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    Exact date Mason Greenwood’s future with Man United has to be decided by as club probe suspended star

    MANCHESTER UNITED have until September 2024 to make a decision on Mason Greenwood’s future.United released seven players today but retained Greenwood, who has not played for the club since January 2022.
    Manchester United released seven players today but retained Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
    And because the forward is still an Under-21 player, United could include him in their squad at any time in the next 14 months without having to register him.
    Had he been over that age, the club would have needed to decide before the end of the transfer window whether to include him in the senior squad or sideline him for at least another five months when it opens again in January.
    Premier League clubs must submit a 25-man squad after each transfer window closes.
    It can contain no more than 17 players who do not fulfil ‘home grown player’ criteria.
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    The remainder of the squad must be home grown – a player who has been registered with a club for three seasons before turning 21.
    U21 players do not need to be registered in a Premier League squad.
    It comes as Women’s Aid said the Premier League should do more to fight domestic violence in light of Greenwood’s suspension.
    Greenwood, who was born on October 1, 2001, was suspended by United after being charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
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    The Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges on February 2 after key witnesses withdrew their involvement in the case.
    He remains suspended pending an internal probe at Manchester United but is still a contracted player.
    The investigation revolves around whether he brought the club into disrepute and was in breach of his contract.
    Greenwood, who is expecting a child with his partner, has spent 19 weeks waiting for a decision on the probe.
    SunSport exclusively revealed Juventus want to offer Greenwood a fresh start in Italy.
    He has also been linked with a loan move to Turkey or Spain.
    Greenwood has two years left on his £75,000-a-week Old Trafford deal. More

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    Man Utd offered Benfica star Goncalo Ramos as cheaper Harry Kane alternative to solve striker dilemma

    MANCHESTER UNITED are being offered the chance to land £80million-rated Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos.SunSport also understands that Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes is hopeful Tottenham can create a bidding war – should Harry Kane depart this summer.
    Manchester United are targeting Goncalo Ramos as an alternative to Harry KaneCredit: Getty
    Manchester United are struggling to sign Tottenham star Kane in the summerCredit: Getty
    United boss Erik ten Hag is on the lookout for more firepower next season to give Marcus Rashford – who scored a total of 30 goals last year – some competition.
    The Red Devil’s chances of landing Kane, 30, from Spurs are dead in the water, with chairman Daniel Levy unwilling to do business for less than £100m.
    A client of Mendes, 21-year-old Ramos could fit the bill at Old Trafford instead, having netted 25 times for club and country this term.
    Ramos also made his name at the Qatar World Cup for Portugal, bagging a hat-trick against Switzerland in the Last 16 having replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up.
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    However, Benfica will not accept anything less than £80m – following on from selling Darwin Nunez to Liverpool last summer for £85m.
    Mendes is working hard to get his player a Premier League switch, with United the priority, but the likes of Newcastle, West Ham, Aston Villa and Tottenham have also been approached.
    Spurs could be in the market for a striker should Kane depart, yet this appears unlikely right now – with Real Madrid the only potential destination.
    Real’s £115m splash-out on England starlet Jude Bellingham will limit their spending power for the rest of this window, thus being priced out of a move for the England captain.
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    New Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou will be desperate for Kane to stay and continue his successful partnership with Son Heung-min, with Richarlison also in the ranks up top.
    The star striker amassed a total of 32 goals and five assists in 49 appearances last season.
    If the forward doesn’t pen a new contract and stays put at Tottenham then he will be free to sign with an overseas club for free in January. More

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    Arsenal ‘leapfrog Man Utd and Newcastle in transfer chase of Bundesliga star and could hijack deal’

