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      Erik ten Hag ‘asks Man Utd to make new efforts to seal Frenkie de Jong transfer’ with boss still wanting Barcelona star

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      ERIK TEN HAG will try to get Manchester United to pursue summer transfer target Frenkie de Jong again in January, according to reports.The Red Devils spent the summer chasing the Dutchman, 25, and even agreed a £72million deal with Barcelona.
      United could return for De Jong in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      However, the player rejected the move and stayed put at the Camp Nou, despite a row with the Catalan club over £17m of unpaid wages.
      But according to Sport, Ten Hag has asked United to go back in for him in the New Year.
      De Jong is viewed as someone who can improve United’s creativity and control within games.
      The Dutch international has started just five games for Xavi’s Barca this term, with one of those coming in the Champions League.
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      Whether Barca’s Champions League status plays a part in a move is yet to be seen.
      Barca are on the verge of dropping into the Europa League for the second season in a row, which will cost the club £18m.
      Chelsea also held an interest in De Jong in the summer.
      And should the midfielder stay put until the end of the season, the West Londoners could return for him.
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      Bayern Munich are also likely to be keen on De Jong.
      He would join a star-studded midfield alongside the likes of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. More

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      ‘My home’ – Watch Man Utd icon Patrice Evra EAT the Old Trafford grass to leave Amazon co-host Thierry Henry in stitches

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Patrice Evra ATE grass on his return to Old Trafford – leaving his fellow Amazon pundits in stitches. The former left-back is providing the analysis alongside Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez.
      Patrice Evra ate grass on his return to Old Trafford

      And before United hosted Tottenham, Evra gave them and host Gabby Logan a good laugh by taking a chunk of grass out of the pitch and proceeding to taste it.
      He said: “This is home, I call it home. It’s a little bit windy but don’t worry guys I’ve asked someone to turn off the AC.
      “And yeah of course, whenever I come here I always do that. Do you know Gabby, I always taste the grass.
      “And yes, it’s a little bit garlicy but it tastes the same. But yeah, this is my home and bon appetit.”
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      Evra, who signed for United in 2006, won five Premier League titles in Manchester and one Champions League trophy.
      But he ended his eight-year affair with the club in 2014, signing for Juventus in Italy.
      Evra, now 41, had stints with Marseille and West Ham before announcing his retirement in 2019.
      The defender has since returned to United as a trainee coach at the club’s academy.
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      United host Spurs while sitting fifth in the Premier League, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.
      They come into the game having drawn 0-0 with Newcastle at the weekend.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, saw a goal disallowed and gives way in United’s line-up to Marcus Rashford, 24.
      Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench against SpursCredit: Getty More

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      Huge Man Utd against Tottenham team news hint ahead of Premier League clash with star ‘spotted wearing club tracksuit’

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has been spotted at Old Trafford in a club tracksuit ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.The Dane, 30, missed Sunday’s 0-0 draw at home with Newcastle through illness.
      Ten Hag could be handed a boost in midfieldCredit: Getty
      Eriksen was spotted arriving at Old Trafford in a club tracksuitCredit: Getty
      And his presence was sorely missed in the middle of the park, according to United legend Gary Neville.
      The ex-Red Devils captain labelled Eriksen a “big player” who “glues the team together”.
      Fifth-place United are back at Old Trafford tonight, but this time they’re facing third place Spurs, who have lost just one league game this season.
      And in a potential boost to Erik ten Hag’s side, Eriksen was spotted entering Old Trafford in a club tracksuit.
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      Manchester Evening News’ Samuel Luckhurst tweeted: “Just gave way to Christian Eriksen entering the Old Trafford car park.
      “Was in a club tracksuit, so hopefully for #mufc’s sake he is playing tonight.”
      Should the summer free transfer be declared fit, he will be in contention to face his former team.
      Eriksen spent seven years at Spurs before sealing a 2020 transfer to Inter Milan.
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      During his time in North London, Eriksen scored 69 and assisted 90 across all competitions.
      He also helped Spurs reached their first ever Champions League final in 2019, which they went on to lose 2-0 to Liverpool. More

