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      Lewis Hamilton is NOT part of Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd takeover bid despite previously hinting he would get on board

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is not part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bid to buy Manchester United, according to reports.The seven-time F1 champion hinted back in September that he might be prepared to get involved with a potential takeover.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has launched a bid to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      But Lewis Hamilton is not involved in the dealCredit: PA
      At the time, Hamilton said: “I haven’t had time to catch up with Jim since I was in Namibia (during the mid-season break).
      “I haven’t had a call from him asking if I want to be involved in that just yet but I do want to get more and more involved in teams.
      “But Jim’s part-boss and part-partner, I would say we’re more partners because we’re in this together and I hope in the future to do something with Jim and build with him, I don’t know when that’ll be or what that’ll be.”
      Boyhood United fan Ratcliffe publicly registered his interest in the club this week as he hopes to takeover from the Glazers.
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      The 70-year-old, who’s worth £15billion and is Britain’s richest man, first revealed he was keen last summer.
      Despite his previous comments though, the Independent claim that Hamilton is NOT currently active in his offer.
      United announced back in November that the club was up for sale with the Glazers prepared to sell their entire stake.
      A deal is expected to cost around £9billion.
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      On the pitch, United go in search of a tenth consecutive victory against Crystal Palace tonight.
      Should they prove successful, they will climb up to third in the Prem and move six points behind Arsenal ahead of their meeting on Sunday. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as goalkeeper Yann Sommer agrees Bayern Munich deal, leaving De Gea set for new contract

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S hopes of signing Yann Sommer appear all-but over with the goalkeeper set to sign for Bayern Munich.The Red Devils want to sign a goalkeeper with David de Gea’s Old Trafford future in doubt.
      Yann Sommer is set to sign for Bayern MunichCredit: AFP
      They’ve already brought in Jack Butland this window, but he’s only arrived on loan to provide cover for De Gea.
      And they’re still looking for a potential replacement for the Spaniard.
      Ahead of January, United were targeting a move for Sommer, who’s entered the final year of his Borussia Monchengladbach contract, while they’re also being linked with Brentford man David Raya.
      Sommer would have been able to sign a pre-contract at Old Trafford this month.
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      But he’s now on the verge of signing for Bayern Munich.
      According to SPORT1, the Switzerland international has agreed a deal with the Bundesliga leaders.
      And he’s undergoing his medical in Munich today ahead of penning a contract until 2025.
      Sommer will cost the German giants £7m, but the fee could rise to more than £8m if Bayern win the Champions League.
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      His imminent departure will see him end a nine-year stay with Monchengladbach, which has seen him make more than 300 appearances.
      The 33-year-old’s final outing for the club looks to have been the German Cup defeat at Darmstadt 98 in October with an ankle problem keeping him out since – although he did play for Switzerland at the World Cup. More

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      Man Utd ‘close to agreeing new contract for Alejandro Garnacho but fear young star turning into flop Adnan Januzaj’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED teen sensation Alejandro Garnacho is close to agreeing a contract extension, reports suggest.Garnacho has been enjoying a breakout season at Old Trafford with two goals and five assists in 15 matches across all competitions.
      Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho is close to a agreeing a new dealCredit: Getty
      Manchester United want to avoid another Adnan Januzaj situation with Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty
      And United want to reward the 18-year-old with a new deal that will include a significantly higher salary than his current one, which reportedly pays him £7,000 per week.
      According to the Telegraph, the Red Devils are in “advanced talks” with the winger’s representatives.
      And the Manchester giants are confident the Argentine will put pen to paper soon.
      United have been careful to strike the right balance between rewarding the teenager’s progress and avoiding a repeat of past failures that saw young talent fall from grace.
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      Erik ten Hag’s side want to make sure there will not be another situation similar to the one of Adnan Januzaj.
      Januzaj was considered the club’s brightest young prospect when he signed a lucrative five-year contract in 2013 while he was the same age as Garnacho.
      But the Belgian, who also plays as a winger, never lived up to expectations and was shipped out on loan to Borussia Dortmund in 2015 and Sunderland in 2016.
      The now 27-year-old never managed to reach the desired level and left for Real Sociedad in 2017 before his move to Sevilla last August.
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      Garnacho’s stock, however, continues to rise, especially after helping United come from behind against rivals Manchester City on Saturday.
      The Argentina Under-20 international came from the bench in the second half and set up Marcus Rashford’s winner that led Ten Hag’s team to a dramatic 2-1 win.
      The teenager’s impressive performances this season have also caught the eye of Real Madrid and Juventus. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea join David Raya transfer race and ready to battle Tottenham for £20m Brentford keeper