    ARSENAL are leading Manchester United and Newcastle in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports.The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City this season, despite topping the table for 248 days.
    Arsenal are in ‘pole position’ to sign DiabyCredit: Getty
    Mikel Arteta is now eager to strengthen his squad in a bid to compete for the trophy once again next campaign.
    And according to French outlet L’Equipe, Diaby has emerged as a top target.
    Arsenal have recently moved themselves into pole position to sign the winger, who is also being monitored by Newcastle and Man Utd.
    Paris Saint-Germain are also understood to be interested.
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    Bayer Leverkusen reportedly want around £65million for Diaby.
    However, the Gunners could attempt to negotiate a cheaper deal, with Granit Xhaka already set to join the Bundesliga side this summer.
    Arsenal are currently prioritising a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.
    The North London side submitted a bid worth £90m on Thursday morning, but it was immediately rejected.
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    They are now set to go back with another offer worth £100m.
    Rice is understood to be eager to move to the Emirates Stadium, with personal terms already agreed.
    Arsenal are also interested in signing Kai Havertz this summer.
    Chelsea are demanding around £70m for the Germany international, but they could be willing to lower that price tag if a suitable offer is made.
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    Man Utd release SEVEN stars including former Premier League champion and wonderkid who ‘had Kylian Mbappe in his pocket’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have released seven players including Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe.Mason Greenwood has been retained despite still being suspended.
    Manchester United have released Phil JonesCredit: Reuters
    Axel Tuanzebe leaves the club he joined aged 8Credit: Getty
    David de Gea is in talks over a new dealCredit: Getty
    The club is still in talks with goalkeeper David De Gea with his contract set to expire at the end of the month.
    The Spaniard is reportedly close to agreeing new terms on a one-year extension.
    Meanwhile United have triggered contract extensions for Tom Heaton, Ethan Laird, Rhys Bennett and Nathan Bishop.
    Tom Huddlestone is also expected to stay with the Under-21s player-coach still in discussions over a new deal.
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    Five other players have been released including Di’Shon Bernard and Ethan Galbraith, who spent the season on loan at Salford.
    Academy trio Eric Hanbury, Charlie Wellens and Manni Norkett have also been let go with the Red Devils promising to help them find new clubs.

    A club statement read: “The Academy is proud of all our departing young players and their achievements while at the club.
    “They will all be supported in securing professional contracts at new clubs, provided with a bespoke aftercare programme, and will always have a lifelong association with Manchester United.”
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    Jones departs Old Trafford after 12 years and 229 appearances for the club.
    While academy graduate Tuanzebe, who joined aged eight, is also on the lookout for a new challenge.
    The defender has had several loan spells but failed to establish himself in the United first-team despite a stunning display against PSG in 2020 when he kept Kylian Mbappe quiet. More

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    Alessia Russo to LEAVE Man Utd as Arsenal ‘prepare shock transfer swoop for England star’

    ALESSIA RUSSO is leaving Manchester United this summer with the striker thought to be nearing a transfer to Arsenal as a free agent. The England ace, 24, confirmed her departure via a tweet describing her exit as the “hardest decision” she has ever had to make. 
    Alessia Russo’s departure from Man United comes amid the player being heavily linked with ArsenalCredit: PA
    The WSL star confimed her departure from the Red Devils three days before the start of England’s camp ahead of the Women’s World CupCredit: Getty
    Russo netted 10 goals in the WSL for United last season including the winner during their 3-2 defeat of the Gunners in NovemberCredit: PA
    The Kent-born Lioness is claimed to have attracted interest from US top-flight side Washington Spirit, according to ESPN.
    However it is thought a move to the National Women’s Soccer League is not on the cards.
    And various reports claim the player is closing in on a switch to the Gunners’ WSL side who reportedly had two record-breaking bids knocked back in January. 
    Russo’s exit from Man United comes three years after she joined them in September 2020.
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    Back then they were managed by Casey Stoney who is now head coach of US top tier side San Diego Wave. 
    The striker, who is part of the Lionesses squad competing at the World Cup this summer, is among the players who shone during England’s Euros triumph last year. 
    Russo netted four goals in the contest coming off the bench in all six games for the Lionesses. 
    Efforts included a stunning backheel nutmegged finish during the team’s semi-final defeat of Sweden. 
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    This season saw her help United reach the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time in their history.  
    And she also scored the winner that saw the team become the first side to beat Arsenal at the Emirates in the WSL last November.
    Russo’s journey into football began with her playing for the Under-10s of grassroots club Bearsted FC before spells in the academies of Charlton and Chelsea. 
    She made her senior debut at club level for Chelsea in 2016 before spells at Brighton and US college side North Carolina Tar Heels from  January 2017 to August 2020. 
    Last season Russo finished as United’s joint top scorer in the WSL with 10 goals and one assist in 20 games.
    Red Devils boss Marc Skinner had hoped to keep her with talks reported to be ongoing last season.
    It has been claimed the club had not initally meet Russo’s wage demands until the late stages of talks concerning a new deal.
    Russo is set to play in her first World Cup tourmanent after being included in Sarina Wiegman’s 23-strong Lionesses squad.Credit: PA
    And she is thought to have attracted interest from Lyon and teams in the USA and Spain as well as Arsenal. 
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    Russo’s departure from United comes three days before she joins up with the Lionesses for England’s camp ahead of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 
    The team will play two warm-up games against Portugal and Canada before their group stage opener against Haiti in Australia on July 22. More

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    Adrien Rabiot ‘is keen on Premier League transfer but Man Utd are taking too long with three other clubs interested’

