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      Man Utd ‘were tricked into Cristiano Ronaldo transfer by City’, Milinkovic-Savic approach, Pogba PSG bid

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly made a formal approach for Paul Pogba.The France World Cup winner is out of contract at Man Utd in the summer and there is very little indication that he will sign a new deal.
      In fact, the Red Devils have already drawn up a list of potential replacements.
      One name high on that list is said to be long-term target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
      Man Utd are said to have made an enquiry for the Lazio star, who the Serie A club are reported to be willing to sell rather than letting him run down his contract.
      And Eric ten Hag is said to be moving ever closer to becoming the new Man Utd manager, with talks reported to be at an “advanced” stage.
      Amid a mixed season for Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford, Man City legend Shaun Goater has suggested United were tricked by Pep Guardiola’s club into signing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      He said: “It could be a really smart chess move from City, who have already thought a few steps ahead, maybe with one eye on the next summer transfer window.
      “And by forcing United’s hand into signing Ronaldo, it’s likely to be one less team who are going to go after a striker this summer.”
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      Ferdinand blasts Man Utd
      Rio Ferdinand has blasted Man Utd for their handling of Paul Pogba’s contract.
      The French World Cup winner’s contract is set to expire in the summer, and he is yet to sign a new deal with the club.
      The Red Devils could, therefore, lose a player they paid a once world record £90million fee for for nothing.
      “Business has been done poorly at the club,” Ferdinand told his FIVE YouTube channel.
      “We shouldn’t be allowing players to get down to this stage in their contracts. I don’t think it should happen.
      “Economically, to let someone you’ve spent £80m, £90m on, plus wages, leave on a free transfer is absolutely criminal. Twice, it’s like they’ve pulled our pants down twice.”
      Klaassen takes swipe at United
      Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen has revealed that he hopes Erik ten Hag will remain as manager of the Amsterdam club, and can’t understand why he would leave to lead a side of lesser quality.
      Former Everton man Klaassen was discussing the ongoing speculation linking his coach with the Old Trafford job when he appeared to make the dig at the Premier League club.
      The Dutch international told Voetball Primeur: [Erik ten Hag] has been doing well with us for years and Manchester United has been doing badly for years.”
      The Red Devils are now five seasons without silverware. In that time, Ten Hag has won two Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Cups.
      Pay the price for Memphis
      Barcelona forward Memphis Depay could make a sensational return to England after being ‘seduced’ by several Premier League clubs.
      Superdeporte claims the former Manchester United flop is being courted by no less than three major sides.
      Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton have all reportedly made contact with Barcelona over a summer move.
      And Depay could be keen for a second shot in England after failing miserably at Old Trafford.
      With Depay only signing a TWO-year deal at the Nou Camp last summer, Barca feel they may have to cash in now so they can strengthen other areas of their squad.

      Arsenal winning Cody Gakpo race
      EXCLUSIVE: PSV forward Cody Gakpo appears to favour a switch to the Emirates over moves to Man Utd and Liverpool should he depart this summer.
      The 22-year-old told SunSport: “The Premier League is a big league. Virgil van Dijk plays there with Liverpool so I like to watch them.
      “We are not the same kind of league but I think we try to look at the Prem and learn about it.
      “Everybody wants to play one time in the Prem. I don’t favour one team but I like Arsenal a lot.
      “I looked up to Henry when I was younger because he was a tall guy who played on the wing.”
      Cody Gakpo on Prem interest
      EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal and Man Utd target Cody Gakpo has spoken of interest in him ahead of rumours he could depart PSV in the summer.
      The 22-year-old forward told SunSport: “I try to stay focused on what I am doing now and finishing the season really well, then after that I can focus on something else.
      “If I can make a step to a team who plays in the Champions League every season, of course it is my dream.
      “But I still have a contract and there is a new coach coming in — but maybe there comes a club I cannot say no to.
      “Maybe they won’t come and I have to stay but for now I just want to keep working on this season.”
      United ‘not good enough for CL’
      Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United to forget about the top four – as they aren’t good enough to compete in the Champions League.
      Speaking on Monday Night Football, Rooney said: “I think for Manchester United not to be challenging, I think they’d want the season to be stopped now, if it could.
      “Forget about the Champions League, they’re not going to compete next year if they qualify for it.
