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      Tottenham legend Chris Waddle issues Harry Kane warning to Man Utd and explains why Chelsea spent too much on Fernandez

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      CHRIS WADDLE warned Manchester United that Tottenham superstar Harry Kane may not fit manager Erik ten Hag’s style.United continue to be linked with a sensational swoop for Kane, who is entering the final year of his contract in the summer and Ten Hag has prioritised the signing of a striker.
      Chris Waddle believes Tottenham star Harry Kane may not fit Manchester United’s styleCredit: Rex
      But Spurs legend Waddle has warned the Red Devils that the England captain could struggle to adapt to the Dutch tactician’s pressing on the ball.
      However, the 62-year-old insists the star centre-forward could still bring goals, especially if Ten Hag found a way to include him to his tactics.
      Waddle told SunSport: “It would be a bit of a strange one; Harry Kane’s a great footballer and his goal record is phenomenal, I think he could fit into most teams.
      “But normally I’ve got to say that Ten Hag likes somebody who starts the pressing, that’s why he’s brought in Wout Weghorst. Obviously he’s not Harry Kane but the lad works very hard, he brings players up the field.
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      “He likes to go and press and that starts Man Utd’s game plan. I don’t think that’s Harry Kane’s strength, turning and chasing different centre-halves down, he’s a different type of player.
      “If you’re going to play a different style of football then obviously Harry Kane, as he does for Tottenham, he wants to come off the centre-halves and link the play, gets into little pockets where he’s hard to pick up.
      “So, it would be a strange one I think for Ten Hag given the way he likes to play. It would look strange how Harry Kane would actually fit in with the way he plays. But he’s obviously a goalscorer and Man Utd want somebody.
      “I know Marcus Rashford’s doing it at the minute but they need somebody up there whose going to get 20 goals plus every season.”
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      Waddle, though, hinted United would be “taking a risk” if they tried to sign Kane in the summer, especially if they expect him to lead them to trophies.
      That is because of the 29-year-old’s advanced age and his high asking price.
      Waddle added: “It’s a hard one. Listen it’s going to cost a lot of money to get him out of his contract, whether these clubs are willing to pay.
      “I think he’s 29 now, so it’ll be his last big contract for a four or five-year deal I’d think. It’s a big decision for any club to say we want Harry Kane. I understand why a lot of big clubs are linked with him, because as I said he’s a very good player.
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      Chris Waddle believes Manchester United may be taking a risk with Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      “You’re taking a risk on him aren’t you, so it’s basically shelling out money to win honours. Now if you’re winning trophies then it’s been worthwhile, but if you don’t win trophies then a lot of people will say it wasn’t money well spent.
      “Everybody is a gamble at modern day prices, but the one thing with Harry Kane is that he is proven, and I’m sure Man Utd would be buying a player who could easily fit into Man Utd.”
      Kane would command a high fee, but no one has cost more than Premier League record signing Enzo Fernandez who joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107million in January.
      Waddle was impressed with Fernandez’s performances at the 2022 World Cup, where he helped Argentina win the title and was awarded as they competition’s best young player.
      But the former England international believes the 22-year-old’s fee should have been splashed for someone closer to the calibre of a proven star like Lionel Messi.
      Waddle said: “Well it was a lot of money, I watched him in the World Cup but, obviously Messi was a star for them. You look at their team and he’s not somebody who catches the eye.
      Chris Waddle hinted Chelsea should have spent Enzo Fernandez’s fee for a bigger starCredit: Rex
      “He’s a player who works hard, he’s a very good passer of the ball, he keeps the ball very well. He’s got a few different attributes than Jorginho had or Mateo Kovacic. I wouldn’t say he was streets ahead of them, so time will tell.
      “Chelsea will be good, because the players that they have signed are good players, but it’s going to take time which is why I’m waiting for them to kick in.
      “Would I say they’ve spent too much money on him? I’d probably say that about a lot of players. For me, he’s got to score goals, he’s got to make goals, he’s got to be an unbelievable player all over the park.
      “He’s not a dribbler, he’s not an exciting player, which then people might think if he’s playing at an average level then people will say why have you paid that much money?
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      “For me paying £110-115m, you need someone like Lionel Messi for that money, and he’s definitely not Lionel Messi.”
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      Gavi shoves Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes to the ground in off-the-ball incident but escapes VAR punishment

