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      Man Utd believe Cristiano Ronaldo will STAY in transfer U-turn after being impressed by Casemiro and Antony signings

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      MANCHESTER UNITED believe Cristiano Ronaldo could make a dramatic U-turn and buy into Erik ten Hag’s revolution after the club’s spending splurge.Red Devils legend Ronaldo wanted out after last season, when they finished with their lowest points total in Premier League history.
      Man Utd believe Cristiano Ronaldo could make a dramatic U-turn and buy into Erik ten Hag’s revolutionCredit: Getty
      His agent Jorge Mendes has been searching for a new club all summer — without success.
      But the mood has changed since United completed their fifth new signing with the £85.5million capture of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax.
      And the club’s hierarchy are now hoping Ronaldo can see the ambition at United to get back to the top after a club-record window spend of £207m.
      Antony joins Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen, with Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka also set to join on loan.
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      Ronaldo had been looking for a club that could add to his five Champions League medals but no deal has materialised.
      Manager Ten Hag had been happy to let the player go as there was a feeling he was affecting the mood in the camp.
      Ten Hag left Ronaldo out of the starting line-up for the last two games.
      He has always been keen to work with the Portugal superstar — but it has to be on his terms.
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      The Red Devils lost their first two games but there have now been back-to-back wins over Liverpool and Southampton.
      Yet while United have strengthened in defence, midfield and now on the wing with Antony, they still do not have an out-and-out scorer in the vein of Ronaldo.
      That is why they have been trying to hang on to him and hoping he changes his mind.
      Meanwhile, Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder slammed United for splashing out big money for Antony — and also criticised the player’s conduct.
      Schreuder said: “The amounts are crazy. United also paid more than €100m for Sancho.
      “Then you can pay that for him [Antony], too. Are the players worth it? No.”
      Antony missed Ajax’s last two games and trained alone in a bid to push through the deal.
      And Schreuder added: “It’s bad. That’s weird. He was eventually addressed about that. I’m angry about it.”
      Casemiro joined Man Utd from Real MadridCredit: Getty
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      How Man Utd could line up at Leicester with Cristiano Ronaldo NOT IN SQUAD as transfer deadline hours away

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could have a bold new look to their side against Leicester on Thursday.That’s possibly WITHOUT Cristiano Ronaldo, who is likely to still be searching for an exit on deadline day.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Man Utd’s deadline day clash against LeicesterCredit: Getty
      How United could line up against Leicester
      David De Gea will continue in goal for Erik ten Hag’s side after bouncing back from his Brentford nightmare.
      The Dutch boss is also unlikely to change a winning formula in defence.
      That means Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia are nailed on to retain their places.
      But it’s in midfield where things start getting exciting for United.
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      Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have proved their worth so far and are likely to play.
      But the match could see new £70million anchorman Casemiro make his full debut.
      As for the attack, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford are sure to lead the way after impressing at Southampton.
      However, there could be a change on the right wing.
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      Another way United could look against Leicester
      That’s because United have confirmed an £85.5m deal to sign Antony from Ajax.
      The Brazilian is in the process of finalising his move to Old Trafford.
      And he could be thrust straight into the starting XI.
      But United have plenty of other options if they want to change things up.

      With midweek fixtures coming thick and fast, Ten Hag could decide to shake things up entirely.
      Martin Dubravka is on the verge of joining from Newcastle and could be given a debut in goal.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are also desperate for starts.
      And a different midfield could see Scott McTominay, Fred and Donny van de Beek get the chance to impress.
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      Up top, Anthony Martial should be back from injury, with Antony Elanga also available.
      And with almost every transfer option already exhausted, Ronaldo could yet end up leading the line. More

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      Man Utd ‘exploring possibility of signing Barcelona star Dest and will allow Wan-Bissaka to leave if transfer gets done’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly plotting a late move for Barcelona star Sergino Dest.And if they managed to land the right-back, Erik ten Hag will then sanction an exit for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Man Utd are lining up a late swoop for Barcelona star Sergino DestCredit: Getty
      United will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave if they land the American internationalCredit: Alamy
      Sky Sports claims United are preparing for a flurry of transfer activity ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
      The Red Devils today confirmed the £85.5million arrival of Brazilian forward Antony from Ajax.
      And United are also thought to be in the market for a new striker as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to push for an exit.
      But Ten Hag is focusing on signing a right-back too.
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      Diogo Dalot has started the season as Ten Hag’s preferred choice in the role.
      But he is now targeting Dest to bring more speed and attacking intent down the right flank.
      The duo worked together at Ajax during the 2019/20 campaign before Dest was snapped up by Barca.
      However, the 21-year-old is now up for sale as the Spaniards look to raise funds.
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      And United are considering a swoop before linked clubs – including league rivals Chelsea – make their move.
      Should Dest wind up at Old Trafford this week, United will then allow Wan-Bissaka to depart.
      The 24-year-old has made just one appearance this term.
      Wan-Bissaka cost United £50million to sign from Crystal Palace three years ago.
      And the Eagles are bidding to bring him back to Selhurst Park.
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      However, West Ham are also interested in a move.
      And both London sides will be watching United’s Dest developments closely. More

