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MANCHESTER UNITED are among a number of clubs monitoring Aaron Ramsdale as they bid to fix their goalkeeping crisis.Ruben Amorim dropped Andre Onana for yesterday’s game at Newcastle.Man Utd are interested in signing Aaron RamsdaleCredit: GettyAndre Onana was dropped after his howlers against LyonCredit: GettyHowever his replacement, Altay Bayindir, endured a torrid afternoon as United were beaten 4-1 at St James Park.It has left Amorim with a major headache ahead of Thursday’s crunch game against Lyon.But, longer-term, the future of both goalkeepers is now under the spotlight as United look towards a summer rebuild.Securing a new goalkeeper is becoming a more pressing issue for Amorim, and Ramsdale – also being closely monitored by West Ham – has emerged as a possible target.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former England, Arsenal, and Sheffield United shot-stopper is set to leave relegated Southampton at the end of the season.Despite being part of a horror season for the Saints, Ramsdale has emerged with his reputation intact and is still seen as one of the best goalkeepers in the country.United have been watching his recent games, and think his Premier League experience could make him a strong option to help resolve their issues in leaking goals.But United face a fight with West Ham. Graham Potter is believed to have identified Ramsdale as a key target in his summer rebuilding job at the London Stadium.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSRamsdale is also being courted by clubs abroad. But SunSport understands his preference is to stay in England and in the Premier League to help nail down a place in the England squad.Sunday’s performance from stand-in Bayindir was the last thing United manager Ruben Amorim needed. Aaron Ramsdale COMPLETES £25m Southampton transfer as England goalkeeper’s Arsenal career comes to an endAfter taking goalkeeper Onana out of the firing line for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle, the Portuguese boss watched forlorn as replacement Bayindir conceded four goals in a chastening defeat at St James’ Park.To make matters worse, the Turkey international was to blame for Newcastle’s fourth after a poor pass.”We did a lot of mistakes that made it harder to win a game – that’s all,” said Amorim. “It’s a little bit of everything, it’s hard to point to one thing.”With a crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg to follow against Lyon on Thursday, United are keen to put defeat in the north-east quickly behind them.But Amorim now faces a potentially season-defining decision of whether to recall Onana or stick with Bayindir. More

ROY KEANE slammed Bruno Fernandes over a “meaningless” interview following Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle.The Red Devils were torn apart by their opponents at St James’ Park on Sunday.Bruno Fernandes was criticised by Roy Keane for a ‘meaningless’ interviewCredit: Sky SportsThe Irishman laid into Man Utd’s captain after the 4-1 loss to NewcastleCredit: Sky SportsAltay Bayindir had a nightmare Premier League debut and gifted Newcastle their fourth goal with an absolute howler.But United were second best in all areas of the pitch as the defeat left them 14th in the table.And thoughts now turn to Thursday’s crunch Europa League clash against Lyon, who netted a late equaliser last week thanks to Andre Onana’s clanger.Speaking after the match, Fernandes insisted United can do better and vowed to make amends in the next game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “My team-mates – I only get frustrated with them because I know how good they can be.”I know how tough it is to represent this club. They want so much to give to the club, to win because they know how much they will be remembered if they win something with this club.”On Thursday we go forward, we create a big atmosphere in our stadium, we need to be on the front foot and give everything we have because we want to get to the semi-final.”In tough moments we have done great performances against the biggest clubs. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“In decisive games when everyone is watching. We are Man United, we have to step up and do everything to win the game.”But this did not go down well with Keane, who accused Fernandes of producing “soundbites” while glossing over the real issues of the day.’This is big boy stuff’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend blasts stand-in keeper Altay Bayindir after Newcastle blunderMan Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances…Keane said: “Bruno does front up but it’s kind of just soundbites now.“There’s no meaning to it. I don’t know how we can listen to the United players’ interviews anymore because I’m not sure if they’re an honest group.“He keeps talking about having belief in his team-mates, but real good team-mates put demands on each other. These aren’t team-mates, they are bluffers.“When I listen to Bruno, amazing player, I still have question marks about his leadership. He’s certainly not getting any help around him.