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      Man Utd ‘send scouts to watch Ukraine Under-17s captain… but turn attention to team-mate after shining in defence’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED sent scouts to watch a Ukrainian wonderkid – but ended up liking the look of his team-mate.United are turning over a new leaf under Sir Jim Ratcliffe and are planning some major changes at the end of the season.Man Utd initially targeted Kyrylo Digtyar but now focus on Demyan TretyakCredit: GettyRatcliffe’s Ineos group is now responsible for all football matters and will be overseeing operations across all of the Red Devils’ teams, including the youth squad.According to Scouts in Attendance, the Manchester giants sent representatives to Greece for an Under-17 tournament.United were initially keen on Ukraine’s 16-year-old centre-back Kyrylo Digtyar, whose club is Metalist Kharkiv.According to Sport.UA, however, the scouts ended up preferring Digtyar’s national team-mate and fellow defender Demyan Tretyak, 16.Read More on Man UtdTretyak plays for Dynamo Kyiv and has become the representatives’ main focus.The centre-back captained Ukraine during Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over Slovakia.United have started collecting information about the talented youngster and will continue to monitor him in his next few matches.Tretyak played in all three matches during the mini tournament in Europe.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL And he helped Ukraine’s Under-17s win all three matches in the elite round to qualify for the European Championship.United could be set for major changes in defence with Raphael Varane linked with a move away.Amad Diallo removes all reference to Man Utd on social media accountsJonny Evans’ deal also runs out in June while Harry Maguire has been unable to live up to expectations after his £85million arrival in 2019. More

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      ‘He’s honestly so good’, says Anthony Elanga as winger names forgotten Man Utd star as ‘most underrated footballer’

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      ANTONY ELANGA believes former Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes is the most underrated player he’s ever played with.Gomes, 23, came through the Red Devils’ youth system with Elanga but left for Ligue 1 outfit Lille in 2020.Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga has named Angel Gomes as the most undervalued playerCredit: GettyFormer United wonderkid Gomes is now at LilleCredit: AFPThe England Under-21 midfielder has since blossomed under Paulo Fonseca in France.Elanga, 21 – who left United last summer after sealing a £15m move to Nottingham Forest – has now delivered the ultimate compliment to his former team-mate.When asked to name the most underrated player he has ever played with Elanga told Rising Ballers: “One that comes off my head is Angel Gomes. He’s honestly so good.“I feel like people watched him in the U21 Euros that England won, he showed his qualities as a No6, eight and 10 – amazing.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”I could name more players, but Angel comes to my head.”His answer threatened to cause further friction among supporters and United’s owners after the Glazers failed to keep him.One fan wrote: “The amount of talent we have ruined is genuinely scary.”Another said: “Another mistake we made selling him.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAt the time, United reportedly offered a new and improved contract as, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described him as a “top, top kid”.In 2020 the Norwegian said: “We’ve offered him a deal. Hopefully, he’ll take that.”Man Utd chiefs spotted meeting Barcelona legend Deco with fans convinced they’re plotting two transfersBut Gomes made the tough decision to pursue a new challenge, because he felt first-team opportunities at Old Trafford would be limited.He made his United first-team debut in May 2017 under Jose Mourinho, becoming the first person born in the 21st century to play in the Premier League. He came on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney, who was playing his last game for the Red Devils. He has delivered another impressive campaign for Lille so far this season, scoring twice while also providing seven assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.James Garner and Gomes have both left the club, while Mason Greenwood is out on loan at GetafeCredit: Getty More

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      Roy Keane signed me for Sunderland but didn’t even know what position I played… he’s not cut out for club management

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      ROY KEANE signed Dwight Yorke for Sunderland without knowing he had changed position.The pair played for Manchester United and were part of the famous Treble-winning team.Roy Keane signed Dwight Yorke without knowing he had changed positionCredit: GettyYorke and Keane played together at Manchester UnitedCredit: ReutersKeane quit playing in 2005 and became manager of Championship Sunderland a year later.And he signed his former team-mate Yorke just days into his tenure, but ended up playing him in a different role to the one intended.Yorke explained he was a holding midfielder by summer 2006, and pointed out Keane would have been aware of that if he watched him play for Trinidad & Tobago at the World Cup that year.He told Ladbrokes Fanzone: “I played in that holding midfield role for Trinidad and Tobago against England in the World Cup. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I captained the team and played in holding midfield; it wasn’t that difficult: just get the ball, hold it, and give it to the players who can run faster than you!”Roy Keane didn’t know that I had made that transition he thought that I still played in the number 10 role. “But when you’re playing at that level, it’s a frustrating role to play because your team-mates would very rarely see the pass quick enough to make it, and so I would drop deeper to get involved.”I think something happened where one of our players had got sent off, and so I dropped into midfield and dictated the play for the rest of the game, and then the following game, he came to me and said I’d be playing in midfield. Most read in Football”But I don’t think he realised I was already playing in that position for my country and out in Australia.”Keane, 52, has not managed since 2011 but has been linked with a return to the Black Cats in recent years.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL However Yorke believes he would be better suited to international management rather than club, suggesting modern coaches are required to do to much at clubs – something Keane is not cut out to do.He added: “He’s got all of the ingredients, Keano. Roy Keane tips Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins to make move to ‘top team’ like Man Utd, City or Liverpool”I just think that the individual I know, and what is required of a manager nowadays – a modern coach who deals with every aspect of the football club – isn’t Roy Keane. “I don’t think he’s cut out to be that way; you’ve got to be more of a people-person, and Keano’s never really been that.”I think international management is more suited to Keano, where he can have control, get the players for a period of time, and pretty much f*** them off for a bit when they’re done, and then get them again.”He has that presence, and that aura… Keano has it all, but I just think an international job is much more suited to him. I’d take a chance on him internationally.” More

