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      Man Utd joined by Juventus in Antoine Griezmann transfer chase as move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid stalls

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been joined in their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann by Juventus, according to reports. Griezmann, 31, is free to leave Barcelona after flopping at the club and is currently on loan at rivals Atletico Madrid.
      Antoine Griezmann is wanted by Man United and Juventus if Atletico do not sign him permanentlyCredit: Rex
      Griezmann captained France in their 2-0 loss to DenmarkCredit: AFP
      There is an clause in his loan deal which could see him sign permanently for Atletico for a cut-price fee of £35million, although recent reports suggest it could be as low as £22m.
      However, the clause inserted into the deal means the full transfer is only triggered if the Frenchman plays a certain amount of games.
      And to avoid triggering the buy option Atletico have only played Griezmann for less than 30 minutes per match – which is under the threshold to be counted as a game in the terms.
      If Atletico continue to do this, he won’t automatically become their player, which would allow interested parties such as United and Juventus to sign him.
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      Barcelona have threatened legal action against Atletico regarding their seeming exploitation of this loophole, and unless a deal is hashed out before January to sort it Griezmann may be recalled.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are keeping an eye on the situation and are alert to any changes ahead of a potential transfer.
      Massimiliano Allegri’s side have struggled in Serie A this season and are way off the pace of getting close to winning a Scudetto.
      Consequently, they are already looking at reinforcements in January and next summer.
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      The likes of Marco Asensio and Christian Pulisic are among their targets who are at a reduced price, with Griezmann the latest addition to the list.
      Man Utd’s interest dates back to the summer, but the 2018 World Cup winner was not entertaining moves away from Madrid and snubbed a potential move.
      However, the current situation is leaving all parties frustrated and could end with United making an approach in January. More

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      Eric Cantona reveals Man Utd rejected his offer to become President of Football and wants fans to own club

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      ERIC CANTONA offered to be Manchester United’s President of Football – but his former club turned him down.The iconic Frenchman, 56, had a five-year spell at United in the 90s.
      Cantona offered Man Utd to be their Director of FootballCredit: Reuters
      The Frenchman made the offer due to United’s little success on the pitch – but he was turned awayCredit: Getty
      He scored 81 and assisted 62 in 181 games, while winning four Premier Leagues and two FA Cups.
      But Cantona prematurely retired aged 30 in 1997.
      In the 25 years he has spent out of football, Cantona has focussed on acting.
      He was, however, willing to make a return to Man Utd to help the club achieve on the pitch.
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      Cantona says the club was excelling commercially, with former executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward being “great at marketing”, but struggling to win silverware consistently post-Sir Alex Ferguson.
      The ex-forward offered to be Man Utd’s President of Football, to work alongside the Chairman and President of Marketing.
      But his offer was turned down.
      He revealed to The Athletic: “Last year, I proposed to the club to change their way.
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      “Ed Woodward is great at marketing but not great at football. United should have a chairman and then they should have a president of marketing and then a president of football, who is in charge of all the decisions in football.
      “So I proposed to them that I should be president of football.”
      He continued: “I met him a few times. But they did not accept it!
      “I still think me or somebody else, they should have somebody for football.
      “It should be somebody from the club, who knows football and the club.”
      United now have a Football Director in John Murtough, but that is not sufficient for Cantona.
      Responding to the Interviewer who pointed this out, he said: “Yes, but it is not a president of football.”
      Cantona says a good President of Football and Marketing could treble United’s revenue.
      He said: “Since Ferguson retired in 2013, the club doubled their revenue but didn’t win anything (United have won the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup since Ferguson but not a title or Champions League).
      Cantona says it’s ‘maybe’ time for the Glazers to sell – but hailed ex-executive vice-chairman Woodward (right) for his marketing skillsCredit: PA
      “So imagine if you succeed in football and also have great people in marketing, then instead of doubling the revenue, then you would treble it.
      “But they do not understand that. The club spends a lot of money. But you have to spend it well.”
      Cantona is also in favour of “real fans” owning football clubs, and with the Glazers under pressure at United, he has an idea.
      His former team-mate Gary Neville is a fierce critic of the current ownership, and so Cantona was asked if he feels it’s time for the Glazer’s to go.
      He said: “Yes, maybe. I thought about something also. 
      “This club has on social media hundreds of thousands of fans.
      “If they create an application today saying that 50 per cent of the club can be sold, then why should you have one person or two people who invest £500million?
      “Instead, you can have hundreds of millions of people who spend 10 euros, 20 euros, 100 euros, 1,000 euros, and 50 per cent of the club is owned by the real fans of Manchester United.
      “With social media now, you would do that like this.”
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      He concluded: “But they did not want me to be the president of the club! They did not want me!
      “And the fans have to know that I went and travelled to Manchester to give them the opportunity to succeed in the next decades. And they did not want it.” More

