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    I was close to joining Man Utd in shock transfer but 15-minute Zoom call changed everything

    MANCHESTER UNITED missed out on a January transfer target thanks to a 15-minute Zoom call.Callan McKenna joined Bournemouth on deadline day from Scottish club Queen’s Park, despite being on the brink of a move to Old Trafford instead.Callan McKenna has revealed he snubbed Manchester United after a Zoom call with Bournemouth bossesCredit: GettyThe 17-year-old Scot was being eyed by the Red Devils throughout January but ultimately decided that a move to the South Coast would better suit his career.McKenna had met Man Utd staff and was set to head to a training session when he was convinced to join Bournemouth instead after a video call with Neil Moss and Simon Francis.Francis, Bournemouth’s technical director, and Moss, the club’s goalkeeping coach, were clearly persuasive as it took them just 15 minutes to turn the young shot-stopper’s head.Asked what made him choose the Cherries by the club’s official matchday programme, McKenna said: “A 15-minute Zoom call with Simon Francis and Neil Moss.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I travelled to Manchester and met the people from Manchester United the day before deadline day.“That night, I had the Zoom call and was invested in coming here.“The following morning, the guys from United came to take me to the training ground and I told them it wasn’t what I wanted.“They tried their best to persuade me, but I wanted to come here.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe choice has paid off so far with the youngster earning himself a spot on the bench in the Premier League three times since arriving at the club.The Scotland youth international wasn’t only convinced by Francis and Moss, but also has his heart set on replicating the careers of two fellow Premier League keepers who came through the ranks at Bournemouth.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson He added: “I thought I would be closer to the first team [at Bournemouth].”And you only need to look at some of the goalkeepers Bournemouth have brought through, like Mark Travers and Aaron Ramsdale. You want to follow in their footsteps.“Coming here sounded perfect and it has been so far. It’s not just about the badge or saying you play for this or that team, that’s for later in my career.“Hopefully in 20 years’ time, you can say you’ve done X, Y or Z. But for the here and now, Bournemouth is perfect for me.“It was difficult to adjust at the start, but I love it now. This is my life now and I feel I’m progressing well so, hopefully, I can continue to do that.“Hopefully coming here will put me on the way to eventually playing in the Premier League.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTravers has made over 75 appearances for Bournemouth since he broke through at the academy and is now a four-time international with the Republic of Ireland.While Aaron Ramsdale made a name for himself at the Vitality Stadium before joining Sheffield United and later earning himself a huge move to Arsenal.Mark Travers has made over 75 appearances for BournemouthCredit: AlamyAaron Ramsdale signed for Arsenal in 2021 after breaking through at Bournemouth earlier in his careerCredit: Getty More

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    Exiled Jadon Sancho becomes first Man Utd player to reach Champions League final since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit

    JADON SANCHO became the first Manchester United player to reach the Champions League final since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.The exiled winger helped Borussia Dortmund trump Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals to book their spot at Wembley.Jadon Sancho has reached the Champions League finalCredit: GettyHe is the first Manchester United player to make the final since Sir Alex Ferguson retiredCredit: GettySancho was loaned out by the club after falling out with Erik ten HagCredit: GettyThe Bundesliga outfit will learn their opponents tonight as Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich in the second-leg of their semi-final.Sancho, 24, played a starring role in the first leg as he gained a host of plaudits for his performance.He was subbed off in the 67th minute at the Parc des Princes with Borussia Dortmund in full control of the tie.With Dortmund in the final, Sancho is the first Manchester United player to reach the Champions League final since Fergie left the club.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSHe was the second player to make it to the semi-finals as Javier Hernandez managed the same feat while out on loan at Real Madrid in 2015.The Mexican striker was unable to make it to the final as Real were knocked out by Italian giants Juventus.Sancho joined Dortmund on loan in January after he had been exiled from the first-team by Erik ten Hag.The winger was forced to train away from the first team after publicly falling out with the manager.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHaving not played for the club since August, he joined Dortmund until the end of the season during the winter transfer window.Since his move, Sancho has scored three goals and provided two assists in 18 appearances for Dortmund.Crystal Palace 4 Man Utd 0: Ten Hag one step closer to axe after ’embarrassing’ total capitulation against EaglesIn celebration of making it to the final, Dortmund posted on to the club’s official Instagram account.It shared a picture of Sancho celebrating the victory with American rapper Draker superimposed on it.In the clip, Drake says: “To the rest of you, the non-believers, the under-achievers, the tweet and deleters… You guys make me sick to my stomach.”Sancho responded to the post, as he wrote: “LOL FACTS.” More