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      Seven stars who have played for Man Utd and Tottenham in the Premier League era including Eriksen and Berbatov

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      TOTTENHAM head to Manchester United looking to continue their best-ever start to a Premier League season – but they will be worried about a familiar face.Antonio Conte’s side currently sit third in the table and will be hoping to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to just a point with a victory at United.
      Christian Eriksen is set to face old club Spurs tonightCredit: PA
      Michael Carrick left Tottenham for Old Trafford in 2006 and was a huge successCredit: Getty
      But fifth-placed United, who trail Spurs by seven points, will be hoping Christian Eriksen can produce the goods and help them down his old club.
      The Great Dane, 30, spent seven years in North London and helped them reach the Champions League final before departing for Inter Milan in 2020.
      Following his terrifying cardiac arrest at the European Championship last year, he returned to England with Brentford on a short-term deal before United snapped him up for free in July.
      Now he comes up against his old employers – but he is not the only player to represent both clubs during the Premier League era…
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      MICHAEL CARRICK
      The former England midfielder, who looks set to become Middlesbrough’s new manager, left Spurs after two years for United in 2006.
      And he proved to be among Sir Alex Ferguson’s best signings.
      He won 17 trophies, including the Champions League, during his 11-seasons playing for the Red Devils and went on to become coach after retirement.
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      DIMITAR BERBATOV
      The Bulgarian striker was a huge favourite at both teams, helping Spurs to win the 2008 League Cup in his final season before his big move to United for a then club-record £30.75m.
      He won four trophies at the Red Devils and scored 56 goals in 149 appearances before leaving for Fulham in 2012.
      Dimitar Berbatov was a big favourite at both United and SpursCredit: Getty
      TEDDY SHERINGHAM
      Another forward that was loved by both sets of supporters.
      After five years at Tottenham, he moved to United on a free transfer in 1997 to help fill the void left by Eric Cantona’s retirement.
      He won seven trophies at Old Trafford and infamously scored in the Treble-clinching Champions League victory over Bayern Munich in 1999.
      Two years later he headed back to Spurs for another two-year spell that led to 22 goals in 70 top-flight games.
      Teddy Sheringham tasted Champions League success with the Red DevilsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      FRAIZER CAMPBELL
      Despite the success of all the above names, not everybody enjoyed their times at White Hart Lane and Old Trafford.
      The forward only made two appearances at United after coming through their youth ranks.
      He headed to Spurs on-loan as part of the Berbatov transfer but could only muster three goals in 22 matches before United sold him to Sunderland in 2009.
      Fraizer Campbell struggled to make an impact at both clubsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      LOUIS SAHA
      The former French international is still fondly remembered by the Stretford End but barely made an impact on Spurs supporters.
      He spent four campaigns at United, scoring 42 goals, and won the title twice as well as the Champions League and League Cup.
      Saha joined Spurs from Everton in 2012 but his six-month stint only produced three goals as his injury problems began to mount and led to his release.
      Louis Saha was a fave with the Stretford End but struggled at TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      ZEKI FRYERS
      Perhaps the least known out of the players that have featured for both teams.
      The defender made just two appearances at United following his progression from the academy.
      After a six-month spell in Belgium at Standard Liege, he headed to Spurs in January 2013, but he only played seven times in an 18-month period.  
      Zeki Fryers also struggled to breakthrough at both United and TottenhamCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      ‘Break the bank’ – Teddy Sheringham says Man Utd should go all out to sign Tottenham star Harry Kane

