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Jadon Sancho is quickly becoming Man United's most important player. With Varane a close second.
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Forget the football for a second, Jose Mourinho has just gone over and spent 10 minutes with fans sat in the disabled section watching the U23s tonight. All thrilled. Fair play. Really nice touch.
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Erik ten Hag trying to get a head start with the Man United job. Dutch title clinched last night and today holding a recruitment meeting with United representatives in Amsterdam. Potential ins and outs being discussed.
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What a shame Bruno Fernandes has only been able to play in front of fans at Old Trafford four times.
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Man United's gross transfer spend is £1.4 billion over the past 10 years and since 2011 they've won two Champions League knock-out ties.
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There’s more than six seconds between Lindelof getting the ball flicked over his head and it going in the net. Look where he ends up.
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Mourinho walks in to his press conference. "No water? Are we saving money for January?"
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Sancho has looked like a different player the last few weeks.
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Man United have agreed a fee with Ajax for Donny van de Beek. Agreement is around £40m. Personal terms and a medical to follow but United now confident it will get done.
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Pogba might be the only one grateful Manchester is in tier three and fans aren’t allowed at Old Trafford. Him and his agent have treated the club with contempt again and again and majority of supporters are sick of it. The day before the biggest game of the season. Unbelievable.
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Man United feeling able to move for Malacia because they now know what portion of the budget is needed for De Jong. Midfield the priority and De Jong the top target. Everything else fitting in around him.
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Rochdale were beaten 6-0 at Peterborough 10 days ago and have lost to Man City's U21s this season. Drawn 1-1 at Old Trafford tonight and their fans are singing "you're getting sacked in the morning" at Solskjaer.
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Fans inside Old Trafford for the first time since about 10 days ago.
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Ronaldo cleared an Arsenal corner at the near post then sprinted the length of the pitch to get on the end of a counter-attack. Scored twice but he's put a shift in, too.
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Man United fans chanting "you're not fit to wear the shirt".
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Not only have Glazers drained United of their own money and left top-level facilities to rot, they’ve ensured a culture of mediocrity. Challengers (Mourinho, Butt, Rangnick) have been forced out. Conte overlooked because he might kick off. Top jobs going to internal appointments.
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Donny van de Beek to Man United is all done. Official announcement should be this week. For all those saying United are never efficient in the transfer market, this has all been very smooth.
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Whatever you think of OGS as Man United manager, the abuse he's getting is needless. If nothing else, he's always tried to put the club before himself. He's a United fan, loves the club and is desperate to see them do well. Doesn't deserve the battering he's taking.
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Jose Mourinho asked about Chris Smalling’s goal. Replied: “The only thing I don’t like about Chris in this moment is his haircut”.
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Sergio Romero has been treated pretty poorly by Man United. Not told he was surplus to requirements in the summer, then priced out of a move when he asked to go and was left to find out on social media he had been omitted from CL and PL squads. Stinks.
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Lots of players walk into Man United thinking about what the club can do for them rather than the other way around. Solskjaer was never like that. Say what you want about his ability as a manager, but there aren’t many like him who genuinely care for the club like a fan.
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Solskjaer said Greenwood would start scoring again and he's been proved right. That's five in his last six games.
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Man United have made some progress on issues around wages and agent fees in pursuit of Jadon Sancho. Still need to find a compromise with Dortmund over the fee but (finally) steps in the right direction.
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Garner and Garnacho are playing like they should be part of the first team squad this season.
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Wan-Bissaka and Maguire cost £130m and were signed *after* United supposedly sorted out their scouting and recruitment department.
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Further statement from Man United: “Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.”
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Solskjaer not holding back at his press conference this morning. Said there is "no hiding place" at United and that some of his players "need a reality check" about their level.
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It's only pre-season, but Mason Greenwood just strolled up and sent Pepe Reina the wrong way from the penalty spot in front of 65,000 fans. Not bad for 17.
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Think Man United have built up enough credit this season for the Anfield horror show to be put down to (an extremely) bad day. Biggest worry is that some very experienced players seemed to give up. Getting beat by seven at that level is nothing to do with tactics, only effort.
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Man United hoping that Lisandro Martinez will be wrapped up quite quickly now. Key parts of the deal have been agreed so just the details left.
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What a performance that was from Eric Bailly. Nearly 10 months without a competitive game and does that. Going to be hard for Lindelof to get back in.
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Mason Greenwood has been Man United's best player for the last six weeks. Should have made the England squad but good news for Solskjaer that he'll have the summer off. Plenty of tournaments in him.
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It's the same team so it shouldn't be a surprise this is still happening. Ten Hag is a good coach but he's not a magician.
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Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Man United. Set to sign a three-year deal. Medical being organised.
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Man United are in for Marko Arnautovic but it’s one of those signings that feels like “what’s the point?” If they’re that desperate for another body, stick Charlie McNeil on the bench. At least that would point to some kind of plan.
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Man United not commenting officially but Ed Woodward has gone. Was due to leave at the end of 2021 but decision brought forward.