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      Man Utd transfer target Jurrien Timber better than Virgil van Dijk at same age, claims Liverpool defender

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      LIVERPOOL star Virgil van Dijk has admitted that Manchester United target Jurrien Timber is better than he was at his age.Van Dijk, 31, and Timber, 21, currently play together for the Netherlands national team during the international break.
      Ajax star Jurrien Timber has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk admits Jurrien Timber is better than he was at his age
      The Ajax ace has stood out thanks to some impressive performances for club and country as he can play at centre-back and right-back.
      And the Liverpool star admits he “wasn’t nearly as far along” as his fellow Dutchman is now when he was 21 years old.
      Van Dijk said: “I wasn’t nearly as far along as he is now [at the same age].
      “I have nothing but praise for him. He is a great player and a true professional.
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      “He has so much potential. Hopefully he can develop further. Then it will be all right, I think.”
      Timber attracted intense interested from United during the past summer transfer window.
      In fact, the Netherlands international became United’s priority defensive target.
      However, a deal never materialised and the 21-year-old stayed put in Amsterdam.
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      Timber was reportedly advised by ex-Red Devils manager and current Holland boss Louis van Gaal not to move to Old Trafford as he would struggle for minutes and risk missing out on a World Cup call-up.
      United manager Erik ten Hag was keen on a reunion with his fellow Dutchman but opted for another Ajax star in Lisandro Martinez. More

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      Mum begs FA not to let Cristiano Ronaldo ‘get away with it’ after he smashed phone from autistic boy’s hand