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    Man Utd’s angry legends are SCARING away Ten Hag’s successor with managers ‘concerned over constant criticism’

    ANGRY Manchester United legends could scare away potential successors to Erik ten Hag, reports say.Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag and he has come under heavy scrutiny from former United players. Rio Ferdinand with Erik ten Hag and Paul ScholesCredit: GettyRoy Keane and Gary Neville are among heavy critics of Man Utd at the momentCredit: PAEx-United players Scholes and Michael Owen have called for Ten Hag to be firedCredit: EPAMichael Owen called on Ten Hag to be sacked with Paul Scholes agreeing that assistant coach Steve McClaren should replace the Dutchman. Ex-United captain Rio Ferdinand was also critical of his former club after the 4-0 hammering at Crystal Palace. SunSport revealed that the Old Trafford hierarchy do not plan on axing Ten Hag before the end of the season. It means he would be in charge for the FA Cup final against rival City on May 25 at Wembley. READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut replacements are believed to be drawn up behind the scenes, with the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Zinedine Zidane and Gareth Southgate linked. Although the The Telegraph say at least two potential candidates for the United job have concerns over the constant criticism from ex-players.But ultimately, it would not prevent them from taking over at Old Trafford. Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ferdinand, Scholes and Owen – who all have TV punditry gigs – are among the most strongly-opinionated retired players. Most read in FootballPundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?

    Michael Owen – He has to go
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
    Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
    “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Owen called for Ten Hag’s sacking on Premier League Productions: “I’ve said it for a long time that Ten Hag is not the right man for this job, I’ve been saying it for ages and ages. “He cannot, simply cannot, manage the team next season.“I almost wonder now, they’ve got a cup final and they’ve got a few important games that could mean European football next year or not.“At some point you’ve got to make a decision, they’re going to get absolutely hammered by Manchester City, they’re going to get annihilated, in fact, Arsenal will smash them to bits at Old Trafford.”Newcastle will probably beat them and I wouldn’t even fancy them going to Brighton either. “They might not get anything out of the rest of the season, playing like that.“I just wonder there’s just so much at stake, even if it’s only for four games, I wonder whether the board might just have to try to do something here and now and be quite radical about it.“He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough. “I’ve thought it for ages, and he’s just not good enough to manage Manchester United.”Man Utd legends’ most cutting criticism
    Paul Scholes, after defeat to Crystal Palace: “I’ve felt he might get another year and work for a club that has calmed down a little bit by the new owners but it just doesn’t feel like it now.
    “It’s quite plain to see it feels like borrowed time.”
    Gary Neville, after victory over Brentford: “That was a dismal, dismal effort in an attempt to play football, in an attempt to work as hard as you possibly can.
    “When you give the ball away, their reaction is non-existent. They really are one of the worst teams out of possession.”
    Roy Keane after victory over Everton: “He’s giving toffee out there to Bruno for passing on the ball for the penalty.
    “Absolute b***** rubbish. Absolute rubbish coming out with that. Manchester United are sixth now – if you went back a few years, if you were sixth you’d be embarrassed.”
    Michael Owen, after defeat to Crystal Palace: “I’ve said it for a long time that Ten Hag is not the right man for this job, I’ve been saying it for ages and ages.
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage the team next season.”

    MAN UTD’S NEXT MANAGERIAL CANDIDATESThomas Tuchel The German won the Bundesliga in his first season with Bayern Munich but his fortunes soon turned. Bayern relinquished the title to Xabi Alonso’s brilliant Bayer Leverkusen after Tuchel in February announced he would leave the club. Tuchel – who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 – is believed to favour a return to England. Thomas Tuchel is linked with a move back to EnglandCredit: GettyGareth Southgate The England boss’ deal is up in December and he has refused to entertain an extension ahead of this summer’s Euros. It has led to speculation that Southgate could be preparing to move on from his Three Lions role. And as revealed by SunSport, he is admired by the United board. Gareth Southgate is admired by the Old Trafford boardCredit: GettyZinedine ZidaneThe French legend has been out of a job since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in 2021. He has been linked with the United job before but in 2022 revealed his lack of English speaking prevented him from the move. Zidane is believed to want to manage France one day but he remains linked with the United job. Zinedine Zidane remains linked with the United jobCredit: Getty – ContributorGraham Potter Potter made his name at Brighton and replaced Tuchel at Chelsea in 2022 but he was sacked after less than seven months in charge. READ MORE SUN STORIESNew United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a big admirer of Potter, who has also been linked with the England job, with talks taking place between the two. Potter is yet to return to management and has turned down approaches to leave the door open for United. Graham Potter is admired by new United owner Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: The Times More

