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      Man Utd and Newcastle both scouting Gabri Veiga as transfer buyout clause in Celta Vigo midfielder’s deal is revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle are both interested in Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga, according to reports.The Spaniard has shone in LaLiga this term, gathering plenty of interest.
      Gabri Veiga is attracting interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
      He is contracted at Celta until 2026, although the Spanish side are desperate to renew his deal.
      As is customary in LaLiga, Veiga’s contract possesses a release clause.
      It is currently set at £35million, although Celta want to double this sum in a contract extension.
      According to the Mirror, United and Newcastle are among a host of Prem teams admiring Veiga.
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      They could face competition from Germany, however, with Bundesliga clubs also looking at Veiga closely.
      The 20-year-old is represented by super-agent Pini Zahavi, the man tasked with handling his future.
      Veiga is a product of Celta’s academy.
      He has made 23 league appearances this season, bagging eight goals and laying on three assists from an advanced midfield role.
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      His performances saw him land international recognition in 2022.
      In November last year, Veiga earned his Spain Under-21s debut.
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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag springs to defence of misfiring striker Weghorst ahead of Southampton clash

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      WOUT WEGHORST gets dismissed as a carthorse in some quarters — but Erik ten Hag still believes he has a thoroughbred.The 6ft 6in loan ace was deemed not to have the quality to play for Manchester United by Paul Scholes after the 7-0 defeat at Liverpool.
      Erik ten Hag recruited Weghorst in January as United attempted to fill the gap left by Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      It’s just two goals in 15 starts for Weghorst in all competitionsCredit: Getty
      Fans piled in after the striker was snapped touching the ‘This is Anfield’ sign in the tunnel.
      He looked set for more woe on Thursday, missing chance after chance against Real Betis — but finally netted United’s fourth in a 4-1 Europa League last-16 first-leg win.
      It was just a second goal in 15 starts as he tries to fill the gap left by Cristiano Ronaldo.
      But United manager Ten Hag said: “He has intelligence.  He is often in the right position then he fails — but he still keeps going.
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      “So he showed great personality and character, not only in this game.
      “He could have got his goal early on but he keeps focused, keeps working, keeps putting himself in the right positions and finally he got his reward.”
      Ten Hag yesterday won the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award, with Marcus Rashford earning a third player gong this season —  as well as United’s Player of the Month for a second time running.
      But all the accolades were for performances before the March 5 Liverpool thrashing.
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      Thursday’s Betis victory saw the same Anfield line-up sent out to put things right.
      Captain Bruno Fernandes responded with a man-of-the-match display, including a goal.
      Ten Hag said: “He showed big personality by giving this performance, leading the team, it was brilliant.
      “He scores with his right, with his left, with his head, he is creating with final passes.”
      Fernandes, skipper in Harry Maguire’s absence, will lead the team out tomorrow as they host struggling Southampton — who Ten Hag sees as a threat.
      He said: “At the bottom it’s close, they will do everything they can to collect points.” More

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      How Man Utd could look like England next season as Harry Kane leads flurry of potential Three Lions signings

