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      Cristiano Ronaldo invites FOUR Man Utd stars to Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr game to say goodbye after dramatic exit

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has invited some of his Manchester United pals on holiday to join him in a proper goodbye.Ronaldo’s United exit happened when he was with Portugal on World Cup duty, meaning he never got a chance to say farewell to team-mates.
      Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United without a proper goodbyeCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo has invited his old United team-mates on holiday for a proper farewellCredit: The Times
      So now he has been in touch with his closest friends in the squad to try and arrange a visit to his homeland — or even visit him in Saudi Arabia.
      Ronaldo left United in November after criticising the club in an interview with Piers Morgan.
      He signed a £170million-a-year deal with Saudi side Al Nassr — the richest football deal ever.
      Ronaldo, 37, is currently having a luxury home built on the outskirts of Lisbon and has texted some of his pals at United about getting together over the summer.

      He has also asked if they would be interested in watching him play for his new club in the Middle East, if schedules allow it.
      A United insider said: “There are still a few lads here who have nothing but respect for Ronny and were sad how it all ended, because they never got to say a proper goodbye.
      “He recently left the player WhatsApp groups but promised to keep in touch with a few and has invited them to his new place in Lisbon and to Saudi to watch him play.
      “Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Raphael Varane are all mates.
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      “His place in Lisbon sounds incredible — and he can certainly now afford it!”
      It is understood Ronaldo has also shipped his fleet of luxury motors back to Portugal.
      The United source added: “A couple of the lads at the training ground hoped he’d raffle off one of his supercars, like Sergio Aguero did when he left City!”
      Aguero gave City’s first-team staff a raffle ticket for his £40,000 Range Rover when he left the Etihad in 2021.
      It was won by Ally Marland, one of the club’s kitmen. More

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      ‘What sorcery is this?’ – Man Utd fans going WILD for Casemiro as midfielder nets TWO stunning finishes vs Reading

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are singing Casemiro’s praises for his goals against Reading.The Brazilian midfielder netted two stunning goals to put the Red Devils in control of the FA Cup tie.

      Casemiro has all the plaudits after his two brilliant goals for Manchester United against ReadingCredit: Getty
      The first goal Casemiro broke through the defensive line and cleverly dinked the on-rushing goalkeeper after a good pass from Antony.
      The second goal was just as impressive as he tried his luck from 30 yards.
      The former Real Madrid star’s effort did take a slight touch off a Reading defender, but it still buried itself in the corner of the net.
      Royals goalkeeper Joe Lumley didn’t have much of a chance with either effort.
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      And United fans have gone wild on social media praising the star.
      One Tweeted: “What was that sorcery from Casemiro.”
      A second commented: “Casemiro my guy 👊🏽❤️.”
      A third wrote: “I feel lucky to see him in a United shirt every time I watch him play. Baller.”
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      A fourth said: “The best CDM in the world, period!”
      A fifth added: “Man’s a beast, love him 💪🏼.”
      Fred added a third for United, to seal the win before Andy Carroll managed to get sent off for two yellow cards.
      Amadou Salif Mbengue did get one back for Readin in the 72nd minute, but it had to settle as a consolation goal.
      Erik ten Hag’s side will find out their fifth-round opponents on Monday after the draw. More

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      Crystal Palace will raid Man Utd and Chelsea for Wan-Bissaka and Gallagher in summer after giving up on January transfer

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      CRYSTAL PALACE will wait for targets Conor Gallagher and Aaron Wan-Bissaka — even if it means being patient until the summer.The Eagles have been quiet in this window with limited funds.
      Crystal Palace are willing to wait to sign Aaron Wan-BissakaCredit: Getty
      The Eagles also want former loan star Conor GallagherCredit: Alamy
      But the club’s plan is to hold on until their ex-loan star Gallagher becomes available from Chelsea and AWB is squeezed out at Manchester United.
      Midfielder Gallagher, 22, and right-back Wan-Bissaka, 25, have both seen first-team action this month despite huge question marks over their futures.
      Wan-Bissaka had seemed destined for the axe from the Red Devils but he has managed to make the most of his chance.
      His opportunity came after the injury to Diogo Dalot, but it still remains to be seen if he has saved his long-term future at the club.
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      Gallagher however will have to compete with the ever-growing Chelsea squad, as the club continues its heavy investment into the playing squad.
      The Englishman may fancy a move in order to guarantee his game time with the aim of getting back into the England set-up.
      And Palace are recalling Luke Plange from Belgian side RWD Molenbeek.
      The striker’s return will spark a three-club chase between Lincoln, Charlton and Barnsley for the former Derby prospect.
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      Plange, 20, is not playing enough and needs to join a side to sharpen up before a return to Patrick Vieira’s first-team squad.
      Palace are currently in 12th in the Premier League place seven points clear of the bottom three and five points off the top ten. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Tottenham ‘very confident’ Harry Kane will snub Spurs exit and sign new long-term contract