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      THE mum of an autistic boy who had his phone smashed by Cristiano Ronaldo has pleaded with the FA not to let him ‘get away with it’. The Man United forward was filmed appearing to slap young Jacob Harding’s hand after his side were defeated by Everton at Goodison Park in April.
      Mum Sarah Kelly is urging the FA to not let Ronaldo ‘get away with it’
      It comes after the Man U forward was caught on camera slapping the phone from the boy’s hand
      Ronaldo was charged with breaching FA rules after he smashed the boy’s to the ground after losing to 1-0 to Everton.
      His mum Sarah, 37, says she’s had “six months of hell” after Ronaldo fans turned on her.
      She told the Mirror: “Let’s hope he finally gets the right punishment. He can’t keep getting away with it. His behaviour is unacceptable.”
      Ronaldo later apologised to the 14-year-old but was interviewed by police under caution in relation to an alleged assault and criminal damage last month.
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      She added: “I’m being hounded by people saying I’m dragging it up again but I didn’t know anything about it.
      “He should have been dealt with six months ago. My son talks about what happened to him every day. He still hasn’t had his phone back.”
      Merseyside Police paid to have the phone repaired, but Sarah believes it should have been up to the star player.
      Sarah, of Upton, Merseyside, added: “He should have paid for that. He’s the one who caused all this.
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      “It baffles me – he can assault a child and carry on as normal. How can he sleep at night knowing the distress he has caused to a young fan?”
      Sarah said Ronaldo hadn’t apologised to her or her son.
      She said: “He offered us to meet him and said he was sorry but said he had done nothing wrong. That’s not an apology, that’s an insult.”
      A Merseyside Police spokesperson said Jacob’s phone needed to be fixed while the investigation took place.
      A spokesman added: “The phone was kept until the conclusion of the investigation and will be returned shortly.”
      Ronaldo was charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 for an incident that took place after Manchester United FC’s Premier League match against Everton on Saturday 9 April 2022.
      They said: “It is alleged that the forward’s conduct after the final whistle was improper and/or violent.”
      The FA Rule E3 states “a participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game”.
      It adds they shall not act “in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute”.
      They should also not use “any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour”.
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      Jacob’s mum, Sarah Kelly, spoke out about the incident at the time, telling how Ronaldo had phoned her to apologise.
      She said she wanted to see justice “because there hasn’t been any”.
      And her son Jacob told The Mirror: “I looked up to him but he didn’t set an example that day.”
      In a post online after the incident, Ronaldo said: “It’s never easy to deal with emotions in difficult moments such as the one we are facing. 
      “Nevertheless, we always have to be respectful, patient and set the example for all the youngsters who love the beautiful game. 
      “I would like to apologise for my outburst and, if possible, I would like to invite this supporter to watch a game at Old Trafford as a sign of fair-play and sportsmanship.”
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      Responding to the FA charge, a spokesperson for Manchester United said: “We note the FA announcement in relation to Cristiano Ronaldo.
      “We will be supporting the player in his response to the charge.”
      Everton fan Jacob had been recording the striker’s exit from the pitch
      His phone smashed on the groundCredit: Sarah Kelly
      Jacob’s hand was also allegedly bruisedCredit: Sarah Kelly
      Ronaldo has been charged by the FA with breaching its rulesCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘will trigger Marcus Rashford’s one-year contract extension’ even if they can’t agree longer deal with striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly plan to trigger a 12-month extension on Marcus Rashford’s contract.This is plan B for the Red Devils if a longer deal can’t be agreed with the forward.
      Manchester United reportedly plan to trigger a 12-month extension on Rashford’s contract if a longer deal can’t be agreedCredit: AP
      The Express report that Old Trafford bosses see Christmas as the deadline to lengthen by an extra year.
      The 24-year-old’s contract is set to expire at the end of this season.
      Discussions have already begun to put pen-to-paper on a long-term deal.
      But Erik ten Hag is keen to put off competition and keep Rashford in whichever way they can.
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      The English international is being eyed up by French giants Paris Saint-Germain.
      PSG are said to want to link Rashford up with Kylian Mbappe in a superstar attack.
      Initial talks between the player and the side from the capital were reportedly positive.
      It has led to a lengthy contract being lined up for the England international.
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      Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rashford have buried the hatchet for the good of the club.
      The pair have had a difficult relationship since Ronaldo, who was left a bloody mess playing for Portugal on Saturday, returned to Old Trafford in September 2021.
      But despite Ronaldo’s frustration at starting just two games this season, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has become one of Rashford’s biggest cheerleaders.
      A Sun source said: “Ronaldo has been a bit of a pain in the dressing room and some of the players have been frustrated about the fact he missed pre-season and has been sulking around Carrington.
      “But since the transfer window closed, his attitude has improved and he has been very helpful with Marcus.
      “He’s been spending time with him, talking about the game and giving his constructive criticism about positioning on the pitch.
      “Marcus has been a bit surprised by it because it’s always difficult when you’re playing and a team-mate isn’t and you’re both fighting for the same position.
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      “But the relationship between the pair has never been better and Marcus knows he can learn a lot from him.
      “He’s grateful for the advice and for the fact that Ronaldo seems genuine in that he wants Marcus to improve and succeed.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd ace Nemanja Matic fumes at Harry Maguire trolls as he says ‘what people are doing to him is a disaster’