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      MANCHESTER UNITED appear to be finally on the right track as Erik Ten Hag closes in on a top four finish.But a 7-0 hammering at Liverpool showed there is work to be done on the transfer front for the Red Devils to be ready for Champions League football.
      Erik ten Hag will need reinforcements ahead of a likely Champions League campaign next seasonCredit: EPA
      Harry Kane is top of Man Utd’s summer wish listCredit: PA
      Man Utd’s line up could look a lot more like England next season
      Harry Kane is a top target, with United confident of a deal.
      And there is little doubt that should Kane join, he will be accompanied in a front three by Marcus Rashford.
      The local hero has yet to pen a new deal but with him already enjoying a record goal tally under Ten Hag, why would he want to be anywhere else?
      On the right, Jadon Sancho will continue to face competition from Alejandro Garnacho and Antony.
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      However, the ex-Man City youngster is expected to hold down regular place at Old Trafford for many years to come.
      Sancho’s old Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham is the most sought after player in Europe going into this summer’s transfer window.
      Real Madrid and Liverpool are the favourites to land the midfielder but he has been a United target since his Birmingham days.
      Should Liverpool fail to make the top four and Bellingham not fancy a move to Spain, the Red Devils will instantly move to pole position for his signature.
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      Man Utd still have an eye on Jude Bellingham despite Liverpool and Real Madrid leading the raceCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice is a player United have been interested in for a long timeCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount is available on a free transfer in 2024, so could be allowed to leave on the cheap this summerCredit: Getty
      And partnering Bellingham could be Declan Rice, who has also been a long term United target.
      The signing for Rice would also set up an intriguing battle for a place with enforcer Casemiro, who has more than lived up to his £70m price tag to become one of the team’s most impressive performers.
      However, the Red Devils will face stiff competition from London sides Arsenal and Chelsea for Rice’s signature.
      But they could get one over Chelsea by purchasing Mason Mount in a cut price deal, with his contract to expire in 2024.
      The attacking midfielder has yet to agree a new deal with the Blues and both his performances and relationship with the West London club’s hierarchy appear to be deteriorating.
      It is thought that the West Londoners would be prepared to sell for a fee of around £50m.
      Signing Mason Mount would also ramp up the pressure on Bruno Fernandes.
      The vice-captain infuriated United fans with his display at Anfield, as he was even accused of asking to be substituted.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has yet to impress Gareth Southgate sufficiently on the ball to earn an England cap.
      However, things are different at Old Trafford where his attitude has impressed the manager and he has muscled his way into first team contention.
      Captain Harry Maguire is also in and out of the team, and a potential candidate to leave United in the summer.
      However, he claims Erik ten Hag has told him he is a top centre-back and he may yet decide to stay and fight for his place.
      Luke Shaw has shown himself to be capable of filling it at left-centre-back when called upon, and is set to continue starting there or at left-back for the foreseeable future.
      Man Utd have used among the lowest number of English players in the Premier League this season, but that could be about to change
      Should Shaw make a more permanent switch to centre-back, United would need to decide whether or not to sign competition for Tyrell Malacia at left-back.
      Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell is far from a top Man Utd target, but he is a lifelong fan of the club.
      In goal, David de Gea is closing in on a new deal but is looking less and less a long-term option.
      That is reflected in Man Utd preparing to offer the Spaniard a reduced and incentive-based contract.
      The Sun has revealed that the 32-year-old will only be able to pick up the maximum £250,000-salary he is being offered if he plays in over 50 per cent of matches.
      England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is in no hurry to leave Everton as he has just agreed a new £150,000-a-week deal.
      However, the Toffees are 18th in the table having played a game more than the competition.
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      With Pickford’s impending new contract containing no relegation clause, it is difficult to see the Three Lions stopper playing in the Championship.
      And though Chelsea are said to be the club most keen on Pickford, with their need for a new goalkeeper greater than Man Utd’s, the Red Devils will have to purchase a new man between the sticks in the relatively near future.
      Ben Chilwell is a lifelong Man Utd fanCredit: Getty
      Jordan Pickford is at risk of being relegatedCredit: Alamy More

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      Ten Hag ‘wants new Man Utd goalkeeper if transfer funds available with Raya and Diogo Costa lined up to replace De Gea’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are being linked with David Raya and Diogo Costa as Erik ten Hag “can’t ignore” keeper David de Gea’s kicking problems.The Red Devils are monitoring other stoppers despite holding talks over extending the contract of top-earner De Gea.
      Manager Erik ten Hag says keeper David de Gea will ‘work’ on improvementsCredit: Getty
      The Telegraph suggest a summer replacement is a strong possibility.
      Boss Ten Hag’s main transfer aim remains a new world-class striker.
      Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Napoli hero Victor Osimhen and Benfica star Goncalo Ramos are rated prime targets in that department.
      But Ten Hag has admitted long-serving De Gea – United’s top earner – must work on his game.
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      The Spaniard, 32, almost gifted Real Betis a 2-1 lead before United stormed back for Thursday’s 4-1 Europa League last-16 first-leg win.
      Ten Hag said afterwards: “From today I can’t ignore it, but I think we have seen many games he did really well.
      “We work on that but David is working on that.
      “There was a lot of wind, a different ball, probably he had some problems with that, but I know we can deal with it and he will do better Sunday.”
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      Brentford ace Raya, who has won two Spain caps, has leapt to the forefront as an alternative for next season.
      But Tottenham and Chelsea are also keen on the 27-year-old.
      And Porto’s Portugal keeper Costa, 23, has been on the Red Devils’ radar for several months. More

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      Lisandro Martinez reveals how Man Utd responded to Erik ten Hag’s ‘standards’ remark following Liverpool hammering

