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      Kasper Schmeichel lifts lid on playing under Man Utd takeover bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe after difficult time in Nice

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has lifted the lid on what it is like playing under potential new Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The goalkeeper ended his highly-successful 11-year spell at Leicester City last summer to join French side Nice.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who also owns Nice, is attempting to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester City for Nice last summerCredit: Getty
      That meant going to work for billionaire Ratcliffe whose company INEOS has a huge portfolio of sporting projects that include Formula One, cycling and the Ligue 1 club.
      Ratcliffe is currently in talks with the Glazer family alongside Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani over the sale of United with a preferred bidder believed to be close to being announced after three rounds of bidding.
      Now Schmeichel, whose father Peter earned legendary status playing for the Red Devils, has offered fans of United an inside look at what it is like working for Britain’s wealthiest man.
      The stopper, who was a guest on Sky Sports Monday Night Football to watch Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Everton, said: “One of the biggest reasons that I joined Nice was because of INEOS and because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, their vision and how they want to evolve their sports.
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      “Because they’ve been successful, not just in business, but in every other sporting venture they’ve thrown their investment at.
      “I think with Manchester United particularly, Jim [Ratcliffe] is a big fan of the club and that speaks a lot to fans.
      “He’s someone coming in who cares deeply about the club.
      “From my own experience at Nice, he’s a man who is present, he comes to games, a guy that’s knowledgeable about football and who has a vast knowledge about performance in general.”
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      Schmeichel endured a difficult time when he first joined Nice, with his early performances questioned and at one point he was dropped to the bench.
      Despite that tough start, he has since managed to show the qualities he brought to Leicester over a decade with the Foxes.
      Schmeichel added about Ratcliffe: “He has people like Dave Brailsford working for him, who again, are present and I think that’s the main thing with any club I’ve played at, look at Leicester, for example, the owners are present and there is not a divide.
      “So I think – and I’m biased hoping INEOS are the preferred bidders – let’s wait and see.” More

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      Man Utd ‘pushing hard to complete £105m Randal Kolo Muani transfer as Bayern Munich join PSG, Chelsea and Spurs in hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “pushing hard” to sign £105million-rated striker Randal Kolo Muani this summer, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperate to add a forward ahead of next season and have compiled a star-studded shortlist.
      Randal Kolo Muani could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are among United’s targets as they chase a new No9.
      And according to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are eager to sign French international Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.
      United face plenty of competition for the 24-year-old’s signature – with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Tottenham all interested.
      Bayern are particularly keen, having failed to adequately replace Robert Lewandowski after the Pole’s exit for Barcelona last summer.
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      But it is United reportedly making the biggest push.
      And according to reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils consider Kolo Muani an even higher priority than Napoli hot-shot Osimhen.
      The 6ft 2in ace hails from Parisian suburb Bondy, the same hometown as Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba.
      He has scored 13 Bundesliga goals this season, as well as a further two in the Champions League.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has been in red-hot form in the Bundesliga this season
      Kolo Muani joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes last summer, having helped Les Canaris win the Coupe de France last term.
      His impressive form saw him earn his maiden France call-up last year, and he went on to be named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man World Cup squad – coming off the bench in the final.
      With Tottenham virtually out of the top four race, United are confident of sealing a deal for Kane in their striker hunt.
      But they are keen to avoid a summer transfer saga and could look to other targets should Spurs drag their heels. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star ‘could be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr with Saudi side willing to cover big wages’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could be set to welcome a former Manchester United team-mate through the doors at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.Ronaldo, 38, joined the Middle Eastern outfit midway through this season in a £173-MILLION-A-YEAR deal.
      Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in DecemberCredit: Rex
      Alex Telles is being linked with a move to Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      He left Old Trafford with his tail between his legs following a long-running spat with both the club and manager Erik ten Hag.
      But now left-back Alex Telles may be about to be another shock acquisition by Al-Nassr.
      The Brazilian defender, 30, has been out on loan with Sevilla this season.
      It comes following the arrival of Tyrell Malacia as the back-up left-back to Luke Shaw.
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      Brandon Williams is also still an option for Ten Hag in that area.
      According to AS, Al-Nassr have identified Telles as someone they would like to sign on a permanent deal.
      He still has one year of his Man Utd contract remaining – which he signed in 2020 when joining from Porto for £15.4million.
      His £100,000-a-week wages have reportedly put several clubs off.
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      But Al-Nassr do not see that as an issue as they bid to bring the Brazil star to Saudi.
      Telles has played 32 times for Sevilla this season and was also picked by Brazil manager Tite in his World Cup squad – where he started one game.
      Al-Nassr sit second in the Saudi Pro League, three points adrift of table toppers Al-Ittihad.
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      Man Utd have ‘secret weapon’ in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they look to beat City and Real Madrid to star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a secret weapon which could be key to winning the race for Jude Bellingham.The England international is attracting attention from some of the biggest clubs around Europe and is expected to leave in the summer.
      Manchester United could have a secret weapon in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund have slapped a £130million asking price on the midfielder which has deterred Liverpool’s interest, but United are still in the running.
      And United could hold a secret weapon in the form of new director of football negotiations Chris Hargreaves, according to the Daily Mail.
      The former Adidas executive was appointed last month following the departure of Matt Judge last year.
      Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it’s been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
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      He previously worked as a marketing director at Adidas and focused on players and scouting, and he looked after several major clients – including Bellingham.
      And United will hope that gives them the upper hand in the battle to sign the 19-year-old.
      It comes amid reports Real Madrid are set to send officials to Germany in an attempt to lure Bellingham to the club.
      They are understood to have a “direct” line of communication with the former Birmingham star.
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      Manchester City are also keen on the wonderkid and began making efforts to sign him last October.
      The club invited Bellingham into the dressing room following a 0-0 draw with Dortmund and presented him with a shirt signed by Erling Haaland.
      Pep Guardiola has reportedly made signing Bellingham his priority and City are confident of winning a bidding war that could also see Chelsea battle for his signature. More

