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      Man Utd turn transfer attention to Ismaila Sarr with Watford winger targeted after scoring wondergoal at West Brom

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly turned their attention to Watford winger Ismaila Sarr.90min claims the Senegal star has forced his way on to Erik ten Hag’s shortlist after last night’s wonder goal against West Brom.
      Man Utd have turned their attention to Watford star Ismaila SarrCredit: Gareth Evans/News Images
      Sarr, 24, has previously been linked with an Old Trafford switch.
      And United could step up their hunt after pulling out of a controversial move for Bologna’s Marko Arnautovic.
      Sarr is starting his fourth season at Watford following last term’s relegation to the Championship.
      He has 25 goals in 94 games for his club, as well as ten strikes for Senegal.
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      And Sarr could be the solution to Ten Hag’s attacking crisis.
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants to quit Old Trafford, while Anthony Martial is out injured.
      United were hoping to land versatile Arnautovic to provide cover.
      But they have now ended their interest after having a bid rejected by Bologna.
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      It means Sarr may be the man Ten Hag turns to before deadline day.
      And the wide-forward is sure to welcome a return to England’s top flight.
      United also remain fully in the hunt for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
      A transfer fee has been struck with his club.
      And personal terms are thought to be close, with the Frenchman keen on the switch. More

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      How Man Utd could line up this season with Mauro Arnautovic, Milinkovic-Savic and Rabiot as fans slam shock transfers

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been enduring a miserable summer transfer window… and fans fear things are about to get a whole lot worse.A disastrous start in the Premier League was hardly a shock after the club’s struggles to rebuild following last season’s debacle.
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      The Red Devils’ campaign kicked off on a poor note as they lost 2-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford to a chorus of boos from disgruntled supporters.
      The Manchester giants had raised hopes after hiring the highly-talented Erik ten Hag following a turbulent stint under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick (not to mention Jose, LVG and David Moyes).
      A number of high-profile players who could turn the tide were linked with United after the Dutchman’s arrival.
      The likes of Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez were all approached but nothing came of it.
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      So far, Ten Hag has only seen Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia arriving at Old Trafford.
      But now Adrien Rabiot is also said to be on his way from Juventus to fill in for record signing Paul Pogba, who left as a free agent.
      The club also continues to be linked with Lazio ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as the Dutch tactician needs another midfielder to replace Nemanja Matic.
      Those two may arrive as United legend Cristiano Ronaldo departs, having expressed his desire to play in the Champions League this season.
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      And the Red Devils’ latest solution to replace him appears to be none other than 33-year-old former West Ham and Stoke ace Marko Arnautovic.
      United fans are infuriated with the hierarchy’s transfer business following the club’s worst ever Premier League campaign.
      Some feel the club is so doomed that relegation is now on the cards.
      One fan tweeted: “There’s never been a club this badly run. In 5 years we’ll be bankrupt and in the Championship.”
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      Manchester United fans are not happy with the club targeting Marko ArnautovicCredit: Getty
      Another posted: “[United] are more likely to get relegated than to win another championship under the glazers.
      A third commented: “Replacing “Toxic” players with more toxic players ffs…#mufc going to championship soon.”
      This supporter said: “Arnautovic & Rabiot are the signings I expect #mufc to make. Out of nowhere, looking desperate, & cheap. They could work tho, but this club is ran by clowns. Absolutely s******w.”
      That one added: “Marko Arnautovic to #MUFC better be some kind of joke.”
      Manchester United look set to sign Adrien Rabiot to boost their midfieldCredit: Getty
      Finally, this fan stated: “Wtf is going? Rabiot? The club might actually be finished.”
      While it might be too early to condemn the Reds to the Championship, SunSport had a look at how United might line up if they headed back to England’s second tier for the first time since the early 1970s.
      Rabaiot, Arnautovic and Milinkovic-Savic are all there… but a certain No7 appears to be long gone. More

