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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

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target ‘subject of HUGE bid to join Portugal pal Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United could miss out on signing Ruben Neves after he was reportedly the subject of a HUGE transfer offer from Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal, who finished third in the Saudi Pro League, have submitted a staggering £47million bid to sign Neves.
      Ruben Neves is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Neves is the subject of a huge bid from Al-HilalCredit: Getty
      The report from Relevo states Neves is expected to sign for the club as early as next week providing there are no further alterations to the plan.
      Neves’ current club Wolves are said to prefer a quick sale after drawn-out negotiations with Barcelona, though these talks have been more egged on by Jorge Mendes than the club itself.
      The report adds Al-Hilal’s “decisive” stance on negotiations have allowed talks to progress quickly.
      Neves is already said to be convinced by the deal, meaning the 26-year-old’s six year stay at Molineux Stadium is set to come to an end.
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      The Portugal star has previously been linked with a move to both Man United and Arsenal, with both identifying him as an option to bolster their midfield.
      However, the Red Devils instead have looked towards Chelsea star Mason Mount, while the Gunners are eyeing up released Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan.
      Both are interested in West Ham skipper Declan Rice, but Man Utd’s ongoing takeover saga has left their pursuit of the Englishman in limbo.
      With Neves set for a move to the Middle East, he will be joining Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      Ronaldo headed to Al-Nassr after seeing his contract ripped up at Man Utd.
      Since arriving he has scored 14 goals in 16 league matches.
      The footballing icon was seen meeting social media sensation and super fan Speed, with the pair performing his iconic “Siuu” celebration together. More

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      Man Utd fans facing summer of misery with boss Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans already looking shaky

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      OH, what joy it is to be a Manchester United fan at the moment — and not because of those three trophies at the Etihad, either.Even the most diehard Red knows their FA Cup final loss was a 2-1 hammering and no one can argue Manchester City, the best team in the world, aren’t worthy European champions.
      Manchester United’s transfer plans are uncertain amid the ongoing takeover sagaCredit: PA
      But, while a Sky Blue Treble didn’t help, it’s not the reason every United supporter I’ve spoken to looks like they’ve found a quid and lost a tenner.
      It’s the prospect of another transfer window opening to a chorus of bold  promises only for them to prove as empty as Tottenham’s trophy cabinet.
      Fair enough, we’re only four days in, so there is plenty of time. But there is already a feeling of gloom at how it’s going to pan out.
      This is the summer, remember, when Erik ten Hag’s rebuild really takes shape. When a host of deadwood — and there’s plenty  — is replaced by men fit to wear the shirt.
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      Because for all his first season was better than expected, with a third-placed finish and the League Cup, there was still a sense of make do and mend with a lot of the players.
      Seeing Jude Bellingham holding up a Real Madrid shirt was no real kick in the teeth. He was never coming to Old Trafford — why would he? So no major disappointment there.
      But then the news was leaked that United were no longer pursuing Harry Kane. Oh, and they wouldn’t be in the bidding for Declan Rice either.
      Even the deal for Mason Mount — supposedly all but signed and sealed — had failed and the Chelsea star wouldn’t be heading north.
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      Instead just a growing realisation that, Champions League football or not, nothing much had changed in the transfer stakes.
      When Sir Alex Ferguson retired, the shrewdies warned at the time that David Gill’s departure would have just as devastating an impact. How right they were.
      Gill, for all he was often an easy target for fans, knew how to get transfers done. Very rarely did they fail to get a target over the line when he was doing the negotiating.
      Nowadays no one seems to know with 100 per cent surety who’s actually responsible for sealing a deal.
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      Erik ten Hag’s rebuild is on hold as Manchester United expect their new ownersCredit: Getty
      Oh, and don’t forget there is still no sign of the “it’s close to being agreed” takeover going through any time soon. So not even the optimism of knowing a decent kitty which new owners would bring is on the horizon either.
      The reality is increasingly and painfully clear: Ten Hag’s only chance of spending serious dough is going to come from sales. And that’s easier said than done.
      United would be delighted to offload Harry Maguire, who the manager just doesn’t rate, simple as that. Fair play to him for keeping schtum, by the way, for all his disappointment.
      But where does he go? Another season of splinters in the backside from sitting on the bench looks likeliest. Certainly more than the England centre-back finding an acceptable new home.
      Will they find a buyer for Fred, for Scott McTominay, for Anthony Martial? For David de Gea if he doesn’t agree to the reduced-terms deal on the table?
      That’s before we even get to the players still on the books who haven’t been near Old Trafford for 12 months.
      Anyone remember Eric Bailly and Alex Telles? The way it’s going, you’ll see a lot more of them again soon.
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      Maybe United’s money men will suddenly surprise us all. Maybe they’ll pull a rabbit out of the hat and there he’ll be, a shiny new superhero ready to lead the revolution.
      But then again, maybe not. Still, they can always bring Wout Weghorst back for another season… More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag left fuming with Declan Rice transfer plans in limbo as takeover saga rumbles on

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      ERIK TEN HAG is angry that his plans to sign Declan Rice are being foiled by Manchester United’s takeover saga.The Red Devils boss feels West Ham skipper Rice would be a perfect addition and has been desperate to make an offer.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is frustrated with the takeover sagaCredit: Rex
      Ten Hag is targeting West Ham star Declan Rice but the takeover saga is getting in the wayCredit: EPA
      But United’s protracted takeover drama has let Arsenal move into pole position for the England ace, 24.
      Ten Hag’s spending is restricted while the Glazers decide whether to sell or stay put —  particularly as United are yet to offload any of the expensive dead wood in their squad.
      Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is edging closer to winning the takeover battle.
      But Prem chiefs would still have to complete the Owners’ and Directors’ Test which takes around ten days — meaning Ten Hag’s hands may be tied for at least another two weeks.
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      Arsenal’s initial bid of £90million plus add-ons for Rice was rejected.
      But they are expected to up their offer with Manchester City also preparing to hijack the deal.
      This comes as Marcus Rashford is prepared to become United’s top earner with a new £375,000-a-week deal.
      Rashford earns a basic £200,000 per week and has another year left on his contract after the Red Devils triggered their 12-month option to extend.
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      David de Gea already earns the amount being offered to the forward but is now out of contract.
      United have offered De Gea a new deal at a vastly reduced £200,000-a-week — and told him they will not go any higher.
      Should the goalkeeper sign, it would effectively see him and Rashford trade salaries. More