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North-West Football Correspondent for The i Paper Stories ๐Ÿ“ง: Pete.Hall@theipaper.com

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Three transfers Liverpool need this summer - and why Mo Salah must go Tuesday's shocking defeat at Wolves raises fresh questions for Arne Slot

Things I thought I'd never say again: Liverpool could take a leaf out of Manchester Unitedโ€™s book when planning their summer transfer business.

They need to start again, again.

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05.03.2026 09:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jim Ratcliffe's cuts blamed for leaving Man Utd heroes without medical care Ineos boss told 'it's a football club, not a chemical company' with ex-stars left in need

At the time, it just seemed like another Ratcliffe PR disaster.

One year on, we're seeing real-world consequences of Ineos' cost-cutting.

Piece on a group that helps former Man Utd players when in need, who are 'on the brink' after funding was withdrawn.

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03.03.2026 10:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jim Ratcliffe's cuts blamed for leaving Man Utd heroes without medical care Ineos boss told 'it's a football club, not a chemical company' with ex-stars left in need

Sir Jim Ratcliffeโ€™s cuts have been blamed for leaving former Man Utd players without medical care ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

โšฝ๏ธ Exclusive by @petehall86.bsky.social

#MUFC
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03.03.2026 10:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Jim Ratcliffe's cuts blamed for leaving Man Utd heroes without medical care Ineos boss told 'it's a football club, not a chemical company' with ex-stars left in need

At the time, it just seemed like another Ratcliffe PR disaster.

One year on, we're seeing real-world consequences of Ineos' cost-cutting.

Piece on a group that helps former Man Utd players when in need, who are 'on the brink' after funding was withdrawn.

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03.03.2026 10:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man Utd's Senne Lammens: I don't really have any flaws United's first-choice goalkeeper on being a 'normal guy,' his throwback style and the pressures of wearing the No 1 shirt

๐Ÿ”ดSenne Lammens interview๐Ÿ”ด

Sat down with the superb #MUFC goalkeeper to discuss:

๐ŸงคHow having 'no flaws' is a great source of pride
โš–๏ธWhy being normal is so important
โœˆ๏ธThe important figures behind his move
๐Ÿคผโ€โ™‚๏ธRelishing PL obsession with set pieces

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26.02.2026 12:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Liverpool's jack of zero trades is giving Arne Slot a big headache Alexis Mac Allister scores a stoppage-time winner for Liverpool at Nottingham Forest as Arne Slot demands 'more consistency' from the struggling playmaker

They won, but Liverpool were appalling yesterday. None more so than Alexis Mac Allister.

Instead of nearing his peak at 27, he looks spent, offering nothing in attack or defence.

His winner must be a catalyst for change. His Liverpool future depends on it.

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23.02.2026 10:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Michael Carrick now favourite for Man Utd job with five rivals ruled out Interim boss leading the race after surprising United's hierarchy

๐Ÿ”ด Man Utd manager latest ๐Ÿ”ด

๐Ÿง˜ Calming Carrick now a top pick
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Coaching unit the perfect blend
๐Ÿ“‘ New contracts for alternatives
โณ Club determined not to rush

More here ๐Ÿ‘‡

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19.02.2026 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'He's going to make enemies': Inside Man Utd's dressing room after Ratcliffe row How Man Utd players responded in private to the club's billionaire co-owner claiming the UK had been 'colonised' by immigrants

"He's going to make enemies in the dressing room if he really thinks like that."

How the Manchester United players reacted to Sir Jim Ratcliffe's outburst.