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      Why exactly does Erik ten Hag want Adrien Rabiot transfer as stats show Man Utd target is WORSE than McFred?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly closing in on a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.Erik ten Hag lost Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic over the summer and is keen to bring in reinforcements during the transfer window to join holding midfielders Scott McTominay and Fred.
      Rabiot is being heavily linked with a £15million move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      How Rabiot shapes up compared to McTominay and Fred over the past two seasons
      But statistics which have now emerged show that Rabiot is far from the answer.
      They even highlight how the Frenchman would be a downgrade from what McTominay and Fred offer the club.
      Since September 2020, Rabiot has played 66 matches – three more than McTominay and seven more than Fred.
      Yet his contribution to Juventus has been outdone by the United pair in so many areas.
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      He has scored four goals in that period – one fewer than Ten Hag’s midfield duo who started in the defeat to Brighton.
      He does have two more assists than McTominay, but Fred still matches him.
      And from then on the stats only get worse for the France international – who previously played for Paris Saint-Germain.
      He has created just 31 chances – nine less than McTominay and 22 fewer than Fred.
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      Fred has made over 700 more passes since September 2020, with McTominay also outperforming Rabiot.
      The Juventus man has won fewer fouls than both and also has less touches.
      But perhaps the most damning one for United fans will be the number of possessions won.
      Ten Hag will be keen to see his defensive midfielders retrieving the ball with consistent regularity.
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      With that in mind, Rabiot clearly is not the man as he has won possession 133 fewer times than Fred and 33 less than McTominay.
      One way he does eclipse McTominay is in the number of tackles he has made – 136 to 116 – but Fred still gets the better of Rabiot there too as he has made 144.
      There is no clear way Rabiot improves Man Utd and that has to be a worry for fans of the club as they continue to hear reports about a £15million deal growing closer.
      McTominay has more impressive stats than Rabiot over the past two seasonsCredit: Reuters
      Fred has outshone Rabiot and McTominay since the start of the 2020/21 campaignCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd pull out of Marko Arnautovic transfer after huge fan backlash over cut-price move for Bologna striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have ended their shock pursuit of Marko Arnautovic due to fan backlash.The Red Devils made a surprise swoop for the Bologna forward earlier this week – much to the amazement of the Old Trafford faithful.
      Manchester United have pulled the plug on their pursuit of Marko ArnautovicCredit: Getty
      Arnautovic were set to bag Arnautovic for a cut-price feeCredit: REX
      But fan backlash has prompted the club to can the dealCredit: GETTY
      But fan backlash to the move has prompted the Premier League big boys to pull the plug on the deal.
      That’s according to The Athletic, who claim “complaints from fans” was a contributing factor to the club nixing the transfer.
      They also claim Serie A side Bologna priced the former West Ham man out of the “low-cost bracket”.
      United are now expected to move on to securing other attacking reinforcements before the transfer window shuts on August 31.
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      United’s pursuit of Arnautovic shocked many, including former Prem striker Chris Sutton.
      During an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club, the ex-Chelsea man said: “That’s madness, thinking about signing [Arnautovic].
      “I thought it was a spoof, it’s ridiculous.
      “It’s a real wrong move in terms of the eyes of the supporters.
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      “There’s a million other players out there United should have been linked with. I do no get that.
      “It’s an absolute PR disaster. If Arnautovic comes in, that’s going to put Ten Hag under so much pressure.”
      New United boss Erik ten Hag is already under pressure following the club’s shock defeat to Brighton on Sunday afternoon.
      The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Seagulls at Old Trafford thanks to a brace from Pascal Gross.
      Ten Hag said of the defeat: “It is a hell of a job [before us] – we have to work really hard, analyse and then move forward.
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      “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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      Adrien Rabiot ‘believes he’s sure to start in weak Man Utd midfield as he seeks transfer to make France World Cup squad’

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      ADRIEN RABIOT believes he is sure to start in Manchester United’s “weak midfield” as he bids to make France’s World Cup squad, according to reports. The 27-year-old appears to be drawing closer to a move to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag looks to beef up his under-fire midfield.
      Rabiot could be the next man through the door at Old Trafford as the United deal edges closerCredit: Getty
      Fred and Scott McTominay started Sunday’s disappointing defeat to Brighton, a pairing that has often been criticised by United fans.
      Reports from France suggest that Rabiot believes he can walk straight into United’s midfield.
      This is crucial for the Frenchman, who is looking to break into France’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
      L’Equipe report that Rabiot sees United as giving him the opportunity to “muscle in” on Didier Deschamps’ team selection.
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      They claim that he sees his place in Ten Hag’s team as “almost guaranteed” due to his “weak” competition.
      The claim comes following Rabiot’s exclusion from the main World Cup squad in 2018, as his boss instead tried to place him on the reserve list.
      Rabiot controversially then refused to be on the reserve list and withdrew from it.
      The midfielder is believed to have since patched things up with Deschamps and is fighting to be included this time round.
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      His move to United now looks close, with his mum agent tasked with helping to get the deal over the line.
      United have turned their attention to Rabiot after their attempt to lure Frenkie de Jong to Manchester came frustratingly unstuck.
      Along with the player’s contractual disputes with Barcelona, the Red Devils have also had to contend with Chelsea challenging for his signature. More

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      ‘I didn’t like him’ – Man Utd hero Rio Ferdinand reveals ‘nasty character’ Fernando Torres left him with horror scar

