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      Man Utd want Illan Meslier transfer from rivals Leeds as David de Gea replacement with new keeper targeted

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have identified Leeds keeper Illan Meslier as the long-term replacement for David de Gea, according to reports.De Gea, 31, held on to the No1 spot at Old Trafford at the start of last season, taking advantage of Dean Henderson’s Covid-related issues.
      De Gea has been the No1 at Old Trafford for more than a decadeCredit: Getty
      Leeds are not willing to sell keeper Meslier this summerCredit: Getty
      Now at the start of the new campaign, the Spaniard faces very little competition for the position as Henderson has gone out on loan to Nottingham Forest.
      And Henderson’s comments this summer have triggered Man Utd into searching for a new No2 – with Tom Heaton seen as a third choice option.
      Henderson slammed United’s treatment of him and may well have closed the door on any kind of future at Old Trafford.
      Speaking earlier this month about claims he was promised the No1 spot, he said: “Nobody followed through with anything they told me.
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      “I turned many loans down for that reason. It was frustrating. To sit there and waste 12 months is criminal at my age. I was fuming.”
      According to The Athletic, a sum of £7million has been set aside to look for a new shot-stopper.
      And Leeds No1 Meslier has been talked up as a potential target.
      However, Jesse Marsch’s outfit will not sell the French keeper this summer.
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      So United will have to look to future transfer windows if they are to swoop in and sign him.
      Meslier joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Lorient in 2019 – a move which became permanent the following year for around £5m.
      He played just 11 times in the season where Leeds were promoted from the Championship to the Premier League.
      But since then he has become their established No1, missing just three league matches over the past two campaigns. More

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      Man Utd contacted by stunning Wag and agent Wanda Nara over potential transfer of Mauro Icardi from PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Mauro Icardi from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Red Devils are in the market for a striker amid continued uncertainty surrounding the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Mauro and Wanda Icardi could be heading to Manchester
      Wanda, 35, doubles up as her husband’s agentCredit: Instagram wanda_nara
      The wantaway star was introduced as a 53rd minute substitute in United’s opening day 2-1 defeat to Brighton.
      But he is still expected to pursue a move if a viable option arises.
      According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, Icardi’s wife Wanda has been contacted by the Red Devils regarding a potential move.
      Wanda, 35, acts as the striker’s agent and has been fielding a number of calls.
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      Icardi, 29, is surplus to requirements at PSG.
      The former Inter Milan forward failed to even be named among the substitutes for PSG’s opening day 5-0 win over Clermont Foot.
      He has been linked with a transfer to Serie A newboys Monza.
      But a deal has so far failed to materialise, with other teams entering the mix.
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      In addition to United, Turkish side Galatasaray are keen on the Argentina international.
      While Mauro was recently on PSG’s pre-season tour of Japan, Wanda enjoyed a beach holiday in Ibiza.
      She went topless in the ocean as she enjoyed some time off in the summer sunshine.
      Man United, meanwhile, have turned to Icardi after being beaten to the signing of wonderkid Benjamin Sesko by RB Leipzig.
      The Red Devils have also been linked with Alvaro Morata, in addition to Icardi – although they have pulled out of a deal to sign Marko Arnautovic.
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      Should they opt to sign the PSG outcast, the French side could look to replace him with Marcus Rashford.
      Reports in France claim that the Ligue 1 champions are plotting a sensational swoop for the England international.
      Wanda has been partying in Ibiza this summer
      Manchester could soon be keeping up with the IcardisCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd’s share price jumps 12 per cent following news of Knighton’s takeover bid despite team’s dismal start to season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s share price saw it’s biggest daily rise in nine years as Michael Knighton announced a takeover bid.The cost jumped a whopping 12 per cent after former director Knighton announced plans for a “hostile” takeover of the club.
      Knighton served on Man Utd’s board between 1989 and 1992Credit: Rex
      Current owners, Bryan, Avram and Joel Glazer are under pressure to sellCredit: Getty
      The 70-year-old served on United’s board between 1989 and 1992 and is plotting a sensational return to Old Trafford.
      Knighton had initially tried to buy the Red Devils for £20m but eventually accepted a position on the board as the deadline to prove his funds loomed.
      And 1.8million shares were traded on Wednesday after he stated his intention to buy.
      Anger at the current Glazer family ownership is as high as it has ever been following the side’s poor showing against Brighton.
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      The build-up to Sunday’s game was overshadowed by a supporter protest calling for the family to sell.
      And to make matters worse, Erik ten Hag’s boys will be battling it out in the Europa League this term.
      Speaking to Man United The Religion, he said: “Everyone knows that we need new ownership of this football club.
      “That is my aim, those are my objectives.
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      “I’m making good progress, I continue to talk to the people, I’ve got some good pledges with good finance.
      “We are a club in crisis, and we all know the reason why.
      “We have an inept and frankly useless ownership who knows little about this game of football.”
      Knighton left the Man Utd board in 1992 to buy Carlisle.
      After initial success wore off he appointed himself as manager in 1997, going on to get his team relegated from Division Two.
      In the early 2000s Carlisle fans rallied against his ownership, eventually seeing him sell the club to John Courtenay in July 2002. More