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      Man Utd’s most expensive transfers of all time and how they fared as £85.5m Antony eclipses Harry Maguire fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed they’ve agreed a stunning deal to sign Ajax star Antony.But despite costing £85.5million, the Brazilian will NOT be United’s most expensive signing ever.
      Man Utd have signed Ajax and Brazil star Antony for £85.5mCredit: EPA
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      Indeed, Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba cost more than Antony – despite being signed five and six years ago respectively.
      Expectations for United’s newest forward will be high as Erik ten Hag looks to bring the good times back to Old Trafford.
      But how did the Red Devils’ other big-money signings cope with the pressure?
      SunSport’s Anthony Chapman takes a look to see if they were a HIT, MISS – or simply in between.
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      Romelu Lukaku struggled to fit in at UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association
      ROMELU LUKAKU – £90m (Everton, 2017)
      MISS
      Having banged in the goals at Goodison Park, Lukaku managed just 28 league strikes in 66 games for United.
      The Belgian was targeted by fans for his lack of effort and poor runs in the final third.
      Lukaku was shipped off to Inter Milan after just two seasons, and did little to change opinions during last term’s infamous campaign at Chelsea.
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      Paul Pogba never realised his full potentialCredit: PA
      PAUL POGBA – £89m (Juventus, 2016)
      MISS
      Arguably the most overrated player in Premier League history.
      Having ditched United for Juventus on a free transfer in 2012, Pogba was marked as United’s saviour when he returned home.
      But he never lived up to his potential in six injury-laden years and has ironically rejoined Juventus on a free transfer AGAIN.
      Harry Maguire’s United career has been littered with mistakesCredit: AFP
      HARRY MAGUIRE – £85m (Leicester, 2019)
      MISS
      Booed by his own fans during pre-season, Maguire’s Old Trafford spell has been nothing short of a nightmare.
      United’s captain has struggled while playing under three managers, making several high-profile errors.
      He now finds himself dropped by new boss Ten Hag and faces a huge battle to get back into the side this season.
      Jadon Sancho will be hoping to show some consistency this seasonCredit: AFP
      JADON SANCHO – £73m (Borussia Dortmund, 2021)
      JURY’S OUT
      Silky winger arrived with big hopes last summer and looked sharp straight away.
      But Sancho’s form took a significant drop and his season ended not with a bang but a whimper.
      He is looking better under Ten Hag but must continue to maintain high standards if he wants to be declared a hit.
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      Casemio has already made a huge impact at UnitedCredit: AFP
      CASEMIRO – £70m (Real Madrid, 2022)
      HIT
      It might be a bit cheeky to call Casemiro a hit considering he’s only made one brief appearance from the bench.
      But the signing of the five-time Champions League winner from Real Madrid has instantly galvanised United.
      The club have won both games since Casemiro’s capture after two opening defeats, and his elite pedigree can only enhance United’s game. More

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      Antony set to begin Man Utd career with FINE from Ajax as Van Basten slams him for ‘not proving much’ in two years

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      AJAX boss Alfred Schreuder has claimed that new Manchester United signing Antony could be FINED as he departs the club.The Brazilian winger, 22, was confirmed as a Red Devil on Tuesday afternoon.
      Antony has completed a move to Old Trafford but club legend Van Basten claims he isn’t worth the moneyCredit: Getty
      United completed the staggering £85.5million move.
      After a summer-long pursuit, Antony eventually forced his way out of the Amsterdam club, begging to leave for Old Trafford.
      Following an explosive interview with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the forward was finally left out of the Ajax match squad. 
      And his now ex-gaffer Schreuder has told Ziggo Sports show ‘Rondo’ that Anthony could be docked wages.
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      Schreuder explained: “Absolutely [he could be fined]. I don’t think it’s good that it’s possible within our club. If you’re Ajax, it’s just bad that this happens.
      “I’ve talked about it with Antony. If you’re disappointed for a day or two, I understand, but at some point you’re a professional.
      “Then I said: ‘I will continue with the guys who are there’.
      “At a certain point you get angry about it, ‘like… what are we doing?’
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      “Then I think: ‘you’re just a f***ing player’. You just have to do your thing. I talk to him about it and hear his side of the story. 
      “You try to brush it off as a manager and move on with the guys you do have. But my personal feeling is that it’s just bad.”
      Ajax icon Marco van Basten also sensationally claimed that Man Utd are paying “far too much money” to sign the winger.
      He said: “Is Antony worth £85.5m? No, by far no.
      “Antony hasn’t proven much yet. Of course he played a few good games. But his efficiency has not been high in the last two years.”
      Antony is now poised to link up with former boss Erik Ten Hag and his new team-mates.
      However, as Newcastle have seen with Alexander Isak, getting a work permit sorted can take a while.
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      Therefore, Antony is not expected to be available to feature away at Leicester on Thursday night.
      That would instead mean he should make his debut in a crunch clash against high-flying Arsenal on Sunday instead. More

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      ‘Time travelling’ Man Utd fan goes viral for 2019 tweet about Antony transfer and leaves Twitter freaked out