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    Erik ten Hag loses managerial job offer just hours after Man Utd’s 4-0 mauling at Crystal Palace

    ERIK TEN HAG is allegedly no longer in the running for the Bayern Munich job.The Manchester United boss faces more uncertainty over his future after he hit a new low last night.Talks between Erik ten Hag and Bayern Munich are allegedly overCredit: AlamyThe Red Devils were hammered 4-0 at Crystal Palace to leave them eighth in the Premier League.However, despite a disappointing campaign, he was among the top candidates to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga club.However, Bild are now claiming that he “is no longer a candidate”.The publication states that “there were talks between Max Eberl and the management” but “these talks will not be continued” with Bayern’s director of sport.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt emerged over the weekend that Ten Hag was on Bayern’s shortlist for a new boss and that the Germans had “made contact” with his agent.The 54-year-old Dutchman is coming under huge pressure at Old Trafford and is in danger of being sacked this summer by new chiefs Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos.Even though he has an FA Cup Final with Man City coming up, last night’s mauling in South London could prove to be the final straw.Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher claimed United are the “most poorly coached team in the league” and Ashley Young labelled the performance “shambolic” afterwards.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe result means United are on 54 points and are at risk of finishing below their lowest ever total of 58.Asked if this is the lowest point of his Old Trafford reign, Ten Hag admitted that it was rock bottom, saying: “Yes. Our worst defeat. We should have kept fighting like the fans did.Michael Owen demands Man Utd sack Ten Hag and put Steve McClaren in charge as Scholes calls him ‘best coach I ever had’“It’s clear, this is underperforming. It’s by far not good enough. We are very disappointed. It’s a deserved defeat.”Ex-United coach Rene Meulensteen has blasted Ten Hag and pointed out his three managerial flaws while Michael Owen says Steve McClaren should take over for the next few months to save what’s left of their season.Meanwhile, Bayern are looking for a new manager after it was confirmed Thomas Tuchel will be leaving at the end of the season.Bayern have failed to win the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2012 as Bayer Leverkusen cantered to the crown.However, Tuchel’s men are still in with a chance of winning the Champions League and face Real Madrid in the semi-final second leg tomorrow with the scores tied 2-2.Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
    Michael Owen – He has to go
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
    Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
    “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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    Former Man Utd coach, 60, in huge blast at Ten Hag as he slams three major issues with his management

    FORMER Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has blasted Erik ten Hag and pointed out his three managerial flaws.The Dutchman is fighting for his future at Old Trafford as his struggling Red Devils were hammered 4-0 at Crystal Palace. Ex-Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has blasted Erik ten HagCredit: Getty – ContributorAnd Meulensteen – who spent six years from 2007-2013 under Sir Alex Ferguson – hit out at Ten Hag. He told Dutch outlet NOS: “It is really incomprehensible what is happening now. There is simply no progress whatsoever.“You know, as a new trainer you always have to deal with a selection that you have not put together yourself. “So, it takes a few transfer periods before you get the players you want. I always say, a trainer needs 18 months to get it right, to get on track.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“But now there is none of that optimism left. There is no playing style, club culture or philosophy. “If you look at the statistics it doesn’t make any sense. Manchester United has a goal difference of minus three!” United now sit eighth in the Premier League with Chelsea above them on goal difference. But SunSport understands Ten Hag will be given the rest of the season to turn around the club’s fortunes.Most read in FootballPundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?

    Michael Owen – He has to go
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
    Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
    “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.”