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      PSG planning sensational transfer swoop for Man Utd ace Rashford and ‘have already held talks with his representatives’

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      FRENCH giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly planning a sensational transfer swoop for Marcus Rashford.The Ligue 1 champions are keen on adding an attacker to link up with superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
      Marcus Rashford is a reported transfer target for PSGCredit: Getty
      And Rashford, 24, is the man they want, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
      It’s claimed PSG have already held talks with the England ace’s representatives.
      While ESPN say Rashford’s camp have gone into the discussions with an open mind.
      But PSG are yet to make a formal approach to Manchester United.
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      The Red Devils are likely to command a high fee if PSG do come to the table with a bid, especially as they are on the lookout for a new forward themselves.
      Rashford is out of contract next summer, but United do have the option to extend his deal for a further year.

      Les Parisiens are want to sign a forward who can either play out wide or as the main striker.
      Rashford himself can do both, having moved out to the wing in recent years after bursting onto the scene as a clinical centre-forward.
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      The Carrington Academy graduate has been linked with PSG in the past – when ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino was claimed to be a fan.
      New sporting director Luis Campos is also reported to be an admirer.
      PSG gaffer Christian Galtier confirmed this week that the club want to sign a new forward, and they are “working hard” to bring someone in.
      He said: “We wish the arrival of a new striker. With a very busy calendar until Nov. 13, plus the World Cup, obviously we wish this arrival. The club is working very hard.
      “I am in direct contact with [sporting director] Luis Campos on this and he is in direct contact with the management and our president.”
      Galtier added: “I cannot confirm it but the club is working hard on this position.”
      Rashford struggled for form last season, missing the start of the campaign due to a shoulder injury.
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      He scored just four goals in 25 Premier League games when he returned, seeing him lose his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
      But he did look sharp in pre-season and played 90 minutes in United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. More

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      Man Utd chief John Murtough ‘jets to Turin to personally negotiate with Adrien Rabiot’s mum’ in bid to save transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to seal the deal for Adrien Rabiot by sending the club’s football director to personally negotiate in Turin.The Red Devils are on the brink of signing Rabiot, 27, but his huge wage demands are delaying the transfer.
      Rabiot is on the verge of a United move but wage negotiations are delaying the dealCredit: Getty
      Mother Veronique represents her son and has United chief Murtough travelling to Italy to work on a dealCredit: Getty
      The midfielder – and his agent mother – are reportedly asking for a whopping £8.5m a year contract to get the deal done.
      And United chief John Murtough has jetted out to Italy in an attempt to finally land the Juventus midfielder.
      The Mirror report that Rabiot’s mother, Veronique, has made it clear she will only deal with Murtough.
      She is believed to be a tough negotiator and is reported to be making demands about Champions League football.
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      Erik ten Hag’s boys will be battling it out in the Europa League this term.
      The new boss has moved for the out-of-favour Frenchman to beef up a midfield that has often faced criticism.
      What appeared to be a straightforward deal now appears to have a spanner in the works.
      The two clubs are believed to have agreed terms, with the Old Lady were now only “spectators” in the rest of the discussion.
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      But Rabiot’s personal terms now apparently risk slowing down the deal as Old Traffod bosses desperately push for reinforcements following the side’s poor showing against Brighton.
      Meanwhile, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looks ready for action ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brentford.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is training hard with the rest of the Red Devils’ squad in Carrington, after missing pre-season due to family reasons. More

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      ‘It’s horrific’ – Gary Neville claims it would be ’embarrassing’ if Man Utd miss out on Frenkie de Jong transfer now

