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      Man Utd have £9m transfer bid for Marko Arnautovic rejected by Bologna after making shock swoop for ex-West Ham striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly had a £9million transfer offer rejected for Marko Arnautovic. The Red Devils kick off their season today against Brighton, but their pre-season has been marred by the gargantuan saga of Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      Arnautovic scored 14 league goals for Bologna last seasonCredit: Getty
      With the legendary forward wanting to leave, United have been shopping around for firepower this window, and landed on former West Ham star Arnautovic.
      Reports earlier this week indicated The Red Devils were lining up a shock bid for the 33-year-old.
      However, it has now been revealed by journalist Gianluca Di Marzio that United have submitted an offer for him.
      But current club Bologna have rejected a £9m bid.
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      The Austrian scored 14 Serie A goals for them last season, so it is understandable why they would be reluctant to let him go.
      Premier League fans will be all-to-familiar with Arnautovic, with him spending six years in English football at Stoke City and West Ham.
      The attacker scored just 22 times for Stoke in 145 games, with his creative side being more potent throughout his time at The Potters.
      His record at West Ham was far more impressive, contributing 40 goals in 65 games.
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      Arnautovic left West Ham in 2019 in favour of the Chinese Super League, before returning to Europe with Bologna last season.
      United boss Erik ten Hag, who has placed Ronaldo on the bench for his first-ever game against Brighton, knows Arnautovic well.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo looked far from happy sitting on bench after Erik ten Hag made bold call in first match in charge

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO started the new season on the bench for Manchester United against Brighton – and looked far from happy.New boss Erik ten Hag left the star out of his starting XI for today’s clash at Old Trafford – his first competitive match in charge of the club – and it backfired as they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat.
      Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t cut a happy figure on the benchCredit: Getty
      The Portugal ace had to watch on as his team-mates got things under wayCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo walked out with the rest of the subs after the starting XI had come out of the tunnelCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo appeared to be struggling to find a smile as he took his place on the sidelines before he was introduced in the 53rd-minute – but he was unable to spark a comeback.
      Ten Hag’s short Red Devils reign so far has been dominated by questions over Ronaldo’s future.
      The star, 37, missed the tour of Bangkok and Australia for family reasons and played just 45 minutes since then, in last week’s draw with Rayo Vallecano, which he left before the final whistle.
      The Portuguese icon is desperate to leave the club to play in the Champions League.
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      But with a lack of offers coming in, the wantaway superstar and his new boss are in limbo.
      CR7 is still a United player, after failing to secure an exit in this transfer window.
      Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid have all passed up opportunities to sign him.
      While boyhood club Sporting Lisbon and even Turkish giants Galatasaray have been linked.
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      Recent reports suggested Ronaldo had “put the squeeze” on new boss Ten Hag to start him against the Seagulls.
      However, the brave boss showed his authority by only naming the icon as substitute.
      Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez both made their debuts for United against Brighton after joining this summer. More

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      ‘Allow him to go’ – Wayne Rooney tells Man Utd to let Cristiano Ronaldo quit – and advises them who to sign as new No9

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      WAYNE ROONEY has urged Manchester United to let Cristiano Ronaldo quit Old Trafford – and told them what type of striker they should replace him with. The former Derby manager struck up a glorious partnership with Ronaldo during their time together at the club during the noughties.
      Ronaldo has made clear his ambition to play for a club in the Champions League this seasonCredit: EPA
      Rooney and Ronaldo used to terrify Premier League defences between 2006 and 2009Credit: Getty
      Now the new DC United boss has cast his eye over the troubles of his former team-mate, who has been agitating to leave the club this summer.
      United have so far held firm and they have been helped by the fact huge clubs like Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have turned down the chance to bring in the 37-year-old.
      Uncertainty hangs over the forward ahead of Erik ten Hag’s Premier League opener today against Brighton, especially following Ronaldo’s pre-season antics.
      But Rooney has suggested it would be in both party’s interest to let him leave.
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      He wrote in his Sunday Times column: “United are doing everything to bring Frenkie de Jong in and they could certainly do with a midfielder. A No9 too
      “I think United should let Cristiano Ronaldo go.
      “It’s not that Ronaldo can’t play in a Ten Hag team. He can play in any team. Ronny will always score you goals.
      “But my personal view is that United aren’t ready to challenge for the title now, so the aim has to be to build a team that can win the league in the next three to four years, and you have to plan for that.”
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      Rooney, 36, adds that United should be looking for a No9 who they can build around over the long-term.
      He said: “If the reports are true that Cristiano wants to leave the club, then United should allow him to go and get a No9 in who is going to be there for the next three or four years and really help them build a team that can be successful.
      “Ten Hag has to be given time to do it.”
      United have been linked with multiple strikers in the last few weeks of this transfer window.
      Marko Arnautovic has been tipped with making a shock switch to Manchester from Bologna.
      The former West Ham forward, 33, has scored 15 goals in 34 appearances in Serie A since arriving at the beginning of last season.
      Ten Hag’s team have also been been linked to Stuttgart star Sasa Kalajdzic.
      He is the tallest striker in the Bundesliga at 6ft, 6in and the Premier League side have reportedly held “initial talks”.
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      There’s also the chance that United may just settle with what they have following Anthony Martial’s encouraging pre-season.
      But he won’t be involved against the Seagulls today due to his injury, opening the door for a Ronaldo appearance. More