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      Who is David Manasseh? Gareth Bale’s agent who owns Cheltenham racehorse

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      DAVID MANASSEH has made a career representing some of the biggest names in football.But now he’s also turned his attention to racehorses, as he owns Gallagher Novices’ Hurdle winner Ballyburn. Gareth Bale’s agent David Manasseh was suspended from football-related activity for three months in 2018Credit: AFP OR LICENSORSWho is David Manasseh?David Manasseh went to Harrow School and left in 1988 with a choice of a contract at Somerset Cricket Club or a career in business.He opted to go into the property sector with Clive Lewis and Partners, while continuing to play cricket as captain of MCC.In 1992 he established the Stellar Group with his business partner Jonathan Barnett.He has been there ever since.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLWhich players does David Manasseh represent as an agent?As well as Gareth Bale, Manasseh has an illustrious list of British talent on his books, including Jack Grealish.The likes of Ashley Cole, Joe Hart, Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw and Jordan Pickford were all recruited by the agent at a young age.Why wasDavid Manasseh been suspended and how long for?David Manasseh was banned from all football-related activity for three months for illegally entering into a contract with an underage player back in 2018.FA Regulation B8 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries states that contracts between agents and players can only be signed from January 1 in the year of the player’s 16th birthday.An FA spokesperson said: “Registered intermediary David Manasseh has been suspended from all intermediary activity, commencing today [1 October 2018] running up to and including 31 December 2018, and fined £50,000 for misconduct relating to intermediary activity.”It was alleged he entered into a representation contract with a minor before the 1st day in January of the year of that player’s sixteenth birthday, contrary to Regulation B8 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2017-2018.”Mr Manasseh denied the charge, however, it was found proven following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.” More

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      Why Chelsea are set to receive £4million windfall if forgotten man DOESN’T start this weekend

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      CHELSEA will bank a cool £4million if forgotten man Armando Broja does NOT start for Fulham this weekend.The misfit striker was shipped out by the Blues to their west London rivals on loan in January.Fulham will pay Chelsea £4m if Armando Broja does not start against Spurs on SaturdayCredit: PAChelsea had initially looked to sell Broja for a staggering £50million, despite him scoring just once in the league this season.But after suitors including Wolves failed to come up with an adequate offer, Broja was packed off to Fulham on deadline day.Chelsea struck a bizarre agreement with their neighbours, allowing Fulham to take the 22-year-old for free — provided he started 60 per cent of their matches.The idea was for Broja to gain valuable match experience while showcasing his talents, giving Chelsea a greater chance to demand top dollar this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut things have not gone according to plan for the Albania international.He has failed to start a single match since arriving at Craven Cottage.Instead, Rodrigo Muniz has entered a hot streak of form, scoring five goals in the six games Broja has been available for.There are now just 10 matches remaining for Fulham, starting with a trip to Tottenham on Saturday.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGAnd should Broja fail to start, it would make it seven games on the bench with just nine remaining.That would finally shatter Chelsea’s 60 per cent deal, meaning Fulham must cough up £4m.Astrid Wett arrives at Cheltenham in inappropriate outfit but wears cheeky nod to beloved ChelseaIn fact, the only way the Cottagers can get around the fee is by starting Broja in every single remaining match.And with Muniz failing to hit the target in last weekend’s defeat at Wolves, Marco Silva could decide the time is right for his loanee to finally get some action from the off.Broja has so far featured just four times from the bench, failing to score in any of his appearances.And with Chelsea still remaining eager to cash in this summer, he could be available for a fraction of his initial £50m price tag for interested teams like Wolves. More

