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    Man Utd’s pre-season star Zidane Iqbal ‘wants to leave on loan in January transfer window’ after struggling for games

    MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Zidane Iqbal is reportedly keen on leaving the club on loan this month.The midfielder starred for the Red Devils during pre-season but is yet to be handed a senior appearance despite being on the bench 11 times this campaign.
    Zidane Iqbal reportedly wants a loan move away from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    The 19-year-old was on the bench yet again during the club’s 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Charlton.
    He did not make it onto the pitch and had to watch 17-year-old Kobbie Mainoo make his debut at Old Trafford.
    Iqbal is further along in his development than Mainoo but will be thinking about earning more gametime.
    The Iraqi wants to make a temporary move away from Manchester United with a loan this month, according to MEN.
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    However, the report suggests that manager Erik ten Hag does not want to leave his squad light on numbers.
    The Dutch manager only has Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Fred and Scott McTominay, who are older than the youngster.
    With it also being said that coaches think that training with the first team for the remainder of the campaign would be more beneficial for Iqbal and then for him to move on loan in the summer.
    The midfielder, who looks up to former United players Paul Scholes and Angel Gomes, starred for the club in pre-season.
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    Fans were full of praise for his performance in the friendly defeat to Spanish side Cadiz back in December.
    Iqbal has made one appearance for the senior side in his career, having come on as a sub during the Champions League win over Young Boys in December 2021. More

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    Wolves in audacious triple transfer raid for Man Utd’s Wan-Bissaka, West Ham’s Michail Antonio and ex-Prem star Lemina

    WOLVES are stepping up talks with Nice over a £10million move for former Fulham and Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.However, new boss Julen Lopetegui will have to play the long game if he is to land Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
    Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is hoping to sign three players in JanuaryCredit: Getty
    The club are in talks to sign former Southampton and Fulham star Mario LeminaCredit: Getty
    There is also interest in Manchester United Aaron Wan-BissakaCredit: Getty
    Michail Antonio is also a target but West Ham are keen to keep hold of their Premier League record goalscorerCredit: Getty
    Meanwhile West Ham have issued a hands-off warning to the Molineux club, who would love to add Michail Antonio to Lopetegui’s lengthy January shopping list.
    In the meantime, Wolves have made a third approach to Nice about 29-year-old Lemina.
    Lopetegui desperately needs a tried and trusted Premier League midfielder with Boubacar Traore sidelined for up to two months, while Joao Moutinho missed Saturday’s FA Cup tie through injury.
    Wolves have already had bids of £4.4million and £5m knocked back by Nice, who are holding out for their £10m valuation.
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    Now Wolves may be forced to bite the bullet and double their offer for Lemina if they are to sign the Premier League ready midfield ace they desperately need.
    However, they will need to show more patience in their long-running pursuit of Wan-Bissaka.
    Wolves are prepared to pay £25m for the full-back who cost United £50m from Crystal Palace in 2019.
    But Wan-Bissaka has impressed Ten Hag since the World Cup break, and with fellow right-back Diogo Dalot currently injured the United boss is stalling as he weighs up his options.
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    If Wolves are to get their man, it’s likely Lopetegui will have to play the long game and wait until close to the end of the January transfer window if he is to get his man.
    However, the former Real Madrid and Spain boss looks to have missed out on one major target.
    West Ham have made it clear they have no intention of selling a proven match-winner of Michail Antonio’s calibre to a rival club just one point below them in the table as they try to avoid relegation. More

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    Man Utd ‘make Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus top striker targets as Ten Hag eyes transfer early in summer window’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly set their sights on Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus as striker targets for the summer transfer window.The Red Devils appear ready to sign Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the season following Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious exit.
    Goncalo Ramos is a target for Man UtdCredit: AP
    Mohammed Kudus is also an optionCredit: Reuters
    Erik ten Hag is desperate to do summer business as soon as possibleCredit: PA
    But Man Utd will need a new permanent No9 at the end of this season with manager Erik ten Hag keen to do business early.
    The Manchester Evening News report that the club are already eyeing deals for Benfica’s Ramos and Kudus from Ajax.
    Both are reportedly more “attainable” than other options such as Tottenham captain Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Oshimen, who would command large fees.
    Ramos could be a natural replacement for Ronaldo – as he was for Portugal at the World Cup.
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    The 21-year-old netted a hat-trick against Switzerland in Qatar and is also enjoying a fine season for Benfica, scoring 15 times and assisting seven goals in 25 games.
    Ten Hag reportedly could also look to shop at his former club Ajax again in the summer, having already brought two of his old players, Lisandro Martinez and Antony, to Old Trafford.
    Left-footed Kudus is a versatile forward capable of playing anywhere in the attack and he has scored 10 goals in 21 games for the Amsterdam giants.
    The Ghanaian also found the net twice at the World Cup and is re-discovering top form after spending five months out injured last season.
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    The 22-year-old has been linked with a transfer to Tottenham.
    Money is tight at Man Utd this month after a huge £200million-plus summer outlay, meaning a loan deal for Weghorst is expected to be a stop-gap signing as they wait for summer funds.
    On the possible return of Memphis Depay, MEN suggest that Ten Hag would prefer a more marquee signing than the Barcelona man coming back on a free. More

