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      Harry Redknapp: Even Pep Guardiola would struggle with Man Utd shambles… but I can still see them beating Liverpool

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      WHEN you hit rock bottom at least you can’t go any lower — so there’s a rare spot of good news for Manchester United at least.Let’s face it, it’s been in short supply… bottom of the table, not a point on the board and the whole club in need of a complete overhaul.
      Erik ten Hag has suffered a nightmare start at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      Ten Hag has seen his side lose to Brighton and get smashed by BrentfordCredit: Reuters
      So surely you’d have to be mad to suggest there couldn’t be a better time to play their massive rivals Liverpool, the team who put NINE past them last season.
      Well, I’ve been called plenty worse over the years and no doubt will be again now.
      Because not only do I see it as the perfect game for United but I really can’t see them getting beaten.
      Everyone seems to think it is a case of how many. They’re talking of a three, four or five-goal win for Liverpool. You’ll struggle to find anyone tipping anything but an away victory.

      But, for me, that puts United in a no-lose situation — and I certainly don’t think they will lose at Old Trafford tomorrow night.
      First and foremost, while they have been shocking in their two games, Liverpool haven’t set the world on fire either.
      Fulham were good value for a point and the Reds only started playing against Crystal Palace — and got a draw — when they went down to ten men.
      Look, if United were playing a Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Southampton or whoever tomorrow, the pressure would be unbelievable. That really would be a hiding to nothing.
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      But against Liverpool the place will be bouncing, the fans will be right up for it and these players won’t want to be ridiculed again with the whole world watching.
      It comes down to picking the right team… and for Erik ten Hag that means swallowing a bit of pride.
      I know he wants to play great football but it’s not all about tactics and systems and fancy plans. Sometimes it’s as basic as simply running about.
      When I went back to Portsmouth in 2005, I took over a bad side which was in real trouble and had only won twice by December.
      I looked at the stats and we were getting outrun every week.
      United are in a no-lose situation — and I certainly don’t think they will lose at Old Trafford tomorrow night.Harry Redknapp
      While plenty of teams were better than us, there was no excuse for that.
      So each Monday I’d have the board out, highlighting how much ground they’d covered individually and as a unit.
      Suddenly there was no hiding place for them — and you know what? The running stats went through the roof, we were the ones outrunning opponents and the results were incredible.
      We stayed up that season because of hard work — and that’s what can get United something against Liverpool.
      They have to roll up their sleeves, get in their faces, chase the ball, crowd them out, don’t give them space, steam into tackles and bully them.
      They have to run like they’ve never run before — certainly not this season — and have no excuses come the final whistle.
      Ten Hag has to pick 11 players who are ready to give everything. And if they do, Old Trafford will be on fire.
      Harry Redknapp says even Pep Guardiola would struggle with this Man Utd squadCredit: Reuters
      Redknapp still thinks United will get a result against Liverpool on MondayCredit: Getty
      Before anyone thinks otherwise, I’m not suggesting that getting a result against the old enemy would cure everything. There is way, way too much work to be done for that.
      How many of this lot would have got in the team ten or 12 years ago? They’re seven or eight players short and it is going to take years to fix.
      The manager is getting stick — and I do think he made a rick in signing a 5ft 9in centre-back in Lisandro Martinez — but it goes way deeper than that.
      Put Pep Guardiola in charge of that lot and he’d have no chance without a load of reinforcements. United are so far off the top, it’s scary.
      Whoever is in charge of recruitment at Old Trafford needs to have a look at themselves, because it’s been non-existent.
      United spent heavily but then started looking at Marko Arnautovic. My God! I had to check he was still playing.
      Mind you, making mistakes — like at Brentford — doesn’t help. A manager may want to play from the back but if the opposition presses, you have to rely on common sense at times.
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      United lack someone to run the game, be a leader, make them play… and they’ve been very easy to play against.
      There’s no better place or time to change that than against Liverpool at Old Trafford and they have to be fired up to fight for their lives. And you know what? I think they will. More

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      Man Utd set to miss out on Christian Pulisic transfer with Chelsea winger only open to joining Champions League club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to miss out on signing Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, according to reports.The Red Devils began to consider a loan deal for the winger earlier this week.
      Pulisic is expected to reject a move to Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      New boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add to his attacking ranks following United’s disastrous start to the Premier League season.
      However, they may now have to consider alternative options as Pulisic is reluctant to make the switch.
      According to The Daily Mail, he wants to join a club that is competing in the Champions League.
      And if he cannot do this, he would prefer to remain at Stamford Bridge rather than make the move to Old Trafford.
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      Man Utd are now looking to pursue a deal for Ajax winger Antony.
      The Red Devils made another bid for the Brazil international worth £67.5million on Thursday, but it was rejected by the Eredivisie giants.
      Ajax reportedly want £84m for their star man – a fee which United chiefs would be reluctant to pay.
      PSV winger Cody Gakpo has since emerged as an alternative target.
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      The 23-year-old did sign a contract extension with the Dutch side earlier this year to keep him at the club until 2026.
      But, it is understood that PSV would be willing to listen to offers if a suitable approach is made. More