      “I think they have to rebuild.
      “Rebuild the squad, rebuild everything around the first team, around the club to make sure they put themselves in a position for in three years time, they can actually challenge again for the Premier League.”
      Rooney rues Ronaldo’s United return
      Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United made a mistake in re-signing his former strike partner Cristiano Ronaldo, and should have instead invested in players for the future.
      United’s record goalscorer was a guest on Sky’s Monday Night Football, and was asked directly if Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford had been a success.
      Rooney responded: “You’d have to say no, not at the minute. He’s scored important goals in the Champions League earlier on in the season, and he scored the hat-trick against Tottenham.
      “But I think if you’re looking at the future of the club, you have to go with younger, and hungrier players to lift Manchester United over the next two or three years.
      “Cristiano is getting on a bit now, and he’s obviously not the player he was when he was in his twenties.
      “That happens, that’s football. He’s still a goal threat, I just feel they need more younger and more hungry players.”
      Big boots to Phill
      Man Utd have been advised to MOVE ON from superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba.
      Legendary forward Wayne Rooney has urged his former club to look to build for the future by signing young and hungry players.
      Garth Crooks reckons Ronaldo should leave this summer and link up with fellow United legend and global superstar Becks at Inter Miami.
      Moving on both Ronaldo, 37, and Pogba, 29, could see the club sign top target Kalvin Phillips.
      United could also reignite their interest in Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, who is nine years Ronaldo’s junior.
      Here is how United could line-up next season.

      Premier League return for Gnabry?
      Serge Gnabry is reportedly contemplating leaving Bayern Munich this summer with several Premier League giants chasing his signature.
      The 26-year-old’s contract with the Bavarian behemoths is up next summer and talks between the two parties have stalled due to his wage demands.
      The ex-Arsenal ace has rapidly transitioned into one of Europe’s best wingers – scoring 61 goals and providing 40 assists in 163 games since joining Bayern.
      Although Bayern are desperate to keep hold of the winger, a gang of the continent’s biggest clubs have caught wind of his fraught relationship with the Bundesliga side.
      And according to Goal, via the Daily Mail, Premier League big boys Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United top the list of interested parties.
      Cristiano Ronaldo to Inter Miami?
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to quit Manchester United and create a “formidable partnership” with David Beckham at Inter Miami.
      Garth Crooks told BBC Sport: “Old age comes to us all but its impact can be more visible in some than others.
      “Ronaldo has scored an impressive 18 goals in 32 matches in all competitions this season but it is a far cry from his usual high standards of almost a goal every game when he was playing for Real Madrid.
      “I am a huge admirer of Ronaldo.
      “His professionalism is beyond reproach and he has more than fulfilled the expectations required of a 37-year-old player in the toughest league in the world.
      “However, he is still a young man who needs a purpose in life. The United States might be the place to establish that purpose.
      “David Beckham and Ronaldo would make a formidable partnership in Miami. One thing is for sure, the five-time Ballon D’or winner doesn’t need the money.”
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      Paris Saint-Germain have made an official approach to Paul Pogba, according to the Manchester Evening News’ Samuel Luckhurst.
      The United correspondent reports that PSG have presented a package to Pogba’s representatives that includes a salary lower than what is currently on the table to remain at Old Trafford.
      The French midfielder is open to a move to his country’s capital, although is believes to favour a move back to former club Juventus.
      And United are said to be already eyeing up his replacement, with Lazio ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on their shortlist.
      The 27-year-old’s contract is ticking down, and it’s understood that the Rome outfit want to cash in before he – like Pogba – walks away for nothing.
      Corriere dello Sport report that United have enquired about the Serbia international’s services.
      In other news, United’s hopes of signing Ronald Araujo in the summer have been dealt a huge blow after it emerged that the centre-back was now willing to sign a new contract with Barcelona.
      It had previously been reported that the Uruguayan was up for grabs after talks with Barca over a new deal had stalled.
      And finally, Wayne Rooney has claimed that Manchester United’s academy “didn’t exist” under Jose Mourinho.
      Appearing on Monday Night Football, Wazza said: “The distance between the academy and the first team and the manager, especially under Mourinho, was huge.
