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      Man Utd star could be heading to Ajax in free transfer with club chiefs expected to let him run down contract

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN could be heading back to Ajax at the end of this season, Sun Online has learned.The Danish midfielder’s contract is up in June, and Old Trafford chiefs are not expected to offer the 32-year-old a new deal.Christian Eriksen could be on his way out of Old TraffordCredit: GettyBut the former Spurs, Inter and Brentford star is in high demand – and his former club Ajax lead the way in trying to sign him.The Dutch giants are monitoring his situation and could be prepared to offer Eriksen a three-year deal which would pave the way for him to end his career back at Ajax.They are trying to tie up a deal which would see Eriksen agree to a move in the New Year but remain at Old Trafford to see out the remainder of his contract.Yet while Ajax step up their bid, clubs in America and Saudi Arabia are also keen.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Eriksen is believed to be attracted by the idea of a fairytale return to a club where he really made his name.Last month Eriksen said he felt settled on and off the field at Manchester United but admitted he’d have to wait to see what his long-term future holds following a summer of speculation.Eriksen said: “I feel very good being at United. If they told me to leave I would leave but I didn’t hear that.“I’m also a guy who likes being in a place where my family is settled and at the same time being in a place where I can benefit and play, that’s always going to be my aim.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAsked about his long-term future with his contract expiring next summer, the midfielder said: “There’s one year left so my focus is going to be on this year, going full out and see what happens afterwards.“It’s difficult to ask the manager in the off-season how many minutes I’m going to get in a season.Gary Neville explains what happened in Man Utd meeting amid pressure on Erik ten Hag’s jobEriksen’s Man United statsHere is a look at Christien Eriksen’s career at Man United…Games: 80Goals: 6Assists: 16Yellow Cards: 6Red Card: 0 Minutes Played: 5,030Honours: FA Cup x1“If he starts promising minutes to players we’re going to have a long season!“There was no speaking in that sense, just head down, work hard and focus on each game.”When asked if he has spoken about extending his current deal, he said: “No, we are not there yet.”Former Man United star Roy Keane recently labelled Eriksen “a fool” for his comments after the draw to FC Twente.The midfielder claimed that the Dutch outfit wanted the result more than the Red Devils, a notion that upset Keane.Eriksen was one of Erik ten Hag’s first signings after taking charge in 2022, the 32-year-old midfielder’s role became somewhat diminished last term and talk turned to a potential exit.Former club Ajax and Belgian side Anderlecht were linked with a summer move for Eriksen.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Denmark international made his first start of the season in United’s 3-0 win at Southampton, which he followed up three days later with a brace in the 7-0 Carabao Cup shellacking of Barnsley.But he’s had a marginal impact since then as the team has struggled. More

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      Man Utd ‘already considering buying back star they sold for £5m in May’ as Real Madrid and Barcelona eye transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering making a huge transfer U-turn a mere FIVE MONTHS after sanctioning the sale of a former player.According to reports, manager Erik Ten Hag is already plotting to bring in reinforcements in January – despite his neck being on the chopping block.Manchester United are reportedly contemplating re-signing Alvaro Carrera’s from BenficaCredit: GettyThe Red Devils sold the left-back to the Portuguese club for £5million in MayCredit: GETTYUnited are reportedly considering triggering the buy-back clause they placed in the dealCredit: GETTYAnd it’s claimed the club are contemplating re-signing defender Alvaro Carreras – who they sold to Benfica last summer.That’s according to the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, who claim the Red Devils are considering exercising the buy-back clause they placed in the £5million deal they struck with the Lisbon club.United, however, will reportedly face competition for the 21-year-old’s services from La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.The Red Devils signed Carerras from Real in September 2020, pipping both Barca and Manchester City to his services.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut he failed to make a single first-team appearance for the club, who sent him on loan three times before he joined Benfica on a permanent deal in May.Carreras has gone from strength to strength since moving to the Portuguese capital, making nine appearances in all competitions this season.Ten Hag may not get to bring Carreras back to Old Trafford as he’s seemingly on the verge of being sacked, although the Dutchman remains confident of turning things around.He told Sky Sports earlier this month: “We are going to make a success from the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about. “We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.”Erik ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy caught in heated conversation during Man Utd’s draw at Villa “I’m not thinking about it,” he said when asked if he’s worried about being sacked. “I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Manchester United will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Brentford to Old Trafford. More

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer REJECTS national team job as he waits for return to management three years after Man Utd sacking