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    Watford ‘hope to land Man Utd star Facundo Pellistri on loan transfer until end of season’ to help promotion push

    MANCHESTER UNITED winger Facundo Pellistri is reportedly being targeted by Championship side Watford.The Hornets are currently fourth in England’s second division as they aim to get themselves back into the Premier League.
    Watford are reportedly keen on taking Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri on loanCredit: AFP
    The Uruguayan has been a fringe player at Old Trafford and only made his debut at the club against Charlton in the Carabao Cup last night.
    Pellestri made his first appearance as a 84th-minute substitute and made a quick impact as he assisted Marcus Rashford for his second goal in the 3-0 win.
    The appearance was a long-awaited one for the 21-year-old as he has been at the club for two-and-a-half years following his 2020 move from Uruguayan side Penarol.
    During his time at United, he has been on loan twice, and could now be set for another spell away.
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    Watford are hoping to sign the prospect on loan in order to boost their promotion hopes, according to The Telegraph.
    However, the Hornet will face competition from other English clubs as well as teams from abroad for his signature.
    LaLiga side Valencia are believed to be one of the clubs interested, but want an option to buy him at the end of a loan deal, according to Sport Witness.
    Manager Slaven Bilic needs more depth in his side following a spate of injuries, including one to star attacker Joao Pedro.
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    The initial report has suggested that Pellestri’s agent has come to England to sort his future out before the end of the January transfer window.
    United boss Erik ten Hag has been impressed with the player and judging by his words, it would be surprising to see him let Pellestri leave on a permanent deal.
    He said: “I see a future in him and he is doing really well and we have to see what is the best.
    “He’s progressing, also against Everton (in the behind-closed-doors game) I was really happy with his performance, I was happy with his performance in the World Cup, his progress is really good.
    “He’s come on and had an effect so that’s the next step. I say well done, better, and keep going.” More

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    Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s old £667,000 Mercedes G Wagon put on sale for less than HALF price he bought it for

    MARCUS RASHFORD’S old £667,000 Mercedes G Wagon is available to buy for less than HALF what he paid.The England star was often seen driving the car into Manchester United’s Carrington training ground.
    Marcus Rashford’s second hand Mercedes G Wagon Brabus is up for saleCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    His old car can be purchased for £299,995Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    Rashford was often seen driving the car into Manchester United’ Carrington training groundCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    But the vehicle is now available to buy.
    And you can get it for £350,000 – less than half of what Rashford spent on it.

    Motorclass have posted an avert online for the public to see.
    Rash’s second hand Mercedes G Wagon Brabus 800 4X4 can be bought for just under £300,000.
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    The United star is known for having a love for cars.
    Over the years, SunSport has spotted him in a Audi A3, Mercedes CLA Class, Mercedes S Class Coupe and a Range Rover Velar.
    Recently, he spent £280,000 on a McLaren 765 Long Tail, top speed 205mph and £390,000 on a 155mph Black Badge Cullinan Rolls-Royce.
    It didn’t stop him from being late to a meeting which led to him being benched against Wolves (although he turned that around by coming on to score the winner).
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    The 25-year-old is motoring on the pitch, too.
    He scored in his EIGHTH home match on the bounce against Charlton on Tuesday to break Wayne Rooney’s record of netting in consecutive Old Trafford games.
    Rashford also kept up his run of netting in every fixture since the season resumed after the World Cup.
    He’s already on 15 for the campaign and heads into Saturday’s Manchester derby on the best goalscoring run of his career. More

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    Man Utd transfer target Wout Weghorst MISSES Besiktas training with ‘muscle contractions and groin injury’

    MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Wout Weghorst has reportedly sustained an injury ahead of his potential move to the club.The Dutch striker is being lined up by the Red Devils to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after his acrimonious exit.
    Wout Weghorst did not train with his team-mates amid injury concernsCredit: Getty
    Weghorst seems ready to join the Red Devils on loan in a £2.65million deal but he supposedly missed Besiktas training today with muscle contractions and a groin injury.
    Outlet Fanatik report that he trained away from the rest of the squad in the gym after a fitness setback.
    It is unclear whether it could jeopardise his switch to Man Utd or if it is a precautionary measure.
    Weghorst is supposed to stay at Besiktas on loan from Burnley until the end of the season, but his temporary deal could be cut short to allow him to go to United.
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    It has been reported that Erik ten Hag’s side have completed negotiations over signing the player but the Turkish club will only let him go if they bring in a replacement.
    They have been linked with AC Milan striker Divock Origi and Vincent Aboubakar.
    The Cameroonian has just seen his contract at Al Nassr ripped up to facilitate their signing of Ronaldo.
    This means CR7’s exit from Man Utd may have reportedly started a domino effect of transfers involving both Weghorst and Aboubakar.
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    Ahead of Weghorst completing his switch back to the Premier League, Holland legends Wesley Sneijder and Marco van Basten both slammed the move.
    Weghorst scored for Besiktas in their 2-1 win over Kasimpasa and appeared to wave goodbye to the fans.
    He has scored nine goals in 18 matches for the club this season.
    During the last campaign, his January arrival at Turf Moor was not enough to keep Burnley in the Prem as he contributed with just two goals and three assists in 20 appearances. More