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Man United and Borussia Dortmund have finally agreed a fee in principle for Jadon Sancho. Will cost £72.9m with no add-ons. Medical to follow.
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Sheikh Jassim and his Qatari consortium have withdrawn from the process to buy Man United.
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After United's first goal, Telles was gesturing to the crowd to make more noise. If he'd put the same effort into defending today the score would be 2-0 rather than 2-2.
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United paying Monaco about £9.4m for 16-year-old midfielder Hannibal Mejbri. Competition from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Tottenham and Leicester but he's chosen Old Trafford. They're very excited about him.
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Edinson Cavani has landed in Manchester. Final talks, medical layer today and possible announcement tomorrow. Alex Telles also likely to be a Man United player by the time the window closes tomorrow night. Late business, but business at least.
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Seems Real Madrid thought Morata was Mourinho's only realistic option. Didn't budge on fee. United quietly working on Lukaku. Well played.
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That’s a fantastic performance from Man United and a deserved win. Better team. De Gea, Tuanzebe and Shaw excellent. Brilliant winner from Rashford. Solskjaer has a wonderful knack of getting results when he needs them most.
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Man United close to loaning Eric Bailly to Marseilles. Full wages to be paid for the season with an option to buy next summer. Turns into an obligation to buy if he plays a set number of games.
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Harry Maguire to United all done. Announcement should be made today. Possible debut against Chelsea on Sunday.
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Phil Jones. Became a father for the first time this summer, spent most of it at the World Cup but still text Mourinho to say he wanted to cut short his holiday to help the team. Deserves a lot of credit.
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United were interested in Haaland but refused to meet terms of the deal proposed by Raiola and his representatives. Wanted a buyout and percentage of future sale. United said no. Presumably Dortmund have agreed.
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Man United seem to be caught in a never-ending cycle of limping towards a summer which promises to fix everything. But it doesn’t matter who the manager is or whether they sign a midfielder or a striker. The right people need to be in the right positions off the pitch first.
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Fair play to Diogo Dalot. Only 20 but went over to the United fans and apologised. So did Scott McTominay (22) and Victor Lindelof (24). Plenty didn’t
#mufc
#manchesterunited
@ Goodison Park
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Cavani's medical has gone well. Set to agree two-year contract with break clause available to club and player next summer. Due to sign this afternoon with announcement to follow. Telles deal all but done. Fee of €15m with €2m in add-ons. Four-year contract plus an option.
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Alex Telles sums up how poor Man United’s recruitment has been. Signs in 2020 for £15m, manager gets sacked in 2021, new manager comes in, signs another left-back for £15m and Telles, who has a contract until 2024 with an option, is out the door on loan. So much money wasted.
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Honestly think OGS is the right man at Man United. Done a good job in moving club forward, wants to entertain and has earned the right to have time with this squad, which changed more than he was expecting in the summer. Not easy to find rhythm when early season is so stop-start.
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Considering Bailly has barely played for United this season, he’s been fantastic in that first half. Pogba, meanwhile, has had a shocker.
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Lots to like about Ten Hag's man management and especially with Sancho. Recognised things weren't right, talked it though with Sancho, agreed a plan together and is sticking to it with no pressure on a return even though he needs him back. Long-term benefit over a short-term fix.
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Ronaldo has taken off his captain's armband and it's now lying next to Emery's technical area. Doesn't seem to have much luck with armbands. Fourth official Craig Pawson walking over to pick it up.
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Solskjaer said on Friday that "you will tell by the team selection" who he wants here this season. Telling that Tuanzebe makes the bench ahead of Smalling, Jones and Rojo.
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United and Sporting Lisbon still miles apart on Bruno Fernandes. Sporting want €65m up front and €15m in add ons despite talking to Tottenham for around €45m and add ons in the summer. United won’t over pay and are prepared to walk away if price doesn’t come down.
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UEFA have gone early with their choice of man of the match.
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Understand paperwork has now been completed for Ralf Rangnick to take over as Man United interim coach. Plan is still for him to watch from the stands tonight but should be in the dugout for Crystal Palace game on Sunday.
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Luke Shaw has signed a new long-term contract at Man United. Said in the summer he wanted to earn a new deal and he has. Fair play. Significant pay rise, too. Story on
@ESPNFC
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Marcus Rashford has taken the time the educate himself on government policy, speak to people impacted and put together a targeted campaign for change and the health secretary cannot even be bothered learning his name. It's not that funny.
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You can talk all day about how Man United should have signed more players this summer but there are still 11 of them out there. Same number as Brentford. This is pathetic.
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Fans frustrated, bidders frustrated, Ten Hag frustrated. The process has been going on for more than six months and lots of people want answers.
Sheikh Jassim has made a fifth bid to buy Manchester United and has told the Glazer Family he wants an answer by Friday, sources have told
@RobDawsonESPN
.
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Sure it hurt when Fred stood on his ankle, but De Gea has to do everything he can to stay up until the ball goes out of play. Can't have been that bad if he was up a minute later. Not sure how United can argue the goal shouldn't have stood.
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Belief at Man United that Donny van de Beek represents a good opportunity in a difficult window. Right age bracket, wants to move and price not extortionate. No bid yet but interest is there.