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      Man Utd ‘may be forced to NOT sack Erik ten Hag over FFP fears as cost of axing Dutchman revealed’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may have to splash over £10million to sack Erik ten Hag in June.Ten Hag’s position as United manager continues to come under pressure amid a turbulent campaign that has seen the team plunging to sixth place in the Premier League table.Manchester United will have to splash over £10m to sack Erik ten HagCredit: AFPSir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to reconsider Ten Hag’s position if Man Utd miss out on Champions League qualificationCredit: PAAccording to The Times, however, dismissing the Dutchman won’t be simple as he and his coaching staff would cost a large sum to offload this summer.The 54-year-old tactician warned the Red Devils were close to the spending limit which was allowed under Profitability and Sustainability rules in January.That is why the ex-Ajax boss was not allowed to sign a striker midseason.Therefore, new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe will have to decide whether sacking Ten Hag and recruiting a new manager would be worth it.Read More on Man UtdRatcliffe will have to take into account that the club needs every last penny to recruit new players and staff.The Manchester giants are also very keen on landing Dan Ashworth as their new director of football but Newcastle have slapped a £15m price tag on him after placing him on gardening leave.Nevertheless, Ten Hag is well respected among the Ineos hierarchy and there is a feeling that he had limited help before Sir Jim’s arrival.That is why the new club chiefs have included him in recent discussions regarding next season.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL However, Ten Hag will come under scrutiny if United fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League competition.The Red Devils are currently eight points away from Aston Villa and fourth place.’So refreshing’, says Rio Ferdinand after interview with Erik ten Hag at Man Utd training groundTherefore, United might find themselves needing that extra Champions League spot as they are six points away from fifth place.But that would only happen if England’s coefficient ranking is higher than Germany or Italy’s at the end of the season. More

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      Did you spot former Premier League manager bizarrely quoting KUNG FU PANDA in his post-match interview?

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      TRANMERE manager Nigel Adkins went viral after trying to share words of wisdom by quoting Kung Fu Panda.Adkins, 59, currently coaches in League Two after years working in the Premier League for Southampton and Reading.Tranmere manager Nigel Adkins tried to share some words of wisdomBut Adkins accidentally quoted a line from Kung Fu Panda 2Credit: APThe Birkenhead tactician analysed the Rovers’ 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town during his post-match interview on Tuesday.And the ex-Sheffield United boss decided to focus on the present and forget about the past as well as the future.Tranmere shared their manager’s words of wisdom on social media with the following caption: “Some #WednesdayWisdom from the gaffer!”Adkins said: “Well you have to be in the present moment. You can’t turn back time.Read More on Football”The past is history, the future is a mystery! Today’s a gift, that’s why they call it the present.”However, Adkins’ post-match comments were extremely similar with some notable lines from Kung Fu Panda 2.The ex-Hull boss sounded like Grand Master Oogway when he tried to comfort key character Po in the popular movie’s sequel.Oogway told Jack Black’s character: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present!”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Tranmere are currently 16th in the League Two table with 14 wins and 19 defeats in 38 matches so far this season.Adkins took over at Prenton Park in November and has since amassed 11 wins as well as nine losses in 24 games across all competitions.EFL fans demand ‘automatic relegation’ after goalkeeper and defender combine for ‘Sunday league’ own-goalTranmere defeated Mansfield with goals by Regan Hendry and Rob Apter following Will Swan’s equaliser.[embedded content] More

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      Mason Mount’s Man Utd move was ‘not for football reasons’ claims team-mate with star ‘sensitive about Chelsea exit’

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      MASON MOUNT’S move to Manchester United was reportedly “not for football reasons”.The midfielder has faced a lot of problems since his summer transfer to Old Trafford.Mason Mount returned to training this week following a lengthy lay-offCredit: GettyHe has been plagued by injury issues and has just returned to training following a four-month absence.Mount, 25, has made 12 appearances for United with the last of those coming against Luton in November.He is still yet to score a goal for the Red Devils and one source close to one of his team-mates claims the transfer was not made “for football reasons”, according to Manchester Evening News.Mount’s decision to leave Chelsea angered a lot of Blues fans, with some seeing his departure as a betrayal after he came through the club’s academy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMount spoke publicly to Chelsea fans at the time of his move but he has since remained tight-lipped, only talking to United’s media team.United staff claim he remains sensitive about his switch, which he why he feels uneasy about talking to media about the transfer.Mount has finally overcome a calf issue and manager Erik ten Hag expects he will be available for selection after the international break.He said: “I think he is in a good spell now and he will return shortly, I think after the international break.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “For next week, some players are planning to return, hopefully when the process will continue like it is now.”Fans are excited to see him back and hope he will hit the ground running.Mason Mount reveals his favourite Man Utd chant and nobody is surprised More