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      Cristiano Ronaldo wants transfer from Man Utd in January and Ten Hag ‘will not stand in his way’ after benching legend

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO reportedly wants to leave Manchester United in January and Erik ten Hag “will not stand in his way”.The Portuguese legend was left on the bench for Sunday’s dismal 6-3 thrashing at Manchester City – something the boss says he did “out of respect for his big career”.
      Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to leave Man Utd in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Boss Erik ten Hag will allegedly not stand in his way once the window opensCredit: Rex
      Ronaldo looked a frustrated figure as he watched from the dug-out and The Telegraph now claims that he is “hoping to get a move in January” after his failed attempt to leave over the summer.
      Ten Hag wanted to keep the 37-year-old Portuguese forward at Old Trafford upon his arrival.
      However, this report now states that he is “open to letting” him go if an acceptable offer comes in.
      The veteran has been largely consigned to the substitutes bench this season following his controversial summer.

      After failing to secure his exit, Ronaldo returned late to pre-season training.
      That led to him being benched for the opening day defeat to Brighton.
      He was back in the starting XI the following week, but he and his team-mates were left humiliated as they were thrashed 4-0 at Brentford.
      Ronaldo was then pushed back to the bench, and that coincided with United going on a four-game winning run in the top-flight.
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      He did, however, get another opportunity in the Europa League but he drew a blank as the Red Devils were beaten at home by Real Sociedad.
      But a week later the superstar was celebrating as he finally got off the mark for the season by scoring a penalty in the 2-0 win at Sheriff in the same competition on September 15 – which was his last outing for the club.
      Now his chances of getting more regular action appear to be even more slim after Anthony Martial, who came on instead of him, returned from injury to score twice against City. More

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      Man Utd receive Raphael Varane boost with injury ‘not bad’ despite French ace being substituted at Man City

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a Raphael Varane injury boost with his early exit in the Manchester Derby not as bad as originally feared.The Frenchman, 29, sustained an ankle injury at 1-0 in Sunday’s 6-3 away defeat to Manchester City.
      Varane was subbed off before half-time in the Manchester DerbyCredit: Getty
      United went on to lose 6-3 to Man CityCredit: Rex
      Varane was then off the pitch for Erling Haaland’s first of the afternoon from a corner as he was receiving treatment.
      He then limped off in the 40th minute with the Red Devils 3-0 down – but he did not go straight down the tunnel.
      And according to the Manchester Evening News, sources say the injury is “not bad”.
      The player drove himself to Man Utd’s training ground on Monday ahead of Thursday’s Europa League group stage game against Omonia Nicosia.
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      Boss Erik ten Hag will clarify nearer to the fixture whether Varane will be available to travel to Cyprus.
      However, Varane may not be risked with a big league game against Everton coming up at the weekend.
      After conceding six to City, Ten Hag said on Varane: “I don’t think he would’ve carried on but, I must say, I had to get him off because when you are 4-0 down you don’t want to take a risk to get a bigger injury. He couldn’t carry on.”
      Swede Victor Lindelof replaced Varane at the Etihad and was unable to stop Haaland and Phil Foden from completing their hat-tricks.
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      Harry Maguire missed United’s last game through injury.
      The club captain suffered a thigh injury on international duty.
      And Axel Tuanzebe’s absence has been described as “long-term” by Ten Hag. More

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      Gary Neville makes brutal David de Gea prediction as he suggests goalkeeper’s time at Man Utd is coming to an end

