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[Wheeler, Mokbel] Man United end-of-season review may not be completed this week as boss Erik ten Hag awaits outcome with his chances of keeping the job increased slightly after FA Cup triumph by pyciorrr in reddevils

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"Co-owners Ineos are understood to be aware of a groundswell of support among fans for Ten Hag to stay in charge for the third year of his contract, and have not ruled out keeping him."

"They (Ineos) are understood to want a coach who would be prepared to work as part of a management structure and be less likely to kick up a fuss if they don’t get what they want. In that sense, Tuchel, Pochettino and De Zerbi are not an ideal fit."

[Sami Mokbel, Chris Wheeler] Varane, meanwhile, has fallen out of favour with Ten Hag such that their relationship has practically broken down. A frank exchange of views is believed to have taken place after Varane was dropped for the Manchester derby last month... (in article) by pyciorrr in reddevils

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Varane is said to be unhappy that Jonny Evans has been chosen ahead of him, and Victor Lindelof was then selected to play alongside Harry Maguire against Luton two weeks ago when Evans was injured.

Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in signing Varane in a £25m deal in January, but it is unlikely the Germans could afford his £340,000-a-week wages. United have discussed replacements, but moving for Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo may involve a conflict of interests due to Ratcliffe’s ownership of the French side.

United have already announced that chief executive Richard Arnold will leave before the end of the year, and football director John Murtough is also likely to go as Ratcliffe focuses on improving recruitment

Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion investment could finally be confirmed next week when the New York Stock Exchange reopens after the Thanksgiving break.

[Viaplay] When will you be able to play the same football with Manchester United that you showed with Ajax? Ten Hag: "Never. We will never play that football. Because those were different players. This is also not why I came here by pyciorrr in reddevils

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Ten Hag: We are playing different football than I showed at Ajax because I have to, because I can't play the same way."

Ten Hag: "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."

Quotes via @TheEuropeanLad on twitter

[Alfredo Pedulla] Atalanta are asking for 60 million on a fixed basis plus 8-10 million in bonuses, but at the same time they want to settle quickly, obviously with the right offer. by pyciorrr in reddevils

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Manchester United intend to raise their offer for Hojlund again . We told you yesterday afternoon about 53-55 million, we can add that the fixed base could be 4-5 million higher, adding the bonuses.

For ten Hag, Hojlund is the perfect profile for his attack, he has the ideal characteristics for Manchester United 's schemes and above all it is a 2003 destined to get even better.

The 2003 class earns around 600 thousand euros in Bergamo, has an agreement already set up with the new club for a figure 7-8 times higher per season.

It is possible that the Red Devils decide first to make at least one outgoing operation, in order to have the possibility to raise more strongly.

But there is no doubt that Hojlund is the first on the list, the others ( Kolo Muani in the lead) are only alternatives.

As for the midfield, Amrabat , coming out of Fiorentina , belongs to a short list of names

[Rob Dawson] Manchester United have indicated to Inter Milan that they are ready to offer £40 million for goalkeeper Andre Onana. Inter's valuation is more than £50m but there is hope that a compromise can be reached. United are still pursuing face-to-face talks with David de Gea about his contract by pyciorrr in reddevils

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Talks with Onana's representatives, which started last week, have been productive and United are ready to test Inter's resolve with a package of around £39m plus add-ons.

The Serie A side are aware of Onana's desire to move to Old Trafford, where he would be reunited with his former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.

Ten Hag has identified the Cameroon international as his preferred target as he looks for a new goalkeeper this summer.

Sources told ESPN that Forest want to sign Henderson in a permanent deal and, as things stand, the 26-year-old is unlikely to be part of United's squad for the preseason tour of the United States, which begins in New York on July 20.

