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United closing in on incredible transfer deal that will blow the football world apart, clubs meeting in London to discuss terms – report

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United closing in on incredible transfer deal that will blow the football world apart, clubs meeting in London to discuss terms – report

Manchester United’s primary focus during the summer transfer window will be recruiting a ruthless finisher given the team’s woes in front of goal this season.

In their previous Premier League game against Nottingham Forest, the Red Devils had 23 shots, three times more than the hosts, but failed to register a goal and ended up losing 0-1.

Ruben Amorim’s team have only outscored five teams this campaign with current No 9 Rasmus Hojlund’s form a huge concern for the head coach.

And while the Portuguese boss would prefer a reunion with Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, the Swede has no intention of moving to Old Trafford especially if they miss out on Champions League football for next season.

Osimhen chase

Which is why the club have moved on to Victor Osimhen, who has no such demands with Napoli also keen to sell. His loan outfit Galatasaray are eager to land him as are other top teams including Juventus.

But the Naples outfit have no desire to strengthen a direct rival and hence as per Il Mattino (via Area Napoli), Napoli chief Giovanni Manna flew to London to meet Premier League suitors.

While Osimhen has a release clause worth €75 million, Gli Azzurri could agree a deal at a lower valuation just to ensure the Bianconeri do not get their man.

“It is very likely that he tried to understand the intentions of the big Premier League clubs, Manchester United and Chelsea, to discuss the sale of Osimhen.

Secret meeting

“Everyone wants him, but with a discount on the clause: De Laurentiis wants 75 million, but he will not raise insurmountable walls.

“It is certainly complicated to deal with Juventus, who have also started their contacts with Osimhen’s entourage. Victor would have no problem wearing the black and white shirt, the problem is the frostiness between Giuntoli and the blue club.”

Both Napoli and Juventus do not see eye-to-eye and it could benefit United, who have already presented their first official offer.

Osimhen would be the perfect option for Amorim given his ruthlessness in front of goal with the 26-year-old netting 28 goals and registering five assists in 32 games for loan outfit Galatasaray.

But whether the Old Trafford side can afford his wage demands while paying a substantial fee to Napoli remains to be seen. Saudi Pro League sides are monitoring proceedings with interest.

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Amorim suggests academy star’s sensational breakthrough will change United’s summer transfer priorities

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Amorim suggests academy star’s sensational breakthrough will change United’s summer transfer priorities

Ruben Amorim says Ayden Heaven may have changed Manchester United’s summer transfer priorities.

In the embargoed section of the press conference ahead of United’s match against neighbours City tomorrow, the boss was also asked about the injury crisis that he has endured this season. He pointed out that necessity is the mother of invention.

“I found out that Garna can play on the right,” he said.

“We found out Ayden is ready to stay on our squad and maybe we can change the way we are going to the market. There are always good things and the bad things.”

Amorim was also asked what is the secret to beating City, as he has the chance to emulate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp as the only managers to beat Pep Guardiola’s men three times in one season.

“Lucky. The first game – with Sporting – we were so lucky. The first half could have been 0-4 and we won 4-1. The second game, I prefer, we won in the last second of the game. They controlled possession a little bit more but we were there fighting with Man City. If I have to tell you one thing, it was maybe luck.

“We are prepared for the game, we are better in some aspects in the game. Maybe the results don’t reflect that, but we are improving.”

He was also asked his views on City’s new sporting director Hugo Viana, having worked with him at Sporting, and linked his time at Sporting to Jason Wilcox’s job at United now.

“Of course we need to have a great connection and I was so lucky to work with Hugo,” he said.

“It’s not the same but I find it’s more or less the same relation with Jason, so in that department I’m completely relaxed. We need to be really good in recruitment. We need to know our system and the way we play. The players have to be perfect for that position, so we know what to do, that is clear.”

Amorim also expanded on his comment earlier in the presser that United need to sign “one or two big players” this summer.

“I shouldn’t have said that, big players,” he laughed.

“It’s characteristics that we don’t have in our squad,” he explained. “Trying to see gaps that we have in our squad.

“When I say big players, it’s not players from Real Madrid, etc. It’s big players in the way I see the game.”

Kick off at Old Trafford is at 4.30pm BST.

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1 own goal, 33% aerial duels won, 1 tackle won: In-form United loanee crashes back down to earth in latest outing

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1 own goal, 33% aerial duels won, 1 tackle won: In-form United loanee crashes back down to earth in latest outing

Manchester United had numerous players in action on a busy Saturday of football.

Rhys Bennett had a disastrous afternoon for Fleetwood Town as he scored an own goal in a 0-4 home defeat against Swindon Town.

