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      Mason Greenwood’s potential new league revealed as Man Utd receive enquiries from top European clubs

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      MANCHESTER United has received enquiries from top European clubs about star striker Mason Greenwood.Greenwood, 21, hasn’t played for the club since his arrest in January 2022.
      Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood had attempted rape charges droppedCredit: EPA
      The striker had attempted rape charges against him dropped earlier this month, but United is carrying out its own investigation.
      Greenwood will remain suspended until the end of the 2022/23 Premier League season, according to reports.
      All charges against the footballer, including attempted rape, actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour, were withdrawn by the Crown Prosecution Service earlier last month.
      It came after 12 witnesses, including the woman at the centre of the allegations, refused to co-operate.
      And now it’s been reported that Turkish clubs and clubs with open transfer windows have been enquiring about loan deals for the striker, according to the Telegraph.
      Countries that currently have open transfer windows include the MLS in the United States, Japan and South Korea.
      However, according to reports, at present, Man United has not pursued a deal.
      COUNTRIES WITH LEAGUES THAT HAVE OPEN TRANSFER WINDOWS

      United States
      Benin
      Ethopia
      Bangladesh
      Faroe Islands
      Nigeria
      Singapore
      Maldives
      South Korea
      Tajikistan
      Philippines
      Moldova
      Belarus
      Kyrgyzstan
      Norway
      Japan
      Iceland

      Greenwood, who earns around £100,000 a week and is contracted until 2025, is still unable to play for United or train while the Red Devils carry out an internal probe.
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      This is said to involve interviews to get his version of events and checks on his physical and mental health.
      Manager Erik Ten Hag hopes this process will be complete before the summer but it cannot be confirmed, it is understood.
      Prior to his arrest, Greenwood was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents.
      But United’s women’s players reportedly don’t want him to return to the club.
      According to reports in The Athletic, “the feeling is strong” amongst the team that he should be let go – and is shared by some in the men’s dressing room.
      Fans are also said to be uncertain about his return.
      Greenwood, who was dropped from a multi-million pound boot deal by Nike following his arrest, has made 129 appearances for United, scoring 35 goals and winning one England cap. More

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      I’m a Man Utd legend who went viral as ‘old man down the pub’… people think I’m weird and don’t get my sense of humour

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Brian McClair has revealed all about the recent photo that saw him go viral.The ex-forward was a big part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s first decade at Old Trafford, playing for them between 1987 and 1998 after arriving from Celtic.
      Brian McClair was one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s first signingsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Old Trafford legend went viral after this snap of him at the pub was shared onlineCredit: Twitter @BanditBus
      He made well over 350 appearances during that time before heading to his Scottish homeland to finish his career with Motherwell.
      The 59-year-old has since started coaching, with a brief stint as assistant manager at Blackburn followed by a return to United.
      He was employed as the club’s youth academy director between 2006 and 2015 but these days he is enjoying great success with his Life of Brian podcast – which has just been named as the most popular sports podcast in Costa Rica.
      However, that is not what he hit the headlines for over recent weeks, instead it was a visit to the boozer that had him trending.
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      McClair was photographed in a Manchester pub named the Gold Cup, only he looked completely unrecognisable from his Premier League-winning heyday with long hair and a long grey beard.
      Speaking to The Telegraph, he revealed: “It started in lockdown.
      “I just thought: let things grow, see where we end up. Then before Christmas I decided to have a tidy up, but I never got round to it.
      “I was out one night and next thing I see I’m trending on social media as ‘old man down the pub’.
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      “I’ve had the trim since. You’ll be disappointed to hear I look a wee bit less as though I’ve been cast away on a desert island.”
      McClair, who won 14 trophies, including four league titles, admits that was just “another bizarre thing in my life”. 
      He said: “I think I’m normal, others think I’m weird. I tend to notice bizarre things, bizarre things come out of my head.”
      The Scot managed to avoid doing interviews throughout his 11-year stay at Old Trafford – but he still managed to wind-up team-mates and the media with his “Choccy’s Diary” in the matchday programme.
      He added: “It was very rare when I was a player I got inspired by questions.
      “The other players say they never got my sense of humour. I take that as an accolade.
      “In the dressing room plenty of things I said were said to find things out about them. I was interested in what made them tick.”
      McClair added: “I was always happy to start a debate. A lot of players want to win at that.
      “I remember Gary Pallister in particular always wanted to get the last word.
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      “I was giving him a lift home once. We were having a chat and I deliberately wouldn’t agree with him.
      “When we got to his house, he jumped out the car, shouting at me, slamming the door and running off up his drive so I couldn’t respond. I laughed all the way home.”
      Brian McClair says he has now had a trim since his pub snapCredit: Twitter More

