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    Man Utd flop ‘accepts it’s time to leave’ after disastrous £35m transfer as Erik ten Hag begins summer rebuild

    MANCHESTER United flop Donny van de Beek has “accepted it’s time to leave” the club after his disastrous £35million transfer.The Dutch midfielder is expected to be one of several departures from Old Trafford as part of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild.
    Erik ten Hag is planning a summer rebuild at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
    Ten Hag has reportedly made eight players available for transfer to fund any new arrivals.
    The Guardian report that Van de Beek will likely be amongst those departures, with the 26-year-old exploring his options.
    His imminent exit will mark an end to a difficult three-year spell with the Red Devils.
    An underwhelming loan spell with Everton was followed by an injury-ravaged season last term.

    The final nail in the coffin is understood to be United’s plans to strengthen their midfield, as they continue talks for Mason Mount.
    Van de Beek has scored just twice in 60 appearances for United since arriving from Ajax for £35million in 2020.
    His poor form and injuries have seen him fail to play a full 90 minutes for the club since December 2021.
    The midfielder missed 48 matches through injury in the 2022/23 season, with most of those caused by a season-ending knee injury he suffered in January.
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    As far as potential suitors for Van de Beek are concerned, former club Ajax were linked with a move back in April.
    The Dutch giants are keen on a deal, with United placing a £25million price tag on Van de Beek as he enters the final two years of his contract.
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    Harry Maguire ‘to earn MORE than Kane next season with huge Man Utd pay rise if he doesn’t agree transfer’

    HARRY MAGUIRE would land a pay rise topping the wages of Manchester United target Harry Kane if he snubs an Old Trafford exit.Maguire faces a salary cut if the £200,000-a-week England centre-back switches to Tottenham or West Ham.
    Harry Maguire has a decision to make on his future, Erik ten Hag admitsCredit: EPA
    Tottenham main man Harry Kane and Maguire both earn around £200k a week but the Man Utd defender would get a pay rise if he doesn’t move onCredit: Getty
    But if he stays at United, ESPN claim his pay will rise due to qualifying for the Champions League.
    Spurs main man Kane also picks up around £200k – but that could soar to £300k if he joins the Red Devils.
    Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag admits Maguire has a “decision” to make after the 30-year-old started just eight Premier League games this season.
    Ten Hag accepts no player “would be happy with the situation”.

    Maguire’s United deal runs until 2025 with the option for an extra year and he’s previously pledged to fight for his place.
    But the Red Devils are closing on another world-class central defender in Napoli’s Kim Min-jae.
    New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is tipped to bid for Maguire.
    And West Ham have been linked with the former Leicester hero since the January transfer window.
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    Maguire’s apparent reluctance to move might be weakened by England boss Gareth Southgate admitting lack of game-time would be a problem.
    Southgate labelled it as “not a situation that can continue for ever”.
    Meanwhile, Kane remains the dream recruit up front for Ten Hag.
    Other strike options include Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, pacy Atalanta ace Rasmus Hojlund and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos. More

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    Newcastle considering HIJACKING Man Utd’s first summer transfer after secret talks with £42m star

    NEWCASTLE are weighing up a move for Manchester United target Kim Min-jae.The Napoli centre-back is wanted by Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag and has a £42million release clause that becomes active on July 1.
    Newcastle want to hijack Manchester United’s bid to sign Napoli ace Kim Min-jaeCredit: Rex
    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants to reinforce his defence with KimCredit: PA
    But while Man United remain favourites to land the South Korea ace, Newcastle are also keeping tabs.
    SunSport understands that Kim’s representatives held talks with Toon chiefs at St James’ Park at one of their last home games of the season.
    Magpies boss Eddie Howe is on the lookout for a new central defender to compete alongside Fabian Schar and Sven Botman in the Champions League next term.
    Jamaal Lascelles is not part of Howe’s long-term plans and could be sold this summer as he enters the final year of his deal.
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    And Kim, 26, will decide his future next month once back from completing military service back home.
    Dubbed ‘The Monster’, he has just lifted the Serie A title and was named the league’s best defender.
    But Kim is believed to want a Prem move following just one season in Italy after signing from Fenerbache last summer.
    The South Korean is also seen by Ten Hag as someone that can provide competition for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
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    Kim enjoyed a stunning campaign with Napoli this season in Serie A and the Champions League.
    The defender amassed a total of two goals and two assists in 45 appearances across all competitions this season.
    The Newcastle target was among Luciano Spalletti’s key figures that helped the Partenopei win their first Serie A title since 1990. More