“Newcastle were outstanding. I think United now are physically and mentally a weak team. “Ruben Amorim is scratching his head. I bet he cannot believe how bad this Man United team is.”Fan reactionFans reacted online to Keane’s latest criticism of Fernandes.One said: “I’m not impressed either.”Another declared: “No matter what Fernandes does, it will never be good enough for Keane.”Read More on The SunOne noted: “Take no notice of it Bruno.”Another added: “Absolute joke.”Roy Keane’s rant in fullSpeaking live on Sky Sports:”To be fair to Bruno Fernandes he fronts up but to me it’s just soundbites now.“Talking about Thursday, it’s all they talk about. Lyon are sixth in the league, I fully expect Man United to beat them.”He was talking about his team-mates and belief but what about his right-back Dalot who didn’t put a leg out to tackle? “I hope he is pulling him in the dressing room because he keeps talking about having belief in his teammates but real good teammates put demands on each other.”When I listen to Bruno, I have question marks about his leadership. “He certainly isn’t getting any help around him, it must be tough playing in that midfield when the expectation is on him because that’s unfair on him.”But when he’s doing his chats about supporters and this, to me it’s just soundbites. There is no meaning to it. “I’m not sure this United group are an honest group. The best players put demands on me. That’s what real good team-mates do. These aren’t team-mates, they are bluffers.”We keep making excuses for this team. There are not enough players who can run in the team.”I don’t think there are players who want to run. Not enough of a goal threat. You’ve got to dig deep, even when you’re up against it and they didn’t do that in the second half. “We spoke at half-time [about] the big test was to come in the second half.“Looking at Newcastle, they’re outstanding, they’re used to winning big games now, they’ve got into a really good habit. “United are the opposite. I think United now are physically and mentally a weak team.“Ruben Amorim is scratching his head. I bet he cannot believe how bad this Man United team is.” More

ROY KEANE ranted “this is big boy stuff” as he blasted Manchester United goalie Altay Bayindir for his blunder against Newcastle.The Turkish keeper was drafted into Ruben Amorim’s XI on Sunday in the wake of Andre Onana’s dud performance against Lyon.Altay Bayindir was slammed by Roy Keane after Man Utd’s 4-1 loss at NewcastleCredit: GettyBayindir committed a huge howler for Newcastle’s final strikeIt marked Bayindir’s first start for United in the Premier League following a £4million move from Fenerbahce last summer.But the 26-year-old endured a nightmare performance at St James’ Park as Newcastle ran riot in a 4-1 win.Bayindir was helpless as he shipped three goals in the first 64 minutes.And things got even worse 13 minutes later when he played a disastrous short kick out of his box.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ball was intercepted by Joelinton, who knocked it straight into the path of fellow Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes.And the Newcastle captain slammed it past Bayindir to cap a miserable day for United’s keeper.Speaking after the game, former Red Devils skipper Keane took aim at Amorim’s No2.He believes Bayindir did not show the common sense needed to fill the sticks at this level.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd regardless of the goalie’s lack of minutes, it simply showed his thinking is not up to the speed of England’s top flight.Keane said: “Of course (he was at fault). You go back to the decision-making. I’m not even sure what the big benefit (would be, making that pass). It’s too risky.Newcastle preparing £35m swoop for Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas but will have to beat Man Utd, Liverpool and BayernKeane claimed Bayindir’s decision-making is not good enough“It’s absolutely too risky. There’s players around you. At the highest level, it’s about your decision making.“I’m quick to defend goalkeepers when they first come into the team because I think it does take five, six, seven games to get up to speed with the shot. But that basic mistake there, I can’t understand it. “This is big boy stuff. You’re up at Newcastle, Newcastle are flying, you do your own homework on who they’re playing and when they’re pressing you. “If you’re going to go long, make sure you go too far, so then at least it’s up the pitch. “But if you lose it there, someone is through on goal on top of you. That’s just common sense.”Fellow pundit Les Ferdinand agreed with Keane, adding: “It’s typical of what we’re watching with goalkeepers nowadays being too precise, too clever. Read More on The Sun“Just put your foot through that, say, ‘we’re 3-1 down, let’s not go 4-1 down by making a silly mistake.’ He doesn’t, he tries to clip a little dinky ball into the centre-forward.“I’m just thinking: ‘what are you doing?’”Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More