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      Erik ten Hag ready to get ugly with Man Utd as new boss vows to do all he can to win games for long-suffering fans

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      ERIK TEN HAG wants to turn Old Trafford into the home of the beautiful game but will win ugly if he has to.Manchester United’s new boss kicks off his Old Trafford reign against Brighton today, aiming to turn the fallen 20-time champions into top dogs once again.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is determined to get back to winning waysCredit: AP
      But the manager from the nation which gave the world ‘total football’ is equally determined to do it in style.
      The Dutchman may be a Premier League new boy but he is well aware winning alone has never been enough at United.
      And he is relishing the chance to put smiles back on the faces of long-suffering fans as much as points on the board.
      Ten Hag insisted: “That’s why I am here and I like it. United want to win but win in a certain way — pro-active, brave and with adventure.
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      “I think that belongs to the culture here and we want to bring that in.
      “Me, the staff and the players have to do everything to bring success back on to the pitch.
      “Every day you have to bring the maximum of what you can, then you will develop individually and as a team.”
      Yet Ten Hag is only too aware the hallmark of a successful side is the ability to grind out results when you are not playing well.
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      He said: “If you cannot win in a good way, an entertaining way, that is the mentality and the attitude we have to bring.
      “Sometimes there will be games when you will not play well but you still have to win.”
      Ten Hag has previous for dragging sleeping giants back to their feet, after turning a young Ajax side into one of the most exciting in Europe.
      But doing likewise at Old Trafford, on the back of last term’s dismal Premier League campaign, is another matter entirely.
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants out — something United bosses insist will not happen — and there is still no sign of sealing a deal for top transfer target Frenkie de Jong.
      On top of that, supporters plan another protest against the Glazer owners before the upcoming game with Brighton, with feelings as heated as ever.
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      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is willing to win ugly at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      It has made for a stormy start to Ten Hag’s tenure — and he has urged fans to turn Old Trafford into a bear pit for opponents instead.
      He added: “It’s clear this stadium is meant to bring over a fight, so I hope for good co-operation.
      “We know we have to give the example on the pitch. But if we have the right attitude — and by that I mean hard work and being brave — then the fans will like it and it will bring the fight back.
      “Every game is a challenge so we have to get the best out of it. There will be setbacks but we’ll have to deal with that.
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      “That is the attitude we all need. And when you show it and have a good plan, in the end you will achieve success. I am 100 per cent confident of that.
      “I see the potential in many players in this squad and, yes, I am convinced I can develop the team. You cannot change the past but you can change the future.” More

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      Erik ten Hag takes active role in Man Utd’s search for David de Gea’s back-up after Dean Henderson’s fiery exit

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      ERIK TEN HAG is taking an active role in Manchester United’s search for a new keeper.The club have spent weeks scouting for a No 2 to David de Gea. 
      Erik ten Hag is scouting a new keeper for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      United desperately need a new stopper after Dean Henderson joined Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Dean Henderson is on loan at Nottingham Forest so cover is needed.
      Keeper scout Tony Coton has options but insiders say boss Ten Hag has his own favourites, although they may be more expensive than the budget plan.
      The search has put Nathan Bishop’s loan move to Wycombe on hold and even stopped 36-year-old Tom Heaton going elsewhere for the season.
      But the Red Devils are sending highly-rated defender Charlie Wellens to Crewe on loan.
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      The 19-year-old, who is the son of Leyton Orient boss Richie, has been a regular for United at right-back or wing-back in their Under-23 side.
      Henderson this week fumed at “criminal” United for wasting a year of his career with false promises of the No 1 spot.
      The 25-year-old claimed he was promised the No 1 role ahead of David de Gea by ex-United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last summer — but played just THREE games.
      And he admitted he never had any intention of sticking around under Ten Hag this term.
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      He said: “I turned so many good loans down last summer for that reason  and they wouldn’t let me go.
      “To waste 12 months was criminal really, at my age. I was fuming. It was so frustrating.”
       didn’t really want the manager to   see me in training because I knew he’d probably want to keep me. 
      “I told all the hierarchy: ‘I need to go and play football. I don’t want to be  playing second fiddle’.
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      “And it panned out so I was almost gone before the manager came in.”
      Henderson got off to a disappointing start at the at Forest as they suffered a 2-0 opening day defeat to Newcastle. More

