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      Man Utd continue their upstairs overhaul with director of football operations Alan Dawson set to leave

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to continue their overhaul off the pitch with the expected departure of their director of football operations.Despite Sunday’s 3-1 setback at Aston Villa, supporters have been encouraged by the progress made under new boss Erik ten Hag on the field.
      Alan Dawson is reportedly set to leave Man UtdCredit: LinkedIn
      However, a number of changes have already been made upstairs at Old Trafford over the past year.
      Director of football negotiations Matt Judge and chief strategy officer Hemen Tseayo have already departed the club.
      That came after Richard Arnold was appointed chief executive back in January.
      The changes also led to more responsibility being placed on John Murtough’s role as football director.
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      Andy O’Boyle arrived as deputy football director, Polly Bancroft became head of women’s football and Dominic Jordan was handed the job of being United’s new director of data science.
      Now the reshuffle will allegedly continue, according to The Athletic.
      They report that director of football operations, Alan Dawson, will soon make his “expected departure” from the Theatre of Dreams.
      He has occupied his current role since September 2017 but will initially “stay on to work on an unspecified special project”. 
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      Sources are said to believe that they are expecting his “exit in due course” – although no confirmation has yet been announced.
      The report also added that the Premier League club declined to comment.
      Dawson initially joined United in the Ed Woodward era a decade ago after 17 years with the Royal Air Force.
      It is believed that his responsibilities were on logistics and infrastructure, having a big input in travel, training ground operations and security. More

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      Watch amazing new footage of Emiliano Martinez secretly showing Aston Villa stars where to stand before goal vs Man Utd

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      ASTON VILLA fans have praised goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his input leading to the club’s second goal against Manchester United.Unai Emery’s got off to a perfect start in his new role at the helm of the west Midlands club with a 3-1 win over the Red Devils.
      Emiliano Martinez helped direct Aston Villa player to block David De Gea’s eye lineCredit: AFP

      After Leon Bailey’s 7th-minute opener, Lucas Digne doubled the lead four minutes later with a sublime freekick into the top corner.
      However, he had a helping hand from his goalkeeper who could be seen positioning Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa into his counterpart David De Gea’s eye line.
      The Argentine’s commands left the United stopper unsighted and unable to get close to Digne’s effort.
      A fan captured the moment on video and the clip has been met with joy from Villa fans.
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      One said: “Absolutely class from Martinez!!! You just love to see it. That and Man U getting a hammering.”
      Another said: “Look at Martinez directing the Villa players to block De Gea’s view, class!!”
      A third tweeted: “I wondered what he was up to from my view at the top of the Holte. Absolutely love Emi! Such a character & a superb goalkeeper…must keep that armband!!”.
      A fourth said: “Martinez deserves an assist for that!.”
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      The goal set Villa up for the win as Jacob Ramsey’s own goal before halftime had given the visitors a sniff of getting back on terms.
      But four minutes into the second half, Ramsey found the right goal and sealed all three points for Villa and Emery.
      Up next for Villa is another game against United, but this time at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup tie on More

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      ‘I would love to come back’ – Former Man Utd wonderkid reveals dream to return ‘home’ to Old Trafford

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      A FORMER Manchester United youngster has declared he “would love to come back” to Old Trafford.The now-Lille man left the Red Devils back in 2020.
      A former Manchester United wonderkid has revealed his desire to rejoin the clubCredit: Getty
      That was after first joining United’s academy aged six-years-old.
      He was given his senior debut at just 16 by former manager Jose Mourinho.
      The playmaker made 10 appearances for the Red Devils before deciding a switch to France was best for his development.
      After being tipped for a big future at Old Trafford, he left on a free transfer after failing to nail down a regular starting spot.

      Now though he has admitted that can see himself returning “home” to United one day.
      The former prodigy being… ex-star Angel Gomes.
      Gomes was sent out on loan to Portuguese side Boavista immediately after joining Lille in 2020, but he has impressed this season back at the French club.
      Despite his recent success, Gomes has admitted that he dreams of an emotional return to Old Trafford.
      Angel Gomes is now impressing at LilleCredit: Getty
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      Speaking on his decision to leave, he told L’Equipe: “It was a very difficult decision. In my heart, I wanted to leave, in my head I was thinking of staying.
      “But I had to follow my heart. I felt that I needed to take another step in my career.
      “I felt that, had I stayed, there wouldn’t be a lot of opportunities for me. Luis Campos and Lille spoke about their project and I believed in it even more.
      “That’s what convinced me to move – the faith Lille had in me.”
      But Gomes is enticed by the prospect of running out at Old Trafford again.
      He continued: “Do I imagine myself coming back one day? Obviously, it’s home.
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      “I would love to come back. But you never know in football. I just have to keep my feet on the ground, and keep playing, making the most of it.
      “I can’t predict what will happen in the future.”
      Gomes left Manchester United in 2020 in order to become a first team regularCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Man Utd warned against Cody Gakpo transfer in January as PSV chief opens up on failed talks with Ten Hag’s side

