Danny Murphy thinks it’s time for Manchester United to fire manager Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils lost 3-0 to AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. Bournemouth could have scored even more, but one goal was ruled out and Dominic Solanke hit the post.
United have lost seven out of 16 games in the Premier League. They are currently in sixth place in the table, but they could drop lower after Sunday’s games.
Ten Hag’s team will probably be knocked out of the Champions League unless they can beat Bayern Munich in their next game. They also need Copenhagen and Galatasaray to draw in order for them to move on to the next round.
Murphy wants things to be different at United. He said to the Daily Mail, “The win against Chelsea during the week didn’t really solve the problems. ” Chelsea ran past them many times.
Bournemouth got three goals and they almost got a fourth one. This result shows that United are in trouble.
United don’t want to go to Anfield and lose by five goals. They were beaten by seven points in March. The same thing happening again could lead to a change.
Post-game interview with Erik ten Hag after Bournemouth defeated Manchester United 3-0.
“I always thought United would give Ten Hag more time, but to reach their goals, they might need a new manager now to figure out what needs to be done. ”
I feel bad because Ten Hag is a nice guy, but it seems like the United job was too soon for him.
At Ajax, he didn’t have to lead famous players. He never had to deal with always being watched closely at one of the largest clubs in the world.
He’s trying to learn while working, but it’s not going well. If the manager does not change, then the style will stay the same.
It’s time to make a change, but only if they have a plan ready. Firing Ten Hag now doesn’t make sense unless United know what they want to do next. But it’s obvious that this manager is not the best person for United.
“If Bournemouth beat City 3-0, you would be really surprised. ” You would feel the same if they went to Arsenal and won by three goals. When they go to United and do it, you just don’t care. “That explains everything. “
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Erik ten Hag has to be fired by Manchester United – Danny Murphy
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Jonathan Tah receives offer from Chelsea and Manchester United
Manchester United and Chelsea probably won’t be able to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen in January. The player and the club don’t want to make a move at this time, according to reports.
The 27-year-old almost left Leverkusen in the summer. He had a release clause in his contract for just £15million, but no clubs ended up using it.
His potential future teammates may be sorry now because the defender has played 12 games in the Bundesliga this season and has helped his team reach the top of the table without losing any games.
Tah has caught the attention of United, Newcastle, and West Ham with his performances. He only has 18 months left on his contract as a Germany international player.
Sky Sport Germany says that Chelsea are interested in the experienced defender and have inquired about him.
However, Leverkusen won’t sell Tah in the middle of the season and the player won’t ask to leave.
Leverkusen is doing really well, and Tah wants to stay and win trophies with the team because he has been there for eight years.
He also doesn’t like the idea of changing teams during the middle of the season, especially because the European Championship is going to be held in Germany next summer, and he wants to play in it.
However, he wants to try playing in the Premier League in the future and will consider his options when his contract has only one year left.
Even though Leverkusen usually keeps their players, they are okay with letting Tah go. This is different from when they fought off a big offer for Tapsoba from Spurs last summer.
This will be their final opportunity to make money from the defender, and they hope to get about £21. 5 million for him.
United are looking for a new defender because they are not sure if Raphael Varane will stay for a long time. Varane, who is a veteran player from France, may leave in January because he is not playing much for the team.
Chelsea is thinking that Thiago Silva might leave at the end of this season. They have already bought some young defenders, but they might still sign another one in January, especially if they sell Trevoh Chalobah. -
Jadon Sancho expresses “secret wish” to remain at Manchester United
Jadon Sancho wants to start over at Manchester United.
The 23-year-old player hasn’t played since August because his coach, Erik ten Hag, told him to stay away from the main team after they argued in public.
Sancho didn’t make the team because he didn’t try hard in training. He got mad at his manager and said on social media that he was being blamed unfairly. He has not been allowed to play with the main team since then. The coach, ten Hag, won’t let him back unless he says sorry.
Sancho doesn’t have a good future at Old Trafford. Juventus want to sign him in January and his old team Borussia Dortmund is also keeping an eye on the situation.
This week, there is talk of a trade involving Dortmund’s player Donyell Malen. Sky Germany reported that Sancho might want to go back to his old team, but there is no communication with Dortmund right now.
Sky Germany is saying that Sancho wants to start playing for United. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is going to buy 25% of the club soon and will take over control of the football team right away.
The report says that Sancho might be willing to wait and talk with the new people in charge. His situation at United might still get better.
Ten Hag says Sancho might still be able to play for his team if he says sorry publicly. But Sancho has not wanted to do that yet.
“Ten Hag said that every player has to meet certain standards, and that’s why the question about Sancho leaving in January came up. ”
“So, he knows what he needs to do to come back. ” “It’s his decision. ”
When asked if things can’t stay the same, Ten Hag said again: “He knows what needs to be done. ” He gets to decide.
I was asked if United was losing money by paying Sancho. I think that’s something they deal with internally. We will wait to see what happens. -
Mauricio Pochettino discloses Chelsea problem that “upsets” him after losing to Manchester United
Mauricio Pochettino is very unhappy with how Chelsea’s players have been unable to stop opponents from scoring with headers this season.
Chelsea is one of the shortest teams in the Premier League, and in their last four games, they have allowed goals from headers. In their game against Manchester United, Scott McTominay scored a header to win the game, towering over Levi Colwill.
Chelsea have let in six goals from headers this season, and only Luton, Brentford and Sheffield United have let in more.
The Blues are playing against Everton on Sunday. Sean Dyche’s team is the tallest in the league, and Pochettino sees this as a big problem for their game at Goodison Park.
“The Chelsea manager said it could be a problem. ”
We should try harder to stop the other team from getting chances to score, like when they get corners or free-kicks from the side. We have to be smart about how we work and try to stop them.
In football, it’s about how you play the game, your attitude, and being smart to prevent the other team from using their strengths.
Pochettino was very upset by McTominay’s goal on Wednesday night in Manchester.
He said we have to get better. Maybe I don’t look very emotional, but I am really upset. We need to improve a lot in these situations.
It is a combination of planning and wanting something. We should stop the crosses. If someone says “It’s not my problem because the other person did something wrong,” then it’s hard for the defense to handle those situations.
Everton won 3-0 against Newcastle United and moved out of the relegation zone, even though they had a 10-point penalty for breaking the league’s financial rules.
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Manchester United in preliminary talks to sign Serhou Guirassy
Manchester United are talking to Stuttgart’s player Serhou Guirassy about joining their team, says news from Germany.
Erik ten Hag wants to bring in more players to help his team score more goals in January. He wants to take some pressure off Rasmus Hojlund, who hasn’t scored in the Premier League since he moved from Atalanta for £72 million.
The 27-year-old has been playing really well for Stuttgart this season. He has scored 18 goals in 13 games. Newcastle United and West Ham United want to sign him next month. Guirassy can be bought for £15 million because of a special clause in his contract.
Sky Germany has said that talks between Manchester United and Guirassy’s agents have started.
Bild says Guirassy is happy that Erik ten Hag is interested in him and he hasn’t ruled out leaving Stuttgart next month.
Last month, Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness said there is a chance that Guirassy might leave in January.
“In football, anything can happen, so I won’t rule anything out here,” he said. I think he is very comfortable. I want him to stay with us for a long time and have a good time with us.
‘But with him and the others, it’s always impossible to leave things out. ‘
United have had a hard time scoring goals this year, and Scott McTominay is their leading scorer with six goals. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were not in the starting lineup in the middle of the week against Chelsea. Each of them has only scored two goals so far. Hojlund has scored five goals in the Champions League, but he hasn’t scored any goals in domestic games yet.
Despite rumors of interest from Old Trafford, ten Hag suggested this week that Manchester United might not make many signings in the January transfer window.
United We Stand fanzine asked if there will be any new players joining the team in January. Ten Hag said, “I don’t think so. But if there are, United should try to make the team better. ”
We want every player to try their hardest and do their best every day when they come to Carrington. As a club, you need to find ways to get better. If you can find something that’s better and makes sense financially, then the club should go for it.
‘But the truth is, most of the time the best players don’t join in the winter. ‘
The best players will not leave their teams in the winter. The players are upset, hurt, or they don’t fit well on the team. -
Manchester United triumphs over Chelsea in Old Trafford clash
Manchester United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea in a chilly midweek clash at Old Trafford, with midfielder Scott McTominay emerging as the hero by scoring both goals.
The match was a lively contest in Manchester, characterized by both teams pushing the pace for the entire 90 minutes, although United clearly dominated proceedings.
McTominay’s first goal was a testament to the relentless early pressure applied by the Red Devils, dispelling any doubts about the team’s determination. This goal served as redemption for an earlier penalty miss by Bruno Fernandes, whose attempt was saved by Chelsea‘s goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea managed to level the game late in the first half, courtesy of a well-placed effort from Cole Palmer that narrowly evaded the fingertips of United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana.
However, it was United’s no.39, Scott McTominay, who once again demonstrated his knack for being in the right place at the right time. In the 69th minute, he scored the decisive goal, reinstating United’s lead.
Erik ten Hag implemented four changes to the lineup from the recent game against Newcastle United for the clash against Chelsea.
In the attacking lineup, Rasmus Hojlund and Antony replaced Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. Meanwhile, in the defensive setup, Diogo Dalot and Sofyan Amrabat took the places of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Kobbie Mainoo.
The first notable attempt on goal occurred in the third minute when Rasmus Hojlund, receiving a well-placed through ball from Luke Shaw on the left, unleashed a powerful shot that required Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to make a low save.