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      BARCELONA ace Gavi escaped punishment from VAR after shoving Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes to the ground.United picked up a 2-2 draw against Barca at the Nou Camp in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash.
      Barcelona’s Gavi and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes collided off the ball
      Gavi shoved Fernandes to the ground but escaped VAR punishment
      And Red Devils fans were left baffled that the off-the-ball clash between the Spain international and Fernandes was ignored.
      The Portugal international cheekily caught Gavi on the back of the ankle.
      But the 18-year-old didn’t take it well and responded with a left on Fernandes’ back.
      The United playmaker went down but no action was taken by referee Maurizio Mariani or Massimiliano Irrati on VAR.
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      Fans were left puzzled and took to Twitter to express their bewilderment.
      One supporter tweeted: “Red card to Gavi how can he floor Fernandes like that?”
      Another commented: “Gavi gets no yellow card for hitting Bruno Fernandes?”
      A third posted: “Gavi thought he was whinging s***house? Meet Bruno Fernandes.”
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      This fan wrote: “Bruno Fernandes is not going to take a liking to Gavi.”
      And that one tweeted: “Gavi’s been instructed to wind up Bruno Fernandes, Xavi knows he can upset Bruno and Gavi is the ultimate wind-up. Brilliant.”
      Gavi, though, didn’t escape a booking during the match and will be suspended from the return fixture at Old Trafford next week.
      That was the Barcelona teenager’s third yellow card in Europe this season. More

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      ‘I find it incredible’ – Fuming Xavi claims Barcelona were denied ‘clear’ penalty against Man Utd

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      BARCELONA manager Xavi was left fuming as he felt his side were denied a clear penalty against Manchester United.The Spaniard claimed that Red Devils midfielder Fred handled the ball in the box and that referee Maurizio Mariani should have pointed to the spot.
      Xavi claims that Barcelona should have had a penalty against Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      The ball appeared to hit midfielder Fred’s arm in the 85th minuteCredit: Twitter
      In the 85th minute, Barcelona star Sergio Roberto had a header in the United box and replays suggested that the ball scraped the outstretched arm of Fred.
      If a penalty was given it could have handed the LaLiga giants an opportunity to win the Europa League first leg at the Nou Camp.
      After the game, Xavi said: “Fred’s handball? It’s a penalty, it’s very clear.
      “They didn’t give it to us in Milan in the Champions League, I don’t know what we have to do.
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      “And they tell us that they have checked it, I find it incredible, incredible.”
      VAR did look at the incident, but did not decide to overturn the on-field decision.
      Erik ten Hag was also left angry with referee Mariani for missing a foul on Marcus Rashford on the edge of the hosts’ box.
      The Dutch manager was booked for making his feelings clear during the game, with many fans sending their support to him on social media.
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      The two sides will face off in a mouthwatering second leg next Thursday at Old Trafford.
      Neither side have a score advantage due to there not being the away goal rules in the Europa League.
      Marcos Alonso scored the opening goal of the game in the 50th minute before United fought back.
      Rashford scored the equaliser in the 52nd minute and a Jules Kounde own goal put them in the lead seven minutes later.
      However, former Leeds star Raphinha’s cross in the 76th minute managed to evade everyone and level the tie. More

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      Man Utd share price SOARS by £334m as Qatar ready £5bn deadline day bid in takeover battle with Ratcliffe and Saudis

