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      Man Utd want Norwich’s Max Aarons in shock January transfer swoop to rival Diogo Dalot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are weighing up a January move for Norwich’s Max Aarons.Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag is keen to bring in another right-back to rival Diogo Dalot with Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Old Trafford future in doubt.
      Max Aarons is wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Diogo Dalot has become United’s first choice right-back under Erik ten HagCredit: AFP
      United have been long-term admirers of Aarons and were one of eight clubs who scouted the 22-year-old at England Under-21s victory over Germany at Bramall Lane in September.
      Aarons, valued at £10million by Norwich, is one option in the frame with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong also understood to be under consideration.
      Ten Hag hailed first-choice Dalot’s improvement after the Portugal right-back produced an impressive display in the 1-0 Premier League victory over West Ham on Sunday.
      But the Dutchman also sent a clear message that he wants to bolster the competition in his squad with out-of-favour Wan-Bissaka playing just four minutes for United in all competitions this season.
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      Ten Hag said: “We need two good full-backs [on the left and the right] because we have a lot of games to come.”
      Highly-rated Aarons has made 19 appearances for fifth-placed Championship outfit Norwich this season.
      The Canaries rejected a loan bid with an option to buy from Borussia Monchengladbach for Aarons in August with ex-Norwich boss Daniel Farke keen to be reunited with him in Germany.
      The Carrow Road club also snubbed loan offers from Serie A duo Atalanta and Monza.
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      Everton, Wolfsburg and Marseille all enquired about him in the summer before – he has less than two years left on his contract.
      In the past, Euro giants Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Roma have all monitored his progress. More

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      Diogo Dalot reveals he used first Man Utd paycheck to buy new minibus for his boyhood club in touching gesture

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      MANCHESTER UNITED right-back Diogo Dalot used his first Red Devils payday to buy a new minibus for his childhood team.The 23-year-old is seeing consistent game time at Old Trafford under new boss Erik ten Hag.
      Dalot bought his childhood club a minibus with his first United paycheckCredit: Getty
      Dalot has turned out 15 times for United this season across all competitions, starting in every single appearance.
      He moved to Old Trafford from Porto for £19million in 2018, despite having made just eight senior appearances for the Portuguese side.
      Before joining Porto’s academy at the age of nine, he played for a club in Braga called Fintas.
      Dalot holds Fintas near and dear to his heart. So much so he bought his childhood club a minibus.
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      Speaking to The Times, the right-back recalled his dad inviting the club’s two presidents over to his house, where he presented them with the gift which came out of his first United paycheck.
      He said: “I bought it for them when I gained my first salary from United.
      “I wanted to give something back to Fintas, because legally they wouldn’t receive anything for my transfer from Porto. 
      “I knew a van would help them a lot, because they have to pick up kids from the houses and sometimes the parents had to drive them. 
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      “I remember my father was driving me to training every single time, sometimes picking up other kids because their parents could not — so I think the van was the right choice.”
      Despite being a busy football superstar, Dalot still makes time to go and visit his former team when in Braga.
      Coach Luis Travessa Martins said in 2019: “Whenever he comes to Braga, he comes to visit us, he watches the games and takes time to talk to the young players.
      “He is an inspiration to our players.” More

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      Diogo Dalot refuses to rule out Man Utd transfer exit but admits he ‘loves’ playing for Red Devils

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      BARCELONA target Diogo Dalot won’t rule out quitting Manchester United in the summer.The right-back was outstanding in Sunday’s 1-0 home win over West Ham and insists he “loves” playing for the Red Devils.
      Diogo Dalot and keeper David de Gea share victory joy after Man Utd beat West Ham 1-0 but the right-back’s future is uncertainCredit: Getty
      But the Portugal star, 23 says he’s not ready to talk about a new Old Trafford contract beyond next June.
      United have the option to extend his deal for another year.
      But the former Porto hero told Sky Sports: “I don’t think it’s the time to think about my contract situation. 
      “We’re in the process to improve our game as team. 
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      “I love to play for Man United as I always try to show.
      “I’m happy – this is the most important thing”.
      Barca, Juventus, AC Milan and Roma are thought to be among the clubs monitoring Dalot’s situation.
      But he’s enjoying by far his best season yet at Old Trafford.
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      Apart from starting all 17 games, Dalot has left Aaron Wan-Bissaka completely cast out in what has been a problem position for United in recent years.
      He’s also looking more solid defensively, as shown when United held off late West Ham pressure for a tight victory at the weekend. More