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    Mason Greenwood ‘to find out future in just weeks as Man Utd move closer to making decision on suspended star’

    MASON Greenwood is reportedly set to “find out his future in weeks” with Manchester United moving closer to making a decision.The Premier League star has not played for the Red Devils since being suspended by the club in January 2022.
    Mason Greenwood will reportedly find out about his future in weeksCredit: EPA
    Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 after a woman alleged physical and sexual abuse on social media.
    But the 21-year-old striker’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in February this year.
    The CPS withdrew the case after his alleged victim and a dozen more witnesses refused to co-operate.
    Despite this, Greenwood has still not set foot on the pitch with the Red Devils launching their own investigation earlier this year.
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    The outcome of this investigation will determine United’s next steps in tackling the issue.
    And although this process hasn’t yet been finalised, it has reportedly moved forward and a conclusion is getting closer, reports MEN.
    According to the outlet, a final decision on what action to take against the player will be made by club owners the Glazer family, in consultation with chief executive Richard Arnold.
    It comes as The Sun exclusively revealed in April that Greenwood has told pals he will never play for United again.
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    The striker is said to have now been resigned to trying to reignite his career abroad.
    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.
    Manchester United said in February: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
    “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
    The Old Trafford outfit already have a number of big decisions to make on the future of players such as Harry Maguire and David de Gea this summer. More

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    Anthony Elanga in talks to join European rivals but Man Utd fans disgusted by ‘joke’ transfer fee

    ANTHONY Elanga is in talks to join one of Manchester United’s European rivals this summer.However, the reported transfer fee the Red Devils are demanding has been branded a “joke” by supporters.
    Anthony Elanga is in talks with one of Manchester United’s European rivalsCredit: Getty
    The Sweden international is understood to have been told he is free to leave United as part of Erik ten Hag’s squad overhaul.
    Sky in Germany report that Elanga is in talks with RB Leipzig, who United could face in the Champions League, but that the discussions are not yet advanced.

    Other clubs have also enquired about the 21-year-old, who United are said to value at between £13million and £17million.
    Elanga has been with United for eight years but struggled during Ten Hag’s first season in Manchester.
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    He made just seven starts as he failed to score a single goal in 26 appearances across all competitions.
    The forward’s lack of first-team opportunities had seen him linked with an exit in January but no deal materialised.
    Elanga is now expected to be one of a number of summer exits from Old Trafford.
    Ten Hag has made eight players available for transfer ahead of next season as he looks to raise funds for new arrivals.
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    However, United supporters are not happy with the fee the club are demanding for Elanga.
    One disgruntled fan tweeted: “Should be more than that.”
    Another wrote: “Buy back for £35million if need be.”
    A third added: “If Liverpool were selling him they’d get £25million, easy. I.e. Solanke and Brewster.”
    Meanwhile, another commented: “That €15million price tag is a joke. £10million ffs…” More

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    Erik ten Hag prepares to take an axe to Solskjaer’s Man Utd legacy as he ‘draws up eight-man transfer exit list’

