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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

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      Chelsea ‘AGREE £26m Malo Gusto transfer as they beat Man Utd in race for Lyon full-back’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly beaten Manchester United to the transfer of Lyon right-back Malo Gusto.The 19-year-old has impressed English giants Chelsea and Man Utd since breaking through at the French side.
      Chelsea have agreed a deal for right-back Malo GustoCredit: Getty
      Chelsea, in particular, are in need of right-back cover for star man Reece James, who has suffered with knee injuries in recent months.
      England star James missed the World Cup following knee surgery.
      And he was ruled out again after returning to club action in late December.
      Chelsea had an £18million offer for Gusto rejected, and United asked the player to hold off on a decision.
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      However, big spenders Chelsea pushed forward with a transfer and according to RMC Sport, the West London club has struck a deal that will see Gusto sign but remain at Lyon until the end of the season.
      Chelsea have agreed to pay £26.3m plus add-ons for Gusto.
      Gusto is set to become Chelsea’s seventh January signing.
      Joao Felix, David Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk have all joined Graham Potter’s project.
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      The latest development comes after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said the player will remain at the club.
      Gusto has featured 15 times for Lyon this season, and manager Laurent Blanc will need the player on top form if his side are to revive their campaign.
      Lyon are performing well under expectations and sat 9th in Ligue 1 after 19 games played.
      This is despite not playing European football this term. More

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      Man Utd starlet Charlie Savage – son of Robbie – joins Forest Green Rovers on loan transfer until end of season

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      CHARLIE SAVAGE has joined League One side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the rest of the season.The Manchester United teen star, 19, has opted to carry on his development with a temporary spell away with Old Trafford under The Green’s new manager Duncan Ferguson.
      Charlie Savage has joined Forest Green on loan from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Savage, son of ex-Leicester and Blackburn midfielder Robbie, was announced as a Rovers player this afternoon after we had revealed the transfer was on the verge of being completed earlier this week..
      Speaking to FGR media, the midfielder – who will wear the number 48 shirt – said: “I’m buzzing to be here. As soon as I found out Forest Green were interested, I just wanted to get down and get started.
      “I loved the sound of the club and I actually came down here last season for work experience under Rob Edwards. I know the people and the place really well.”
      The Wales Under-21 international is in line to make his debut for the Gloucestershire outfit away to Shrewsbury tomorrow as he looks to help them fight their way off the foot of the table.
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      Savage has made one senior appearance for United as a substitute in the Champions League 1-1 draw against Young Boys in December 2021.
      After training with Ipswich in April last year, he was also on the bench under Ralf Rangnick for the Red Devils’ final game of last season in a 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace.
      Savage went on the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia and caught the eye of new manager Erik ten Hag.
      During the World Cup, midfielder Savage also played in United’s winter friendlies against LaLiga outfits Cadiz and Real Betis on their mid-season break to Spain.
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      Savage is a box-to-box midfielder who loves a tackle and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.
      However, he’s got a bit more to his game in terms of being a creative spark and is a good passer of the ball.
      Last May, Savage was handed a contract with the Red Devils until at least 2025.
      Last season, he made 23 starts for United’s Under-18s and 19 appearances for the Under-23 side. More

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      Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid transfer blow with ‘Dortmund to offer Jude Bellingham club-record contract’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are reportedly planning a deal to make Jude Bellingham the highest-paid player at the club.The 19-year-old sensation is the subject of transfer interest from the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United.
      Borussia Dortmund are reportedly planning on offering Jude Bellingham a bumper new contractCredit: Getty
      But the German club are still holding out hope that he could stay.
      Writing for Caught Offside, Bild reporter Christian Falk has claimed Dortmund are planning contract talks with Bellingham in March.
      They reportedly want to make the teenager the top earner at the club.
      It’s claimed they are willing to offer him a new deal worth a mammoth £13million-a-year.
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      That works out at £250,000-a-week.
      Marco Reus is out of contract at Dortmund at the end of the season, so the club can afford to give Bellingham a wage hike.
      However, the Bundesliga side are also open to exit talks this summer when Bellingham will enter the final two years of his current deal.
      The report claims Dortmund are yet to receive any official proposals for Bellingham, but there is plenty of interest in his signature.
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      SunSport exclusively revealed last weekend that Bellingham is set to turn down a new Dortmund contract.
      That is set to kickstart the auction for the former Birmingham City man.
      Earlier this week Sky in Germany claimed Liverpool are the current favourites for his signature.
      Bellingham is Jurgen Klopp’s No1 transfer target as he looks to overhaul an ageing midfield.
      But Real Madrid are also keen, as are both Manchester clubs. More

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      Man Utd legend David Beckham and Tom Brady enjoy ‘daddy-daughter dates’ at pizza restaurant in Miami

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend David Beckham and one of NFL’s greats, Tom Brady, enjoyed a “daddy-daughter” date at a pizza restaurant in Miami. Becks, 47, and Brady, 45, got together at Miami Slice, an artisan NY-style pizza slice bar.
      David Beckham and daughter Harper, 11, with Tom Brady and Vivian, 10Credit: Instagram / @davidbeckham
      Beckham and Brady went to a plush pizza restaurant for a daddy-daughter dateCredit: Instagram / @davidbeckham
      The two sports legends’ get-together has been hailed as the ‘GOAT pizza party’Credit: Instagram / @davidbeckham
      The two sports legends spend a lot of time in the Sunshine State with Beckham being the co-owner of MLS team, Inter Miami.
      While Brady performed a retirement U-turn to continue playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
      But following the end to the Buccaneers’ season, with a 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs, retirement speculation has sparked up again.
      Brady, however, seems more focussed on spending time with his children John, Vivian and Benjamin following his divorce from Gisele Bundchen.
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      And so he took Vivian to meet Beckham and daughter Harper in a “daddy-daughter” date on Thursday at a plush Miami pizza restaurant.
      Becks described the pizza as the best he’s ever had.
      While the restaurant owner, Dave Grutman, hailed Beckham and Brady’s presence as a “GOAT pizza party”.
      Following the Buccaneers’ NFL disappointment, Brady was spikey when asked about retirement.
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      Brady insisted he hasn’t made his mind up in an X-rated interview.
      The seven-time Super Bowl winner said: “If I knew what I was going to f**king do, I would’ve already f**king done it, OK.
      “I’m taking it a day at a time.” More