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      Man Utd ‘to sell SIX players to fund Jadon Sancho transfer this summer.. but Jesse Lingard may not be one’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to offload SIX players to pay for Jadon Sancho and Alex Telles, according to reports.
      Despite reports of a busy summer at Old Trafford, only Donny van de Beek has arrived with Alexis Sanchez the biggest name to leave.

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      Jadon Sancho appears to be staying put in GermanyCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Jesse Lingard was back in action for Manchester United at Luton on TuesdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A left-back and right-sided attacker are thought to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s priorities in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.
      Porto defender Telles is widely reported to be his first-choice but the Red Devils have had difficulties reaching the £17million price tag.
      According to the Mail, United want to negotiate a smaller fee while they struggle to shift their unwanted stars.
      Chris Smalling could be reintegrated into the side but the preferred outcome is said to be an £18m exit.

      Reports in Italy outline a potential final bid from Roma after the defender starred in Serie A last season, with Inter Milan also keen.
      Fellow defenders Phil Jones, Diogo Dalot and Marcos Rojo are also up for sale.
      Little concrete interest has arrived for the trio, with Jones thought to be out injured until November.
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s start against Crystal Palace last weekend appeared to relegate right-back Dalot to third choice in Solskjaer’s pecking order, while Rojo is back after a loan at Estudiantes.

      Following Dean Henderson’s return to the club, Sergio Romero is seen as having no future at Old Trafford.

      And Andreas Pereira is linked to Benfica after being ignored by the United boss.
      However, one man who the club are happy to keep around is Jesse Lingard.
      The midfielder, 27, is reportedly NOT on the transfer list after playing in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Luton.
      SunSport revealed this week that Lingard could even be offered a one-year contract extension to ensure he maintains value in the market.
      Along with Telles, United are still interested in pulling off a deal for Sancho.
      Talks with Borussia Dortmund and the winger are said to have stalled in recent weeks.

      An initial deadline of August 10 set by the Bundesliga club passed without incident and the Premier League giants are now reportedly relying on paying the £108m fee in installments.
      Dortmund’s head of football Sebastian Kehl recently told Ruhr Nachrichten: “He is our player – and he will stay here.
      “It was an important statement from the club, because we have a certain responsibility. We agreed that we needed to show a certain stance.
      “And 80 million euros is simply not enough for a player of his quality. We owed it to the club and the fans. Without Jadon this team is weaker.”

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      Man Utd chief transfer negotiator Matt Judge brought £89m Pogba to Red Devils and negotiated De Gea’s contract extension

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      ED WOODWARD might be the person you associate most with transfers at Manchester United, but behind-the-scenes there’s another man controlling the purse strings at Old Trafford.
      Matt Judge, who carries the official title of head of corporate development, prefers to be low-key when it comes to doing business for the Premier League giants.

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      Mike Judge is Ed Woodward’s right-hand man at Old TraffordCredit: AFP or licensors

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      That’s why you’ve probably never heard of him.
      But ever since 2016, there’s been a change of the guard when its come to taking on the role of chief negotiator.
      That’s where Judge has come in, most notably brokering deals for the likes of £89m world record signing Paul Pogba, transfer flop Alexis Sanchez, and David De Gea’s contract extension.
      And with United desperately looking to add talent to their squad after a disastrous 3-1 opening day defeat to Crystal Palace before the October 5 transfer deadline, you can bet Judge will be a busy man.

      AN ANONYMOUS EXISTENCE
      While chief executive Woodward is happy to push himself front and centre as the representative of the United boardroom, Judge sits in the backdrop quietly going about his affairs.
      A search on Google reveals very little about the man, and there’s an air of mystery about the tall, balding fella as he deals with the world’s biggest football names.
      One solitary picture pops up, hanging behind Woodward wearing a United suit and tie, accompanying his boss to training at Carrington.
      Also, he doesn’t have a picture on his LinkedIn picture.

      Instead, in the bio, it says: ‘Managing Manchester United’s equity and debt capital structure – three equity offerings incl the IPO, totalling over $450m; and three debt refinancings ($1bn+) – debt private placement, term-loan and RCF. Also player negotiations (transfers and playing contracts).’