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      TOTTENHAM remain “very optimistic” that Harry Kane will reject a move to Manchester United or Bayern Munich in favour of signing a new long-term contract, according to reports.Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent months.
      Tottenham are confident that Kane will sign a new contractCredit: Rex
      Both Man Utd and Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in signing him in a mega money transfer when the summer window opens.
      But, Tottenham are convinced that he will stay in north London.
      According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, club chiefs are “very optimistic” that he will pen a new deal.
      Kane’s current contract expires in June 2024, but following recent talks between his agent and Tottenham, the striker is close to agreeing fresh terms.
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      The England skipper became Tottenham’s joint all-time top goalscorer on Monday when his first-half strike earned Spurs a 1-0 win at Fulham.
      He now sits level with Jimmy Greaves on 266 goals for the Lilywhites.
      Kane will have the opportunity to set a new record when Tottenham take on Preston in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend.
      Antonio Conte could put out a full-strength squad as his side look to continue their mission to end a 15-year trophy drought.
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      Tottenham new boy Arnaut Danjuma could make his first appearance for the club after joining on loan from Villarreal.
      The Dutch forward was on the verge of signing for Everton before Frank Lampard was sacked earlier this week.
      After deciding against a move to Goodison Park, Danjuma quickly agreed terms to join Spurs on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season. More

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      Erik ten Hag has his say on Harry Maguire being Man Utd’s ‘fifth choice’ centre-back and urges England star to fight

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has had his say on claims Harry Maguire is the club’s “fifth-choice” centre-back.Maguire has seen his game time limited this season owing to the strong partnership of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
      Erik ten Hag has urged Harry Maguire to fight for his spot in the squadCredit: Getty
      Maguire could feature from the start against Reading this eveningCredit: Getty
      The League Cup quarter-final against Charlton was the last time Maguire played significant minutes
      When either of the pair has not played, the likes of Victor Lindelof or full-back Luke Shaw have been preferred in the position ahead of Maguire in some recent games.
      But the United manager rebuked the claim of him being fifth in the pecking order and urged the England defender to fight for his place in the team.
      He told reporters: “He’s not our fifth choice. Harry has to fight for his position and things can change — sometimes also really quickly.
      “I think he is making progress and it’s up to him now.”
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      Shaw missed the Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest and remains 50-50 for the FA Cup clash against Reading tonight.
      This means Ten Hag has no natural left-sided centre halves asides from Martinez – who he will doubtless want to give a rest where he can.
      This means Maguire could step back into the left-sided role despite being deployed more typically on the right this season.
      Alternatively, Lindelof could simply be swapped into the left-sided role instead, though he prefers to play on the right side too.
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      Further up the pitch, compatriot Jadon Sancho is “improving” after returning to first-team training following a prolonged absence.
      On the 22-year-old’s return, Ten Hag said: “He is training with the team & we will see [when he can return to play minutes].
      “He’s improving, he’s making steps & we will make the decision after the training.”
      Should he feature at all, Sancho will more likely see a cameo from the bench than from the start of the clash at Old Trafford. More

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      Erik ten Hag hints Man Utd could launch shock late January transfer bid after only securing Weghorst and Butland loans