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      Man Utd target stunning TRIPLE transfer swoop for De Jong, Antony and Gakpo to take summer spending towards £300million

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are determined to spend their way out of a crisis by signing THREE more players this month, according to reports.The Red Devils yesterday confirmed that they have reached an agreement to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid.
      Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his squadCredit: Alamy
      United have so far failed in their pursuit of Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian’s arrival will take United’s summer splurge to around £125million… and it is unlikely to end there.
      According to the Mirror, the Red Devils could take their spending to £300m by splashing out on a trio of high profile signings.
      They claim that United STILL want Frenkie de Jong, despite bolstering their midfield by recruiting Casemiro.
      Completing a deal for the Dutchman still appears a far-fetched possibility, however, with De Jong expecting Barca to give up on their quest to sell him and avoid paying £17m in deferred wages.
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      United agreed a £71.5m deal for the 25-year-old earlier this summer, but De Jong was unwilling to move while his financial dispute with Barcelona raged on.
      The Red Devils also remain determined to prise winger Antony away from Ajax, but are finding a deal similarly hard to come by.
      United chiefs had a £72m bid turned down for the Brazilian this week – prompting him to allegedly SKIP training on Friday in protest.
      The Dutch giants are reluctant to lose yet another key figure to Old Trafford this summer, following the departures of Ten Hag and Lisandro Martinez.
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      It’s expected that they will relent and sell Antony, however, if a big enough bid is lodged.
      In addition to Antony, United want to further bolster their forward options by signing Cody Gakpo from PSV.
      The Dutch side value Gakpo at £35m, but United believe this valuation could fall if PSV fail to qualify for the Champions League group stage.
      They host Rangers next week with their tie finely poised at 2-2, and United are likely to wait until the outcome of the match before pressing on with a move.
      The Red Devils are claimed to believe that signing new attackers could strengthen their position in dealing with wantaway forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Sulky star Ron is determined to leave Old Trafford, but United publicly maintain that he is not for sale.
      Antony wants to join Man UnitedCredit: Getty
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      Federico Valverde’s girlfriend sends expletive-laden message to Casemiro begging him to back out of Man Utd transfer

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      CASEMIRO has been urged to REJECT a move to Manchester United by Federico Valverde’s girlfriend Mina Bonino.The defensive midfielder, 30, is set to join United in a blockbuster £70million transfer from Real Madrid.
      Casemiro is set to join Man Utd on a four-year dealCredit: Getty
      Valverde’s girlfriend Mina Boniono has begged the Brazilian to stayCredit: Getty
      Mina has urged Casemiro against joining Man Utd with a hilarious WhatsApp messageCredit: Instagram @minabonino
      He will sign a bumper four-year contract worth approximately £350,000-a-week over the weekend after completing a medical.
      However, Mina – the girlfriend of Casemiro’s Real Madrid teammate Valverde – begged him to stay in Spain with a hilarious WhatsApp message.
      The text simply read: “Gil de mierda! No te vayas,” which translates to: “Don’t leave, you s**t b*****d,” in Spanish.
      Casemiro has already bid farewell to Real Madrid with an emotional message on social media.
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      It read: “I have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought. I hope to return one day to what will always be my home.
      “Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to give back to @realmadrid and Real Madrid all that you have given me. Forever… Hala Madrid!”
      His sensational move to Man Utd will see him become the most expensive player over the age of 30.
      Toni Kroos – Casemiro’s former midfield partner – fired a warning to the Red Devils on Friday, claiming the Brazilian would never let his teammates relax in training.
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      He said: “With you, my dear Case, it was impossible not to break a sweat… in any situation.
      “Because you wouldn’t let us relax even in the Turkish bath. Meeting there was another torment: you told someone to go and you almost had exercise bikes and weights ready.
      “A warning for your new colleagues to know. Because with you even the Turkish bath was a gym… and you only allow people to lie down when it’s time to do sit-ups.” More

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      Man Utd boost as Hakim Ziyech ‘ready’ for transfer return to Ajax from Chelsea to open door for Antony Old Trafford move

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      CHELSEA midfielder Hakim Ziyech is reportedly keen on the prospect of a return to Ajax.The midfielder, 29, has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Ziyech is keen to join AjaxCredit: Getty
      He arrived in London two years ago but has since failed to establish himself as a regular first team starter.
      Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is now open to offloading him on a permanent basis.
      Manchester United were interested in pursuing a deal, but they have since reverted attention back to signing Brazilian winger Antony.
      And now Ajax are interested in bringing him back to the Eredivisie.
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      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Ziyech is keen to re-join his former club.
      The Morocco international spent four years with the Dutch giants before joining Chelsea in 2020.
      During that time he scored 49 goals and assisted 81 in 165 appearances.
      If Ajax were to complete a deal for Ziyech, who is expected to cost just £8million, it could open the door for Man Utd to sign top target Antony.
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      The Red Devils had a £67.5m bid for the winger rejected earlier this week.
      But, with Ziyech set to make an arrival, the Eredivisie champions may be more inclined to accept a new offer.
      Man Utd chiefs have already established PSV winger Cody Gakpo as an alternative target if they cannot sign Antony.
      The Dutchman would be a more affordable option with PSV expecting just £34m for his services. More

