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    How Man Utd could line up with Jim Ratcliffe’s billions spent in transfer market, including Real Madrid’s Casemiro

    MANCHESTER UNITED could be set for an incredible change at the top level.That’s because British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to BUY the club.
    Man Utd could have a bold new team if Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys the club from the GlazersCredit: Getty
    Fans wishing of a post-Glazer era may soon find themselves living in dreamland.
    And should a stunning takeover go through, Ratcliffe is sure to invest properly in Erik ten Hag’s squad.
    But who exactly would Ratcliffe target if he was in charge of United?
    Presuming a new sporting director was brought in and Ten Hag’s targets remain the same, the team could have an exciting new look.
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    Ten Hag is on the hunt for a new goalie amid concerns over David De Gea’s passing range.
    And Leeds’ Illan Meslier is thought to be high on the list, despite the two clubs’ intense rivalry.
    United’s defence has already been boosted by the captures of Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia.
    Meanwhile, Raphael Varane is likely to get another chance after being regarded as a world beater at Real Madrid.
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    A possible Utd XI built by Ratcliffe’s billions
    But Ten Hag would like a new right-back, and it’s reckoned he’s chasing Borussia Dortmund’s Thomas Meunier.
    Further up the pitch is where it gets exciting for United.
    They are desperate for a technical anchorman after missing out on Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot.
    And they are now in talks for Real Madrid superstar Casemiro – who has won FIVE Champions League titles.
    Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong also remains on United’s shortlist despite being linked with a move to Chelsea.
    Other midfield targets include Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
    An alternative possible starting XI for the Red Devils
    And United still have Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen for playmaking options.
    As for the attack, United are yet to see the best from Jadon Sancho.
    And Cristiano Ronaldo is still expected to leave before deadline day while Marcus Rashford is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain.
    That opens the door for several reinforcements, with Atletico Madrid duo Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha linked this week.
    United also retain interest in Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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    Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic is a loan option.
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    Man Utd ‘considering Thomas Meunier transfer move’ with Diogo Dalot only option at full-back for Erik ten Hag

    MANCHESTER UNITED are considering making a move for Borussia Dortmund right-back Thomas Meunier, according to reports. The Red Devils have got off to a disastrous start in the Premier League making Erik ten Hag even more desperate to bolster his defensive options.
    Thomas Meunier could be heading to Man UtdCredit: Getty
    Erik ten Hag wants to sign more players before the transfer window slams shutCredit: Reuters
    Diogo Dalot started in the 4-0 loss to BrentfordCredit: AP
    The Belgian is reportedly seen as ideal competition for Diogo Dalot in the right-back position, claim Manchester Evening News.
    Ten Hag wants to get rid of Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer and will accept a huge loss or loan to do so making full-back options light.
    Meunier, 30, has previously spoken of his fondness for United saying back in 2018 that they are a “unique club” and that he has “always been a fan” of the team.
    The Telegraph claim that it could take a bid in the region of £12.5million to bring him to Old Trafford.
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    He has been at Dortmund since 2020 after making the move to Germany on a free transfer after his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expired.
    At the Parisians he won three league titles and three Coupe de le Ligue trophies in four seasons featuring in 128 games.

    He is also an experienced international representing Belgium 56 times.
    Speculation suggests Man Utd are also interested in Barcelona’s Sergino Dest if a deal for Meunier doesn’t happen.
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    Barca themselves are ready to battle United for Meunier’s signature, according to reports.
    With not long of the transfer window remaining United are in a rush to do some more business and are allegedly keen on Casemiro, Christian Pulisic, Asmir Begovic and Antony.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo’s last hopes of leaving Man Utd in summer transfer rest with Borussia Dortmund as his options diminish

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND could offer Cristiano Ronaldo a new way out of Manchester United, according to reports.Ronaldo, 37, expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford last month, less than one year after making a sensational return.
    Ronaldo could join Borussia Dortmund this summerCredit: Getty
    He was claimed to be disappointed with the club’s poor 2021-22 campaign which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League table and without any silverware.
    United boss Erik ten Hag was initially reluctant to let him go, but he has since had a change of heart and is now willing to consider suitable offers.
    Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Chelsea, Inter Milan and AC Milan have all been linked with a potential swoop, but a move has failed to materialise.
    However, Borussia Dortmund have now expressed an interest in signing the superstar.
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    According to CBS Sports, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes is currently working on a deal which could see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner experience his first stint in the Bundesliga.
    Dortmund are currently holding internal talks to discuss the possibility of a late proposal, with Mendes encouraging a bid.
    The German giants are keen to add another attacker to their ranks with Sebastien Haller set to be out for several months after being diagnosed with a testicular tumour.
    Sources close to Ronaldo are now claiming that a move to Borussia Dortmund could be his “last option” before the transfer window closes next month.
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    The Portugal skipper is understood to be open to the transfer as it would see him return to Champions League football.
    Ronaldo has struggled to reintegrate back into the Man Utd squad since returning from his extended summer break.