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      ERIK TEN HAG has hinted that Manchester United could make a late swoop in the January transfer market.The Red Devils boss claimed he would “go for it” if an opportunity presents itself before Tuesday’s deadline.
      Erik ten Hag has hinted at a late January swoopCredit: Rex
      But the 52-year-old claimed the decision to sign players does not only rest on his shoulders.
      After a busy summer of incomings, United have not spent a penny this month.
      Their only additions so far in January have been loan moves for Wout Weghorst and Jack Butland.
      And despite more signings looking unlikely, Ten Hag reckons a club the size of Manchester United should “strike” if they do have a late chance to seal a transfer.
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      The Red Devils were interested in Cody Gakpo but missed out on the Dutch forward to bitter rivals Liverpool, reportedly to the frustration of Ten Hag.
      When asked ahead of tonight’s FA Cup meeting with Reading if he knew what areas he’d like to strengthen in the summer, Ten Hag said: “I have an idea.
      “But in the coming days, If I had the opportunity in the comings days [to strengthen], then I would go for it but this is not only up to me.
      “I think at this club, everyday, that has to be the approach. You have to get better and if they are opportunities to get better you have to strike.
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      “That is my approach and I am looking, I am looking around with research and I have an idea with the profiles and what profiles we need to strengthen this squad.”
      United have been linked with Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries in recent days.
      Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Dumfries’ representatives have flown to England for talks with interested parties.
      Elsewhere, Juventus winger Federico Chiesa is another name claimed to be attracting interest from Old Trafford. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Marco Reus considers snubbing Ten Hag’s £200k-a-week offer for new deal at Borussia Dortmund

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly suffered a blow in their pursuit of Marco Reus after it was revealed he remains in contract talks with Borussia Dortmund.Reus, 33, is out of contract with the Bundesliga outfit at the end of the season.
      Marco Reus could snub Man Utd’s £200k a week offerCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly been keen to add the German to his squad on a free transfer, much like he did with Christian Eriksen last summer.
      Indeed, United are said to have offered a £200,000-a-week deal to lure Reus to Old Trafford.
      This speculation intensified as his agents, Dirk Hebel and Darren Freeman, watched the Manchester derby.
      However, a report from 90min indicates Dortmund are among the parties involved in a dialogue with the representatives.
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      Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl confirmed talks were ongoing between the two parties.
      He told Sky Germany earlier this week: “We are in trusting talks with the player and the agent.
      “There is nothing more to say about it at the moment. We don’t let ourselves be carried away either. We know each other very, very well and have a good relationship of trust.”
      Kehl then took a swipe at the fiasco earlier in the season which saw dirty laundry aired in public during recent negotiations with youngster Youssoufa Moukoko.
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      He added: “We don’t need all of these media topics that we had around Moukoko for every personal detail.”
      Talks were held with Manchester City before Hebel headed to London, with the Cityzens put off by his client’s age.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are another team Reus has been linked with in the summer.
      RB Leipzig also had their name in the hat, but this was played down by the club’s managing director Max Eberl, who said: “There’s nothing to it [the transfer rumour].
      “We’re quietly thinking about summer. You have to think about free transfer players. Nothing more and nothing less is there.”
      The Red Devils’ position on a move could be boosted by using BVB’s interest in a loan for Anthony Elanga to their advantage.
      In the meantime, United face Reading in the FA Cup this evening, with the likes of Facundo Pellistri, Alejandro Garnacho and Harry Maguire in line to feature. More

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      Man Utd star Anthony Elanga lined up for PSV Eindhoven transfer as Ruud van Nistelrooy considers raid on former club

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      MAN UTD forward Anthony Elanga is being linked with a move to Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.The Red Devils attacker, 20, has started just seven games under Erik ten Hag this season.
      Anthony Elanga has struggled for regular minutes so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      He has largely been used as an impact substitute, with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Antony and Bruno Fernandes being selected ahead of him.
      Now, with the January transfer window set to shut on Tuesday, Elanga is receiving interest from elsewhere.
      According to journalist Rik Elfrink, PSV are “working hard” to bring the Sweden international to the Eredivisie.
      And it could be an enticing proposition for Elanga given they are being coached by Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.
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      The former striker, 46, confirmed in a press conference on Friday that his side are trying to sign new faces.
      He said: “Of course I can’t name names, but we are working hard on it [signing players], because it is necessary.”
      PSV sit six points adrift of league leaders Feyenoord in the Dutch top flight.
      They have outscored all of their rivals aside from Ajax, but remain keen to bolster their forward options.
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      Elanga has contributed four goals and four assists in 48 appearances for Man Utd.
      Meanwhile, PSV are also looking at another player who has graced the Old Trafford turf in the form of Adnan Januzai.
      The Belgian, 27, left United in 2017 and spent five years with Real Sociedad.
      He then joined Sevilla last summer, but is already being linked with a move away after just six appearances for the LaLiga side.
      Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of PSV in March of last yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More