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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag might not need to replace Cristiano Ronaldo as Rashford and Martial give timely reminder of talents

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      ERIK TEN HAG has challenged Marcus Rashford to plunder 20 league goals a season for Manchester United, saying he should be capable of that target.The United boss had better hope his prediction is spot on – and he might as well add a similar one for Anthony Martial, too, if his team is to clinch a top four finish in 2023.
      Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both shone vs ForestCredit: Getty
      Early signs were certainly promising as the pair were on the mark – with Rashford opening the scoring then setting up the second for his French team-mate inside the opening 22 minutes in a 3-0 win against Forest.
      Because the bottom line is that Ten Hag looks doomed to be a loan ranger in next month’s transfer window, with the Red Devils boss apparently unable to make a permanent signing.
      Getting rid of sulky superstar Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup break was a sound piece of business for Ten Hag but it left him under greater pressure to sign a striker in January.
      But events of the last 24 hours appear to show that plan is on hold.
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      Rising Dutch star Cody Gakpo announced on Boxing Day that he is joining Liverpool, for a bargain £37million that could rise to £50m.
      That news came as a jolt to Ten Hag, who had wanted his countryman next month even if he does not immediately fill the gap left by finally shedding Ronaldo – with the young Flying Dutchman more of a wide player than a number nine.
      It appears that the Glazers’ attempts to sell the club in the new year and a summer of big spending mean there will be no major funds available – with a loan signing apparently now Ten Hag’s only option.
      Even Portuguese wonder kid Joao Felix, available at Atletico Madrid, is out of United’s price range because of the multi-millions the Spanish club want for a loan deal.
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      Instead, United will be shopping in the bargain basement world of veteran strikers, free agents and loans-to-buy.
      Fans still remember – and not always fondly – the likes of Edinson Cavani, Odion Ighalo, Radamel Falcao or, going back further, Henrik Larsson.
      That’s the place Ten Hag is now looking although, at least, Rashford and Martial are heading in the right direction based on the victory over Forest – even if their current tallies of five and three goals in the Prem, respectively, are hardly in Erling Haaland territory.
      Both have a career season best of 17 league goals – amazingly, both in the same 2019-20 campaign.
      And, although it will be a tall order with just 23 games to go, Ten Hag could do with both of them hitting that kind of form over the remainder of this term.
      Erik ten Hag has plenty of faith in Marcus RashfordCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd 3 Nott Forest 0: Erik ten Hag’s rampant Reds straight back into Premier League groove as top four charge resumes

