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    Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target spotted wearing LIVERPOOL shirt as Jurgen Klopp prepares deal to poach midfielder

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been dealt a blow to their transfer plans.It comes after a picture emerged online of target Ryan Gravenberch wearing a Liverpool shirt.

    Jurgen Klopp wants to overhaul his midfield in the summerCredit: Alamy
    Ryan Gravenberch will reportedly be available for as little as £25millionCredit: Getty
    The Bayern Munich midfielder, 20, was seen wearing the Reds shirt from the 2019/20 season.
    The photo may come as a major boost to Liverpool.
    Jurgen Klopp is desperate to freshen up his ageing midfield with some new signings.
    The Times report Gravenberch will cost just £25million in the summer, putting him well within top clubs’ budgets.
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    The Dutchman represents a much cheaper alternative to Jude Bellingham.
    Liverpool pulled out of the race to sign the Englishman after being quoted a price of £130m by Borussia Dortmund.

    Dutch outlet De Telegraaf have reported Gravenberch is open to a move to Liverpool following a meeting between his representatives and the club last week.
    Gravenberch has struggled for game time since moving to Germany from Ajax last summer.
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    He has started just once in the Bundesliga but has come on as a sub 17 times.
    Both Man Utd and Arsenal are also looking for central midfielders.
    The Gunners have been targeting Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo for some time, while United remain keen on Frenkie de Jong. More

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    Man Utd fans celebrate ‘best news I’ve seen today’ as player posts major injury update

    MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a major boost as Alejandro Garnacho has stepped up his recovery from injury.The Argentine attacker is back in his football boots for the first time after suffering an injury for United against Southampton in March.
    Alejandro Garnacho has handed Man United a boostCredit: PA
    The attacker has stepped up his recovery from injury as he is back in bootsCredit: https://mobile.twitter.com/UtdPlug/status/1647954718461665281
    Garnacho, 18, was ruled out until the final stages of the season due to his knock.
    Manager Erik ten Hag, however, challenged him to “be ready” to contribute once he is fit again.
    The winger gave fans the positive update on social media as he posted a picture of himself wearing his boots on his Instagram story.
    Garnacho has built up a massive online following after breaking into the first team this season and now boasts 5.4 million followers.
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    Along with the snap was the caption, “back in the boots”.
    And fans flocked to social media to praise the news.
    One supporter tweeted: “ohhh! best news I’ve seen today.”
    A second commented: “Just the boost needed, hopefully he can continue from where he stopped and more…”
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    A third wrote: “This comeback boutta be crazy 😍😍😍.”
    A fourth said: “Need him back Sancho has been alright but needs more attacking depth again.”
    While a fifth added: “Aaaaaaaahhhh can’t wait to have my boy back tears.”
    The return of Garnacho will boost the squad as there are ten other players currently injured.
    This includes stars such as Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane who were withdrawn against Sevilla in the Europa League.
    Marcus Rashford is also on the injury list at the moment but is expected to return by the end of the month. More

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    Man Utd star Casemiro leaves X-rated note for David De Gea and fans are loving new ‘bromance’

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans are loving the “bromance” between Casemiro and David de Gea.The Brazilian midfielder left an X-rated note for the Spanish goalkeeper saying, “I love you d******d”, and fans on social media loved it.
    David De Gea has shared a picture of an x-rated note left for him by CasemiroCredit: Instagram / @d_degeaofficial
    Fans are loving the ‘bromance’ between David de Gea and CasemiroCredit: Alamy
    De Gea, 32, responded to Casemiro’s note in his post, as he said: “Love you too bro.”
    Casemiro, 31, has a close friendship with De Gea, and even appeared to be unimpressed when the shot-stopper hugged opposition players ahead of the clash against Sevilla.
    De Gea shared a picture of the note left for him by Casemiro on his Instagram story for his 15 million followers.
    And fans are loving the improvement in the relationships between players in the Man United dressing room.
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    One supporter tweeted: “See the way they are only enjoying playing together. OMG.”
    A second commented: “Last season, we had a dressing room crisis.
    “This season, all I see is love and happiness from all the players.”
    A third wrote: “Look at the love in this squad. Really United.”
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    A fourth said: “Bromance 😎❤️.”
    While a fifth added: “Manchester United are now getting to being United after all these years.”

