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      Fans threaten to watch Barcelona vs Man Utd without the sound as commentator’s gaffe ‘p***es them off’

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      FOOTBALL fans threatened to mute the commentators during Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Barcelona.The threat was made after Ian Darke and Robbie Savage repeatedly mispronounced Ronald Araujo’s name.
      Fans were getting irritated by the commentator’s pronunciation of Ronald Araujo’s nameCredit: AFP
      The Uruaguan star started the game for Barcelona on the right side of the defence.
      His name is pronounced ‘Arau-ho’. However, fans watching from their sofas were getting annoyed with the pronunciation from the BT Sports commentary team.
      One tweeted: “BT Sport commentator saying Ara-ouu-ho for Araújo.
      “About to turn down the volume for Barcelona and Manchester United.”
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      A second commented: “The pronunciation of Aruajo by the commentators is p*****g me off.”
      A third wrote: “I hate the way commentators say ‘ara who hoe’ for Araujo.”
      A fourth said: “Someone tell the commentator how to pronounce Araujo.”
      A fifth added: “Iain darke the commentator calling Araujo ‘Arahooho’ 😭.”
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      A sixth tweeted: “I’ve got a real problem with this commentator pronouncing Araujo as Ara-hoo-hoe.
      “Motherf***** has me thinking about pokemon.”
      Araujo is known to English audiences having previously been linked with a transfer to Man United and Chelsea. More

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      How Man Utd could line up with Mason Mount and Harry Kane next season after transfer spree

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could have a very different look to their starting XI next season.The Red Devils have been tipped with moves for a host of stars that could turn them into Premier League contenders again.
      Man United have been linked with Chelsea’s Mason MountCredit: EPA
      Harry Kane is another player on the club’s wishlistCredit: Alamy
      Most recently, Chelsea star Mason Mount have been linked with the club after a lack of progress on talks over a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
      According to ESPN reporter James Olley, United have joined Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the bidding war for Mount’s signature.
      Should Mount join, he could replace Marcel Sabitzer should his loan move at the club not be made permanent.
      This would see him line up in a midfield made up of Frenkie de Jong, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, if he is able to displace Christian Eriksen from the team.
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      De Jong was a top target for United last summer, and it appears that the club will try to sign him again this year.
      Tottenham record-breaker Harry Kane is another name that has been widely spoken about with a move to Old Trafford.
      The England captain would be and upgrade and replace loanee Wout Weghorst should he join.
      Kane would not have to take long to adapt as he is used to playing with Marcus Rashford while on international duty.
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      United have also been rumoured to be interested in signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
      Another spot that could be changed is in the goalkeeper position.
      David de Gea’s powers have started to decrease and the club have been linked with a move for Brentford star David Raya as a potential replacement.
      The Spaniard has been in great form for the Bees and manager Thomas Frank has insisted that he would be worth £40million should he be sold.
      David Raya has been tipped as a replacement for David de GeaCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans brand Weghorst the ‘new Fellaini’… but 6ft 6in Man Utd star is outjumped by tiny Barcelona star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have branded Wout Weghorst the new Marouane Fellaini.The call came after the Dutch striker was picked in a deeper role than normal in the Europa League clash against Barcelona.
      Wout Weghorst was picked to play in a deeper role against BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Fans have compared the role to that of former star Marouane FellainiCredit: Reuters
      Manager Erik ten Hag opted to play Marcus Rashford as the starting striker, with Weghorst deployed behind him alongside midfielders Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Jadon Sancho.
      The position is a new one for the towering striker, who has forged his career as a more traditional target man during spells with AZ Alkmaar, Wolfsburg, Burnley and Besiktas.
      This has led to fans to dub him the new Fellaini.
      The Belgian midfielder became an important player for United during his seven-year spell at the club.
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      Fellaini often popped up with important goals as he got himself into the box from a high midfield position and used his physicality to win the ball and fire home.
      However, Weghorst might be missing some of the ariel ability of Fellaini as he was beaten to a header by Barcelona midfielder Gavi, despite being ten inches taller than the 5 ft 8 star.
      One fan that made the comparison Tweeted: “Weghorst playing the Fellaini role, got a lot of time for that.”
      A second wrote: “Wout Weghorst playing the Marouane Fellaini role as he did at the weekend. David Moyes was ahead of his time.”
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      A third commented: “Weghorst mode Fellaini.”
      A fourth said: “Weghorst at no. 10 reminds me of Fellaini!”
      A fifth added: “Fellaini walked so that Weghorst could run.”
      Weghorst joined United on loan from Burnley in January but has only scored one goal in seven appearances in all competitions prior to the clash against Barcelona. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost as Ancelotti ‘doesn’t care’ if three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost after Carlo Ancelotti said he doesn’t care if his three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid. Marco Asensio, who is out of contract at the end of the season, scored as Real Madrid beat bottom side Elche 4-0 in LaLiga on Wednesday night.
      Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid during their win over ElcheCredit: Alamy
      Asensio celebrating after scoring for Real MadridCredit: Alamy
      Speaking after the match to Diario AS,Ancelotti was quizzed on the forward’s future and wasn’t very endearing with his response.
      He said: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not. He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.”
      Ancelotti added: “We have a very important challenge this season.
      “The important thing is that he is contributing, like last year. Let him continue like this, and the club will make the most appropriate decision.”
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      Asensio tried to leave Real Madrid last summer but has since maintained he wants to stay at the club but a new contract is looking unlikely.
      The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Premier League giants United and Arsenal.
      Spanish outlet Sport reported in December 2022 that Asensio was close to a move to Old Trafford but that didn’t materialise.
      The Spaniard has also been subject to interest from Arsenal and it remains to be seen if he will come to the Premier League in the summer.
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      He has made 176 appearances for Real Madrid scoring 31 goals and has had loan spells at Mallorca and Espanyol during his time at the club.
      The winger, 27, has won three Champions Leagues and three LaLiga’s during his time at the Bernabeu.
      Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014. More