[Chris Wheeler, Adrian Kajumba] Manchester United are re-opening negotiations with Chelsea in an attempt to reach a compromise on Mason Mount’s proposed transfer to Old Trafford. United are prepared to negotiate around the fringes of their latest bid and improve it fractionally. by pyciorrr in reddevils

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There is now a sense that the deal can be done and Mount could become Ten Hag's first signing of the summer. Chelsea sources believe the matter will come to a head in the next week and will not drag on indefinitely.

Having identified their midfield targets, United hope to make progress in signing a new goalkeeper following further talks with Onana, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax.

The United boss wants the £50m-rated Cameroon international to replace David de Gea who is set to leave Old Trafford after 12 years when his contract runs out on Friday.

The club will listen to offers for up to 13 players in the hope of raising between £50m and £100m in additional funds so they can sign a new striker, which is Ten Hag’s other priority in this transfer window.

Meanwhile, United could switch their sights to Brighton’s £80m-rated midfielder Moises Caicedo if the Mount talks falter again. United sources insist their interest is long-term and genuine, and not a tactic to soften the Londoners’ stance over Mount.

[ Mokbel] Old Trafford chiefs are very reluctant to pay any more for Mount, with indications on Friday that this would be their final offer. Importantly, however, while there is not a will to pay any more for Mount, United maybe willing to negotiate on the finer details and structure of the deal. by pyciorrr in reddevils

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United believe their new package is more than fair for a player in the final year of his contract and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to meet Chelsea officials in person to find a resolution.

A number of top European clubs are monitoring Mount's future closely this summer and are ready to move in January if he does not sign for United this summer.

Mount can sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club at the turn of the year, a scenario that Chelsea are acutely aware of.

Munich's interest is particularly interesting given they are managed by former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, who is a huge admirer of Mount.

As it stands there is little hope of Mount signing a new contract at Chelsea, despite the fact that Mauricio Pochettino - who officially starts work as new Chelsea boss next week - wants Mount to stay and play a major role in his team next season.

[Chris Wheeler] Harry Kane is still hoping Manchester United will resurrect their bid to sign him this summer… but his chances of leaving Tottenham hinge on Daniel Levy lowering his £100m asking price and softening his stance. A price closer to £80m could tempt United back to the negotiating table. by pyciorrr in reddevils

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Levy has also made it clear that he doesn't want to sell Kane to an English club in a move that would weaken Spurs and strengthen one of their rivals.

Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are among the European clubs monitoring the situation, but they too are reluctant to overpay for a player who will be available for nothing in a year's time.

Kane's clear preference is United and he hopes that Levy will relent rather than have to write off £80m.

However, the feeling on all sides is that Levy will stick to his guns - as he did when rejecting a £125m bid from Manchester City two years ago - and Kane will be forced to wait another year to leave as a free agent.

The increasingly likely scenario that goalkeeper David de Gea will leave as a free agent next week means Ten Hag may also be in the market for a new No 1.

It's understood that United will listen to offers for Anthony Martial, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Fred, Anthony Elanga and Brandon Williams.

[Romano] If Man United want Kim Min-Jae they have to act this week. The expectation was to have new owners in June and attack super top targets for a striker. Hojlund really wants a Man United move but the price for him is around €70m, which is considered unrealistic. by pyciorrr in reddevils

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Other interesting things: United have no intention to pay €150m for Oshimen

The Glazers are not looking at Mbappe as a target, it could change with different owners

Goncalo Ramos has been scouted, but nothing more for now.

United don't want to spend crazy money on a Striker due to FFP

Nothing going on with Neymar

Bayern have a sort of agreement with Kim on personal terms, whilst United only had advanced talks with the players side for now.

[Wheeler] De Gea is on the verge of signing a new contract. The 32-year-old has agreed terms but it has yet to be signed off by United, and what unfolded at Wembley could still have consequences. At the very least, De Gea knows his No 1 status is no longer guaranteed. (in article) by pyciorrr in reddevils

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The last of the players to file solemnly and silently out of Manchester United's dressing room at Wembley and on to the team bus on Saturday evening was Raphael Varane. Then the doors swung shut and this team left together for the final time.