The defender has been in superb form lately but had one of his poorest afternoons for the Cod Army.

He was slightly unfortunate for his own goal as the ball flashed across the area and he ended up sliding it into the net after 75 minutes.

Bennett did make 5 clearances and two interceptions in the match but also picked up a yellow card in the first half. He also won four out of his five ground duels.

He is usually strong in the air but the Youth Cup-winning captain of 2022 only won one aerial duel all afternoon. The 21 year old struggled to stop a rampant Swindon attack and he could only make one tackle all match.

Marcus Rashford made an appearance off the bench for Aston Villa as they beat Nottingham Forest 2-1.

He played the final 28 minutes of the match and his biggest moment came when he had a shot clawed away by the Forest keeper.

The 27 year old only managed nine passes in the time he was on the pitch, but one was credited as key. The United academy product also lost the two ground duels and two aerial battles that he competed in.

Tyrell Malacia came on for the final 23 minutes of PSV Eindhoven’s 3-1 victory over Groningen.

The fullback made all 12 of his passes and he also won his only ground duel of the match. He also helped his side protect their lead by making two clearances.

Joe Hugill came on for the final 10 minutes of Carlisle United’s vital 3-2 victory over Newport County.

He almost added a fourth for his side when he hit the woodwork late on. Apart from that, he struggled to influence the game as he did not attempt a pass and only had three touches of the ball during his time on the pitch.

Ethan Wheatley also got a rare outing for Walsall as he played the final 16 minutes of their 2-3 defeat to Port Vale.

He didn’t manage a single pass and only had two touches of the ball. He also lost both of his aerial duels.

Finally, James Nolan came on in the second half for Inverness Caledonian Thistle as they impressively beat Cove Rangers 3-0 away from home.

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Man Utd ‘receive’ £64m ‘offer’ to offload Red Devils flop with ‘new destination’ as Euro giants ‘lead’ transfer race

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Man Utd ‘receive’ £64m ‘offer’ to offload Red Devils flop with ‘new destination’ as Euro giants ‘lead’ transfer race

According to reports, Manchester United have ‘received’ a huge offer to sell Brazil international Antony with his form for Real Betis ‘not going unnoticed’.

Antony has failed to live up to expectations at Man Utd. He has never come close to living up to the reported £86m fee paid to sign him from Eredivisie giants Ajax in 2022.

Former boss Erik ten Hag identified the winger as a priority target after they worked together at Ajax, but he could not replicate his form for Ajax in a Man Utd shirt.

The 25-year-old only has 12 goals and five assists in his 96 appearances for Man Utd in all competitions, and he did not make a single Premier League start in 2024/25 before joining Real Betis on loan in January.

READ: Reassigning the ten best players set to be relegated to Premier League vultures

United head coach Ruben Amorim does not appear to be a fan of Antony as he sanctioned the winger’s exit in January, but he has returned to form in recent months.

Antony has four goals and four assists in his 12 appearances for Real Betis, as he’s boosted Man Utd’s chances of selling him for a decent fee this summer.

It has been reported that his valuation has been set at around £40m, but a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Man Utd have ‘received’ an ‘offer worth up to £64m with add-ons from La Liga giants Atletico Madrid, who are ‘leading’ the race to sign him.

It is suggested that Atletico Madrid’s proposal is ‘€45 million (£38m) fixed, with a further €30 million (£26m) in variables’.

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Man Utd are expected to sign a new striker this summer and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has analysed their chances of signing Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen, who is among the leading scores in Europe. 

Romano said: “The expectation is for Victor Osimhen to leave Galatasaray. He’s going back to Napoli and Napoli, that’s the indication I’m getting, want to sell the player as soon as possible.

“So forget about an Osimhen saga at the end of July, end of August, as we had last summer. Napoli don’t want to enter into the same situation.

“His clause is €75 million, but Napoli are open to finding a different solution even before, to find a solution already in June, that’s the idea, the ideal scenario for Napoli for the Osimhen story. There are several options. In England, we know English clubs are interested.

“For Man Utd, the interest is still there, but it is still not something guaranteed for Man Utd because of the salary, because it’s a very expensive package, and because Man Utd have several options, including [Liam] Delap and more players.

“Man United will sign a striker, but for Osimhen, at the moment, it’s not something guaranteed.”

United present first “official offer” for “best striker in the world”, Amorim will be on cloud nine – report

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United present first “official offer” for “best striker in the world”, Amorim will be on cloud nine – report

Manchester United’s previous Premier League game against Nottingham Forest saw the Red Devils register 23 shots, three times more than Nottingham Forest. Yet they lost 0-1.

