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      Man Utd ‘plotting major clearout with TEN flops to be axed in 2024 transfer window in massive post-takeover overhaul’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are expected to plot a major clearout to offload ten players over the next two transfer windows, a report claims.After a struggling start this term Erik ten Hag is aiming to make a complete overhaul of his Red Devils squad amid the arrival of the new stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Erik ten Hag is preparing to offload ten players in the next 12 monthsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are plotting a massive post-takeover overhaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      With Ratcliffe’s arrival edging closer he is expected to be making a lot of changes to the Man Utd squad.
      Only just last term the club waved goodbye to a host of stars including David de Gea, Anthony Elanga, Dean Henderson and Fred.
      But United have lost nine of their opening matches this term as the Dutch boss is desperate for a bigger clearout of his squad according to Manchester Evening News.
      The report claims over the next 12 months Ten Hag is aiming to get rid of 10 or more players with the help of the club’s new takeover from Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion deal to buy 25 per cent of the club.
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      The long list includes defender Jonny Evans who is nearly 36 and could struggle to earn himself a new deal as his contract runs out next year.
      Raphael Varane is another suspect who is at risk of being thrown out the exit door as he has fallen down the pecking order.
      SunSport exclusively revealed the former Real Madrid star is targeting a move to Saudi Arabia or Italy, but not until the summer window.
      It’s clear Ten Hag has opted for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof over the French international this term.
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      But Lindelof’s deal is also up next year while Maguire’s runs out in 2025.
      Meanwhile, full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is approaching the final six months of his contract as his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain.
      The report also claims Ten Hag will be looking to make more changes in the midfield.
      While Fred headed to the Turkish side Fenerbahce, United held onto Scott McTominay despite interest from West Ham.
      United ended up replacing the Brazilian with Sofyan Amrabat who joined on loan from Fiorentina.
      There is an option to sign the Moroccan permanently at the end of the term but he is yet to prove himself and become a regular starter for the team.
      Meanwhile, midfielders Caseimiro and Christian Eriksen are both in their 30s and United could be tempted to sell the pair.
      Also Anthony Martial’s future remains unclear as his contract runs out next June.
      The French star is in his ninth term at United but has fallen down the ranks since Rasmus Hojlund’s arrival.
      Having failed to score since May he has made a limited amount of appearances in Ten Hag’s squad this season.
      With United only managing to hit the back of the net 13 times so far this term a change to the frontline is impending.
      And the other stars on the offload list are backup shot-stopper Tom Heaton and Hannibal Mejbri whose contracts run out in 2024.
      Hannibal’s contract can be extended for another 12 months but Heaton’s time at Old Trafford could be coming to an end.
      Raphael Varane is expected to leave the club next yearCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal hit with worrying Jurrien Timber update from Dutch media as injury update revealed

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      ARSENAL have been slapped with a worrying Jurrien Timber injury update from a Dutch media outlet.The defender suffered a brutal knee injury at the start of the season and is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the term.
      Dutch media have revealed a worrying Jurrien Timber injury updateCredit: Getty
      In his Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest Timber, 22, pulled up with an off-the-ball injury.
      The £38million summer signing arrived from Ajax during the summer to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s backline.
      But a worrying update from the Dutch outlet AD has confirmed when the Netherland international will be able to return to the pitch.
      And the report claims it is unlikely Timber will make his country’s Euro 2024 squad ahead of the tournament next summer.
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      There was hope the Gunners’ new boy could return for at least the last part of the season.
      But following surgery on his ACL his playing time this term looks uncertain.
      Timber is a promising signing for Arteta despite having played just 50 league minutes since his arrival.
      He impressed the Spaniard after assisting Ajax with two Eredivisie titles and winning the league’s Player of the Year for the 2021-22 term.
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      The signing of the Dutchman was a clear move that Arsenal wanted to improve on their backline.
      But the Gunners have faced a huge blow as Arteta has been forced to return to last season’s defensive options Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      Arsenal have not hit rock bottom however and are still performing strong as they sit 3rd in the table with eight out of 12 league wins.
      And they will continue to fight for the Premier League title again this term as they next take on Brentford on Saturday evening. More

