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      Man Utd speed up arrival of top scout to join Jason Wilcox in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Old Trafford revolution

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are speeding up the arrival of top scout Sam Williams as their plans take shape.United have done a deal with Ipswich for their head of recruitment, who will return to Old Trafford at the start of next month.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has added a top scout to his Manchester United revolutionCredit: PAJason Wilcox’s arrival has been followed by Sam Williams’ return from IpswichCredit: GettyWilliams was on six months’ gardening leave when he decided to go back to United as their emerging talent chief.He previously worked for the Red Devils as an academy scout and first team recruitment analyst between 2017 to 2022.United are aiming to build a “best-in-class” academy recruitment team, with Williams taking on the role of lead scout.The 36-year-old will report to head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko and is one of several recent changes to the scouting and recruitment department.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAcross the last six months, United have swooped for staff from Ipswich, Cardiff and Blackburn to bolster the area.Meanwhile, several scouts have been promoted and changed roles within the club.Williams’ return follows the arrival of Jason Wilcox as technical director.United confirmed Wilcox’s appointment this week as he joins with immediate effect from Southampton.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Saints also revealed they received a compensation payment to allow Wilcox to move to Old Trafford.His previous roles include serving as academy director at Manchester City.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’United are also expected to appoint Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director. More

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      Man Utd ‘joined by Liverpool in transfer race to sign little-known wonderkid with huge £342m release clause’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will face competition for the services of Mikayil Faye, it’s been claimed.The Red Devils are said to be hot on the heels of the Barcelona B wonderkid, who has been a revelation in his first season with the Catalans.Barcelona’s Mikayil Faye is reportedly on the radar of Manchester UnitedCredit: GETTYThey’ll reportedly face competition for his services from bitter rivals LiverpoolCredit: RexBut the Premier League big boys could face a battle for his signature with bitter rivals Liverpool.That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim the Merseysiders are also trying to “acquire” the 19-year-old this summer.Bayern Munich, Lille, Monaco and Nice are also said to be interested in luring the centre-back away from Barca’s youth team.The immense interest in Faye recently prompted his agents to hold showdown talks with Barca’s sporting director, former Chelsea midfielder Deco.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDeco is said to have informed them that Faye is part of their future plans and that they hope to have him train and play in the first team during pre-season.It’s also claimed they plan to give him his first team bow next season.Should United and Liverpool be desperate to sign Faye, they’ll have to shatter their respective record transfer fees and pay his £342million release clause.Faye joined Barca B from Croatian outfit NB Kustosija last summer for a meagre £1.3million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe’s made a total of 27 appearances for Rafael Marquez’s side, scoring four goals in the process.Faye was included in Barca’s s squad for their 1-0 win over Cadiz last Saturday after receiving high praise from first-team manager Xavi.Xavi announces he’s stepping down as Barcelona coach at the end of the seasonThe club legend said of the teenager: “Faye will be on the list. He’s ready. We are watching and following.”There are very prepared footballers. La Masia always bears fruit. Faye, Casado.”But the competition is fierce. I see him prepared, yes.” More

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      Man Utd hoping Borussia Dortmund shock PSG in Champions League semi after clause put into Jadon Sancho loan deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will pocket extra cash thanks to Borussia Dortmund’s run in the Champions League.The German giants beat Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-final to set up a last four clash with Paris Saint-Germain.Jadon Sancho helped fire Dortmund into the Champions League semi-finalCredit: RexSir Jim Ratcliffe will pocket bonus cash after Dortmund’s successCredit: PASancho joined Dortmund in January on loan until the end of the season after a public fall out with Erik ten Hag.In the deal that saw the 24-year-old return to his former club, Man Utd inserted clauses that have now been met.The Times report that Dortmund owe the Red Devils additional funds as they have made the Champions League semi-final.Should they progress further, the amount is expected to rise up to £3.4million.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOther clauses in the contract are based on appearance numbers and if Dortmund qualify for next season’s Champions League.With five games left to play, they sit fifth in the table and are level on points with RB Leipzig.Although the Bundesliga look set to earn a bonus spot in next year’s competition after England’s Uefa coefficient took a hit as Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham all crashed out of Europe this week. Dortmund reportedly paid £3m to secure the loan signing of Sancho.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSpeculation suggests both them and Man Utd are helping cover his £290,000-a-week salary.Sancho has not played for the Red Devils since September.Ten Hag claims there were ‘issues’ with Jadon Sancho BEFORE boss arrived at Man Utd and ‘all the way through’The exiled winger claimed he was made a “scapegoat” after being left out the squad for the trip to Arsenal.He has since refused to apologise to Ten Hag and been banned from training and all first-team facilities.But the door could now be open for his return after the boss said: “Of course, I follow international football and follow the players on loan at other clubs.“It was a fantastic game, Dortmund against Atletico Madrid.“It was a great performance from Dortmund and for Jadon it’s good news.“He made his contribution to the result for Dortmund.” More