      “It was almost as if they didn’t exist, if you like. Having the relationship they had with Sir Alex for 26 years and then not being allowed anywhere near the first team…
      “It’s almost like there was a divorce between the first team and the academy.”
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      How Man Utd could line up next term with Kalvin Philips but no Cristiano Ronaldo or Paul Pogba after Wayne Rooney blast

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been advised to MOVE ON from superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba.Legendary forward Wayne Rooney has urged his former club to look to build for the future by signing young and hungry players.
      Phillips could help bolster Man Utd’s midfield and Kane could add some consistent firepower up front
      Rooney has urged the club to move on from superstars like Ronaldo and PogbaCredit: REUTERS
      Phillips is being linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: REX FEATURES
      Pogba is out of contract this summer and there hasn’t been any indication he will sign a new one.
      The Frenchman is attracting a lot of interest from Europe’s elite, with Paris Saint-Germain among those keen on signing the midfielder.
      And Man Utd’s Champions League status may also play a role in whether Pogba and Ronaldo stay.
      The Red Devils are currently sat seventh in the Premier League behind West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham in the race for fourth.
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      Garth Crooks reckons Ronaldo should leave this summer and link up with fellow United legend and global superstar Becks at Inter Miami.
      Moving on both Ronaldo, 37, and Pogba, 29, could see the club sign top target Kalvin Phillips.
      The Leeds midfielder could reportedly be bought for around £60million and could form a good partnership with Fred in the midfield.
      Academy graduate Scott McTominay may have to sit on the bench and watch the right and left footed midfield combo.
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      United could also reignite their interest in Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, who is nine years Ronaldo’s junior.
      Fellow attackers Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial could also leave the club in the summer, making signing a striker even more important.
      Rashford is said to be concerned by his lack of game time at his boyhood club.
      And Martial is struggling to get starts in LaLiga on loan at Sevilla.
      Rooney has also backed club captain Harry Maguire to regain confidence.
      Maguire has been singled out for his poor performances this term.
      Speaking on Monday Night Football, Rooney said: “I like Harry. I know Harry personally.
      “He hasn’t been in his best form this season, like a lot of players haven’t.
      “And then he goes to play for England and he looks a world-class centre-back.
      “Again, a lot of it is confidence. The players need to feel winning again, to feel winning consistently to get that confidence back.
      “And if they do that, Harry Maguire’s a big part of it.”
      And if Maguire does find his form again, he’ll undoubtedly start in the heart of Man Utd’s defence with Luke Shaw to his left and Raphael Varane to his right.
      Diogo Dalot is preferred to Aaron Wan-Bissaka at the moment at right-back.
      Bruno Fernandes, who has signed a new four-year contract, and Jadon Sancho will most likely start.
      Youngster Anthony Elanga could also be forwarded more game time in behind Kane. More

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      Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick has list of names for transfer overhaul but faces Old Trafford snub

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      RALF RANGNICK has compiled a list of names to buy and sell but faces a snub at Old Trafford.The German coach hopes to land a senior role at Manchester United and will recommend changes he thinks are needed.
      Ralf Rangnick has compiled a list of names to buy and sell but faces a snub at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      But the United transfers team have their own ideas and Rangnick’s position is so uncertain that even his own job description is in doubt.
      Rangnick, 63, had his eye on director of football but may only be offered a few days a month as an advisor.
      Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is among the favourites to take over at Old Trafford in the summer.
      United lost further ground on the race for top four after being held 1-1 by Leicester at Old Trafford.
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      Rangnick said: “As long as it is possible mathematically, it is possible.
      “But no matter how likely it might be, it’s our job and our duty, for ourselves and our supporters, for everybody, to do our very best to finish off the season on the best possible note.
      “That means now preparing for an away game at Everton, to try to win that.”
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      Rangnick added: “With regards to the result, obviously we had hoped for three points.
      “But if you look at the whole game in total, the whole 95 minutes, I think that was a fair result.
      “Both teams could have scored one or two goals more but if you look at the whole game, the result was fair.”
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      MANCHESTER UNITED coach Mick Clegg has revealed that ex-midfield maestro Paul Scholes ‘hated playing for England’ despite earning 66 caps.The former United star represented the Three Lions at four major tournaments but wasn’t happy with his positioning on the field.