NEWCASTLE hero Joelinton appeared to invite Manchester United rival Manuel Ugarte for a tunnel fight in a “crazy” flare-up.Brazilian Joelinton was being taken off in the Toon’s 4-1 home win when he clashed on the field with his Uruguayan counterpart.Joelinton was angry with fellow South American Manuel UgarteStand-in Toon chief Jason Tindall steered Joelinton awayThe Magpies attacker was still unhappy as he was led offCredit: GettyIronically, stand-in Newcastle boss Jason Tindall was taking the attacker off late on to help him avoid a booking and a ban.But Joelinton looked furious as he argued with Ugarte, confronted him and was held back by two team-mates.It seemed the 28-year-old “offered to scrap” the ex-PSG anchorman.Joelinton gestured to the tunnel and pointed to Ugarte as if urging him there to sort it out afterwards.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewcastle fans will be relieved that their midfied workhorse avoided a yellow card in the skirmish.That’s because he was just one booking short of a two-game suspension.And Tindall was no doubt delighted to get Joelinton off the pitch before the matter could escalate again.Newcastle were already 4-1 up at the time and certain to leapfrog Manchester City back into fourth spot.Most read in FootballFellow Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes also intervenedCredit: EPABEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJoelinton was involved in the killer fourth goal by compatriot Bruno Guimaraes, although the main source was a terrible pass from United keeper Altay Bayindir.Two-goal Harvey Barnes had earlier been the Magpies’ surprise second-half matchwinner, punishing the Red Devils’ dozy defending.’Angel’ Newcastle star Joelinton rescued his manager in Subway after he fainted buying a sandwichBefore the interval, United winger Alejandro Garnacho cancelled out Sandro Tonali’s opener.Joelinton making it off without seeing yellow completed a near-perfect day for Newcastle, whose manager Eddie Howe was still too unwell to attend.But viewers were still unhappy with the Toon raider.One claimed: “Joelinton should’ve received a red card for inciting violence.”Another posted: “Why would he say that kind of thing?”And a third said it would have been “crazy” had Ugarte responded. More

ARSENAL fans loved the moment Gary Neville was brutally shut down over his criticism of the Gunners on live TV.Mikel Arteta’s men slipped further behind Liverpool in the title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford on Saturday.Gary Neville was shut down on live TVA former Premier League ace did not agree with his verdict about Arsenal’s seasonIt looks likely that Arsenal will finish in second for the third consecutive season.And Neville criticised the Londoners for seemingly going backwards this term.That’s despite putting one foot in the Champions League semis with a stunning 3-0 win over holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.Neville said on NBC Sports: “Arsenal’s league performances have been a big let-down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“If Manchester City weren’t going to win the league, Arsenal had to be the team that was there waiting. They’re not. They’re not even on Liverpool’s shoulder.”I think that’s a big disappointment. From where Arsenal have been in the last couple of seasons, you felt they were a team growing in Premier League title races. “What’s happened this season is that they have gone backwards. From the start of the season, they’ve gone backwards this season in terms of their recruitment. “They never covered themselves for the likely injury to Havertz, who was their only centre-forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Odegaard was another big drop-off. They’ve lost Edu off the pitch. I think it’s a let-down.”However, former Middlesbrough, Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday star Robbie Mustoe struck back at Neville.’He could have broken my leg’ – Arsenal’s Martinelli hits out at Brentford star who escaped red card for ‘nasty’ tackleArsenal fans were loving Robbie Mustoe’s response to NevilleHe defended Arsenal’s lack of title credentials by pointing out they had suffered heavily with injuries to key players.But Mustoe did agree that Arteta needs to sign a striker if his side are to finally get over the line.Mustoe said: “I still think they are going to be the second-placed team again for the third season on the trot. I think the injuries to key players at different parts of the season have to be considered. “I know, in terms of recruitment, it’s accepted that the front line is the last bit and the most important bit to strengthen.”I find it harder to criticise the team and the way they have played based on the disappointment.“Liverpool are the only team have had very few injuries. Injuries make a difference. When you’ve got a few injuries, it’s hard to keep up the pace. They do need another striker, but I wouldn’t agree that they’ve regressed.”Arsenal fans were certainly delighted with Mustoe’s comeback at Neville.One said: “Mustoe shutting down Neville is the most satisfying thing you will see today.”Another declared: “This has to be the best thing I’ve seen this Sunday.”Read More on The SunOne noted: “Neville said Arsenal would win the league at the start of the season.”Another added: “How have we regressed when we’re nearly in the CL semis?”Arsenal ratings vs Brentford as Partey dominates in midfield but Jorginho a passenger as title hopes fizzle More