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      Ex-footballer dubbed Mosquito, 42, had trial with Treble-winning Man Utd only to KO them from cup with Coventry goals

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      MICHAEL MIFSUD has a long history with Manchester United.The former striker went from being on trial at Old Trafford to scoring twice against them in a famous Coventry victory within eight years.Michael Mifsud celebrates the first of his memorable goals in Coventry’s 2-0 League Cup win at Old Trafford 17 years agoCredit: GettyMifsud trained with Paul Scholes and David BeckhamCredit: PA:Press AssociationIn 1999, as one of the hottest prospects in Maltese football, the teenager was invited to train alongside United’s Treble-winning stars at The Cliff — their old complex.And while he was unable to sign a permanent contract with Malta not in the European Union at the time, those two weeks helped shape his career.Mifsud, 42, told SunSport: “I trained with the first-team. Gary Neville, David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane were all there, the legends.“Just entering the dressing room, seeing all the kits, you’re getting changed with Beckham’s boots next to you, it was surreal. It was a dream come true.READ MORE TOP STORIES“I spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson a little bit, even though everyone was scared of him.“It showed me what real football was like and made me even hungrier. I wanted to be like Beckham and to be scoring goals like Andy Cole.”Mifsud, famously nicknamed The Mosquito by a rival, did eventually make his way to English football — via spells in Norway and Germany — when he joined Coventry in January 2007.And he could hardly believe his luck eight months later when the Sky Blues drew United away in the League Cup third round.Most read in FA CupAgainst a Red Devils team that included the likes of Gerard Pique, Anderson and Nani, he wrote his name into Coventry folklore.Having scored the opener, Mifsud sealed the tie 20 minutes from time with a memorable second.Shocking moment Coventry boss wildly celebrates in ball boy’s FACE after FA Cup winner – then accuses him of ‘smirking’In front of the 11,000 travelling Coventry fans, he left the great Pique on his backside before rifling home.He said: “I’m getting goosebumps thinking about it.“You never get sick of something nice. I was so grateful and lucky to achieve what I did. We were like a family, so it was a real team effort.“The game and my performance was fantastic. I could have scored a hat-trick with my backheel hitting the post, but my second goal was so nice.“I went to celebrate with our fans, they were behind the goal and it was a really special feeling.“All of Malta were behind me. Half of Malta supports United but on the day they were supporting me. I received so many messages, my phone was like ping, ping, ping.”Among those United fans were Mifsud’s mum, although she was not at the game.Early on in his career, he banned her from coming.The-then Coventry hero tangled with Man Utd’s Danny SimpsonCredit: Getty – ContributorMifsud is ‘buzzing’ along with the fans to see if the Sky Blues repeat his gloryCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe explained: “Sometimes as a striker you have to dive to win a foul and my mum would go nuts and say, ‘Is he hurt, is he hurt?’.“So, I said mum, ‘Please don’t come and watch, I do it on purpose’. So, she always watched games on TV.”Mifsud smiles when asked about making a mockery of Pique.At the time, the Spaniard was a rookie but he went on to enjoy a trophy-laden career — one the striker takes responsibility for.He said: “My friends sometimes joke about what I did to him, and I say to them, ‘I pushed his career up, he won the league, the Champions League and the World Cup after that’.”The ex-hitman has flown over for the semi-final at Wembley.But does he think the current Cov crop can replicate the Class of 2007? Mifsud said: “Yes, I believe they can.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It is a good time to play them. Manchester United are not enjoying a good spell, so it’s a good time to achieve and win the game.“I’m buzzing to be there with the fans. I’m so grateful for them, it’s like going back in time.” More

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      Wolves drag 15-YEAR-OLD out of science lesson to train with first-team ahead of Arsenal.. with Man Utd keen on transfer