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      Man Utd verdict: Red Devils grind out tense win vs West Ham but wastefulness in front of goal could dent top-four charge

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S wastefulness in front of goal could dent their top-four charge with more ruthless teams making them pay.The Red Devils managed to grind out a 1-0 win against the Hammers, but it was a game littered with misplaced passes and very little shots on target.
      United’s wastefulness could cost them ground in the top-four raceCredit: EPA
      Marcus Rashford scored the winner, rising high at the back post to meet Christian Eriksen’s inch-perfect cross.
      The win lifts United above top-four rivals Chelsea and one point behind fourth-place Newcastle.
      Three points is all well and good but they didn’t make it easy on themselves.
      They played a toothless West Ham side, who can’t seem to penetrate the 18-yard box to save their lives.
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      And United out-shot their opponents, but mustered just three shots on target from 16, with numerous shots fizzing wide of the target.
      Wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo had a golden opportunity to put the game to bed in the second half, but slashed his shot wide of Alphonse Areola’s right post and high into the Stretford End.
      The Hammers’ anonymous performance in front of goal should come as no surprise to anyone, with David Moyes’ team taking just four from an available 72 before their trip to Old Trafford.
      But better, more ambitious sides will have no trouble making United sweat, taking a point or all three.
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      Sloppy passing at times in the game also presented the opposition with the chance to get at United – but Moyes’ men passed on the opportunity.
      United now won’t play a league home game until after the winter World Cup.
      But they have favourable Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa and Fulham where they can put it right and meet Erik ten Hag’s expectations of controlling games. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo loses his crown as Man Utd’s king of the gym with Casemiro lifting bigger weights ‘with his eyes shut

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      CASEMIRO has dethroned Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United’s “King of the Gym”.Both icons have been getting more bench practice than they hoped this season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo sticks to a careful fitness regime, including gym work, but his legendary abilities at leg-press have been usurpedCredit: Getty
      Man Utd’s Brazil midfielder Casemiro has proved a surprise package in the gym as he’s been labelled as ‘strong as an ox’Credit: Getty
      But they played the whole of Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League win at home to West Ham – showing their strict regime is worth the weight.
      It’s claimed Casemiro can leg-press 300kg “with his eyes shut” whereas Ron is known to push 30 reps of 250kg.
      Brazil midfield hardman Casemiro, 30, and Portugal all-time great Ronaldo, 37, are weeks away from possibly their last World Cup.
      And whatever happens on the pitch, it’s certain they’ll go to Qatar honed and toned to perfection.
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      But Ron reportedly needs to “up his game” as Casemiro’s power has wowed United team-mates since his summer arrival from Real Madrid.
      That’s despite five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo being more muscle-bound and an inch taller than the £60million anchorman.
      A source told the Daily Star: “Ronny takes a lot of pride in his fitness and how muscular his legs are.
      “Few get consistently near the amount and weight he can load up. 
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      “He’s not one for bench pressing – Ronny is a legs man.
      “But it seems he may have met his match with Casemiro.
      “He’s not the biggest guy in the world but he’s as strong as an ox and can push 300kg with his eyes shut.”
      Old Trafford stars Ronaldo and Casemiro can leg-press 550kg between themCredit: Reuters More

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      Fans all say same thing as West Ham wear ‘vile’ orange ‘Kinder chocolate’ kit for Man Utd clash at Old Trafford

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      WEST HAM have come under fire on social media due to their “vile” orange kit against Manchester United.The Hammers take on United at Old Trafford in the Premier League and David Moyes’ men are donning their third kit.
      West Ham’s third kit has been bashed online by fans, who were not impressedCredit: Rex
      West Ham compete against Manchester United in a white and orange shirtCredit: AFP
      The East Londoners are competing with a half-white and half-orange shirt, an appearance that hasn’t gone down well with the fans as they took to social media to voice their disapproval.
      Some even think West Ham’s shirt looks like the Kinder chocolate design.
      One fan tweeted: “West Ham’s kit, sponsored by Kinder.”
      Another posted: “That West Ham kit is vile.”
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      A third wrote: “Is West Ham United going for the “Most Bland Kit” award this season?”
      This fan said: “As a West Ham supporter, what on earth is the orange and white away kit all about.”
      Another one tweeted: “That West Ham kit is bloody horrendous.”
      United manager Erik ten Hag has started Cristiano Ronaldo against West Ham.
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      This comes after a dramatic few weeks that saw Ronaldo getting omitted from Ten Hag’s squad after he refused to come on against Tottenham and then walked out of Old Trafford altogether.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was removed from the Dutchman’s squad for the game against Chelsea but was reinstated soon after in the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol. More