      Elswhere, the Red Devil’s have PSG to battle with for the signature of Ajax starlet Antony this summer.
      David De Gea was left furious at the decision to be axed from the Spain squad according to reports.
      Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte believes that his club’s resurgence is beginning to rattle their Manchester neighbours.
      And Nottingham Forest defender Djed Spence could be available for as little as £20 million this summer.
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      Stam says build the team around Ronaldo, Bruno and Pogba
      “These are three players that I’m thinking okay if you can use them then you need to work the team around them and try to create the team around them so you can play very nice and attractive football.”
      “You’ve got wingers, Rashford on the wing, with a lot of pace.
      “There’s Sancho as well for the other side that you can use as well. With his right foot, he comes in from the left, on the inside with his right.”
      “That means you need to have a full back who is very fit and very good on the ball and can go up and down the pitch for 95 minutes but not be injured occasionally.
      “Trying to have somebody who can be up for it, week in and week out and play a lot of games.
      “That’s what you need to have on the right side as well.”
      Credit: Getty
      Jaap Stam talks on current crop
      Manchester United legend Jaap Stam gave his thoughts on the current team.
      Stam was speaking to bettingexpert about which players he’d build the team around.
      He said: “When you’re looking at the squad now, there are a few players I think you work around in building your team.”
      “That’s Cristiano if you want to keep him. I think Bruno as well, in the midfield. I would keep Pogba, also there is a big discussion, but I think you need to use him in a certain way because I like him as a player and what he can bring.”
      How are Ajax doing this season under Ten Hag?
      The Dutch giants are currently locked in a tight Eredivisie title race.
      Ten Hag’s men lead PSV by two points at the top of the table, with their boss aiming to win his third league title as manager.
      The Ajax boss is the now favourite for the Manchester United job, ahead of other contenders Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel.

      Speaking to broadcaster Sport1, Ten Hag said: “I’ve sat down with Ajax after every season – and this year again, I can say that Ajax and Ten Hag are very happy with each other at the moment.
      “I need all my energy for final games. Anything else would just be a distraction.”
      But when pressed further, he admitted: “In football you never know.
      “I don’t want to rule anything out. I know that in football everything can change from one day to the next.”
      Ten Hag pleads with Ajax fans
      Erik Ten Hag has pleaded with Ajax fans to understand if he leaves the club.
      He said: “My focus is currently only on Ajax. But in football you never know. I don’t want to rule anything out. I’m currently employed here at Ajax to perform.
      “With the cup final against Eindhoven, we still have eight finals left, and I need all my energy for that.
      “Anything else would just be a distraction. I know that in football everything can change from one day to the next. If at some point I should decide to take the next step, I hope that people here will understand.”
      Rangnick’s Maguire vow
      Ralf Rangnick insists the Old Trafford crowd will get behind Harry Maguire after he was booed by England fans in midweek, NEIL CUSTIS WRITES.
      Rangnick said: “Harry has been a very valuable player for the team and the club as the captain.
      “I didn’t understand what happened at Wembley, it won’t happen in our stadium with the Red Army.
      “He’s been playing well for Manchester United and England in the last couple of years.
      “For it to happen in an international game is unusual but I’m sure it won’t happen in our stadium.”
      Ten Hag ADMITS United talks
      Erik Ten Hag has called Manchester United a “great club” – and admits that talks are “always” ongoing with representatives from other teams.
      Speaking to broadcaster Sport1, he said: “People know each other in our business.
      “There are always talks with representatives from other clubs, that’s normal.
      “Man United is a big club with great fans. But I can only repeat that my full focus is on Ajax.”
      Fernandes wants to play with Garner
      Bruno Fernandes has named the Man United youngster who he wants to play with the most.
      United starlet James Garner will be happy to hear that the senior first-star Fernandes picked him in a Q&A on Twitter.
      And Fernandes will most likely get his wish as he’s just penned a new six-year deal with the Red Devils.
      United want Pogba stay
      Man United are reportedly waiting on the appointment of a new manager before offering Paul Pogba a new long-term contract.
      Now italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has offered an update on Pogba’s situation during an interview with wettfreunde.
      He said: “I know that Manchester United would like to keep him.
      “They are waiting for the decision to be made on a new manager before they make a final decision. Maybe the new coach wants him to be the centre of the new project.