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      Man Utd bizarrely trolled with massive Checkatrade billboard right outside Old Trafford as fans call it a ‘masterclass’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been brutally trolled by Checkatrade.And fans have called the company’s dig a ‘masterclass’.
      Old Trafford’s leaky roof has been slammed in recent yearsCredit: https://twitter.com/M_Bin_Tamim/status/1558590850308997120?s=20&t=3IuJE3zay3vgKptBAyTj9Q
      The Red Devils have endured a tricky season so far, from their takeover saga rumbling on in the background to their poor on-pitch performances.
      The Glazer family have long been criticised for allowing Old Trafford, English football’s biggest club stadium, to be left behind by its more high-tech rivals over the last two decades, with Gary Neville among the biggest critics.
      Appearing on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the pundit said: “I used to laugh when I went to Anfield and compared it to Old Trafford. I’d always think: ‘They can never catch up, they’re too far behind’.
      “They’re building that second stand now behind the goal where the away fans sit. The main stand now is towering up. Anfield will be a more modern ground than Manchester United and Old Trafford in 12 months. That is unforgivable.”
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      Now Checkatrade, a site that enables users to connect with tradespeople, have stuck the boot in – by mocking the Red Devils on a huge billboard outside Old Trafford.
      Their advert mocks the Theatre of Dreams’ dodgy roof – by claiming they could fix it.
      It features a tick next to “leaky roof” on a checklist, but sticks the boot in further by adding a cross next to “leaky defence”.
      The ad finishes with the sentence: “There are some things that even Checkatrade can’t fix.”
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      Fans online have praised the billboard on social media.
      Man Utd bizarrely trolled with massive Checkatrade billboard right outside Old Trafford as fans call it a ‘masterclass’Credit: X/MikeMinay
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      One labelled it: “A masterclass in advertising by Checkatrade.”
      While a second called it: “Brilliant.”
      A further United fan moaned: “We are a joke.”
      And another admitted: “We’re a meme.”
      Another tweet read: “Ingenious and strategic. Hope the board gets the memo.”
      Just last week fans were left stunned as a part of the Old Trafford ceiling appeared to crumble during a Women’s Super League match.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of completing a deal to buy a 25 per cent minority stake in the Red Devils.
      It’s understood that he will be focused on the football side of the business – starting in the January transfer window.
      The Ineos chief is set to hand boss Erik ten Hag a transfer war chest to bolster his squad.
      The Old Trafford ceiling recently appeared to crumble during a match More

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      Chelsea ‘unrecognisable’ under Boehly and Pochettino should put in a sock in it about a ‘project’, says Blues hero

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      CHELSEA legend Florent Malouda has claimed he does not recognise his former club under Todd Boehly.And the former winger also urged Mauricio Pochettino to stop talking about the “project” he is undertaking at Stamford Bridge.
      Mauricio Pochettino has had a mixed start to life at ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      Todd Boehly has spent an incredible amount of cash since arriving at Stamford BridgeCredit: Rex
      The Blues have spent more than £1billion on transfers since American businessman Boehly, 50, took over from Roman Abramovich last year.
      But following Pochettino’s arrival in the summer, they remain an inconsistent team.
      Chelsea have won just four of 12 Premier League games so far this season.
      And while they showed signs of life before the international break with a 4-1 win at Tottenham and a thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester City, Malouda has still criticised the club.
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      He said: “I don’t really recognise them, except for the colour of the shirt.
      “I think the club is using too many key words about the project or whatever.
      “It takes time to build anything of value but since the new ownership, I don’t see any stability from the management.”
      Malouda won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2010.
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      Florent Malouda won five major trophies at ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
      He also lifted the FA Cup in 2009, 2010 and 2012.
      But his crowning moment at Stamford Bridge came at the end of the 2011/12 campaign when he helped the Blues beat Bayern Munich on penalties to clinch their first Champions League.
      Malouda, who hung up his boots in 2018, spent six years at Chelsea, scoring 45 goals and providing 41 assists in 229 games.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea return from the international break on Saturday when they travel to Newcastle.
      It begins a tough set of fixtures for Pochettino’s men as they also prepare to face Brighton and Manchester United. More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Marcus Rashford’s season is about to be transformed as crocked star returns to training

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      LUKE SHAW has returned to Manchester United training following a three-month injury layoff.And fans reckon the full-back’s return could help spark Marcus Rashford into life.
      Luke Shaw is set to return to action for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Marcus Rashford has netted just once this seasonCredit: EPA
      Rashford, 26, has scored just one goal in 16 appearances so far this season.
      With Shaw back to partner him on the left flank once again, however, his fortunes could soon change.
      Reacting to the news that Shaw is back in training, one fan wrote: “Rashford’s wing man is back😍🔥.”
      While a second pondered: “Does it mean Rashford from last season will return now?”
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      A third posted: “With luke Shaw returning back into the squad, we are fully getting Rashford back.”
      Another added: “Hugely missed by the team but most of all Rashford. Welcome back Luke Shaw.”
      The England left-back started Man Utd’s first two Premier League games this season before suffering with injury.
      His absence coupled with Tyrell Malacia’s injury prompted the Red Devils to sign Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham on deadline day.
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      Rashford’s only goal in Shaw’s absence came in the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
      Last season Rashford bagged 30 goals in all competitions, while also laying on 11 assists.
      Fans will hope to see Shaw thrust straight back into the team when the Red Devils travel to Everton this Sunday.
      United go into the weekend sat in sixth, five points off the top four. More

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      Luis Suarez names Premier League star as ‘one of the best No9s in the world’ as fans say ‘game recognises game’

