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Steve Bates

About Steve Bates

Steve Bates is one of the most renowned journalists in English football. He has over 25 years of experience working for national newspapers and formerly worked as Chief Football Writer for the Sunday People. He is now a freelance journalist and writes exclusive columns for GiveMeSport. 

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Man Utd senior boardroom figures are now 'questioning' Erik ten Hag

The Dutchman is under scrutiny at Old Trafford after making major behind-scenes decision

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Ten Hag has now performed major Anthony Martial 'U-turn' at Man Utd

The Red Devils manager has changed his mind about the Frenchman at Old Trafford

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Man Utd: £80m star now 'actively looking' for move away from Old Trafford

Red Devils player who started against Brentford now looking to secure January exit

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Man Utd: 20-year-old causing 'real excitement' behind the scenes at Old Trafford

The Red Devils youngster could carve out big career at Old Trafford

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Man Utd: Ten Hag 'excited' as 18-year-old could replace Casemiro at Old Trafford

The Red Devils manager has been impressed by the teenager behind the scenes

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Man Utd: Ten Hag now has 'another big problem' with Fernandes at Old Trafford

The Red Devils captain has had fingers pointed at him in recent matches.

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Man Utd: Ten Hag now convinced £275k-a-week star won't make it at Old Trafford

Red Devils manager thinks he already knows what's coming next...

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Man Utd: 21-year-old star could now replace Jadon Sancho at Old Trafford

Ten Hag may have found successor to Red Devils winger amid fallout

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Man Utd: 21-year-old has 'surprised' Ten Hag behind the scenes at Old Trafford

Red Devils youngster has made big impression at Carrington training ground

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Man Utd: Ten Hag set to unleash 18 y/o 'next Bruno Fernandes' at Old Trafford

Man Utd teenager star set for game time after impressing management at Carrington

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Man Utd: Ten Hag has now said 'no chance' midfielder leaves Old Trafford

The Dutch manager does not want to lose star who has impressed him

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Man Utd: Ten Hag ready to give £73m star 'another chance' at Old Trafford

The Dutchman wants the Red Devils star to produce the goods

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Man Utd: Ten Hag could swap 'incredible' 20 y/o for £86m star at Old Trafford

Man United could use exciting youngster to help seal move for £86m star

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Man Utd: Ten Hag would be 'truly excited' to sign £110m star at Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag would be 'truly excited' if £110m star arrives at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd: £85m star has 'accepted his career is over' at Old Trafford

Manchester United star Harry Maguire has "accepted his career is over" at the club, Steve Bates has told GIVEMESPORT.

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Man Utd: £45m star 'high on list' to replace David De Gea at Old Trafford

Manchester United target is already looking at long-term rental properties ahead of potential summer move, according to Steve Bates

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Man Utd: Ten Hag now has £37m World Cup winner 'on his radar' at Old Trafford

Man Utd have a World Cup winning star on their radar, and are also monitoring England duo, Steve Bates has told GIVEMESPORT.