    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd that means he will be in charge for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.Jose Mourinho – who was sacked by United in 2018 after less than two seasons – has been linked with a stunning Old Trafford return. Michael Owen demands Man Utd sack Ten Hag and put Steve McClaren in charge as Scholes calls him ‘best coach I ever had’And Ten Hag himself has emerged as a candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich with the German potentially going the other way. Ten Hag also made the decision to ban media from asking him questions at a press conference, with SunSport among them. But that is another mistake Meulensteen believes the under-fire boss has made recently. He said: “That is really not smart. The media of course have the right to ask questions. “They also see what kind of results are on the board, such as the 4-0 against Crystal Palace. Then it is logical that they ask critical questions.” Ten Hag is fighting for his future at UnitedCredit: Getty More

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    Five clubs Mason Greenwood could join including ex-Champions League winners as Man Utd ‘make mind up’ in transfer saga

    MASON GREENWOOD’S time at Manchester United looks like it is going to come to a permanent end this summer.The Red Devils academy graduate has spent the season on loan with La Liga outfit Getafe after he had charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault dropped.Mason Greenwood is expected to make a permanent exit from Manchester United this summerCredit: GettyGreenwood hasn’t played for United since January 2022Credit: GettyAnd despite an impressive campaign in Spain, scoring eight goals and registering six assists, United don’t seem to want to keep hold of the 22-year-old.Getafe president Angel Torres revealed that Old Trafford execs are looking to SELL Greenwood in the coming months.Speaking to Radio Marca, he said: “Manchester, the news we have from last week, the thing is that if there is a good offer they would like to sell.”Because he is not going to return there [Manchester United].”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe update comes amid swirling rumours about clubs that are interested in the attacker and where he might take his next steps for his relatively young career.Here SunSport takes a look at five clubs that could be the new home of the former England international…BarcelonaBarcelona are one team that have been linked with a move for Greenwood having been able to keep a keen eye on him in La Liga.The cash-strapped Catalans may feel that the Bradford-born star is an affordable option for them with his contract at Man Utd set to expire at the end of next season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUnited execs have already reportedly spoken to sporting director Deco and Barca’s Champions League status would be a huge pull in itself for Greenwood.Star Mason Greenwood believes returning to Manchester United could solve his parents’ marriage problemsJuventusGreenwood isn’t short of European giants who have been linked with snatching him away from Man Utd.Juventus are said to be keen on the versatile forward who is understood to be high up on the Old Lady’s wishlist this summer.Some reports have even suggested that Juve would be willing to work out a swap deal for Greenwood.United are said to be interested in signing Brazilian centre-back Gleison Bremer from the Serie A strugglers.Atletico MadridAnother La Liga club who have seen first hand what Greenwood can do on the pitch.Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined rivals Barcelona in the race to sign Greenwood from Man Utd in the summer.However it’s claimed that Atletico have baulked at the rumoured price tag that United have slapped on their star – a whopping £53.1 MILLION.Atletico Madrid have kept a keen eye on Greenwood in La LigaCredit: GettyLazioLazio came close to signing Greenwood before he joined Getafe on loan earlier this season.The Italians were keen to offer him a lifeline during his lengthy spell on the sidelines, but ultimately saw their deal fall through after problems with the paperwork.Lazio’s president, Claudio Lotito, told La Lazio Siamo Noi: “I tried until the last minute”.This summer could see the Seria A side take a second swing at getting their man.Al-NassrA wildcard option, but one that could still happen.The Saudi Pro League has been poaching top talent from all over Europe in recent transfer windows with stars like Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema taking the leap.READ MORE SUN STORIESSaudi sides have been linked with a move for Greenwood and would certainly have the funds to negotiate a deal that leaves all parties happy.However, Greenwood is said to be keen on signing for a team that are competing for Champions League football – something Al-Nassr cannot offer.Greenwood could reunite with former Man Utd teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-NassrCredit: Getty More

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    ‘This is unbelievable’ – Jamie Carragher breaks down FOUR glaring Man Utd errors in just 10 seconds that sums club up