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13.02.2026 16:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Marcus Rashford's Man Utd future is set to be decided in the next month The England forward has just received a major boost in his bid to stay at Barcelona

๐Ÿ”ดMarcus Rashford latest๐Ÿ”ด

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธPresidential election key to permanent decision
๐Ÿ“ŠMajority of candidates want him to stay
๐ŸŽฏThriving away from limelight
๐Ÿ Open to United return if Barca move fails

More here๐Ÿ‘‡

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13.02.2026 15:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Roberto De Zerbi ready to pick Tottenham over Man Utd job De Zerbi is one of five early candidates to take over from Thomas Frank

De Zerbi would be interested in Tottenham job, sees it as a 'next logical step'

Poch also in running but Iraola unobtainable mid-season - plus why Keane is a more realistic prospect than at first glance

W/ @msidouglas.bsky.social and @petehall86.bsky.social

#THFC

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11.02.2026 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kobbie Mainoo should be in England's starting XI at the World Cup Man Utd's prodigal son is embarrassing Amorim and giving Tuchel a headache

Four wins from four for Michael Carrick. Four from four for Kobbie Mainoo.

What on earth was Ruben Amorim thinking?

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09.02.2026 10:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kobbie Mainoo should be in England's starting XI at the World Cup Man Utd's prodigal son is embarrassing Amorim and giving Tuchel a headache

Mad that had Amorim not lost his temper in Wilcox's office, we wouldn't be here.

Mainoo could've been gone. Instead, his flawless assimilation back into the team continues to make Amorim's omission one of the most baffling calls of all time.

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08.02.2026 09:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pep's Man City career is far from over with three transfer targets lined up With City insiders increasingly hopeful Guardiola will stay for one more year, Enzo Maresca and Xabi Alonso can stand down for now

Why Pep may carry on another year.

๐Ÿ‘ท Squad rebuild not finished
๐ŸŽค Platform to get worldly views across
๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Unlikely to wait until seasonโ€™s end
๐Ÿค” Cityโ€™s succession plan regardless

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07.02.2026 12:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Saudis ready to offload Ronaldo for ยฃ43m and target Man Utd star as replacement Another of Ronaldo's former clubs is leading the race for the 41-year-old's signature

Saudis ready to crown a 'new king' if Ronaldo goes

๐Ÿ‘ฌSalah and Fernandes the big two targets
๐ŸŒžBig summer ahead with others leaving
๐ŸฅŠRonaldo exit would be blow, not catastrophic
๐Ÿšซ#MUFC not interested in another return

More here๐Ÿ‘‡

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06.02.2026 16:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Eddie Howe should start worrying about his Newcastle future Biggest club in the world by 2030? Newcastle are going backwards

There really are no winners in the aftermath of Alexander Isakโ€™s acrimonious transfer saga.

Eddie Howe's feeling the pinch most. He's not under pressure, but his CEO's bold claims show just how far Howe is from meeting Newcastle's ambitious goals.

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06.02.2026 10:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man Utd divided over Harry Maguire's future with four big names set to leave A quiet January has laid the groundwork for United's summer plans

Lots to do at Old Trafford this summer.

It's not just incomings that need dealing with, too.

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04.02.2026 19:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Glazers have pulled off the ultimate cynical masterstroke at Man Utd Sir Jim Ratcliffe's frank incompetence is playing right into their hands

It was already the deal of the century. Then they started blaming the other guy.

Piece on how the Glazers were the ultimate winners from yesterday's Manchester United protests. As they always are.

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02.02.2026 11:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Casemiro has given Man Utd a real headache The Brazilian scores and sets up another as United cling onto victory over Fulham

So much respect for Casemiro.

He doesn't need to be carrying a team of Man Utd's size. Not at this stage of his career.

His side concede a goal every 36 minutes with Ugarte on the pitch. Replacing the Brazilian will be quite the summer task

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01.02.2026 23:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I fear for football if this Arsenal side win the league Viktor Gyokeres narrowly leads own goals as Arsenal's top Premier League goalscorer - is this really what we want from our (potential) title winners?

It seems odd to go in on a team seven points clear atop the Premier League after a 4-0 win.

But I just cannot get behind this Arsenal side. And I fear for the direction English football is heading with them as its champions.

