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      Goal-shy Man Utd ‘draw up THREE-MAN striker shortlist as transfer chiefs desperately seek support for Rasmus Hojlund’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have a three-man shortlist to strengthen their attack in January.The Red Devils have struggled for goals this season with Marcus Rashford the only recognised forward in the squad with a Premier League goal to his name.
      Manchester United want to sign an experienced striker to support Rasmus HojlundCredit: AP
      United remain interested in Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney is wanted by several Premier League teamsCredit: Alamy
      Mehdi Taremi would be a cheaper optionCredit: Getty
      Rasmus Hojlund has scored three goals in Europe since his blockbuster summer arrival but it is understood the club are keen to sign a striker to support the young Dane.
      It is felt there is too much of a burden on Hojlund’s young shoulders to score goals, and United feel he could learn from playing alongside an experienced frontman.
      According to the Daily Mail, United already have several targets in mind who they could try to sign when the transfer window re-opens.
      One is long-term target – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who finished as Serie A’s top goalscorer last season.
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      Napoli slapped a huge asking price on the Nigerian in the summer but a recent fallout means they may now be more willing to listen to offers.
      If not, the Red Devils could splash out on Brentford star Ivan Toney, who will be free from his gambling ban.
      However recent reports claim the Bees could demand £100million to let the England international leave.
      And with United also keen to sign a world class centre-back like Edmond Tapsoba or Jean-Clair Todibo, they could decide to bring in a striker on a budget.
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      Porto hitman Mehdi Taremi is also understood to be on the club’s radar.
      The Iranian, 31, is out of contract at the end of the season and was linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer. More

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      Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have two potential alternatives in mind to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.Ten Hag has overseen United’s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
      Man Utd manager Ten Hag is on “thin ice” after a terrible start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are considering Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten HagCredit: AP
      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also a top target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left the Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
      That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
      Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
      Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in his first full season in charge two years ago.
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      However, there are major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.

      Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
      The Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag and, according to Fabrizio Romano, club sources claim there have been no moves to replace him.
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      Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes in other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
      However, there have been reports that the players are losing faith in Ten Hag.
      Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries. More

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      Liverpool ‘verbally agree’ January transfer of exciting Brazil star in huge blow to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

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      LIVERPOOL have agreed personal terms with one of Brazil’s most highly-rated stars, reports suggest.Fluminense ace Andre Trindade, who has also been linked with Arsenal, is said to be close to joining the Reds.
      Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Fluminense star Andre TrindadeCredit: AFP
      Liverpool transfer target Andre has also been linked with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      However, Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on the Gunners as they seem closer to landing the versatile midfielder.
      According to sports journalist Francois Plateau, the Brazil international has already reached a verbal agreement with the Merseysiders.
      However, there is no official agreement between Liverpool and Fluminense at this stage.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are still facing competition as there have been other clubs getting in touch with the Brazilian club as well as Andre’s camp.
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      This comes amid reports claiming Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen in midfield with Thomas Partey linked with a move to Juventus.
      Liverpool have been monitoring the 22-year-old since the summer but their advances were turned down due to the Copa Libertadores.

      Reports suggested Klopp’s side offered £25million for the No6, who can cover all positions in the middle of the park.
      However, talks could move faster after Saturday’s Copa Libertadores Final which will see Fluminense facing off against Boca Juniors at the Maracana.
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      Andre’s commitments with the Tricolor will then be completed for the season and he could thus be free to move to Anfield if his release clause is met as he still has a contract until December 31, 2026.
      The defensive midfielder has amassed a total of four goals and three assists in 160 appearances for Fernando Diniz’s side despite his young age.
      The youngster’s impressive performances also led to a senior debut with Brazil in June as well as a total of two caps. More

