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      Man Utd ‘rejected chance to re-sign Memphis Depay and seal Christian Pulisic transfers from Chelsea this summer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED rejected the chance to sign Christian Pulisic and Memphis Depay during the summer, according to reports. United endured a manic end to their transfer window as they looked to add fresh recruits for Erik ten Hag’s rebuild project.
      Memphis Depay in action for Barcelona against CadizCredit: Getty
      Christian Pulisic was linked with a move away from Chelsea during the transfer windowCredit: Alamy
      In the end, United ended up signing Casemiro and Antony but could have signed a number of other players.
      Fabrizio Romano said on his YouTube channel that United were offered more than 15 players between August 15 and 21.
      Among these names were Barcelona star Memphis Depay and Chelsea star Christian Pulisic.
      Romano revealed United were offered Depay, 28, on a free transfer from Barcelona, while discussions did take place between United and Chelsea for Pulisic, 23.
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      According to Romano, United submitted a loan offer for Pulisic but Chelsea had no intention of allowing the American to leave unless it was with a permanent transfer.
      Napoli winger Hirving Lozano was also offered to the club as a potential solution to their winger issue, but United opted to look elsewhere.
      Other players Romano claims United discussed or were offered include: Moises Caicedo, Leandro Paredes, Weston McKennie, Yannick Carrasco, Sergino Dest and Thomas Meunier.
      United spent a large proportion of their summer chasing a deal for Frenkie de Jong, to no avail.
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      But by the time the September 1st deadline passed, six players had been signed by the club.
      While Antony got off to a scoring start on his debut, fellow new signings Christian Eriksen, Tyrell Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez have all hit the ground running with impressive displays.
      However, Real Madrid legend Casemiro has gotten off to a shaky start at Old Trafford, failing to dislodge Scott McTominay from midfield and seeing United lose on his full debut against Real Sociedad. More

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      Man Utd set to be rivalled by Liverpool in Ibrahim Sangare transfer battle with Leicester also interested in PSV ace

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly set to swoop for Manchester United transfer target Ibrahim Sangare.PSV’s Ivory Coast midfielder has been linked with a move to the Red Devils for several months since Erik ten Hag took charge.
      Liverpool have been linked with a swoop for Man Utd target Ibrahim SangareCredit: Getty
      Both West Ham and Leicester City are also interested in the 24-year-old.
      Sangare ended speculation over a summer exit from the Eredivisie club by signing a new contract until 2027.
      However, Calciomercato now claims that Liverpool are tracking him closely as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his midfield.
      But they also state that the Reds will face a battle with West Ham and Italian champions AC Milan for his signature.
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      After penning his extension at PSV, Sangare revealed his happiness at staying as he outlined his ambition to play at the top level with the Dutch team.
      He said: “I have felt at home since the first day, the way I am received and how people treat me makes me very happy.
      “I want to become champion with PSV and reach the UEFA Champions League.”
      But PSV failed to qualify for Europe’s top club competition as they suffered defeat to Rangers in the play-off.
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      And that could help Liverpool in their quest to land him.
      Klopp missed out on his top summer target Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid and then opted to wait a year to go for another midfielder.
      Then his squad suffered a number of injuries which led to him making a late move for Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus.
      However, that is only seen as a temporary measure as Klopp continues to plan long-term.
      Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham has been Liverpool’s prime target and they are expected to make an attempt to sign the England international at the end of the season. More

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      PSV starlet Cody Gakpo stuns Man Utd fans with incredible stats as after Erik ten Hag misses out on in-form forward