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      An air of mystery surrounds Man Utd’s chief transfer negotiator Mike JudgeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      On his LinkedIn page Judge doesn’t have a picture
      Like Woodward, Judge studied at Bristol University, where he finished a Masters degree in economics.
      And with 13 years of experience in investment banking before his United tenure, his area of expertise seems ideal for the role.
      SEVEN YEARS AND COUNTING
      Judge has been Woodward’s right-hand man since the departure of former chief executive David Gill in 2013.
      He began assisting in transfer negotiations in 2016, the summer United spent a whopping £89m on L’enfant terrible Paul Pogba.
      Since then, he has overseen moves involving the likes of Alexis Sanchez (£30m), Romelu Lukaku (£75m), Nemanja Matic (£40m), Viktor Lindelof (£30m), Bruno Fernandes (£49.5m) and Donny van de Beek (£35m) with United splashing £592.4m in that time.
      The cat that let the secret out the bag that Judge was so heavily involved in United’s deals was Jose Mourinho.
      “I know my people is doing everything they can,” the ‘Special One’ said once before a game at Burnley hoping for fresh new blood to help his ailing squad.
      “The owners with the green light, Mr Woodward working hard with Matt Judge and everybody is giving everything they can and I think they are going to be successful.”
      Judge and Woodward are tasked with overseeing 52 scouts dotted around the world.
      Their information is channelled through scouting chiefs Marcel Bout and Mick Court.

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      Judge has been working at Man Utd since 2012, stepping up to transfer negotiator in 2016Credit: Club Pachuca Tuzos
      Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also identifies prospective signings, before United draw up a list of targets.
      Last year, a source told the Manchester Evening News that it’s Judge who negotiates contracts and transfer fees.
      “Jim Lawlor and Mick Court were the scouts here under Ferguson and they are still delegated to identify targets,” a United insider told the MEN.
      “They will then hold discussions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mike Phelan.
      “Matt Judge is the one doing deals and Ed signs them off, but he also signs off non-football aspects as well.”
      CONTRACTS AND DEALS
      Judge hasn’t been afraid to exercise United’s wealth when it has come to signing the world’s best footballers, and securing the futures of stars they already own.

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      Judge would have drafted up the £375k-per-week contract signed by David De GeaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Not only did Alexis Sanchez command a £30m transfer fee from Arsenal plus Henrikh Mkhitaryan, he was also given a £450,000-per-week contract – making him the most expensive player in Premier League history.
      Judge also tied up David De Gea to a new contract after lengthy negotiations that’ll keep him at the club till 2023. That didn’t come cheap, mind, with the contract reportedly worth around £117m.
      But don’t be fooled into thinking Judge isn’t canny when it comes to dealing with United’s coffers.
      In 2019, he haggled with Crystal Palace’s Steve Parish over a deal for Wan-Bissaka, initially low-balling the Eagles chairman with a £40m offer.

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      Alexis Sanchez was given a contract that made him the highest paid Premier League player everCredit: PA:Empics Sport

      And he did the same with Daniel James and Harry Maguire, before finally getting his man.
      Any deals that are made by United in this transfer window will have the fingers of Judge presiding all over them.
      Should the Red Devils dip into their hefty budget, Judge will be heavily responsible. But you’ll be unlikely to hear his name mentioned.

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      Man Utd ‘close’ to Alex Telles transfer on £70k a week but must stump up £25m to cover Porto’s agent fees

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Porto defender Alex Telles.
      The Red Devils are hoping to provide competition for Luke Shaw with a move for the Brazilian defender.

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      Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Porto defender Alex TellesCredit: EPA

      United recently stepped up their chase for Telles by offering Diogo Dalot plus cash.
      However, Porto knocked-back the offer as they have no interest of taking back their former player – who left the club to join United in 2018.
      Telles has a release clause of £36.7million in his current contract at the Portuguese giants.

      But Porto are thought to be willing to accept over £10m less in a bid to cash-in while they can – with the 27-year-old out of contract this season.
      Telles – who has also attracted interest from Juventus – will therefore be able to negotiate pre-contract terms with European sides from January 1 ahead of a free transfer in July.
      And according to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha, Porto are desperate to recoup as much money from the deal as possible.
      That is because Telles’ former side Galatasaray will be owed ten per cent of any future transfer.

      The one-cap Brazil international’s agents Pini Zahavi and Jorge Mendes also stand to make 15 per cent of the cut as well.

      Telles is thought to have already agreed a five-year deal worth around £70,000-a-week with United.
      Yet SunSport revealed that the Red Devils are also monitoring Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico should they fail to strike a fee with Porto.
      The Argentine full-back, who was on Leicester’s shortlist as a replacement for Ben Chilwell, is free to leave Ajax this summer for around £23m.