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      NEMANJA MATIC claims trolling of Harry Maguire has hit “disaster” levels.Maguire’s former Manchester United team-mate believes people “who don’t have their own lives” are targeting the England centre-back.
      Nemanja Matic is angry with trolls targeting Harry Maguire, who he played with at Man Utd until joining Roma in the summerCredit: Getty
      Man Utd’s benched defender Harry Maguire was again criticised by some after England’s 1-0 loss in Italy in the Nations LeagueCredit: Getty
      Three Lions’ boss Gareth Southgate still regards the 29-year-old as his main man defensively – despite United axing him.
      England host Germany on Monday after five winless games with Southgate describing “important” Maguire as dominant in the air and one of the world’s best players at taking the ball out from the back.
      Three Lions’ fans, though, have booed the £80million ex-Leicester star and taunted him on social media.
      But Roma midfielder Matic told The Times: “What people are doing to him, it is a disaster.
      “Everything has to have limits and some of these people writing on social media, they don’t have their own lives, so they just have to write bad things about someone else.”
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      United lost their two opening Premier League matches with £80million buy Maguire and have won their four without him.
      But despite his harsh treatment on social media, he told talkSPORT: “I am all good, ready to play, I feel fit and fresh.
      “On my form, I don’t know what has been said, I don’t really read about it.
      “I came off the back of three positive games with England in the summer, and a good pre-season. I felt really good.
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      “Obviously, the manager [Erik ten Hag] decided to leave me out for a game, and the team have been winning since.
      “I am working hard on the training pitch to make sure I am ready for when my opportunity comes. That is all that I can do to try and help the team.
      “I am not concentrating on anybody else and what people are saying.”
      Maguire also hinted his status makes him an easy target.
      He said: “I think if people can make a story about me, I am Manchester United captain, it is going to make big news.
      “So, that is the reason they do it, they like the clicks, and things like that.
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      “But I went into the Euros after an eight-week injury, and did not play one game, and got into the team of the tournament.
      “In terms of rustiness, and things like that, I am sure that won’t happen.” More

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      Man Utd in Jan Oblak transfer boost as Atletico Madrid eye Aston Villa star Emi Martinez as goalkeeper’s replacement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been given hope of signing Jan Oblak with Atletico Madrid eyeing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, according to reports.The Red Devils have been linked to Oblak for several years and view the keeper as a potential replacement for David De Gea.
      Atletico Madrid could let Jan Oblak leave in January with his contract up next summerCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag reportedly targeted goalkeepers Kevin Trapp and Daniel Bachmann in the summer and the Dutchman is said to be a fan of Oblak too.
      United could make a swoop for the Slovenia international next summer when his contract expires.
      And Diego Simeone is preparing for his exit by targeting Villa’s Martinez, report the Mirror.
      Atletico are reportedly even willing to sell Oblak in January to avoid losing him for nothing six months later.
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      That has put United and a number of other clubs on red alert with Oblak regarded as one of the best shot-stoppers in Europe.
      The Red Devils could decide to sign him as De Gea’s replacement with the Spaniard also out of contract at the end of the season.
      It is claimed United are even prepared to double Oblak’s wages to £300k-a-week in order to lure him to Old Trafford.
      But the United aren’t the only team in the hunt for Oblak’s signature.
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      Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be interested with the French club not 100 per cent convinced by Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      Chelsea and Newcastle have also been linked to the 29-year-old in the past. More

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      Jude Bellingham available for £83million CASH as Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd scrap for cut-price transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM could leave Borussia Dortmund for just £83million next summer – if the entire fee is paid up front.And Manchester City are convinced they will win what is sure to be a battle of the big guns to bring him to England.
      Jude Bellingham could be available for just £83m next summer – if it’s paid in cashCredit: Getty
      Liverpool have a long-established interest in the Three Lions midfielder, and believed they were favourites.
      Chelsea are also big fans, while Manchester United would love him at Old Trafford, but know they need a top four finish to have any hope.
      There are suggestions Dortmund want over £130m for the teenager, yet sources claim the true price could be nearly £50m less — as long as it is paid in one go.
      City are certainly best-placed to do that, as well as offering the best chance of silverware – and the opportunity to link up with his old Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland.
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      Bellingham, 19, is big pals with Haaland, and the Norwegian has told him how much he is enjoying life at his new club.
      When City signed Kalvin Phillips in the summer, there was a feeling his arrival meant they wouldn’t be in the running for the England youngster.
      But they have remained in the hunt for another top-level midfielder – and Pep Guardiola rates him so highly he believes Bellingham could eventually fill Kevin De Bruyne’s boots.
      De Bruyne is in his thirties, Ilkay Gundogan in the final ten months of his City contract, and Bernardo Silva’s long-term future is far from assured.
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      Bellingham still has three years on his contract which, unlike Haaland’s, does not contain a release clause.
      But he is one of the hottest properties in Europe – on Friday he was the shining light in England’s dismal display in losing to Italy – and the top dogs are circling.
      City have a decent relationship with Dortmund, having recently signed centre-back Manuel Akanji from the club, as well as Haaland and Gundogan.
      The Germans asked about signing Etihad youngster Liam Delap on loan in the last window, before he joined Stoke for the season, and he could be another bargaining chip. More