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      Dean Henderson ‘faces four months out due to surgery throwing Man Utd future into doubt’

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      DEAN HENDERSON faces an uncertain future after being told he faces an additional three-months on the sidelines.The 26-year-old goalkeeper left Manchester United at the start of the season in order to join Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.
      Dean Henderson is facing an uncertain future after a setback in his injury recoveryCredit: Getty
      The England international suffered a thigh injury back in January for the Premier League strugglers which would later rule him out of the rest of the campaign.
      Now The MEN is reporting that Henderson requires an operation on the thigh tear that is now expected to keep him out until August.
      Scans had initially revealed that he had suffered a grade two tear that would take between four and six weeks to heal.
      But he has already been out for three months and now his possible return date “may affect his chances of a departure in the summer”.
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      United are currently in a contract stand-off with No1 David De Gea over an extension.
      Henderson had previously hit out at how he was treated by ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer upon joining Forest after losing his place to the Spaniard.
      Erik ten Hag spoke to the stopper in January over a potential return to Old Trafford from Forest after Martin Dubravka’s loan at United ended as he headed back to Newcastle.
      However, Henderson informed him that he had no desire to play back-up to De Gea after being restricted to just three appearances last term.
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      The Red Devils then refused to give him permission to play for Forest against them in the Carabao Cup semi-finals – although he ended up being injured anyway.
      Henderson is under contract until 2025, with the option of an additional year, but United know that he is one of their current squad that has a large resale value.
      But with the prospect of missing the entire pre-season, that could put off any potential suitors keen on him.
      Henderson has been at the club since the age of 14 and made his senior debut in September 2020 and has played a total of 29 times for the first-team.
      Meanwhile, United are reportedly eyeing a move for Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic after the 28-year-old’s superb displays for Croatia at the World Cup.
      Elsewhere, the Red Devils have reportedly sent scouts to watch Portuguese stopper Diogo Costa.
      Brentford’s David Raya has also been touted with a switch after rejecting two contract offers from the Bees as the club line-up potential replacements for De Gea should no new deal be agreed. More

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      Man Utd, Newcastle and Spurs in James Maddison transfer race with £60m Leicester star ‘to leave even if they stay up’

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      JAMES MADDISON is reportedly set to leave Leicester City even if they survive in the Premier League.The Foxes are currently 18th in the top-flight ahead of tonight’s crunch relegation showdown with Everton at the King Power Stadium.
      James Maddison will reportedly leave Leicester even if they stay upCredit: Getty
      Their 26-year-old talisman has endured a difficult campaign on the injury front, but he has still managed to fire in nine goals and provide seven assists.
      However, despite being the frontrunner to claim their player of the year prize, the Telegraph claims that his five-year spell at Leicester will come to an end this summer.
      The club desperately need to balance their books following a record £92.5m loss in their financial accounts and Maddison is their biggest saleable asset.
      Maddison is also about to enter the final 12 months of his contract, which means this is the last opportunity for Leicester to cash-in rather than risk losing him for nothing next year.
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      And he has a host of teams chasing his services including Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle.
      The Magpies have been long-time admirers of Maddison and even lodged two bids worth £40million and £45m last summer.