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have entered the running to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, according to reports.Raya has entered the final 18 months of his contract in West London and has been heavily linked with a summer exit.
      David Raya is a man in demand following his form for BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are also monitoring his progress as they search for a Hugo Lloris replacement.
      But according to the Telegraph, he’s also caught the eye of United and Chelsea, who both have issues between the sticks.
      The Blues have doubts over Edouard Mendy’s long-term future, while Kepa Arrizabalaga’s form remains questionable despite overtaking the Senegal star in the pecking order.
      Meanwhile, the Red Devils have concerns about David de Gea with the Spaniard’s deal at Old Trafford expiring at the end of the season.
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      De Gea would reportedly be happy to stay but United appear unwilling to trigger a 12-month extension to his contract.
      As for Raya, he’s performed superbly since he arrived at Brentford from Blackburn in 2019.
      And he’s specifically caught the attention since the Bees’ promotion, keeping 14 clean sheets in 43 Prem appearances.
      His impressive distribution will also surely be a factor for Erik ten Hag, who’s previously raised questions about De Gea’s ability with his feet.
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      Raya, who’s expected to cost between £15m and £20m, has made more saves (81) than any other Prem goalkeeper this season
      While only the top four keepers have kept more clean sheets than his six. More

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      Man Utd ‘in advanced transfer talks for Fulham flop Kevin Mbabu’ after just six Premier League appearances this season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been linked with a surprising and shock move for Fulham flop Kevin Mbabu.The Red Devils were not expected to be in the market for any new additions this month after snapping up goalkeeper Jack Butland on a free transfer and forward Wout Weghorst on loan.
      Man Utd have been linked with a shock swoop for Fulham’s Kevin MbabuCredit: Rex
      However, TuttoMercatoWeb claim that they are interested in signing the Swiss international right-back along with Italian club AC Monza.
      The 27-year-old Mbabu only joined Fulham from VfL Wolfsburg during the summer but he has failed to make an impression under boss Marco Silva.
      In fact, he has only started twice for the West London outfit with his last appearance coming in November.
      Now this fresh report is stating that he could be on the move over the next fortnight.
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      Monza have allegedly identified the defender but unfortunately for them he is “close to Manchester United”.
      The article even says that the player’s transfer to Old Trafford is at the “advanced negotiation” stage.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag has favoured Diogo Dalot for the majority of the campaign.
      He also has Aaron Wan-Bissaka as back-up, and the former Crystal Palace ace has shone over recent weeks after getting his chance due to an injury to his Portuguese team-mate.
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      Mbabu is under contract at Fulham until 2026, with the option of an additional 12 months included.

      He previously played for both Newcastle and Rangers but only made three Premier League appearances for the Magpies.
      He then joined Swiss side Young Boys, before most recently spending three seasons at Wolfsburg prior to his switch to the Cottagers. More

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      UK’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe formally launches Man Utd takeover attempt as he says ‘we have entered the process’