How Ruben Amorim could do with a ruthless finisher with both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund struggling to find the back of the net while Alejandro Garnacho’s dip in form has come at the worst possible time.

The head coach wanted a reunion with Sporting CP protege Viktor Gyokeres but the Swede is hell-bent on playing Champions League football next season and hence, rejected a move to Old Trafford in January.

Which is why the 20-time English league champions have moved on to Victor Osimhen, who has set the Turkish league on fire during his loan spell with Galatasaray, netting 28 goals and registering five assists in 32 games.

Osimhen offer

Plenty of clubs are looking at signing the Nigerian including United and the 26-year-old has no qualms about playing at the Theatre of Dreams even without Champions League football.

He has already rejected Serie A clubs and now, as per Turkish journalist Arda Ozkurt, the three-time European champions along with a host of other clubs have submitted their proposals to the striker’s camp.

Arsenal ve Manchester United, Victor Osimhen için resmi tekliflerde bulunurken, Barcelona, ​​​​Liverpool ve PSG oyuncunun durumunu yakından takip ediyor.

Eğer Osimhen kalmak isterse, Galatasaray Osimhen’in bonservisini alabilmek için fedakarlık yapmaya hazır.

— Arda Özkurt (@Ardaozkurtt) April 4, 2025

A few other clubs are monitoring proceedings with interest. Gala themselves are desperate to keep hold of the Napoli ace with Osimhen expected to relay his decision on his future this month.

“Arsenal and Manchester United have made official offers for Victor Osimhen, while Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and PSG are keeping a close eye on the player’s situation.

“If Osimhen wants to stay, Galatasaray is ready to make sacrifices to get Osimhen’s transfer fee,” Ozkurt wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Can United afford him?

Napoli are eager to move him on but are looking to recoup his £63 million release clause in full while the Nigerian himself is reportedly demanding wages of £413,000 per week to sign on the dotted lines.

It remains to be seen if these humongous numbers can be renegotiated because United are unlikely to have the funds to mount such an extensive outlay on a single player.

There have been murmurs that only Saudi Pro League clubs can pay as much which might suggest the Nigeria international could be headed to the Middle East.

An intriguing summer transfer window awaits and the Old Trafford side are keeping backup options ready with Liam Delap a top target in case one of the aforementioned duo do not end up arriving.

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One of Europe’s best managers prepared to spend €75m on United star ignored by Amorim – report

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One of Europe’s best managers prepared to spend €75m on United star ignored by Amorim – report

Diego Simeone-led Atletico Madrid are willing to spend big on Manchester United flop Antony, as per reports.

Ruben Amorim is struggling to get the best out of his attackers at United, with the likes of Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, and Joshua Zirkzee all failing to make a difference in the final third on a consistent basis.

However, the high-profile forwards the new United head coach ditched during the winter window are enjoying a great run of form away from Old Trafford’s scrutinised environment.

One such star is Antony, who has gone from an unwanted big-money flop at United to a fan favourite at Real Betis following his loan switch in January.

Manuel Pellegrini placed his trust in the Brazilian by making him a key part of Betis’ attack and he is repaying his manager’s faith straight away.

The 25-year-old has managed an impressive eight-goal involvement — four goals and four assists — in 12 appearances across all competitions. Los Verdiblancos, meanwhile, have won all of their last six games in LaLiga with Antony in their starting lineup.

A report in Spain suggests Europe’s biggest clubs are starting to take note of his renaissance, and Atletico are even prepared to splash a considerable figure.

As per Fichajes, Atletico have “expressed interest” in signing Antony ahead of the next season, as Simeone looks to strengthen his ageing attack with promising young players.

It is claimed that the elite Argentine manager is so determined to add the United man to his ranks that Atletico would be “willing to offer” up to €45 million fixed fee with a further €30m in add-ons, raising the total figure to €75m.

However, the Spanish outlet suggest that Antony’s preference is to continue at the Benito Villamarín.

The ex-Ajax man is happy with his stint in Seville and has reportedly asked United “for a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.”

Several figures at Betis, including Antony’s teammate Isco, want him to remain at the club but it is highly unlikely that they would be able to meet United’s demands.

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Man Utd transfer: £40m target told to snub Red Devils to join ‘perfect’ Nottm Forest for three reasons

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Man Utd transfer: £40m target told to snub Red Devils to join ‘perfect’ Nottm Forest for three reasons

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has been urged to reject Manchester United and join Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest this summer.

Delap left boyhood club Man City during last summer’s transfer window to join newly-promoted Ipswich in a deal worth around £20m.

The 22-year-old has been one of the breakout stars in the Premier League this season as he has grabbed 12 goals and two assists in his 30 appearances.

