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      Sir Alex Ferguson QUIT as Man Utd manager days before Treble season in huge row with board before history-making U-turn

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON sensationally QUIT as Manchester United manager just days before the start of the Treble-winning season.In a stunning twist of events following the 1997/98 season, Ferguson resigned from his position at Old Trafford before taking it back up.
      A raging Sir Alex Ferguson resigned from Manchester United ahead of the 1998/99 seasonCredit: Getty
      It came after the United board at the time, comprising of then-chairman Martin Edwards and Sir Roland Smith, chairman of the club’s PLC board, expressed their doubts over Ferguson’s focus.
      The inside story, revealed by The Times, was the season after United lost out on the league title by a single point to Arsenal, after winning four of the previous five seasons.
      Ahead of the new season Edwards and Smith told Ferguson: “We are worried about your focus.”
      Their fears of this came from talk at the time of Ferguson revelling in his “celebrity status” and his passion for horse racing.
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      Ferguson, perplexed with the line of questioning, directly questioned whether they were trying to force him out of the club – to which he was assured it was nothing of the sort.
      Transfers were also a hotly debated topic within the club’s hierarchy, with Ferguson pushing for the signing of Dwight Yorke despite doubts from assistant Brian Kidd and other members of the United board.
      Following the meeting, Edwards wrote a letter for Ferguson upon his return to pre-season training outlining all the concerns the board had.
      Edwards then revealed that within hours Ferguson stormed into the office raging and declaring he was going to resign: “The language Alex used was a little bit more fruity, but that was the basic gist of it.
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      “Well, if that’s the way you feel, Alex, we’ll have to accept it,” Edwards replied, confident of calling the former Aberdeen manager’s bluff.
      Fortunately for United, the bluff worked and Ferguson withdrew his application later in the day.
      Gordon Strachan described Ferguson as being “driven by anger,” and following the butting of heads at the start of the season Ferguson was full of it.

      And it paid dividends as United won an unprecedented Treble that year – a feat yet to be replicated in English football.
      United also went on to win the next three Premier League titles, another feat which is yet to be replicated by a club or manager other than Ferguson’s United.
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      Man Utd ready to sell James Garner amid transfer interest from five Premier League clubs including Tottenham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly decided to sell youngster James Garner.The highly-rated Red Devils youngster has spent the best part of two seasons on loan at Nottingham Forest, helping secure promotion to the Prem.
      Man Utd are reportedly open to offers for Garner with several teams interestedCredit: Getty
      The Athletic report that the Red Devils are open to offers for the 21-year-old with several Prem rivals interested.
      Tottenham, Everton, Southampton and Leeds are all said to be keen on Garner, with Forest uncertain after recruiting heavily.
      The value expected by Old Trafford bosses is reported to be between £14m and £20m.
      The England youth team prospect went on the club’s pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia.
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      However, he wasn’t able to impress Erik ten Hag after picking up a minor injury.
      He has since been an unused substitute in the demoralising defeats against Brighton and Brentford.
      It is disappointing for the starlet, who impressed at Forest last term under Steve Cooper.
      He made 49 appearances for Steve Cooper’s side, scoring four goals and providing eight assists.
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      Garner is no longer willing to play second fiddle to others, insisting he plans to build on the progress he made at the City Ground.
      Speaking to The Mail, he said: “I had a really good season last season – full of confidence, full of experience. The experience I didn’t have, I feel that now I do have.
      “I played in some big pressure games and I just think it’s a new and improved me. It was almost as perfect a loan experience that I could possibly have had.
      “I played pretty much every single game, played well and ended up winning promotion. For me, it’s probably the perfect loan.
      “I’ve had two full seasons now where I’ve played pretty much back-to-back every week, two or three times a week.
      “So, for me not to do that now I think would be a step back in my career and that’s something I don’t really want to do at the moment.” More

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      Antony breaks silence over Man Utd transfer links and deals Erik ten Hag blow by reveals he is happy to stay at Ajax

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Antony has revealed he is happy to stay at Ajax.It is a blow to ex-boss Erik ten Hag, who has reportedly tried to reunite with the 22-year-old at Old Trafford.
      Ajax star winger Antony has been a target of Man Utd boss Ten HagCredit: Getty
      But the winger said he ‘feels good’ in Amsterdam and ‘loves’ the club
      The Red Devils were priced out of a move for Antony after the Dutch champions demanded a whopping £68million.
      And the winger has told Dutch outlet NOS how he loves playing for the Amsterdam giants.
      He said: “Will Ten Hag call me? No idea. He has to discuss this with my agents, I’m focused on here. What will come will come, we’ll see.
      “I feel good at Ajax. I give everything for this club, every minute. So I am loving this city and this club.”
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      On Sunday, Antony showed United fans what they are missing as he got off the mark in this season’s Eredivisie.
      He cut in from the right hand side and unleashed a rocket into the top corner during a 6-1 thumping of Groningen.
      It is an example of why boss Ten Hag saw the Brazilian as a major target after working with him at Ajax last term.
      Tottenham flop Steven Bergwijn also scored a hat-trick, but it was Antony’s cracker that has Man Utd fans weeping.
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      With the 22-year-old under contract until 2025, Ajax are under no pressure to sell this summer.
      They have already sold Lisandro Martinez to United, as well as flogging Sebastien Haller, Ryan Gravenberch and Nicolas Tagliafico for a combined £100m.
      Martinez was hauled off at half time on Saturday as the Red Devils were thumped 4-0 at Brentford.
      And the Dutch gaffer has demanded the squad comes in for extra training after the shambolic 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
      The players were due to have a day off following the trip to London.
      But SunSport understands Ten Hag is forcing his players into Carrington for an extra training session. More