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      CRISTIANO who?Manchester United said goodbye to their legendary Portuguese superstar CR7 and all his baggage during the World Cup.
      Marcus Rashford’s classy finish put Manchester United aheadCredit: Reuters
      The England star swept home from Christian Eriksen’s short cornerCredit: Getty
      Anthony Martial made it 2-0 thanks to some questionable goalkeepingCredit: EPA
      Willy Boly thought he made it 2-1 but was denied by the offside flagCredit: AP
      Fred scored United’s third late onCredit: Reuters
      And taking centre stage in the absence of the 37-year-old has been Marcus Rashford.
      The England ace has returned from his encouraging tournament in Qatar with a goal in each game for his club.  
      Of course bigger tests lie ahead for Erik ten Hag’s men than Burnley and Nottingham Forest.
      But the signs are promising from Rashford – who also created the second goal for his fellow forward Anthony Martial.
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      And his performance was an ideal pick-me-up for any United fans who turned up still smarting over losing out to Liverpool in the race for Dutch international Cody Gakpo.
      His club boss has challenged him to become a 20-goal a season man and his pair over the past week mean he is halfway there.
      ETH had to use a patched up defence for United’s first league game since the win at Fulham more than six weeks ago.
      World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez was only flying back into the country on Tuesday night while Scott McTominay, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire were all ill.
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      So Luke Shaw was drafted in as a makeshift centre back with Casemiro also dropping in to the back four when needed.
      Rafael Varane – who played in the World Cup final nine days ago – had not been back long but answered an SOS call to take his place in the team.
      Yet it was more about what was going on at the other end. 
      Last time United played against Forest was the famous 8-1 win at the City Ground back in 1999.
      And the noisy travelling fans might have feared the worst as their team found themselves two goals down in the opening 22 minutes.
      United had looked in the mood right from the off with full-back Tyrell Malacia finding himself free at the back stick and firing a low shot that was bundled onto the post by Wayne Hennessey.
      The Wales international keeper was pressed into action as regular number one Dean Henderson was ineligible to play against his parent club and might have known he was in for a busy night.
      Yet it was the Forest defence at fault as United did take the lead in the 19th minute as they were caught napping at a corner.
      Rashford burst away from his marker and his run was spotted by Christian Eriksen. The Dane’s precision low cross was thumped home first time by the England forward.
      After scoring three times at the World Cup, he has returned to Old Trafford looking in prime form.
      The second goal was not far behind as Casemiro started a lightning break down the left and Rashford picked out fellow forward Martial.
      Rashford celebrated his 10th goal this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Rashford and Martial made the difference for UnitedCredit: Getty
      His shot was through the legs of Willy Boly but should have been kept out by Hennessey who got both hands to it.
      For a team who have not scored away from home in the Prem since August, it was a disastrous start.  
      They could have hit back as Ryan Yates hit a long range effort which was pushed round the post by De Gea.
      The visitors thought they were back in it just before the break as Renan Lodi’s free-kick was nodded in by Yates.
      A check was for a possible handball was over-ruled but replays showed he had nodded it onto the foot of team-mate Boly who was marginally offside.
      So for an 11th time in 16 league games this season, Forest had failed to score in the first half.
      Jesse Lingard’s return to Old Trafford was not going to plan and it got worse for him soon after the break as he limped off with what looked like a hamstring injury.
      His old mate Rashford was clearly enjoying himself though and his delightful pass was flicked on by Bruno Fernandes but Antony’s shot was pushed away by Hennessey.
      And the England ace came close to a second for himself as he got on the end of Donny van de Beek’s cross and forced another good save out of Hennessey.
      The former Palace keeper turned a cheeky chip from Casemiro over the bar and was almost left red-faced as Bruno Fernandes tried to beat him from near the half way line but was inches too high.
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      Rashford was subbed a few minutes from time to be replaced by Anthony Elanga and was given a richly deserved ovation from the home crowd.
      But there was still time for a third as Casemiro split the visitors defence open with a delicious pass and Fred slotted in from a narrow angle.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are just one point behind the top fourCredit: Getty More

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      Jesse Lingard off injured on Man Utd return but fans lift Forest ace’s gloom as he finally gets Old Trafford send-off

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      JESSE LINGARD’S first return to Old Trafford ended in disappointment as he was forced off early in the second half with a leg injury.The Notingham Forest ace was playing against his former club for the first time since his summer exit.
      Jesse Lingard was withdrawn after 53 minutes through injuryCredit: Getty
      Lingard looked gutted when he went downCredit: EPA
      But the ex-United man was given a warm ovation from the home fansCredit: Getty
      But Lingard lasted just 53 minutes before he came off with what appeared to be an injury to his leg.
      Lingard’s withdrawal came with Nottingham Forest trailing 2-0 thanks to first half goals from pal Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
      His first Old Trafford outing as an away player came just days after he slammed United for their treatment of him.
      The 30-year-old claimed he was sold “false promises” by the Red Devils and said he was never told why he was frozen out.
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      He said: “I don’t know why I wasn’t playing. I don’t know what the problem was, whether it was politics or whatever.
      “I still haven’t got an answer to this day. I didn’t even ask. 
      “I’d rather that someone out of respect for me being there that long told me ‘this is why you’re not playing’, but I never got that.
      He played just 548 minutes across all comps last season and took to social media after he wasn’t given an Old Trafford farewell in their final home game against Brentford in May.
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      But he finally got his send-off when he was replaced.
      He received a warm ovation from all corners of the Theatre of Dreams when he was substituted.
      It was a classy moment for someone who played more than 200 times for his boyhood club and won three major trophies, scoring in two of those finals. More

