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Aside from injuries, Manchester United were seriously affected by the performance of their most prominent players, such as Casemiro and Marcus Rashford.
The Mancunian, fresh from signing a contract new five-year agreementHe proceeded to have arguably his worst season in a red shirt, scoring just eight times in all competitions compared to the career-best 30 goals he had managed in Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge.
Apart from his lack of goals, the effort he put in during the matches did not impress the manager, while the fans were furious with him. Controversies off the field The Englishman got caught up in it.
Rashford is keen to stay at his boyhood club and even had a Talking to the new co-owners while he also I spoke to the manager with the couple’s relationship reportedly tense after what happened last semester.
Rashford out?
INEOS is open to a transfer if a large enough offer comes in. Paris Saint Germain They are reportedly ready to rekindle their interest in the United academy graduate.
His sale, coupled with the potential departures of Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial, would mean the 20-time English league champions will need a new electric winger and, according to Caught offsideNewcastle United’s Anthony Gordon is a target.
The 23-year-old scored 12 goals last season and also registered 11 assists. He was in the top 7 percent for completed dribbles and in the top 10 percent for successful crosses among wingers in the English top flight (according to Photomob).
Gordon is not one to shy away from doing his share of the defensive work and was also in the top 10 per cent for duels won, tackles won and possessions recovered in the final third, skills that Ten Hag rates very highly.
Dan Ashworth confirmed as joins as new sports directorHe already signed the England international for the Magpies a few years ago and is keen to reunite with the former Everton star at Old Trafford.
United will face significant competition for his signature from fierce rivals Liverpool, who are said to be in pole position currently, while Chelsea are also in the hunt.
However, the report also mentions that the Merseyside club have alternatives in mind should they lose the versatile winger and with Ashworth now at United, this could potentially give the 20-time Premier League champions the advantage.
Liverpool vs United by Gordon
“Liverpool are still pursuing a possible transfer of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon this summer, although it will cost around £70-75m to get him from the Magpies, CaughtOffside understands.
“The England international is also wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea, although it is Liverpool who are currently showing the most interest, sources with close knowledge of the situation have told CaughtOffside.
“However, Gordon is not the only name on Liverpool’s list, with alternatives in mind should they fail to reach an agreement with Newcastle, who are no longer under as much pressure to sell players after a deal that took Yankuba Minteh to Brighton.”
The potential price tag could be too high for the Old Trafford side, but if they do end up moving Rashford, a deal for Gordon could be finalised. It would be a surprising acquisition if it does go through.
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