    ERIK TEN HAG could offload EIGHT Manchester United players to help bring in big names like Harry Kane and Mason Mount.The Old Trafford chief is reportedly ready to shred the legacy of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – despite coming a creditable third in the Premier League and winning the EFL Cup in his debut season.
    The Manchester United futures of France forward Anthony Martial and England central defender Harry Maguire appear uncertainCredit: Reuters
    It seems midfielders Fred and Newcastle target Scott McTominay, seen sandwiching Liverpool’s Mo Salah, have yet to fully impress Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
    Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag watched his side beaten by neighbours City in the FA Cup and now might oversee a major summer shake-upCredit: Rex
    Centre-back Harry Maguire, plus midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay and frontman Anthony Martial, might be off this summer.
    But the first symbol of a split from Solskjaer’s regime could see Dean Henderson turn his loan at Nottingham Forest into a permanent deal.
    Solskjaer had talked up the once-capped Englishman eventually succeeding David de Gea as United’s No1.
    But the Norwegian was sacked in November 2021 and, although his replacement Ralf Rangnick likewise hoped Henderson could step up, no sooner had Ten Hag arrived than the keeper was shipped to Forest.
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    Fringe left-backs Alex Telles and Brandon Williams are also tipped for departures this summer.
    Central defender Eric Bailly can take the total number of departures to eight.
    Along with Maguire exiting, possibly to Spurs or West Ham, that would clear the decks for Napoli’s Kim Min-jae to come into the backline.
    But Ten Hag is thought to be equally keen on two new midfielders, as well as maintaining his hunt for a world-class frontman.
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    Kane tops the strike list ahead of Kim’s club-mate Victor Osimhen, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, pacy Atalanta ace Rasmus Hojlund and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
    But it’s talks with Kim and Chelsea playmaker Mount that appear to be the most advanced so far.
    Many of ex-boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s big hopes could be moved on this summer as current manager Erik ten Hag is tipped to overhaul his squadCredit: Reuters More

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    Premier League’s hottest Wag joins no bra club in stunning snap but fans are more interested in her Man Utd star fella

    VICTOR LINDELOF stole his wife Maja’s thunder with his daring holiday outfit. The couple posed for a picture in France, with Manchester United star Lindelof enjoying a well earned break after the season finished.
    Maja Lindelof with husband VictorCredit: Instagram @victorlindelof
    Maja Lindelof is married to the Man Utd captainCredit: https://www.instagram.com/majanilssonlindelof/?hl=en
    Maja Lindelof is a Swedish influencerCredit: Refer to Caption
    Maja Lindelof showing off her new hairstyleCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
    Swedish influencer Maja looked classy in a white dress and no bra but her husband stole the show in a bright orange shirt, baggy trousers and sandals.
    And fans could not get over Lindelof’s colourful get up.
    One said: “Bangers outfit that Vic.”
    Another added: “The fit is immaculate ice man.”
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    One commented: “Rascal shirt mate.”
    As revealed by SunSport, United boss Erik ten Hag wants to keep Lindelof at Old Trafford.
    The Swedish centre-half is set to be offered fresh terms after an excellent end to the campaign.
    His current deal expires next summer but United are keen to trigger a one-year extension.
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    Lindelof started the last 12 games of the season following Lisandro Martinez’s injury, having overtaken Harry Maguire in the pecking order.
    The 28-year-old who was signed from Benfica for £31million in 2017, looked to be heading for the exit until impressing Ten Hag in recent months.
    With United ready to offload Maguire, they want another centre-half, with Napoli’s Kim Min-jae top of boss Ten Hag’s wishlist.
    Man Utd want to give Victor Lindelof a new contractCredit: Getty More

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    Man Utd star who played 57 times this season hints at shock transfer exit as he reveals ‘I want to be important’

    FRED has hinted at a shock exit from Manchester United by insisting that he wants to be an “important” player.The midfielder featured 57 times for the Red Devils last season, helping them to a Carabao Cup trophy and Champions League spot.
    Fred has hinted at an exit from Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
    However, Fred has been linked with a move to Fulham and was spotted talking to manager Marco Silva after the win against the London side at the end of the season.
    The Brazilian has one year left to run on his contract at Old Trafford and this could be one of the last chances the club have to cash in on him.
    While Fred may not be one of the stars at Manchester United, he has played a big role this season.
    He played 2,275 minutes in all competitions, the 13th most in the United squad.
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    His most recent minutes came in the FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
    After the game, Fred admitted that he is still not sure over his future, but is happy at the club.
    He said: “I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family, I still have one year left in my contract here. 
    “Now it’s holidays’ time and a good opportunity to rest. I’ll talk to my staff, to the club and see what is everyone’s decision.
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    “I do have to talk with [Erik] Ten Hag as well, he’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone.
    “We have to see how next season will plan out. I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we’ll see.
    “But I’ve always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.
    “Of course, I always want to be playing, to be helping my team and gladly I started and I think we played well.” More