Early pressure from Manchester United seemed to yield results after five minutes when a VAR review was initiated by referee Chris Kavanagh for a late challenge by Enzo Fernandez on Antony in the box.
The Brazilian’s foot was stamped on, leading to Kavanagh awarding a penalty. However, Robert Sanchez denied Bruno Fernandes from the spot, maintaining parity.
Following the penalty save, both teams engaged in a competitive back-and-forth. However, it was once again Scott McTominay who found himself in the right place at the right time, breaking the deadlock and putting Manchester United in the lead.
Alejandro Garnacho initiated the play by delivering a well-timed cut-back to an advanced Harry Maguire inside the penalty area.
Although Maguire’s shot took a deflection, it fell into the path of the Scotland international, who skillfully placed the ball beyond the reach of an unsighted Robert Sanchez.
Following the goal, Erik ten Hag’s team continued to apply the majority of the pressure, keeping the visitors on the defensive.
A significant opportunity arose around the half-hour mark when a deep cross from Bruno Fernandes found Scott McTominay unmarked in the middle. However, McTominay’s quickfire double attempt was thwarted by the close-range reactions of Chelsea’s goalkeeper.
Just before halftime, and somewhat against the run of play, Cole Palmer seized an opportunity just outside Manchester United’s box. His effort managed to navigate through the Reds’ defense and find the bottom corner of Andre Onana’s net.
Earlier in the half, Onana had made a crucial save to deny Nicolas Jackson in a one-on-one situation, and Raheem Sterling was cautioned for attempting to win a penalty under a challenge from Victor Lindelof.
The first half concluded with both teams seeking to advance forward as soon as possession was gained, maintaining the competitive nature of the match.
The second half commenced with both teams displaying the same level of energy they had exhibited before the break. Manchester United made a substitution, bringing in Sergio Reguilon for Victor Lindelof, while Chelsea replaced Marc Cucurella with Reece James.
Alejandro Garnacho, determined to continue his recent goal-scoring form, attempted another bicycle kick from a more challenging angle, which unfortunately sailed over the bar, eliciting a wry smile from the winger. His subsequent effort, moments later, appeared more threatening, curling just inches over the crossbar.
As Manchester United asserted dominance around the 60-minute mark, a powerful shot from Luke Shaw led to handball appeals as the ball struck Colwill’s arm following a block. However, the officials ruled that the contact occurred with the defender’s thigh.
Scott McTominay, the earlier goalscorer, once again found himself in a crucial position for United, meeting Garnacho’s cross at the back post. The goal was subject to a VAR check, which determined that McTominay’s contact with Colwill before the goal was not sufficient to be considered a foul.
Despite providing the assist for the second goal, Garnacho continued his pursuit of a goal, with a one-on-one opportunity well blocked by Reece James’s tackle. A subsequent shot from Garnacho narrowly missed the post.
In the end, the two goals from McTominay were enough to secure Manchester United a much-needed and well-deserved three points at Old Trafford. With this victory, they now trail Manchester City by only three points in the league table.
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“See my record” – Ten Hag tells critics amidst dwindling Man United performance
Under-fire Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag defended his record, pointing to achievements like winning the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup final, and finishing third in the Premier League during his promising first season.
Despite facing criticism, pressure, and media reports suggesting a loss of confidence from some players, Ten Hag remained defiant, emphasizing the need for togetherness.
The manager expressed confidence in his ability to help Manchester United fulfill their ambitions despite recent setbacks.
He said: “There will be always tough times in every journey. We are in the right direction.
“I know we will get there where we want to be. See my record.
“Everywhere where I was, every season, I got my targets. So if we stick together, stick to the plan and the strategy, we will get where we want to be.”
Erik ten Hag, 53, previously managed teams like Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II, and Utrecht before achieving success at Ajax and subsequently taking charge of Manchester United.
During his tenure at Ajax, he secured three league titles and guided the team to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2019, where they were eliminated by Tottenham. In the upcoming match against Chelsea, Ten Hag faces Mauricio Pochettino, who he reportedly beat to secure the Manchester United managerial position.
Asked what the realistic timeframe is for getting United where they want to go, Ten Hag said: “First of all, I can say in this club we are waiting for two, three years.
“The aim is, the demand is and the standards should be that you win every game, so we go in every game with the aim.”
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Fernandes takes swipe at Andre Onana following Galatasaray mistakes
Bruno Fernandes experienced deep disappointment witnessing Manchester United concede “really bad goals,” leading to a twice-squandered two-goal lead in their draw with Galatasaray.
Much of the blame falls on Andre Onana, the goalkeeper, as United let slip a two-goal advantage in Istanbul. Onana struggled with both of Hakim Ziyech’s free-kicks, with the second one slipping past him despite a hand on the ball.
Fernandes expressed frustration over his team’s collapse in the second half, emphasizing their dominance and numerous missed chances to secure a victory.
Fernandes told TNT Sports: “It’s really hard. We conceded really bad goals. We have to take control of the situations in all of them. We were on top of the game twice and we had far too many chances to have the game closed. We were not clinical enough. I have nothing to explain.
“We concede the two goals and there’s nothing we can do now. Obviously, we could have done better with those two goals but it is what it is. Every time we conceded a goal we had many chances to score again. At the end of the game, we had four chances. We have to lift our heads up and try to get the best players in the best positions and not take chances ourselves.”
He added: “It’s too hard to be honest, I don’t want to be too negative. But what we have been doing in the Champions League is not enough. It is not the first game we’ve had like this. We have to secure the result. “We have to understand in these types of games and stages we have to be smart enough and manage the game better. Everyone has to step up and take responsibility of their own mistakes. Now we don’t depend on ourselves but it is what it is.”
With only four points from five matches, Manchester United faces the looming threat of elimination from the Champions League. To secure advancement, they must secure a victory against Bayern Munich in the final group stage match while relying on Galatasaray to drop points against Copenhagen.
Eager to rebound from the disappointing draw, United turns its focus to a crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle on Saturday. Currently occupying sixth place in the table, United faces a Newcastle side just one point behind them, boosted by a 4-1 victory against Chelsea over the weekend.
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Video: Onana blunders in Man Utd-Galatasaray that sat Man Utd at the bottom of Group A
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana expressed visible frustration as his errors proved costly, causing his team to lose three crucial points in the Champions League.
Manchester United’s aspirations for Champions League advancement were left in jeopardy after twice squandering a two-goal lead, ultimately settling for a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray on Wednesday.
Andre Onana found himself at fault for two of the conceded goals, evident in his visible disappointment as he threw off his gloves and shook his head in disbelief after the final whistle.
Manager Erik ten Hag, while refraining from attributing blame solely to Onana, acknowledged the impact of individual errors in football.
He emphasised that despite taking responsibility for such errors, the focus always remains on the collective effort of the team.
“We scored quickly after each other. It’s about the point when you are 2-0 up and you have to manage the game. It is not so easy when we give free kicks away and we have to defend the free kicks better. Hakim is brilliant; I know that, and he is extraordinary.”
As a result of Wednesday’s outcomes, Manchester United find themselves at the bottom of Group A, heading into the decisive round of fixtures.To secure a spot in the last 16, the Red Devils must secure a victory against Bayern Munich in their final match, coupled with Copenhagen drawing with Galatasaray in the other group game.
Despite the recent errors, manager Ten Hag is anticipated to maintain faith in Onana for the time being. However, Onana’s position in the team might face increased scrutiny if he continues to make notable mistakes.
Additionally, with the goalkeeper set to embark on international duty with Cameroon for AFCON 2024 in January, this could provide Altay Bayindir with an opportunity to stake his claim for a starting role.
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Ghanaians urge Kobbie Mainoo to join Black Stars after stellar Everton performance
Kobbie Mainoo’s commanding display as a midfielder for Manchester United in their 3-0 victory over Everton has triggered fervent appeals on social media for his inclusion in the Ghanaian national team.
The 18-year-old midfielder delivered a stellar performance at Goodison Park on Sunday, November 26, 2023, contributing significantly to United’s resounding away win, their most substantial in the Premier League over the past two seasons.
Mainoo’s dominance in the midfield earned praise from Manchester United players and coaches alike, with club legend Neville lauding him for his outstanding performance.
The young talent’s notable contribution has ignited discussions and calls on social media for his potential involvement with the Ghanaian national team.
“There’s an 18-year-old out thGaryere who looks more composed than anyone,” said Neville on co-commentary during the game.
“Mainoo has been Manchester United’s best player by a street. A brilliant, brilliant Premier League debut from him.”
The midfielder for Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes, declared Kobbie Mainoo to be his Man of the Match in a post-match interview.
He claimed that the teenager is very talented and error-free for his age.
“A great match. For me, he is the man of the match. He put in a great performance. He is comfortable with the ball and never makes a mistake. For his age he has so much qualities. He sees things before others,” Bruno Fernandes said after the win over Everton.
Mainoo, who was born in Stockport, England, is qualified to represent Ghana because both of his parents are Ghanaians.
In addition, Mainoo, who has been living with his parents in England since his birth, is a player.
People from Ghana are pleading with him to choose Ghana over England on social media, demanding that he be added to the Black Stars.
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Manchester United, Sir Ratcliffe nears finalization of $33 per share stake deal – Reports
The Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, is reportedly nearing the completion of a deal with British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, where he would acquire a 25% stake in the club at $33 per share, as per Sky News on Friday.
This proposed deal reflects a premium of 79.1% compared to Thursday’s closing stock price of $18.43, giving Manchester United an approximate market capitalization of $3 billion.
