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      Erik ten Hag reveals shock reason Phil Jones is NOT in Man Utd squad list after January transfer window

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      ERIK TEN HAG has explained the shock reason why Phil Jones is not in Manchester United’s squad list. The defender remains on the Red Devils’ books but has rarely been seen on the pitch in recent years due to injuries.
      Phil Jones was once predicted to become United’s ‘best ever player’Credit: AFP
      Jones’ name nor squad number four no longer appears on the match-day programme despite the former England international still being at the club.
      Ten Hag revealed the reason for his absence.
      The United boss said: “For the whole season he’s injured. I can’t say [if Jones will play again this season].
      “What I can say is that he’s not available for training since the first day of training this season so I think there’s not an opportunity for you to recover quickly and be available quickly.”
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      An unlikely Jones’ comeback briefly appeared to be on the cards last season when the 30-year-old made surprise starts against Liverpool and Wolves.
      But his long term knee injury appears to still be a major issue with the centre-back not being named in a game day squad list since September.
      Jones’ contract expires at the end of June when he could leave Old Trafford after 13 years.
      The centre-back was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011 with the legendary Scottish manager claiming he could become the club’s “best ever player”.
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      But unfortunate injuries means he has only made six league appearances since the beginning of the 2019-20 season.
      Jones was reportedly among several United fringe players who were available for transfers last month.
      Axel Tuanzebe, who has since moved to Stoke City on loan, and veteran keeper Tom Heaton were among the stars the club is believed to have wanted to shift. More

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      Man Utd flop Adnan Januzaj follows Isco out of Sevilla and joins Istanbul Basaksehir in shock loan transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Adnan Januzaj has followed Isco out of the door at Sevilla and joined Istanbul Basaksehir on loan.Januzaj joined Sevilla on a free transfer last summer after his contract at Real Sociedad came to an end.
      Adnan Januzaj has joined Istanbul Basaksehir on loanCredit: Twitter @IstanbulBasaksehir
      Januzaj is under contract at Sevilla for another three yearsCredit: Twitter @IstanbulBasaksehir
      The former Man Utd wonderkid penned a four-year deal.
      However, a move to the six-time Europa League winners hasn’t exactly gone to plan.
      Sevilla sit 13th in LaLiga and just two points above the relegation zone.
      And Januzaj has made just six appearances this term, failing to score or assist.
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      As a result, the 27-year-old has joined Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir on loan.
      Januzaj is the latest high profile star to leave Sevilla, following ex-Real Madrid ace Isco.
      Isco had his Sevilla contract ripped up just months after joining in the summer from Real Madrid.
      The five-time Champions League winner is without a club following the collapse of a free transfer to Union Berlin.
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      Everton are said to be keen on Isco.
      Januzaj was linked with a return to the Premier League in the summer.
      West Ham were said to be keen on Januzaj, with the Hammers under the management of David Moyes.

      Januzaj played under Moyes at Man Utd and Sunderland.
      His first game in Turkey could come on Saturday against Alanyaspor. More

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      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Mason Greenwood’s attempted rape & assault charges being dropped

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      MANCHESTER United boss Erik ten Hag has broken his silence about Mason Greenwood. The Red Devils’ gaffer said he has “nothing” to add after the striker, 21, was cleared of all charges, adding: “I can’t say anything about it.”
      Erik ten Hag has broken his silenceCredit: Reuters
      Mason Greenwood had all charges droppedCredit: Reuters
      He also refused to say whether he had spoken with or met Greenwood, or if he would be part of the club’s own probe into the situation.
      Ten Hag told a press conference: “As I said, in this moment, I can’t give comment about the process.
      “I can’t say anything about it, I refer to the statement of the club and at this moment I can’t add anything.”
      And asked if yesterday’s news affected the squad ahead of its match tomorrow, he said: “We have always to focus on the game. That’s our job. That’s why we are here.”
      Greenwood had all charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him dropped yesterday.
      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
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      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration of the season.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — who is on a £75,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He was arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.