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      LISANDRO MARTINEZ insists Manchester United’s Europa League triumph over Real Betis “doesn’t say anything” as they are looking to meet manager Erik ten Hag’s “standards”.United destroyed Betis with a score of 4-1 at Old Trafford with goals by Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst – the visitors temporarily equalised with Leicester loanee Ayoze Perez.
      Lisandro Martinez revealed how Manchester United responded to criticismCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag blasted Manchester United aces for dropping standards against LiverpoolCredit: PA
      This comes shortly after Sunday’s 7-0 mauling to Liverpool, which led to some fiery remarks by Ten Hag accusing his players of dropping their “standards” after a dominant run across all competitions.
      Martinez suggested the team took the Dutchman’s criticism on board and are now refusing to lose their concentration.
      The Red Devils picked up a comfortable lead in the first leg of the Last 16 but the centre-back insists they need to remain focused ahead of a tough return fixture next week in Seville.
      Martinez told MUTV: “It was a great result for us, but we have to keep going.
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      “It doesn’t say anything this result. It’s the first leg and when we go to Betis, we have to be ready and focused, especially in their home, they play well and have the support of their people.
      “We are happy for this game. I think the energy of the team [lacked], they started to play, and in the second half we changed the passion, the energy and we showed our mentality and we created more chances, then we score.”
      Antony, Fernandes and Weghorst received immense criticism after the embarrassing loss at Liverpool.
      But Martinez backed all of his United three team-mates, who redeemed themselves with an improved performance against Betis.
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      The Argentina international added: “He’s a really good player [Antony], with a lot of quality, his skills are amazing and I’m happy for him because it’s important for his confidence. I’m really happy with the job of the team.
      “I’m happy for him [Fernandes] as well, as like you say, there was a lot of criticism to our team but it’s like this when you play for a big, big team, it can happen, so you have to be ready and be happy with where we are.” More

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      Ten Hag makes alarming admission about David de Gea’s kicking as he identifies possible cause for keeper’s struggles

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      ERIK TEN HAG says David de Gea still needs to work on his kicking despite the 32-year-old goalkeeper having played over 500 games for Manchester United.At the Carabao Cup Final he surpassed Peter Schmeichel’s long-standing record with his 181st clean sheet for the club as they ran out 2-0 winners over Newcastle.
      Manchester United star David de Gea struggles with his kicking, claims Erik ten HagCredit: Rex
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag issued some productive criticismCredit: Getty
      But there has long been question marks over his distribution from the back.
      They were raised again on Tuesday when he gave the ball away almost leading to a second Real Betis goal.
      Speaking after the game Ten Hag said: “From today I can’t ignore it, but I think we have seen many games he did really well.
      “We work on that but David is working on that.
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      “But I think we have seen in this season that he is improving and he will keep improving, I’m sure.
      “I don’t know what the reason today was. There was a lot of wind, a different ball, probably he had some problems with that, but I know we can deal with it and he will do better Sunday.”
      De Gea is still to agree on a new contract with his current United deal running out at the end of the season.
      He is the club’s top earner on £375,000 a week but will have to take a cut to £200,000 a week if he wants to extend his stay.
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      The player himself continues to publicly claim that an agreement will be reached to keep him on at the club.
      Meanwhile, injury-plagued Anthony Martial, currently out with a hip problem, has returned to training but will not be ready for Sunday’s home game against Southampton.
      Ten Hag said: “He is on his way back, he’s back in training but we will be cautious.”
      The United boss also remains positive about Christian Eriksen returning to action before the end of the season.
      He has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury in the FA Cup win over Reading at the end of January after a hefty challenge from Andy Carroll.
      Ten Hag said: “I think his progress in the rehab is OK, is going according to plan, so we will definitely see him but not before the international break.” More

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      Four arrested after Old Trafford violence after Betis fans ‘threw coins and sausages at disabled Man Utd fans’