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      WOLVES dragged a 15-year-old kid out of a ­science lesson on Friday — because he may have to face Arsenal on Saturday night.Right-back Wes Okoduwa will be the club’s youngest player at 15 years and 344 days if he plays.Wesley Okoduwa could make history for Wolves on Saturday eveningCredit: GettyBoss Gary O’Neil said: “I hope he’s had more fun with us than he would have in science!”He’s ready for the game. He’s trained very well, he’s physically very good.”It’s probably slightly too early in his development but it’s the situation we’re in.”Wolves’ injury crisis means nine first-teamers are either sidelined or not fit enough to start against the title-chasing Gunners at Molineux on Saturday night.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLO’Neil added: “I’ve got ten senior outfield players that can start. We’re probably in the worst situation we’ve been in.”But the positive is there are loads of young players involved against Arsenal.”There might be a debut or two from the start for some of the younger lads. Some of those on the bench I don’t know too well, if I’m honest.”They’ve been training with the academy more than with us but they were with us today.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf he plays, Okoduwa will also become the Premier League’s second-youngest player.Seen as one of England’s brightest talents in his age group, Okoduwa has been linked with Manchester United and has featured for Wolves’ Under-21s.Laura Woods asks ‘did I get pied there?’ in awkward moment during interview with Wolves boss Gary O’NeilIronically, Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri is the Prem’s youngest player.He featured against Brentford in September 2022 at the age of 15 years and 181 days. More

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      Man Utd appoint Jason Wilcox as technical director with immediate effect in boost to Jadon Sancho

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director.The former Blackburn winger, 53, who won the Premier League title as a player 19 years ago, will have overall responsibility for “football performance, recruitment and operations”.Jason Wilcox will join Manchester United as their new technical directorCredit: GettyJadon Sancho could be handed a second chance at Man Utd by former coach WilcoxCredit: GettyA club statement read: “Jason Wilcox has joined Manchester United as Technical Director with immediate effect.”He will work with all technical areas of the football department to achieve the highest standards of performance.”Wilcox’s former club Southampton confirmed they had received a compensation payment from Man Utd in a statement of their own.It read: “#SaintsFC has reluctantly agreed to allow Director of Football Jason Wilcox to join Manchester United, having reached agreement on an acceptable compensation fee.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWilcox, whose previous roles include technical director at Southampton and academy director at Manchester City, will report to the sporting director.The new sporting director has not yet been appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth.And Wilcox’s arrival could hand a second chance to outcast Jadon Sancho as the pair worked together at the Man City academy.Wilcox is understood to be a “fan” of the Borussia Dortmund loanee.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSancho has scored two goals and provided two assists in 14 games since returning for a second stint with the German club.And on Tuesday they reached the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid.Who is Jason Wilcox?Jason Wilcox was born in Bolton and is an English football executive, coach and former professional footballer.
      He played as a left winger during his career at enjoyed a 10-year spell at Blackburn Rovers.
      He was part of the Lancashire side that pipped Manchester United to the Premier League title in 1995, which is the only honour of his career.
      Wilcox made 271 league appearances for the club and scored 31 goals.
      After leaving Rovers in 1999, he went on to have stints at Leeds United, Leicester City and Blackpool before retiring in 2006.
      Before hanging up his boots he also earned three caps for England.
      He made his debut for the Three Lions in the 3-0 win over Hungary in 1996 but did not make the cut for Euro 96.
      In 2012, he joined Manchester City as a coach in the club’s academy and, after a year, was named the U18s head coach.
      He was later made the Ctizens’ academy director.
      In January 2023, Wilcox was appointed by Southampton as the club’s director of football.
      He is now the technical director at Manchester United and has responsibility for football performance, recruitment and operations.

      They will face Paris Saint-Germain for a place in the final at Wembley.There is believed to be no option to buy clause included within his loan move to Dortmund.However, his future remains undecided at Old Trafford after he accused Erik ten Hag of making him a “scapegoat” during their bust-up earlier this season.Wilcox’s arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City boss Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowMan Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
      Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
      Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
      On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
      And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
      If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
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      Zinedine Zidane ‘prefers Man Utd to Bayern Munich with managerial move to Bundesliga giants in doubt’