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      Man Utd transfer move for Alexander Sorloth comes to nothing as Crystal Palace star joins RB Leipzig on permanent deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S shock move for Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth came to nothing as the striker signed for RB Leipzig.
      The Norwegian struggled in a disastrous 12-month spell at Selhurst Park, failing to net a league goal in 16 appearances, before being sent out on loan.

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      Alexander Sorloth has joined RB Leipzig despite reported interest from Manchester United and TottenahamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He has performed well elsewhere, freely scoring for Danish side Midtjylland before his move to Palace as well as Trabzonspor.
      His loan spell in Turkey last season, which came after a season-long loan in Belgium with Gent, earned Sorloth, 24, rave reviews.
      An impressive 33 goals in 49 outings helped Trabzon to second in the Super Lig table and a big move has been predicted for the forward.
      According to Turkish outlet Asist Analiz, United and Tottenham were hoping to fight over his services.

      Trabzonspor manager Eddie Newton told SunSport in August: “If someone wants to purchase him at an agreed price then I think it would be foolhardy for the club to turn it down.”
      However, Sorloth has put pen to paper on a deal at RB Leipzig – despite fears his cancelled medical would scupper the move.
      Palace said: “Everyone at Crystal Palace FC wishes Alexander the very best for his career.”

      Alexander Sørloth has joined Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a permanent transfer, subject to international clearance.We wish Alexander the very best for his career.#CPFC | https://t.co/utMcYSDkhb
      — Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 22, 2020

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      Leipzig were reportedly ready to pay more than £21million to sign the player, who was only halfway through his Trabzonspor loan deal.

      Spurs fans in particular have been desperate for the club to sign some back-up for Harry Kane.
      Fernando Llorente and Vincent Janssen both struggled to score goals while waiting in reserve for the England forward, leaving Irish teenager Troy Parrott as Jose Mourinho’s only natural striker aside from Kane.

      Whether the Tottenham boss utilises new loan signing Gareth Bale on the wings or through the middle remains to be seen.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United have Odion Ighalo as an alternative to Anthony Martial up top.
      Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are both capable of moving centrally but the Red Devils may prefer a new addition given their struggles in signing Jadon Sancho.

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      Man Utd outcast Jesse Lingard wanted by Zenit St Petersburg in shock summer transfer with Tottenham also interested

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      JESSE LINGARD has emerged as a shock transfer target for Zenit St Petersburg – with Tottenham also interested.
      The Manchester United star, 27, has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford since the January signing of Bruno Fernandes and summer move for Donny van de Beek.

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      Zenit St Petersburg look set to battle Tottenham to sign Jesse LingardCredit: EPA

      A host of clubs are thought to be interested, with Russian giants Zenit just the latest, according to ESPN.
      Lingard has seen his career stall somewhat in the past two seasons since his starring role at the 2018 World Cup.
      The versatile star has struggled for game time and form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and has not started a Premier League match since January.
      Many reports even suggested Lingard was left fuming after being left out of the squad for the 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace.

      Tottenham quickly emerged as a potential landing spot for the Three Lions ace in a surprise reunion with Jose Mourinho.
      However, SunSport earlier revealed Man Utd could yet offer Lingard a one-year contract extension.
      It’s believed United want to tie Lingard – out of contract at the end of the season – to a new deal in order to drive up his transfer fee.
      Man Utd are hoping to command a £30million fee.

      He could be sold before the window closes in early October, if a suitable offer comes in.
      But the £100,000 a week ace is determined to fight for his spot, despite being way down the pecking order.
      Lingard – who came through the Old Trafford academy – has kept himself in impressive shape over the off-season ahead of any possible move.

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      Man Utd make Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth shock target after stunning goalscoring spell at Trabzonspor

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to bid for Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth, according to reports.
      The Norwegian struggled in a disastrous 12-month spell at Selhurst Park, failing to net a league goal in 16 appearances, before being sent out on loan.

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      Alexander Sorloth could return to the Premier League with Manchester United or TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He has performed well elsewhere, freely scoring for Danish side Midtjylland before his move to Palace as well as Trabzonspor.
      His loan spell in Turkey last season, which came after a season-long loan in Belgium with Gent, earned Sorloth, 24, rave reviews.
      An impressive 33 goals in 49 outings helped Trabzon to second in the Super Lig table and a big move has been predicted for the forward.
      According to Turkish outlet Asist Analiz, United and Tottenham are to fight over his services.

