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      Owen Hargreaves ‘amazed’ by ‘old school’ Man Utd player and says fans will want to see more of him

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      OWEN HARGREAVES has been left amazed by one “old school” Manchester United player after the Red Devils’ win over Real Betis. Following a tricky first-half, United pulled away from their Spanish opponents to give themselves a commanding 4-1 lead for the second-leg.
      Pellistri did not spend long on the pitch last night but impressed nonethelessCredit: Getty
      The youngster received praise from his more experienced teammates after his impactCredit: Getty
      Much of the damage had already been done by the time Facundo Pellistri came off the bench for Antony with eight minutes to go.
      He made an immediate impact off the bench which led directly to Wout Weghorst’s goal.
      Almost straight after coming on, Pellistri received the ball directly from Bruno Fernandes’ out-swinging corner.
      Despite Real Betis defenders charging towards him, the 21-year-old dribbled around the outside past two men before sending a drilled cross back in.
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      Scott McTominay’s shot was blocked before Weghorst pounced on the rebound.
      That was the high point of Pellistri’s cameo performance and it left BT pundits and former United players Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves impressed.
      Asked by presenter Jules Breach why United fans don’t see him more often, Hargreaves said: “I don’t know.
      “I was amazed how quick he was. A lot of the guys, like Jadon [Sancho] and Antony, they like to dribble and slow down and come inside, but he doesn’t want any of that.
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      “He just [likes] getting on the outside, old school, just sprinting past people. And it’s good to see because when he does that, the centre-forwards know when the ball is going to come in, where the other wingers take a lot of touches.
      “Scholesy’s right, that was a brilliant cameo. I think United fans would love to see more of him.”
      The Uruguayan winger signed for the club in 2020 and has been tipped as a potential star for the future.
      But he has found game time very difficult to come by this season with only four appearances in all competitions this campaign.
      Reports had suggested he could move on loan in January but Pellistri eventually stayed with the club. More

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      Ex-Man Utd coach explains why ‘party animal’ Anderson was a flop and how Fergie ‘wanted to hit him with a stick’

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      A FORMER Manchester United coach has revealed why “party animal” Anderson never succeeded at the club and how Sir Alex Ferguson “wanted to hit him with a stick”.Mick Clegg, who has also revealed how Fergie was good at boxing and that Roy Keane did not like Teddy Sheringham, was employed as a Power Development Trainer by the Red Devils.
      Mick Clegg (centre) worked at United under FergieCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian midfielder struggled with fitness and injuries at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      It was while he was working at Old Trafford that the club splashed out to sign Brazilian midfield star Anderson from Porto after he was spotted by the manager’s brother Martin Ferguson.
      He came with much promise after winning the “Golden Boy” award two years before his arrival.
      But despite winning the Premier League four times and the Champions League, the South American struggled overall to make an impact at United due to injury and fitness issues.
      He eventually returned to his homeland with Internacional in 2018.
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      Now Clegg, who spent four years from 2007 working with Anderson, has provided an insight into what the issues were.
      He told The Athletic: “Anderson was one. You could never find a nicer person, he was popular with everyone but he was a lazy bleeder.
      “He always had his excuses. I used to have a stick and I said to Alex Ferguson very early on, if he carries on, I’m going to hit him with my bleeding stick.
      “Fergie couldn’t believe it. ‘Don’t you dare. He cost me a lot of money. You can’t be hitting one of my players, are you mad?’
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      “Then, six weeks later, Fergie came to find me. ‘Where’s that bloody stick? Give me that stick. I want to hit him’.”
      Clegg added: “Anderson was more than capable of being an absolute stormer of a player. He just needed his head knocking. He didn’t keep fit.
      “He chose not to put in the work, so it’s hard to have too much sympathy for him. He was a party animal.”
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      Stunning Man Utd Wag leaves little to the imagination in figure-hugging dress as she glams up for Chris Brown concert