    Reports have suggested that he regularly eats lunch alone at the club’s training ground.
    And staff – as well as the rest of the players – are getting fed up with his poor attitude.
    The Red Devils currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with no points.
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    They opened the 2022-23 campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford.
    But, things only got worse the following week when they suffered a humiliating 4-0 loss to Brentford. More

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    Real Madrid want Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes as transfer replacement if Casemiro heads to Man Utd

    REAL MADRID are reportedly targeting a move for Bruno Guimaraes if Casemiro leaves for Manchester United.The Magpies midfielder has been a revelation since joining from Lyon for £43million in January.
    Bruno Guimaraes is a reported transfer target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
    The Spanish giants want to replace Casemiro with Guimaraes if the former joins Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    His form has led to interest from Real Madrid, according to Spanish outlet AS.
    Guimaraes is reported to be top of the list of potential replacements for Casemiro.
    Manchester United are keen on the Real Madrid veteran and are reported to have offered Casemiro the chance to DOUBLE his wages with a switch to Old Trafford.
    And Casemiro is claimed to be open to leaving the club.
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    But a swoop for Guimaraes would not come cheap.
    It’s believed Newcastle would demand more than double the £43m they paid to sign him in January to let the midfielder leave.

    The 24-year-old has established himself as a key man on Tyneside, and is a key part of Eddie Howe’s project going forward.
    So it would take a mega-money bid in order for Toon to even consider parting ways with one of their prized assets.
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    Guimaraes has also forced his way into starting contention for the Brazil national team in recent months.
    And Guimaraes is the man Los Blancos chiefs want to replace his Brazilian team-mate if Casemiro does jump ship this summer.
    Real Madrid are set to bank around £50m if Casemiro does leave for Old Trafford.
    The Red Devils are in desperate need for midfield additions, having pulled out of a deal to sign Adrien Rabiot because of his wage demands. More

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    Chelsea set to meet Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang TODAY in bitter blow to Man Utd’s transfer hopes to sign Barcelona striker

    CHELSEA are set to meet with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s representatives TODAY as they attempt to complete a deal for the Barcelona ace.The Blues are eager to bring the former Arsenal skipper back to the Premier League this month.
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored 13 goals for BarcelonaCredit: Rex
    Manchester United have also taken an interest in Aubameyang as they desperately try and bolster their squad following a woeful start to the season.
    But in a blow to the Red Devils, the Mail report that talks between Chelsea and Barca will intensify this afternoon – with owner Todd Boehly eager to get a deal over the line.
    Aubameyang, 33, is said to favour a move to Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford.
    The transfer would see him return to London, while also presenting him with an opportunity to play in the Champions League for the first time since his Borussia Dortmund days.
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    Chelsea are eager to bolster their forward line after letting Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner leave this summer.
    Boss Thomas Tuchel adores Aubameyang, having managed him in Germany.

    In their two seasons working together, Auba bagged an astonishing 79 goals.
    The Blues’ failure to turn territorial dominance into three points against Tottenham last weekend will only have strengthened their desire for a forward.
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    Aubameyang netted 13 goals in 23 games for Barca last season after being discarded by Arsenal.
    He has since fallen behind £42.5million summer acquisition Robert Lewandowski in the pecking order.
    The Gabonese star played just eight minutes of Barcelona’s opening day clash with Rayo Vallecano last weekend.
    Man United, meanwhile, look set for a chaotic end to the transfer window.
    The Red Devils have been linked with a number of players, including Christian Pulisic, Casemiro, Asmir Begovic, Antony and Joao Felix. More

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    Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal verdict on Man Utd, including Fred criticism, resurfaces as he plans to buy stricken club

    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE labelled Manchester United’s purchase of Fred as “dumb” following reports he now wants to buy the club. In a resurfaced interview from 2019, the boyhood Man United fan was critical of the club’s approach to spending money.
    Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the CEO of INEOS – the fourth largest chemical company in the worldCredit: PA
    The purchase of Fred was criticised by Ratcliffe in 2019Credit: Reuters
    In 2019 he was asked by The Times about whether he would consider owning a Premier League team, and was then questioned about the state of Manchester United.
    He said: “Ineos never wants to be the dumb money in town, never, never.