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      Man Utd ‘lining up Onana replacement as they scout keeper with £65m release clause’ – but could turn to unemployed star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a swoop for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to reports.The Red Devils signed Andre Onana in a £47million transfer from Inter Milan this summer, but his performances so far have left a lot to be desired.
      Man Utd want to sign Diogo CostaCredit: EPA
      Despite his poor run of form, the 27-year-old recently said that he WILL compete in the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon in January if given the chance, meaning Erik ten Hag will be without his No.1 for up to seven games.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that United are exploring the possibility of bringing David De Gea back to Old Trafford to cover Onana’s absence.
      However, Portuguese outlet A Bola now claim that the Red Devils are targeting a move for Porto shotstopper Costa.
      A United representative allegedly went to watch the Portugal international in action against Vizela last week.
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      Costa’s current contract expires in 2027, but he has a £65m release clause.
      The 24-year-old has been at Porto since 2011.
      He made his first team debut in 2019 and became the club’s first choice goalkeeper two years later.
      Costa has since made 122 appearances and kept 50 clean sheets.
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      Should he join Man Utd, Costa will likely become Ten Hag’s first choice goalkeeper.
      Onana could then be moved to the bench. More

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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Man Utd future in limbo as Red Devils mull over extending two other players’ contracts

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford.Wan-Bissaka’s deal with United runs out in June after talks over a new contract hit a snag in the summer.
      Manchester United ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future at Old Trafford is uncertainCredit: Getty
      Man Utd ace Victor Lindelof is free to talk to clubs overseas in JanuaryCredit: The Times
      Man Utd are uncertain to extend Anthony Martial’s contract at Old TraffordCredit: Alamy
      According to The Mail, however, the Red Devils are likelier to trigger a one-year extension to keep the full-back until 2025 and reevaluate his situation in January.
      The England international has recently returned to training after sustaining a hamstring injury in September.
      And the Manchester giants want the 25-year-old to regain full fitness before making any final decisions regarding his future.
      Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial’s deals also expire in June, which means they can talk to overseas clubs in January.
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      And it is unclear whether United will extend Lindelof or Martial’s deal at this stage.
      Wan-Bissaka is fighting for a place in Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up at right-back with Diogo Dalot.
      Lindelof, on the other hand, has managed to play more minutes this season following the injuries of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, who recently returned to full fitness at centre-back.
      And Martial has dropped down the pecking order after striker Rasmus Hojlund’s £72million arrival from Atalanta last summer.
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      Ten Hag, though, is not looking as far as January following a turbulent start to the campaign.
      United are eighth in the Premier League table with only five wins out of their first 10 matches.
      Last season’s Carabao Cup winners have also lost the other half while coming up short in their first two Champions League matches as well before finally beating Copenhagen last week. More

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      ‘Croatian Messi’ once chased by Chelsea and Liverpool joins minnows on free transfer after being axed by Jose Mourinho

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      THE ‘Croatian Messi’ has joined a third-tier team in his hometown after his axe by Jose Mourinho’s Roma.Ante Coric, 26, was expected to become one of football’s top talents after bursting on to the scene as a youngster.
      Ante Coric was dubbed the ‘Croatian Messi’ but was released by Roma this summerCredit: Silvia Lore/NurPhoto
      He was wanted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in England while Barcelona and Bayern Munich were also keen.
      The Zagreb-born midfielder spent four years as an academy star at Red Bull Salzburg before returning to Croatia to join Dinamo Zagreb.
      There, he was named in Gazzetta Dello Sport’s 2017 ’30 Best Under-20 Players in Europe’ and won four league titles, leading to his Lionel Messi comparisons.
      And he was even part of the final 23-man Croatia squad at Euro 2016.
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      But in 2018, Roma won the race to sign him, paying £5.2million to land the rising star on a five-year deal.
      However, Coric struggled to make the step up and managed just three first-team appearances.
      The playmaker then went on loans to Almeria, VVV-Venlo, Olimpija Ljubljana and Zurich.
      And he was left unemployed in the summer when his Roma contract expired with no extension offered by Mourinho’s Serie A giants.
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      But now the four-cap senior Croatia international has found a new club.
      Coric put pen to paper with Kustosija, who play in Croatia’s Druga NL third tier.
      The Zagreb-based outfit currently sit seventh in the table and play at a stadium with a capacity of just 2,550 – a far cry from Roma’s iconic 70,000-seater Stadio Olimpico.
      Coric made a name for himself at Dinamo Zagreb as a youngsterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      One of his three Roma appearances was in the Champions League against compatriot Luka ModricCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Lionel Messi hints at emotional transfer from Inter Miami after winning Ballon d’Or with ‘bitter taste’ still lingering