    ADRIEN RABIOT is keen on a Premier League transfer but “Manchester United are taking too long” over their approach.And, according to reports in France, three other English clubs could beat the Red Devils to the French midfielder.
    Adrien Rabiot is keen on a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
    Rabiot is out of contract at Juventus at the end of this month and is attracting strong interest across Europe.
    The 28-year-old enjoyed a strong 2022/23 season in Italy, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists in 48 appearances.
    Top scorer Dusan Vlahovic was the only player to notch more goals for the Old Lady during the campaign.
    Rabiot’s form could earn him a Premier League move this summer, with clubs circling to sign him on a free.
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    L’Equipe report that Rabiot is keen to move to England as four clubs eye the France international.
    United are said to be the frontrunners, but are taking their time over making an approach.
    Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are also interested, although Rabiot is understood to prefer to join a team in the Champions League.
    The report adds that Juventus have offered him a new deal and he could still stay in Turin for another year before heading to England.
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    Rabiot came close to a move to the Premier League last summer, with United agreeing a £15million deal with Juventus.
    However, the Red Devils pulled the plug on the transfer due to his mother’s wage demands, signing Casemiro instead. More

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    Man Utd transfer blow as Atalanta demand massive record fee for striker target Hojlund who shares agent with Ten Hag

    MANCHESTER United have faced a blow in their pursuit of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.The Daily Mail report that Atalanta will demand a club record sale if they were to lose the striker this summer.
    Hojlund scored five goals in his first two games for his national sideCredit: AFP
    United had turned to Hojlund as a cheaper alternative after they deemed Tottenham’s valuation of over £100million for Harry Kane to be too much.
    However The Daily Mail report that after a meeting between Atalanta bosses the club will demand £86m for the 20-year-old Dane.
    Hojlund has four years remaining on his Atalanta contract having signed for the club last summer from Austrian side SK Sturm Graz.
    The striker is in high demand this summer after a breakout season for Atalanta that saw him bag 11 goals and six assists in 36 games.
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    His form for his national side particularly caught the eye with the forward scoring a hat-trick against Finland on his international debut.
    He followed that up with two goals in Denmark’s subsequent European Championship qualifier against Kazakhstan.
    Chelsea are also monitoring Hojlund with both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Romelu Lukaku expected to leave the club.
    The high fee being demanded for Hojlund could see United turn their attentions elsewhere.
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    Erik Ten Hag favours signing a proven striker which led to the club’s initial interest in Spurs’ Kane.
    United have explored younger and cheaper alternatives to Kane with Hojlund falling into this category.
    The Red Devils’ were hoping that the forward would have been on the market for a fee of £45m.
    There is still hope that given Ten Hag and Hojlund share the same agent, United could land the forward for a lower fee.
    One alternative could be Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo-Muani who United have been keeping tabs on.
    It is thought that Frankfurt would demand £68.7m for the 24-year-old French World Cup star.
    The Daily Mail also report that United have tracked Brighton’s Evan Ferguson although the long term contract he signed with the Seagulls in April could prove to be a stumbling block. More

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    Arsenal set to seal £110MILLION Declan Rice transfer as Chelsea, Man Utd and Bayern fall out of running for West Ham ace

    WEST HAM are resigned to the fact that Declan Rice has set his heart on a move to Arsenal.And plans to start a bidding war with Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are likely to be shelved by the Europa Conference League winners.
    Declan Rice won the Europa Conference League in his final game for West HamCredit: PA
    Hammers boss David Moyes is understood to prefer a deal with Chelsea involving Conor Gallagher in part-exchange.
    But Rice has made it clear that he is not interested in a return to the club who released him at the age of 14.
    German champions Bayern have already dropped their pursuit of the 24-year-old England star after being told Rice wants to remain in the Premier League.
    And Manchester United are reluctant to spend huge money on another holding midfielder after buying £60million Casemiro last summer.
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    That has left the way clear for Arsenal to complete their priority signing of the summer and negotiations with West Ham are now at an advanced stage.
    The Gunners are looking to pay a club record £90m for Rice, while the Hammers value him at £110m.
    It is expected that the two clubs will agree on a £100m compromise, with the potential for a further £10m in bonus payments and add-ons.
    No formal bid has yet been made by Arsenal, who were unhappy at the way their January moves for Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo played out when a series of offers were publicly rejected.
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    They prefer to remain in confidential talks with West Ham until a fee and terms of payment can be agreed and are confident of securing the player’s signature in the next few weeks.
    Rice is on England duty but will be on standby to confirm personal terms and undergo a medical from next week.
    He believes he fits perfectly into Mikel Arteta’s policy of building a team around hungry young players who can grow together for the next five or six years.
    And the opportunity to play Champions League football is another huge incentive for the midfielder, who has been told he can leave West Ham after rejecting a new £200,000-a-week contract. More