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      Former Man Utd star Chris Eagles says his journey was like David Beckham’s and was a Sir Alex Ferguson favourite

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      CHRIS EAGLES has likened his time as a Manchester United prodigy to that of David Beckham.Signed from Watford in 2000, the midfielder would earn several comparisons to the England legend as he emerged at Old Trafford.
      Chris Eagles has opened up on his time at Manchester United as a teenagerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      David Beckham also moved to the United academy from his home in the southCredit: PA:Press Association
      Like Beckham, Eagles was plucked from well outside United’s catchment area and the Hertfordshire-born player recalled how he made the move.
      The 37-year-old told Ladbrokes: “I went up there for a game and just fell in love with the club.
      “I moved into digs at 14 and at first I was obviously excited because it was like a holiday to me. I loved Manchester, I love northerners.
      “School was difficult because I was a southerner, but training-wise we used to train on Tuesdays and Thursdays and play on Saturdays.
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      “My youth team was frightening; we didn’t lose. In the old days we had myself, Phil Bardsley, Luke Steele, Kieran Richardson, Tom Heaton, Paul McShane, Gerard Pique, Giuseppe Rossi.
      “School helped me a lot; I got much better results because I was away from home and my friends which meant I just concentrated on getting good results.
      “Man United made sure we worked hard and got good grades. The only time I’d have off to come home was in school holidays, but it would never be for a long time.
      “In digs I started off living with a family on my own – I still see them now actually, four times a week, they look after my kids!
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      “Then I was with Fraizer Campbell who stayed for long weekends because he was only from Huddersfield. But I was there more or less on my own.
      “Sir Alex Ferguson had a lot of involvement with me as a kid because he knew I’d moved away from home.
      “I wasn’t too dissimilar to David Beckham in that respect; we’d both moved from London to Manchester as youngsters.”
      Red Devils icon Ferguson gave Eagles his debut in 2003 but he failed to make the cut and left for Burnley after several loan spells.
      But the former prodigy knew that Fergie, 81, held him in high regard as one of his top young stars despite a telling-off for underage driving.
      He continued: “Sir Alex had his certain players like me, Darren Fletcher and Kieran Richardson who he had soft spots for. If I was ever trouble he’d tell me off, though.
      “I drove a car somewhere when I was 15 and Sir Alex found out about it and called me in his office. I was petrified.
      “It’s the worst experience ever because you don’t know what he’s going to do. I can remember standing outside of his office, sweating, going red.
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      “He used to have a folder where he used to keep his notes. It was a hard-back. Every time he walked past me he used to just slap me on the head with it – all in good humour obviously.
      “He was just a great manager, a great guy, and that’s how he got his respect.”
      Eagles spoke highly of Sir Alex Ferguson’s effort with the young playersCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry breaks down difference between Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen and tells Man Utd who to sign

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has broken down the key difference between Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen.And he has also told Manchester United which of the two they should sign this summer.
      Thierry Henry has revealed the key difference between Harry Kane and Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex
      Man Utd want to sign a new striker this summerCredit: Alamy
      United have been regularly firing under Erik ten Hag this term, with Marcus Rashford leading the way on 26 goals in all competitions.
      But it’s reckoned the Red Devils want an out-and-out No9 to share the load.
      United have been linked with the likes of Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
      And there’s still potential for Wout Weghorst’s Burnley loan to be made permanent.
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      However, should United be prepared to spend big, there are two elite strikers on the market in Tottenham’s Kane and Napoli’s Osimhen.
      Kane, 29, is out of contract in 2024 and could finally depart Spurs after another barren campaign which has so far yielded 22 goals.
      SunSport understands he is a major target for United, who are confident of pulling off a deal should they make a bid.
      As for Osimhen, 24, his 19 strikes have put Napoli on the verge of the Serie A title.
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      Henry reckons Man Utd should sign Kane over OsimhenCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      And four goals in the Champions League has also seen his side reach this year’s quarter-finals.
      But Arsenal legend Henry reckons United should choose Kane over Osimhen.
      That’s due to the England captain’s Premier League experience.
      And Kane’s ability to drop deep would also free up more space in front of goal for Three Lions pal Rashford.
      Henry told CBS Sport: “Because of the Premier League and he knows the league, if I’m Man Utd I go Kane.
      “That doesn’t mean Osimhen is not a good player of whatever, it has nothing to do with that. I think Osimhen can adapt in any league.
      “But if I’m Man United, I would look at it like OK, this guy doesn’t need to adapt to anything, he has a way of dropping and can allow Marcus Rashford to run in behind him when he drops.
      “Kane can play anywhere also by the way.
      “[Osimhen’s future?] We go back to a Chelsea, we go back to a United if I’m thinking Premier League.
      “Paris Saint-Germain would look for a nine because they are looking for a nine. So many teams I’m thinking, where is a nine missing?
      “We know Erling Haaland is there [at Man City], let’s not talk about Kane and where he’s gonna go or maybe stay.
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      “But those are the teams that I’m thinking are playing without a nine at the minute, or maybe they might lose one, because PSG sometimes use Kylian Mbappe inside, and we all know he’s not a nine.
      “Is he gonna stay or not? But he [Osimhen] is gonna go wherever he wants to go. I think he can adapt to a lot of sides.” More