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED fan has been dubbed a time traveller after correctly predicting Antony’s record-breaking transfer to Old Trafford… THREE YEARS ago.Antony, 22, left Ajax to join United in an £85.5million transfer on Monday.
      Antony has joined Man Utd in a £85.5m transfer from AjaxCredit: Getty
      But, one fan actually anticipated the move back in 2019.
      In response to a tweet outlining the characteristics of Antony – then a 19-year-old playing for Sao Paulo – the supporter forecast the big money transfer.
      They said: “A name that will be linked with a 80 million move to United after one good season with a European team.”
      The tweet – which has now gone viral – sparked a hilarious reaction from other fans, who have been left bewildered by the extraordinary accuracy of the claim.
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      One person replied: “Got any lottery numbers?”
      Another added: “Bro which model of time machine are you using?”
      A third said: “You can’t convince me that he’s not a time traveler.”
      While another fan referenced The Avengers, adding: “You’ve got the time stone yeah?”
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      United boss Erik ten Hag had been pushing to sign Antony since the transfer window opened in June, but United had to pay over the odds to bring him to Old Trafford.
      The winger scored 12 goals and assisted 10 in 33 appearances for Ajax last season.
      Despite playing an integral role in helping the club to another Eredivisie title earlier this year, he was determined to leave Amsterdam to reunite with former manager Ten Hag. More

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      Man Utd COMPLETE £85.5m Antony transfer from Ajax as Ten Hag lands his man – and he’s set for baptism of fire vs Arsenal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have finally completed the £85.5million signing of winger Antony after striking a deal with Ajax.After a summer-long pursuit, Erik ten Hag refused to give up on a reunion with the winger he developed in Amsterdam.
      Manchester United have landed Antony with just days left of the windowCredit: Getty
      Antony is reunited with Erik ten Hag at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      And the Red Devils confirmed the announcement of the Brazilian star – more than double what they originally wanted to pay.
      The club said an agreement was in place with Ajax and subject to a medical, personal terms and international clearance, the transfer would be done.
      Ajax stated the deal is worth a Dutch-record €100m – around £85.5m – with £81.3m up front and the remaining £4.2m in possible add-ons.
      Antony is now poised to link up with United after being snapped walking into the club’s Carrington HQ last night.
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      In a video circulating on social media, he was beaming as he walked through the main doors at United’s training ground complex.
      However, as Newcastle have seen with Alexander Isak, getting a work permit sorted can take a while.
      Therefore, Antony is not expected to be available to feature away at Leicester on Thursday night.
      That would instead mean he should make his debut in a crunch clash against high-flying Arsenal on Sunday instead.
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      Antony has racked up 31 goals and 27 assists in his 134 appearances for Ajax and Sao Paulo.
      The nine-cap Brazil international also has two Eredivisie winners medals and an Olympic gold in his trophy cabinet.
      But in a bombshell interview with Fabrizio Romano last week, the attacker begged Ajax to sell him.
      He said: “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new a challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer.
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      “In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.
      “During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.
      “I made it clear once again: I want to leave.”
      He added: “Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table.
      “Others had already arrived! Ajax refused with argument that they only have five days to replace me.
      “I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for an Eredivisie player.
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      “I’ve been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind.”
      Antony becomes Ten Hag’s fifth signing this window after the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro.
      Antony forced through an exit in a Dutch record transferCredit: Getty
      Antony follows Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez as big-money arrivals at Old Trafford this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Alexander Isak ‘REJECTED Man Utd transfer after advice from agent’ before sealing record £63m Newcastle move

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      ALEXANDER ISAK rejected Manchester United before sealing his record-breaking £63million Newcastle transfer, according to reports. The Swedish striker, 22, completed his move from Real Sociedad to St James’ Park on Friday.
      Alexander Isak snubbed Manchester United to join Newcastle this summerCredit: Getty
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, Isak had the chance to go to Old Trafford instead.
      It is said the Red Devils considered a substantial offer for the forward to try and lure him to the North-West.
      However, the report states advice from Isak’s agent led to the 37-cap international turning down Erik ten Hag’s advances.
      And United, therefore, did not make an official bid as they continue to hunt for a new forward – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Victor Osimhen both targeted.
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      That meant there would be no immediate clash for Isak his former side.
      United host Sociedad in their opening Europa League group game on September 8 – less than two weeks after Isak’s exit from the club he joined in 2019.
      Instead, the new No14 chose the project at the mega-rich Magpies and is hoping to make his Newcastle debut tomorrow at Liverpool.
      Eddie Howe cannot select him until he has received his work permit.
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      So the Toon are doing all they can to secure clearance from the Home Office – with the paperwork needing to be done and sent to the Premier League by midday today.
      The Isak transfer smashed the £40m transfer records the club spent on Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes.
      Speaking to Newcastle’s website, Isak said: “I’m delighted to have it done. It was a big, big decision for me but it is a decision I am really happy with.
      “It is a great, historical club that I think anyone would like to play for, with amazing fans.
      “They were a big part of why I came here – and also the club’s project, which is one that I really believe in.
      “You always want to go into a team and know how they play.
      “I think Newcastle play very attractive football and I want to be a part of that.” More