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      LIONEL MESSI has hinted at a return to boyhood club Barcelona from Inter Miami after leaving with a “bitter taste” in 2021.The Argentine football icon revealed his emotion at the transfer after collecting his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
      Lionel Messi has hinted that he could make an emotional return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Messi confirmed the news after collecting his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday nightCredit: AP
      Due to Barcelona’s financial woes, Messi had to depart from the Nou Camp in 2021 as the club could not afford to renew his contract.
      The 36-year-old then headed to Paris Saint-Germain until the summer of 2023.
      Some fans speculated that the GOAT would go back to Barcelona but Messi chose to go to the MLS instead.
      But after winning football’s most prestigious award for the eighth time in Paris on Monday, Messi confirmed he wants to have a proper farewell with Barcelona fans.
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      He said: “There was a bitter taste when I left and I don’t like that. I’d like to change the way the story ended.
      “I deserve to say goodbye to the people that gave me so much joy. If it happens I’ll be very happy to be there of course.”
      The World Cup 2022 winner is Barcelona’s all-time leading goalscorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances during his 17-year spell at the club.
      And Barca president, Joan Laporta has reassured that the club will give their star player a warm welcome back.
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      Fans will also be pleased that two dates for Messi’s eagerly anticipated reunion have been leaked.
      Laporta revealed an official event for Messi will be held in June 2026 – when Camp Nou’s stadium renovations will be complete.
      Alternatively, his return could be even sooner, in November 2024, when the historic ground welcomes back the first team.
      For now, Messi will resume playing for Inter Miami and join the pre-season training ahead of their new MLS season which is set to kick off in February.
      Messi spent 17 years at Barcelona where he scored 672 goals in 778 appearancesCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd takeover LIVE: Jim Ratcliffe deal latest, Erik ten Hag made his flops sit in silence after drubbing EXCLUSIVE

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      FUMING Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag made his flops suffer in silence after their derby-day battering.On the takeover front, United chief Richard Arnold is set to exit the club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes his takeover according to reports.
      And we have the very latest on Jadon Sancho and his future at the club.
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      Man Utd star Ballon d’Or rankings
      Man United goalkeepers Andre Onana and Mary Earps both received Ballon d’Or nominations at this years awards ceremony.
      Onana finished 23rd in the men’s category, much to the malign of fuming Arsenal fans as he came above Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.
      Meanwhile, Earps finished 5th in the women’s category, the highest a goalie has ever finished.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd team news ahead of Newcastle clash
      Man United face Newcastle in Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening in a repeat of last years final.
      However, United are facing dire straits while Newcastle have continued to impress from last season.
      Their 3-0 defeat in the Manchester Derby means the fans will demand a reaction.
      Ten Hag will continue to be without Luke Shaw (muscular) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) while Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could return to selection.
      Amad Diallo is back on grass after picking up an injury that kept him out of the first part of the season, but the clash against the Magpies is too soon for him to feature.

      Exclusive: Man Utd stars baffled by Ten Hag defensive selections and Fernandes decision
      Erik ten Hag is having his tactics questioned by Manchester United’s players for the first time.
      The Dutch boss faces mounting pressure after Sunday’s 3-0 Old Trafford hammering by neighbours Manchester City — the Red Devils’ fifth defeat in ten league games.
      United chief Ten Hag tore into his stars for their ­second-half performance.
      But the players themselves were left dumbfounded by some of the manager’s tactics.
      A few players made their feelings known in the dressing-room inquest.
      They could not understand why centre-back Victor Lindelof was played at left-back — the benched Sergio Reguilon’s specialist position.