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      LUIS SUAREZ has named Darwin Nunez as “one of the best No9s in the world” after the striker’s impressive performance on Tuesday.Fans have praised the Premier League star echoing the Uruguayan legend’s style and said “Game recognises game”.
      Luis Suarez has named Darwin Nunez as ‘one of the best No9s in the world’Credit: AFP
      Nunez scored two goals in Uruguay’s 3-0 win against Bolivia on Tuesday nightCredit: Getty
      Suarez made his 138th international capCredit: AFP
      Suarez was quick to praise his fellow Uruguay team-mate Nunez after the Liverpool forward scored twice against Bolivia in the South American World Cup qualifier.
      La Celeste swooped up a stunning 3-0 victory marking the 36-year-old’s 138th international cap.
      And Nunez now joins the ex-Reds striker in a small group of Uruguay stars who have managed to score in four consecutive World Cup qualifiers.
      In response to the 24-year-old’s recent efforts, Suarez is hopeful that when he retires the ex-Benfica star will acquire his No9 shirt.
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      Suarez said: “I have one of the best No 9s in the world ahead of me.
      “We have to support him and enjoy him. Today I am in another role than before and I am happy to be here helping the group.”
      And Liverpool fans were quick to praise Nunez after he was applauded by their former hero.
      Some even called out that skilled players like Suarez can spot talent on the pitch as one fan on Twitter said: “Games recognise game.”
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      And another fan put: “One of the greatest strikers of 21st century.”
      A third added: “Darwin is a hard-working lad and I believe that under Klopp, he will become one of the best number 9’s in the world.”
      The Reds forked out a club-record £85million fee to sign Nunez in 2022 from Portuguese giants Benfica.
      After an underwhelming debut season, the Uruguayan has redeemed himself with an impressive 12 goals and eight assists this term for club and country.
      His performance on Tuesday took him to the top of the leaderboard for most goals scored in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.
      The forward will hope to continue to impress Liverpool fans this Saturday as they face Premier League frontrunners Manchester City. More

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      Arsenal legend William Gallas names Mikel Arteta’s biggest transfer ‘mistake’ saying ‘something is very wrong’

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      FORMER Arsenal star William Gallas has slammed the club’s decision to buy Kai Havertz.The Gunners signed the attacking midfielder from Chelsea for £65million in the summer.
      William Gallas has slammed Arsenal’s decision to buy Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
      Kai Havertz is yet to perform his best at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s decision to buy him has raised eyebrows and Havertz is yet to convince critics on the pitch.
      He has scored just one goal and managed the same disappointing number of assists in 19 games this season.
      Gallas is not surprised the transfer has not worked out, telling Genting Casino: “I said at the beginning of the season that Havertz would struggle for Arsenal.
      “I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but he is still struggling.
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      “I think it was always going to be difficult for Havertz to adapt to the way that Arsenal play and the way that Arteta wants to use him.
      “I don’t think he was the type of player that Arsenal needed to sign in the summer.
      “When you look at the squad, in my opinion, there were different types of players that they should have prioritised.
      “It looks like it was a mistake to sign him.”
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      Despite his struggles, Havertz regularly starts for Germany and he bizarrely played at left-back for the first time ever in their 3-2 friendly loss to Turkey on Saturday.
      Manager Julian Nagelsmann hinted that he could experiment with his position again.
      Gallas, who played 142 times for Arsenal, said: “At 24-years-old, Havertz is playing as a left back four his country? Seriously? Something is very wrong.
      “For me, to make this decision, it seems like Nagelsmann doesn’t respect Havertz as a player.
      “I’m completely confused. I’m trying to think about it from the player’s point-of-view – this doesn’t look good.
      “I don’t like this decision, this is a complete lack of respect from Nagelsmann.”
      Mikel Arteta decision to sign Havertz has been labelled a ‘mistake’Credit: Alamy More

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      Premier League stadium unrecognisable with CAR PARK between fans and the pitch in incredible throwback pics

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      THIS Premier League stadium looks unrecognisable with a car park at the side of the pitch.Plenty of clubs in the top-flight have demolished old grounds and moved to more modern arenas in recent years.
      This Premier League stadium has cars parked behind the goal
      But this side has remained where their roots are and modernised the stadium into a 40,343 seater home.
      This incredible throwback photo dates back to 1993 and shows cars parked on a running track behind the goal.
      Soon after the snap was taken the stands were moved far closer to the pitch.
      The stadium is of course Stamford Bridge.
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      It has been Chelsea’s home since 1905 and the view in the image is from famous Shed End.
      Blues owner Todd Boehly has plans to further renovate Stamford Bridge and has recently purchased 1.2 acres of land next to the ground for a reported £80million.
      They won’t take possession of the site until 2025.
      The stadium revamp has already caused controversy as Chelsea have bought land that includes the historic Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, where around 100 military veterans and war widows live.
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      Fuming vets tried to block the sale but it has proved unsuccessful.
      The site backs on to Stamford Bridge and the land is set to pave the way for the capacity to rise to 55,000.
      Stamford Bridge looks very different todayCredit: Alamy More