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      Harry Redknapp: Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be a problem if he stays at Man Utd… he will still be their BEST trainer

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      WE all know one player doesn’t make a team but they can certainly go a long way to breaking it.So the last thing Erik ten Hag needed when he walked into Manchester United was Cristiano Ronaldo trying to get out.
      Cristiano Ronaldo will still be the best trainer at the club if he stays at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is having to deal with the wantaway strikerCredit: Reuters
      I know from experience how damaging it can be to the dressing room when one of your senior men is unhappy.
      But if Ronaldo stays — and I don’t see clubs falling over themselves to sign him — don’t expect any problems with what United will get from him.
      He’ll still train better than anyone else and he’ll still be the first in and last out, because that’s just what he has always done.
      And whenever he plays, he will never give anything but his best — it’s what makes him the great player he is.
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      Behind the scenes, I’m sure Ten Hag is hoping someone comes up with an offer to suit everyone but I can’t see it.
      Ronaldo was probably thinking Bayern Munich, a Spanish side or a big Champions League team would want him.
      But there’s nowhere for him to go as far as I can see.
      So unless something pops up out of the blue, he’ll be sticking around — and the manager will have him involved.
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      If that’s the case, Ronaldo won’t cause the upset others might.
      Don’t forget, only Mo Salah and Son Heung-min got more goals last season, so he’ll still have a big role.
      But there are plenty of others at the club who have to step up this season.
      The good thing for Ten Hag is they can’t be any worse than last time.
      They’ve signed Lisandro Martinez and although he’s small for a centre-back, you can get away with it if you’re quick and read the game as well as him.
      Although if they can’t get Frenkie de Jong over the line, don’t be surprised to see Martinez in a defensive midfield role.
      I must admit, I thought a deal for De Jong would have been long done by now.
      A Dutch manager signing a Dutch player who’s got a Dutch agent… it looked nailed on.
      He’ll still train better than anyone else and he’ll still be the first in and last out, because that’s just what he has always done.Harry Redknapp on Cristiano Ronaldo
      The one thing for sure is United will be better than last season… they could hardly be worse.
      I also think, though, the top four is beyond them again, for all I expect them to improve.
      In my book, the top six will be the same as last time, with one big exception — I can see Liverpool pipping Manchester City to the title.
      City have certainly got the real deal in Erling Haaland, who’s got pace, power, strength and is a great finisher.
      He’s going to take some stopping and there were times last season when they did lack a goalscorer.
      Harry Redknapp backs Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool to pip Man City to the titleCredit: Alamy
      But Liverpool have a decent boy as well in Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz is a top player and Salah has signed a new deal.
      There was only a point between these two last season and I can see it being just as close.
      But as someone who likes a bet, I have to say Liverpool are the best value.
      I do think this is the year City win the Champions League — and that could actually be the deciding factor in the title race.
      It’s the one trophy to elude Pep Guardiola at the Etihad and if he rotates players later in the season, he won’t be resting any of his big guns in Europe, that’s for sure.
      In my book, the top six will be the same as last time, with one big exception — I can see Liverpool pipping Manchester City to the title.Harry Redknapp
      Liverpool obviously want to win it as well but, given the choice, I think winning the Premier League in front of their own fans, rather than an empty stadium like in 2020, would be their pick.
      I’m sure Jurgen Klopp has dreamt of what it would be like to lift the trophy at a packed Anfield. Well, this season I reckon he’ll find out.
      Behind the big two, Spurs have made a couple of great signings in Ivan Perisic and Yves Bissouma — although I can’t see where Richarlison fits in — and I fancy them for third.
      And things look a lot more optimistic for Chelsea than a few months ago.
      Raheem Sterling is in and Kalidou Koulibaly is a fantastic defender. They’re my tip for fourth.
      Then it’s Arsenal — who have also bought well and will improve — and United fighting for the two places beyond them and daylight back to the rest.
      I’m just delighted the Premier League is back — that’s my weekends sorted again for nine months!