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      MAJA LINDELOF left little to the imagination as she glammed up for a Chris Brown concert.The wife of Man United defender Victor Lindelof went to the show at the AO Arena in Manchester with Melanie Da Cruz, Anthony Martial’s wife.
      Man Utd’s Victor Lindelof’s stunning wife Maja Lindelof wow fans on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      She had a new hairstyle and a figure-hugging dressCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      She was having a girl’s night out alongside Anthony Martial’s wife Melanie Da CruzCredit: Instagram / @melaniedvcruz
      They went to a Chris Brown concert at Manchester’s AO ArenaCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      But her outfit caught the attention as she wore a figure-hugging dress.
      The dress is showing some skin of her right shoulder, while the other arm is sleeved.
      Maja also had a new hairstyle for the show as she showed off her bangs on Instagram for her 241k followers.
      And fans loved the style as one said: “I love love love thisssss.”
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      A second commented: “Smash it lass.”
      A third wrote: “So beautiful.”
      While a fourth added: “The bangs are banging! You look beautiful.”
      Melanie on the other hand wore a white crop top under a denim jacket and some baggy jeans.
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      While the pair were enjoying their night, their partners were also having a good time as Man United beat Real Betis in the Europa League at Old Trafford.
      Lindelof was an unused sub on the night while Martial was not in the squad as he closes on his return from injury.
      She shared pics of her outside on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
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      Mason Mount’s price tag revealed as Man Utd join Liverpool and City in transfer race for Chelsea star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Liverpool and Manchester City have learned how much Chelsea will demand for Mason Mount.SunSport revealed on Thursday that Erik ten Hag’s men have joined the race to sign the England international, 24.
      Mason Mount could leave Stamford Bridge in the summerCredit: Getty
      It comes amid a contract stand-off between Mount and the Blues.
      His existing deal is set to expire at the end of the 2023/24 season and stalling negotiations are expected to leave the club with a decision to make.
      Mount is understood to be after a significant pay rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
      And he is reluctant to sign a huge long-term deal like compatriot Reece James.
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      Chelsea’s influx of players has also left Mount pushed down the pecking order.
      He has started just one of their last four Premier League games.
      And while it remains to be seen whether he will stay or go, rival English clubs have been put on alert by reports of a £50MILLION price tag.
      Man Utd are understood to be in for Mount after recognising they are not at the front of the queue when it comes to the pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
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      Real Madrid and Liverpool are thought to be the frontrunners to sign the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
      Mount, who has contributed three goals and six assists this season, has emerged as an ideal fit for Ten Hag’s side.

      Man Utd are targeting a number of high-profile players in the summer, the biggest of which is Tottenham talisman Harry Kane.
      But in order to sign several new stars, Ten Hag is also required to offload unwanted individuals.
      They are set to include captain Harry Maguire, forward Anthony Martial and midfielder Scott McTominay. More

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      Man Utd were FORTUNATE to only lose 7-0 against Liverpool as referee blunder is revealed

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      FIFA say ref Andy Madley should NOT have put Manchester United out of their Anfield misery by blowing up early.Madley only allowed three minutes of second half stoppage time in the 7-0 mauling despite Liverpool scoring six and the teams making substitutions in five separate windows between them.
      Two-goal Liverpool ace Mo Salah should have had more time to complete a trebleCredit: PA
      Bruno Fernandes and Co came under heavy fire after capitulatingCredit: Rex
      And while Fifa refs’ chief Pierluigi Collina understood the decision he said: “There should have been more time.
      “I can understand that giving the right amount of additional time when it is 7-0 is difficult to understand in this specific match.
      “But if the regulations of the competition say that goal difference is relevant for the ranking at the end, even one goal scored or not scored can make the difference.”
      Prem chiefs will be ordered to ensure extra additional time is added in matches next season.
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      But the World Cup-style approach, which saw a staggering 27 minutes added to England’s opener against Iran, does not have to be followed.
      Collina explained: “Referees should add all the time for injuries, penalties and red cards, goal celebrations, substitutions and VAR checks.
      “They should also add on some time for free-kicks, goal kicks and corners, although we are looking at getting nearer 60 minutes of actual playing time, not 90.”
      United only trailed at the break to Cody Gakpo’s 43rd minute opener after an even first period.
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      But once Liverpool went 3-0 up after 50 minutes it was only a question of how many more the home side would get.
      Red Devils’ boss Erik ten Hag labelled his team’s capitulation as “unprofessional”.
      Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah bagged doubles before sub Roberto Firmino got Liverpool’s seventh.
      And chances were flowing so fast late on it’s a real possibility United would have suffered more if the game had been extended much longer. More

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      Man Utd scout Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal replacement Goncalo Ramos but face mammoth transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly targeting Goncalo Ramos for a summer transfer.But the Red Devils will need to stump up a British record to trigger his release clause.
      Goncalo Ramos is a transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Ramos, 21, has shone for Benfica since breaking through as a first-team regular last season.
      And his heroic exploits at the World Cup showed he can be the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo’s throne for Portugal.
      Now United want him to be Ronaldo’s successor at Old Trafford, too, after sending scouts to watch him in action.
      As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag is desperate to add a striker to his squad and has identified Ramos as a potential option.
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      However, United face plenty of competition for his signature with some of Europe’s top clubs on the hunt for a new centre-forward.
      And Romano insists Benfica are determined to do everything they can to hold on to the academy graduate – including with a mammoth release clause in his contract.
      The journalist said on his YouTube channel: “Many European clubs are interested in Goncalo Ramos.
      “PSG director Luis Campos wanted the player a year ago, last summer but it was not possible to negotiate with Benfica because they did not want to sell.
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      “Also Manchester United scouts have been following the player for a really long time.
      “They really appreciate Goncalo Ramos. He’s one of many players they are tracking.
      “But it’s important to say the Benfica position.
      “Benfica love the player, they want to keep him, the manager Roger Schmidt has said publicly he loves him not just for the goals but also his attitude, hard work and defensive work with the team.
      “This is why it will be really difficult to sign Goncalo Ramos but there is a release clause, the release clause will be buried in the summer 100 per cent and it is €120million [£106m].”
      That £106m fee would match the fee Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in January – a new British transfer record.
      Ramos has 37 goals in 93 senior games for his club – with a whopping 23 in 34 this term to help fire Benfica clear at the top of the Primeira Liga and into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      For Portugal, he has four goals in five caps – including a phenomenal hat-trick against Switzerland in the World Cup last-16 6-1 win.
      As revealed by SunSport, though, United have already made contact with Harry Kane over a blockbuster summer transfer while Napoli ace Victor Osimhen is also on their wishlist.
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      Man Utd line up Mason Mount transfer with Chelsea star available for free as Red Devils lag behind in Bellingham race