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      Erik ten Hag backs Man Utd to close gap on Arsenal and City to finally end Premier League title drought next season

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      ERIK TEN HAG is convinced Manchester United are on the right path to being title contenders next season.The Red Devils are third in the Premier League and 16 POINTS off leaders Arsenal after dropping five points in their last two matches.
      Erik ten Hag says Man Utd are on course to be title contenders next termCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are reeling from a serious injury to Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty
      Those games were the 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool and the goalless draw against Southampton on Sunday.
      Yet boss Ten Hag has impressed in his first season, winning the Carabao Cup and putting United on course for a top-four finish after ending last term in sixth place.
      They last won the title in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in 2012-13.
      Ten Hag said: “We have made good progress but there is still a gap. I couldn’t expect we would make that gap up quickly.
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      “But we want to win every game, no matter the opponent.
      “All the games you see until now, we try to win every game.
      “We’ve beaten all the top teams, we are capable of doing it, but we have to make the next step to be more consistent. But we know we can do it.”
      United landed 13 top-flight titles under Sir Alex — and Ten Hag believes English football’s top prize has never been so tough to win.
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      He added: “You see the competition and I also heard comments from other players and managers that the Premier League was never as difficult as now.
      “There are so many competitors. It’s not a two-horse race, it’s a five, six, seven-horse race — you have to be very good if you want to win the league.
      “They spend money, they have great managers and players. But we have beaten all the teams in the Premier League.”
      United turn their attention to the Europa League tonight against Real Betis, where they hold a 4-1 lead heading into the second leg of the last 16 tie.
      Ten Hag will still pick his strongest side, even though Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro are just a booking away from missing the first leg of a possible quarter-final.
      Brazilian Casemiro has been sent off twice in the past few weeks.Yellow cards are wiped at the last eight stage.
      The Dutchman said: “They will both play because it’s a very good opponent.
      “Last week we had a good result in Europe but you need your best players — we need a result, we need a win.
      “They are a good team and have really good players. They have a lot of variations, we have to be ready for that and go and battle with them.”
      Alejandro Garnacho is out with an ankle injury after a challenge by Saints full-back Kyle Walker-Peters.
      He has to deal with the setback. We can win a lot, so he has to be back as soon as possible.Ten Hag on Garnacho
      The Argentina winger will also miss Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham and a potential international debut after a call-up this month.
      Ten Hag said: “It’s difficult, he has made great progression. He was selected by the national team, it was a big moment for him.
      “He’s in a really good development and we don’t want to disturb that process.
      “He has to deal with the setback. We can win a lot, so he has to be back ready as soon as possible.”
      United have suffered long-term injuries to Garnacho and Christian Eriksen — the latter from Reading’s Andy Carroll in their FA Cup tie — with both challenges going unpunished.
      The Red Devils chief has been left unhappy with the officiating this season that includes the injuries and Casemiro’s dismissals as well as recent penalty shouts on Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, with the club in regular talks with refs’ body PGMOL.
      He added: “We have the injuries and we have the red cards — that is the combination. There were some discussions about it.”
      Despite the 7-0 pounding at Anfield and the 0-0 Old Trafford draw with Southampton, Ten Hag believes United can have a strong end to the season.
      They bounced back from heavy defeats to Brentford and Manchester City earlier in the season.
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      He said: “We have done it after Brentford, we have done it after City, we are capable of it — but we have to show it again.”
      MAN UTD (likely): De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Malacia, Casemiro, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst. More