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      Antony OUT of Man Utd squad as Harry Maguire starts first game since August and Cristiano Ronaldo leads line vs West Ham

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      ANTONY will miss Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham.The £85million summer signing was subbed in the Red Devils’ midweek Europa League triumph over Sheriff.
      Antony is out of Manchester United’s match with West HamCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo have returned to the starting XI for the visit of West HamCredit: GETTY
      Maguire hasn’t started for United since United’s horror shows against Brighton and BrentfordCredit: Getty
      But an injury has forced the Brazilian out of the visit of the Hammers.
      Some United fans thought Antony’s showboating in the win over Sheriff cost him a place in the starting XI.
      But manager Erik ten Hag rubbished that notion, saying: “No [it has nothing to do with that.
      “He’s injured and I hope it’s not too bad. I think it’s too bad.
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      “[And] in a couple of days, he will be back.”
      Red Devils skipper Harry Maguire is set to return to the starting XI following a prolonged absence.
      The England international hasn’t started since being dropped after the Red Devils’ horror shows against Brighton and Brentford.
      But Ten Hag has opted to hand the club captain a starting berth for their clash with David Moyes’ troops.
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      Maguire isn’t the only player returning to the starting XI.
      Club legend Cristiano Ronaldo has also been selected to start this evening’s match at Old Trafford. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo wanted by old club Sporting Lisbon in sensational January transfer that will see Man Utd pay his wage

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      SPORTING LISBON are prepared to offer Cristiano Ronaldo a Manchester United escape route, according to reports.The Lions expressed an interest in signing the wantaway superstar during the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils refused to sell him.
      Ronaldo (R) kicked off his career with SportingCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner could return to Sporting in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Sporting were also concerned about Ronaldo’s wage demands, which proved to be another reason for why the move failed to materialise.
      However, the Portuguese giants are now preparing a new offer to put to the Red Devils in January.
      According to The Mirror, in order to combat the issue of Ronaldo’s high wages, Sporting will offer a compromise.
      The Lions will request that Man Utd hand the five-time Ballon d’Or winner a pay-off on a chunk of the £500,000-a-week wages he secured when he returned to Manchester in 2021.
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      The pay-off will enable Sporting to provide the bulk of Ronaldo’s wages.
      United boss Erik ten Hag will have the final say in whether or not the Portugal skipper leaves.
      But, the Dutchman has been far from impressed with him recently.
      The pair came to blows last week after Ronaldo refused to come off the bench to play against Tottenham.
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      Instead he stormed down the tunnel and left Old Trafford before full-time.
      Ronaldo has been condemned to the substitutes bench for much of the season so far, so he is eager to find an escape route.
      And Sporting Lisbon could be the perfect destination.
      The forward joined the Lions at the age of 16 and spent six years with the club before moving to Man Utd in 2003.
      Ronaldo’s mum, Dolores Aveiro, has already predicted that her son will return to the club one day.
      She also believes that he will one day line up alongside his son, Cristiano Jr.
      When speaking to a Portuguese magazine, Dolores said: “Cristiano has to come back here. If it was up to me he’d be back already.
      “I already told him: ‘Son, before I die I want to see you playing for Sporting again’. 
      “It didn’t happen this year but perhaps it will next year.
      “But if it’s not him it will be Cristianinho. At his age he plays better than his father.
      “When he was 12 Cristiano didn’t have a trainer but today he’s his son’s teacher.”
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      Ronaldo fuelled rumours of a return to Sporting this week when it was reported that he had spent £18million on Portugal’s most expensive house.
      The property is located just a 40 minute drive from the Portuguese capital. More