      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottest young talents. More

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      Man Utd legend Ince slams Erik ten Hag’s staff over ‘lack of respect’ for not inviting him for drink after Reading loss

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      PAUL INCE has accused Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United staff of showing him a “lack of respect” by snubbing him for a post-match drink.The former Red Devils midfielder took Reading to Old Trafford last weekend for their FA Cup fourth-round clash, which they lost 3-1.
      Paul Ince took his Reading side to Old Trafford last weekendCredit: REX
      But the former Utd star didn’t have a post-match drink with Erik ten Hag or the Dutchman’s staff after the matchCredit: REUTERS
      Ince’s former manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in attendance at the Theatre of Dreams and invited him to have a post-match drink, a courtesy he claims wasn’t extended to him by Ten Hag or his backroom staff.
      The Reading caretaker boss said: “I went straight up to see Sir Alex because I got a text from him afterwards to say. ‘Come up and see me.’
      “So myself, my wife and Thomas [Ince] went up there and spent an hour with him.
      “It disappointed me because none of the United staff asked me in for a glass of wine.
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      “I didn’t like that, it’s a lack of respect.
      “Whoever it is, win, lose or draw, you say pop in for a drink.
      “Whether it’s wine or tea it doesn’t really matter.
      “None of their staff did that so that was disappointing.
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      “I couldn’t give a monkey’s but I just pride it on myself, as a manager, whether or not you get beaten, you say come in for a glass of wine.”
      Ten Hag was far from happy with Reading’s physical approach to the cup clash, which left midfielder Christian Eriksen sidelined for three months.
      The Dutchman said of Andy Carroll’s tackle which crocked Eriksen: “I’m disappointed about that.
      “I think football has to set limits, restrictions, that protect the players.
      “What football wants is the best players to be available on the pitch.
      “This is a tackle – and the two tackles after it – that don’t belong on a pitch.
      Erik ten Hag wasn’t happy with the physicality of ReadingCredit: Getty
      “Because there is a high risk of injuring your colleague.
      “So, it’s worse and I’m left wondering about that.”
      Ince spent six years at Old Trafford following his move from West Ham, scoring 27 goals in 260 appearances at the club.
      A move to Inter Milan materialised in 1995 and he spent two years at the San Siro before he alienated the Red Devils fanbase by joining their archrivals, Liverpool.
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      Reading will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming promotion-chasing Watford to the Madejski Stadium.
      United, meanwhile, will also be in action on Saturday, taking on Crystal Palace at The Theatre of Dreams More

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      Man Utd will have to pay £89m transfer fee to land Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in summer… but face battle with PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been told that they will have to pay a whopping £89million for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen – but face a battle with Paris Saint-Germain.The Red Devils have been keen on the 24-year-old for some time.
      Man Utd have been told they will have to pay £89million for Victor Osimhen.Credit: Getty
      Osimhen has helped Napoli top the Serie A, as well as beat Liverpool to top spot of Champions league Group A.
      The striker has scored 15 goals across all competitions this season, with 14 of those coming in just 16 Serie A games.
      According to ESPN, Osimhen will cost Man Utd £89m if they’re to sign the Nigeria international in the summer.
      Osimhen has two years left on his contract in Naples.
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      However, Osimhen’s form hasn’t only alerted the Red Devils as French giants PSG are also keen.
      Osimhen has experience playing in France.
      He scored 18 goals in 38 appearances for Lille between 2019 and 2020, earning a £66.9m move to Napoli.
      The report goes on to state that United have also been looking at a number of other striker targets.
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      Tottenham and England main man, Harry Kane, is also on the Red Devils’ list.
      Younger options such as RB Salzburg’s Benjamin Sesko and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic have been explored. More

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      Man Utd activated ’emergency protocol’ to seal Marcel Sabitzer loan transfer after being offered ten midfielders

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly forced to activate an “emergency protocol” to sign Marcel Sabitzer.That’s after Erik ten Hag was offered TEN midfielders on transfer deadline day.
      Man Utd activated an ’emergency protocol’ to sign Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      United pounced late in the window to wrap up a loan deal for Bayern Munich star Sabitzer.
      The Red Devils announced earlier in the day that Christian Eriksen was out injured for around three months.
      And ESPN claims it was all hands to the pump as United’s top chiefs got involved in talks with Bayern.
      Football director John Murtough, his deputy Andy O’Boyle, director of data science Dominic Jordan and head of recruitment Steve Brown were all needed to get a deal over the line.
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      And the “emergency protocol” paid off as United submitted the paperwork to sign Sabitzer before the 11pm deadline.
      However, Ten Hag was first presented with his choice of 10 midfielders by United’s footy boffins.
      The players were all deemed “fit, available and worth investing in”, giving Ten Hag a headache the day before the deadline.
      But it was Sabitzer who the Dutchman eventually plumped for.
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      And Ten Hag revealed his delight at getting a loan deal completed once the transfer was confirmed.
      He said: “We’re really happy with the transfer because we need it.
      “To bring a quality player in on deadline day, that is difficult, but we got this opportunity.”
      Director Murtough added: “Marcel is a player that we have watched for a long time.
      “The opportunity arose quickly and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact.
      “He adds further quality to our squad and experience to the dressing room, and all of us are pleased to be welcoming him to United.” More