      “They will try to renew his contract. But I think that Paul at this moment prefers a change.
      “He will listen to offers in Ligue 1 and LaLiga that can give him some new ’emotions’.”
      Ukraine want friendy with Prem club
      Ukraine manager Oleksandr Petrakov wants to play a Premier League side to prepare for his nation’s play-off tie with Scotland.
      Petrakov’s got his eyes set on a game at Wembley, preferably with a London club.
      He told the Guardian: “We could play at Wembley, for example, against a London club.
      “It could be a good exhibition game, a response for the Ukrainian army, as well as preparatory work for the Scotland game.”
      Liverpool urged to buy Kane
      Ian Wright has urged Liverpool to sign Man United transfer target Harry Kane from Tottenham.
      Wright said on his podcast: “Imagine Harry Kane at Liverpool… If I had the capability of getting Kane and putting him in Liverpool’s side with [Mohamed] Salah, or [Sadio] Mane or [Luis] Diaz and playing as the number nine, dropping deep and doing his stuff…
      “It won’t be how Firmino does it, those lovely bit of skills and stuff, but Kane can drop in and help create because the two could run behind.”
      De Gea’s anger
      David de Gea is reportedly furious at being axed from the Spain squad by Luis Enrique.
      According to AS, the Man United stopper didn’t take Enriques decision well and was incensed by his omission.
      They also added that De Gea didn’t think Enrique’s choice was justified.
      Rush on Man United
      Ian Rush thinks Man United have to take a leaf out of Liverpool’s book to become successful once again.
      He told Gambling.com: “You need the commercial success if you’re to sustain results on the field.
      “Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool seem to have it down to a tee.
      “Klopp is well aware of Liverpool’s commercial appeal and the need to have that in modern football, but his job is to win matches and that feeds commercial success too.
      “If United are to get back up to the top table again they’ll have to learn how to strike that balance too.”
      PSG want Arsenal/Man United target
      PSG have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign Ajax winger Antony, according to reports.
      He has 12 goals and 10 assists across all competitions this season, with six of his goal contributions coming in the Champions League.
      Premier League duo Man Utd and Arsenal hold an interest in signing Antony.
      But according to Le10Sport, PSG has joined the pair in the race to sign the Brazil international.
      In fact, PSG have “upped their pursuit” in recent weeks and are currently in the lead to capture Antony’s signature.
      ‘We need to win every game’
      Nemanja Matic has admitted that Man United have to win every single game from now until the end of the season to clinch fourth spot.
      He told talkSPORT: “We need to finish in the top four, that is our aim and we will do everything we can to achieve that.
      “I think we can make it, but, of course, we will need to win almost every game until the end of the season.
      “I think it’s possible and we will do everything for that and never give up.”
      Hodgson on Maguire’s treatment
      Watford manager Roy Hodgson blames Man United fans for Harry Maguire’s boos on England duty.
      Hodgson said: “But maybe you will tell me something that has been going on with Harry Maguire that I have missed because I don’t follow every single thing that is being said or written so maybe I am being naive.
      “But if having seen nothing to warrant any criticism of Maguire, other than the fact that the Manchester United fans are unhappy that their team is losing, in which case I would have to tell all fans to grow up because if you want to support football sometimes your team is going to win and sometimes they are going to lose.”
      Agent Lingard and Gnabry
      Man United fans are hoping “agent” Jesse Lingard can help lure Bayern Munich ace Serge Gnabry to Old Trafford.
      Lingard has spent some time in Milan during the international break.
      And he has been snapped with Arsenal academy graduate Gnabry, who has made a name for himself in Germany.
      Man Utd have been tracking Gnabry for some time and Bayern are yet to tie the winger down to new terms.
      Sky Germany are reporting that Bayern have so far failed to meet his salary demands – leading an array of clubs to begin circling.
      And fans are hoping that lifelong Red Devil Lingard can put a good word in.
      One fan said on Twitter: “Agent JLingz bringing in a RW before he leaves.”
      Another said: “Agent Jesse!”

      Merson questions Fernandes’ new contract
      Paul Merson doesn’t understand why Man United have decided to hand Bruno Fernandes a new contract.