The US-listed shares surged by 8.1% to $19.90 in premarket trading. If accepted, Ratcliffe’s stake would be valued at $1.36 billion, based on a Reuters calculation.
As of now, Manchester United has not provided a response to Reuters’ request for comment. Ratcliffe, also the chair of Ineos, a petrochemicals firm, is expected to pay over $1.5 billion for the 25% stake in United.
The Glazer family, known for their success in real estate, retail, and healthcare, acquired the club in 2005 for £790 million. The family, controlling 96% of Manchester United’s voting stock, announced last year that they were exploring various options for the club, including new investments or a potential sale.
While the deal is yet to be finalised and remains under negotiation, Sky News reported the progress on Friday.
Earlier in the week, Manchester United announced the departure of CEO Richard Arnold, with Patrick Stewart, the general counsel and board director, stepping in as interim CEO.
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Man United announce management transition
After 16 years with the club, Richard Arnold has made the decision to resign as Chief Executive of Manchester United.
Patrick Stewart will assume the role of interim CEO, in addition to his current position as General Counsel.
Richard will offer transitional support until the end of December. The club will initiate a search process to appoint a new permanent CEO.
Joel Glazer, Executive Co-Chairman, said: “I would like to thank Richard for his outstanding service to Manchester United over the past 16 years, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours. We are fortunate to be able to call on the deep knowledge and experience of Patrick Stewart to provide interim stability and continuity as we embark on a search for a new permanent CEO.”
Richard Arnold, outgoing CEO, said: “It has been an incredible privilege to serve this great football club for the past 16 years. Through highs and lows, the constant has been the dedication of our employees and fans. I would like to thank all of them for their loyalty and commitment, and wish everyone associated with the club the very best for the future.”
Patrick Stewart said: “Together with my leadership team colleagues, my job will be to ensure that the club’s foundations remain stable while we embrace changes that can make us stronger over the long term, on and off the pitch, and to support the search for a new permanent CEO.” -
Multitude of fans warmly greets the funeral procession of Charlton at Old Trafford
On Monday, a large crowd of fans warmly received the funeral procession of Bobby Charlton, the legendary figure of Manchester United, as it passed Old Trafford on its way to Manchester Cathedral for a private ceremony.
Charlton, a World Cup champion with England and an iconic player for United, passed away on October 21 at the age of 86.
Among the early arrivals at the cathedral for the service, attended by around 1,000 invited guests, were former United manager Alex Ferguson, ex-players Andy Cole and Paul Scholes, England manager Gareth Southgate, and Prince William.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, a dedicated throng of fans, several rows deep in certain areas, gathered to applaud as the cortege proceeded in front of the Trinity Statue, featuring Charlton, George Best, and Denis Law.
At the statue’s base, numerous bouquets and scarves encircling it continued to grow, serving as a touching tribute to the revered football figure.
Sir Alex Ferguson, left, was one to pay his respects Charlton played a pivotal role in England’s 1966 World Cup triumph, partnering with his brother Jack.
His illustrious career at Manchester United spanned 758 appearances, during which he netted 249 goals.
Scheduled to attend the private service were current United players such as Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, and Luke Shaw, although several were absent due to international commitments.
Manager Erik ten Hag couldn’t be present due to prior engagements in the Netherlands.
The ceremony was anticipated to feature tributes and eulogies from key figures, including United chief executive David Gill, former Manchester United Foundation chief executive John Shiels, and a personal homage from Charlton’s family.
The hymns selected for the occasion included the traditional “Abide With Me,” often sung before the FA Cup final.
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Kevin-Prince Boateng slams Erik ten Hag
Former Black Stars forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has expressed doubts about Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag’s competence and ability to manage a club of United’s stature.
According to the former Tottenham forward, he believes it’s time for Manchester United to part ways with Ten Hag and seek a coach with the necessary knowledge and experience to guide the club.
Boateng made these remarks during an appearance on Rio Ferdinand’s ‘Vibe with Five’ podcast.
The AC Milan cult hero pointed to Ten Hag’s handling of the Ronaldo situation and what he perceived as a lack of passion at Manchester United as key reasons behind his belief that the Dutch coach should be relieved of his duties.
In particular, Kevin-Prince Boateng criticised Ten Hag’s decision to allow Ronaldo to leave the club, as he viewed Ronaldo as the team’s best player and the most dependable source of goals.
He also voiced his disapproval of Ten Hag’s management of the Sancho situation, suggesting that such issues should be handled privately.
“I think he’s gotta go because there is no energy. What he did to Ronaldo and stuff—I think there is too much stuff. He’s not on the level to coach United. Even if the team is not the best still there is still no fire. You come to Old Trafford and there is no passion and fire and if my players don’t do that, as a coach, I have to do that.
“He was your top scorer and you just kick him out. He goes against the best player on the team; you don’t do that. There are ways to let players off and I think he chose the wrong way. I think you are wrong because you don’t have to put it out there. It looks so bad for the club, Ten Hag and Sancho. It’s too negative,” he said.
Under the guidance of Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United has encountered a challenging start to the 2023–2024 season, recording four losses and three wins in seven Premier League matches. Their performance in the Champions League has also been underwhelming, with consecutive losses in their opening two games against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray.
In the same interview, Kevin Prince Boateng also shared details of how he turned down an offer from Arsenal during his teenage years.
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Manchester United look to bolster their defense
Manchester United has identified two potential reinforcements for their center-back positions in the upcoming January transfer window according to the Daily Mail.
They are reportedly interested in Benfica’s António Silva and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo as they look to address their ongoing defensive issues.
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, witnessed his team suffer a 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League at Old Trafford, highlighting the need for defensive improvements.
António Silva, a 19-year-old talent, has been in excellent form for Benfica and was a standout player for the Portuguese side in the previous season’s Champions League.
While he has previously been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, securing his services may not be straightforward, as Benfica is likely to demand his €60 million release clause for any potential transfer.
Jean-Clair Todibo, on the other hand, is another option on Manchester United’s radar.
The 23-year-old, who previously played for Barcelona, has established himself as a dependable defender in Ligue 1, accumulating 91 appearances over the last four seasons.
He recently earned his first cap for the French national team in a friendly match against Germany.
Meanwhile, the paper reports that the future of Harry Maguire continues to be “up in the air,” with the England international struggling to earn a place in Ten Hag’s side.
Maguire rejected a £30 million move to West Ham United in the summer.
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Player discontent grows in Man Utd after Ten Hag’s alleged favouritism
Growing discontent is reportedly brewing among several Man Utd players in response to Erik ten Hag’s post-match criticisms amid the team’s recent string of poor results.
United has now suffered three consecutive losses, marking the first such streak since Ten Hag assumed the managerial role.
According to the Manchester Evening News, a division is emerging within the dressing room, with some players beginning to suspect that Ten Hag shows favouritism towards certain individuals by refraining from criticising them.
This starkly contrasts with his frequent admonishments to other players.
Furthermore, the report suggests that some players feel they have been unfairly burdened with executing Ten Hag’s tactical instructions and adapting to unfamiliar roles, a situation that arose following Antony’s removal from the squad due to allegations of domestic abuse.
In a recent example, Ten Hag publicly chastised the entire team for affording too much space to Leroy Sane, who scored Bayern Munich’s opening goal in their 4-3 defeat.
This criticism came despite goalkeeper Onana’s glaring mistake, a player who had previously worked under Ten Hag at Ajax.
The Red Devils now face a crucial away match against struggling Burnley as they desperately seek their first away win of the season to rejuvenate their dismal campaign.
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Dortmund has no desire for Sancho to come back
It appears highly unlikely that Manchester United’s winger, Jadon Sancho, will make a return to Borussia Dortmund in the upcoming January transfer window, according to reports from Sport Bild.
Despite earlier speculation linking him with a return to Dortmund or a move to Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga side has shown no interest in re-signing the 23-year-old.
During his previous four-year stint at Signal Iduna Park, the England international had an impressive record, tallying 50 goals and 64 assists in 137 appearances.
However, since his high-profile €85 million transfer to Old Trafford in July 2021, Sancho has faced challenges in securing a regular spot in the team under manager Erik ten Hag.
He has managed to score only 12 times for Manchester United, and his future with the club has come under question, particularly after a public dispute with the Dutch manager.
Following his public criticism of Ten Hag’s comments about his non-selection, Sancho is currently training in isolation, and there is no definitive timeline for his return to the squad.
Further complicating matters, SPORT recently reported that Barcelona is closely monitoring the situation and has expressed interest in acquiring the winger in the January transfer window.
However, the prospect of a move to Camp Nou remains uncertain, as the LaLiga champions may struggle to meet Manchester United’s €50 million asking price. This could potentially lead to negotiations for a loan move instead.
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Kane dismisses discussions about Manchester United’s interest
Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane expressed appreciation for the reported summer interest from Manchester United. However, he emphasised his delight in being with the Bundesliga club.
Kane’s transfer to Munich took place during the summer, following several months of speculation linking him to a move to Old Trafford.
In an upcoming Champions League clash, Bayern will be hosting Manchester United on Wednesday evening.
Obviously, over the summer, I know there were some talks between a few clubs in the background, but Bayern were a team I was really interested in and excited by,” the England captain told a news conference ahead of the game.
“There were not too many other discussions once they came in. It was between them and Tottenham to talk and then the deal got done.
“My focus is on here. Manchester United are a great club, a really big club as well. I just decided to come here and am really happy I have.”
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Man Utd’s injury problems escalate as Wan-Bissaka suffers several weeks ban
Manchester United’s defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is facing an extended period on the sidelines due to an injury sustained during their 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton over the weekend, as confirmed by the Premier League club on Monday.