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has reportedly rejected the chance to return to management.The Norwegian has been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United in 2021.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down a chance to manage a national teamCredit: AFPSolskjaer has been out of work since leaving Man UnitedCredit: GettySolskjaer, 51, earned the full time job at Old Trafford after a stint as interim manager in 2018.However, despite a promising start, he was axed after two and a half seasons.Solskjaer has now been offered the chance to take over the Denmark national team.Tipsbladet report that he was approached over the vacant role following Kasper Hjulmand’s exit.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHowever, it is believed that Solskjaer rejected the chance to have an interview with the Danish FA.Had he accepted the position, then he would have had the opportunity to coach current Red Devils Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen.The report claims that it is because he is already in “negotiations with a major club” over the head coach role.Solskjaer has recently admitted that he would accept a role back at Old Trafford if the opportunity arose.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe told media: “If the family [United] asks, I would say yes every day of the week.”It feels wrong to talk about jobs that other people have now, but I would say yes, of course.”How would Southgate and Tuchel transform Man Utd flops and who is best for job?The Red Devils currently have Erik ten Hag in the dugout, although he faces an uncertain future.The Dutchman has come under pressure from fans and the Old Trafford hierarchy due to the terrible start to the season.Ten Hag was the full-time replacement for Solskjaer after Ralf Rangnick’s interim spell ended in the summer after the 2020/21 season. More

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      Man Utd fans say ‘looks like a beast’ as forgotten star appears ripped in boxing training 502 days since last appearance

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon Tyrell Malacia “looks like a beast” after spotting the injured full-back looking ripped in a boxing video.Malacia, 25, has not played football for 15 MONTHS after undergoing knee surgery in the summer of 2023.Tyrell Malacia has been working out through boxingCredit: https://x.com/TenHagBall_A video has circulated on social media showing Malacia looking sharpCredit: https://x.com/TenHagBall_Tyrell Malacia returned to Manchester United training last month after not featuring at all last seasonCredit: GettyIt’s been 502 days since Malacia’s last competitive appearance.He last put on his boots for Holland in a June 2023 Uefa Nations League match, before he went under the knife a month later.Complications following the surgery meant he was forced to undergo a second procedure that kept him out of action for the 2022-23 season.However, the left-back formally returned to first team training a fortnight ago.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd his team-mates gave him a heart-warming welcome, slapping him on the head as he ran under a make-shift tunnel of players.But Red Devils fans’ excitement levels reached fever point when Malacia was spotted looking absolutely shredded and in tip-top shape this week.This comes after a video circulated of the former Feyenoord defender throwing hands during an intense boxing physio session.One fan wrote: “Malacia looks like a beast!”Most read in FootballTyrell Malacia looks ready to go nowCredit: https://x.com/TenHagBall_FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA second said: “The team needs him badly. Please tell me this is the end of his time out.”A third wrote: “He’s coming back stronger 💪🏼.”Gary Neville explains what happened in Man Utd meeting amid pressure on Erik ten Hag’s jobAnother added: “Malacia working hard on his road to recovery!”A possible Malacia return would come at an opportune time given United’s left-back crisis.The Red Devils have ONE full-back available for selection – Diogo Dalot, who has been filling in at left-back.Right-back Noussair Mazraoui has been ruled out of action for weeks after undergoing a minor corrective procedure after experiencing heart palpitations. Mazraoui withdrew from the Morocco squad after being replaced by Victor Lindelof at half-time against Aston Villa.He has made 10 appearances this season after joining alongside Matthijs de Ligt in a £60m double transfer from Bayern Munich this summer.Meanwhile Luke Shaw is still battling injury after suffering a fresh calf issue on his first week back for pre-season.READ MORE SUN STORIESShaw has been out since United’s 2-1 win over Luton on February 18 – but fought to make himself fit for England’s final defeat to Spain.Shaw was England’s best starter on the night in Germany, but hasn’t played since. More

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      Gary Neville explains what happened in Man Utd meeting amid pressure on Erik ten Hag’s job