      However, both offers were turned down and the player stayed put.
      Since then Maddison has gone on to enjoy a fine campaign with the struggling Foxes and earned a place in Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad.
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      Newcastle are set to make a renewed attempt to bring him to the North East and look certain to be able to offer the attacker the prospect of Champions League football.
      But so do United, and both are expected to table bids of between £45m and £60m for him.
      Managerless Tottenham also want the ace, and they are believed to be readying a move of their own to try and snatch him from their rivals.
      The former Coventry City and Norwich man was also recently likened to Man City’s £100m man Jack Grealish, who boss Dean Smith managed previously at Aston Villa.
      Smith said: “I think they are different types of players but they both know they’ve got ability and want to push themselves to become the best.
      “I think when you’ve got players that have that personality and character they push you as coaches and you want to go and help them become better players. James seems to have that as well.
      “He’s always looking to see what he can do better. He’s really engaging in the meetings we have and tactical meetings, and very vocal as well. I can see that similarity (with Grealish) of wanting to push himself.
      “I’m liking what I’m seeing in training so far and he’s not disappointed in the games either. All the players are really focused and James is certainly one of them.” More

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      Man Utd scout Tammy Abraham as Harry Kane alternative, but Roma demand Chelsea transfer clause is met

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      MAN UTD are eyeing up a move for Tammy Abraham as an alternative to Harry Kane, according to reports.Erik ten Hag is desperate to add a No9 to his side and the club has been linked with a move for the England captain.
      Man Utd have reportedly sent scouts to watch Roma star Tammy AbrahamCredit: Rex
      Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is said to be a target, while if Sheikh Jassim’s takeover bid is successful the Qataris will reportedly attempt to lure PSG superstar Neymar to Old Trafford.
      Ex-Chelsea striker Abraham, 25, is also believed to be on the Red Devils’ radar, who have sent scouts to watch him in action.
      Gazzetta.it claim the Premier League giants had representatives at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
      And they would have been impressed to see the English forward get himself on the scoresheet against AC Milan in injury time to rescue a draw for the home side.
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      However, the report adds that Roma will only entertain bids starting at £70million – the price of the buy-back clause Chelsea inserted when they sold him in 2021 for a fee of £34million.
      Man Utd would face competition for Abraham’s signature, with PSG and Tottenham also believed to be interested in his services.
      Last season, the England striker was in stunning form for Jose Mourinho’s side scoring 17 Serie A goals.
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      He broke the record for highest scoring Englishman in the league – beating Gerry Hitchens’ 16 goals for Inter Milan in 1961-62.
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      However, this season Abraham hasn’t been as prolific – netting just eight times in 32 Serie A matches.
      Although that hasn’t deterred any potential suitors who would be willing to pay a huge sum for the forward. More

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      Bankrupt Man Utd legend Wes Brown ‘renting property from Marcus Rashford as striker helps out with mates’ rates deal’

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      KINDHEARTED Marcus Rashford is reportedly renting out one of his property’s to bankrupt Wes Brown on a ‘mates’ rates deal’.Brown, 43, declared bankruptcy after owing a huge six-figure debt to the taxman, as well as a car company.
      Marcus Rashford is renting out a property to former team-mate West Brown
      Wes Brown has reportedly been declared bankruptCredit: Getty
      He also allegedly lost millions of pounds in failed property deals that shattered the former footballer’s wealth.
      His former team-mates are believed to have rallied around the ex-England defender, including Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick.
      While free school meals hero Rashford has gone one further by letting him one of his lavish properties on a budget deal.
      Brown, 43, spent 19 years at Manchester United – coming through the academy to make 262 appearances, winning 11 major trophies.
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      He also earned 23 senior caps for the Three Lions before finishing his club career with spells at Sunderland, Blackburn and then Kerala Blasters in India.
      But the Daily Mail claim he fell into a six-figure debt with HMRC and failed on car repayments.
      The report adds that two creditors lobbied for Brown to be made bankrupt.
      It is said the former £50,000-a-week ace only owed a few thousand pounds to the car finance firm.
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      But it was a series of property deals that went wrong and scuppered the 1999 Treble winner, known as one of the nicest men in football.
      Brown lived a lavish lifestyle during his 20-year relationship with his wife and the mother of his three children Leanne from Real Housewives of Cheshire.
      However, a costly divorce has left him in the red.
      A source told the Mail: “It may seem like Wes was earning big money — to most people he was — but the trouble was he was also trying to keep up with the lifestyle of team-mates earning five or six times more than he was.
      “Most of his money disappeared in bad property deals. He overpaid on the farm that Leanne lives in. He spent something like £6million or £7m to buy that.
      “They have tried to sell it but haven’t managed to, even after lowering the price to £4.75m. Any money left is tied up in the farm. 
      “A previous property of theirs was once listed at £4.5m but took seven years to sell, finally going for £2.4million — almost half price.”
      The report adds that Leanne thought she was owed a whopping £500,000 from fellow former Housewives co-star Dawn Ward.
      However, Brown’s ex-wife is said to have written off that debt.
      Brown spent 19 years at Old Trafford and made 262 appearances for the clubCredit: Getty More