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      Man Utd ‘consider TERMINATING Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract unless they see a change in his attitude’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could terminate Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract if he does not change his attitude, according to reports.United are said to have concerns about Ronaldo’s behaviour and want and may consider terminating his deal, report Sky Sports.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been asked to change his attitude by the clubCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, 37, stormed off the pitch after United’s 4-0 defeat to Brentford without shaking Erik ten Hag’s hand.
      The Portuguese also slammed David De Gea after his two errors allowed the Bees to take a 2-0 lead.
      Ronaldo was filmed waving his arms and gesticulating his frustration towards the Spanish keeper.
      After the full-time whistle Ronaldo failed to applaud the travelling fans and exchanged what seemed curt words with Steve McClaren before quickly heading off the pitch.
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      Ronaldo has asked to leave the club this summer and he sat down for showdown talks with Ten Hag and agent Jorge Mendes when he returned to Carrington last month.
      The striker wishes to play Champions League football but a transfer has not materialised.
      Ronaldo was offered to AC Milan and their rivals Inter but both clubs rejected the opportunity to sign the superstar.
      Reported interest from Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon has also not produced a move, leaving Ronaldo short of options.
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      At the end of July CR7 tried to take matters into his own hands by reportedly asking the club to tear up his £360,000-a-week deal.
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      Man Utd hit back after claims they are considering TERMINATING Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract unless attitude improves

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have hit back at claims they could terminate Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract if he does not change his attitude, according to reports.United were said to have concerns about Ronaldo’s behaviour and may consider terminating his deal, Sky Sports claimed.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been asked to change his attitude by the clubCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, 37, stormed off the pitch after United’s 4-0 defeat to Brentford without shaking Erik ten Hag’s hand.
      The Portuguese also slammed David De Gea after his two errors allowed the Bees to take a 2-0 lead.
      Ronaldo was filmed waving his arms and gesticulating towards the Spanish keeper.
      After the full-time whistle Ronaldo failed to applaud the travelling fans and exchanged what seemed curt words with coach Steve McClaren before quickly heading off the pitch.
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      However United are not said to be considering letting him go over his behaviour.
      Ronaldo has reportedly asked to leave the club this summer and he sat down for showdown talks with Ten Hag and agent Jorge Mendes when he returned to Carrington last month.
      The striker wishes to play Champions League football but a transfer has not materialised.
      Ronaldo was offered to AC Milan and their rivals Inter but both clubs rejected the opportunity to sign the superstar.
      Reported interest from Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon has also not produced a move, leaving Ronaldo short of options.
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      At the end of July CR7 tried to take matters into his own hands by reportedly asking the club to tear up his £360,000-a-week deal, which has a year left to run.
      But Ten Hag claimed Ronaldo is still very much part of his plans and has not asked to leave.
      Ahead of the Brentford match the United boss said: “I deal with the players we have and we plan with him for this season and we are happy with him and we have to fit him into the team.
      “So he has to come at the right fitness levels so that he can do the job that we expect him to do.
      “We plan with him so we also plan around him.” More

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      PSG to offer Marcus Rashford ‘long-term deal’ to seal transfer and link Man Utd star up with Kylian Mbappe