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      CODY GAKPO is showing Manchester United what they are missing out on after Erik ten Hag’s failed transfer pursuit of the star.The PSV Eindhoven winger was at the centre of a summer chase with United among the interest clubs.
      Cody Gakpo is impressing for PSV this season after staying putCredit: Getty
      Premier League rivals Arsenal, Southampton and Leeds also tried to land the 23-year-old.
      But all four clubs failed and he remained at PSV – at least until January.
      And he is proving exactly why so many teams are desperate to sign him with some incredible stats this season.
      Gakpo has started all 12 matches in the 2022-23 campaign for PSV so far this term, playing a total of 962 minutes.
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      He already has nine goals and six assists in all competitions, including seven goals in just six Eredivisie games.
      That works out as a goal involvement every 64 minutes.
      On top of that, the Netherlands star has created 39 chances already, with nine of those classed as “big” chances.
      And those standout numbers have got United fans lamenting missing out on the seven-cap international.
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      One said: “Imagine getting him and Erik ten Hag coaching him into a long-term striker for us… Damn we missed out.”
      Another wrote: “We miss out on a player. He becomes even better. Like clockwork.”
      A third added: “What a player. I hope we buy him in January or maybe next summer. But I can easily see us missing out on him while he goes off to another massive European club…”
      And a final user commented: “Better than Antony.”
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      Gakpo took a swipe at Manchester United when the summer transfer failed as they deliberated over going for him if the Antony deal fell through.
      The Dutch ace revealed he was ready to make the switch to Old Trafford but then was let down.
      He said: “At the beginning of the window United had reported ‘very calmly’. We were waiting for that.
      “It was getting closer and the signals were getting more positive.
      “I’m glad it’s over.
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      “It was all last minute for me, because until last week I thought I was going to Manchester.
      “Then it was choose another club and decide whether I wanted to go there. That is not nice for PSV and also not for me, because it felt rushed.”
      Erik ten Hag wanted to land his compatriot but failed to secure a dealCredit: EPA More

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      Watch ex-Man Utd star Marcos Rojo get sent off for brutal kung-fu kick in Boca Juniors bitter derby with River Plate

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED defender Marcos Rojo was sent off for Boca Juniors after landing a brutal kung-fu kick on a River Plate player.Rojo, 32, has spent the last two years playing in his home country of Argentina.

      Rojo was sent off for a kung-fu kick on a River Plate rivalCredit: AFP
      The ex-Man Utd defender was given his marching ordersCredit: AFP
      Following a loan spell at boyhood club Estudiantes in 2021, Rojo left United permanently and joined Boca Juniors.
      And he’s been a mainstay in the Boca team, helping them win the Professional League Cup as well as wearing the captain’s armband.
      But a moment of madness in Sunday’s Superclasico with River Plate saw Rojo be sent off for a kung-fu kick.
      Boca were leading 1-0 deep into added-time when the incident happened.
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      Rojo went to clear the ball with River Plate midfielder Nicolas de la Cruz leading with his head.
      De La Cruz was left in a heap on the floor and the referee left little time before brandishing the red card.
      One fan reacted, saying: “What a nice kick for God.”
      Another tweeted: “He was watching the new season of Cobra Kai.”
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      Luckily for the home side, Boca went on to secure a 1-0 win over their rivals.
      The win lifts Boca up to fourth in the Argentine top flight.
      Boca are two points off league leaders Atletico Tucuman.
      Meanwhile, River Plate are stuck down in seventh, three points off Boca. More

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      Man Utd in Frenkie de Jong transfer boost with Barcelona ‘willing to sell midfielder in January to raise funds’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S hopes of signing Frenkie de Jong have been boosted with Barcelona keen to sell the star in January, according to reports.De Jong, 25, was one of United’s main transfer priorities in the summer.
      Barcelona will reportedly try and sell Frenkie de Jong in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      But despite agreeing a £71.5million deal with Barcelona to sign the midfielder, the move collapsed.
      Barca still want to offload De Jong however and will look to sell the Netherlands international in January, report 90min.com.
      That could also put other clubs on high alert after Chelsea and Bayern Munich were linked in the summer.
      The Blues failed to reach an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee but the Spanish club could reduce their asking price in January since De Jong has started just two out of five league games.

      United also allowed negotiations to be drawn out before finally matching Barca’s asking price.
      But De Jong snubbed them – not wanting to move to a team in the Europa League.

      And Red Devils chiefs now reportedly believe that had they made more of an effort to sign him in June, they would have got their man.
      United instead turned their attention to Casemiro and snapped up the former Real Madrid star for £70m.
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      Despite the Brazilian’s arrival, it is thought Erik ten Hag still wants De Jong.
      United chiefs even flew to Barcelona after Casemiro’s capture to thrash out a last-ditch move for the former Ajax man, but to no avail. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo handed another transfer offer to move to Saudi Arabia after rejecting ‘obscene’ deal to quit Man Utd