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      Man Utd star Amad Diallo wanted on loan transfer by Nice if French side miss out on Arsenal record signing Nicolas Pepe

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Amad Diallo is reportedly being monitored by Ligue 1 side Nice.The French outfit are keen to secure Arsenal’s record signing Nicolas Pepe on a loan deal before the transfer window slams shut.
      Diallo is being linked with a loan move away from Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      But if they cannot secure the Ivory Coast international then Diallo is thought to be next on their list of targets.
      According to The Mail, Nice are one of a number of clubs chasing the Man Utd youngster.
      Championship sides Blackpool and Sunderland are also interested in the 20-year-old forward.
      And he is not in Erik ten Hag’s plans at Old Trafford, so the wise decision may well be to take up another loan move.

      Diallo spent last season at Rangers as United were keen for him to earn some game time.
      And he netted three times in 13 appearances for the Scottish outfit – but failed to establish himself as a first team regular.
      He spent pre-season back with Man Utd but has not figured in Ten Hag’s starting line-ups.
      Now things appear to be coming to a head as he is linked with a move away.
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      It comes amid a major crisis at Old Trafford.
      The Red Devils have lost their opening two Premier League games of the season – 2-1 to Brighton and 4-0 to Brentford.
      It has left Ten Hag scrambling around for new players – with Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro agreeing a £70million move.
      United are also linked with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, Ajax forward Antony and PSV attacker Cody Gakpo.
      Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford – although it remains to be seen where he could end up. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Jamie Vardy reveals ‘easy’ decision to snub Man Utd and sign new Leicester contract

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      FOOTBALL fans are have slammed Manchester United for thinking they had “a chance” to sign Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy.Vardy agreed to extend his current deal at Leicester City to June 2024, ending Man Utd’s interest, saying it was an “easy” decision.
      United have been slammed by football fans for thinking they could sign VardyCredit: Getty
      Jamie Vardy has signed a new Leicester contract until 2024Credit: Getty
      The 35-year-old Leicester legend has already scored 164 goals in 387 appearances since signing from non-league Fleetwood Town for a bargain £1million in 2012.
      The veteran striker who celebrated 10 years with the club in May, also turned his back on potential interest from Chelsea to commit to Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes.
      And football fans have slammed Man Utd for thinking they had “a chance” to sign Leicester legend Vardy amid their own striker crisis.
      One fan tweeted: “Man Utd thought they’d have a chance.”
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      Another quipped: “Vardy was so worried about the United interest that he signed a new deal.”
      Others claim Vardy used United to get improved terms.
      They said: “Add Jamie #Vardy to the list of players who used a link to #United to get a bigger deal at his club.”
      The settled striker told LCFC.com: “I’m obviously over the moon. 
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      “Once I heard it was something the Club was looking at, there was only one thing that was going to happen, and I was going to sign it. The decision was easy.
      “I’ve been here long enough now that I feel like part of the furniture.
      “I think you can see with the way we’re trying to play, the way the Club’s wanting to go, that it’s going to be onwards and upwards.
      “Now it’s all about this season and finishing as high as we can.
      “My legs are still feeling great so I’ll carry that on helping the Club as much as I can, whether that’s scoring or assisting, that’s what I’m here to do.”
      Vardy, who is the Foxes top earner on £140,000 a week, has won the Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield and Championship titles with Leicester.
      He was a key figure in the Club’s promotion to the top-flight in 2013/14, finding the net on 16 occasions, and played a vital role in the historic escape from relegation the following season.
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      Last season was a difficult one for Vardy, who only featured 25 times in the league due to niggling injuries.
      However he still finished the campaign as Leicester’s top Premier League scorer with 15 goals and two assists to prove to the Foxes board he was well worthy of a new deal. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo suffers ANOTHER transfer blow as Marseille join list of Champions League clubs to snub Man Utd star

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      MARSEILLE have rejected the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, according to reports.Ronaldo, 37, has been trying to force an escape from Old Trafford since returning from a prolonged summer break last month.
      Ronaldo is desperate to leave Man UtdCredit: Getty
      His disappointment following the club’s disastrous 2021-22 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League table and without any silverware, is understood to be the main factor contributing to his desire to leave.
      New 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 a sale.
      Various clubs have been linked with a potential swoop for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner including Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.
      But, a move has failed to materialise mainly due to the player’s age and wage demands.
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      Marseille were the most recent side to express an interest in signing Ronaldo, however, they are no longer considering a deal.
      According to RMC Sport, the Ligue 1 side now have no intention of recruiting him.
      This acts as another huge blow to the Portugal skipper, who is eager to make a return to Champions League football.
      Ronaldo has struggled to reintegrate back into the Man Utd squad since returning from the summer break.
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      Both players and club staff are claimed to be growing fed up with his poor attitude and a source has described him as a ‘walking bad mood’.
      Reports have suggested that he also regularly eats lunch alone at the club’s training ground.
      The Red Devils currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with no points after suffering two consecutive defeats against Brighton and Brentford respectively. More