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      Scott Parker has got a job on his hands if he wants to keep Bournemouth in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      I’VE got my season ticket for Bournemouth and will be there for every home game — but it could be a very long season for them.
      If Scott Parker keeps the Cherries up, it will be a much, much bigger achievement than getting them up.
      Scottie’s not had loads to spend and while he had the best squad in the Championship, it’s also one that’s not good enough for the Premier League.
      They signed Marcus Tavernier from Middlesbrough but need much more than the couple of other free transfers who came in on top of him.
      They’ve got a proper Prem striker in Dominic Solanke but it comes down to the service he’ll get. I’d love them to survive but it’s going to be hard.
      It’s the same for Fulham, despite a nice result against Liverpool.
      Again, getting the service to Aleksandar Mitrovic will be key or they could struggle.
      But I can see Nottingham Forest, the other promoted side, doing the same as Brentford last time and staying up quite easily.
      Jesse Lingard and Dean Henderson are great signings.
      The other relegation place could end up being between Southampton, who really need a goalscorer, and Brentford.
      Everton have it all on, too, and if Frank Lampard gets them halfway up the table he’ll have worked a miracle, because he took over a bang average group.
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      Of the others, lots of people will be keen to see how Newcastle go. But although they’ve got untold riches, they’re clearly taking it step by step.
      It’s only a matter of time before they challenge for the top six and above but, for now at least, that looks beyond them. More

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      Man Utd make shock transfer enquiry for ex-Man City star Leroy Sane after Antony frustration

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a shock enquiry for former Manchester City star Leroy Sane.United are looking for attacking reinforcements after being frustrated in their bid to sign Antony from Ajax.
      Sane is on Man Utd’s shortlist of attacking targets in the summer windowCredit: Getty
      And Bayern Munich winger Sane is on the shortlist despite his successful spell with the club’s noisy neighbours.
      Sources say Bayern would be willing to cash in on Sane after his indifferent form since his £40m move from City in 2020.
      Liverpool have also been linked with the Germany international, who has fallen down the pecking order after Bayern signed Reds star Sadio Mane earlier this summer.
      As Sunsport reported, PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo, Wolves star Pedro Neto, Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma and Crystal Palace wideman Michael Olise are also on United’s radar.
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      But the willingness to consider a move for Sane is a sign of how urgently new boss Erik Ten Hag wants to bolster his forward line.
      Carlos Tevez’s move directly from Old Trafford to the Etihad in 2009 caused bad blood between the local rivals.
      City’s “Welcome To Manchester” billboards to hail the Tevez signing wound up Sir Alex Ferguson and United fans.
      And the Argentinian star went on to win the FA Cup and Premier League with City.
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      Ten Hag needs more options up front amid the uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      The Portuguese superstar has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer.
      But he could still start for United in their season opener against Brighton on Sunday due to Anthony Martial’s injury. More

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      Man Utd slammed for not fighting to keep ‘greatest player ever’ Cristiano Ronaldo amid raging transfer saga by Souness

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been blasted for not fighting to keep Cristiano Ronaldo at the club.In one of the summer’s biggest transfer saga’s, Ronaldo has been trying to force a move out of Man Utd.
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Old TraffordCredit: PA
      Graeme Souness has criticised United’s handling of the Ronaldo sagaCredit: Getty
      The legendary forward wants to play Champions League football, which is not something United can presently offer following their worst ever Premier League campaign last season.
      Ronaldo left Old Trafford before United’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano had finished after he was substituted off at halt-time.
      Despite all of this, he is expected to play a part in United’s opener against Brighton after Anthony Martial picked up an injury.
      Liverpool legend Graeme Souness slammed United’s handling of the situation, and revealed what he would do with Ronaldo.
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      He told talkSPORT: “I would have tried to have nipped it in the bud before now. I’d have got in front of him as soon as possible.
      “We all know how the game works, his people and Jorge Mendes would have been speaking to clubs and asking could they afford him.
      “I don’t believe that he’s gone out on a limb and said that he wants to leave without having something going on in the background.
      “It seems that there is still somebody out there for him, but they’re not willing to show their hand.”
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      “From the United view, you try keep him. There’s an argument to say that he’s the greatest player ever to kick a football, his stats and his longevity would suggest that.
      “I would keep him. He doesn’t get goals against the big teams, the game passes him by a bit and he plays the width of the box, but he does get goals.
      “We all know how important goals are to the cause as you can be not playing very well, but if you’ve got a goal-getter then it makes you look like a very different team.
      “Goals are everything and it’s the hardest job in football. I’d go out of my way to keep him.” More