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      DAVID DE GEA’S days at Manchester United are numbered because he is not good enough at playing out from the back, claims Gary Neville.The former Manchester United star discussed Erik ten Hag’s philosophy following the 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City.
      Gary Neville claims David de Gea’s ability on the ball means he is unsuitable for Erik ten Hag’s sideCredit: AP
      Neville believes Ten Hag will want his United side to start dominating possession – just as they did in his first two games in charge against Brighton and Brentford, which both ended in defeat.
      And to do that Neville claims Ten Hag will want a goalkeeper capable of playing risky passes out from the back – much like Ederson or Alisson – something De Gea cannot provide.
      He said on the Gary Neville podcast: “We all know where Ten Hag wants to get this United team, he wants 75 per cent possession, players that can handle the ball, defenders can handle the ball and the goalkeeper needs to be brilliant on the ball.
      “I suspect with David de Gea, his United career is going to be shortlived under Ten Hag.
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      “He’s [Ten Hag] going to be adamant that his philosophy of playing out from the back, playing those risky passes to the midfield that we see with Ederson all the time, that we no longer see as risky because they do it so well, is something that he’s striving for and that he wants to get to.”
      De Gea is out of contract at the end of the season and United could allow him to leave on a free despite his deal including a one-year extension clause.
      Ten Hag attempted to find an upgrade on the Spaniard in the summer with Kevin Trapp and Yann Sommer linked.
      There is also talk United could move for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who is in the final 12 months of his contract.
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      But if Neville is correct Ten Hag could have a lengthy list of suitable replacements for De Gea – keepers who are as good with their feet as they are with their hands.
      The Red Devils are also believed to be scouting Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa who could cost around £30million. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo looks glum as benched striker drives in for Man Utd training day after derby thrashing to City

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      MANCHESTER United star Cristiano Ronaldo looked dejected as he arrived at Carrington the morning after their 6-3 thumping in the derby.The Red Devils were humiliated by Manchester City on Sunday following hat-tricks from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
      Cristiano Ronaldo looked glum as he arrived at Carrington on Monday morningCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Marcus Rashford made his return to action in the derbyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Harry Maguire missed the 6-3 defeat at the Etihad Stadium through injuryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench during Man United’s embarrassing defeatCredit: Getty
      Remarkably, Ronaldo was left on the bench by Erik ten Hag despite United trailing 4-0 at the break.
      The Dutchman revealed that he decided against bringing on the 37-year-old out of ‘respect’ to his career.
      Ten Hag’s shock decision ended up paying off after Anthony Martial marked his return to action with two goals late on, which made the scoreline slightly more respectable.
      Nevertheless, Ronaldo, along with teammates Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire, looked glum-faced as he drove into training less than 24 hours after he was overlooked by Ten Hag.
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      Ten Hag’s decision to leave Ronaldo on the bench raises further doubts over his Old Trafford future.
      Having been strongly linked with a summer exit, the Portugal international has started just one Premier League game this season.
      And the ex-Real Madrid star has now played just 80 minutes across United’s last five league fixtures.
      Ronaldo could get some much-needed minutes in the tank against Cypriot outfit Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday.
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      He’ll be hoping to get back in the goals and catch Ten Hag’s eye ahead of Sunday’s trip to Everton.
      But his snub at the Etihad Stadium continued what has been a frustrating start to the season.
      Man Utd icon Roy Keane blasted his former club for being “disrespectful” given Ronaldo’s status as a legend of the game.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think Man United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo. I think he should have been let go before the [closing] of the window.
      “Okay, you’re the manager, you need options but you don’t hold onto Ronaldo to sit on the bench. He’s one of the greatest players ever.
      Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick against Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo sat on the bench v Man City alongside former Real Madrid team-mate CasemiroCredit: Rex
      “He’s played him in one or two European games. It’s just going to get uglier as the season goes on. 
      “If he’s sitting on the bench for United, week in, week out it’s just going to get uglier. I think United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo.” More

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      Man Utd ‘scout £30m-rated Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as pressure builds on David de Gea ahead of transfer window’