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Worst bit about tonight was that Steve McClaren had to wait at the top of the tunnel to tell some United players to turn around and applaud the fans. They've travelled hundreds of miles on a freezing day to watch that dross and they can't even get a clap. Joke.
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United had four shots on target in 180 minutes against a team who have conceded 42 league goals this season and 12 in six Champions League group games.
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That's De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, Lindelof and Maguire all on long-term contracts at Old Trafford. United will hope that's the defence sorted for a while.
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Confidence at Man United now that they will get Casemiro. Initial fee of €60m plus €10m add-ons. Contract on offer is four years plus one. United not disputing that he would be one of the club's top earners but insisting it's not double his salary at Real Madrid.
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Alexis Sanchez has been at Old Trafford today filming bits for his unveiling. Means medical has gone well and last details sorted. Only thing left to do is announce it. All done.
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After a positive season, OGS says it's time for
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Chelsea fans singing "you're getting sacked in the morning" at Sarri. United fans adding "bring back Mourinho" then "Ole, Ole, Ole".
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Transfer window still open in Portugal and Porto showing interest in Jesse Lingard. Would be a season-long loan if it happens.
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Marcel Sabitzer has been given permission to fly to Manchester to finalise move from Bayern Munich to Man United. Expecting an initial loan with a buy option. Optimism at United that it will get done before the deadline.
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Forget the individual merits of each signing, Man United's window will do nothing to stop the majority of fans believing the club are more motivated to spend money when they're trying to get back into the Champions League than when they're preparing for a season in it.
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Rubbish from United. Worst performance under Solskjaer by a mile. Deserve to go out.
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Greenwood will rightly take most of the headlines but thought Tuanzebe was fantastic tonight. Composed on the ball, commanding in the air. Defending with a bit of elegance.
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On Solskjaer's Zoom call this morning he said he "expects" Maguire, Greenwood and Cavani to be available to face Chelsea tomorrow.
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United got what they deserved and it could have been worse. Lindelof had a shocker but he wasn't alone. Need a right winger and a centre-back.
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Can understand Solskjaer wants to win the game and build momentum but not sure you need Pogba and Fernandes when you're leading 2-0 from the first leg. Van de Beek has started four games this year.
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Lisandro Martinez now in Manchester for his medical. Deal all done. Visa process and international clearance to follow. Club expecting to be able to announce it in a couple of days.
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Christian Eriksen was outstanding. What a performance. Also fair play to Rashford. Looked miles off it at Leicester but that was big pressure to go clean through for his first goal and it was a top finish.
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Tottenham signed nobody last summer. Evidence that transfers don’t decide everything. And proof that the summer window won’t necessarily fix everything that’s wrong at United.
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Bruno Fernandes back in training with Man United this morning after missing the Tottenham game on Saturday. Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay also part of the group.
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Man United consider Amad Traore and Facundo Pellistri first team signings if they come in. Very young but highly rated and would be given the opportunity to break into the senior squad rather than going in with the academy. Possible Traore could be done today but join in January.
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There are plenty of other contenders but that might be the most disgusting Man United performance post-Fergie.
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Man United have donated protective gloves and aprons from their match day supplies to the emergency assessment unit at Salford Royal Hospital 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Man United to play friendly with Atletico Madrid in Oslo on July 30. Final weekend before the start of the Premier League season.
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Considering he’d barely played this season, Diogo Dalot has been fantastic in the last two games. Got forward while keeping Smith Rowe and Zaha pretty quiet. Involved in the goal yesterday and one against Arsenal. He’s looked very sharp. Should keep his place.
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Man United began their Women’s Championship campaign with a 12-0 win at Aston Villa today. Not a bad way to start after 13 years without a team.
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Solskjaer is only the third manager to inflict two home defeats on Pep Guardiola in his managerial career. Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp the others.
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Man United are in discussions with Edinson Cavani about a move to Old Trafford. Free agent after leaving PSG. Has been offered to every major club in Europe but United now actively working on an agreement. Will probably need to lower wage demands.
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Antony set to become Man United’s second most expensive signing. Fee agreed is around £80.7m which could rise to £84.9m. Medical to follow and then the visa process. Ten Hag has (finally) got his man and Ajax have got their money.
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Ashley Young booed by United fans at National Stadium in Singapore when he came on. Every touch being booed, too. Very odd.
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Sheikh Jassim and his team are not commenting officially but have informed the Glazers and Raine that they have withdrawn from the process. Negotiations have taken place in recent days and feeling is that the Glazers’ valuation of the club is unrealistic.
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Solskjaer is a big fan of Dan James but you can understand why he wants to go to Leeds after seeing Sancho and Ronaldo arrive. Can also understand why United would take £25m-£30m for a player signed for £15m two years ago. One that probably suits everyone.
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Alex Telles done. Slight delay with Cavani is apparently down to last negotiations over image rights. Even free transfers are complicated.
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A night of what ifs for Man United. Fred’s stupidity, Solskjaer’s game management, Martial’s chances. Huge pressure on the trip to Leipzig now.
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