Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign against Newcastle on Saturday night (8pm) and highly-rated teenager Kobbie Mainoo is back in contention to start.
Four Casemiro replacements Manchester United could turn to long term
20.11.2023 - 17:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Casemiro's injury has left Manchester United in a midfield lurch ahead of their busy winter period - and the club could search for a long-term replacement.
Casemiro joined United last summer on a five-year-contract in a £60million deal from Real Madrid and was one of the side's shining lights last season with seven goals in 51 games from defensive midfield while adding plenty of defensive steel. A player that won five Champions League titles with Real, his arrival was widely heralded, but the Brazilian is 32 next birthday.
An injury which will rule him out until Christmas leaves Scott McTominay and Sofyan Amrabat as the more defensive-minded players who can fit into the role. But with Amrabat only on loan and McTominay better as a box-to-box midfielder, there may need to be a younger alternative brought in with forward planning - and the Manchester Evening Newstakes a look at who those players could be.
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United's potential new midfield enigma could come in the form of Onana - and his quick adaptation to English football already has rival clubs purring over his potential signature in the future. The Belgium international is a fan favourite at Everton, with his strength, athleticism and recovery being a huge reason why the Merseyside club have become tough to beat recently.
At just 22 years of age, the Senegal-born star signed for the Toffees for a fee of £33million last summer, so it wouldn't come cheap to prise him away. But with United's reputation, a wage increase and at least a potential chance for European football, you can never say never.
United would have to spend a
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30.11.2023 / 17:45
'He's better' - Manchester United hero compares Kobbie Mainoo to Sofyan Amrabat and Casemiro
Former winger Lee Sharpe has claimed that Manchester United academy star Kobbie Mainoo is 'better' than both Sofyan Amrabat and Casemiro.
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30.11.2023 / 13:27
Alejandro Garnacho apologises to Manchester United fans after Galatasaray draw
Winger Alejandro Garnacho has issued an apology to Manchester United's supporters following Wednesday night's pulsating 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in the Champions League at Rams Park.
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30.11.2023 / 06:19
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes responds to question about Andre Onana mistakes
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes refused to get drawn into a question about Andre Onana's mistakes following the 3-3 draw against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
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30.11.2023 / 06:19
Peter Schmeichel's reaction to Andre Onana howler in moments missed during Manchester United vs Galatasaray
Manchester United twice threw away two-goal leads to draw 3-3 in their Champions League clash at Galatasaray on Wednesday evening.
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30.11.2023 / 04:27
Erik ten Hag explains what Altay Bayindir has to do to start for Manchester United
Erik ten Hag has assured Altay Bayindir he will get his chance in goal for Manchester United.
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29.11.2023 / 13:23
Kobbie Mainoo could save Manchester United millions in 2024
You'd have thought it'd be hard to miss something you never really had, but Manchester United have clearly missed Kobbie Mainoo this season.
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27.11.2023 / 10:29
Bruno Fernandes names Manchester United unsung heroes after Everton win
Bruno Fernandes hailed the unsung heroics of a number of Manchester United players in their 3-0 win away at Everton on Sunday afternoon.
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20.11.2023 / 19:01
'I discovered Manchester United wanted to sign me in a chip shop and thought it was a prank'
Alexander Buttner has admitted he was in a local chip shop with a group of friends when he discovered Manchester United wanted to sign him, confessing that he thought it was a prank.
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19.11.2023 / 13:45
Former Nice boss gives Manchester United an insight into life under INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Former OGC Nice manager Adrian Ursea has offered an insight into INEOS' ownership of a football club, explaining that impending Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to get in the way of manager Erik ten Hag.
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16.11.2023 / 09:15
Three ways Manchester United could line up in midfield after latest injury news
Manchester United have been hit harder than most when it comes to injuries this season and things are not about to get any easier for them after the latest international break.
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11.11.2023 / 14:13
Dimitar Berbatov pinpoints what Bruno Fernandes lacks as Manchester United captain
Dimitar Berbatov believes Bruno Fernandes should remain Manchester United captain but has urged the midfielder show better character.
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11.11.2023 / 10:43
Raphael Varane starts as Marcus Rashford decision made - Manchester United fans pick team to face Luton Town
Manchester United can enter the international break with some optimism if they beat Luton Town this afternoon and supporters have backed Erik ten Hag to stick with many of those who performed well in midweek.
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11.11.2023 / 06:21
Erik ten Hag names five Manchester United players showing leadership skills
Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, available for transfer in the summer, are among the players displaying leadership skills, according to manager Erik ten Hag. United have endured their worst start to a season since 1973-74 - the last time they were relegated - by losing nine of their opening 17 games.
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10.11.2023 / 14:09
Erik ten Hag explains why Mason Mount is not starting for Manchester United
Erik ten Hag insists his expectations for Mason Mount have not altered, despite the midfielder's dismal start at Manchester United.
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10.11.2023 / 08:49
FC Copenhagen defender slams Manchester United star as dressing room mood explained
Manchester United must focus solely on the Premier League today as they prepare for the visit of Luton Town to Old Trafford.
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09.11.2023 / 12:55
Paul Scholes pinpoints key moment that 'killed' Manchester United in the Champions League
Former midfielder Paul Scholes believes last month's 3-2 defeat by Galatasaray at Old Trafford is the result that Manchester United could end up ruing as they face an uphill struggle to make it into the Champions League knockout stages.
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09.11.2023 / 11:41
'If Carlsberg did football matches' - National media react after action-packed Manchester United defeat against FC Copenhagen
Manchester United have a mountain to climb in their pursuit for Champions League progression this season.
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08.11.2023 / 22:27
Paul Scholes gives verdict on Erik ten Hag and identifies Manchester United problem he can't fix
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United has become a 'graveyard' for managers as he suggested where it has gone wrong for Erik ten Hag.
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06.11.2023 / 13:41
Why VAR intervened to rule out Scott McTominay's Manchester United goal vs Fulham
The decision to rule out a Scott McTominay goal for Manchester United against Fulham was made because the on-field referee needed to judge whether Harry Maguire was interfering with play or not.