      The Arsenal legend told Sportskeeda: “Bruno Fernandes’ contract situation is an interesting one and pretty much sums up where Manchester United are as a club at the moment.
      “I’m not saying he’s a bad player by any stretch of the imagination, but how can they give someone a five-year contract when they haven’t even got a permanent manager?
      “What if a new manager comes in and doesn’t quite fancy Fernandes, because there’s every chance coaches won’t like the way he throws his hands up in frustration or his style of play.
      “He’s a good player and I like him, but he hasn’t set the world alight at Manchester United this season.
      “I just find it a bit strange that they’ve given a massive long-term contract to a player when they haven’t sorted out their managerial dilemma, it’s a big call by the club.”
      Ronaldo’s career plan
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants to continue playing for Portugal beyond 2024 – by which time he will be 39.
      And team-mate Jose Fonte reckons there is still plenty left in the tank to see him represent Portugal at Euro 2024 in Germany.
      The veteran Lille defender told talkSPORT: “I think he’s left it pretty clear in his last interview, he’s the one who decides his future.
      “I think that physically he feels good, he feels great.
      “If he had the chance to win it and the chance to keep performing at the highest stages then he’ll keep playing, as he said.
      “Nobody knows exactly what he has in his mind, so only he can decide his future.
      “He wants to play and keep playing so I would assume that he will be in Qatar, and not only in Qatar but in the next Euros at least.”
      Fernandes extends Man United contract
      Man United plan to give their fans the perfect pre-match boost today by officially announcing Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
      They certainly need a pick me up, with Leicester the visitors tomorrow, having dropped to sixth in the Premier League and been knocked out the Champions League.
      Fernandes helped fire Portugal to the next World Cup with both goals in their 2-0 midweek play-off victory over North Macedonia.
      Now he wants to finish the season by getting United back into those Champions League places ahead of a new managerial appointment at Old Trafford.
      The new deal will see the Portuguese star will more than double his salary to £240,000 a week after the club hierarchy convinced him of their plans for the future.
      Fernandes, 27, was uncertain about staying at the club during this season.
      But United have moved to get Ajax coach Eric Ten Hag and start a rebuild towards challenging for the title again, convincing Fernandes to commit himself to the club.
      Rush slams Maguire critics
      Ian Rush has slammed England’s boo-boys for jeering Harry Maguire – but praised his Three Lions comrades for supporting Man United ace.
      He told Gambling.com: “England’s win over Ivory Coast was overshadowed by some supporters booing Harry Maguire. In my eyes, they’re not real England fans.
      “I don’t understand what type of supporter shows up to a game with the intention of booing their own player without them having put a foot wrong.
      “It’s a disgrace, really. Those responsible are the type of people who go to games to cause problems for no reason. Maguire has had a few bad games for Manchester United but he’s never let England down, so for him to get booed for nothing is embarrassing really.
      “Also, the fact it was only a friendly in which England won comfortably and kept a clean sheet only makes it all the more ridiculous. I’m happy Maguire was able to stand up to it, he didn’t seem fazed by it at all and put in a good shift.
      “I can’t really relate to how it must have felt for him – I never got booed in my career – but it was nice to see his England team-mates stick up for him with support from Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson, who have quite rightly urged fans to get behind the team in what is a World Cup year.”
      Ten Hag’s Fergie comparision
      Erik Ten Hag shows the tactical and real-time analysis of Sir Alex Ferguson and is “ready” to take on the Manchester United job, according to Steve McClaren.
      McClaren told The Telegraph: “His great strength lies not just in his attention to detail and organisation.
      “He has a clear philosophy of how he wants to play football, the environment he wants to create.
      “In terms of changing games, he is second to none.
      “He had carried on with that work ethic and he’s a far better coach and manager now. He was way ahead of his time. Even in Holland.
      “The only other one I would have seen do that? That would have been the gaffer.”
      Laporte’s Man United dig
      Aymeric Laporte taunted Manchester United by saying City’s success is ‘annoying our neighbours’ – especially as the Red Devils ‘haven’t won anything’ in years.
      And Etihad defender Laporte believes City’s dominance is rattling the Red Devils.
      The Spain star told the Guardian: “Maybe it’s not that they’re tired of us but they don’t think it’s normal we always win.
