalkeeper despite Andre Onana’s recent arrival.Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is reportedly being considered by United as potential competition for Onana.
      Andre Onana and Dean Henderson training in New Jersey for United’s USA pre-season tourCredit: Getty
      According to the Daily Mail, Fenerbahce expect Bayindir to leave this summer.
      The Turkish club have been in talks with Croatia No1 Dominik Livakovic, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb, as replacement.
      Bayindir, 25, would only cost around £5million and would have to accept his role as back-up to Onana.
      The 6ft 6in keeper made his full debut for Turkey in 2021 and currently has five full international caps.
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      England international Dean Henderson is set to leave United and join Nottingham Forest.
      There are talks whether this is a permanent move or another loan spell with an obligation to buy this time.
      With Henderson likely to be heading out the door, that would leave 37-year old Tom Heaton as United’s No2.
      However Heaton has also been linked with a move to Luton Town with an opportunity to be their No1.
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      Luton are newly promoted to the Premier League for the first time since 1992 when it replaced the old first division.
      Heaton played the full 90 minutes in Man Utd’s 2-0 pre-season victory against Arsenal – making multiple impressive saves.
      When asked about his future at United, Heaton said: “It’s unsure at the minute, I’ve got to wait until I speak to the manager and see where we’re at.
      “I love it here. I have been part of this football club for a long time, but I can’t lie, I also love playing.
      “We will have a sit down and chat and see where we go.” More

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      Man Utd fans joke ‘bet Jonny Evans feels old’ as unknown squad sent to face Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans joked “bet Jonny Evans feels old” after the Northern Irishman was named in their youthful squad to face Wrexham tonight.Erik ten Hag’s side will take on the League Two new-boys in San Diego this evening without any of their senior first-team stars.
      Jonny Evans featured for Man United’s first team against LyonCredit: PA
      The match will provide an opportunity for the Red Devils’ youngsters to shine, with Evans there as an experienced head to help them out.
      Evans signed a short-term contract at United last week after impressing while training with Ten Hag’s side to gain fitness.
      The arrangement is seen as mutually beneficial, with the 35-year-old regaining match sharpness while providing invaluable guidance for United’s starlets.
      Evans is by far the oldest member of the Red Devils’ 15-man squad for tonight’s match.
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      The former Leicester defender is the only player over the age of 20 to be involved.
      After learning of United’s youthful travelling party, one fan joked: “Bet Jonny Evans feels old.”
      While a second tweeted: “I take that Jonny Evans is the captain for tomorrow early hours in morning.”
      A third fan joked: “Jonny Evans will be the baby sitter.”
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      Another added: “Jonny Evans must be feeling embarrassed somehow with our kids.”
      United’s initial 15-man squad features goalkeepers Elyh Harrison and Dermot Mee, as well as defenders Marc Jurado, Will Fish, Sonny Aljofree, Willy Kambwala, Logan Pye and Evans.
      Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Toby Collyer and Maxi Oyedele make up the midfield, with Shola Shoretire, Joe Hugill, Charlie McNeill and Mateo Mejia available in attack.
      While this 15-man squad has travelled to San Diego specifically for this match, a number of other young fringe players could temporarily leave United’s first team camp to take part in the Wrexham match.
      These could include Hannibal Mejbri, Alvaro Fernandez and Dan Gore.
      Evans featured as a half-time substitute in United’s 1-0 win over Lyon in Edinburgh last week.
      But he was not involved in their 2-0 triumph over Arsenal on Saturday, and won’t play against Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.
      Speaking about Evans, Ten Hag said: “I think he helped us, as you said, [with] younger players, but also for numbers here.
      “Not all the internationals were in and we had to manage the load from the players so that was really useful.
      “Jonny wants to stay fit, he still wants a career. Last week I think he played a very good game against Lyon and you could see how he was mentoring the younger players and I think he was pushing the younger players to a higher level and that can be really helpful.
      “So I’m happy we bring him in. He will be tomorrow in that game. So I’m happy he wants to do that and I think we help him as well.”
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      Evans first joined Man United as a teenager in 2004, before debuting in their first team squad two years later.
      He went on to make 198 appearances for the Red Devils, winning a trio of Premier League titles and the Champions League before leaving for West Brom in 2015.
      Evans trained with United’s first team last weekCredit: Getty
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