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      ‘Newcastle’s 12 miles away’ – Fans reckon Ousmane Dembele is LOST as he’s bizarrely spotted at Sunderland vs Sheff Utd

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      FANS were all left scratching their heads after Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele was spotted in attendance at the Stadium of Light. Dembele has been linked with a transfer to a host of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle.
      Ousmane Dembele has been linked with a transfer to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      But bizarrely he was spotted at Sunderland’s Stadium of LightCredit: BBC via Twitter
      And it is his link to Newcastle which makes his visit to the home of Sunderland – the Magpies’ fierce rivals – such a bizarre one.
      Sunderland were in action against Sheffield United in the Championship as they looked to get back into the promotion chase.
      However, despite going ahead, the Black Cats fell to a 2-1 defeat following goals on either side of the break from the Blades.
      Regardless, some fans believe it was a simple case of him being lost.
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      One user said: “Someone should have told him Newcastle is another 12 miles away 😂.”
      A second user commented: “Bro doing side quests.”
      A third remarked: “Things I didn’t expect to see tonight: Ousmane Dembele at Sunderland-Sheffield United. Should have gone to Hull-Burnley, Ousmane.”
      One Sunderland fan joked: “I’m watching it. Lining him up as Amad’s [Diallo] replacement next season.”
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      Dembele previously celebrated Sunderland’s promotion at the end of last season after congratulating the club on Instagram.
      He appears to have a good relationship with Sunderland’s French owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, with whom he sat next to for the game. More

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      Man Utd reveal shock change to pre-season plans as they line-up US trip including potential Las Vegas match

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will tour the USA in pre-season this summer for the first time in five years.Erik ten Hag’s squad are tipped to visit Las Vegas and a friendly with Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham has been mooted for San Diego on July 26.
      Erik ten Hag will prepare his United squad for 2023-24 in the USA with a pre-season tour, although the schedule has yet to be revealedCredit: Getty
      Ryan Reynolds’ big-spending Wrexham are expected to take on the Red Devils and Chelsea across the pond ahead of next seasonCredit: Getty
      And although it will be the eighth time in two decades United have travelled Stateside, the new plans mark a major change from choosing Asia and Australia in recent years.
      Ten Hag will hope the Red Devils’ huge support in the US will have a Treble to celebrate at first hand.
      The Dutchman’s Carabao Cup winners are on the brink of the Europa League quarter-finals and host Fulham in the FA Cup last eight on Sunday.
      Old Trafford football director John Murtough said: “Everyone at the club is looking forward to it, especially the players, who love the high-quality facilities, the welcoming atmosphere and passionate support of our large US fanbase.
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      “As well as engaging with our fans, Tour 2023 will give Erik and his squad the opportunity to reconnect after the summer break and prepare for the restart of the Premier League.
      “We’ve worked with the manager and his staff to create training camps with the best sporting facilities available, as well as a mix of competitive opponents, ensuring the squad will have the best opportunity to gain fitness and playing time in the US.
      “Tour 2023 will not only see the return of our senior players to training and playing, but there will also be valuable opportunities for up-and-coming talent from our academy and for our US fans to see some potential stars of the future.”
      Murtough added: “We know that Manchester United and the Premier League in general are growing in popularity across the US, so we are looking forward to building on this connection this summer.”
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      United visit Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 tomorrow night 4-1 up from last week’s first leg at Old Trafford.
      But wingers Antony and Alejandro Garnacho failed to make Ten Hag’s 21-man squad.
      Antony missed training on Wednesday due to illness and Garnacho has joined Anthony Martial on the injury list. More

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      Chris Smalling makes transfer U-turn as former Man Utd star sets out demands to stay at Jose Mourinho’s team