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      Man Utd alert Premier League as Portuguese Third Division player Betinho is bizarrely listed as their new number 11

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      FANS were left baffled as the Premier League listed a Portuguese Third Division striker as a Manchester United player on their official website.The Red Devils are on the hunt for a forward in January, after axing Cristiano Ronaldo last month.
      Betinho was bizarrely listed as a Man United player
      The forward plies his trade in the Portuguese third tier
      But Portuguese journeyman Betinho probably isn’t who most had in mind.
      Eagle-eyed supporters noticed the 29-year-old’s bizarre inclusion on the Prem website earlier today.
      A screenshot listing the former Sporting Lisbon youngster as United’s No11 quickly did the rounds on social media.
      And even Betinho himself found the funny side, sharing a joke with his Man United compatriots on social media.
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      He wrote to his 3,000 Instagram followers: “Thank you @manchesterunited see you soon.
      “@brunofernandes8 @diogodalot It will be a pleasure to share a locker room with you.”
      He followed his post with a laughter emoji.
      Betinho then followed up by posting a picture of himself photoshopped into a Man United kit.
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      Betinho saw the funny side of the gaffe
      The 29-year-old wrote “see you soon” on Instagram
      He captioned it “The joke is getting serious”, before adding two more laughter emojis.
      Betinho began his career with Sporting, making three league outings for the Portuguese giants.
      During his stint he joined Brentford on loan in the Championship in 2014, but only managed one first team appearance for the Bees.
      After his 13-minute cameo during a 3-0 home defeat to Norwich he was left on the bench for the next six games – before failing to even make the matchday squad for the remainder of the season.
      He subsequently signed for Belenenses, before joining third tier outfit Espinho in 2019, where he currently plays his football.
      According to Athletic reporter Laurie Whitwell, United have alerted the Premier League about the gaffe – blaming a “technical issue” for Betinho’s appearance on their squad list.
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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Spurs in Pickford transfer battle with Everton goalkeeper yet to be given agreed five-year deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Tottenham are all considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to reports.The England stopper agreed a new five-year deal at Goodison Park before the World Cup.
      Jordan Pickford is wanted by Man Utd, Chelsea and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      But the 28-year-old hasn’t yet put pen to paper, which has caught the attention of the Prem trio.
      Pickford has been in impressive form for club and country this season and has just 18 months left on his current terms.
      As a result, the Daily Mail claim Champions League chasing United, Chelsea and Spurs, who are all in the market for a keeper, are hopeful of a deal.
      United have doubts over David de Gea’s future with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
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      Meanwhile, Edouard Mendy is yet to sign fresh terms and has dropped behind Kepa Arrizabalaga in the pecking order, meaning the Blues are still searching for a reliable man between the sticks.
      And Tottenham are eyeing up a long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris.
      That’s because the Frenchman has 18 months to run on his contract.
      Regardless, Frank Lampard is calm about the situation and is confident Pickford will commit his future to the club.
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      Speaking earlier this month, he said: “Jordan feels very happy being at this club.
      “I don’t want to speak for him but that’s the impression I get from him.
      ‘I feel we can match his ambitions. We’re a huge club with a huge history and big ambition and he’s a big part of that.
      “If Jordan feels like that, we can match each other’s ambitions and in terms of getting him to stay longer, I don’t see that as a problem.” More

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      Man Utd ace Anthony Elanga linked with Everton loan transfer with Toffees ‘keen admirers of Swede and Matheus Cunha’