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      Man Utd join Arsenal and Chelsea in Romeo Lavia transfer battle just eight-months after Southampton star left City

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign Romeo Lavia, reports suggest. Lavia, 19, has enjoyed a breakout season with Southampton.
      Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia is on Manchester United’s radarCredit: Getty

      In fact, no player in the Premier League won more free-kicks than Lavia in February.
      And now the midfielder, who only joined from Manchester City last summer, is in line for a move up the table.
      According to the Daily Mail, Man Utd are the latest club to keep tabs on Lavia.
      The Belgian is already in the sights of London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, with the Blues previously enquiring about his services.
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      However, in United’s case, he does not represent their first-choice option.
      Instead, Erik ten Hag wants to pursue a deal for Frenkie de Jong or Jude Bellingham, who both fit his desired tactical system.
      There is also a long-standing admiration for Declan Rice at Old Trafford, though Arsenal are leading the race to sign the West Ham star.
      Southampton have missed Lavia’s presence whenever he has not featured this season, winning just one of nine Premier League games he was absent.
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      This has not boded well for the Saints’ survival chances, with their poor form seeing them rooted to the bottom of the table.
      They brought Lavia in for just £14million, and while City have a £40m buyback option in the deal, relegation would weaken Southmapton’s stance on a sale.
      Man City star Kevin De Bruyne described Lavia as having the potential to be a “top player” after seeing him in training.
      He said last year: “He (Lavia) is very good. He’s been training with us since the end of last year. If he continues his development, I think he’ll be a top player.” More

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      Man Utd paying more wages than any other Premier League club as struggling Liverpool overtake City in salary table

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are paying more wages than any other Premier League club while Liverpool have overtaken Man City in the salary table.Top-flight sides have been releasing their financial accounts for the 2021/22 season and the figures show that the Red Devils were selling out the most on wages at £384m.
      David De Gea is Manchester United’s top earner after the departure of Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Alamy

      United did still have Cristiano Ronaldo on their books, who was pocketing £480,000-a-week, last term.
      And his departure to Al-Nassr in December following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan has led to the £375,000-a-week David De Gea returning to top of the highest-earners at Old Trafford.
      United are followed by Liverpool, whose wage bill has increased by a whopping 75 per cent since 2017.
      The Reds announced they only made a £7.5m pre-tax profit last season as they jumped ahead of Man City into second.
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      New contracts for the likes of Andy Robertson, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold will all have played a part in that.
      Mo Salah has now also signed a new £350,000-a-week contract – but that package which made him their highest-paid player is not taken into account in these figures.
      That has left Liverpool’s wage bill just £18m less than United’s last term, a gap that was £56m back in 2017.
      Man City’s £354m yearly salary could still be overtaken by Chelsea, who are yet to release last season’s numbers.
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      Kevin De Bruyne, who pockets £400k on a weekly basis, is top dog with regards to wages at the Etihad while Kai Havertz, on £310,00-a-week, was the highest-earner at Stamford Bridge during the last campaign.
      Meanwhile, Tottenham forked out more on player salaries than North London rivals Arsenal.

      Spurs had a whopping 66 per cent increase from £127m in 2017 to £209m.
      Arsenal’s wage bill also increased, but that was from £195m to £206m.
      Thomas Partey was the top earner at Arsenal, but Gabriel Jesus is the new one on £265k-a-week after his summer arrival for Man City. More

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      I’m a team GB runner and I live next to Old Trafford… I can hear the noise and see Man Utd lit up at night