      Trabzonspor manager Eddie Newton told SunSport in August: “If someone wants to purchase him at an agreed price then I think it would be foolhardy for the club to turn it down.”
      Sorloth was set to sign for RB Leipzig but that move is now in severe doubt after his medical was cancelled.
      Negotiations over fees and bonuses have been blamed for the delay, opening the way for rival bidders.

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      Leipzig were reportedly ready to pay over £21million to sign the player, who though is only halfway through his Trabzonspor loan deal.

      Spurs fans in particular have been desperate for the club to sign some back-up for Harry Kane.
      Fernando Llorente and Vincent Janssen both struggled to score goals while waiting in reserve for the England forward, leaving Irish teenager Troy Parrott as Jose Mourinho’s only natural striker aside from Kane.

      Whether the Tottenham boss utilises new loan signing Gareth Bale on the wings or through the middle remains to be seen.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United have Odion Ighalo as an alternative to Anthony Martial up top.
      Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood are both capable of moving centrally but the Red Devils may prefer a new addition given their struggles in signing Jadon Sancho.

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      Everton wanted £80m for Man Utd target Dominic Calvert-Lewin BEFORE his hat-trick heroics

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      EVERTON slapped an £80million price tag on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
      And that was BEFORE he became the youngest English ace to score a hat-trick for the club in Saturday’s 5-2 win over West Brom.

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      Dominic Calvert-Lewin bagged a hat-trick against West BromCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It is also why Manchester United backed off in their pursuit of the striker, 23.
      SunSport revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targeted Calvert-Lewin in this summer’s window.
      But when United made an inquiry about the player, who cost only £1.5m from Sheffield United four years ago, they were stunned by the Goodison valuation.
      It will also make Chelsea and Manchester City think twice about swooping.

      Calvert-Lewin is tipped to be included in England boss Gareth Southgate’s squad for next month’s triple-header with Wales, Belgium and Denmark.
      The first treble of his career means he has scored 12 goals in the 23 games since Carlo Ancelotti took over Everton last December.
      After the game, delighted Calvert-Lewis said: “The manager is on me every day about one-touch finishes and being in the box – being in the right areas to put the ball in the back of the net.
      “It’s nice to know what I’m working on in training is coming off on the pitch.

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      Carlo Ancelotti backed Calvert-Lewin to reach the topCredit: EPA

      “That’s the biggest reward – my first hat-trick in professional football and in the end a good team performance.”
      At the time Ancelotti said: “I think he is going to be at the top in England and in Europe.”
      Calvert-Lewin was given a new five-year deal in March.

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      Man Utd will stick with Maguire and Lindelof partnership and won’t change transfer policy despite nightmare start

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ‘have no plans’ to sign a new centre-half despite their defensive horror-show in the 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
      Captain Harry Maguire was partnered by Victor Lindelof at the back, but both looked well off the pace as the Eagles romped to victory.

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      Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof were run ragged by Crystal Palace at the weekendCredit: Getty – Pool

      United reject Wilfried Zaha in particular gave Lindelof a torrid time and helped himself to two goals.
      Even Maguire looked low on confidence after a tough summer that saw him arrested and charged for his part in a brawl on his holidays in Mykonos.
      He has appealed the suspended sentence handed out to him by the Greek courts.
      But according to The Athletic, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not planning on bringing in another centre-back in the transfer window.

      That means the likes of Phil Jones, Eric Bailly, Marcos Rojo and Axel Tuanzebe will be the back-up for the current first-choice pair.
      After the miserable loss in their season opener, United gaffer Solskjaer refused to blame the lack of transfer activity on their shock defeat.
      He said: “We are always looking to improve if there is something available at the right price.
      “You can see we are short and they deserved the points. They were sharper than us in challenges, tackles.

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      United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly not on the lookout for another centre halfCredit: AP:Associated Press

      “If you look at the players we have on the pitch and on the bench and not here we have to look within first and know we can perform better.
      “It was an off day, everyone knows they can improve and we will improve.”
      Even defender Luke Shaw called on the club to sign some more players after the home defeat.
      Shaw said: “We are a very good group, but personally I think we need more players to strengthen the squad.
      “It can give us a boost. When you look around at how other teams are strengthening their teams, then we must also do it to keep up with the others.”
      The Red Devils are still in the hunt for Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho, and are reportedly close to snapping up Porto left-back Alex Telles.

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