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      PSV EINDHOVEN have revealed that numerous clubs, including Manchester United and Leeds, failed to match Cody Gakpo’s transfer valuation in summer.Gakpo, 23, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford for months.
      Cody Gakpo has been linked with a link to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils explored the possibility of signing him as an alternative to top target Antony when a deal appeared unlikely.
      But they eventually signed the winger for a huge £85.5million fee ahead of deadline day.
      As a result, United’s interest in Gakpo cooled, but Erik ten Hag is now claimed to be considering a swoop ahead of the January window.
      A number of other clubs including Leeds, Southampton, West Ham, Everton and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in the Dutchman.
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      However, PSV director of football Marcel Brands is confident that Gakpo will remain in Eindhoven.
      When speaking to ESPN about the interest surrounding the winger, he said: “There was much written that Leeds wanted to pay £43m.
      “But there was a bid of £30m plus £11m in bonuses, £6m of which if Leeds made it to the Champions League. And they wanted to pay the amount spread out until 2028.
      “No PSV member has doubted that for a second. The supervisory board also agreed on this.”
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      Brands also revealed that PSV held discussions with Man Utd over a deal for Gakpo before the summer window closed, but the Red Devils refused to pay the asking price of £44m plus bonuses.
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      United’s initial hesitance surrounding the deal could potentially make any future negotiations difficult as the Eredivisie giants are expected to increase the asking price given the winger’s impressive form.
      Gakpo has scored 13 goals and assisted 16 in 22 appearances so far this season.
      Despite missing out on a big-money move to the Premier League over the summer, he is still open to a transfer in the near future.
      He told The Times: “I always said if I stay here, it’s my childhood club. It’s not a punishment.
      “I like being here, I want to win trophies here and do my best for the club.
      “But if I got the chance to go to the Premier League or something, of course I would have to consider that option. At that time it was hectic for me but I recovered pretty quickly.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Tyrone Mings WRESTLE each other in ‘WWE match’ sparking mass melee in Man Utd’s clash at Villa

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Cristiano Ronaldo got caught in a ‘wrestling match’ with Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings at Villa Park this afternoon, sparking a huge melee.The Portugal skipper, 37, came to blows with Mings while United were on the attack.
      Ronaldo and Mings came to blows during the second halfCredit: Reuters
      The Portugal star dragged Mings to the groundCredit: Reuters
      A number of Man Utd and Aston Villa stars intervenedCredit: Reuters
      He attempted to hold off the England defender in a bid to create some space, but the pair became tangled in the process.
      Ronaldo eventually wrestled Mings to the ground, sparking outrage from the Villa players who were quick to swarm him.
      Following a VAR check for violent conduct, both players were shown a yellow card by referee Anthony Taylor.
      Fans took to Twitter to react, with one person writing: “Mings got dropped so bad.”
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      Another added: “Mings making sure Ronaldo knows no means no, as usual he didn’t take well to that news.”
      A third said: “Ronaldo should try his chance in wrestling after he retires!”
      While a fourth joked: “Ronaldo can come out of Mings’ pocket now if he wants.”
      Ronaldo was named United captain for the first time under Erik ten Hag before the game.
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      Ten Hag revealed that he handed him the armband because he is a natural leader.
      The Dutchman told Sky Sports: “Nothing changed, when you are captain and leader you have to set an example and that is what I expect from him.

      “He is an important part of the squad, we are happy with him and now he has to take even more of the leader role.”
      Aston Villa went on to win the game 3-1 thanks to goals from Leon Bailey, Lucas Digne and Jacob Ramsey. More

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      Man Utd will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka join Crystal Palace in loan transfer after playing just FOUR MINUTES for Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka go ‘home’ to Crystal Palace if the clubs can agree a loan deal.Wan-Bissaka is well out of favour under Erik ten Hag — playing just four minutes for the first team as a substitute back in August and only getting a brief look at the bench in recent weeks.
      Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka could move back to Selhurst ParkCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag has only given Wan-Bissaka a handful of minutes of playing timeCredit: EPA
      Palace boss Patrick Vieira would take their former defender back but a loan move is the only way he can afford him — and that will take some negotiating.
      Wan-Bissaka, 24, needs a fresh start after his Old Trafford move turned into a nightmare.
      United paid £45million for the right-back in the summer of 2019.
      But their chances of getting decent money from selling are limited because of his fall from grace and the fact he has less than two years left on a five-year deal.
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      Palace may have to pick up all of Wan-Bissaka’s £80,000-a-week wages making it an expensive deal even without having to pay a transfer fee.
      Wan-Bissaka will also want his long-term future sorted, adding a further complication to negotiating a return to Selhurst Park.
      Meanwhile, Vieira is planning to let teenager Malcolm Ebiowei go out on loan to give him game time.
      The exciting wideman joined from Derby last summer and figures regularly on the bench for Palace.
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      Yet Ebiowei, 19, has made just three first-team appearances and a move, probably to the Championship, would help his progress.
      Ebiowei scored and starred for Palace Under-23s against Arsenal last week but needs games at a good level to stay sharp. More