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      THE UK’S richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe has entered the race to buy Manchester United.The Old Trafford club were put up for sale by the Glazers back in November, although they’re still waiting to find a suitable buyer.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has entered the race to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Joel and Avram Glazer put the club up for sale back in NovemberCredit: AFP
      Manchester United fans have regularly protested against the ownersCredit: Getty
      But The Times have claimed that Ratcliffe has now confirmed that he’s in the running to takeover from the Americans.
      The report states that bids are expected from the US, the Middle East and Asia, but the 70-year-old is the first to publicly express his interest.
      A spokesperson said: “We have formally put ourselves into the process.”
      Formal bids are set to take place at the beginning of February with a view to changing ownership before the end of the season.
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      But a potential takeover, which would be music to the ears of United fans, can only happen if the Glazers agree on a price.
      And they’re thought to be looking for more than £5billion.
      Ratcliffe, who’s worth £15billion, first revealed he was interested last summer.
      A spokesperson back then said: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.
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      “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.
      “This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent.
      “Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.”
      Ratcliffe, a lifelong United supporter, is a petrochemicals tycoon who at his peak was worth around £21billion.
      He runs multi-billion-pound chemicals giant Ineos, which owns French club Nice, Swiss side Lausanne, plus a third of Formula One team Mercedes.
      Ratcliffe also made a last-gasp bid to buy Chelsea back in May, although his £4.25billion offer was rejected.
      His intention was to create a “very fine club in London” at Stamford Bridge.
      But the club was eventually sold to Todd Boehly, who’s not been afraid to splash the cash during his short time in charge.
      United fans’ frustrations have been growing for several years with the Old Trafford faithful angry over their constant failings in the transfer market and a lack of progress on the pitch.
      They’ve won just three trophies in nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson left despite spending more than £1billion on new players.
      A potential buyer comes less than two months after the Red Devils were put up for sale.
      A takeover would be another boost for Erik ten Hag and Co with things going swimmingly on the pitch.
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      United came from behind to beat rivals Manchester City on Saturday to record a ninth win on the bounce and move into contention for the title.
      Next up is a trip to Crystal Palace on Wednesday before a crunch game at leaders Arsenal on Sunday. More

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      Barcelona target Ilkay Gundogan free transfer as they look set to miss out on Chelsea star N’Golo Kante

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      BARCELONA are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan.The LaLiga giants are hoping to sign the midfielder on a free transfer in the summer.
      Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly attracting interest from BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Gundogan’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of the season and he will be available on a Bosman deal.
      Barcelona have been a big mover in the Bosman market due to the club’s recent financial constraints.
      They signed the likes of Frank Kessie, Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin and Andreas Christensen on free transfers last summer.
      The Catalonian side had been interested in signing N’Golo Kante, but he is closing on a new contract at Chelsea.
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      Therefore the club have turned their attention to Gundogan, according to The Telegraph.
      The German is able to discuss terms with Barcelona now as he is in the last six months of his deal.
      But as the report suggests, a deal will hinge on whether or not the 32-year-old signs a new deal with Man City.
      Gundogan was Pep Guardiola’s first transfer when he arrived at the club seven years ago in 2016.
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      The German is an important member of the team as he is the current captain.
      He took over the role from Fernandinho following the Brazilian’s departure last summer.
      He had played an important role in the club’s four Premier League titles since his arrival. More

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      West Ham ‘consider shock Harry Maguire loan transfer with Man Utd ready to accept huge loss on defender’

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      WEST HAM are considering a shock loan move for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, reports say. The centre-back has fallen out of favour with Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag, making only four league starts this season.
      Harry Maguire is linked with a move to West HamCredit: Getty
      And despite a superb winter World Cup showing, still Ten Hag has lost faith in Maguire.
      It has even see him field left-back Luke Shaw, 27, in a central partnership with Raphael Varane, 29.
      According to The Mirror, United are prepared to make a huge loss on the defender they paid Leicester £85million for in 2019.
      And it is claimed West Ham are ready to make a loan move for the unsettled England international.
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      It comes as Wolves attempt to prise Craig Dawson away from London.
      Dawson, 32, is rated at around £7m and is keen on a return to the Midlands having played before at West Brom.
      Wolves have already had a bid turned down but look set to return for further talks with West Ham.
      It would leave a gap in their defence that Moyes wants Maguire, 29, to fill.
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      But Senegal’s 6ft 3in centre-half Formose Mendy, 22, is another on their list having made a good impression at the World Cup.
      Moyes once looked at signing Maguire for just £4m from Sheffield United while he was Old Trafford manager in 2013 but a possible move never took off.
      United have won their last five league matches to rise to fourth in the table.
      But Maguire has played little part, causing question marks over his future in Manchester.
      He signed from Leicester for a world-record defender’s fee but faces leaving United empty-handed.
      Harry Maguire faces an uncertain Manchester United futureCredit: Getty More