While the precise nature of the issue is still under assessment, United has ruled out the right-back for “several weeks.” According to a report in The Athletic, the England international, who made a late appearance as a substitute in the 85th minute on Saturday, is expected to be out of action for approximately two months due to a hamstring injury.
Wan-Bissaka’s injury further compounds the growing injury woes at Manchester United, with midfielder Mason Mount and defenders Luke Shaw and Raphaël Varane also sidelined in recent weeks.
Manchester United faces Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League Group A match on Wednesday, followed by a Premier League fixture against Burnley on Saturday.
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Manchester United places Jadon Sancho on first-team suspension
Manchester United has taken disciplinary action by suspending English winger Jadon Sancho from the first team due to behavioural issues.
In an official statement released on Thursday, September 14, 2023, the club announced that the player has been placed on a ‘personal training programme.’
“Jadon Sancho will remain on a personal training programme away from the first-team group, pending resolution of a squad discipline issue.”
Jadon Sancho’s suspension is a consequence of his public response to Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag’s justification for omitting him from the team’s lineup against Arsenal on Saturday, September 3, 2023.
Erik Ten Haag had explained that Sancho was excluded due to subpar performance in training sessions.
Sancho, in his reaction to Ten Haag’s explanation, claimed that he was being unfairly singled out as a “scapegoat.”
He now becomes the second player to face suspension, following Antony, who is currently under investigation for allegations of domestic violence.
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Man Utd’s Antony releases WhatsApp chat with one of his sexual assault accusers, Ingrid Lana
Manchester United winger Antony, currently facing allegations of assault from three women, has chosen to respond to these allegations by sharing the WhatsApp conversations he had with one of the accusers, Ingrid Lana, who works as a banker in Brazil.
Due to the serious allegations made against him by these three women, Manchester United has granted Antony indefinite leave from the club.
Among the accusers, Antony’s former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin has made claims of multiple instances of physical assault, which allegedly occurred both in Manchester and Brazil.
In addition to Lana, another individual named Rayssa de Freitas has also accused Antony of abusive behavior.
In a television interview on the Brazilian show “Domingo Espetacular,” Lana claimed that Antony had initiated physical intimacy against her wishes, pushing her against a wall.
In response to Lana’s interview, Antony published screenshots of their WhatsApp conversations on his Instagram stories, asserting that these messages indicate consensual interaction and a singular encounter.
He also noted that Lana had initiated the meeting, expressing an interest in pursuing an intimate relationship and even discussing lingerie preferences.
In a statement provided to the Brazilian news outlet Globo, Antony further clarified that he had met Lana at a Manchester hotel at her request.
However, due to scheduling conflicts, they were unable to meet again. Antony expressed his readiness to prove his innocence and take legal action if necessary.
Manchester United has acknowledged the allegations against Antony and has agreed to delay his return to the club until further notice while the allegations are investigated.
The club has strongly condemned acts of violence and abuse, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring the well-being of all parties involved in such situations.
Read the Whatsapp conversations between Antony and Ingrid Lana below
Antony: Anything you say, he’ll come along.
Ingrid: If you want, I’ll wait for you naked in bed.
Antony: Sounds good, darling.
Antony: I just landed now, did you sleep? Are you there? Don’t disappear, my beauty.The next day
Ingrid: Are you coming back, my love? I’m going for a walk around here. Let me know (if you’re coming back). Kisses.
Ingrid: May God be with you. I’m heading to the airport shortly. I wanted to meet you… Know that regardless of gender, because we couldn’t get it right. You are light, God is with you, it may not seem like it, but it’s still the beginning of many blessings, not just material, especially spiritual. We take nothing from this world! What we’ll leave behind is our legacy and memories. Kiss, see you any day!
Ingrid (after an audio message from Antony): Don’t get mad.
Ingrid (After a video call): I get excited when I see you.
Ingrid: I would never harm you, don’t you trust me?
Antony (after Ingrid’s audio): It’s a matter of trust, I just find it bad to keep taking screenshots of the screen, that’s not cool, so please delete that. I trust you, but I didn’t think your behavior was cool.
Ingrid: Okay Antony, thank you for trusting me. I came from far away to see you, and you don’t trust me? Are you not going to respond? Antony, I deleted it. Are you going to be mad at me? I just need to delete it from the cloud, I don’t know how.
Ingrid: Talk to me, can’t I have your photo so I can get wet (excited) here?
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‘Take Antony off the pitch’ – Antony’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin calls on Man Utd
Gabriela Cavallin has urged Manchester United to take action regarding Antony’s presence in the squad amid allegations of domestic violence made by her and two other women.
The ex-girlfriend of the Brazilian winger has expressed disappointment in United’s slow response to the accusations, which reportedly involve multiple incidents between June 2022 and May 2023.
She is calling for the club to suspend Antony from playing.
In a recent interview with the Brazilian website UOL, the DJ and model detailed various alleged incidents where her former partner had reportedly headbutted her, thrown a glass at her, and threatened to push her out of a moving vehicle.
Antony has vehemently denied all these allegations, maintaining his innocence in a recent TV interview.
In light of these developments, two other women, Rayssa de Freitas and Ingrid Lana, have also come forward with assault accusations against Antony.
Consequently, both Greater Manchester Police and Sao Paulo Police have initiated investigations into the matter.
Gabriela Cavallin has now appealed to Manchester United to consider barring the 23-year-old from playing while the police inquiries are ongoing, as stated in an interview with The Sun.
“Antony needs to be taken off the pitch,” said Cavallin. “It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation. I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
The DJ’s comments pile further pressure on United, which faced significant criticism for their handling of the recent Mason Greenwood case.One source told GOAL that the club has been advised to tread cautiously due to the current police inquiries, but many people will be looking for decisive action from United, whose indecision over the 21-year-old forward raised huge concerns.
Cavallin is worried the same mistakes are being repeated with Antony.
“Why did it take United three months?” the 22-year-old continued. “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
United issued an official statement on the matter earlier this week.
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Sofyan Amrabat lists Manchester United players he looked up to as a young fan
Sofyan Amrabat was asked about the Manchester United players he looked up to, and he mentioned many famous players from the team.
The midfielder has joined the Red Devils on a loan from Fiorentina for the season. United also has the option to make the move permanent next summer.
The Morocco national player wants to play regularly in Erik ten Hag’s midfield. He was impressed by the talented midfielders from Manchester United while watching their matches.
Amrabat was asked which players from Manchester United he liked and he said they have a lot of great players and young midfielders.
So, overall, I prefer to pay attention to midfielders like Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, and David Beckham.
But there were a lot of important people. These are the names of some famous football players: Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Louis Saha, Wayne Rooney, and Cristiano Ronaldo. I can spend one hour just saying names.
Amrabat’s big brother Nordin played in the Premier League for Watford from 2016-18. He gave some advice to his little brother before he moved to Old Trafford.
Sofyan explained that he and his brother talked about it. ‘He said I should go to the Premier League because it is the best league in the world. Now that I’m here, I can’t wait. ‘ -
Manchester United denies lying about alleged abuse of Antony
Manchester United have strongly denied claims that they tried to hide Antony’s allegations of abuse, stating that these claims are completely untrue.
Antony’s ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin, claims that he has physically harmed her multiple times when they were together in Manchester and Brazil.
Cavallin also claims that a support officer for the player, who was working for United, contacted a club doctor after she was assaulted by Antony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in January.
United have said that someone from their staff arranged for a private doctor to see Cavallin after Antony asked, but they say that the club’s own medical team did not treat her.
United said: ‘It’s absolutely not true that the club tried to hide these allegations. ‘
Antony won’t be playing for Brazil in their games against Bolivia and Peru because of some accusations made against him.
United are feeling pressured to do the same, but they haven’t announced that Antony, who they bought for £85 million from Ajax last year, will be stopped from playing while the police investigate.
Manchester United said on Wednesday that they are aware of the accusations against Antony and that the Police are investigating.
The club will not say anything else until they learn more information.
‘We are a club that is treating this issue seriously, as we understand how the allegations and the following news reports can affect abuse survivors. ’
Antony said that he and Cavallin have a very troubled relationship, but he has denied the accusations of physically hurting Cavallin.
Antony said on his Instagram that he had to talk about the lies people have accused him of because he wants to show respect to his fans, friends, and family.
I have taken this issue seriously and respectfully. I have answered the police’s questions and provided the necessary information. The investigation done by the police is being protected by the principles of fairness, so I can’t share what it involves with the public.
But I am certain that the accusations are untrue and the evidence already shown and yet to be shown prove that I didn’t do what I’m accused of. I have a connection with Ms. Gabriela was chaotic, with hurtful words from both sides, but I never used any physical violence.
Whenever she speaks, either in a testimony or an interview, she tells a different story about the accusations.
So, I want to say that I disagree with the accusations and I am ready to help the Brazilian authorities with any information they need. I believe the police investigations will show that I am innocent.
Cavallin gave a detailed account to Brazilian authorities in June, stating that Antony had assaulted, physically hurt, and threatened them.
Antony is being accused of hitting Cavallin with his head, causing her to have a cut on her head that had to be treated by a doctor.
Cavallin says she got hit in the chest by the United player and it hurt her silicone breast implant, so she had to get it fixed with surgery.
Antony is also accused of saying he would kill Cavallin during a phone call on May 20th. This happened on the same day he played in United’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League.