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      Man Utd’s Qatari takeover bid has raised ‘significant worries within PSG that Red Devils will be prioritised’

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      PSG are reportedly concerned that Manchester United would be prioritised should a Qatari bid for the club be successful.A Qatar-based consortium has launched a bid for the Old Trafford side as the Glazers look to sell the club.
      A Qatar-based consortium has launched a bid to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      This has caused concerns that Man Utd will be prioritised over PSGCredit: Getty
      The Glazers revealed in November that they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the Premier League giants or an outright purchase.
      A number of parties have expressed an interest in buying United, which could be purchased for a world-record price for a sports franchise at £4.5billion, or more.
      There has been questions over whether a deal would be banned due to Qatar already owning PSG.
      But the Daily Mail reported that a bid from the consortium would not be blocked by Uefa, meaning a major cash boost to United.
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      The report says that the bid has come from a separate entity to Qatar Sports Investments, which owns the Ligue 1 giants.
      PSG was taken over by QSI in 2011 and have gone on to become one of the heavyweights in European football.
      The French side have won eight of the last ten league titles and are consistently reaching the latter stages of the Champions League.
      But Qatar authorities insist a bid for the Premier League side will not affect PSG and that the French side will continue to receive funding.
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      But PSG reportedly fear the Qatar Investment Authority will divert money into United, given the French giants’ failure to win the Champions League so far despite heavy investment.
      Therefore, United could be prioritised should they become more successful.
      One source told L’Equipe: “If Qatar buys Manchester United, there is a chance that it will be less generous with PSG and that it will make it a Ligue 1 club and no longer a team cut out to win the Champions League.” More

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      Man Utd line up shock Mason Mount transfer as three of Chelsea’s Premier League rivals monitor his contract stand-off

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock swoop for Chelsea star Mason Mount.According to ESPN reporter James Olley, United have joined Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the bidding war for Mount’s signature.
      Mason Mount has been linked with a sensational transfer to Man UtdCredit: EPA
      The Chelsea star has struggled for form this season.
      Consequently, he has failed to consolidate his strong form from the previous three seasons.
      Mount has scored just three times and added just two assists in the Premier League so far this season.
      The report suggests Mount could look to leave Stamford Bridge after a lack of progress on a new contract.
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      The 24-year-old is understood to be after a significant rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
      Mount’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season.
      However, this economic factor has added to a further stumbling block of Mount not wanting to commit to the type of long-term contracts handed out by Chelsea in January.
      A number of January signings penned contract with deals which run for roughly eight years.
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      This massively offset the staggering fees paid via a process known as amortisation, but the risk factor lies in such long contracts with no guarantee of player success.
      Mount’s spot at the club is under threat after Todd Boehly reportedly flew to Paris for talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar.

