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Wharton or Anderson? Man Utd legend picks Mainoo’s perfect partner

Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has weighed in on the club's midfield recruitment strategy as the Red Devils look to bolster their squad for a potential Champions League return. The former treble winner identified Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as primary targets. Butt believes one of these Premier League-proven talents is the ideal candidate to liberate Kobbie Mainoo in a more advanced role.

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Has Glasner talked himself out of contention for Man Utd job?

Oliver Glasner has been informed that he may have talked himself out of contention for Manchester United’s managerial post, with the Crystal Palace boss receiving a “stepping stone” warning. The Austrian was considered to be a leading contender to take charge at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why a more scenic route to the top may have to be taken.

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Shock Wharton stat sees Rice named as perfect role model

Declan Rice is being held up as the perfect role model for England international team-mate Adam Wharton, with the Crystal Palace midfielder having one obvious area of his game to address. The 22-year-old playmaker is considered to be one of the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but he is yet to score a goal for the Eagles. Clinton Morrison has addressed that shock statistic with GOAL and explained who Wharton needs to look at for inspiration.

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Palace eye Iraola to replace Glasner

Crystal Palace are considering a surprise move to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager this summer. With Oliver Glasner set to leave Selhurst Park at the end of the current campaign, the London club view the highly-rated Bournemouth boss as the ideal candidate to build upon their recent success, which includes securing European football and winning the FA Cup last year.

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Saliba withdraws from France squad after Carabao Cup final loss

Arsenal defender William Saliba has officially withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming friendly fixtures in the United States. The 24-year-old was forced to pull out just 24 hours after playing the full 90 minutes in the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley. Consequently, Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix has been handed his maiden senior call-up to replace the injured star.

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Man Utd eye sensational Lewis-Skelly swoop

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a daring summer raid for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly as they look to solve their long-standing left-back issues. The 19-year-old Hale End graduate has struggled for consistent minutes at the Emirates Stadium this season after falling behind Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori in the pecking order. Consequently, the Red Devils have identified the versatile defender as a primary target for the upcoming transfer window.

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Iraola becomes favourite to take top La Liga job

Bournemouth face a fight to keep hold of head coach Andoni Iraola, with Athletic Club stepping up their pursuit of the Spaniard. With his contract expiring this summer, the 43-year-old is also attracting serious interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace following a fine three-season spell at the Cherries.

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‘Not the same’ - Forest urged to re-sign Newcastle flop Elanga

Anthony Elanga has been told he is “not the same sort of person” since completing a £55 million ($73m) transfer to Newcastle, with Nottingham Forest being urged to consider re-signing the flying winger if their Premier League status can be retained. Former Reds striker Marlon Harewood, who also spent time on loan at St James’ Park, has told GOAL why familiar faces should be on the City Ground recruitment radar.

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USMNT striker Agyemang in demand as EPL duo eye summer transfer

Crystal Palace have emerged as serious contenders to sign USMNT star Patrick Agyemang as they look to overhaul their attacking options. The Eagles are actively planning for life after Jean-Philippe Mateta, who nearly departed for AC Milan in January and is widely expected to find a new home this summer. Despite the presence of Jorgen Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah, Palace view Agyemang as a versatile profile that can bolster their front line.

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🎥 | Dwight Gayle on Arsenal rejection, idolising CR7 & more

Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle is the latest guest on the Beast Mode On Podcast, where he discusses his journey from non-league to the Premier League after being let go by Arsenal as a youngster. Now 36, Gayle looks back at idolising David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, why it never clicked with Tony Pulis and much more.

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Madrid end Rodri interest but remain keen on Wharton

Real Madrid have reportedly cooled their pursuit of Manchester City's Rodri, choosing to refine their midfield shortlist ahead of the summer window.The saga surrounding Rodri and a potential move to the Bernabeu has taken a definitive turn on the eve of a massive European showdown. While the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is set to step onto the hallowed turf in Madrid once again, he will do so strictly as a visitor.

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Solanke urges Spurs to 'fight' for survival

Dominic Solanke has urged his Tottenham team-mates to wake up to the reality of a relegation dogfight following a demoralising home defeat to Crystal Palace. The north London club hit a new low on Thursday, leaving them precariously balanced just above the drop zone. In the wake of the loss, the dressing room held emergency talks to address a crisis that now threatens their top-flight status.

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Van de Ven sent off as Spurs tumble towards relegation

Tottenham Hotspur remain only one point clear of the Premier League relegation zone following an awful 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Thursday evening. West Ham United and Nottingham Forest's positive results on Wednesday ramped up the pressure on Spurs to beat the Eagles in what was seen as one of their more winnable fixtures during the run-in, but another horrendous performance has left them teetering above the drop zone and there is already uncertainly over the future of head coach Igor Tudor after three games in charge.

Frequently asked questions

Manchester United were founded in 1878, although under a different name at first - Newton Heath LYR. The name Manchester United was born in April 1902, beating alternative suggestions like Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic.

Manchester United are currently co-owned by the Glazer family, as well as INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In February, Ratcliffe bought an initial 25% stake in the club, ganing control over all the sporting operations.

Manchester United play their home games at the Old Trafford, which is also known as the 'Theatre Of Dreams' among fans and pundits.

Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310, making it UK's second-biggest football stadium in terms of capacity (behind Wembley).

Manchester United have an impressive haul of 68 trophies in their prestigious history, which includes 20 league titles, three Champions Leagues, as well as 13 FA Cups.

Manchester United have won a record 20 English top flight titles. They have won 13 titles in the Premier League era, all of them coming under Sir Alex Ferguson. United, though, haven't lifted the Premier League trophy since the 2012-13 season.

With 963 appearances to his name, Ryan Giggs holds the record of making the most appearances for Manchester United. Giggs made his debut for the club in March 1991 and spent his entire professional career, spanning 23 years, at Old Trafford.

Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time top goalscorer with 253 goals in 559 games for the club. He spent 13 years at the club, from 2004 to 2017.

Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Angel Di Maria, and Denis Irwin are some of the most famous players to have donned the Manchester United colours.

Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, David Moyes, and Louis van Gaal are among the most famous to have been at the helm at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are famously known as The Red Devils among their fans and rivals alike. The term was introduced by the legendary Sir Matt Busby in the 1960s – after the tragic Munich air disaster – seeking inspiration from a local rugby club from Salford, who were referred to as "Les Diables Rouges" (The Red Devils) when they toured France in 1934.