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Mason Greenwood speaks for the first time after sealing Getafe loan transfer
Mason Greenwood has broken his silence after being excluded from Manchester United’s squad and securing a loan move to La Liga outfit Getafe.The 21-year-old received the news from the Red Devils that he wouldn’t be part of their plans for the 2023-24 season following an extensive internal investigation.
Since January 2022, Greenwood has been absent from competitive matches.
In February 2023, charges of attempted rape, controlling behaviour, and assault against him were dropped, paving the way for his return to professional football.
Manchester United actively sought offers for the one-time England international, and there were reported interests from clubs in Italy and Turkey.
Ultimately, a deal was struck that saw Greenwood move to Spain as he looked for a fresh start away from his homeland.
Greenwood has told the English-language Twitter account set up by his new club: “Hi Getafe fans, it’s Mason here. I’m so happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started.”
Getafe coach Jose Bordales has said of welcoming the fleet-footed winger into his squad: “It is too delicate a situation to trivialise this issue. Everybody knows what happened, and the appropriate measures were taken.“Obviously we can only talk about football; about other issues, I think, the people and the relevant systems did what they had to do, and everybody knows how it ended—without a condemnatory sentence.
“He’s a footballer of the highest level, who comes to Getafe with enormous hope. We are going to help him recover his best level.”
Greenwood has the international break to continue working on his fitness, and it is possible that he could make his debut for Getafe when they face Osasuna on September 17.
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42-year-old man detained on assault charges following alleged headbutt to Roy Keane
A man who is 42 years old has been taken into custody because he is suspected of attacking Roy Keane by headbutting him during Arsenal’s victory against Manchester United on Sunday.
Videos from inside the Emirates Stadium appeared soon after the Gunners’ 3-1 win, showing Micah Richards from Sky Sports holding a fan against a wall during a heated argument.
Both pundits left the main television studio and were heading towards the pitch-side to give their post-match analysis as the match was ending.
They were standing at the fancy Highbury Bar, which is only for special members, waiting for a ride. Alejandro Garnacho thought he had made a goal for United to win, but it was not counted because VAR said he was offside.
Richards and Keane were heading back to the Sky Sports studio to watch replays when something happened. The Daily Mail said that someone headbutted Keane, hitting him on the chest and chin.
A video that many people shared on social media showed what happened right after the incident. In the video, Richards was struggling with the person who supposedly attacked them. He was pushing and holding the person back, while Keane, who was very angry, stood just behind him.
The experts asked for protection but had to go quickly to the field before the game ended and the fan ran away in a group of people.
The police have been watching recordings from security cameras, with the help of Arsenal, to find a supporter and they have now taken a 42-year-old man into custody.
The Metropolitan Police said that they are looking into an incident that happened at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 3rd. In this incident, a man was attacked.
On Monday, September 4th, a 42-year-old man was taken into custody for possibly attacking someone and causing harm. The police have arrested the man. The investigation is still happening.
Both Richards and Keane have not talked about the incident yet and they did not show or say that anything had happened when they talked about the game after it ended.
The Sun reported that both people were really scared by the argument, and Sky Sports plans to increase their security in the future.
Gary Lineker, who is on the show Match of the Day and also records a podcast with Richards, gave an update on his colleague’s health. He went on social media platform X, which used to be called Twitter, and said that the former Manchester City defender is okay. -
Manchester United fans divided over Jadon Sancho’s response to Ten Hag’s exclusion from squad in Arsenal clash
Manchester United fans find themselves in a split over whom to support as Jadon Sancho responds to Coach Erik Ten Hag’s explanation for omitting him from the match-day squad against Arsenal.
In the aftermath of Manchester United’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal in their league fixture, Ten Hag, clearly disheartened by his team’s performance, shared his thoughts on Jadon Sancho.
He justified his decision to exclude the winger from the squad by pointing to Sancho’s subpar performance during training sessions.
“On his performance on training, we didn’t select him,” Ten Hag said when asked about Sancho’s absence from the travelling squad.
“You have to reach that level every day at Manchester United. You can make choices in the front line, so in this game, he wasn’t selected,” the coach said.
However, in a sharp response on social media, Jadon Sancho denied the claims made by his coach.
“Please don’t believe everything you read! I will not allow people to say things that is completely untrue, I have conducted myself in training very well this week. I believe there are other reasons for this matter that I won’t go into, I’ve been a scapegoat for a long time, which isn’t fair!
“All I want to do is play football with a smile on my face and contribute to my team. I respect all decisions that are made by the coaching staff, I play with fantastic players and am grateful to do so, which I know every week is a challenge. I will continue to fight for this badge no matter what!”
The statements made by Sancho and Ten Hag have raised concerns over the suspected cold relationship between the coach and player.
While some believe that Ten Hag was wrong in giving out his player, others defend the coach, claiming that Sancho has not proven himself in matches since joining the Red Devils.
— KWESI PLUG ????????✌️???? (@Kwesi_Plug) September 4, 2023
Scapegoat? We all know your performances are poor, what scapegoat?— Lατιf (@iLatif_) September 3, 2023
I like this from Sancho but it’s quiet concerning from the manager and player to be having a go at each other through media/social media— Aidan Walsh ???? (@AidanWalshMUFC) September 3, 2023
Ten Hag might be the problem— Mod (@CFCMod_) September 3, 2023
- Disrespected Cristiano Ronaldo and slandered his name.
- Disrespected De Gea and replaced him with a downgrade in the form of Onana.
- Tried to use Maguire as an escape goat but failed.
- Now disrespecting Jadon Sancho and telling lies about him.
TEN HAG is a FRAUD.
— ???????????? Ä????????????????™️ ???? (@Lil_Aziiz) September 3, 2023
Erik ten Hag is always looking for a scapegoat every season. Too bad he had to make those silly comments to the press.— Uncle Wilson. (@iam_wilsons) September 3, 2023
We dey behind you ❤️— MUIP (@ManUtdInPidgin) September 3, 2023
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We are ready for Arsenal – Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag is confident that his players are prepared for the upcoming battle against Arsenal, and Manchester United is eagerly anticipating Sunday’s highly-anticipated showdown.
While Manchester United has accumulated six points from their initial three Premier League matches, their performances have been less than stellar.
They narrowly defeated Wolves 1-0 in their Old Trafford opener and suffered a 2-0 loss to Tottenham.
In their most recent outing at Old Trafford, they had to come from behind to secure a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest.
As last season’s Premier League runners-up, United understands that they must elevate their performance at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday when they face Arsenal, who finished third in the league last year.
“It’s one of the biggest games in the Premier League and we are really looking forward, of course, to that fight,” the United boss said. “It’s really always interesting games, intense games.
“I think it is two teams who really play offensive football, the right intentions, I would say.
“The audience is always the big winner of that game, so really looking forward to have that game.”
Manchester United is heading to the capital with three new signings who are now eligible to play.
Altay Bayindir, a goalkeeper from Fenerbahce, joined the team on Friday after Dean Henderson’s departure to Crystal Palace. Tottenham’s left-back Sergio Reguilon also arrived on a season-long loan, and the return of Jonny Evans to the club on a one-year contract was recently announced.
All three players were registered in time to be available for the match against Arsenal. However, Sofyan Amrabat, who arrived on loan from Fiorentina with an obligation to buy, was not eligible to play.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 1, 2023
🔴 Sofyan Amrabat = United 🔴#MUFCThe deadline day signings have strengthened a squad that will be competing on multiple fronts this season. Manchester United was recently drawn into a Champions League group that includes Bayern Munich, FC Copenhagen, and Galatasaray.
“We need the depth to go into the four competitions,” Ten Hag said.
“But also our players, most of them international players for their nations, so they will go all over the world.
“We have to cover that. We have to be prepared for that situation, that we always can put a competitive team on the pitch.”
Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, and Tyrell Malacia are still unavailable for the upcoming match against Arsenal.
In addition to these players, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, and Tom Heaton are also sidelined due to injuries. However, the new summer signing, Rasmus Hojlund, has been cleared to make his debut after recovering from a back problem.
Mason Mount, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, and Tyrell Malacia are still unavailable for the upcoming match against Arsenal.
In addition to these players, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, and Tom Heaton are also sidelined due to injuries. However, the new summer signing, Rasmus Hojlund, has been cleared to make his debut after recovering from a back problem.
“I think he is ready to start,” Ten Hag said of the Denmark striker, who arrived from Atalanta in a deal that could reach £72million.
“I think for every player there is a big spotlight. At United you have to perform, so in every position and with every player.”
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Jonny Evans signs one-year contact with Man United
Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Jonny Evans, who has inked a one-year contract that will run until June 2024.
Jonny Evans, an alumnus of the United Academy, boasts an impressive international record, having earned 102 caps while representing Northern Ireland.
During his previous tenure with the club, the defender achieved remarkable success, including three Premier League titles, two League Cups, and a Champions League triumph, all while making 198 first-team appearances.
Jonny Evans said: “I am delighted to join Manchester United, a place which has always felt like home.
“This club and the fans have shaped me as a player and as a person since I was 15 years old, and I am delighted to be back where it all began as part of this talented squad.
“I’ve really enjoyed working under the manager and his coaching staff since the start of pre-season, and I’m looking forward to helping this group achieve success together at this fantastic football club.”
John Murtough, Manchester United Football Director, said: “Jonny is a winner who has experienced everything in the game.
“These characteristics are invaluable to the culture that we’re building here.
“His attitude and work ethic are second to none and Erik and the coaching staff know he’s someone they can rely on whenever needed this season.
“We all welcome Jonny back and hope he can add further achievements to the success he has already enjoyed with the club.”