      The Blues are already in line to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, and could even make Joao Felix’s loan move from Atletico Madrid permanent in the summer. More

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      Former Man Utd striker makes transfer return to old club aged 36 after seven months in the wilderness

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      FORMER Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi is back in football after signing a deal with Serie B side SPAL.The Italian re-joins the club after his contract expired with the outfit back in July last year.
      Giuseppe Rossi has joined SPAL until the end of the seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Rossi was at Man United at the start of his careerCredit: Getty
      Rossi initially joined the Italian side in 2021 for the remainder of the season, during this spell he played 14 league games and scored three goals.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move on Twitter as he wrote: “Giuseppe Rossi is back. Italian striker has reached a full agreement with Serie B side SPAL until the end of the season.
      “Deal in place with president Joe Tacopina 🇮🇹🇺🇸🤝🏻.
      “Former Man Utd, Fiorentina, Villarreal striker has accepted the bid. Good luck Giuseppe Rossi22 🤙🏼.”
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      The 36-year-old spent part of his early career at the Red Devils after he was poached out of the Parma youth academy.
      Rossi only played five times in the Premier League, scoring one goal during his time with United.
      He did have a loan spell at Newcastle, but failed to score in his eleven league appearances for the club.
      The striker’s career has been hampered by continuous injuries, but he has always been a highly-rated player.
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      He enjoyed his best time as a player in LaLiga with Villarreal, where he scored 54 goals in 136 league games.
      Rossi returned to Italy in 2013 by joining Fiorentina.
      He then had spells at Levante, Celta Vigo and Genoa for a short stint in the United States with Real Salt Lake City.
      Before his move to the MLS, Rossi spent time with United in order to maintain his fitness while he was a free agent.
      The move comes just after Italian legend Daniele De Rossi was sacked as manager and replaced by Massimo Oddo.
      Rossi will join another well-known star Radja Nainggolan, the Belgian midfielder joined at the start of February. More

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      Uefa urged to BLOCK Qatari takeover of Man Utd to ‘protect integrity of competition’ due to PSG ownership

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      UEFA have been urged to block the Qatari takeover bid for Manchester United. Ahead of tomorrow’s bid deadline, Qatar are interested in taking over the Red Devils.
      The Glazers have put Man Utd up for saleCredit: AFP
      But Uefa have been urged to block a bid from Qatar due to links with PSGCredit: AP
      Though any United takeover bid will come in from Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-ThaniCredit: Rex
      However, Uefa have been warned to block any bid from Qatar while Qatar Sports Investment remain owners of PSG.
      The call comes from human rights group FairSquare.
      As reported by The Athletic, the group have sent a letter to Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, general secretary Theodore Theodoridis and Premier League chief Richard Masters.
      It reads: “A basic study of Qatar’s political and economic system amply demonstrates the impossibility of any Qatari consortium proving itself independent of state influence, and thus separate from the ownership of PSG.
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      “Freedom House’s World Freedom Index classifies Qatar as ‘not free’, and its most recent assessment is highly critical of Qatar’s record on the rule of law, corruption, and political participation: ‘Qatar’s hereditary emir holds all executive and legislative authority and ultimately controls the judiciary.'”
      Uefa rules stipulate that “no individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in a Uefa club competition”.
      Although Red Bull’s ownership of FC Salzburg and RB Leipzig was overlooked by Uefa after an ownership restructuring at Salzburg – with both playing in the Champions League.
      Earlier this week, it was reported Uefa would not block any Qatari offer for Man Utd due to them being satisfied about a bid coming from a separate entity.
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      The United bid will be launched by Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
      The Qatar Investment Authority is worth a staggering £370billion, and already owns French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
      United’s owners – The Glazers – are understood to want £6bn for the club.
      However, a more realistic outcome will see them pocket £4.1-£4.5bn.
      In their letter FairSquare added “UEFA’s Statutes are very clear on the critical importance of ensuring that no single party can exercise control or influence over more than one club, and this is all the more important when the owners are states.
      “State ownership of European football clubs jeopardises the integrity of the game, its proclaimed values and its sustainability.”
      Qatar’s interest is being rivalled by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, while Twitter owner Elon Musk is also a shock party considering a bid. More