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      MANCHESTER United sent scouts to watch Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa on Friday.With David de Gea’s Old Trafford future in doubt, the Red Devils are in the market for a new shotstopper.
      Manchester United sent scouts to watch Diogo Costa against Braga on FridayCredit: AFP
      Not only is the Spain international out of contract next summer, but his form has been underwhelming this season.
      De Gea shipped another six in the 6-3 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday, meaning he’s already conceded 14 goals, the fifth most in the Premier League.
      Now, the Metro report that Erik ten Hag has turned his attention to Costa.
      The report claims that United representatives were in attendance at the Estadio do Dragao against Braga on Friday night.
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      Costa has already been capped seven times by Portugal and has played 78 times for Porto since making his debut back in 2019.
      Ten Hag is hoping to sign someone good with their feet, with De Gea’s lack of ability when playing out from the back clear to see.
      And that’s where Costa could come into play.
      The 23-year-old is comfortable in possession and could help Ten Hag go back to his old ways after reducing the amount of playing out the back following the defeat at Brentford.
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      Costa would cost United £30m, but De Gea is the club’s highest paid player, so him leaving would save them around £16m every year in wages.
      He played alongside United trio Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal against Czech Republic last week. More

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      Roy Keane reveals Cristiano Ronaldo had FIVE transfer options this summer as he slams Man Utd for not letting icon leave

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      ROY KEANE has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo had “four or five” decent transfer options this summer.The ex-midfielder, 51, blasted Erik ten Hag for the lack of respect shown to the superstar, having committed to the cause.
      Keane said ‘for a fact’ Ronaldo had options to leave this summerCredit: Getty
      The 37-year-old was left on the bench in the 6-3 thumping at rivals Man CityCredit: Rex
      The Portugal captain, 37, was supposedly desperate to leave Manchester United this summer and play in the Champions League.
      But he stayed, despite having had a few “very good” options, according to the former Old Trafford legend.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, Keane explained: “United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo.
      “I think he should have been let go this summer during the transfer window. I don’t think the manager should have held onto him just for him to sit on the bench.
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      “He is one of the greatest players ever and he had options to leave this summer.
      “The idea that he had no options is rubbish. He had four or five very good options.
      “United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo and they should have let him go when the opportunity came.
      “I know for a fact he had options to go, and holding on for him to sit on the bench is ridiculous for a player of his stature.
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      “If you look at his goals record, he had as good a chance as anyone as putting the ball in the net.
      “People are obsessed with the pressing side of the game but if you put the ball in the right areas, he will score goals.”
      Ronaldo was heavily linked with Chelsea but the Blues, along with the likes of Bayern Munich, ruled themselves out of a shock move.
      Atletico Madrid were said to have pulled out after a fan backlash over the ex-Real striker.
      His agent Jorge Mendes had been searching for a new club all summer — without success.
      But Irishman Keane thinks it’s now time to forgive and forget.
      The 37-year-old Ron didn’t play a single minute as the Red Devils were stuffed 6-3 by their local rivals Manchester City.
      They were thrashed by the Premier League champions at the Etihad as Phil Foden and Erling Haaland both scored hat-tricks in a one-sided mauling.
      Ronaldo started the match on the bench for the fifth league match in a row.
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      And he did not even see any game time in the closing stages – one of just four substitutes Ten Hag chose not to use.
      Following United’s two defeats at the start of the campaign, Ten Hag has gone with Marcus Rashford as the central striker, with Ronaldo’s only two starts coming in the Europa League. More

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      Roy Keane blasts Man Utd for showing ‘disrespect’ to Cristiano Ronaldo and says Red Devils should have let him leave