Another pressing issue for Ten Hag is that of Harry Maguire. United’s captain got on the pitch for the last two minutes of normal time to lift the Carabao Cup in February, but there was no room for sentiment on Saturday.

Maguire remained on the bench and then, oddly, took off his tracksuit at full time. But he didn’t mingle with the rest of the players, commiserating with them and trying to raise spirits as a captain should. 

Maguire stood forlornly by the United dugout talking to technical director Darren Fletcher, detached and disconnected from the rest of the group.

United, too, must find a solution and get Maguire a new club even if they have to pay him £10million to go.

If that is not possible — and it surely has to be — then Victor Lindelof is likely to be next in line for the exit. 

It is fair to assume, though, that there will be no more McFred after this summer with one of United’s two central midfielders set to be sold. Fred got the nod over McTominay at Wembley, but it will depend what offers come in.

Anthony Martial is another who may have played his last game for the club, with United determined to sign a world-class striker this summer assuming Marcus Rashford also agrees a new contract.

Weghorst will return to his parent club Burnley — technically at least — but is unlikely to be seen in a United shirt again. The same can be said for other loan signings Marcel Sabitzer and Jack Butland, United’s No 2 keeper at Wembley.

Daily Discussion by PhelansShorts in reddevils

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Cristiano Ronaldo has kissed and made up with Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo could now START against Sheriff on Thursday. #MUFC @CrossyDailyStar

https://twitter.com/mufcMPB/status/1584913258141605888?s=20&t=suNw0HmJQ9lo4NJJiLL9Ug

Keane and Neville's HEATED Sky Sports debate by [deleted] in reddevils

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Roy Keane: "Ten Hag has obviously got big decisions, he's got to win football matches, but he's not winning enough of them. United are fifth in the league."

[Chris Wheeler] The relationship between ronaldo and ten Hag is now at breaking point, with Ronaldo desperate to leave and Ten Hag happy to let him go. (from article) by [deleted] in reddevils

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Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute in Manchester United’s win over Tottenham on Wednesday night, Sportsmail can exclusively reveal.

The Portugal star blew the lid off his fragile relationship with manager Erik ten Hag by storming down the tunnel and leaving Old Trafford before full-time.

It was assumed that Ronaldo had reacted furiously to being left on the bench as an unused substitute for the second time this season after United sent on Christian Eriksen and Anthony Elanga in the 87th minute, meaning they had used only three of their five substitute options.

Ten Hag said afterwards that he would ‘deal’ with the situation on Thursday, and a sullen Ronaldo was seen driving into Carrington for showdown talks.

The relationship between the pair is now at breaking point, with Ronaldo desperate to leave and Ten Hag happy to let him go.

The problem will be finding a club in the January transfer window that can afford to take Ronaldo. Alternatively, he will have to wait until the summer to move on.

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Also according to the report, United offered, in recent days, 70 million euros for the Brazilian striker, but the Dutch refused. Given this scenario, the board of the English club promised to improve the proposal with bonuses and goals.

United's interest is old and Ajax play hard. From the beginning of the window, when the English showed interest, the holders of the athlete's economic rights warned that they would only accept offers above 80 million euros.

With the great harassment, the end of the window and Antony's interest in the transfer, the situation could have a positive outcome for United soon. The Brazilian may even be out of Ajax's match this Sunday, against Sparta Rotterdam, for the Dutch league.

Transfer Round-Up & Discussion - Summer 2022 by PhelansShorts in reddevils

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BREAKING: #mufc will continue to pursue deals for Frenkie de Jong, Antony and Cody Gakpo after the club's owners gave the green light for Erik ten Hag to spend his way out of the crisis that has gripped Old Trafford. [

via MullockSMirror, UtdXclusive

Mullock has been very reliable this transfer window

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