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      Exclusive: Ten Hag ordered flops to sit in silence and listen to City celebrations
      Furious Erik ten Hag made his flops suffer in silence after their derby-day mauling.
      The Manchester United boss was raging over the way his team fell apart in the second half as they crashed to a 3-0 home defeat.
      And when the players got back to their Old Trafford dressing room on Sunday, he ordered them to sit and listen to Manchester City’s stars across the other side of the tunnel celebrating.
      He also wanted them to hear away fans still hailing their heroes after totally outclassing United.
      Ten Hag then tore into his troops for their second-half performance.
      The Dutchman had planned to give his players a bonus day off yesterday if they had beaten the Premier League champions.
      Credit: Rex

      Richards blast Fernandes tactic
      Micah Richards has blasted a “staggering” Bruno Fernandes tactic when Manchester United are losing.
      The Portuguese star was on the losing side in the Manchester derby as Man City ran out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford on Sunday.
      The former Man City star claimed Fernandes will run out of position to try and endear himself to the fans when it might not be the most effective use of himself.
      Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast: “Have you noticed what Fernandes does though?
      “When Man United go behind, and he is not having a good game, what he does is he starts running around trying to get the crowd on side.
      “He is running out of position trying to get everyone to believe that he is working really hard for the team, but really he is just playing for himself. It was staggering to see.
      “Then, every decision that goes against United, his arms are up in the air.
      “As a captain, I don’t know if the pressure is too much, but it is not quite working out.”
      It comes after Roy Keane called on Erik ten Hag to strip him of the captaincy.

      Earps achievement laid bare

      Women’s Ballon d’Or top five
      Aitana Bonmati tops a list that sees Sam Kerr come second, Salma Parallulo rank third, Fridolina Rolfo come fourth and Earps fifth.

      Mary Earps Ballon d’Or ranking revealed
      Mary Earps has been ranked number 5 for this years Women’s Ballon d’Or.
      She could not attend due to being in action with England against Belgium tomorrow.
      Hojlund makes top ten of Kopa trophy
      Rasmus Hojlund made it into the top ten of the Kopa trophy award.
      Jude Bellingham picked up the prize.

      David Beckham on the red carpet
      Man Utd icon Beckham has turned up to the red carpet event.
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      Haaland will feel ‘hard done by’ if Messi wins Ballon d’Or says Yorke
      Man Utd icon Dwight Yorke has claimed Erling Haaland will not be best pleased if he fails to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
      Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: “The World Cup may only be seven games, but it’s seen as the biggest prize in our sport.
      “Winning the treble obviously requires a lot more consistency, but those trophies will always be overshadowed by the World Cup.
      “Erling Haaland will have a great argument, but you can’t argue with what Lionel Messi’s done.
      “Look at what he’s done with Inter Miami – he’s made the sport such a huge deal in America, and nobody has been able to make that kind of impact over there.
      “It’s hard to look beyond Messi for the Ballon d’Or. People said he couldn’t be the greatest ever without a World Cup, and he went and did it.
      “I think he’ll edge it, but Haaland has a right to feel hard done by.”
      Yorke reveals Beckham wedding antics
      Dwight Yorke has lifted the lid on some of the wedding antics at David Beckham’s wedding.
      Speaking to AltIndex.com, the Man United legend said: “I was on such a high at the time and I can’t really explain how I felt during my first season and Beckham’s wedding in Dublin. I was having so much fun that it was a blur.
      “I felt like I was having the best time of my life being at all of these major occasions! Beckham’s wedding was a great time – I remember dancing into the early hours! I was the last one on the dancefloor, I’ll tell you that.
      “David was on the dancefloor for a period of time, but there came a time when the groom has to get whizzed off with his wife. Not that I know, but I assume that’s what happens at the end of the night.
      “David left at some point, but when the dancing started and what I’d consider the more boring parts were over, that’s when I really start to come alive.
      “You have to do your due diligence and get the formalities out of the way, and once it did, I came into play a bit more and it was all going down.”
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      Andre Onana ranks #23
      Andre Onana has come in at number 23 for the Men’s Ballon d’Or