    A sixth declared: “This wasn’t happening last season… So much improvement.”
    Man United have been much improved this season and are still competing to win the FA Cup and Europa League.
    The club are also likely to qualify for a spot in the Champions League next season as they are currently sitting in 3rd place in the Premier League table. More

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    Jesse Lingard offered career lifeline with Premier League rivals and Fenerbahce showing transfer interest in Forest flop

    JESSE LINGARD could reportedly be handed a career lifeline despite an unsuccessful season at Nottingham Forest.The former Manchester United star moved to the City Ground on a free transfer last summer.
    Jesse Lingard is reportedly attracting interest from FenerbacheCredit: EPA
    The attacker rejected a chance to reunite with David Moyes and West Ham, where he had a fruitful loan spell at the end of 2022, in favour of a move to Forest.
    The move has not gone to plan, as he finds himself on the fringes of the matchday squad, having only made 17 appearances in the Premier League this season.
    Lingard, 30, has failed to score in the league for Steve Cooper’s side, but has netted twice and assisted twice in three EFL Cup appearances.
    He will be a free agent in the summer as his contract expires, but he will reportedly not be short of offers.
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    According to the Daily Mail, Turkish giants Fenerbahce and clubs from the Middle East would be willing to hand the former Red Devil a contract.
    The report has also suggested that relegation-threatened Leicester are “showing tentative interest” ahead of a summer swoop.
    Although it is said that the Foxes will likely focus on a move for Lens star Lois Openda instead.
    If Lingard were to favour a move to Turkey, he would be following in the footsteps of Dele Alli and Nathan Redmond.
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    The duo have spent this season at Besiktas with differing success.
    Alli failed to regain his form while on loan from Everton and has picked up an injury that will rule him out for the remainder of the season following surgery.
    Redmond, however, has made 21 Turkish Super Lig appearances, scoring five goals and assisting four more. More

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    Man Utd and Liverpool transfer boost as Alexis Mac Allister ‘will 100% quit Brighton’ in summer

    ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER is set to leave Brighton at the end of the season, according to reports.The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium since his World Cup triumph with Argentina in December.
    Mac Allister is set to leave Brighton at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, he is “100% guaranteed” to leave when the summer transfer window opens.
    Romano tweeted: “Understand Alexis Mac Allister and his camp consider summer move as 100% guaranteed. The expectation is for an early transfer.
    “Alexis will give his best for Brighton until June.
    “Liverpool and Man United will discuss with player side soon.”
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    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly made Mac Allister his top transfer target last week after the Reds pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
    Dortmund have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham which has been deemed far too expensive by Liverpool officials.
    Instead, they have turned their attention to Mac Allister, who is expected to cost around £80m.
    However, several other clubs including Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing him so a bidding war could ensue.
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    Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, recently revealed that the midfielder will likely seek a move away at the end of the season.
    He said: “Normally, the upcoming transfer market will find him playing for another club, we don’t know which one yet as the talks are starting.

    “It’s very likely that Alexis will be playing in another team in the summer.”
    Mac Allister joined Brighton from South American side Argentinos Juniors for £7million in 2019 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
    He agreed a 12-month contract extension in October, meaning his current deal expires in June 2025.
    Brighton also have the option of extending his contract for another year. More

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    Mason Greenwood’s potential new club revealed as European giants ‘show interest’ in Man Utd star

    MASON Greenwood’s potential new club has been revealed – with a major Serie A team “showing interest” in the Man United star.Greenwood, 21, hasn’t played for his current club Manchester United since his arrest in January 2022.
    Greenwood hasn’t played for his club in over a year
    The striker had attempted rape charges against him dropped earlier this year but his team is carrying out its own investigation.
    He will remain suspended until the end of the 2022/23 Premier League season, according to reports.
    All charges against the footballer, including attempted rape, actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour, were withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service earlier this month.
    It came after 12 witnesses, including the woman at the centre of the allegations, refused to co-operate.
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    The club has reportedly rejected several offers from Turkish clubs for the player.
    And now it’s been revealed that AC Milan has been making inquiries about the striker.
    The club reportedly appreciate the “technical ability” of the 21-year-old.
    If Greenwood does leave United, his shirt number will be up for grabs – and one player is primed to take it
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    The Express reports that Brazilian star Antony could inherit the shirt.
    Antony has struggled since moving to Old Trafford last summer, with three goals and no assists from 17 league matches.
    A new shirt could help Antony find the form which has eluded him so far this season.
    Greenwood, who earns around £100,000 a week and is contracted until 2025, is still unable to play for United or train while the Red Devils carry out an internal probe.