      “If I’m not mistaken, we’ve won 11 trophies in four years [it’s 10, including two Community Shields].
      “That can annoy people, like our neighbours who haven’t won anything.
      “They have a lot of supporters, we’re in the same city. It’s hard [for them] to understand. 
      “But there’s only one winner. They’ve spent a lot of money too.”
      Good morning, Man Utd fans
      Manchester United coach Mick Clegg has revealed Paul Scholes once told him he “hated playing for England”, writes GIACOMO PISA.
      Scholes won 66 caps for the Three Lions, representing his country at four major tournaments.
      But Clegg recalled a tell-all chat between himself and the Manchester United legend back in 2004 in which Scholes laid his feelings bare.
      The midfielder was often deployed on the left side for England in order to accommodate Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in the middle.
      And bosses Sven-Goran Eriksson, Glenn Hoddle and Kevin Keegan never really managed to get the best out of Scholes, who won 11 league titles, three FA Cups and two Champions League trophies at club level.
      Clegg wrote in his new book, The Power and the Glory: “Paul said he hated playing for England, which came as a bit of a shock.
      “I asked him why he kept turning up and he said ‘Well it’s England, that’s what you have to do’.
      “Paul was worried about the reaction he would get from the rest of the country if he stopped playing for England.”
      Clegg went on to reveal that he advised Scholes he was being “bullied” into playing for England.
      And soon after the chat between the pair in 2004 Scholes retired from international football, seven years after making his England debut.
      ‘Ronaldo, donate us your….’
      Two Portugal fans took bizarre measures to show off their Cristiano Ronaldo fandom when they watched him play this week, writes ETIENNE FERMIE .
      The Manchester United ace lined up for his country against Italy conquerors North Macedonia with a place in this winter’s World Cup on the line.
      Porto’s Estadio Dragao was packed with 48,000 fans desperate to help their team get over the line to Qatar.
      And two supporters arrived with a weird pre-prepared sign.
      The female duo held up a piece of card with a message directed at Ronaldo on it.
      It read “Ronaldo doa-nos o teu” in Portuguese – meaning “Ronaldo donate us your…”

      After the written message appeared a crudely drawn sperm.
      Attached to the banner was a Portuguese flag, as well as a Brazilian one.
      It didn’t appear to grab CR7’s attention, as Portugal eased through to the World Cup by winning 2-0.
      United next five fixtures
      With Manchester United out of the Champions League, here’s a look at what’s on the Premier League agenda for April.
      How many points are you expecting, Red Devils fans?
      There’s a couple of easier contests against relegation-battlers but no game in this league is easy.
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      ‘Strange, it’s a big call’ – Man Utd questioned over giving Bruno Fernandes five-year deal by Arsenal hero Paul Merson

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      MANCHESTER UNITED handing Bruno Fernandes a bumper five-year contract is “a bit strange” according to Paul Merson.The Portuguese star has more than DOUBLED his salary to £240,000 a week.
      Bruno Fernandes has agreed a new five-year contract with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Paul Merson has questioned Man Utd’s judgement on tying down FernandesCredit: Sky Sports
      Fernandes joined United in January 2020 in a £68million switch from Sporting Lisbon.
      He quickly established himself as a fans favourite with his creation and goalscoring.
      He has gone on to score 49 goals in 117 games for the club.
      But despite his healthy return, former Arsenal star Merson has questioned the timing of the new deal with United yet to appoint a new manager.
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      Speaking to Sportskeeda, the 54-year-old said: “Fernandes’ contract situation is an interesting one and pretty much sums up where Manchester United are as a club at the moment.
      “I’m not saying he’s a bad player by any stretch of the imagination, but how can they give someone a five-year contract when they haven’t even got a permanent manager?
      “What if a new manager comes in and doesn’t quite fancy Fernandes, because there’s every chance coaches won’t like the way he throws his hands up in frustration or his style of play.
      “He’s a good player and I like him, but he hasn’t set the world alight at Manchester United this season.
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      “I just find it a bit strange that they’ve given a massive long-term contract to a player when they haven’t sorted out their managerial dilemma, it’s a big call by the club.”
      Fernandes, 27, was uncertain about staying at the club during this season following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      Their exit from the Champions League means they are heading towards another trophyless campaign now under the management of interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
      But United have moved to get Ajax coach Eric ten Hag and start a rebuild towards challenging for the title again.