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      GARY NEVILLE has revealed what was discussed in his recent meeting with the Manchester United top brass.The former Red Devils defender was part of a meeting on Monday at OId Trafford with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and key board members.Gary Neville recently sat in on a Manchester United meetingCredit: GettyThe club legend discussed the club’s plans to renovate Old Trafford with Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: PANeville insists footballing matters were NOT discussed in the meetingCredit: YOUTUBE@THEOVERLAPNeville was quizzed about the get-together during the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, which is brought to you by Sky Bet, and was dubbed an “inside man” by fellow podcaster Ian Wright.But the 49-year-old hit back at the Arsenal legend’s suggestion, and claimed he was not privvy to any discussions about the future of under-fire manager Erik ten HagNeville’s meeting with United hierarchy came amid growing pressure on ten Hag, who has overseen Utd’s worst start to a Premier League season since 1989.But the retired defender insists the team’s current woes under the Dutchman WERE NOT discussed in the meeting – and he was only consulted about plans to rebuild Old Trafford.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNeville was adamant, saying: “I’m not on the inside of it, no I’m not.”I went on Monday to meet them about the regeneration side.”When pressed if he gave his thoughts on footballing matters, he responded: “Not at all.”Not at all [did I talk about] footballing matters. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I went in with a couple members of the regeneration task force and basically spoke about that.”United’s hammering at the hands of Tottenham late last month and drab draws with FC Twente and Aston Villa have sparked more calls for Ten Hag to be relieved of his duties.But club legend Wayne Rooney insists the buck doesn’t just stop with the former Ajax gaffer.Roy Keane reveals he has ‘given up’ with Man Utd as he, Rooney and Neville lay into Ten Hag’s ‘disgusting’ flops The Plymouth Argyle manager said: “Something needs to change.”I’m not saying that’s purely the manager, but the performances and the lack of desire when you watch the players, it’s crazy.”I was there at the Tottenham game and that’s as bad as I’ve seen in Old Trafford for a long, long time.”Former United skipper Roy Keane shares Rooney’s thoughts on the team’s struggles, saying: “The players came out after the match and are going, ‘I think they wanted it more than us’.”I kind of gave up at that stage.”If that’s the noise coming out of the dressing room, then no wonder the manager is in trouble.”Ten Hag knows his head is on the chopping block but is confident his troops can turn things around.Erik ten Hag is confident of turning Manchester United’s fortunes aroundCredit: GETTYHe told Sky Sports “We are going to make a success from the season.”Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about. We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.””I’m not thinking about it,” he said when asked if he’s worried about being sacked. “I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.READ MORE SUN STORIES”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Manchester United will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Brentford to Old Trafford.Ten Hag’s five worst defeatsERIK TEN HAG has suffered some heavy defeats during his tenure as Manchester United manager.5. Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd, November 2023The damaging defeat saw the Red Devils dumped out of the Champions League.4. Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth, December 2023It was the first time the Cherries had ever won at Old Trafford with the players being booed off.3. Brentford 4-0 Man Utd, August 2022Perhaps a sign of things to come, in Ten Hag’s second Premier League game, his side was dismantled by the Bees.2. Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd, May 2024The heavy defeat to the Eagles saw the Dutchman edge ever closer to the sack.1. Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd, March 2023Man Utd were embarrassed at the hands of their bitter rivals as they crumbled at Anfield as it was the club’s worst defeat in 92 years. More

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      ‘Who sanctioned that’ fumes Arsenal legend as he rips into Man Utd’s ‘bag of Revels’ transfer failures and £80m flop

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      PAUL MERSON has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United’s transfer business under Erik ten Hag.The Arsenal legend was flabbergasted with United’s pursuit of Antony after ripping into the Brazilian’s £85.5m move.Paul Merson has slammed United’s recruitment business under Erik ten HagCredit: GettyThe Arsenal legend singled out Antony’s move to Old Trafford in particularCredit: GettyErik ten Hag’s future is in the balance after the Red Devils recorded their worst ever start to a Premier League season.United sit 14th after picking up eight points from seven games and have scored ONE goal at Old Trafford in the Prem this season – on the opening day 1-0 win over Fulham.The Dutchman’s future was discussed by club executives on Tuesday but there has been no communication on the outcomes of that near seven-hour meeting.Despite a £180m summer outlay on Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee, Merson took aim at the transfer strategy.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSky Sports presenter Rob Jones asked Merson: “If United have been a bag of Revels for two years now, that’s surely evidence that Ten Hag is not the man to take them forward?”This sparked a classic Merson rant: “Man Utd have to be patient. And the only way to be patient is having a plan. And the plan is going to take time.”I mean Man Utd have to start walking again before they can start running and they definitely can’t start sprinting yet. And this is what everybody thinks. “The one thing that would worry me more than anything is who has come into that club and you’ve gone ‘wow he was a major success’.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I mean Antony was £80m, have you picked up yet? Or have you fallen over?”I thought you’d fall over when I said £80m. I mean that just sums it all up. “I’m looking at the players they’ve bought like the boy Rasmus Hojlund. I like Hojlund, the centre-forward, but he’s a young kid.Roy Keane blasts ‘don’t bloody say it you fool’ in furious rant at Eriksen after Man Utd star’s controversial comment “You can’t put a young kid into Man Utd up front in a struggling team and say ‘go on mate go and get me 20 goals a season’.”You can’t do it. For me it’s so wrong. And that’s me sitting on the outside. I just don’t know what they’ve done.””I mean £80m – who sanctioned that?”And I don’t want to be horrible, I watched him in Holland, he goes down the wing, he cuts in and bends it into the far corner. He done it every week in Holland.”You come to the Premier League and every single full-back is an international. And they work you out and won’t show you on that foot.” “United can’t even say ‘do you what we will swallow one here and get £40m for him – they won’t even get that.”In the midst of his passionate display, Merson also claimed that United legend Gary Neville would be perfect to bring in to oversee recruitment.He added: “Gary has been at that club all his career, and he knows football from the inside out.READ MORE SUN STORIES”You put someone like him in charge, even Rio Ferdinand, someone like that or even both of them together, and you go ‘right, we want to build this club- what players should we be bringing in?’”The Red Devils admitted that they overpaid for Antony, 24, who joined from Ajax in 2022. More