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE would prefer to manage Manchester United over Bayern Munich, it’s claimed.Erik ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford is believed to be under threat due to an inconsistent season.Zinedine Zidane is reportedly in favour of a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: AP:Associated PressErik ten Hag is under pressure at Old TraffordCredit: GettyBayern Munich are also on the lookout for a replacement for Thomas TuchelCredit: GettyThe Dutchman could leave the club at the end of the season with the Frenchman seen as a potential replacement.French outlet L’Équipe report that a deal that would see Zidane replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich at the end of the season is close.However, a number of hurdles need to be sorted before an appointment is sealed.A huge hurdle, according to the report, is that that Zidane, 51, would prefer to take on the manager role at Manchester United.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt is also claimed that the language barrier between Zidane and the Germans, as well as life in Bavaria, are major obstacles.Bayern remain “extremely keen” on hiring the former Real Madrid boss with Tuchel confirmed to be leaving in the summer.Zidane is said to respect Bayern and appreciates that a move to the Allianz Arena could provide him the opportunity to challenge for titles immediately.This may not be the case at the Red Devils who have been well off the pace of the Premier League’s title challengers this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGFFN have added that Ineos, who own 25 per cent of Manchester United and head up football operations with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at the helm, are keen on hiring Zidane as part of “a new era” at the club.The report claims that a language barrier would also be an issue for the manager in England, however it would be less severe than in Germany.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?Should Zidane make the move to Man United, then Bayern could turn to Ralf Rangnick to take over at the Allianz Arena.Zidane has previously managed Real Madrid over two successful spells.During his tenure, he led the club to two LaLiga titles and three Champions League triumphs.He has been out of club management since leaving the Spanish giants in 2021.Former Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea manager Graham Potter has also been linked with Man United.Club legend Dwight Yorke, however, would prefer Zidane to take over and believes that Potter would be “eaten alive”.READ MORE SUN STORIESMan United have also been tipped with an interest in Bologna’s Thiago Motta.The Italian made waves in the football coaching scene when he announced his philosophy to be a 2-7-2.Zinedine Zidane’s managerial careerZinedine Zidane began his career in management in June 2014 when he was appointed coach of Real Madrid’s B team.
      Zizou spent 18 months in charge of Real Madrid Castilla before being given his shot at the big time following the sacking of Rafael Benitez.Zidane, 51, took charge of the first team in January 2016 and guided them to a second-place finish in his maiden season at the Bernabeu helm.But he went one better in the Champions League, sealing Real’s 11th European Cup triumph with a shootout victory over Atletico Madrid.The former Los Blancos star went one better in the league in the 2016-17 season, in which they also won the Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup.A second successive Champions League triumph also followed, with Real beating Italian giants Juventus at the Principality Stadium.He would create history the following season by becoming the first manager to win the tournament three times on the bounce.A 3-1 win over Liverpool saw Real become the first team to win Europe’s elite club competition three times in a row.Zidane announced his resignation five days after the final, insisting the club needed a “change” of direction.He would return to the Bernabeu in March 2019 following Santiago Solari and Julen Lopetegui’s short reigns.A return to the summit of Spanish football would follow in the 2019-20 season, in which Real also scooped the Spanish Super Cup.Zidane would leave the Bernabeu again in June 2021 after overseeing Real’s first trophyless season in 11 years.Zinedine Zidane’s Honours:- La Liga: 2016–17, 2019–20- Supercopa de España: 2017, 2019–20- UEFA Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18- UEFA Super Cup: 2016, 2017- FIFA Club World Cup: 2016, 2017 More

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      Man Utd fans turn on Derek Chisora after he posts picture catching up with controversial ‘old friend’

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      DEREK CHISORA has incurred the wrath of Manchester United fans for proudly posing for a snap with Avram Glazer.Del Boy has been a lifelong fan of the Red Devils and has proudly stuck by them during their ups and downs since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in May 2013.Boxer Derek Chisora is a lifelong Manchester United fanCredit: REUTERSBut Del Boy has incurred the wrath of Red Devils supporters by taking a snap with Avram GlazerCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEREKCHISORABut his recent selfie with Glazer – whose family owns a majority stake in the club – has infuriated some of the Old Trafford faithful.One furious Red Devil commented on the X post: “Disgrace to our fanbase.”Another said: “My God.”And another said: “Should have told him to sell the club.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne remarked: “He and his siblings have destroyed the club and Derek is out here getting starstruck and asking for selfies.”Another chimed in: “If you were a real Manchester United like you say you are I don’t think you would take a selfie with him.”What did you do? Thanked him for all the good he’s done?”Chisora, 40, seemingly doesn’t care about the criticism he’s received and has yet to respond to.Most read in BoxingThe former two-time WBC heavyweight title challenger hasn’t been shy in vocalising his displeasure at United’s woes in recent years.And after seeing the Red Devils suffer a 4-0 defeat to bitter rivals Liverpool two years ago, he revealed he’d adopt an unconventional method to whip them into shape if he were team manager.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManchester United fans have been calling for the Glazer family to leave the club for the best part of a decadeCredit: AFPHe told talkSPORT: “I’d slap them up, I’d tell them to wake up. They’re an embarrassment. They’re not playing for the badge anymore.”Even the whole Premier League is an embarrassment right now, none of them play for the badge anymore.Derek Chisora and Avram Glazer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Chisora 🥊 (@derekwarchisora)”Back in the day, a derby was a derby.”You would know that if Man United were playing Man City it’s going to be a great derby, if Arsenal were playing Tottenham it’s going to be a great derby.”I just think we have too many foreigners in the league, so the derby’s are done now.” More