      That has convinced Fernandes to commit himself to the club in the long-term. More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘to have second Man Utd interview over managerial position’ with Ajax chief clear favourite to take over

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      ERIK TEN HAG has reportedly emerged as the clear favourite to take over at Manchester United with the Dutchman set to have a second interview for the job.The Ajax manager has been linked with the Red Devils for weeks as they continue to search for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s long-term successor.
      Erik ten Hag is set for a second interview with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Both he and Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino have been touted as the main men that the Premier League giants want.
      Now The Telegraph states that Ten Hag, 52, has moved into pole position.
      Ajax allegedly gave their boss permission to be interviewed by United last week with them willing to accept £4m in compensation for him.
      Now another final round of interviews is set to take place before the club names their new manager to step in once interim chief Ralf Rangnick moves upstairs.
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      United have been doing “due diligence” on Ten Hag since talking to him.
      And that included finding out how much it would cost them to prise him away from Amsterdam.
      Ten Hag moved to Ajax from Utrecht in 2017 and led them to the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
      He has also lifted the Eredivisie twice as well as the KNVB Cup two times.
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      Ajax are currently two points clear of title rivals PSV in top spot with seven games to go.
      And the two teams will also meet in the KNVB Cup final on April 17. 
      Meanwhile, former United boss Louis van Gaal has advised compatriot Ten Hag steer clear of a move to the Theatre of Dreams because they are a “commercial club” as opposed to a football one.
      He said: “I think Ten Hag is great coach.
      “A great coach is good for Man United. But they are a commercial club.
      “Those are difficult choices for a coach. He should choose a football club, not a commercial club.” More

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      Man Utd ‘want to KEEP Paul Pogba and give him a new long-term contract but waiting on new manager appointment first’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly waiting on the appointment of a new manager before offering Paul Pogba a new long-term contract.The French World Cup winner becomes a free agent in June.
      Man Utd want to keep Paul Pogba but are waiting to decide on a new managerCredit: AFP
      The French star is out of contract at Old Trafford this summerCredit: Getty
      He currently earns £15m-a-year deal at United – which works out as £290,000-a-week.
      Former club Juventus are believed to have been priced out of a move for him due to his salary.
      Paris Saint-Germain are also keen to bring the 29-year-old to Ligue 1 while Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been linked.
      Now italian football journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has offered an update on Pogba’s situation during an interview with wettfreunde.
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      He said: “I know that Manchester United would like to keep him.
      “They are waiting for the decision to be made on a new manager before they make a final decision. Maybe the new coach wants him to be the centre of the new project.
      “They will try to renew his contract. But I think that Paul at this moment prefers a change.
      “He will listen to offers in Ligue 1 and LaLiga that can give him some new ’emotions’.”
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      Delving further into possible destinations for the star, he added: “I don’t think Juventus is ‘so hot’ in this deal. It depends on Paul too. 
      “Juventus wants a new cycle or era, and they want to keep the wages not so high, and in the last years at Manchester United, Paul is earning a lot of money.
      “So if he wants to stay on that kind of salary, it’s impossible to come back to Italy.
      “So it depends on him. If he wants to come back to Italy because he loves Juventus and Turin, obviously Juventus would welcome him back, but he would have to lower his salary demands a lot.
      “I don’t know about Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti loves him. Maybe PSG, it depends on who will decide.
      “It also depends on the market. It’s difficult to say because the strategies of the clubs are not so clear, and who’s deciding the strategies is not clear.”
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      Di Marzio also ruled out Pogba joining Barcelona.
      He added: “FC Barcelona are not in the running as they have already finalised Franck Kessie
      “I don’t think Barcelona will try for him or another midfielder like him. Because they have some very young and talented midfielders, like Pedri, (Frenkie) de Jong and Gavi, I don’t think they’ll go for him.”
      “They also get (Franck) Kessie this summer, so it’ll be difficult. They just signed (Andreas) Christensen and (Franck) Kessie for sure. Kessie had medicals in Milan, in Switzerland and he just signed the contract.
      “We are only waiting for the official announcement but Kessie and Christiansen are done but they are free contracts so they don’t have to pay a fee to the clubs.” More