      ‘United will never be like Ajax’ says Ten Hag
      Erik ten Hag has delivered a damning assessment on his Man United squad, declaring they will never be able to play like Ajax.
      His Ajax side were lauded for their easy-on-the-eye style, but despite fan hopes it seems this style will not be directly implemented into the United team due to the players having different qualities.
      Ten Hag said: “Never. We will never play that football. Because those were different players. This is also not why I came here.
      “We are playing different football than I showed at Ajax because I have to, because I can’t play the same way.
      “The players decide how you play. Ajax has a very typical and characteristic style of play, with Manchester United I will always show different football, I did so last year as well.
      “We play much more direct football here because I have the players for that here.”

      Who could replace Fernandes as captain?
      Following Roy Keane’s assertion that Bruno Fernandes should be stripped of the Man United captaincy, SunSport have taken a look at five potential candidates to replace him.
      Casemiro
      Marcus Rashford
      Lisandro Martinez
      Luke Shaw
      Harry Maguire

      Man United Ballon d’Or nominees
      We’re now hours away from the 67th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, due to start at 8pm GMT.
      Stars from across the world have been nominated.
      But who are Man United’s representatives?
      Men’s award:
      Andre Onana
      Women’s award:
      Mary Earps
      Credit: Alamy
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      Neville slams Fernandes
      Gary Neville said Bruno Fernandes tried to “con” Manchester United fans in the closing stages of their defeat against Manchester City yesterday.
      After seeing him attempt a tough tackle on John Stones, the former Red Devil said: “He’s trying to do someone there, Fernandes.
      “He’s trying to do John Stones but he’s seen him coming and he’s ended up hurting himself.”
      Neville added: “He’s conning no one with what he’s been trying to do over the past few minutes.”
      Fernandes has come in for particular criticism after the game, with Roy Keane going so far as suggesting he should be stripped of the captaincy.

      United set home loss record
      Yesterday’s home loss to Manchster City means United have now lost as many home games since Sir Alex Ferguson left as he did in his whole United career.
      From 1986 to 2013, Fergie only lost 34 home Premier League games.
      That’s now been equalled in just the ten years since he left.
      Five players that could replace Fernandes as captain
      Roy Keane slammed Bruno Fernandes last night and advocated stripping him of the captaincy.
      Keane said after the game: “The one thing I would do, after today having watched him again, I would definitely take the captaincy off him, 100 per cent.
      “I know it was a big decision to change the captaincy with (Harry) Maguire, but Fernandes is not captain material.”
      Here are five candidates that could replace him…

      Amad Diallo back on grass
      Amad Diallo is back on the grass as he steps up his return from injury.
      The winger impressed on loan at Sunderland last season where he scored 14 and assisted four times in 42 games.
      He suffered a knee injury against Borussia Dortmund in August which has kept him out of training until now.
      Manchester United will never play Ajax’s style of football – Ten Hag
      Erik Ten Hag has made the shock admission that he has no intention of ever implementing his Ajax style of possession football at Manchester United.
      He was asked yesterday what many fans had been wondering – “When will you be able to play the same football with Manchester United that you showed with Ajax?”
      In response, Ten Hag said: “Never. We will never play that football. Because those were different players. This is also not why I came here.
      “We are playing different football than I showed at Ajax because I have to, because I can’t play the same way.
      “The players decide how you play. Ajax has a very typical and characteristic style of play, with Manchester United I will always show different football, I did so last year as well. We play much more direct football here because I have the players for that here.” More