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s share price soared by £334million in a DAY as Qatar investors plan a £5billion bid for the club.This interest has had a huge effect on the Red Devils’ share price as a deadline for takeover bids is reached.
      The Glazers are set to receive bids to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      A group of Qatari investors are set to bid £5billion for the clubCredit: Reuters
      Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is at the head of the Qatari groupCredit: Getty
      The price had been £19.87 per share, but after the jump the price has risen to £20.35 per share, an increase of over three per cent.
      The increase is more than what was paid by PIF to take Newcastle off the hands of Mike Ashley, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire.
      The Qataris are set to lodge their £5bn bid for the club ahead the Glazers’ self-imposed deadline of 10pm on Friday, according to Bloomberg.
      They will have to compete with interest from Saudi Arabia, the USA as well as from United supporter and billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
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      The Qatar investor group had reportedly been interested in buying Liverpool but after failure, have reportedly put all their focus on acquiring the Red Devils.
      The failed bid to buy rivals Liverpool was reported by Qatar-based journalist Mohammed Al-Kaabi.
      Both clubs are on the market as they look to compete with Manchester City and Chelsea’s millions in the summer transfer window.
      The Qataris had hoped to take full control from John W. Henry’s Fenway Sports Group at Anfield.
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      However, Liverpool’s American owners have reportedly refused to give up majority control in any sale.
      This goes against the wishes of the Qataris, who apparently want much more than a minority stake in any club.
      And it’s reckoned they are now focused on a complete takeover at United instead.
      Meanwhile, CBS adds that the Qataris and Liverpool never reached advanced negotiations and no concrete bid was made.
      And any offer made for United is likely to come under the Glazers’ valuation.
      The Glazers are hoping for a full sale of United for around £6billion.
      But Uefa were today urged to block any offer from the Middle Eastern country due to concerns over Qatar’s ties to Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, it’s reckoned European football’s governing body will not KO a bid from Qatar.
      Two clubs competing in the same competition cannot be controlled by the same owners. If they were, one of PSG or Manchester United would have to sit out of the Champions League.
      It’s not clear if the group interested in buying Manchester United have any link with Qatar Sports Investments, the owners of PSG.
      Investors from Qatar would join Arab compatriots like Saudi Arabia and the UAE in splashing the cash in the Premier League.
      Newcastle have Saudi owners while Man City are controlled by the UAE.
      The Telegraph report that a Saudi Arabian bid is imminent.
      Any new owners will have to go some way to match the £600million spent by Chelsea’s American backers, with Todd Boehly prepared to find even more for a new striker this summer.
      Ratcliffe has been interested in buying the club since news that the Glazers were willing to part with it.
      The OCG Nice owner is a Man United supporter, however The Times report suggests that he faces a big challenge beating the Qataris to being the new owner of the club.
      This is because of the group’s “resources and a desire for their first Premier League acquisition to be United”.
      Tech giants Apple and Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega have also previously been mentioned as contenders when the Glazers first expressed a willingness to sell, although the latter has distanced himself from a bid.
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      Raine, the New York investment bank, have been enlisted to deal with the sale of the club.
      And the bank is “confident” it can be completed in the next six weeks, according to The Times.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is another potential owner of the clubCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man Utd

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      RAPHINHA repeatedly PUNCHED Marcos Alonso’s seat in a meltdown after being subbed off against Manchester United.The Europa League first-leg tie ended all square at the Nou Camp after Raphinha made it 2-2 on the night.
      Raphinha was left fuming after being subbed off

      But the Brazilian was left fuming after he made way for Ferran Torres on 83 minutes.
      Raphinha’s frustrations were evident on the subs bench as he took his anger out on Alonso’s seat.
      But he did apologise to manager Xavi afterwards – despite not needing to.
      Xavi said: “I see and understand Raphinha’s anger, I was also angry. I make the changes thinking about the team and not to point fingers at anyone
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      “Raphinha has apologised to me but he didn’t have to. I see it as a positive that everyone wants to play.”
      Alonso headed Barca 1-0 up on 50 minutes but just moments later Marcus Rashford levelled.
      And Rashford had a part in putting United 2-1 up after his cross was diverted in by defender Jules Kounde.
      Kounde’s blushes were sparred by Raphinha, whose curled cross sailed all the way in.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag claimed the game was so good it was more fitting for Champions League football.
      He said: “I think we dictated the game. Apart from maybe 15 minutes of the first half, we had some difficulties, but for the rest, we dictated the game and we outplayed [them], so many chances, so I was a little bit disappointed that in half-time it was 0-0 because we should have scored.
      “The opportunities they had, we created by ourselves. But I think it was a great game, two attacking teams, I think it was really Champions League [level] and even more than that.
      “So I really enjoyed the game a lot. In the end, 2-2, and we have to finish it at Old Trafford.”
      Erik ten Hag after the draw in BarcelonaCredit: PA More

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      Barcelona fans fear they’ll be demolished at Man Utd after key player is banned for Europa League second-leg