Ipswich are set to be relegated after their damaging 2-1 loss against 17th-placed Wolves, but Delap is expected to remain in the Premier League amid interest from several sides.

There is a £40m release clause in Delap’s contract and journalist Ben Jacobs claims the talented forward is attracting interest from Man Utd and Chelsea.

“Liam Delap high in the thinking of Chelsea and Manchester United,” Jacobs revealed.

READ: Reassigning the ten best players set to be relegated to Premier League vultures

“Still an open race, with Delap focused on trying to keep Ipswich up. Suitors with European football likely to have an advantage.”

Man Utd need to sign a new striker and Delap would be a cheaper alternative to Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, who are contenders to be this year’s top scorer in Europe. 

However, former Premier League forward Stan Collymore reckons Delap should snub Man Utd for Nottm Forest, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side the “perfect fit” because they “suit his style” and are “on the up”, while they have also “turned the fortunes” of three players.

“If I was Liam Delap, I would not join Man United this summer,” Collymore told Caught Offside.

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“I think they are not a credible enough team at the moment in terms of competing next season – maybe they can do it in the Carabao Cup or the FA Cup, but they certainly would not be able to do it in the Premier League.

“Instead, he should consider joining someone like Nottingham Forest, who are putting their mouth where their mouth is.

“All he needs to go is look at guys like Anthony Elanga, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood, who have turned their fortunes around over the last 12 months, and they are now thriving – especially this season.

“I think Delap would enjoy playing there, especially if Forest were to qualify for next season’s Champions League. And in Nuno Espirito Santo, he would be playing for a manager that loves to counter-attack, and that would suit his style a lot more that if he were to go to Old Trafford in the summer.

“Forest are undoubtedly a club on the up. They are a big club with knowledgeable supporters, and I think it would be a perfect fit for him to make the move there in the summer when he inevitable leaves Ipswich.”

Clinton edges Women’s Player of the Month

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Clinton edges Women’s Player of the Month

Saturday 05 April 2025 16:00

In the week she celebrated her 22nd birthday, Grace Clinton has received the belated gift of being named Manchester United Women’s Player of the Month for March.

The midfielder was the supporters’ choice in a tightly contested poll after a standout month, during which she scored the sixth and seventh goals of a breakout season in her United career.

Clinton’s latest contributions to the Reds’ impressive campaign to date were recognised with a majority 34 per cent of all fan votes on ManUtd.com and in the United App, ensuring she would narrowly pip fellow nominees Elisabeth Terland (33%) and Leah Galton (32%) to the prize.

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Since returning to the club on the back of winning last season’s PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award while on loan at Tottenham, Grace has gone from strength to strength and been integral to a term that sees the Reds entering the run-in fighting for Champions League football.

Our no.8 – signed from Everton in the summer of 2022 – made her debut for the club on the opening day of the campaign and has now featured in 22 of our 25 matches across all competitions, including all five during her award-winning March.

Clinton helped the Reds to beat Leicester in the WSL and Sunderland in the FA Cup, as well as starting our sole loss of the five at Liverpool, before netting in the league wins over Aston Villa and Everton to round out the month on a high.

The long-range nature of her brilliant strike away to Villa means it’s sure to be a strong contender to win the team’s Goal of the Season accolade come the summer, while her close-range flick against Everton ensured she scored in both our league victories over her former club in 2024/25.

Only Terland (11) has more United goals this season than Clinton, who now has three Player of the Month trophies to show for her campaign to date, having previously won the same award in September and October.

February’s winner Terland scored two goals of her own in March while third-placed Galton got three and an assist, providing strong competition that Grace was able to edge out in order to complete a commendable hat-trick.

Thank you to everyone who voted.

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Man Utd, Arsenal ‘make official offers’ for lethal striker but he ‘wants’ transfer to another PL club

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Man Utd, Arsenal ‘make official offers’ for lethal striker but he ‘wants’ transfer to another PL club

Man Utd and Arsenal have made ‘official offers’ for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer, according to reports.

The Red Devils having a poor season in the Premier League with Ruben Amorim’s side remaining 13th in the table after their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in midweek.

Performances and results have got worse since Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in November and now their only hope of a trophy comes in the Europa League after exited the FA Cup earlier this year.

Man Utd have struggled to score goals in the Premier League this season with only five clubs scoring fewer than the Red Devils.

Hojlund – who signed from Atalanta for £72m in the summer of 2023 – has scored just three Premier League goals in 25 appearances for Man Utd this term, while Joshua Zirkzee has also scored three.