    “They (The Glazers and Manchester United) are in quite a big pickle as a business. They haven’t got the manager selection right, haven’t bought well.
    “They have been the dumb money, which you see with players like Fred.”
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    Amid renewed fan anger at the state of the club, earlier this week it was revealed Ratcliffe is interested in buying the fallen English giant.
    A spokesperson for the British billionaire said: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.
    “If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership. This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent.
    “Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.”
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    The 69-year-old is estimated to be worth around £11bn, with his chemical company INEOS a sponsor of Formula One and the owning group of Ligue 1 side Nice.
    Man United supporters group MUST issued a statement regarding Ratcliffe’s interest.
    While they cautioned that any change in ownership had to be the right one, they also said they looked forward to any discussions about the new ownership of the club. More

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    Man Utd set to offer Casemiro mega five-year contract and double his Real Madrid wages to £8.4m AFTER tax

    MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Casemiro the opportunity to DOUBLE his wages if he joins the club. The Red Devils are desperately seeking new midfielders, and having struggled to land their main summer target Frenkie de Jong they now look set to try and land Real Madrid’s Casemiro.
    Casemiro has won the Champions League five timesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    The Brazilian veteran has won a plethora of trophies with Los Blancos, including five Champions League titles.
    But now the 30-year-old could leave behind his trophy-laden days in Madrid in favour of a far-more lucrative contract at Old Trafford.
    According to journalist Fernando Burgos, Casemiro has been offered the chance to go from £4.2 to £8.4million a season over a five-year deal.
    However, United are yet to submit an offer for the defensive midfielder.
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    Previous reports have indicated Casemiro is ‘open’ to the transfer.
    But Madrid value him at £50m, given his overall importance to the team.
    The Red Devils interest in him was first reported when United football director John Murtough was present in Madrid to discuss a deal for Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.
    United have already seen a £110m bid for the attacker rejected, with his release clause at the Wanda Metropolitano set at a whopping £295m.
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    The season could not have gotten off to a worse start under Erik ten Hag, with an opening day defeat to Brighton followed up by a humiliating 4-0 loss to Brentford.
    Up next for United are hated rivals Liverpool, and while Jurgen Klopp’s side are also winless in the Premier League so far, it is difficult to see United coming out of the game with anything based on the way they have played so far.
    The game could also be marred by a mass boycott from fans, who are set to “#EmptyOldTrafford” in protest of the Glazer ownership.
    Recent figures have revealed the Glazers have taken an estimated £1.1billion out of the club, excluding the sale of shares which would take this figure to £1.6bn.
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    However, the Glazer ownership of United could soon come to an end, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe said to be interested in buying the club.
    He is estimated to worth around £11bn and following the reports, United supporter’s group MUST released a statement saying they look forward to any prospective discussions. More

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    Man Utd step up Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer move from Lazio after Adrien Rabiot deal fell through over wage demands

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly stepping up their interest in Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.That’s after seeing a move for Adrien Rabiot fall through over wage demands.
    Man Utd are ramping up their interest in Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Getty
    Erik ten Hag has urged his new club to sign a midfielder this summer following Paul Pogba’s exit.
    United’s lack of options in the middle were brutally exposed in defeats to Brighton and Brentford.
    And Ten Hag hoped his problems would be solved by the capture of Juventus ace Rabiot.
    However, a deal has now collapsed after the Frenchman demanded astronomical wages.
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    And Foot Mercato claims United have now turned to Milinkovic-Savic.
    The powerful Serbia international has long been linked with a Premier League move.
    Lazio are apparently open to selling for the right price.
    And United have now made contact with Milinkovic-Savic’s agent to get more info over fees and contract demands.
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    But there are plenty of other stars on Ten Hag’s radar.
    It’s believed the Red Devils have made a cheeky approach for Real Madrid icon Casemiro, a FIVE-time Champions League winner.
    Brighton ace Moises Caicedo is also of interest to United.
    That’s after the Red Devils REJECTED the chance to sign him on the cheap just six months ago.
    Liverpool are also keen but Brighton have no intention of selling. More