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      EVERTON are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga on loan.The Toffees currently sit 17th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone.
      Everton are interested in signing ElangaCredit: Getty
      Frank Lampard is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January, but transfer funds will likely be limited due to the club’s financial issues.
      According to The Athletic, Everton are expected to look into the loan market over the next few weeks.
      Elanga is one of the club’s top targets with Lampard prioritising a new forward due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s persistent injury issues.
      The 20-year-old is understood to be frustrated with his current role at Old Trafford due to a lack of first team football, so a short-term loan will likely be his preferred move.
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      He has made just 14 appearances so far for the Red Devils this season and he is yet to score.
      Everton have also expressed an interest in signing Matheus Cunha, however the striker recently agreed to join Wolves on loan.
      Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres is another name on the transfer wishlist.
      The Swedish striker is considered a more accessible option for cash-strapped Everton with the January transfer window fast approaching.
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      Watford’s Ismaila Sarr has also been linked with a move to Goodison Park over the past few weeks.
      The winger has scored six goals in 19 appearances for the Hornets so far this season, so he could prove to be a good replacement for Richarlison.
      Everton suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day and Lampard’s side are set to face Manchester City on New Years Eve. More

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      Man Utd lead Enzo Fernandez transfer race as star brings agent to Portugal in case Benfica’s £104m release clause is met

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the race to sign Benfica and Argentina star Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.The midfielder has a £104million release clause and his representatives have supposedly arrived in Portugal ready to negotiate in case a club triggers it.
      Enzo Fernandez stood out for Argentina at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Journalist Gaston Edul reports that the Red Devils are the most likely to make a move for him in January.
      However, they face competition from Liverpool, who are second in the race, as well as Real Madrid in third.
      Fernandez impressed at the World Cup and helped fire La Albiceleste to glory, winning the Young Player of the Tournament in the process.
      Liverpool have been keeping an eye on him for some time but after his heroics in Qatar, Man Utd are now more keen and have jumped ahead of their rivals in the battle to sign him.
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      Benfica do not want to sell and look set to demand the full release clause price.
      They have only just brought him to Lisbon from River Plate in his homeland.
      And the Portuguese side could make a huge profit on him having signed Fernandez for a reported fee of between £10million and £15million.
      However, River Plate will earn 25 per cent of any transfer fee that Benfica pocket.
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      Fernandez has broke his silence on the transfer rumours, he said, via Globo: “I don’t know anything about that. 
      “It’s up to my agent, I don’t want to get involved. 
      “I’m focused on Benfica, in a few days we have an important game [against Braga].” More

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      Man Utd ‘will only LOAN players in January’ despite being desperate for striker after losing Cody Gakpo transfer race

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will only sign players on loan in January, according to reports.That’s despite Erik ten Hag desperately searching for a new striker after losing out to Liverpool for Cody Gakpo.
      Erik ten Hag will only be allowed to sign players on loan next monthCredit: Reuters
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s shock exit has left United light on options in the forward department.
      And Ten Hag was hoping to finally conclude a deal for PSV Eindhoven star Gakpo after missing out on him last summer.
      However, the forward’s fine performances for Holland at the World Cup convinced Liverpool to make a lightning-quick swoop.
      And United have to go back to the drawing board in their bid for a new No9.
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      But the Mail claims Ten Hag will have NO cash available for a permanent transfer.
      The Glazers are finally looking to sell up after years of misery at Old Trafford.
      And as a result, there are no funds for new long-term signings.
      It means Ten Hag will be reduced to scouring the loan market for players.
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      That will greatly limit the amount of stars available, with five other big names on United’s shortlist.
      Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic would certainly command large transfer fees.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona’s Memphis Depay and Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko are out of contract in the summer.
      And although available to sign pre-contract agreements, an immediate move for either would also need United to fork out a sizeable sum.
      One star thought to be on the loan list is Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, who is sure to interest Ten Hag.
      However, it’s reckoned the fee to cover his wages alone resembles that of a transfer fee for most players.
      And Chelsea are also in pole position for the Portugal international as they too eye a new hitman. More