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Man Utd pursues Sofyan Amrabat
Manchester United is in a race against the clock to secure a deal for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
According to The Athletic, the club’s director of football negotiations, Matt Hargreaves, has travelled to Italy with the aim of finalising a loan agreement for the Moroccan international before the transfer deadline, which expires tonight.
Sofyan Amrabat, aged 27, has expressed his desire to make the move to Old Trafford.
However, negotiations between the two clubs have proven challenging. United’s initial €2 million loan offer was rejected, while Fiorentina is holding out for either a permanent transfer fee of €35 million or a loan deal with an obligation to make the transfer permanent.
Additionally, Manchester United has successfully completed a €5 million transfer for Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce and is currently in discussions with Tottenham regarding a potential loan deal for left-back Sergio Reguilón.
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Chelsea mull move of Cucurella to Man United – Reports
Manchester United is currently exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea’s defender Marc Cucurella as one of the potential left-back recruits before the upcoming transfer deadline, according to information provided by ESPN’s Rob Dawson.
This move is aimed at compensating for the absence of Luke Shaw, who might not return until November due to a muscle injury. Additionally, Tyrell Malacia’s knee injury has put him in a similar extended period of recovery on the sidelines.
Brandon Williams, the third-choice left-back, who was part of the preseason tour in the United States, has been loaned to Ipswich Town.
Consequently, Diogo Dalot, primarily a right-back, had to step in on the left during the match against Forest.
Reliable sources have informed ESPN that Manchester United is actively considering several options, including Marc Cucurella, Marcos Alonso, and Sergio Reguilón, to bolster their left-back position.
Despite this, ESPN’s Julien Laurens holds the belief that Chelsea would be eager to offload Cucurella to Manchester United.
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Ghanaian songstress Gyakie stuns in photo with ex Man Utd player Jessie Lingard
Ghanaian songstress Jackline Acheampong, professionally known as Gyakie, has shared an endearing snapshot featuring former Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard.The R&B and Afro-Fusion artist posted a selfie with the footballer on her Twitter account, accompanied by a football emoji as a caption.
The tweet has sparked reactions among Ghanaians, who appeared surprised by the photo. Gyakie, predominantly based in the UK, is presently focused on finalising her upcoming album.
She recently performed on stage at the Hype Fest festival in Germany, which featured Ghanaian hip-hop artist Black Sherif as the headlining act.
On the other hand, Lingard is currently unattached, having been released by Nottingham Forest at the conclusion of the 2022/2023 season.
The winger garnered attention from several Major League Soccer teams, although no official offers have been reported as he remains without a club.
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Man Utd close to finalizing deal for Altay Bayindir; Dean Henderson set to leave club – sources
Manchester United is on the verge of finalising a deal to acquire goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, a move that will likely pave the way for Dean Henderson’s transfer to Crystal Palace, as per information from ESPN’s Rob Dawson.
United is preparing to secure the services of Bayindir from Fenerbahce for a sum of approximately €4.9 million, while concurrently, Henderson is in the process of sealing a permanent switch to Palace for a fee of £20 million.
The medical examination for Bayindir has already been concluded, and he is set to sign with United after the formalisation of Henderson’s move.
Henderson, who was included on the bench during United’s 3-2 triumph against Nottingham Forest, subsequently journeyed to London post-match to undergo a medical assessment and hash out personal terms. Dougie Freedman, the sporting director of Palace, was spotted in the stands at Old Trafford during the match.
Altay Bayindir, boasting five international caps with Turkey, is poised to join the ranks as the backup goalkeeper to first-choice André Onana, who had previously transferred from Inter Milan earlier in the summer.
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Manchester United supporters protest Glazers by staging a sit-in
Following the match against Nottingham Forest, numerous Manchester United supporters opted to remain seated as a demonstration of their disapproval towards the Glazer family.
Before Saturday’s Premier League match, the 1958 Group asked fans to stay at Old Trafford to show that they still don’t support the family who owns the club. – Thousands of spectators chose to stay in the stadium well past the game’s end as United sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Forest.
As usual, people were shouting ‘We want Glazers out’ loudly and clearly as the players went into the tunnel, and they kept on chanting throughout the protest.
The Glazers have been thinking about selling the club since November. They recently accepted a £6 billion bid from Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim.
However, fans are understandably very angry and upset about how much time the discussions for the takeover have been taking. It is important to note that there is absolutely no guarantee that the sale will actually occur.
Finally, the stadium started to empty out, but there were still many people in the Stretford End almost an hour after the game ended.
United boss Erik ten Hag said that the protesters have the right to share their opinion and that it might have an impact on his team.
But there is a strong connection between the fans and the team. During my time here, it has become more and more powerful.
In the match, the Red Devils were losing 2-0 to Forest after only four minutes. This adds to their bad performances in the previous games against Wolves and Tottenham.
But Ten Hag’s team fought back by scoring goals from Christian Eriksen and Casemiro, which made the score level. Later, a penalty taken by Bruno Fernandes helped them complete the comeback.
The beginning was scary, but the team’s attitude was great, the manager said.
We were very calm and collected. We followed our belief and plan, played well, and scored three goals successfully. It was a really impressive recovery.
We cannot let Forest achieve those goals, even though we respect them. They were easily noticed or obvious. Sometimes, games can turn out really unpredictable or strange. Like I mentioned before, we remained relaxed.
It’s definitely a marker. We have observed that this team has the ability to recover from setbacks. If you have faced a difficult beginning, you need to move past it. It’s difficult, but the team deserves praise.
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Ryan Bertrand and Manchester United in talks for a free transfer
Manchester United are thinking about signing Ryan Bertrand for free, as per reports.
Erik ten Hag has a difficult decision to make at the position of left-back because both Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are injured.
Diogo Dalot is expected to temporarily fill in, while Alvaro Fernandez is also available, although the 20-year-old has not played for United before in a professional game.
According to the Daily Express, Manchester United are thinking about getting a temporary player to fix their problem at left-back position, and they have their eye on Bertrand.
The person is 34 years old and has won the Champions League, FA Cup, and Europa League with Chelsea. They recently left Leicester City and are now available to join a new team without any transfer fees.The report says that United have started talking to Bertrand’s agents about possibly signing him to play at Old Trafford.
During an interview, Ten Hag was asked if they plan on getting a new left-back before the transfer window closes. He replied that if there are good chances available, then they would consider it.
We need to find the correct person for the role. If not, we will have to handle the current team.
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“Nothing to do with midfield” – Erik ten Hag rises to defense of midfield trio
Manager Erik ten Hag says the issues faced by Manchester United are not centred around the midfield trio of Bruno Fernandes (28), Mason Mount (24), and Casemiro (31).
This statement comes ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
United, having accumulated three points from two matches, showcased unconvincing performances in their 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers and a 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Former United captain and pundit Gary Neville remarked that Ten Hag’s choice to position Mount and Fernandes in advanced roles had placed excessive defensive responsibilities on Casemiro.
The latter has also faced criticism for perceived fitness shortcomings.
When asked if United’s midfield configuration was contributing to their difficulties, Ten Hag responded to reporters, stating: “You always have to analyse clinically and that assessment isn’t right.”
“It was about the back and the front. That is why we were so open. Nothing to do with the midfield. We’ve already said that right after the game.
“If you see his numbers, you’ll see Casemiro is fully fit. I don’t have any doubts that (the midfielders) can do it.”
United have been dealt two injury blows in the last week, with Mount and Luke Shaw both being sidelined.
The club’s big-money signing, Rasmus Hojlund, has also been unable to make his debut due to a back injury, with the Danish striker having missed their defeat to Tottenham and win over Wolves.
“Injuries are always disappointing but we can deal with it. Rasmus Hojlund is not available for tomorrow, he came into team training for the first time,” Ten Hag said.
“Next week we expect him to do a full week, so he is very near the squad.”
Shaw’s injury has complicated Ten Hag’s team selection at left back, with backup defender Tyrell Malacia also sidelined due to an injury sustained last season, but the Dutch manager said the club had planned for such a situation.
“(Mason Mount and Luke Shaw) will be absent for some period. Luke will be longer than Mason. Tyrell Malacia will take a few weeks, but we have the solutions in our squad. Definitely,” Ten Hag said.
On Monday, United decided to part ways with Mason Greenwood following an investigation into allegations of attempted rape, with charges against the forward having been dropped in February.
Greenwood said in a statement to British media that he did not do the things he was accused of.
Ten Hag declined to comment on Greenwood, saying: “We are where we want to be as a team.
“I have a lot of work to focus on for the team, so I’m focused on the players I have available.”
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Man Utd in talks over signing Dino Klapija, despite competition from Chelsea, others
Manchester United are rumored to be talking about signing young talent Dino Klapija, but they have other clubs like Chelsea to compete with.
Both Premier League teams are interested in the 16-year-old Croatian striker, who has several choices for his future club.
According to reports, United and German club RB Leipzig are leading the race and are currently negotiating to sign the young player.
Barcelona, AC Milan, and Juventus all want to sign Klapija.
Klapija will be leaving Croatian team NK Kustosija soon because he wants to find a new team.
He was born in a place called North Hempstead, USA. He began his career in a soccer school for a team called New York City FC. This team is owned by the same people who own Manchester City and is part of a group called City Football Group.
Klapija played for the United States U16s, but then returned to Croatia with his family.
The young person decided to join Dinamo Zagreb, a professional sports team. It was planned for them to sign their first official contract with Dinamo Zagreb. However, they changed their mind and chose to join Kustosija instead. Kustosija is known for giving chances to young players.