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO will have more offers to move to Saudi Arabia next year, according to football chief Yasser Al-Misehal.The striker, 37, told Manchester United he wanted to leave the club in June in search of Champions League football.
      Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a £2million-a-week offer from Al-Hilal in JulyCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo could not find a suitable club to join and that led Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Hilal to make a bid.
      Al-Hilal reportedly offered CR7 a two-year deal worth a staggering £211million – which works out to £2m a week.
      But he rejected the offer along with a proposal from Al-Nassr.
      Despite that, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Al-Misehal believes more bids will be made from Saudi clubs next year.
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      He told The Athletic: “We would love to see a player like Cristiano Ronaldo playing in the Saudi league.
      “It would bring a huge positive feedback and it would be big news for everyone. I’m sure everyone knows the achievements and records of Cristiano Ronaldo, but also as a player who is a great role model.
      “I think, ‘Why not?’. I’m sure it would be a very expensive deal, of course, but we can see our clubs getting higher revenues in the past couple of years.
      “We have already seen some big players who used to play in the Premier League come to the Saudi league.
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      “I like Cristiano Ronaldo as a player and I would like to see him play in Saudi Arabia.”
      United stars think Ronaldo could push for a transfer once again in January as he remains determined to play in the Champions League and has started just one league game so far.
      But when asked if a Saudi club would make a January move for the striker, Al-Misehal was uncertain.

      He replied: “To be honest, I don’t have the answer. If I was the president of a club, I could give you the answer. But my colleagues at the clubs don’t have to share their negotiations with me.
      “It wouldn’t be an easy transaction for a Saudi club or even for him, but we would love to see him or even some other top players of the same level.” More

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      Man Utd’s ‘indecisiveness cost them Frenkie de Jong transfer after refusing to meet Barcelona’s asking price’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED still believe that they could have signed Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, according to reports.The Red Devils chased the Dutchman all summer before finally admitting defeat.
      Frenkie de Jong refused to leave BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Erik ten Hag was not reunited with his former Ajax favourite De Jong, with United instead splashing £70million on Casemiro.
      According to Dutch outlet AD, the Red Devils feel that “indecisiveness” cost them a deal.
      They add that club chiefs knew what they would have to pay to secure his signature after his matches with the Netherlands in early June.
      But they wavered over the asking price, reportedly £73m, and did not appear to relent until after De Jong had returned from his holiday the following month.
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      By this point the 25-year-old was determined to dig his heels in and stay at Barcelona – making a deal difficult.
      United did finally agree to pay £73m and left a £350,000-a-week contract on the table.
      But De Jong snubbed them – not wanting to move to a team in the Europa League.
      Red Devils chiefs now reportedly reckon that had they made more of an effort to sign him in June, they would have got their man.
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      De Jong has featured in all six of Barcelona’s matches so far this term under Xavi.
      He started in the weekend’s 4-0 drubbing of Cadiz, even netting his first goal of the season in the clash.
      United, meanwhile, have opted to bed Casemiro in slowly – with the 30-year-old yet to start in the Premier League. More

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      Man Utd ‘were offered FIFTEEN players in one week of transfer window including Caicedo, Lozano and McKennie’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign more than 15 players in just one week of the transfer window.After deals for Adrien Rabiot and Marko Arnautovic collapsed in the second week of August, the summer was proving to be a bit of a disaster for the Red Devils.
      Juventus offered Weston McKennie to Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      United also considered a move for Brighton star Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils rejected Napoli winger Hirving LozanoCredit: Getty
      Several clubs looked to take advantage of United’s growing desperation by offering up their unwanted stars.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, United were offered more than 15 players across seven days.
      The club had prioritised a midfielder after missing out on Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong and reportedly held talks with PSG for Leonardo Paredes.
      He eventually joined Juventus who were looking to ship out Weston McKennie to United in order to land him.
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      Romano claims the Red Devils also considered signing Moises Caicedo but Brighton were adamant the 20-year-old would not be sold.
      Aside from a new midfielder Erik ten Hag wanted to upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot at right-back.
      Barcelona, keen to offload Sergino Dest, offered the American while Borussia Dormund made United aware of Thomas Meunier’s availability.
      Neither player fit Ten Hag’s criteria so the club decided to use their money on other targets.
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      That allowed United to fund an £85million move for Antony – but United had to wait on the Brazilian after Ajax refused to listen to offers during that week in August.
      With United’s need for a winger clear, Chelsea offered Christian Pulisic the chance to move to Old Trafford.
      Yannick Carrasco and Hirving Lozano were also offered up by Atletico Madrid and PSV Eindhoven respectively, but United chiefs decided against signing either wide man. More