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      MANCHESTER UNITED should splash the cash on trying to sign Harry Kane, according to ex-Red Devils and Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham.The Spurs talisman has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in the past, but so far the Lilywhites have held onto their man.
      Kane has made a superb start to the season for TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      Sheringham has called on Manchester United to sign KaneCredit: Getty
      However, Man Utd are set to search for someone to lead the line for them come the end of the season when Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract expires.
      And Sheringham, who left Spurs to join United in 1997, feels Kane is a player Erik ten Hag should be looking at.
      Speaking to Gambling, he said: “If they’re going to go out and break the bank for someone, go out and get Harry Kane.
      “He’s the type of centre-forward they lack, a proper professional, he leads the line and you’ll always get 100% out of him.
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      “He’s a proper player, so go break the bank for him. I know that’s going to upset the Tottenham fans but we’re talking about Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world.
      “They should be doing this sort of thing instead of spending money on players who only might do the job for you.”
      Kane has been in sensational form for Tottenham so far this season, scoring 10 goals in 14 appearances.
      He has netted nine times in the Premier League, more than any other player aside from Erling Haaland – who has dwarfed everyone with 15 goals in 10 games.
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      And while Sheringham feels United should go after Kane, he is also of the opinion that the England captain is content at Tottenham under Antonio Conte.
      “Harry looks very happy to me,” he added. “He obviously had a wobble at the start of last season when he thought he might be leaving the club, and you could see he was unnerved by all that.
      “He’s in good shape at the moment, has the World Cup coming up, he’s scoring goals, so he’s in fine fettle so I don’t see why he would be thinking about leaving.”
      Kane is just nine goals shy of becoming Spurs’ all-time top scorer – a feat currently held by Jimmy Greaves who hit the back of the net 266 times for the club.
      He is also two goals behind Wayne Rooney’s England scoring record of 53. More

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      Cody Gakpo hints at Man Utd transfer as he regrets failed summer move and reveals he snubbed two Premier League clubs

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      PSV star Cody Gakpo has thrown the door back open to a Manchester United transfer after revealing he held talks with them this summer.The 23-year-old Dutch international was the subject of interest from a number of Premier League clubs late on in the window.
      Cody Gakpo has thrown the door back open to a potential switch to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      United explored the possibility of signing him when a deal for Ajax attacker Antony proved difficult, although they eventually got it over the line.
      Southampton were also keen on the ace and rumours had suggested they agreed a £34million fee with the Dutch club.
      Leeds chief Victor Orta then travelled to Holland to try to negotiate the transfer but Gakpo turned them down after he allegedly refused to board a plane to England to finalise the transfer to Elland Road.
      Now the winger has revealed that he was “close” to a switch to Old Trafford after transfer talks with United boss Erik ten Hag.
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      He told The Times: “I was close to leaving, I spoke to Erik ten Hag a few times at Manchester United.
      “In the end the deal didn’t go through, which was a shame, for me and my development, and because Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world, but also for PSV, because to transfer a player to Manchester United is a good thing for the club.
      “It ended about a week before the end of the transfer window and in that week I had to decide if I would go to Leeds or Southampton.
      “In the end I stayed, but it was a stressful period.”
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      Gakpo has not let his disappointment at failing to sign for United get him down as he has fired 14 goals in 20 appearances so far this term for club and country.
      He looks nailed on to be part of Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands squad at the World Cup next month – and the ace still has eyes on a switch to the Premier League.
      He said: “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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      Middlesbrough confident of appointing Man Utd legend Michael Carrick as new boss before weekend clash with Huddersfield

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      MIDDLESBROUGH are confident of appointing Michael Carrick as manager before the weekend.Carrick has been in advanced talks with the Teessiders all week and is set to replace Chris Wilder.
      Middlesbrough hope to name Michael Carrick as boss by the weekendCredit: PA
      Negotiations stalled last week over the make-up of the ex-Manchester United star’s backroom team, which could include Steve Bruce’s son Alex.
      But those issues have been resolved with the 41-year-old agreeing to take the Riverside reins and land his first manager’s job.
      It is unclear yet whether he will be in the dugout for Saturday’s crunch home clash with fellow Championship bottom three side Huddersfield or watch from the stands.
      Middlesbrough have only won three of their 14 games and travel to Wigan on Wednesday.
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      Leo Percovich, a coach at the club under Aitor Karanka, Jonathan Woodgate, Neil Warnock and then Wilder, was placed in temporary charge following Wilder’s dismissal.
      He guided Boro to a 1-0 win over Birmingham but defeats to Millwall and Blackburn have left them deep in the mire.
      Former England international Carrick won the Premier League five times and the Champions League during his Old Trafford playing career.
      He initially joined United’s coaching staff under Jose Mourinho.
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      He was then part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom team before then getting a brief taste of management himself after the Norwegian was axed in November 2021.
      Newcastle-born Carrick had a three-game stint as caretaker.
      He led United to two wins and then a draw against Chelsea but left after Ralf Rangnick’s arrival. More