United are trying to make some new signings before the transfer deadline and Sofyan Amrabat might join the team.
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Manchester United loses 3-0 to Burnley in a friendly match
Manchester United had a disappointing start to the new season as they lost 3-0 to Burnley in a private match without spectators.
The Red Devils haven’t had a great start to the new Premier League season, even though they had spent a lot of money over the summer. They barely won against Wolves and then lost when they played against Tottenham.
They were very lucky to win the first game of the season at Old Trafford. Wolves had many opportunities to score but missed and they were also not given a penalty when Andre Onana fouled Sasa Kalajdzic.
United had chances to go in front in north London a week later but were outplayed in the second half, resulting in a 2-0 loss.
In both of those matches, Erik ten Hag chose the same team. Marcus Rashford was chosen to lead the team’s attacking line. Casemiro was left alone in the midfield, with Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes playing in front of him. These two choices made by Erik ten Hag have received some criticism.
Because some players aren’t fully fit and others are recovering from injuries, Ten Hag decided to have a private practice match at Carrington on Wednesday to improve their physical condition.
The team mostly had young players, but there were also some familiar ones. Some of these familiar players might play on Saturday when Nottingham Forest comes to Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial, who was getting better from a leg injury, was chosen to be in charge of the team while Facundo Pellistri, who also played a bit later in the match against Spurs, also got a chance to play.
Mason Mount got hurt and will miss the next two matches. Either Scott McTominay or Christian Eriksen might take his place in the starting team. Ten Hag may have given a hint about his choice when picking the team for the Burnley match.
McTominay, who many thought might leave this summer, played in the midfield position, while Eriksen practiced with the rest of the main team.
Other players who played against Burnley were Jonny Evans, Hannibal Mejbri, Alvaro Fernandez, and Donny van de Beek.
Despite having a good team, United lost the match 3-0. Vincent Kompany chose a strong team because Burnley did not play at the weekend since their game against Luton Town was postponed due to stadium improvements.
This is the second friendly match that United has played without spectators since the season began. Last week, they did slightly better and won against Everton 2-0 with the help of an own goal and a goal from McTominay.
After their next game against Forest at Old Trafford, the Red Devils will be facing Arsenal in a big match at the Emirates. They need to make significant improvements if they want to achieve a positive outcome before the international break. -
Manchester United nearing £34.1 million deal to acquire Jean-Clair Todibo
Reports from France suggest that Manchester United are getting closer to signing Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice. The deal is said to be worth £34. 1m
Erik ten Hag wants to improve his defense this summer, even though the club was not able to sell Harry Maguire.
United agreed to sell Maguire to West Ham for £30 million, but Maguire decided not to join the team in London.
In July, Maguire lost his position as club captain. He did not play in the team that went to London and lost 2-0 against Spurs on Saturday.
United wanted to sign Benjamin Pavard when they thought Maguire was going to join the Hammers, but Pavard will now be joining Inter Milan because the deal with Maguire fell through.
Footballer Jean Clair Todibo is currently playing for OGC Nice.
Todibo is worth £34 million.
Because of this, Manchester United has had to consider other options for new players, and now it seems that Todibo is close to finalizing a transfer to Old Trafford, as reported by L’Equipe.
The ex-Barcelona player, who is 23 years old, is now the vice-captain of Nice because he has been playing really well in the south of France.
Ten Hag is interested in him because he is strong, fast, and good at playing with the ball.
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Brandon Williams set to leave Manchester United for Championship team
Reports suggest that Brandon Williams is likely to leave Manchester United on loan to Ipswich Town.
It has been obvious for a while that Williams is not part of Erik ten Hag’s plans and is one of several players who are expected to leave Old Trafford before the summer transfer window ends.
After making a strong start under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019, people believed the full-back would have a promising career. However, a combination of injuries and a decline in performance have hindered his progress.
He went on loan to Norwich City but it didn’t help him. Last season, he only got to play for five minutes as a substitute in the Carabao Cup game against Burnley.
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are already chosen before the 22-year-old in the left-back position. United has been trying to sell him, and it seems like they have found a buyer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, talks between Manchester United and Ipswich are progressing well. Ipswich wants to borrow a player from Manchester United, with the option to buy him later.
Williams’ contract is ending next summer, but there is a possibility to extend it for one more year. This extension will most likely be activated before he goes to Portman Road, if the Tractor Boys decide to make the transfer permanent.
Ipswich did really well after being promoted to the Championship from League One last season. They have started the 2023/24 season excellently and are currently in first place in the Championship table, with three wins from three games.
Kieran McKenna manages them. He knows Williams well because he has worked with him for five years at Old Trafford. First, he was in charge of the under-18s team, and then he became an assistant manager for the first team under Jose Mourinho and Solskjaer.
Earlier this year, Williams got into trouble for making strange comments about Rio Ferdinand, who is a famous former player for Manchester United. This happened after Ferdinand praised Manchester City for winning three major titles in a single season.
The defender was also rumored to be joining Leeds recently. It’s a coincidence that Ipswich is playing against Leeds this weekend as they try to maintain their perfect start.
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Erik ten Hag allowed Mason Greenwood to rejoin Manchester United team
Reports suggest that the Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, wanted Mason Greenwood to come back to the club.
The club said on Monday afternoon that the forward will be leaving soon and has already played his final game for the team.
This happened after looking into what Greenwood did for six months when the charges for attempted rape and domestic assault were dropped in February.
United talked extensively with Greenwood and concluded that, based on their own investigation, he did not do the things he was accused of.
However, Greenwood cannot play for the club anymore because they think it is better for him to start his career again somewhere else.
However, United’s decision was made after they had already made plans for Greenwood to join again.
Just two weeks ago, important people at the club were told that Greenwood would be coming back to the first team.
Ten Hag reportedly agreed with the decision and believed that he could benefit from having a skilled striker like Greenwood on his team.
But people were angry at United when they learned that they wanted to bring the striker back.
United wants to loan Greenwood to another team, but they will also consider offers to sell him permanently.
The club says Greenwood won’t play for them anymore, even if he goes on loan.
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Marco Verratti of Paris Saint-Germain is now a target for Manchester United
Manchester United is interested in signing Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, as reported in France.
PSG are trying to sell Verratti before the transfer window ends, and he has agreed in principle to join Al-Ahli.
However, the Saudi Pro League team has not agreed on a price to transfer with PSG. PSG wants at least €60 million (£51. 2m)
According to L’Equipe, Verratti would like to keep playing in Europe. United and Bayern Munich have both shown interest in him.
According to the report, it is possible that the player might join United, but so far the club has not officially contacted him.Verratti has been at PSG for 11 seasons, but Luis Enrique has said that he does not want the 30-year-old to play this season.
The midfielder has not played in any of PSG’s games in Ligue 1 this season.
United is currently looking for a new central midfielder before the transfer window closes.
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Gary Neville criticises Man United hierarchy over ‘terrible’ Mason Greenwood selection procedure
Gary Neville criticized the Manchester United leaders for their bad decision-making about Mason Greenwood’s future.
Greenwood’s time at Old Trafford is over because the club and the player have decided to end their relationship.
The 21-year-old person was stopped from playing for United since January 2022. This happened because they got arrested and charged by Manchester Police for trying to rape someone, controlling their actions, and physically harming them.
In February, all the accusations against Greenwood were dismissed. The Crown Prosecution Service said that they couldn’t realistically conviction many more because important witnesses withdrew and new evidence came up.
After that, United looked into Greenwood’s actions themselves. Reports last week said that the club was getting ready to bring Greenwood back to Erik ten Hag’s team.
But on Monday, United’s CEO Richard Arnold wrote a letter to Red Devils fans confirming that Greenwood would be leaving.
Former Manchester United player Gary Neville was asked if he thought his old club made the right decision. He replied on Sky Sports,saying,”Yes, they have. ” They eventually arrived.
It was clear from the beginning that he would never play for Manchester United again. They arrived at their destination, but their journey has been really bad.
‘I believe that Manchester United needs strong and authoritative leaders to make important and tough decisions. These leaders must come from the highest level of the organization. ’
Manchester United does not have that. When it comes to problems like domestic abuse and hurting women, it is important to have freedom and not rely on others.
Manchester United should not have the power to make all decisions on an important matter that affects not only themselves, but also the entire game.
People say that [it] affects how people think about Manchester United, but it also affects the Premier League. In my opinion,when it comes to important and serious matters, they should be handled separately by a group of experts.
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Man Utd top fan threatens to stop supporting club if they bring back Mason Greenwood
Celebrity Manchester United fan Rachel Riley claims that if and when the team brings Mason Greenwood back, she will no longer be able to support them.
The 21-year-old has been on indefinite suspension from his club due to allegations involving a young woman after pictures and videos were uploaded online.
Up until the Crown Prosecution Service made the announcement that the case had been dropped six months ago, Greenwood was facing accusations that included attempted rape and violence.
Throughout this time, United has continued to suspend the forward while conducting an internal investigation.
The Premier League powerhouses were reportedly ready to reintegrate the striker earlier this week, but the club has said that is not the case.
However, The Athletic said that CEO Richard Arnold intended to make a video that would be sent to club employees and supporters and explain why he decided to reintegrate Greenwood a week ago.
Greenwood’s return has since been postponed, and Countdown host Riley, a lifetime United supporter who has previously worked for the team, says that once the player’s return is officially announced, she will no longer be able to identify as a fan.
Riley declared on social media that she would be unable to support United if Greenwood remained at the organisation.
We’ve all had enough to see and hear. Part of the issue would be pretending that everything is fine.