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      BARCELONA fans are fearing the worst ahead of their Europa League second leg against Manchester United.Barca and United drew 2-2 in the first leg of their play-off at the Nou Camp and are scheduled to meet again next Thursday at Old Trafford.
      Barcelona fans are not confident ahead of the second leg against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Barcelona will have several key absences against Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      And some Blaugrana supporters aren’t feeling confident, especially after Gavi’s suspension.
      The midfielder picked up his third booking in Europe this season and will be one of Xavi’s many notable absentees at the Theatre of Dreams.
      The Barcelona manager will also be without Pedri, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Red Devils.
      Ousmane Dembele and Segio Busquets are also on the shelf with thigh and ankle injuries respectively.
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      And the Barcelona faithful are not sure about their team’s chances against United.
      One fan tweeted: “Today’s game was a complete mess! There was no effectiveness, and our defense was predictably chaotic.
      “With Pedri out due to injury and Gavi suspended, no Dembele, no Busquets the situation only got worse. We ended up with a draw, but Barca is severely handicapped..”
      Another posted: “We are totally f****d up – Pedri missing the 2nd leg, Dembele missing the 2nd leg, Gavi suspended, Busquets missing the 2nd leg. All i can see now is United putting 4 past us.”
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      A third supporter commented: ” No Gavi, Pedri, Busq [Busquets], Dembus [Dembele]. That’s not good.”
      This fan wrote: “We’re f****d.”
      And that supporter tweeted: “Yeah we’re most likely out.”
      It’s good news however for Manchester United, who impressed in the 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp. More

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      Likely date of Man Utd takeover revealed with Qatari investors hellbent on buying Premier League club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be under new ownership in the next SIX weeks.Bids from both Sir Jim Ratcliffe and a group of Qatari investors are set to be made by the deadline at 10pm on Friday.
      The Glazer could have sold Man United in six weeks’ timeCredit: AFP
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to bid for the clubCredit: AFP or licensors
      The Glazers are hoping for a full sale of United for around £6billion.
      Raine, the New York investment bank, have been enlisted to deal with the sale of the club.
      There are also expected to be offers from the USA and Saudi Arabia for the Old Trafford side.
      And the bank is “confident” it can be completed quickly, according to The Times.
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      The report suggests the deal can be done with haste due to the “financial structure” of the prospective owners.
      The Glazers bought the club in 2005 and have been looking to cash in on the club since November.
      Ratcliffe, a fan of the club, has been interested in buying the club ever since fans started to protest against the Glazers.
      However, The Times report suggests that the OCG Nice owner faces a big challenge beating the Qataris to being the new owner of the club.
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      This is because of the group’s “resources and a desire for their first Premier League acquisition to be United”.
      The Qataris were also interested in buying Liverpool but have been unsuccessful and are now more determined to complete the acquisition of United.
      While the Glazers are hoping for a price of £6bn, it has been suggested that a deal could happen for a price of £4.5bn. More

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      Man Utd in Marco Reus transfer boost as Dortmund boss publicly apologises to star after win over Chelsea

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND manager Edin Terzic has publicly apologised to Manchester United target Marco Reus for not using him against Chelsea.Dortmund beat the Blues 1-0 in the Champions League last-16 at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday thanks to Karim Adeyemi’s winner.
      Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic apologised to Marco Reus for not using him against ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But BVB captain Reus was left on the bench by Terzic, who preferred to bring on veteran Anthony Modeste and teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
      The German-Croatian tactician publicly apologised to the playmaker after full-time, but insists he has to “respect” the decision.
      Terzic told DAZN: “Of course, I’m deeply sorry.
      “But it’s not just about Marco. We also had other guys who didn’t come on.
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      “He has to respect it. But don’t accept it.
      “He can show tomorrow in training and in the next few games that he doesn’t accept it.
      “But right now he has to respect it like everyone else.”
      According to Bild, Reus was one of the first Dortmund players to leave the pitch after the celebrations as he “disappeared” down the tunnel.
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      The 33-year-old’s supporting role in the first leg could work as a transfer boost for United with manager Erik ten Hag keen to give him a key role in his squad.
      Ten Hag has reportedly met with the Germany international’s agent Dirk Hebel to discuss a potential move to Old Trafford.
      Hebel and fellow representative Darren Freeman watched the Red Devils beat rivals Manchester City 2-1 from the Old Trafford stands last month.
      Reus’ contract runs out in June and he still wants to play at top level for the next two years.
      Dortmund want the German star to extend his deal but will have to accept a significant pay cut. More