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      TRACK QUEEN Keely Hodgkinson hopes to enjoy some Turkish delight this weekend – and bring more gold to Old Trafford.It is two years ago in the Polish city of Torun that Hodgkinson, 20, announced herself to the world by winning the European 800m indoor crown.
      Keely Hodgkinson is loving Manchester United’s good formCredit: Getty
      In February she beat her own British 800m recordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      That breakthrough run in her senior rookie year was no fluke and she went on to claim silver medals at Olympic, world and Commonwealth level and establish herself as a track-and-field superstar.
      Hodgkinson is attempting to defend her crown in Istanbul – the heats start today – but her intention is to bring a special gong along on the next trip to watch the Red Devils.
      Manchester United is her team and the Leigh athlete lives close to their ground in a nearby flat.
      She said: “I live on my own now. An independent woman. Well, as a United fan, I wouldn’t look over Manchester City would I?
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      “Do I hear the crowd noise? It’s not that bad. I can literally see it across from me and see the lights buzzing when it’s a match night. It’s busy round town.
      “Where I live is really nice. There is MediaCity. It’s near the airport, the train station and the track. It’s very convenient. I love it.
      “My mum has had a Manchester United season ticket since she was 19 and her name is on the seats at Old Trafford. She is more of a diehard fan than me.
      “I got the last glimpses (of the glory years) when I was about eight years old.
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      “Though I did see his matches, I don’t remember much about Cristiano Ronaldo being at Manchester United the first time round.
      “I was more a fan of Javier Hernandez or Chicharito as he’s known. I liked him when I was growing up.”
      Hodgkinson, who is also the reigning European champion outdoors, has been the fastest woman over four laps of an indoor track this winter.
      Only last weekend she set a British record time of 1:57.18 in Birmingham while falling short of the world record that has stood since 2002.
      Hodgkinson, who turns 21 tomorrow, said: “The 2021 Euros feel like a lifetime ago.
      “One of my favourite things to do, which you could argue is quite bad, is I like to prove people wrong.
      “I was fastest going into that event but because I was young, there were a lot of experienced girls.
      “For me I wanted to prove it doesn’t matter if you’re young, I can still go to a championship and win.
      “That year was a case of getting used to everything. It felt like my brain was catching up with everything.
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      “Mentally I was 19 but physically I felt about 25. It was catching up with me but I’m in a really good place now, two years on.
      “I’m looking forward to building on that and running as fast as possible. See what else we can do.” More

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      Roy Keane blasts West Ham defenders for acting ‘like they’re in Starbucks’ for Man Utd goal

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      ROY KEANE blasted the West Ham defenders for acting “like they’re in Starbucks” for Manchester United’s equalising goal. The Hammers took a second-half lead at Old Trafford in the FA Cup fifth round as the London club looked set to end United’s quadruple dream.
      West Ham’s slack defending allowed United back into the game – and Keane did not pull any punchesCredit: PA
      On punditry duty with Ian Wright and Joe Cole, Roy Kane was on top formCredit: Getty
      But three goals after the 77th minute saw the Red Devils rescue the game and get through to the quarter-finals where they will play Fulham.
      Man United legend Keane was not happy with his former club at half-time but turned his fire onto West Ham after the game ended.
      The ex-midfielder, 51, was shocked with the London club’s slack defending before Nayef Aguerd headed the ball into his own net.
      He said on ITV: “[The West Ham defenders] are having a little discussion … like they’re in Starbucks.
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      “Come and take people out! Come with violence, that’s your job.”
      He was asked by presenter Mark Pougatch if United had “got away with one”.
      Keane said: “Yeah they have. But they’ve earned the right. The manager’s made a huge gamble with all the changes, it looked like it was going to backfire.
      “But they sorted themselves out, made one or two changes, started doing what they’re good at.”
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      Keane was also not impressed with West Ham’s spurned chances at both 0-0 and 1-0 – and even compared them to Tottenham.
      He added: “They come, they get a bit giddy, they have opportunities. It’s loads of teams – not just West Ham but the Spurs’ of this world.
      “They come to Old Trafford, they have a little bit of possession, one or two chances, get all excited and end up getting beaten.”
      West Ham were the better team in the first half with Antonio spurning a huge chance at 0-0.
      But Said Benrahma scored a beauty after 54 minutes to leave United on the rocks.
      Casemiro and others were impressive when they came off the bench but it was one of the starters, Alejandro Garnacho, who stole the game.
      The 18-year-old cut inside and scored a beauty to give United the lead before Fred scored another deep into stoppage side. More

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      Man Utd ratings: Casemiro’s introduction injects life into Red Devils but Weghorst looks like competition winner