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      Man Utd players at World Cup 2022: 21 stars set for Qatar with 10 to stay at home

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO and Harry Maguire hope their troubled domestic seasons don’t dent their World Cup hopes as TWENTY-ONE Manchester United players bid for places in Qatar.All-time great Ronaldo, 37, is still a Portugal fixture, despite first-ever question marks over his hero status at international level.
      Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo and England centre-back Harry Maguire are important players at international level despite problems with Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez, Brazil anchorman Casemiro and France star Raphael Varane are confident of World Cup placesCredit: Reuters
      And centre-back Maguire has been backed all the way by England chief Gareth Southgate despite losing his regular starting spot at Old Trafford.
      Luke Shaw and even Marcus Rashford might also be slightly nervous over their squad places for this winter’s tournament.
      But of United’s five Lions, it’s back-up keeper Dean Henderson and attacker Jadon Sancho who are under most danger of missing out.
      Four Brazilian Red Devils – Alex Telles, Fred, Casemiro, Antony – should all make the cut.
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      But while Tyrell Malacia’s Old Trafford emergence makes him a likely traveller, fellow Dutchman Donny van de Beek appears sure to stay at home as his United nightmare continues.
      Here’s our breakdown of the probables, possibles and extreme long-shots of United players targeting the 2022 World Cup – with at least 10 men set to stay at home.
      ENGLAND
      Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are relying on Gareth Southgate’s loyalty to make the squad.
      Marcus Rashford is strongly backed for a recall after returning to both form and fitness.
      But Dean Henderson might be England’s stay-at-home, standby keeper – behind Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsey and Nick Pope.
      And Jadon Sancho is tipped by many to miss out after his in-and-out season at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag.
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      PORTUGAL
      Record scorer Cristiano Ronaldo and goal-getting midfielder Bruno Fernandes are certs.
      And right-back Diogo Dalot is likely to go amid his best campaign at Old Trafford so far.
      BRAZIL
      Midfielders Fred and Casemiro should remain in the Brazil squad this winter.
      Fringe left-back Alex Telles could squeeze onto the plane.
      And over the past few months ex-Ajax attacker Antony has played his way into a probable World Cup place/
      FRANCE
      Raphael Varane appears sure to be one of the French squad’s awesome array of centre-backs.
      But frontman Anthony Martial’s dodgy fitness record means he’s an uncertain traveller.
      ARGENTINA
      Having overcome a testing start to his Old Trafford career, former Ajax central defender Lisandro Martinez is strongly fancied to make this winter’s tournament.
      SPAIN
      Incredibly, United’s long-time No1 David de Gea is expected to remain Spain’s FOURTH-CHOICE stopper – and miss the World Cup.
      International boss Luis Enrique prefers ball-playing keepers – and has stuck with Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez and David Raya.
      HOLLAND
      Tyrell Malacia’s breakthrough campaign at left-back should earn him a place in Qatar.
      But midfielder Donny van de Beek will surely sit out the tournament after scarcely playing for Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag.
      Donny van de Beek is unlikely to make the World Cup but Tyrell Malacia shouldCredit: Reuters
      DENMARK
      Impressing in his first season at Old Trafford, midfield stylist Christian Eriksen is poised for an astonishing comeback on the biggest international stage, two years after a near-fatal heart attack at Euro 2022.
      TUNISIA
      France-born playmaker Hannibal Mejbri, 19, is already a key man for the Tunisians.
      And his loan spell with Birmingham has bolstered his match sharpness, ensuring his place in the national squad this winter.
      URUGUAY
      Winger Facundo Pellistri, 20, should travel to Qatar, despite failing to earn game-time for United.
      STAYING AT HOME
      A host of talented Old Trafford fringe players will miss out.
      Uncapped English full-backs Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Brandon Williams seem set to stay at home, along with centre-backs Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones.
      Also not going are keepers Martin Dubravka and Tom Heaton, plus Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay and Swedish starlet Anthony Elanga. More