Chris Wheeler
@ChrisWheelerDM
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Football writer for the Daily Mail
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Joined March 2012
🔴 Utd hold talks with potential replacements behind Ten Hag's back ⚫️ Dutchman fighting for his job again 🔴 Discussions with Xavi in Barcelona ⚫️ Amorim, Frank & Terzic under consideration 🔴 Other names expected to be in the frame https://t.co/K8o7gWfzwK via @MailSport #mufc
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CHRIS WHEELER: The fact United have resumed their search for a replacement behind the scenes has cast fresh doubt over the 54-year-old's future.
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🚨 UTD CONFIDENTIAL Q&A 💰 Takeover talk ❓ Amorim’s future ⚽️ What next for Bruno & Mainoo? 💵 Have Utd got any money? 🗒️ Transfer plans 🧤 New keeper needed? 👥 Which kids are pushing for a call-up? 📕 Jim's academy masterplan w/ @NathSalt1
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Are Manchester United up for sale? Will the Glazers boot out Sir Jim Ratcliffe? Who are we signing in January? And who's the next academy star to break through into the first team?
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NEW: Should #MUFC be in the...Champions League? 🔴 🤯 Fourth (!) in Opta's expected table 📈 Massive...but misleading...xG 💩 Why finishing is SO bad 🤦♂️ Selfish Cunha and co 🔧 How Amorim can fix it Latest edition of #TheBreakdown is live ⬇️ https://t.co/od8L3a4tgb
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There's an old saying in Italy that if your grandmother had wheels, she'd be a bike. We have a slightly different phrasing over here, of course, but the sentiment remains the same.
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Running a Utd Confidential Q&A with @NathSalt1 tomorrow, so start sending us your questions and we will answer the best of them #mufc
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Exclusive: Michael Owen labels criticism of Ruben Amorim's system 'embarrassing' https://t.co/vXKGCmlXtH via @MailSport #mufc
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EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS WHEELER: Michael Owen says it's 'embarrassing' to blame Ruben Amorim's back-three system for the ongoing problems at Manchester United.
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🚨 MAN UTD TAKEOVER? 🇦🇪 UAE consortium weigh up offer ⚽️ Ex-players sounded out ❌ Early days and no approach yet 🗣️ Saudi supremo's sensational claim 💰 Glazers still want £5bn+ 💣 Drag-along clause puts Ratcliffe at risk https://t.co/2u6woouk2i via @MailSport #mufc
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CHRIS WHEELER: A consortium based in the United Arab Emirates is understood to be considering making an offer to the Glazer family.
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My yesterday’s post about Manchester United's potential sale meant one thing: the club is in an advanced negotiation phase with a new investor. Just to clarify, I am not the investor, nor are they from my nation. I'm posting this as a fan who wishes the deal to happen, though it
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Man Utd sources not aware of any takeover talks despite Al-Sheikh's claim, but Ratcliffe deal has left door open for Glazers to explore sale https://t.co/503XOMTmS8 via @MailSport #mufc
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Saudi sports supremo Turki Al-Sheikh raised the intriguing prospect of a fresh takeover bid by claiming on Wednesday night that United are in advanced talks to sell the club.
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Kobbie Mainoo hasn’t been capped by England since September 2024. Could a return to the U21s get him back in the mix? Lee Carsley has been in touch… #mufc
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Kobbie Mainoo has not played for England's seniors since September 2024 and he has had just 113 minutes of Premier League football this season while out of favour at Manchester United.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is publicly backing Ruben Amorim, but no manager gets a 3-year pass these days if results go against them https://t.co/X74WgbVY6y via @MailSport #mufc
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Before Manchester United played Liverpool on September 1 last year, Omar Berrada and Dan Ashworth sat down with journalists in the Old Trafford boardroom to discuss Erik ten Hag.
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Man Utd sources not aware of any takeover talks, but it doesn't necessarily mean the Glazers couldn't be exploring their options. Explainer by @MikeKeegan_DM #mufc 👇
Last night's claims on Manchester United are interesting. This piece explains how the club crept back onto the market in August: https://t.co/2SL4x3So7s
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PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB REPORT CARD: How are Man Utd doing and who are the only team to score an F? https://t.co/PYH940eALx via @MailSport #mufc
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With the second international break upon us, it's a good time to reflect on how each Premier League club has started the season.
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Saudi sports supremo Turki Al-Sheikh raises the intriguing prospect of a fresh takeover bid for Man Utd https://t.co/vW09aHIYif via @MailSport #mufc
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Saudi sports supremo Turki Al-Sheikh has raised the intriguing prospect of a fresh takeover bid for Manchester United.
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My thoughts here 👇 #mufc
🗣️"These are the same people that offered every manager Erik ten Hag's job before the FA Cup final" Chris Wheeler believes it's hard to trust Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'ambitious' plan to give Ruben Amorim three years at Manchester United🔴
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Ratcliffe insists Amorim is safe as he suggests Man Utd's head coach will be given three years to prove himself https://t.co/m9dxgtRgOR via @MailSport #mufc
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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given Ruben Amorim his full backing amid speculation over the Portuguese coach's future at the club.
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Forgotten Man United defender will RETURN to training after international break following eight months on the sidelines
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The £47million signing has been out since February after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Crystal Palace .
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Man United wonderkid, 18, is called up to senior England training with two other stars of the future: Youngster's 'superstar potential' showing after impressing Ruben Amorim
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Lacey, a right winger and atatcking midfielder, struck twice against Crystal Palace's U21s recently and has been training sometimes with Ruben Amorim's first team.
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🚨 UTD CONFIDENTIAL ❓ Why Utd star wants out 💰 How much Saudi game is worth 🧑⚖️ Will Maguire trial finally go ahead? ⚽️ Snub for U21s 🚑 Reds scan new sponsorship deal 🇵🇱 Polish keeper on trial w/ @NathSalt1
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Joshua Zirkzee's frustration with his current situation at Manchester United has reached a point where he is looking for an exit route in January.
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