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      ROY KEANE has slammed Manchester United for “disrespecting” Cristiano Ronaldo after he was left on the bench throughout the 6-3 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.The Red Devils were thrashed by the Premier League champions at the Etihad as Phil Foden and Erling Haaland both scored hat-tricks in a one-sided mauling.
      Ronaldo played no part in the Manchester derby at the weekendCredit: Reuters
      Keane feels Man Utd mistreated Ronaldo by not using him against Man City on SundayCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo started the match on the bench for the fifth league match in a row.
      And he did not even see any game time in the closing stages – one of just four substitutes Erik ten Hag chose not to use.
      It is a move Man Utd icon Keane sees as inexcusable given Ronaldo’s status as a legend of the game.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “I think Man United are showing disrespect to Ronaldo. I think he should have been let go before the [closing] of the window.
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      “Okay, you’re the manager, you need options but you don’t hold onto Ronaldo to sit on the bench. He’s one of the greatest players ever.
      “He’s played him in one or two European games. It’s just going to get uglier as the season goes on. 
      “If he’s sitting on the bench for United, week in, week out it’s just going to get uglier. I think United have shown nothing but disrespect to Ronaldo.
      “They should have let him go when the opportunity came. He did have options, I know that for a fact. 
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      ‘But to hold onto Ronaldo to sit on the bench, I think is ridiculous for a player of his stature.”
      He then added: “So what if you’re 4-0 down. You look at his goal record, as good a chance of anyone of putting it in the back of the net.
      “People are obsessed with the pressing side of the game. You put the balls in the right areas, he’ll score goals.”
      Ten Hag opted to bring Anthony Martial on instead of Ronaldo for the final half an hour with the score at 4-1.
      And the Frenchman did bag two late goals to add some level of respectability to proceedings, albeit when the result had already been decided.
      When asked about bringing on Martial instead of Ronaldo, Ten Hag insisted he did it “out of respect” for the Portuguese superstar’s career.
      He then added: “The other thing was the advantage I could bring Martial, he needs the minutes but I don’t want to point it out like that.”
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      Ronaldo, who was heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer, has scored just one goal in eight appearances so far this season.
      Following United’s two defeats at the start of the campaign, Ten Hag has gone with Marcus Rashford as the central striker, with Ronaldo’s only two starts coming in the Europa League. More

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      Furious Roy Keane slams ‘hugely embarrassing’ Man Utd and says Erik ten Hag will be ‘scratching his head’ over display

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane slammed his former team’s “hugely embarrassing” display against rivals Manchester City.United were thrashed 6-3 at the Etihad following a dominant display by City, which saw Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick apiece.
      Roy Keane slammed Manchester United’s “hugely embarrassing” displayCredit: Alamy
      Antony’s strike and Anthony Martial’s brace eased the blow for the Red Devils, who were 4-0 down at half-time.
      However, Keane was infuriated by the display he witnessed and insists manager Erik ten Hag has a lot of problems to figure out ahead of the next games.
      The star pundit, though, praised City as “one of the best teams” he’s seen live.
      Keane told Sky Sports: “There’s nothing for United to take out from this game. The players should be embarrassed. You can’t go into half-time 4-0 down in a derby game.
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      “It’s hugely embarrassing, as brilliant as City were United were desperate, particularly in midfield. They were over-ran in midfield and defensively they were all over the shop.
      “Again we look at leadership… There was nothing there from Man Utd. If you’re giving players like [Kevin] De Bruyne time and space, you’re looking for trouble.
      “United got punished and rightly so. Top level sport is fantastic but it’s brutal. Today, it was brutal for Manchester United as when you’re not quite at it, you get hammered by your local rivals.
      “United have an experienced team out there. City were missing players, but whoever comes into the team is pure quality. That’s what they have whereas Man Utd seemed all over the place.
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      “At a big club like Manchester United, you wonder what it must be like for the players sat in the dressing room 4-0 down at half-time.
      “It must be bizarre, but then these players are getting used to it as they were 4-0 down at Brentford.
      “The manager must be scratching his head with his staff as there was progress in the last four games, but this is a huge step back.
      “It was the way they started. They were slow out of the blocks. City sent a message that they were up for it, and the first goal is huge.
      “United went down after eight minutes and they never recovered. There were spaces everywhere, they were sloppy in possession. [Marcus] Rashford never got hold of it, the wide players gave it away.
      “Every time Man City went forward, they looked like they were going to score. It’s a pleasure to watch City. They’re one of the best teams I’ve seen live but for United this is a huge setback.
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      “It’s a huge step back. They were 4-0 down at half-time against Brentford. The performance in the second half is no good.
      “There was no aggression in City’s play by then as the game was over. They’d made loads of substitutions so it’s no consolation.”
      Manchester United were thrashed 6-3 by rivals Manchester City at the EtihadCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More