Piece from Elland Road:

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31.01.2026 17:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inside Michael Carrick's Man Utd mini-revolution Shorter training sessions, later arrival times and calmer team talks - the interim head coach is already making his mark at Old Trafford after just two games

How Michael Carrick has got Manchester United firing again.

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29.01.2026 12:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What must have been so galling for Amorim is the fact that he had always had the tools to finally be the Sir Alex Ferguson successor to get it right.

Succeeding Fergie may be the hardest job in football. Following Amorim might just be the easiest.

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26.01.2026 12:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Saudis confident Mo Salah will quit Liverpool this summer Salah transfer looks 'inevitable' despite patching things up with Arne Slot

Salah starts again for Liverpool.

Start of the farewell tour?

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24.01.2026 16:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Saudis confident Mo Salah will quit Liverpool this summer Salah transfer looks 'inevitable' despite patching things up with Arne Slot

Mohamed Salah didn't really want to leave under circumstances like how an acrimonious January exit would have played out.

A summer move to Saudi Arabia, however, makes sense for all parties.

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23.01.2026 15:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man Utd flatten Man City as Carrick exposes Amorimโ€™s greatest mistake Michael Carrickโ€™s interim stint is off to perfect start with midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo repeatedly unlocking Pep Guardiolaโ€™s shell-shocked defence

Some huge performances.

Mbeumo and Amad transform the attack, with Martinez and Shaw especially courageous at the back.

But it was Fernandes and Mainoo who exposed Amorim's greatest mistake.

Piece from Old Trafford on Carrick's dream start.

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17.01.2026 17:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oliver Glasner no longer Man Utd's first choice - with two alternative targets He is among the favourites to take over from interim boss Michael Carrick

EXCL: Understand Glasner has fallen down the Man Utd managerial shortlist, with availability not changing that.

Told De Zerbi and Tuchel current top picks, with interest in Luis Enrique not cooling because club doesnโ€™t want him, but the other way round.

More here ๐Ÿ‘‡

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17.01.2026 08:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gary Neville has made Man Utd the impossible job The pile-on after Ruben Amorim's sacking has been startling

They've been at it again.

Whether it's Carrick's wife or Lisandro Martinez, nobody is safe from the ex-player podcast chatterati and the impossible task of escaping the noise.

Don't let them tell you they have the club's best interests at heart.

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17.01.2026 08:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three Man Utd players who want to leave - and two who are keen to stay Plus: the wantaway star who United are 'done' with - and stance on Rashford fee

๐Ÿ”ดFive affected by Amorim exit - what next?๐Ÿ”ด

๐Ÿค’Fears Fernandes has had enough of upheaval
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Rashford's Barcelona ambitions
๐Ÿ’•Mainoo's change of heart
๐Ÿ›ซSancho still set to leave
๐Ÿ˜ถโ€๐ŸŒซ๏ธOnana's forlorn second chance hopes

More here ๐Ÿ‘‡

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13.01.2026 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The five reasons Man Utd are appointing Carrick - not Solskjaer Ineos has been put off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following talks as Michael Carrick emerges as front-runner to take over until the end of the season

Why Manchester United have gone for Carrick over Solskjaer.

An uncharacteristically sensible pick, in my opinion.

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13.01.2026 18:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The five reasons Man Utd want Carrick - and are wary of Solskjaer Ineos have been put off Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following talks as Michael Carrick emerges as frontrunner to take over until the end of the season

Why Manchester United are set to pick Carrick, as first reported here, over Solskjaer.

๐Ÿ“ˆCarrick tactical plan impressed
๐Ÿ‘ชDoubts over Ole backroom staff
๐Ÿง Memories of how last Solskjaer spell ended
๐ŸŽญConcern over lack of recent roles
๐Ÿฅ…Issue with long-term goals

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12.01.2026 16:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Gary Neville has made Man Utd the impossible job The pile-on after Ruben Amorim's sacking has been startling

When you are each trying to create your own media empire, you have to shout ever louder to get heard.

And there is always only one topic of conversation.

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08.01.2026 10:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0