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      MANCHESTER UNITED came from a goal behind to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over West Ham.The Hammers failed to capitalise on their chances, with Michail Antonio being denied by David de Gea twice.
      Alejandro Garnacho put United ahead just before stoppage timeCredit: AFP
      Casemiro was Man Utd’s best playerCredit: PA
      Wout Weghorst failed to impressCredit: Getty
      Said Benrahma did manage to give the away side the leas though, albeit in controversial fashion.
      The Algerian wizard waved his wand and whipped the ball into the top right corner after United stopped playing after believing the ball went out of play.
      West Ham failed to capitalise and Erik ten Hag tinkered his team.
      On came the big guns and momentum swung in their favour.
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      A Nayef Aguerd own goal got United back on level terms before Alejandro Garnacho put the Red Devils ahead before stoppage time.
      Fred then sealed the win having climbed off the bench late on.
      United continue to fight for the FA Cup, and are in the hunt for the Premier League and Europa League.
      Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils’ performance.
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      David de Gea – 7
      Pulled off a string of fine stops, but didn’t have a prayer against Benrahma’s controversial strike.
      Diogo Dalot – 5
      Hugely improved this season but one of those left standing for West Ham’s goal.
      Victor Lindelof – 5
      Lucky to get away with it when Soucek outjumped him. No shock when he was eventually replaced by Martinez.
      Harry Maguire – 5
      Pointed a lot, lunged a little, which earned a card. At times looked as rusty as the tin man.

      Tyrell Malacia – 6
      By far United’s best defender, which wasn’t saying a great deal given how the others performed.
      Marcel Sabitzer – 5
      One snapshot drew a fine save from Areola and covered a lot of ground, but no more than adequate.
      Scott McTominay – 6
      Determined to make his mark – in every way. A driving force but hooked at half time.
      Bruno Fernandes – 5
      Given licence to roam, but some way off his best. Never stamped his presence on things.
      Alejandro Garnacho – 7
      Lively down the left, especially in the second half, and got his reward with that late winner.
      Wout Weghorst – 4 United’s worst
      Missed an absolute sitter. Luckily for him he was offside. Starting to look like a competition winner.
      Antony – 5
      Curled one early effort over, but frustratingly rarely takes his man on. Allegedly also has a right foot. Hooked.
      Subs
      Casemiro (for McTominay, 45) – 7 Top Man
      Had an equaliser rightly ruled out for offside, but his introduction did inject some life into United.
      Lisandro Martinez (for Lindelof, 58) – 6
      Off the bench when West Ham went ahead, but the damage had been done.
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      Marcus Rashford (for Antony, 58) – 6
      Thrown on to rescue it, and did perk things up, but starting to look a little weary.
      Fred (for Sabitzer, 86) – 6
      Scored United’s third and final goal.
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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville says Casemiro was ‘NOT a smart transfer’ in incredible claim despite huge success

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      GARY NEVILLE has claimed that Casemiro was “not a smart signing” despite the Brazilian’s huge impact on Manchester United. The Red Devils are enjoying their most impressive season in years and claimed their first piece of silverware under Erik ten Hag on Sunday.
      Casemiro has almost immediately become a fan favouriteCredit: Rex
      Gary Neville believes United’s transfer policy will change away from Casemiro-style signingsCredit: Getty
      Casemiro, 31, is widely seen as one of the club’s star performers and has excelled in United’s midfield despite a mixed reaction to his signing last summer.
      Despite admitting Casemiro’s impact has been “devastating”, Neville believes his signing was an outlier in United’s transfer strategy and will not replicated next season.
      He said on the Overlap podcast: “I feel like Ten Hag is not going to sign [expensive, high-profile players]. If new owners come in they’re going to want to make a statement, they’ll want to blow the transfer market open. I don’t think that will suit him.
      “I think that’s the type of player he’ll want to add to this squad rather than saying, ‘Oh, Kylian Mbappe’s available or so-and-so is available’.
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      “But Casemiro, there’s no doubt – we all said it by the way – £60m? £70m? And £20m-a-year [contract] for five years is a £170m investment. That is a massive investment. 
      “It’s not a smart or shrewd signing when you look at it from a [big picture] point of view. None of us thought that.
      “I think he’ll want those younger, hungrier ones that have still got that growth rather than the finished article.”
      But Neville fully accepts that the transfer has been a huge success for his former club.
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      Casemiro has enjoyed an outstanding season for Manchester United so far
      The Sky Sports pundit adds: “The impact he’s having in the short term and what Manchester United need now, he’s devastating for the club in unbelievable ways.”
      Casemiro scored the opener in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle as United grabbed their first trophy since 2017.
      It was his latest contribution in a season which has seen the star add plenty of bite and power to United’s midfield.
      He has appeared in 17 of United’s 24 league games, missing a handful due to suspension.
      Casemiro has contributed two goals and three assists and fans have raved about his winning mentality. More