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      Inside Man Utd’s showdown talks as ‘one chief argues for Ten Hag to be SACKED and most likely successor is revealed’

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      ERIK TEN HAG remains under immense pressure at Manchester United with one club chief reportedly wanting him SACKED.The Red Devils have stumbled to their worst start to a Premier League season under the Dutchman this term.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been in talks with Manchester United chiefs over the clubCredit: PAErik ten Hag’s future is still in questionCredit: GettyThomas Tuchel is one candidate to replace Ten HagCredit: GettyOld Trafford chiefs were locked in crisis talks on Tuesday in London over the manager’s future.It is believed that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has requested the club’s hierarchy to put forward all potential scenarios for Ten Hag’s future.This includes who would replace the coach should the axe swing and he be removed from his post.Ratcliffe was joined in the meeting by co-owner Joel Glazer, chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth, technical director Jason Wilcox and director Sir Dave Brailsford.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSThe Independent has reported that one put forward a strong argument for Ten Hag to be sacked.However, the claim was countered by a couple of arguments.One is believed to be that Ten Hag’s era is still viewed to be in its early stages.Another argument was that the disruption of sacking him could further hurt his performance.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan United chiefs were also concerned about the potential candidates that would replace Ten Hag should he leave.Should Ten Hag be axed, it would cost the club £17.5million due to the extension he signed in June.Roy Keane blasts ‘don’t bloody say it you fool’ in furious rant at Eriksen after Man Utd star’s controversial comment The report suggested that one question that they face is hiring a temporary boss or a permanent coach on a longer-term contract.One candidate is Thomas Tuchel, who was heavily linked to the hotseat at Old Trafford towards the end of last term.It is claimed that he has been spoken about as the most likely successor to the Dutchman.However, it is thought that there has been no contact between the club and the former Chelsea manager.Talks at the meeting at the London office also reached details of the squad’s suitabilities.This apparently included admitting that Ten Hag’s current players are more suited to a back four than a back three.Meanwhile, the club has been slammed by former players Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeane claimed that he has “given up” on the club, and Neville insisted it has become a graveyard for “good people and players”.Rooney himself hit out at the performance during the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford as the “worst he has ever seen”. More

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      Man Utd star Mazraoui undergoes procedure after experiencing heart palpitations as he’s ruled out for weeks

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      NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI has undergone a procedure after experiencing heart palpitations. Mazraoui withdrew from the Morocco squad after being replaced by Victor Lindelof at half-time against Aston Villa.Noussair Mazraoui has undergone a procedure after experiencing heart palpitationsCredit: GettyIt has since emerged that the right-back – signed this summer from Bayern Munich – has been experiencing palpitations. And he has had successful surgery but is expected to be ruled out of action for some weeks.Team-mate Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during the Euros in 2021. The Danish international was fitted with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator device after being rushed to hospital. READ MORE ON MAN UTDLess than one year later, Eriksen made his return to football with Brentford before signing for United in the summer of 2022.Meanwhile Mazraoui joined Matthijs de Ligt in a double transfer this summer. He has made ten appearances this season in replace of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who left for West Ham. But Mazraoui was taken off at the break against Villa in the game that ended 0-0. Most read in FootballAnd Garnacho then followed with the Argentina winger feeling the effects of 90 minutes against Unai Emery’s side.He joined Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in pulling out of international duty.Roy Keane reveals he has ‘given up’ with Man Utd as he, Rooney and Neville lay into Ten Hag’s ‘disgusting’ flops Mainoo had already ruled himself out of the England squad due to a fitness issue after he was replaced by Casemiro at Villa Park. The away point leaves United in 14th and manager Erik ten Hag still under huge pressure. But he survived the sack after SEVEN HOURS worth of showdown talks in London with Red Devils co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe – who was joined by Sir Dave Brailsford and sporting director Dan Ashworth – arrived at around 9:30am and left at 4:45pm.It comes after United fell to their worst ever return from the opening seven Premier League games, picking up just eight points.Without a win in five matches in all competitions, Ten Hag remains under-fire but not yet fired.Erik ten Hag remains under pressureCredit: Getty More