It would be disastrous for my club to support a mindset that sweeps this under the rug. I sincerely hope they act morally.
Riley is not the only one who has expressed concern about Greenwood’s prospective comeback; a number of supporters demonstrated in front of Old Trafford before Monday night’s Premier League opener against Wolves.
In a lengthy statement, Female Fans Against Greenwood’s Return claimed that Greenwood’s reintegration “tells us, as women, that we don’t matter.”
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Casemiro was a “panic buy” – Jamie Carragher
In the coming years, Manchester United will need to spend an additional £100 million to upgrade Casemiro, according to Jamie Carragher, who believes they made a big mistake by signing him last summer.
The 31-year-old helped the team win the Carabao Cup in his first season in English football after moving from Real Madrid to Old Trafford in a £70 million move last summer.
He struggled greatly in Monday night’s 1-0 victory over Wolves, though, as the visitors’ running from deep caused him all kinds of issues. Gary Neville even went as far as to claim that he was “torn to shreds.” He did, nevertheless, occasionally display signs of ageing.
Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina is the midfielder most likely to join United as they search for a replacement to complement him and help with the defensive load.
Carragher, however, believes that by buying Casemiro, who lacks the vigour and mobility of younger midfielders at rival teams, United have put themselves in a precarious position and that they will soon need to replace him in order to remain competitive.
I never thought Casemiro would be a good investment. Not because he hasn’t been a world-class player—he has—but rather because he’s reached a point in his career where he can’t fully recoup United’s enormous investment, the former Liverpool defender wrote in his column for The Telegraph.
‘He was a panic buy when he joined a year ago, bought right after the failed attempt to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona; an ageing, stellar name signed for big money and on a massive salary to appease growing fan resentment, despite the fact that he will need to be replaced with a similarly massive outlay two years from now.
He is just the type of acquisition that United has been steering clear of this summer as they look to the future.
Casemiro struggled against Wolves, according to Carragher, who noted that Casemiro “lacked the dynamism and energy required for such a responsible position” and was “too often isolated.”
Erik ten Hag is already in a position where he must redesign his midfield because Casemiro lacks the stamina to work by himself. Having someone beside him will be beneficial, but it won’t go back in time and create the 25-year-old who won the Bernabeu lottery.
His peak years were passed by the time he came to Old Trafford, therefore his overall contribution could only be useful for a limited time. Is that a resource-wise use of them?
Casemiro, a recent addition to Manchester United, is “ready to go.”
“United are now being strongly linked with players like Sofyan Amrabat to help Casemiro protect their back line, but they did not challenge Arsenal and Chelsea for Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, or Declan Rice because they believed Casemiro was the same type of midfielder when they paid a premium for him.
“That shows how unwise it was for them to pay so much,” someone said. Real Madrid just won’t let players of that calibre go until they believe they have gotten the best of them. Given that Casemiro still has four years left on his rumoured £300,000-per-week Old Trafford contract, United is still facing a huge financial obligation. They have already lost the opportunity to purchase a younger substitute.
They won’t be title challengers until they identify a Rodri, Caicedo, or Rice of their own, he continued.
The current market says they will need another £100 million for the midfielder to do so for the following five years after spending £70 million for someone who could do the job five years ago but will continue to struggle to achieve his prior high standards.
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Lewis Hall up for sale as Chelsea wants £30 million for Newcastle and Crystal Palace as target
Lewis Hall, a talented teenager who Chelsea is willing to sell this summer, is valued at £30 million.
In spite of the club’s strange and turbulent season, Hall earned his Premier League debut for the Blues last year and made nine appearances in the top division.
The 18-year-old, who has earned England Under-21 caps, is clearly liked at Stamford Bridge because he signed a new deal this summer that keeps him with the team through the year 2030.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea’s initial intention was to loan Hall out for this season, which is still a possibility, but they are also willing to sell him to a buyer.
The adolescent is reportedly a target for Newcastle United and Crystal Palace, but according to the source, if they want to buy him permanently, they would have to fork over £30 million.
Hall won’t be playing frequently this season under Mauricio Pochettino, but Chelsea is still open to loaning him out if they don’t get the kind of offer they’re looking for.
Academy-made goods This summer, Chelsea already lost Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Manchester United and AC Milan, respectively. Trevoh Chalobah and Callum Hudson-Odoi are set to follow them out of the club.
Selling indigenous talent is one method to recover some money after Chelsea’s massive spending over the past year, yet there is no assurance that their buying spree has ended for the summer just yet.
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Dwight Yorke instructs Harry Maguire to leave after Erik ten Hag humiliated
Harry Maguire has been ‘humiliated’ by his manager Erik ten Hag, according to Dwight Yorke, who has urged him to leave Manchester United.
The 18-month ordeal for the England international ended in his being relieved of his duties as United captain earlier this summer.
Maguire started the new campaign on the sidelines as Ten Hag’s team struggled to a lucky 1-0 victory over Wolves at Old Trafford.
The manager of United chose to open the second half with Victor Lindelof rather than bringing on Harry Maguire at halftime despite taking Lisandro Martinez off.
Maguire had been in discussions to join West Ham, but the agreement fell through because he couldn’t reach a personal understanding.
Ten Hag is believed to be pleased to keep Maguire on board because he sees him as the ideal team member, but former United striker Yorke thinks the 30-year-old should look for a new challenge.
In light of the manager’s public comments on Harry Maguire fighting for his spot, York told OLBG, “I don’t think Harry Maguire will be an option for squad depth now.”
His confidence will be down after losing his captaincy, therefore he needs to focus on being the best in his position at the club.
Imagine how your confidence would be affected if Luke Shaw started in your position while you were still on the bench.
Maguire may have a different opinion, and that’s his right, but in my opinion, Maguire leaving Manchester United is a no-brainer. His standing in the locker room would have suffered, and he would have felt ashamed of what had happened in recent weeks.
If Jonny Evans signs a one-year deal, it will be clear what Erik ten Hag’s plans are with regard to Maguire.
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Manchester United claims decision not yet made on Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood‘s future has not been decided, according to Manchester United.
Due to claims involving a young woman after pictures and videos were shared online, the 21-year-old has been suspended by his club for the past 18 months.
Prior to the Crown Prosecution Service’s announcement six months ago that the case had been dropped, Greenwood was facing accusations that included attempted rape and violence.
During this time, United has kept the forward on suspension while conducting an internal investigation.
The Premier League powerhouses were reportedly ready to reintegrate the 21-year-old earlier this week, but the club has said that is not the case.
After all charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped in February 2023, according to a statement, “Manchester United has thoroughly investigated the allegations made against him.”
We heard from many persons who had a direct role in the case or knowledge of it, and we drew on a wealth of evidence and background information that was not in the public realm.
The club’s enquiries have focused heavily on the welfare and viewpoint of the alleged victim throughout this process, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
We also owe Mason a duty of care because he works for the club, is a young person who has been a member since he was seven, and is a new father with a partner.
We have finished gathering information for our inquiry, and are currently deciding what will happen to Mason.
Contrary to what has been reported in the media, that decision has not yet been reached and is currently the focus of extensive internal discussion. The Chief Executive Officer is ultimately accountable.
Once decided, the internal and external stakeholders of the club will be informed and given an explanation.
“This has been a challenging case for everyone connected to Manchester United, and we appreciate the strong reactions it has sparked based on the limited information that is publicly available.” We kindly ask for your understanding as we complete the last steps of this methodical procedure.
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Utd’s Onana joins list of only African goalkeepers to play in Premier League
Manchester United goalkeeper, André Onana, has joined the select group of African goalkeepers who have graced the Premier League stage.
Making his debut against Wolves on Monday, August 14, 2023, the Cameroonian shot-stopper now stands as the fifth African goalkeeper to have played in the Premier League.
The quartet of goalkeepers preceding him includes Richard Kingson, the former Black Stars goalkeeper (associated with Blackpool, Wigan, and Birmingham), Bruce Grobbelaar, the former Zimbabwean goalkeeper (associated with Liverpool and Southampton), Carl Ikeme, the former Nigerian goalkeeper (linked to Wolves), and Édouard Mendy, the Senegalese goalkeeper (representing Chelsea).
André Onana’s inaugural Premier League appearance proved commendable. He showcased a strong performance in Manchester United’s 1-0 victory, making essential saves and securing a clean sheet.
Playing the entire match, Onana managed 51 touches, executed eight recoveries, and completed six saves, earning a FotMob rating of 8.1.
Having made a transfer from Ajax and Inter Milan to Manchester United during the summer for 51 million euros, André Onana committed to a five-year contract that includes an option to extend for an additional year.
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Everton mull Harry Maguire signing after Man Utd reject West Ham offer for centre-back
Everton is keeping a close watch on the developments surrounding Harry Maguire, following West Ham’s unsuccessful attempt to secure the services of the center-back, which was turned down by Manchester United.United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, is striving to make two additional signings to strengthen the team before the summer transfer window concludes.
However, the club’s ability to finalise new acquisitions is contingent upon making sales.
West Ham recently presented a dual offer of £60 million ($77 million) for Maguire and Scott McTominay, but this bid was rebuffed.
According to reports from the Independent, Everton has now entered the scene, closely observing Maguire’s situation following West Ham’s failed bid.
Maguire himself is eager to depart the club in pursuit of more playing time, a crucial factor leading up to Euro 2024.
While the Red Devils have a keen interest in adding midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and Nice center-back Jean-Clair Todibo to their roster, the feasibility of these signings hinges on the revenue generated from their sales.
Manchester United will kick off their 2023–24 Premier League season against Wolves on August 14.