    This is said to involve interviews to get his version of events and checks on his physical and mental health.
    Manager Erik Ten Hag hopes this process will be complete before the summer but it cannot be confirmed, it is understood.
    Prior to his arrest, Greenwood was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents.
    But United’s women’s players reportedly don’t want him to return to the club.
    According to reports in The Athletic, “the feeling is strong” amongst the team that he should be let go – and is shared by some in the men’s dressing room.
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    Fans are also said to be uncertain about his return.
    Greenwood, who was dropped from a multi-million pound boot deal by Nike following his arrest, has made 129 appearances for United, scoring 35 goals and winning one England cap. More

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    I’m a Man Utd legend.. me and Quinton Fortune used to bully Cristiano Ronaldo – I’d smash him until he almost cried

    CRISTIANO RONALDO used to get bullied by two Manchester United legends in training who smashed him and made him “almost cry”.The Portuguese superstar, 38, is currently playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr after his controversial exit from the Red Devils in December.
    Cristiano Ronaldo used to get bullied at Man Utd training as a youngsterCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
    Quinton Fortune and Rio Ferdinand used to ‘smash’ the Portuguese starCredit: Getty
    That was the second time that he left Old Trafford having first starred for the club from 2003 to 2009.
    During that period he helped the club to three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Fifa Club World Cup.
    Following his departure to Real Madrid, the forward went from strength-to-strength and continues to break records on an almost monthly basis for both club and country.
    But it has been revealed previously that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to toughen him up after he was signed from Sporting Lisbon 20 years ago.
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    Now Rio Ferdinand, the ex-England and United defender, has opened up on the brutality.
    Speaking to Australian radio show Kyle and Jackie O, he said: “Me and a guy called Quinton Fortune … we used to take the mick out of him a lot.
    “[Ronaldo] was a lot younger than us at the time – borderline bullying, maybe, but it was just trying to, like, build him, build that resilience.”
    He also opened up on the epic table tennis battles he and Ronaldo had at the Carrington training ground in which ended up with the latter on the verge of tears every time he lost.
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    Ferdinand added: “We used to play every other day before training, as part of the warm-up. I used to smash him all over the place.
    “He did beat me … it was me and him, [ranked] one and two, like [Roger] Federer and [Rafael] Nadal.
    “If it was televised, it would have broken records. He used to, like, almost cry and that, he was so competitive.” More

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    Man Utd fans shocked and worried by Antony’s reaction to seeing Harry Maguire during Nottingham Forest goal celebration

    ANTONY had fans worried after his reaction to Harry Maguire joining in his goal celebrations on Sunday.The Brazilian international opened the scoring as Manchester United earned a 2-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.
    Antony’s reaction to Harry Maguire joining in his goal celebration had Twitter talkingCredit: AFP

    Following good work from Anthony Martial, the winger reacted quickest after the Frenchman’s shot had been saved to prod home the rebound.
    The 23-year-old, obviously delighted with his first Premier League goal for three months, raced away to celebrate as his team-mates quickly joined in.
    Antony first met Diogo Dalot, who scored the second, with a handshake and smile.
    However, his face appeared to suddenly drop as Maguire appeared.
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    And his unimpressed facial expression soon had United supporters taking to social media.
    Sharing a clip of the incident, one tweeted: “This video is only 2 seconds long but Antony’s reaction to seeing Maguire says a lot.”
    Another wrote: “This is not a good attitude towards Maguire by Antony. Not even during a goal celebration.”
    A fellow fan said: “Nahhh look at Antony’s face as soon as maguire goes up to him.”
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    But another jumped to the defence of club captain Maguire.
    They wrote: “I’m sorry, but I don’t find this funny. It’s obvious some senior players have been saying stuff about Maguire.
    “Antony would be warming the bench at most top clubs. He needs to worry about his poor performances this season instead of Maguire.”
    Maguire was back in the starting XI after injuries to first-choice duo Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
    He has found himself on the bench for the majority of the campaign under Erik ten Hag and has been linked with a move away this summer. More