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      Man Utd ‘had lined up Josip Juranovic for January transfer’ before Aaron Wan-Bissaka forced way back into team

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      THE fate of Manchester United’s right-back spot could have been in very different hands, with United reportedly agreeing a deal to sign Josip Juranovic. The Union Berlin star left Celtic during the January transfer window after an impressive opening half to the campaign.
      Josip Juranovic had been lined up for a Man Utd transferCredit: Getty
      But Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s strong form saw him keep his United career aliveCredit: Alamy
      Consequently, the Croatia international was on the radar of a number of big clubs.
      Man Utd’s urgent need for a right-back at the time, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka expected to leave in January, put them down this path.
      Fabrizio Romano has reported the Red Devils had a “right-back in their hands” in the form of Juranovic, with the 28-year-old “top of the list for back-up right-back”.
      However, Wan-Bissaka’s strong post-World Cup form in the absence of Diogo Dalot saw United hold fire on the deal.
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      Erik ten Hag ultimately kept faith with the Englishman to serve as Dalot’s understudy for the rest of the season.
      Barring one glaring mishap against Arsenal – which also partly lies at David De Gea’s feet – the 25-year-old has proven he has a future at Old Trafford.
      Juranovic eventually sealed a £10million transfer to the Bundesliga on January 22.
      He then made an instant impact for his new club, registering two assists in as many games – in a similar vein to Joao Cancelo, who surprisingly moved to Bayern Munich on loan.
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      Man Utd did end up signing one star late on however, in the form of Bayern’s Marcel Sabitzer.
      The Austrian midfielder was brought in on loan as a direct replacement for Christian Eriksen, who was revealed to have sustained an injury until late April or early May.
      Despite this, United confirmed a spot at Wembley as they beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 [5-0 agg], with the added boost of Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial returning, in the Carabao Cup.
      Next up, a Saturday kick-off against Crystal Palace beckons. More

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      Angry Manchester United fans say Mason Greenwood shouldn’t play for club again after charges against him dropped

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      ANGRY Manchester United fans last night said the club should boot out Mason Greenwood — despite all criminal charges against him being dropped.Ian Stirling, a board member of the Red Devils’ fan-run  Supporters’ Trust, tweeted: “No way should he play for us again.”
      Manchester United fans last night said the club should boot out Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
      Greenwood said he was “relieved” yesterday after all criminal charges against him — including attempted rape — were dropped by prosecutors.
      The Man United star was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service had also withdrawn charges of actual bodily harm and coercive or controlling behaviour.
      The move came after 12 witnesses — including the woman at the centre of the allegations — refused to co-operate.
      Striker Greenwood, 21, said: “I am relieved that this matter is over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.”
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      But United bosses announced the club is now conducting its own probe into his behaviour surrounding the claims — which surfaced online in January 2022.
      Greenwood — who the club suspended following his arrest — will be unable to train or play for the Red Devils for the duration.
      A spokesman said: “The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps.
      “We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”
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      Last night dozens of United fans urged the club to get rid of Greenwood — on a £100,000-a-week contract. 
      Others said they should stick by him as he had not been convicted of any crime.
      He had been arrested in January 2022 after harrowing images were posted on social media, along with video and audio footage, suggesting he had been physically abusive towards a woman.
      He was charged last October and had been due to stand trial this November.
      The charges came despite the alleged victim telling cops in April 2022 she no longer wanted him prosecuted and would not give evidence  in court.
      Police continued the case as they regarded her as a “vulnerable victim”.
      Last Friday The Sun told the CPS that we understood it was struggling to build a case.
      It confirmed our information at 2pm yesterday, when the end of proceedings was announced.
      A CPS spokesman said: “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
      “We have explained our decision to all parties.
      “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
      Greenwood has made 129 United appearances, scoring 35 goals and has one England cap.
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      He last played on January 22 last year against West Ham.
      Prior to his arrest, he was valued at around £50million and regarded as one of European football’s hottes young talents. More