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      ROMA star Chris Smalling is holding talks for a new contract shortly after handing in a transfer request, reports suggest.Former Manchester United ace Smalling’s contract at the Olimpico runs out in June but the Giallorossi want him to stay.
      Chris Smalling attempted to force a move away from Roma in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Roma star Chris Smalling is holding talks for a new contractCredit: Rex
      According to Corriere dello Sport, the centre-back wants a two-year contract with the exact same salary he currently earns.
      Roma initially offered the 33-year-old a one-year extension and have yet to raise their proposal after he laid out his demands.
      However, the same report suggests “white smoke” is likely to come out at the end of the negotiations.
      This poses as quite a U-turn by Smalling, who attempted to force a move away from Roma in January.
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      Inter Milan have been named as potential suitors for the former England international.
      Inter are facing financial issues and are likely to lose key defenders in the summer, with Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij both out-of-contract.
      The Nerazzurri’s manager Simone Inzaghi sees Smalling as the perfect replacement after a series of impressive performances under Jose Mourinho.
      The defender joined Roma in 2019 initially on loan from United and earned a permanent contract a year later.
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      Smalling has since amassed a total of 10 goals and five assists in 131 appearances.
      The Londoner was also key in Roma’s Europa Conference League triumph last year.
      The ex-Fulham ace is still a prolific figure in Mourinho’s team with three goals and one assist in 35 appearances across all competitions this season. More

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      A chat with Man Utd’s Sancho left me excited about Carrick… but I never knew I’d be Championship top scorer for Boro

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      THE CHAMPIONSHIP’S top scorer has revealed how a chat with pal Jadon Sancho left him chomping at the bit to work for Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough.Former Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom started the season training with Boro’s Under-21 team.
      Middlesbrough’s Chuba Akpom is the top scorer in the Championship with 23 goalsCredit: Getty
      The striker, pictured with Jadon Sancho, was excited to work for Michael Carrick after a chat with his palCredit: Instagram
      He arrived at the Riverside in 2020 from PAOK but was soon shipped out back to the Greek club first by Neil Warnock and then left on the sidelines by Chris Wilder.
      Manchester United legend Carrick, 41, replaced the axed Wilder in October with Boro sitting 22nd in the table but has since transformed the Teessiders.
      They now sit in third, just three points off automatic promotion, with their incredible rise matched by striker Akpom.
      He has fired 24 goals in all competitions so far for Boro, including 23 in the Championship, making him the division’s top scorer.
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      Akpom has also become the first player since Bernie Slaven 33 years ago to score 20 or more league goals in a season for the club.
      He has now revealed that he knew things would get a lot better for him in the North East under Carrick after a talk with United winger Sancho – although he admits he never expected it to go this well.
      He told Slaven’s Total BS podcast: “No [I wasn’t concerned about Carrick’s arrival], I was actually really excited because a good friend of mine is Jadon Sancho at Manchester United and he had nothing but good things to say about the manager.
      “So I kind of knew already what to expect from the gaffer. But I didn’t know it’d go this well.”
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      Former England international Carrick won the Premier League five times and the Champions League during his Old Trafford playing career.
      He initially joined United’s coaching staff under Jose Mourinho.
      He was then part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom team before then getting a brief taste of management himself after the Norwegian was axed in November 2021.
      Newcastle-born Carrick had a three-game stint as caretaker, with Sancho part of the squad he took charge of.
      He led United to two wins and then a draw against Chelsea but left after Ralf Rangnick’s arrival last season.
      Michael Carrick has transformed Middlesbrough since his arrival in OctoberCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘set to launch club-record £105m transfer offer for Randal Kolo Muani’ in bid to beat PSG to France star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to bid an eye-watering £105MILLION for Eintracht Frankfurt and France forward Randal Kolo Muani.Erik ten Hag will bid to bolster his squad in the summer as he attempts to mount a Premier League title challenge next season.
      Randal Kolo Muani could be set for a big move in the summerCredit: Getty
      Randal Kolo Muani has been outstanding in the Bundesliga
      Anthony Martial is expected to depart as he enters the final 12 months of his deal.
      And his replacement could come in the form of French international Kolo Muani, 24.
      According to Bild, Frankfurt may allow the forward to leave if they receive an offer in the region of £90m.
      Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in bringing in the World Cup star at the end of the season.
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      However, Man Utd are understood to be preparing the first formal offer in an attempt to rip him away from the Bundesliga side.
      Kolo Muani joined Frankfurt on a free transfer last summer after his Nantes contract expired.
      He has immediately hit the ground running in Germany, contributing 16 goals and 14 assists in 34 games in all competitions.
      Kolo Muani’s sensational form earned him a surprise call-up to France’s World Cup squad.
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      He then scored in their 2-0 semi-final win over Morocco, before coming desperately close to a winning goal in the final but for the outstretched leg of Argentina keeper Emi Martinez.
      He is under contract until 2027, meaning Frankfurt hold a strong position when it comes to negotiating a fee.
      But that may not stop Man Utd as they look to beat PSG to his signature. More