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    Man Utd tipped to seal Edouard Mendy transfer as replacement for David De Gea from Chelsea as he holds contract talks

    LOUIS SAHA has claimed signing Edouard Mendy “would make perfect sense” for Manchester United if David De Gea doesn’t sign a new Old Trafford deal.Spanish stopper De Gea, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season.
    David De Gea’s Manchester United contract expires at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    The Red Devils have been urged to move for Edouard Mendy if De Gea leavesCredit: Getty
    He is reportedly facing a huge pay-cut to his current £375,000-a-week deal in order to stay at the club.
    Although De Gea himself recently claimed he wants to finish his career at Old Trafford amid reports of contract talks.
    But Saha, 44, who spent four years at United, has urged the Red Devils to “take a punt” on Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy if De Gea does leave.
    The Stamford Bridge goalie, 30, has fallen out of favour to Kepa Arrizabalaga in recent months.
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    Saha told Football Odds and Betting: “Man United should take a punt on Edouard Mendy if De Gea leaves.
    “De Gea is still right at the top level, but of course making mistakes like he did against Everton is never good.
    “Over the years, De Gea has done tremendous performances to save the team and he deserves the time and credit for that.
    “If De Gea doesn’t sign a new contract then a move for Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy would make perfect sense.
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    “He has been one of the best goalkeepers in the world the last few years and I’m not sure what happened.”
    United do have the option to extend De Gea’s deal by a further year, but are alleged to have opted against triggering the clause.
    Mendy meanwhile recently snubbed a six-year contract offer from Chelsea.
    SunSport exclusively revealed that Mendy turned down the deal because he believed the Blues didn’t show him enough “respect” over wages.
    Mendy earns around £100,000 a week and wants parity with his Blues rival Kepa who picks up almost twice that. More

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    Fans all say the same thing as Facundo Pellistri finally makes Man Utd debut in Carabao Cup win against Charlton

    LAST month Facundo Pellistri had played 182 more minutes at the World Cup for Uruguay than he had for Manchester United. However, last night the 21-year-old finally kicked off his United career by coming off the bench in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
    Facundo Pellistri came off the bench to make his Man Utd debutCredit: AP
    Pellistri signed for the club in October 2020Credit: AFP
    A short but sweet debut for the 21-year-old
    Erik ten Hag only granted Pellistri six minutes plus injury time off the bench against Charlton as he replaced Anthony Elanga late on.
    In his short time on the pitch he showed off his dribbling ability before creating Marcus Rashford’s first goal of the night as he became the first United player to score in eight consecutive home games since Wayne Rooney in 2010.

    And his cameo was enough to convince the Old Trafford faithful he deserves more minutes.
    Taking to Twitter, one user said: “Pellistri deserves to play more man. He looks so sharp.”
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    A second user wrote: “Pellistri also giving Ten Hag something to think about after that cameo, hopefully he gets more game time, very impressive showing from the Uruguayan.”
    A third said: “Need to see more of Pellestri. Did so well off the bench and got an assist on his debut. Definitely an option moving forward.”
    A fourth user pleaded: “I want to see more of Pellestri!”
    With Pellistri convincing fans he warrants more game time, many called for him to be elevated above Elanga – who played through the middle last night – in the squad pecking order.
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    One user’s analysis read: “Facundo Pellistri has to stay & be given a chance at United. He’s a much better option than Elanga. Brings something different from the right-wing.”
    Another user added: “Get Pellestri more game time! Offers more in 5 minutes than Elanga has in 5 months.”
    After finally making his debut following his arrival in October 2020, Pellistri took to Twitter to celebrate.
    He said: “The day has come! 🤯. Happy to make my official debut! ♥️”
    The winger clearly left an impression on Ten Hag as well, with the Dutchman saying: “I see a future in Facundo Pellistri, it’s very clear that he’s progressing.
    “I was also happy with him in the World Cup. Well done, keep going.”
    He added: “He’s come on and had an effect so that’s the next step. I say well done, better, and keep going.”
    According to Jonas Hen Shrag, Pellistri has already “received formal January loan offers” from both Valencia and Flamengo, but considering his impressive debut he may have earned a spot in the team going forward. More