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      Erik ten Hag praises Cristiano Ronaldo for his DEFENDING… as wantaway Man Utd icon’s goalscoring woes go on

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was singled out for special praise by Erik ten Hag — for his defensive work.Ten Hag’s Manchester United team travel to Aston Villa on Sunday with the Dutchman delighted that Ronaldo is now leading his pressing game.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to hit the back of the net so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      But Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has praised Ronaldo for his defensive work rateCredit: EPA
      The Red Devils have only conceded once in their last seven games — a penalty in the 1–1 draw with Chelsea.
      Ronaldo missed that Stamford Bridge clash after Ten Hag axed him for refusing to go on as a sub in the 2–0 win over Tottenham and then walking down the tunnel five minutes before the final whistle.
      But CR7 is back in Ten Hag’s good books after he hailed the forward for his tracking back.
      Ten Hag said: “We defend with 11, starting with Cristiano up front.
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      “So we are hard to beat as a team. That’s a compliment but it’s also that process we have to keep going.
      “That makes it hard to beat us because everyone is convinced of that plan, everyone is disciplined in that plan.
      “When we play with the desire and passion, we are hard to beat and that makes us, in this moment, successful.”
      Desire and passion were not the first words former Ajax boss Ten Hag would have used to describe superstar Ronaldo – who went into a super sulk.
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      Ronaldo, 37, was already on a warning from Ten Hag having left Old Trafford at half-time after being replaced in a pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano.
      Ronaldo’s act of contrition was accepted, so he started in the 3–0 Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol — scoring the 701st club goal of his career.
      And he has been there at kick–off ever since, against West Ham and Real Sociedad and, again, NO goals have been conceded.
      Ronaldo will be up front again at Villa Park on Sunday.
      However, his Portuguese team-mate Bruno Fernandes will be missing, suspended after picking up five bookings.
      Ten Hag has always been adamant that no player — not even a scoring phenomenon like Ronaldo — is irreplaceable.
      But fiery playmaker Fernandes has figured in every game under the new Red Devils boss and he admitted: “Yeah, until now, Bruno is so important for us.
      “In every match, he plays really good — as a No 10, he’s playing really good games and we have to replace him.
      “That’s the squad. You need a squad, it’s not about 11 players.
      “You need a squad to win in a season and now we have to replace him and we will do.”
      As United fans start believing a Champions League place can be achieved this season, against all expectations, they have voted new-boys Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez first and second in the club’s player of the month awards.
      Yet Ten Hag underscores the new togetherness among his players as a major factor in how the midfielder and defender have settled down.
      He explained: “The signings thank the squad.
      “They are the right players with the right players who were already there. And together, they are forming a team and the team spirit is good — it’s high.
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      “So we need to keep that going, keep constructing that, keep building that, and bring even more passion and desire in because we want to win something.”
       MANCHESTER UNITED (likely): De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Eriksen, Antony, Ronaldo, Rashford. More

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      Man Utd ‘target Benjamin Sesko and Dusan Vlahovic transfers as they prepare for life without Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly identified two strikers as they prepare for life without Cristiano Ronaldo.Erik ten Hag has started Ronaldo in United’s last three games but he looks set to move on, possibly in January.
      Benjamin Sesko is reportedly on Manchester United’s radarCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are also monitoring Dusan Vlahovic’s situationCredit: Reuters
      United are preparing for life without RonaldoCredit: Alamy
      The Red Devils boss tried to sign a striker over the summer but was met with protests after targeting former West Ham star Marko Arnautovic.
      Now United are on the lookout for another Austrian front-man, Benjamin Sesko, according to The Telegraph.
      The club have been monitoring the 19-year-old striker since he broke into RB Salzburg’s first team last season.
      But United could have difficulty trying to sign the youngster as he has a pre-contract agreement with Red Bull group and is set to join RB Leipzig.
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      He could also cost up to £40millon – a big fee for a forward who has scored just six goals in 23 games this season.
      But United are believed to be keen on signing a striker with a lot of potential and Juventus attacker Dusan Vlahovic has also caught the eye.
      Vlahovic signed for the Italian side only last January but United are reportedly monitoring his situation with Max Allegri’s side struggling in Serie A and out of the Champions League.
      The Serbia international is also likely to command a significant fee after Juventus splashed out £62m on him amid interest from Arsenal.
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      Any new arrival will need to buy into Ten Hag’s project and his philosophy of togetherness – much like Ronaldo.
      The Dutchman has praised Ronaldo since he returned to the side after he was dropped against Chelsea but there is still talk of the Portuguese leaving.
      Napoli are said to be interested in a January move with the striker also open to the switch to the Serie A leaders.
      But there is dwindling interest in the superstar and he could remain at Old Trafford if Ten Hag is unable to find a replacement. More