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN want to link Marcus Rashford up with Kylian Mbappe in a superstar attack, according to reports.And the Ligue 1 champions are set to offer the Manchester United forward a long-term deal to make it happen.
      Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to add Marcus Rashford to join Kylian Mbappe in attackCredit: AFP or licensors
      According to the Sunday Times, initial talks between the player and the French side were positive.
      As a result, PSG plan to table a mega contract for Rashford before the transfer window closes on September 1.
      And they will do their best to land the man who knocked them out of the Champions League with a 94th-minute penalty in 2019.
      The report adds new PSG sporting director Luis Campos reckons Rashford’s progression has been halted by the inconsistency at Old Trafford.
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      Rashford, 24, has already played under five managers since bursting on to the scene in February 2016.
      The 46-cap Three Lions man has been deployed across the front line but has failed to nail down a set position.
      Campos – who has been credited for much of the recruitment success at Monaco and Lille in recent years – said in January 2021: “Manchester United has always been one of the best academies in the world.
      “Rashford is one of the best players in the world.”
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      His struggles in front of goal have coincided with the Red Devils’ recent woes, scoring just eight Premier League goals since the start of 2021.
      Rashford, who has not featured at all for England since the Euro 2020 final, played the full 90 minutes of Saturday’s 4-0 humiliation at Brentford.
      United may be in disarray and cannot offer Champions League football like PSG.
      But they are determined not to sell one of their star assets – valued at a whopping £120million – and plan to extend his contract beyond next summer.
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      Boss Erik ten Hag said: “He’s really important, you have seen from the first day I’m here, I’m really happy with him.
      “I don’t want to lose him, he’s definitely in our plans at Manchester United.”
      By comparison, his counterpart at the Parc des Princes confirmed his side want another attacker to add to Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi with Mauro Icardi not wanted.
      Christophe Galtier admitted: “We wish the arrival of a new striker.
      “With a very busy calendar until November 13, plus the World Cup, obviously we wish this arrival.
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      “I know that the club will not take and pile up a player, it must be a real added value and the club is working in this direction.
      “Whether by the end of the transfer window an offensive player will arrive I cannot confirm, but the club is working hard on this.”
      Rashford fired United past PSG in the 2018-19 Champions LeagueCredit: AFP or licensors
      Rashford only managed four goals last season and is struggling along with his team-matesCredit: Getty More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing as Man Utd transfer target Antony scores wonder goal for Ajax

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony scored a wonder strike for Ajax as they brushed past Groningen this weekend.Erik ten Hag was priced out of a move for the winger, after the Dutch champions demanded a whopping £68million.

      Anthony scored a worldie on Sunday that had United fans fuming after being priced out of the BrazilianCredit: Getty
      And on Sunday, Anthony, 22, showed United fans what they are missing.
      He cut in from the right hand side and unleashed a rocket into the opposite top corner.
      One fan said: “See why Ten Hag wanted this boy. A joy to watch. Man Utd get Anthony.”
      Anther exclaimed: “Sign Anthony already!!!!!!”
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      One joked: “Hey Man Utd, £200m + Martinez back for free, then we’ll talk.”
      You can see why boss Ten Hag saw the Brazilian as a major target after working with him in Amsterdam last term.
      Tottenham flop Steven Bergwijn also scored a hat-trick, but it was Antony’s cracker that has fans talking after Ajax thumped Groningen 6-1.
      It was an amazing way for the forward to get off the mark in this season’s Eredivisie.
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      With the 22-year-old under contract until 2025, Ajax are under no pressure to sell this summer.
      They have already sold Lisandro Martinez to United, as well as flogging Sebastien Haller, Ryan Gravenberch and Nicolas Tagliafico for a combined £100m.
      Martinez was hauled off at half time on Saturday as the Red Devils were thumped 4-0 at Brentford.
      And the Dutch gaffer has demanded the squad comes in for extra training after the shambolic 4-0 defeat to Brentford.
      The players were due to have a day off following the trip to London.
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      Man Utd ‘reach Adrien Rabiot transfer agreement with agent and mum Veronique’ as Erik ten Hag closes in on Juventus ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly agreed personal terms with Adrien Rabiot.The Red Devils began pursuing the Juventus midfielder after being snubbed by Erik ten Hag’s first-choice summer signing Frenkie de Jong.
      Manchester United are hot on the heels of Juventus midfielder Adrien RabiotCredit: GETTY
      Erik ten Hag turned his attention to Rabiot after missing out on Frenkie de JongCredit: GETTY
      United have “agreed” personal terms with Rabiot’s mother and agent, VeroniqueCredit: GETTY
      Talks between United and Rabiot’s mother Veronique – who acts as his agent – have been ongoing since De Jong’s snub late last month.
      And it’s claimed both parties have come to an agreement.
      Belgian reporter Sacha Tavolieri is reported to have said that the Red Devils have reached a “total agreement” with Rabiot’s mother.
      If personal terms have indeed been agreed, Rabiot’s proposed move to the Theatre of Dreams will be a formality.
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      United agreed a £17million deal for the midfielder with Juventus earlier this week.
      The cut-price fee is the result of Rabiot having one year left on his contract at the Allianz Stadium and the return of Paul Pogba from Old Trafford.
      United’s pursuit of Rabiot has baffled many, including former Liverpool player and manager Graeme Souness.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, the Scot said: “He was at PSG and ran down his contract and went to Juve.
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      “He’s not done it there.
      “I’m not sure that’s much of an upgrade on what they’ve got there already.
      “What it stinks of is if you are signing him at this time, he’s not your first choice. Maybe you’re second.
      “It is 24 days to go until the window closes, one game gone, I think you are reacting to things now.
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      “That’s when you make mistakes.”
      United will be back in action a week on Monday as they look to get over their nightmare start – by welcoming title-chasing Liverpool to Old Trafford.
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