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      FOUR Real Betis fans were arrested after “throwing coins and sausages” at Man United’s disabled section at Old Trafford.Trouble emerged between the supporters during the Europa League tie last night as missiles were thrown from the away end.
      Four Real Betis fans were arrested after throwing items at Man United fans sat in the disabled sectionCredit: Reuters
      Real Betis fans also clashed with riot policeCredit: @StuSharp_MUFC
      Greater Manchester Police have said 50 away supporters started the troubleCredit: Getty
      The away fans are put near the disabled section in Old TraffordCredit: Alamy
      Betis were followed by 3,900 fans to Manchester for the first leg of the round of 16.
      And it kicked off after Bruno Fernandes netted United’s third goal when a group of 50 of them started to cause trouble in the ground.
      A police officer was struck by a firework, while United supporter Louise Rigby says that her eight-year-old autistic son was hit by a coin, but was luckily not hurt.
      She told MEN: “They were throwing sausages, hot dogs. Before the match even started they were throwing lighters and euros and packets of tissues and plastic drinks cups. We were getting stuff thrown all over us.
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      “Once our third goal went in, that’s when it turned nasty. They were jumping over the barriers and throwing things. One coin hit my son on the back of the head.
      “He’s got special educational needs and we were sitting in the disabled area. We go to every match. There were a lot of people in wheelchairs and they were all getting things thrown at them.
      “It was absolutely appalling. I’m all for rivalry but last night was so uncalled for. They were setting off flares and all sorts. They were throwing pints and other items. Even before everybody got a sense something was going to erupt.”
      Footage has been shared on social media of the scenes breaking out as riot police moved to the away end.
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      In other areas fans were spotted ripping seats off in order to throw it at the United fans.
      In another case, one fan was filmed repeatedly spitting at the home end as stricken stewards were piled on.
      While a Betis fan masked in a balaclava could be seen attempting to swing his belt across the narrow gap in an attempt to hit home supporters.
      According to MEN, United officials will hold talks with the Manchester United Disabled Supporters’ Association as their seating is below the away section.
      Some Betis fans were filmed spitting at United supportersCredit: @stoney_29
      The disgraceful scenes saw stewards piled on in the standsCredit: @stoney_29
      The report has also suggested that club insiders believe more trouble comes from European games than domestic ones.
      Greater Manchester Police [GMP] have confirmed that they are working with Spanish authorities and the two clubs following the incidents.
      GMP did confirm that the away fans lit flares and pyrotechnics inside Old Trafford and have also insisted that the majority of away fans were “respectful and well behaved”.
      Four Real Betis supporters were arrested for violent disorder, assault, possession of flare inside the stadium and possession of a controlled drug.
      Chief Inspector Jamie Collins, GMP’s match commander on the night, said: “The violent disorder experienced does not reflect the majority of supporters attending this fixture who went just to watch the football on the pitch.
      “Last night’s behaviour by the minority was totally unacceptable and quite shocking for the decent supporters who may have got caught up in this.
      “We are also continuing to offer the welfare needed to support one of our colleagues who was injured as a result when trying to keep the public safe.
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      “GMP are working closely with Manchester United, the UK Football Policing Unit, Real Betis, UEFA and Spanish Police colleagues to identify those involved in a post-match investigation which is ongoing.
      “If any supporters from Manchester United or Real Betis and those attending the game have any information or footage that can assist with enquiries, they are asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 as soon as possible so we can bring those responsible to justice and also to seek, where possible, football banning orders.” More

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      Fan-led consortium ‘developing’ FOURTH Man Utd bid as they look to ‘regain control of club they love’ from Glazers

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      A FAN-LED consortium are putting together a bid for Manchester United.The club is up for sale after the Glazer family decided it was time to move on after nearly 20 years owning the football giant.
      United could be set to see a change of ownership after nearly decades of Glazer family reignCredit: Getty
      Bids from British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and a Qatar investment group so far appear to be the favourites in the fight for ownership of Man United.
      But another bid has reportedly emerged from fan-led group Red Devils United.
      CBS reports that the group are “developing” an offer for the club.
      They said they want to use “the collective power of Manchester United supporters to regain control of the club that they love.”
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      The bid is believed to be a mix of private investors and fan-funding.
      Any fans backing the group are being asked to buy NFTs in return for “membership and some control over decision making.”
      Red Devils United are yet to formally enter the bidding process.
      They said: “This will be the first time the club has heard of this project. We will send details of this proposal to Manchester United and will invite questions from the club, their representatives and the fanbase.”
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      Group representative Lorenzo Alessi added: “The mission behind Red Devils United is to revolutionise and democratise elite sports ownership by giving supporters a voice at the highest levels of the game.”
      This is the latest twist in the ongoing saga of Man United’s ownership.
      Earlier today Elliott Management were revealed to have made it through to the second stage of the sales process.
      The American hedge fund have submitted an offer which is open to all parties.
      But they are reported to not want to buy United outright and instead offer financial backing to any groups who are interested.

      Reports earlier this week suggested investors from Elliott were willing to stump up cash to help improve Old Trafford.
      The group are believed to be willing to finance £2bn towards stadium improvements.
      Red Devils United and Elliott Management are the latest groups to publicly declare an interest in the bidding process.
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      The most prominent bids involve include British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner and chairman of chemicals firm Ineos.
      And Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatari bank QIB who is a member of Qatar’s ruling royal family. More