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      GARY NEVILLE has admitted it will be “embarrassing” if Manchester United miss out on Frenkie de Jong – and “horrific” if he joins Chelsea.Reports today claimed the Red Devils are ready to accept defeat in their pursuit of the Barcelona midfielder.
      Frenkie de Jong appears to be edging towards a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Gary Neville has suggested it will be “horrific” if De Jong signs for the BluesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are now thought to be in pole position to sign De Jong.
      That’s after Erik ten Hag made De Jong his No1 transfer target at the start of the summer, with United even agreeing a fee with Barcelona for the Dutchman.
      A move failed to materialise – and Neville is bracing himself for the worst if De Jong heads to Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford.
      The United legend told Football Daily: “If they (United) don’t get him, it’s embarrassing but if he goes to Chelsea, it’s horrific.
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      “If he doesn’t want to come the deal would have been switched off a few weeks ago.
      “Because of the relationship the player has with the manager, there must be some communication between them that’s saying, ‘wait for me I’m coming’.”

      De Jong is claimed to be holding showdown talks with his agent today in attempt to try and finally resolve his future.
      While a move to Old Trafford could still be on the cards, De Jong joining a Premier League rival is something Neville cannot “even contemplate thinking about”.
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      He continued: “There are three outcomes. One, he comes and Man United look smart and patient.
      “The second is that he stays at Barca and there’s a bit of embarrassment because they’ve put all their eggs in one basket, and they haven’t got anyone else in.
      “They’ve got a void in the squad, they’re starting the season with Fred and McTominay, and it makes them look like they can’t get a deal over the line.
      “The third one does not even contemplate thinking about – he goes to a rival club in the Premier League against the manager who he’d worked under for the previous few years.”
      The 25-year-old has made it clear he would like to stay at Barcelona.
      But the club’s dire financial position, which means they cannot register any of their new signings, means they are eager for De Jong to leave. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ready and raring to go in training as Erik ten Hag whips Man Utd into shape ahead of Brentford clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looks ready for action ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brentford.United endured a poor start to the season last weekend as they lost 2-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford and got booed off the pitch by their own fans.
      Manchester United superstar Cristiano Roanldo joined the team for trainingCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Ronaldo didn’t join United for pre-season but is back training nowCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag is trying to whip his team into shapeCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, who came off the bench in the second half, has been at the centre of a dramatic summer that has seen him tell club chiefs he wants to leave to play Champions League football this term.
      However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still training hard with the rest of the Red Devils’ squad in Carrington, after missing pre-season due to family reasons.
      United manager Erik ten Hag is trying to whip his team back into shape as they prepare to take on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
      Ten Hag put the likes of Ronaldo, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes through their paces under immense heat.
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      This is after the Dutch tactician admitted he has a “hell of a job” to do at United.
      Ten Hag said after the loss to Brighton: “It is a hell of a job [before us] – we have to work really hard, analyse and then move forward.
      “Today was a good start and then after that we dropped down a level in belief and we made mistakes that the opponent punished.
      “But it was a good opponent, we [tried to] work well together but when you make mistakes you get punished for that.”
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      United look set to welcome Adrien Rabiot from Juventus as their latest addition to their squad.
      If the deal goes through, Rabiot will be joining new boys Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Eriksen.
      Eriksen startes as United lost to Brighton 2-1 last weekendCredit: Getty
      Donny van de Beek went through his paces during Manchester United’s training
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      Man Utd in Cody Gakpo transfer talks with PSV winger keen to make Premier League move as Antony alternative

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a move to sign PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo, reports suggest.United have been linked with Gakpo, 23, throughout the summer transfer window and are discussing a potential deal “internally”.
      PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims that the winger would “love” to move to the Premier League this summer.
      The Red Devils appear to still be prioritising Ajax star Antony with the Netherlands international posing as a top alternative.
      In the meantime, the Manchester giants continue negotiations with Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot’s camp after agreeing a €17million (£14.4m) deal with the Italian club for the midfielder.
      Romano tweeted: “Manchester United are discussing Cody Gakpo internally, he’d love PL move – while talks are still ongoing with Adrien Rabiot’s camp. €17m fee already agreed with Juventus.
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      “Gakpo’s one of the names in the list alongside priority target Antony – no official bid yet.”
      United manager Erik ten Hag is looking to bolster his attack after a poor start to the season that saw his team lose 2-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford last weekend.
      The Red Devils have already lost Edinson Cavani, who left in June once his contract ran out.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has also informed the club of his desire to leave in the summer as he wishes to play Champions League football this season.
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      Ten Hag has been trying to prepare for a potential exit by Ronaldo and wants to have a replacement ready to cover for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      Gakpo stood out last season for PSV with 21 goals and 15 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions. More