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a move for Chelsea’s Mason Mount this summer as an alternative to Jude Bellingham.The Red Devils have weighed up a move for Borussia Dortmund star Bellingham, 19, but with Real Madrid and Liverpool considered to be ahead of them in the race, Erik ten Hag is looking to other targets.
      Mason Mount could be in line for a free transfer to Old TraffordCredit: PA
      And England midfielder Mount is increasingly being viewed as an ideal fit for the Dutchman’s plans going forward.
      The 24-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge is up in the air amid a stand-off over a new contract.
      Mount’s current deal expires next summer while talks over fresh terms have stalled over the Blues’ desire to tie their stars down to long-term deals.
      Fellow academy graduate Reece James signed a six-year deal in west London last year, meaning there is an expectation on Mount to follow suit.
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      Boss Graham Potter has called for the situation to be resolved quickly, but while an impasse remains other top clubs are circling.Man United’s rivals Liverpool have also shown an interest, though they are also pursuing Bellingham this summer.
      Ten Hag’s top target remains Tottenham and England star Harry Kane, though investment is needed elsewhere and Three Lions teammate Mount is viewed as a good fit alongside Spurs’ all-time top scorer.
      United are growing ever more confident of landing Kane, whose camp have expressed an interest in the move, especially following Tottenham’s exit from both domestic cups and now the Champions League.
      As well as planning big name arrivals at Old Trafford ahead of next season, Ten Hag also wants to cut a number of under-performing players from his squad.
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      Captain Harry Maguire, forward Anthony Martial and midfielder Scott McTominay are all facing uncertain futures and are in line to be moved on come the end of the campaign.
      West Ham asked about a deal for England defender Maguire during the January window but were knocked back while both Newcastle and Southampton have considered McTominay.
      Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has long been open to a move back to Crystal Palace, who he left for United in 2019, and despite his turnaround in form could still be heading for the exit this summer.
      Ten Hag must also find a new club for Alex Telles, who is on loan at Sevilla until the end of the season but will have another year on his deal at Old Trafford when he returns.
      Erik ten Hag is keen on more midfield optionsCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are believed to be trailing behind Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty More

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      Harry Maguire set for Man Utd exit after PSG line up £50m transfer in summer after having ‘deal on the table’ in January

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is a shock £50million summer target for misfiring French giants Paris Saint-Germain.SunSport can reveal that a deal ‘was on the table’ for Manchester United’s skipper in the January transfer window but time ran out before it could be finalised.
      Harry Maguire has struggled for game time this season but Erik ten Hag has often spoken highly of his leadership skillsCredit: Getty
      But that has only mothballed a move that will offer the England centre-half to end his frustrating four year spell at Old Trafford.
      PSG will have to match Maguire’s £200,000 a week wages but with the club backed by billions of Qatari petro-dollars that is not seen as a problem.
      Maguire, 30, still has just over two years left on his contract too but is now way down the pecking order and pondering his future.
      He has started only one of the last eight Premier League games even though he remains as club captain.
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      Maguire played only two minutes of last month’s Carabao Cup Final victory over Newcastle at Wembley but still lifted the trophy jointly alongside Bruno Fernandes.
      England boss Gareth Southgate has so far stayed loyal to Maguire and he is expected to start in the Euro 2024 qualifier on March 23 – despite his lack of appearances at club level.

      PSG are reeling at yet another premature exit from the Champions League this season, going out on Wednesday night in a last 16 tie against Bayern Munich.
      Defensive cover is at the heart of their problems with the club facing fierce criticism for failing to recruit properly in recent transfer windows.
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      Spanish veteran Sergio Ramos, 36, is the mainstay of the backline, which is why PSG coach Christophe Galtier made a bid for Maguire.
      He would have been eligible for them in the Champions League even though he played for Erik ten Hag’s team in the Europa League this season.
      Maguire was linked with a move to Man United’s Premier League rivals Aston Villa in January in another deal that failed to materialise.
      His most recent start came in the 3-1 FA Cup win over West Ham 10 days ago and he was left out altogether for last Sunday’s 7-0 pummeling at Liverpool. More