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand revealed he didn’t like ex-Liverpool and Chelsea star Fernando Torres.Ferdinand, 43, and Torres clashed several times between 2007 and 2014 but there was one game the United hero will never forget.
      Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand didn’t like Fernando TorresCredit: Getty
      Rio Ferdinand played against Fernando Torres when he was with Liverpool and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The legendary defender claimed the former Spain international stamped so hard on his foot that he needed stitches and an injection at half-time.
      The former England international added that he still carries a scar from that incident.
      Torres lost his rival’s respect after that game, with the United hero calling him a “nasty character”.
      Ferdinand told the Vibe with Five show: “I didn’t like Torres. He stamped on my foot one time in a game when the ball was at the other end.
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      “[I needed] stiches in my foot. I was playing and the ball was at the other end and we had had a few tussles in the game.
      “He was game, trust me. The ball went out at the other end and he just stamped on my foot and there was no ball about anywhere.
      “I went in at half time and when I took off my boot it was the worst thing I could have done.
      “My foot just went wooosh [mimics foot swelling], I had to get stitches, I had an injection, and I put my boot back on and went out and played.
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      “For ages it was killing me and I’ve got a scar on my foot.”
      Ferdinand spent his entire career in the Premier League playing mostly for United after a stint with West Ham and Leeds before rolling credits with Queens Park Rangers.
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      Chelsea transfer blow as Frenkie de Jong ‘doesn’t want to leave Barcelona AT ALL’ despite contract dispute

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      FRENKIE DE JONG has dealt Chelsea a huge blow in the transfer market after telling them he doesn’t want to leave Barcelona, reports suggest.Chelsea looked set to hijack De Jong’s transfer to Manchester United, but now it appears they could suffer the same fate as their Premier League rivals by failing to land him.
      Frenkie de Jong is set to snub Chelsea for a Barcelona stayCredit: AFP
      The Dutchman’s future has been a hot topic this summer, with Barcelona reportedly trying to force him out of the club in order to prevent them breaking financial fair play rules.
      The Spanish giant’s attempts to register a number of new signings has been rejected by LaLiga owing to their excessive wage bill, which the sale of De Jong would pay for.
      They are even said to have threatened him with legal action to revert back to his pre-2020 deal after finding “evidence of criminality” around the contract given to him by the club’s old board.
      Regardless, De Jong has no plans to leave.
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      As reported by Sport, the 25-year-old told Chelsea owner Todd Boehly of his intention to stay days ago, with the American then calling him to try and convince him.
      However, De Jong reaffirmed his desire to see out his contract at Barcelona which runs until 2026, and “does not want a move in any form.”
      Barca boss Xavi and club president Joan Laporta have both expressed their wish to keep De Jong at the club, and the midfielder’s performance in their last game shows why.
      Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has claimed to “know for a fact” that De Jong does not want a transfer to Man Utd.
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      But their disappointing performance against Brighton, particularly midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay, during Erik ten Hag’s first game will make their need for De Jong even more desperate.
      This being said, they have reportedly agreed a £15million deal to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus.
      Chelsea in contrast to United won their opening game against Everton.
      And despite a staggering outlay of over £160m on transfers, the club don’t appear to be finished yet.
      Deals for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are said to be in the works. More

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      Man Utd agree £15m fee with Juventus for Adrien Rabiot.. but will have to deal with his MOTHER to get transfer over line

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face the mother of all negotiations to land their midfield target Adrien Rabiot.The Red Devils have agreed a deal with Juventus to pay £15million for the 27-year-old France star.
      Man Utd have agreed a £15m deal with Juventus for Adrien RabiotCredit: Getty
      Now they must deal with his mother Veronique in the negotiationsCredit: Getty
      But now comes the tough part — sorting out personal terms with his fiery agent and mother Veronique.
      Previously, she has clashed with sporting directors, demanded to meet managers and attend training sessions.
      And more nightmare negotiations are the last thing United need following a frustrating summer trying to land key targets and a disastrous opening-day defeat to Brighton.
      Veronique wanted to go on a pre-season tour after her son signed his first pro forms with Paris Saint-Germain.
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      And when he was dropped to PSG’s reserves in a row over wages, she went public with her frustrations.
      She said: “My son is a hostage of the club, he will soon live in prison on bread and water.”
      She also scuppered a move to Spurs in 2018 over her wage demands.
      United have turned to Juve’s Rabiot as their pursuit of Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong drags on.
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      And Cristiano Ronaldo is still demanding to leave.
      Juventus are happy to get rid of a player with a year left on his deal, with reports in Italy claiming they were ready to pay him off to get shut.
      United have also had a £7.5m offer for Bologna’s former West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic rejected. More