    JAMIE CARRAGHER has brilliantly identified the schoolboy errors that Man Utd have been making during a brutal segement on Monday Night Football.Following Man Utd’s draw to Burnley at Old Trafford, the Sky Sports pundit highlighted what went wrong for ten Hag’s men.Casemiro has been under immense criticism in recent weeks for his poor performancesCredit: ALAMY LIVE NEWSJamie Carragher gives a brilliant breakdown of Man Utd’s problemsCredit: Sky SportsWith the score line still at 0-0, Carragher pointed out FOUR mistakes that Man Utd had made at the beginning of the second half.In the clip he points out how the Utd defenders had their back to the ball as goalkeeper Andre Onana was looking for a pass.Onana then decides to hit a long ball to the edge of the opposition box where Diogo Dalot – who was playing left-back – was Utd’s furthest attacker.As the long ball went forward, both Christian Eriksen and Kobbie Mainoo both left Lyle Foster in acres of space.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd this is all while Erik ten Hag and assistant coach Steve McClaren are still walking towards their bench, following half-time.Carragher said: “This is an unbelievable clip. This is the start of the second half.“Now again, before he does anything, you just stop it there.“Normally a top team… you have just called Manchester United – and I get that – the biggest club in the world.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Could you imagine Real Madrid, Bayern Munich,  Barcelona, getting the ball at the start of the second half.“And these players not showing for it, to actually try and play.“The idea is to go long. It’s not just the goalkeeper doing it.“So he brings it forward, he goes to go long, and who’s making the run?“It’s Dalot, your left back, he’s making the run to try to get on the end of a long ball straight from the kick off.“So what’s the thought process of Eriksen here? Mainoo?Carra shows Erik ten Hag walking out to see his team on the back foot againCredit: Sky Sports“Who do they think is going to pick up Lyle Foster in this position?“And if they do go, Harry Maguire has got to go in there and fill the space.“Ten seconds into the second half and someone is running at your back four again.“And we just top it there because the Manchester United manager and Steve McClaren. Jamie Carragher tells Casemiro ‘this needs to stop’ and Man Utd flop needs to quit club after Crystal Palace horror show“Can you imagine just walking out for the start of that second half and the first thing you see is that?“I mean, he’s seen it all season. But you come out and you think ‘Give us a break lads’.“But it comes again from just going long, losing the ball, the positions of the players, and then getting counter-attacked on.”The home side did manage to go 1-0 up with Antony getting on the scoresheet but this was cancelled out after Amdouni put away his penalty to make it 1-1 in the 87th minute.The result was Man Utd’s sixth draw of the Premier League campaign.It was also the fifth penalty they had conceded in the last six games.Following the 4-0 thrashing they faced at Selhurst Park, ten Hag’s men fell further down the table and now sit in eighth.Carragher continued to criticise the Red Devils and questioned their ability to play at the highest level.Speaking about Casemiro, the former Liverpool defender said: “I think Casemiro should know himself that he should only have another three games left at the top level.”MLS or Saudi. I’m deadly serious”.On the other hand, ten Hag continued to support the serial Champions League winner, arguing that: “You can’t put this to one player.”We should’ve kept fighting like the fans did.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s clear, we underperformed”.Ten Hag’s men have got Arsenal to play next and if they repeat the same mistakes, they will be punished by a side gunning for the title.Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
    Michael Owen – He has to go
    “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
    Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
    “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
    Jamie Carragher – Sacked
    “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
    Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
    “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
    Louis Saha – On the fence
    “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
    Alan Shearer – Sacked
    “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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    Man Utd ‘set to enter Michael Olise transfer talks’ after Crystal Palace winger tears Casemiro apart

    MANCHESTER UNITED are expected to hold “concrete talks” over a potential deal for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise.This comes after Olise, 22, tore United apart on Monday during a Premier League clash that saw him putting together a man-of-the-match performance at Selhurst Park.Manchester United are set to hold ‘concrete talks’ over Crystal Palace star Michael OliseCredit: RexMan Utd ace Casemiro struggled against Palace star OliseCredit: RexThe winger led Palace to a 4-0 triumph over the Red Devils with a brace and a stunning performance that saw him dominating Casemiro, who was playing out of position at centre-back.The Hammersmith lad opened the scoring after just 12 minutes when he dribbled past the Brazil international like he wasn’t even there before beating Andre Onana with a clinical shot.Olise then sealed the Eagles’ first ever league double over United in the 66th minute with a long-range wondergoal after Casemiro was dispossessed by Daniel Munoz at the back.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, United were convinced to rekindle their bid for the ex-France youth international ahead of the summer transfer window.Read More on Man UtdThe Manchester giants are expected to hold talks with Palace “in the coming weeks”.Oliver Glasner’s side is in no way under pressure as the forward has a contract until 2027.And Palace have slapped a whopping £60million price tag on the ex-Reading star, whose contract length gives no reason to his current club to lower their demands.United have been keeping tabs on Olise since last summer but face competition.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea thought they signed the Palace star last year but he snubbed a £35m bid and instead signed fresh terms with his club.Juventus have also expressed interest in the rising star recently.Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner reveals secret SHOWER chat led to Michael Olise’s stunning double vs Man UtdOlise has amassed a total of nine goals and four assists in 17 appearances this season.Palace have slapped a £60m price tag on Olise ahead of the summer transfer window More