Both players have come in for criticism with Hojlund going on a run of 20 matches without scoring in all competitions before scoring against Leicester City in mid-March.

And now Man Utd are looking for a new striker with Napoli striker Osimhen – who is currently on loan Galatasaray – becoming one of their top targets.

Arsenal are also looking for a striker as they have been caught short with just Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus – who are both now injured – their main centre-forward options.

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And now Turkish journalist Arda Ozkurt claims that Man Utd and Arsenal have submitted offers for Osimhen with three other clubs also credited with interest.

Ozkurt wrote on X: ‘Arsenal and Manchester United have made official offers for Victor Osimhen, while Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and PSG are keeping a close eye on the player’s situation. If Osimhen wants to stay, Galatasaray is ready to make sacrifices to get Osimhen’s transfer fee.’

But a report on Friday claimed that Osimhen ‘has set his sights on finally completing a move to Chelsea this summer’ after being close to joining the Blues in 2024.

Football Transfers added:

‘Chelsea are determined to sign a new centre forward during the 2025 summer transfer window and the west London giants are ready to rekindle their interest in Osimhen, FootballTransfers has been told.

‘We have been informed that Osimhen has set his sights on completing a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, with the Blues interested in signing the 26-year-old as they look to purchase a prolific goalscorer ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.’

Video: United forward scores double hat-trick in double digit victory for u18s

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Video: United forward scores double hat-trick in double digit victory for u18s

Manchester United u18s hosted Leeds United at Carrington on Saturday morning.

Looking to bounce back from their devastating FA Youth Cup exit during the week, Adam Lawrence’s side were hot out of the gates with an early lead just a minute in.

Amir Ibragimov stole the ball in the Leeds area and was hacked down in the process to earn a penalty. Victor Musa was denied from the spot but was quick to react to finish the rebound.

Jayden Ngwashi the slipped Musa through into the box minutes later as Musa turned his marker inside onto his stronger left boot to finish low past the keeper.

Musa completed his hat-trick inside 15 minutes when Dan Armer’s phenomenal cross field ball found Samuel Lusale on the right wing, who had his shot saved. However, Musa was on hand again for an easy tap in to make it 3-0.

Our #MUAcademy U18s are 9-0 up at half-time… #MUFC || #U18PL

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 5, 2025

The goals were only getting started though, Musa added his fourth two minutes later. Picking the ball up on the right wing, Musa cut inside and curled a perfectly placed shot into the bottom left corner.

Musa’s fifth of the match came in the 25th minute and was perhaps the best of the lot. Ibragimov started the attack before Musa initially had his strike blocked, but the ball bounced up kindly for him to volley with his right boot into the top corner.

On the half hour mark, a new name finally joined the scoresheet when Jim Thwaites curled one of his patented free kicks over the wall and into the top left corner.

Despite the comfortable score line, Ibragimov led a relentless press which saw him force a turnover in the box before laying off to Thwaites for an easy finish.

The duo combined again just 30 seconds later when Ibragimov cut inside two defenders to lay it on a plate for Thwaites to complete his hat-trick.

The first half was rounded off with Musa’s sixth of the match, scoring from close range after Dante Plunkett’s cross was deflected to make it 9-0. This bettered the score in the reverse fixture of 8-0.

Into the second half and United didn’t look like letting up as they made it 10 within minutes of the restart. A new scorer joined the list as James Bailey smashed the ball into the top left corner after Musa’s lay-off.

With United taking their foot off the gas, Leeds capitalised on their casualness in possession with Kenneth Mensah dispossessing Zach Baumann before applying a quick finish to pull one back at 10-1.

Dan Armer then got forward to head home from Jack Fletcher’s corner delivery.

JJ Gabriel came off the bench in the 64th minute to become United’s youngest ever player for the u18s.

Gabriel showed why he was given the chance by scoring twice to finish the scoring at 13-1.

Gabriel turned well in the box after Jacob Devaney’s pass to slot low past the keeper for his first before he did excellently on his second goal.

The 14 year old controlled down Plunkett’s cross under pressure before shifting past his marker and slotting into the bottom right corner.

United’s u18s are next in action next Saturday when they travel to take on Nottingham Forest.

United: Byrne-Hughes, Overy (Kamason 72), Ngwashi, Armer, Plunkett, Bailey, Baumann (Devaney 72), Lusale, Ibragimov (J.Fletcher 72), Thwaites (Gabriel 64), Musa

Unused subs: Murdock

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A football obsessed Canadian who moved to England to enjoy the beautiful game. Colm has been keen follower of Manchester United’s famed academy since seeing a fresh faced Adnan Januzaj for the club’s u18s and has been writing about football with a focus on youth development for over 10 years.

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